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Justin Brownlee manages expectations for comeback game

February 19, 2024
Justin Brownlee is tempering expectations ahead of his first game back after serving a months-long suspension due to a doping case. The naturalized forward will be making his much-awaited return to the hardwood when Gilas Pilipinas takes on Hong Kong to start off their FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers campaign on February 22 at the […]
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From Stories to Realities: Kai Sotto thrilled to play under Tim Cone

February 19, 2024
Kai Sotto is relishing the opportunity to pick the brains of Tim Cone now that he finds himself playing for the decorated mentor once more in Gilas Pilipinas. The two have previously worked with one another in the men’s team when the 65-year-old served as an assistant to Chot Reyes, but it will be their […]
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Kevin Quiambao to showcase learnings from SGA in Window 1

February 19, 2024
After being surrounded by numerous NBA stars in Strong Group Athletics, Kevin Quiambao is looking to apply everything that he has learned for Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming February window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. Quiambao, who received a naturalization offer from the United Arab Emirates following his fine play in the Dubai […]
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June Mar Fajardo expresses confidence in Kai Sotto, Carl Tamayo as frontcourt leaders for Gilas

February 19, 2024
June Mar Fajardo is confident with the remaining bigs’ capabilities of manning the front for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers’ first window. The veteran internationalist believes that Kai Sotto and Carl Tamayo can do more than enough as the young guns will have to assume bigger roles up front in this […]
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Meneses emphasizes one-game-at-a-time approach in AFC 4-peat quest

February 19, 2024
Creamline is hard at work as it tries to clinch its fourth consecutive All-Filipino Conference in the Premier Volleyball League. Fresh from winning their third AFC crown last December, Cool Smashers head coach Sherwin Meneses said that they will take things one game at a time as they look to extend their dominant run in […]
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Fil-Am Knott shatters PH indoor mark in 200m

February 19, 2024
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   Fil-American sprinter Kristina Knott, bidding to secure a berth in the Paris Olympics, broke the Philippine indoor record in women’s 200 meters at the Arkansas Qualifier in Fayetteville, Arkansas over the weekend. The 2020 T...

Ancajas looking for KO win against Inoue

February 19, 2024
BY REYNALD MAGALLON       Jerwin Ancajas is looking for a convincing victory against Takuma Inoue in their World Boxing Association Bantamweight title fight set on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo. The pride of  Panabo, ...

UCAL: RJ Tadeo sparks MCU rout of Guang Ming for back-to-back wins

February 19, 2024
RJ Tadeo delivered another impressive all-around performance as Manila Central University secured its first consecutive victories, defeating Guang Ming College of Tagaytay 76-60 in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 on Monday at the Paco Arena in Manila. Following his outstanding 16-point contribution in the team’s surprising 74-61 triumph over last […]
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Uratex claims inaugural WPBA 3×3 title

February 19, 2024
Uratex proudly claimed the title of the inaugural champion of the Women’s PBA Invitational. Shanda Anies and Eunique Chan took turns torching Gilas B to secure a convincing 22-15 victory and clinch the title in the revived women’s three-a-side tournament that concluded on Monday at Ayala Malls Glorietta. Anies finished with 10 points, including the […]
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NBTC: USJR rules Visayas Regionals

February 19, 2024
Cebu’s Khalifa University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) emerged as victors in the most competitive NBTC Regional Championship (RC) thus far. Once again, relying on a total team effort that fueled their perfect run, the Jaguars defeated St. Roberts International College (SRIC)-Elite Lab of Iloilo, 62-57, in the final of the 2024 NBTC Visayas RC on […]
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June Mar Fajardo’s Post-Title Priority: A touching visit to late mother’s grave

February 18, 2024
June Mar Fajardo only had one thing in mind after San Miguel clinched the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup title: fly back home to Cebu. The reigning seven-time MVP wanted to visit his family and, of course, his late mother, Marites, before going back to another tough grind ahead. “Sa ngayon, i-enjoy muna namin. Gusto […]
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UAAP 86 MFB: Basconcillo’s late header completes UP’s come-from-behind win vs UST

February 18, 2024
Austin Basconcillo headed home a late winner to propel University of the Philippines to a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over University of Santo Tomas to close out the opening day of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Football Tournament on Sunday at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. Basconcillo, who missed out on last season because of an […]
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