It’s official: Quentin Millora-Brown is classified as a local by FIBA.The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) confirmed the development on Friday. “We’re pleased with the update from FIBA because a player of his size and skill can make a positive impact for Gilas Pilipinas Men,” SBP president Al Panlilio said in a statement.
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines–Almost will never be enough for captain Kath Arado and the PLDT High Speed Hitters as they look to finish their story in their first PVL finals appearance against the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in a winner-take-all On Tour championship on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. After years of heartbreak, Arado–the heart and soul […]
Read MoreTom Dundon, owner of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, has agreed to buy the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers at a valuation $4.25 billion from the estate of Paul Allen, Sportico and other US media reported on Wednesday. Sportico and ESPN reported that Dundon and his co-investors, who include Portland-based Sheel Tyle, plan to keep the Trail […]
Read MoreGilas Pilipinas takes on Australia in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. (Philippine time). The Philippines is coming off back-to-back wins—against Iraq in its final group stage game and Saudi Arabia in the qualification match for the quarterfinals.
Read MoreJustin Brownlee is Justin Brownlee.From Barangay Ginebra to Gilas Pilipinas, Brownlee proved again on Tuesday that he has ice in his veins and his ‘Never Say Die’ attitude will always be on display for the Philippines. In the quarterfinals qualifiers against Saudi Arabia, Brownlee drilled the game-tying triple which forced overtime and handed the Philippines […]
Read MoreSan Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan injured his calf while training with Poland’s national team, which will keep him out of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 tournament that starts Aug. 27. In an announcement by the Polish Basketball Federation, Sochan confirmed that he would miss EuroBasket but added that “doctors predict that I will be fully […]
Read MoreGilas Pilipinas has secured third place in Group D of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, earning a spot in the qualification to the quarterfinals. At the conclusion of the Group D games, New Zealand claimed the top spot with a perfect 3-0 record to directly advance to the quarters, followed by Chinese Taipei with a […]
Read MoreAlas Pilipinas put up a tough fight but still fell to Thailand, 25-22, 25-17, 24-26, 25-16, Saturday in the second leg of the SEA V.League in Vietnam. The Filipino spikers slid to 0-2 but not before stealing a set from the powerhouse Thais after ruling the extended third frame. This was the second time in […]
Read MoreWherever there is basketball, the Filipinos turn up.That was also the case on Thursday as Gilas Pilipinas played against New Zealand in the FIBA Asia Cup as the crowd composed of many Filipino fans in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia made sure their voices of support were heard by the national team. As Gilas tried to attempt […]
Read MoreAnyone who watched Venus Williams compete on the WTA Tour over the past three decades had to come away with at least one immutable truth. Many of the tennis pundits and even Venus’ most ardent supporters had to believe that the 2024 Miami Open would be her final hurrah. Her latest — and most serious health issues […]
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