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Rhenz Abando grateful for World Cup experience, fans’ show of support

September 11, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO Rising star Rhenz Abando expressed his gratitude to his growing number of fans and Gilas Pilipinas management for the support and opportunity they have showed during his maiden appearance in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. “Mabuhay k...

Jungkook upstages Boss Emong, tops Gold House Cup

September 11, 2023

Far second favorite Jungkook made his move just at the right time to rule Sunday’s 1st Gold House Co. Ltd. Special Invitational Race at the MetroturfThe Low Profile-Liquid Oxygen progeny bided his time as top favorite Boss Emong and Life Gets Better sl...

Asiad athletics bid, PBA Esports Bakbakan tackled in PSA Forum

September 11, 2023

THE campaign of the national athletics in the 19th Asian Games and Season 2 of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Esports Bakbakan will be discussed in the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum which resumes Tuesday.

Veteran Portuguese rider Rui Costa wins Vuelta 15th stage as American Sepp Kuss retains overall lead

September 11, 2023

The Associated Press

LEKUNBERRI, Spain—Portuguese veteran Rui Costa sprinted to victory in the 15th stage of the Spanish Vuelta, while American Sepp Kuss retained the overall lead of the three-week race on Sunday.

Romeo, Abueva named in initial Gilas lineup for Asian Games

September 11, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Terrence Romeo and Calvin Abueva could be in for a Gilas Pilipinas homecoming after being selected for the initial lineup for the 19th Asian Games which fires off on Sept. 23 in Hangzhou, China. Romeo and Abueva were two of the new ...

Mikal Bridges says he’ll ‘never say no’ to Team USA

September 11, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Mikal Bridges admitted that Team USA's loss to Canada in the bronze medal game of the 2023 FIBA World Cup stung, especially as it caused them to miss out on the podium for a second straight edition of the competition.

Djokovic celebrates No. 24 with tribute to Kobe Bryant, who wore the number and became a friend

September 11, 2023

The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Novak Djokovic couldn’t think about No. 24 without thinking of Kobe Bryant.

US Open champ Coco Gauff wants to get better and win more major titles—don’t doubt her

September 11, 2023

Howard Fedrich / The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Now that Coco Gauff is a Grand Slam champion, she’s ready for stardom.

Dabrowski and Routliffe win US Open women’s doubles, beating 2020 champs Siegemund and Zvonareva

September 11, 2023

The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe won the US Open women’s doubles title in just their fourth tournament together, beating 2020 champions Laura Siegemund and Vera Zvonareva 7-6 (9), 6-3 on Sunday.

Diede de Groot wins US Open women’s wheelchair for her 12th straight Grand Slam title

September 11, 2023

The Associated Press

NEW YORK—Diede de Groot won her 12th straight Grand Slam wheelchair singles title Sunday, beating Yui Kamiji, 6-2, 6-2, in the US Open women’s final.

Rugby World Cup promises to improve access to Marseille stadium after fans stuck outside

September 11, 2023

The Associated Press

PARIS—Rugby World Cup organizers will take steps to improve access to Marseille’s Stade Velodrome after numerous fans missed the start of England’s match against Argentina on Saturday night.

Rubiales resigns as Spain’s soccer president 3 weeks after kissing player at Women’s World Cup final

September 11, 2023

The Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain—Luis Rubiales, the suspended head of the Spanish soccer federation, finally folded under immense pressure Sunday and resigned three weeks after his kiss of a player on the lips overshadowed Spain’s first-ever Women’s World Cup ti...

Azkals set for friendly showdown with Afghans

September 11, 2023

The Philippine men’s national football team is set for another FIFA international friendly match to prepare for its joint FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup third round qualifiers happening in November. This time, the Azkals are seeking their first win ...

Germany coach says Dennis Schroder deserves same respect as legend Dirk Nowitzki

September 11, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Germany may have found Dirk Nowitzki's heir apparent: Dennis Schroder.

PBA moves Season 48 opening to November 5 to give way to Asian Games

September 11, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

The PBA has decided to postpone its Season 48 opening ceremonies from October 15 to November 5 to give way to the Asian Games.

Djokovic wins US Open for record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title

September 11, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

NEW YORK - Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-6(5) 6-3 in the US Open men's final on Sunday to match Margaret Court's all-time record haul of 24 Grand Slam titles.

Serbia turns focus to Olympics after falling short of gold medal again in FIBA World Cup

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

The gold medal remained elusive for Serbia, falling to unbeaten Germany in the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila.

Dennis Schroder in disbelief as ‘long ride’ with Germany finally leads to FIBA World Cup gold

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Dennis Schroder has been with the Germany national team since he was 18, suiting up for his country in the age-group competitions, including the 2012 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, before making his way to the NBA.

