Of course, their main target is to win the Asian Games gold. But for coach Tim Cone, his immediate goal for Gilas Pilipinas was to improve every practice day as they headed to Hangzhou for the Asiad. “We just focus on practicing every day. And then tomorrow, we’ll practice again. And then, the day after …
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Bacolod falters to Pampanga in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod City of Smiles tasted its third straight loss in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) after bowing to Pampanga Giant Lanterns, 103-86, at the Bataan People’s Center in Orani, Bataan on Thursday evening, September 14. The defeat dropped the Bacolod-based squad to a 10-17 win-loss slate, dampening their …
Amores aims to alter perceptions as he joins PBA Draft
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rookie aspirant John Amores aims to alter perceptions as he enters the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Season 48 Rookie Draft at the Market! Market! in Taguig City this Sunday, September 17. The former Jose Rizal University (JRU) Heavy Bombers forward acknowledged that he cannot influence people’s opinions about him. However, …
Pacquiao reiterates desire to join Paris Olympics
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is holding on to the chance of representing the Philippines in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. During the launch of his newly-founded volleyball league, Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association, yesterday, Pacquiao remained committed to possibly suiting up in the country’s tri-colors in the Olympics. “Waiting for that. Excited naman ako …
Negros Muscovados loses to Bacoor in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Pau Muscovados was dealt with a stinging 88-72 defeat by Bacoor City Strikers in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the Wes Arena in Valenzuela City on Wednesday night, September 13. The second straight defeat was a huge blow for the playoff hopes of the Muscovados, as …
FEU prevails over UE in women’s V-League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws fended off University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors, 16-25, 28-26, 25-13, 25-21, in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila on Wednesday afternoon, September 13. Chenie Tagaod had her best game in the tournament with 16 points, including 13 …
Valdez confident with Negrito as Creamline’s new main setter
Phenom Alyssa Valdez expressed confidence in Kyle Negrito, who will take over as the main setter for the Creamline Cool Smashers heading into their next tournament. After multi-awarded setter Jia de Guzman departed for the Japan V.League to play with Denso Airybees, her longtime back-up Negrito will be filling in her position in the …
PH Azkals turns back Afghanistan in friendly
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippine men’s football team Azkals emerged victorious in front of home fans after a 2-1 beating of Afghanistan in their international friendly match at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium on Tuesday night, September 12. Jens Sebastian Rasmussen and Christian Rontini delivered a goal each in the latter part of …
PBA pushes Season 48 opener to Nov. 5
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has delayed the start of its Season 48 to give additional rest to the Gilas Pilipinas players who will compete in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China this September. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said league officials were unanimous in their decision to move the …
Cone hopes Gilas can turn pressure into success in Asiad
Gilas Pilipinas will embark on a new journey once the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China starts later this month. Following the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the team is set for a fresh start as they will now be spearheaded by the PBA’s winningest coach, Barangay Ginebra’s Tim Cone. And while this wouldn’t be …