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Gilas ready, motivated

by Olmin Leyba - November 21, 2024 - 12:00am

Gilas Pilipinas doesn’t need much pep talk to get fired up for tonight’s FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers duel with New Zealand.

Building momentum: Gilas trims Bolts ahead of Asia Cup qualifying tiffs

by Olmin Leyba - November 20, 2024 - 12:00am

Coach Tim Cone expressed satisfaction with how things went for Gilas Pilipinas in its training camp at the Inspire Sports Academy in Laguna in the runup to the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.

Com Cup kickoff pits F’Xers, Dyip

by Olmin Leyba - November 19, 2024 - 12:00am

The PBA’s mid-season Commissioner’s Cup will fire off on Nov. 27 at the PhilSports Arena with a double-header that features foreign guest team Hong Kong Eastern.

Bianca keeps LPGA Tour card

by Olmin Leyba - November 19, 2024 - 12:00am

Bianca Pagdanganan retained her LPGA Tour card after tying for 20th in The Annika Driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Sunday in Belleair, Florida.

Gilas unleashing twin tower

by Olmin Leyba - November 18, 2024 - 12:00am

Seven-foot-three Kai Sotto has been cleared to see action for Gilas Pilipinas, making way for the twin tower combo with June Mar Fajardo that excites coach Tim Cone.

TNT pins all hopes on RHJ

by Olmin Leyba - November 17, 2024 - 12:00am

TNT is making a run at PBA Commissioner’s Cup glory with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson back in tow after spearheading the Tropang Giga’s Governors’ Cup title retention.

Hollis-Jefferson back for TNT in quest for PBA Commissioner's Cup title

by Olmin Leyba - November 16, 2024 - 2:53pm

TNT is making a run at PBA Commissioner’s Cup glory with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson back in tow after spearhearding the Tropang Giga's Governors’ Cup title retention.

Scottie the equalizer

by Olmin Leyba - November 16, 2024 - 12:00am

Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone is thrilled to have a full-bodied backcourt again after dealing with Scottie Thompson’s absence in their last international sortie.

Cone wants Kouame to be Gilas regular

by Olmin Leyba - November 15, 2024 - 12:00am

While Justin Brownlee is the main naturalized player, coach Tim Cone would prefer to have backup Ange Kouame in every Gilas Pilipinas training camp and hopefully, naturalization prospect Bennie Boatwright soon...

Akil powers Bolts to 2nd EASL win

by Olmin Leyba - November 15, 2024 - 12:00am

New import Akil Mitchell provided the main power source as Meralco nipped Korean champ Busan KCC Egis, 81-80, for its second win in the East Asia Super League Season 2 Wednesday at the PhilSports Arena.

Beermen drop fight-marred game vs Pilots

by Olmin Leyba - November 14, 2024 - 12:00am

Visitors Taoyuan Pauian Pilots handed San Miguel Beer its second straight loss, 101-85, in a fight-marred East Asia Super League game at the PhilSports Arena last night.

Justin Brownlee ‘super motivated’ to protect turf

by Olmin Leyba - November 14, 2024 - 12:00am

Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone knows Justin Brownlee all too well to guarantee that the naturalized Pinoy would be one “super motivated” player in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.

FiberXers acquire Heading

by Olmin Leyba - November 13, 2024 - 12:00am

Converge boosted its roster ahead of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup by acquiring the rights to former Gilas Pilipinas sniper Jordan Heading in a trade with Terrafirma.

Beermen, Bolts eye bounce-back wins in EASL

by Olmin Leyba - November 12, 2024 - 5:46pm

PBA champs San Miguel Beer and Meralco aim to bounce back as they host separate rivals in the East Asia Super League’s “Clash of Champions Manila” double-header Wednesday at the PhilSports Are...

Gilas assembles for home gigs

by Olmin Leyba - November 12, 2024 - 12:00am

Looking to sustain the gains from its strong showing in the Paris Olympics Qualifiers in Latvia, Gilas Pilipinas reconvenes on Friday, raring to accomplish a new mission: Beat New Zealand and Hong Kong in the FIBA...

Bolts tap journeyman Akil Mitchell as PBA Commissioner's Cup import

by Olmin Leyba - November 11, 2024 - 7:58pm

Reigning PBA Philippine Cup champion Meralco will continue its quest for a maiden title in an import-flavored conference with 6-foot-9 Akil Mitchell in tow.

Bianca flirts with Top-10 windup

by Olmin Leyba - November 11, 2024 - 12:00am

Bianca Pagdanganan narrowly missed a Top 10 finish in the Lotte Championship as her closing two-under 70 and 279 total was good for joint 11th in the final standings Saturday in Oahu, Hawaii.

TNT’s next goal: Twin kill

by Olmin Leyba - November 11, 2024 - 12:00am

By retaining the crown in PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup, TNT has moved in position for a potential “twin kill” in the season.

Hopes high for Filipino booters in Asean Championship-Mitsubishi Electric Cup campaign

by Olmin Leyba - November 10, 2024 - 12:30pm

With the shiny trophy up for grabs in the coming Asean Championship-Mitsubishi Electric Cup on display, Philippine officials expressed confidence with the men’s team’s chances in the region’s ...

Sweeter the 10th time around

by Olmin Leyba - November 10, 2024 - 12:00am

The TNT dugout overflowed with joy and gratitude, spilled beer and electrolyte drinks and unlit victory cigars after completing a title repeat in the PBA Governors’ Cup.

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