Germany beat Serbia to win basketball world cup gold

September 10, 2023

Germany beat Serbia 83-77 on Sunday to win the Basketball World Cup for the first time. The Germans, who went unbeaten through the tournament and were appearing in their first final, broke clear of Serbia in the third quarter in Manila. Serbia launched a furious fourth-quarter fightback but Germany managed to hold them off and […]
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2023 FIBA World Cup final standings

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Here are the final standings at the end of the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

Germany completes unbeaten run towards first-ever World Cup title

September 10, 2023

Manila Standard Sports

Germany made history by becoming world champions for the first time after defeating Serbia 83-77 in the Final of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. Dennis Schroder scored 28 points to lead Germany, who will leave Manila with their second-ever World Cup medal to go with their third-place finish in 2002. Germany broke open the […]
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Dennis Schroder named FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 TISSOT MVP

September 10, 2023

Manila Standard Sports

Dennis Schroder capped his historical run at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 by taking home the TISSOT Most Valuable Player award after guiding Germany to their first-ever title. Schroder tallied 28 points in Germany’s 83-77 win over Serbia in the Final. The team captain scored at least 14 points for the seventh time in […]
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Germany celebrates winning FIBA World Cup trophy

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Dennis Schroder, who was named the FIBA World Cup Most Valuable Player, led the celebration for Germany as they won the Naismith Trophy.

Germany’s Dennis Schroder is FIBA World Cup MVP

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Dennis Schroder was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

Sean Strickland drops, decisions Adesanya to claim UFC middleweight title

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Sean Strickland pulled off a major upset following a dominant unanimous decision nod over Israel Adesanya to claim the UFC middleweight world title in the main event of UFC 293 earlier today at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.

Germany beats mighty Serbia for first FIBA World Cup title

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Germany completed a sweep of the 2023 FIBA World Cup after taking down the mighty Serbia squad, 83-77, in the finals to claim the Naismith Trophy.

USA coach Steve Kerr on OT loss to Canada: ‘We just ran out of gas’

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

For the second straight edition, powerhouse Team USA finished outside of the podium of the FIBA World Cup as the squad fell to Canada in their bronze medal game on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

US Open queen Coco Gauff: Doubters fueled fire to win

September 10, 2023

New York—Coco Gauff said critics who doubted her ability to win a major title fuelled her breakthrough Grand Slam victory at the US Open on Saturday. The 19-year-old American captured the first major championship of her career with a battling 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 defeat of incoming world number one Aryna Sabalenka in front of a […]
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FIBA bronze medal win vs USA just the beginning for Canada basketball, says coach

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Canada head coach Jordi Fernandez Torres knew their 127-118 upset win over perennial contender USA was just the start of something for his team and he is hoping that it could be for the long run.

SEA Games champs reign in 5150 meet

September 10, 2023

Manila Standard Sports

Fer Casares outdueled John Chicano in a thrilling clash of SEA Games gold medalists while Kim Mangrobang dominated Samantha Corpuz and the rest in the women’s side as they crowned themselves the first 5150 Dapitan Philippines champions in Zamboanga del Norte on Sunday. Casares, the reigning back-to-back gold medal winner in the biennial regional games, […]
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FIBA, Molten extend World Cup partnership

September 10, 2023

Manila Standard Sports

FIBA and Molten will continue working as Global Partners into a fifth decade after holding a renewal ceremony to celebrate a special collaboration that stretches back to 1982. The relationship between both organizations has delivered success through a shared passion and commitment to grow basketball globally and to innovate, with the 40-year anniversary marked in […]
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TIEZA Open Tourism Cup set Sept. 16

September 10, 2023

Manila Standard Sports

A merry mix of players, from the seasoned pros to inter-club campaigners to weekend hackers and beginners, gear up for the TIEZA Open Tourism Cup which unwraps on Sept. 16 at the Zamboanga Golf Course and Beach Park in Calarian, Zamboanga City. The 18-hole tournament offers a competitive yet inclusive platform with golfers of all […]
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Que, Go back in PGT hunt at South Pacific

September 10, 2023

Manila Standard Sports

Angelo Que and Lloyd Go re-join the Philippine Golf Tour toughened up by overseas stints, ready and eager to rekindle rivalry with the local top guns in pursuit of victory in the ICTSI South Pacific Classic, which gets under way tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 10) at the South Pacific Golf and Leisure Estates in Davao City. […]
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Dillon Brooks turns into hero for Canada in FIBA medal-clinching OT win vs USA

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Ever since Canada arrived in Manila to play in the final phase of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Dillon Brooks, who has a reputation as a bit of a basketball "villain", had been hearing boos from the crowd.

FIBA exec lauds Manila for being ‘excellent host’ of World Cup

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

"Excellent host. I don't think it's easy to find anywhere else in the world this kind of service to the visitors," FIBA secretary general Andreas Zagklis said.

Canada shocks USA in OT to claim FIBA World Cup bronze

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Canada pulled off an upset against Team USA, 127-118, in overtime in the third place match of the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Hidilyn Diaz, Elreen Ando miss podium in World Championships

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Filipino Olympians and weightlifters Hidilyn Diaz and Elreen Ando missed the podium in the 59-kg event of the 2023 IWF World Championships.

Luka Doncic gives best player trophy to Prince Rivero’s son

September 10, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

After his final game in Manila, Luka Doncic made some fans happy after their classification round game in the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena.