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Gatorade fuels FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 milestones

September 22, 2023

Manila Standard Sports

The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 concludes with Europe as the new powerhouse in the biggest sports spectacle anticipated by more than 12,000 fans. Gatorade, the World’s No. 1 Sports Drink in the World, congratulates Germany for it sweeping campaign, capped off by an 83-77 triumph over Serbia at the finals match. As the official […]
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TIME TO SHINE: 19th Asian Games unfurl in Hangzhou

September 22, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China –– With all its might and wealth, the host nation made a grand introduction in the sporting world by staging the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Almost 14 years since that landmark event, Beijing once again mad...

Learning process must have no limits for PH spikers

September 22, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – For the men’s volleyball team, the learning process should have no limits. That was stressed by Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo after the team’s 9-25, 14-25, 23-25 defeat at the hands of Japan’s Team B i...

Target remains the same – Bambol

September 22, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – A minimum of four gold medals for Team Philippines. Judging the physical conditions and recent performances of the country’s top representatives in the 19th Asian Games here, Philippine Olympic Committe...

Letran opens four-peat bid vs host JRU; Benilde, Lyceum tangle in NCAA Season 99 opener

September 22, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Two big and important games highlight the opening day of the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament when the league takes flight on Sunday, September 24, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Paris Olympics berths up for grabs at Asian Games boxing

September 22, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Flyweight world champion Hasanboy Dusmatov will be one of the favourites for gold when boxing gets under way at the Asian Games on Sunday, with qualification for the Paris Olympics also up for grabs.

New Filipinas coach Mark Torcaso talks about impact of football on kids

September 22, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Mark Torcaso is aware of the impact the Philippine women's national football team, the Filipinas, has brought to the country's sports history.

Gilas Pilipinas Boys through to FIBA Asia U16 QFs after knocking out Korea

September 22, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Gilas Pilipinas Boys advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIBA U16 Asian Championship after knocking out Korea with a 95-71 win in a playoff early Friday morning (Philippine time) in Doha, Qatar.

La Salle’s Justine Jazareno joins Akari Chargers

September 22, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

De La Salle University's Justine Jazareno will join the Akari Power Chargers in the Premier Volleyball League.

Pacers willing to discuss trading Buddy Hield — report

September 22, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

The Indiana Pacers have begun talks with guard Buddy Hield on a potential trade after failing to extend his contract that expires after the 2023-24 season, The Athletic reported Wednesday citing league sources.

Boxer Tagalog still in ICU after surgery on Wednesday

September 21, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Amateur boxer Anselmo Tagalog Jr.'s condition is still being closely watched in the intensive care unit of a hospital in Davao City.

NCAA Season 99 Preview: ‘Trust in system’ to be Perpetual ALTAs’ mantra

September 21, 2023

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Jielo Razon, who was the second leading scorer last season behind Kim Aurin, stressed that trust in Saguiguit's system would be the key this upcoming season.

Norman Black joins San Beda Red Lions staff as consultant

September 21, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

San Beda University added another weapon into its arsenal as it tapped champion coach Norman Black as the Red Lions' team consultant.

Uratex Dream finishes among top 8 teams in Red Bull Half Court World Final

September 21, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Uratex Dream 3x3 finished among the top eight teams in the Red Bull Half Court World Final held last weekend in Belgrade, Serbia.

JRU coach Louie Gonzales happy as JL Delos Santos, John Amores get drafted in PBA

September 21, 2023

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Jose Rizal University head coach Louie Gonzales said he was happy when his players JL Delos Santos and John Amores were selected in the 2023 PBA Rookie Draft.

Jiri Prochazka vs Alex Pereira added to UFC 295, Edwards vs Covington headlines UFC 296

September 21, 2023

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UFC 295 just got bigger after UFC CEO Dana White announced that former world champs Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira will fight in the co-main event for the vacant UFC light heavyweight world title on November 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Pinoy spikers bow out of Asian Games contention after loss to Japan

September 21, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

The Philippine men's volleyball team bid its playoffs chances goodbye after falling prey to Japan in straight sets, 19-25, 14-25, 23-25, in the final day of the preliminary round of the 19th Asian Games on Thursday in Hangzhou, China.

POC chief vows to fight ‘a thousand times” for Gilas as Abueva, 3 others await Asiad clearance

September 21, 2023

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Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino on Thursday vowed to fight for the inclusion of four players in Gilas Pilipinas' campaign in the 19th Asian Games in China.

PH Blu Girls in Indonesia for final Asian Games preparations

September 20, 2023

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippine Blu Girls left for Indonesia for their final phase of preparations for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The Blu Girls are competing at the Makassar Open International Women’s Softball Tournament organized by ...

