National team coach Chot Reyes on Thursday, August 31, apologized for Gilas Pilipinas’ dismal performance in the FIBA World Cup, the latest of which was an 87-68 beating at the hands of tournament newcomer South Sudan in the classification round. Hampered by a bad shooting night, the nationals were unable to match the quickness and …
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Greece rallies past New Zealand in FIBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Greece overcame a double-digit deficit at the half to score an 83-74 win over New Zealand and moved to the round-of-16 of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday night, August 30. New Zealand had a surprising performance in the …
Pacquiao aims to represent PH in Paris Olympics
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao is hoping to represent the country in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham Tolentino said. The camp of the eight-division world boxing champion has reached out to Tolentino’s office on Wednesday, August 30, to find out how Pacquiao can earn qualification to …
16 teams locked in for FIBA World Cup 2nd round
A total of 16 teams advance to the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup after the final day of first round action on Wednesday night, August 30. Moving on to the next phase are Brazil, Georgia, Greece, Puerto Rico, Serbia, Slovenia, Australia, Canada, Dominican Republic, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Spain, and the …
Gilas’ dream still alive despite loss to Italy
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Gilas Pilipinas’ hopes of clinching an outright spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics remained alive despite being booted out of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup contention with a 90-83 loss to Italy at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday night, August 29. This was made possible after Japan also …
2 Iloilo netters commit to Manila-based universities
JOHN BENEDICT SANTIAGO and ALTHEA ROSE MARTIREZ (Photo courtesy of Rafa Santiago) By ADRIAN STEWART CO Two tennis standouts from Iloilo City are set to realize their dreams of playing in Manila after being recruited by two squads from the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).Althea Rose Martirez is set to suit up …
‘Little weird’ to hear Chot getting booed, Clarkson says
Gilas Pilipinas guard Jordan Clarkson was admittedly bothered after hearing the crowd at the Araneta Coliseum boo head coach Chot Reyes, ahead of their FIBA World Cup game against Italy. The spectators at the Big Dome jeered the national team coach when he was introduced, in an apparent response to the Philippines’ defeats to the …
Dominican Republic slips past Angola
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Dominican Republic gutted out a tough 75-67 win over Angola to complete a sweep of Group A in the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Araneta Coliseum yesterday. Despite missing Karl-Anthony Towns due to foul trouble for the most part of the game, the Dominicans refused to cave in …
Bacolod Tay Tung captures Zarraga U-12 volley crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung High School U-12 Thunderbolts emerged as champions in the 1st JGVC Volleyball League 12-Under category held over the weekend at the Zarraga covered gym in Zarraga, Iloilo. The U-12 Thunderbolts claimed the championship in the two-day volleyball competition after defeating La Paz Golden Fighters in the finals. …
Djokovic back on top after US Open return, Swiatek rolls
Novak Djokovic ensured he will return to the top of tennis’ world rankings with an emphatic first round victory at the US Open on Monday as women’s world number one Iga Swiatek and American rival Coco Gauff advanced. Djokovic, chasing a record-extending 24th Grand Slam singles title in New York, shrugged off a late-night …