Kevin Quiambao was a revelation for Gilas Pilipinas in its 2025 FIBA Asia Cup campaign. The former De La Salle University star proved that he can get his prolific numbers even against Asia’s best, as the 6-foot-5 forward put up 12 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 0.6 steals in five games for the Philippines. …
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Gilas bows out of FIBA Cup contention
Gilas Pilipinas is officially out of contention for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup. The Nationals will settle for a Top 8 finish after they fell short against Australia in their quarterfinals faceoff, 84-60, on Wednesday evening, August 13, at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Kevin Quiambao was the Philippines’ best player, …
Gaston: Faith, teamwork key to Chery Tiggo’s PVL finals return
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Chery Tiggo Crossovers’ run to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On Tour finals is anchored on two things: faith and teamwork. Bacolodnon spiker Pauline “Ponggay” Gaston said everyone in the squad contributed to their semifinal victory over the Cignal HD Spikers on Tuesday night, August 12. “Definitely it’s a whole …
Draw against Myanmar not enough as Filipinas bow out of MSIG Serenity Cup
The Philippines’ title defense in the MSIG Serenity Cup 2025 came to an end in the group stage, after the Filipinas settled for a 1-1 draw against Myanmar on Wednesday night, August 13, at the Lạch Tray Stadium. Needing a win — and multiple goals — in order to advance to the semifinals, the Philippine …
NBA’s 80th season tips off with Rockets, Thunder
Reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City will play host to the Houston Rockets on October 21 to tip off the league’s 80th season, NBA officials announced. The Thunder will raise their championship banner before reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his teammates face the Kevin Durant-led Rockets. The game will be the first of …
Baylon captures bronze in World Games
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Carlos Baylon, Jr. delivered an inspired performance, overpowering Islam Karimov of Kazakhstan, 2-0, before a massive and enthusiastic crowd, to claim the bronze medal in the 2025 World Games at the Hi-Tech Zone Sports Centre Gymnasium on Tuesday, August 12. The Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City native Baylon came out aggressive from the opening …
Negrense Deloria, Chery Tiggo enter PVL finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Chery Tiggo Crossovers advanced to the PVL On Tour finals after defeating the Cignal HD Spikers, 25-17, 16-25, 25-21, 25-23, in the knockout semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday night, August 12. Negrense rookie Erika Deloria made her presence felt in the third set with four crucial points …
7 years since infamous brawl, Gilas looks to rewrite history vs. Australia
Gilas Pilipinas is set to rekindle an infamous matchup as it enters the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals. Coming off two straight victories, the Nationals will try to defy the odds anew, but standing in their way is no less than the three-peat-seeking powerhouse that is Australia. “I’ve never coached against Australia before,” said head …
Kevin Quiambao is never afraid to seize the moment
Kevin Quiambao was among Gilas Pilipinas’ key cogs in its epic victory to advance into the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals. The Muntinlupa native got things going early for the Nationals and also made shots in overtime to seal the victory over Saudi Arabia, and he finished with 17 points, three rebounds and three steals …
Bacolod suffers heartbreaking loss to Batangas in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod City Tubo Slashers sustained a heart-breaking 60-58 defeat to the Batangas City Tanduay Rhum Masters in the 2025 MPBL Season at the Batangas City Coliseum on Monday night, August 11. Mark Neil Cruz was the difference maker for Batangas as he connected a putback off a miss by a teammate …