Kaya, FEU secure top two spots in PFFWL

September 20, 2023

Kaya FC-Iloilo and Far Eastern University scored lopsided wins to finish 1-2 at the close of the elimination phase of the PFF Women’s League 2023 presented by Coca-Cola Philippines at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Powered by nati...

Amateur boxer in Davao slips into a coma after first bout

September 20, 2023

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An amateur boxer in Davao del Sur was hospitalized after he slipped into a coma a few hours after engaging in his first bout and lost, Joseph Morong reported on "Saksi" Wednesday.

NCAA Season 99 Preview: Stags Alex Desoyo, San Sebastian vets hope to end collegiate run on a high

September 20, 2023

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Several veterans will be at the forefront when San Sebastian College-Recoletos kicks off its redemption campaign in NCAA Season 99.

NCAA Season 99 Preview: Retooled San Beda Red Lions hope busy offseason translates to great run

September 20, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Since January, San Beda University has been busy gearing up for the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament, which opens curtains on Sunday at the MOA Arena.

Philippine spikers sweep Afghanistan for first win in Asian Games

September 20, 2023

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The Philippine men's volleyball team made quick work of Afghanistan, 25-23, 25-16, 25-12, to punch its breakthrough win in the 19th Asian Games on Wednesday in Hangzhou, China.

Letran HS star Andy Gemao set to fly for tryout in US school

September 20, 2023

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Andy Gemao is set to fly to South California, where he will attend a tryout at the Veritas Academy National Prep.

NCAA Season 99 Preview: Mapua Cardinals eye to regain strength after lackluster campaign

September 20, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Lucky for Mapua, they will open NCAA Season 99 with old faces led by veteran Warren Bonifacio alongside other holdovers Paolo Hernandez and Toby Agustin.

NCAA Season 99 Preview: Enoch Valdez to steer Pirates’ ship in Lyceum’s campaign

September 20, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Now led by new team captain Enoch Valdez, Lyceum is expected to come in full swing in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament

LA Tenorio returns to basketball ‘with a higher purpose’ after cancer remission

September 20, 2023

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A day after it was revealed that LA Tenorio has been cancer-free, he shared his journey as he confirmed his return to basketball 'with a higher purpose.'

Gilas Boys rout Malaysia, set up duel with Korea in QF qualifiers

September 20, 2023

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Gilas Pilipinas Boys dismantled Malaysia, 75-52, in the FIBA U16 Asian Championship in Doha, Qatar, early Wednesday.

Gilas Pilipinas grouped with New Zealand, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong in FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

September 20, 2023

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Gilas Pilipinas is pooled with New Zealand, Chinese Taipei, and Hong Kong in Group B of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.

Philippine women’s teams register wins in Asian Games beach volleyball opener

September 19, 2023

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The duo of Dij Rodriguez and Gen Eslapor swept Korea, 21-11, 21-6, in the opening day of the 2023 Asian Games beach volleyball tournament on Tuesday.

NCAA Season 99 Preview: Hosts JRU Heavy Bombers banking on chemistry in bid to bounce back from tough campaign

September 19, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Chemistry will be the key for host Jose Rizal University when the team starts afresh in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament.

Philippine men’s volleyball squad falls to Indonesia in Asian Games opener

September 19, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

The Philippine national men's volleyball team fought, but ultimately fell short as it fell to Southeast Asian rival Indonesia, 22-25, 23-25, 20-25, in the 19th Asian Games on Tuesday at the DQ Sports Gymnasium in Hangzhou, China.

Philippines wins 12 medals from Vietnam taekwondo tilt

September 19, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

The Philippines won a total of 12 medals from the 19th International Clubs Taekwondo Organization Championship held recently in Da Nang, Vietnam.

LA Tenorio now cancer-free, will join Gilas Pilipinas practices as part of coaching staff

September 19, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

LA Tenorio has been declared free of cancer and is now cleared to join Gilas Pilipinas as part of the coaching staff for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China later this month.

Women’s World Cup core led by Bolden, McDaniel to banner Filipinas in Asian Games

September 19, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Sarina Bolden, Olivia McDaniel, and other members of the core of the Philippines' 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup squad will continue to banner the country in the upcoming 19th Asian Games next week in Hangzhou, China.

Gilas Pilipinas still has eyes on Asian Games gold amid adversity, says Tim Cone

September 19, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Only six days left before Gilas Pilipinas opens its campaign in the 19th Asian Games, the Philippine national men's basketball team has yet to come up with its final 12-man lineup to the Asiad tilt owing to eligibility and clearance issues of some of t...

NCAA Season 99 Preview: Nat Cosejo, Generals out to end years of heartbreak for EAC

September 19, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Hoping for a change this upcoming Season 99, EAC will lean on its youthful squad looking for a fresh start.