La Salle basketball star Mike Phillips has confirmed his participation with the Gilas Pilipinas national team for the upcoming Southeast Asian Games. After a recent victory in the UAAP Season 88, Phillips swiftly accepted the invitation from head coach Norman Black, strengthening the team’s roster with his experience from the 2023 gold-winning campaign in Cambodia.
In an NBC interview, Michael Jordan criticized NBA load management, emphasizing the importance of playing through challenges and performing for fans, drawing on his 1997 NBA Finals experience.
World number one Carlos Alcaraz was defeated by Cameron Norrie in the opening match at the Paris Masters. Alcaraz, a six-time Grand Slam champion, faced this shock loss with scores of 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. This defeat could impact his ranking as rival Jannik Sinner advances.
Manny Pacquiao has confirmed talks are underway for a potential rematch with Floyd Mayweather, with discussions hinting at the match being streamed on Netflix. Additionally, Pacquiao is in early talks for a fight with Vasiliy Lomachenko, with both bouts possibly occurring in 2026.
Eman Bacosa, the 21-year-old son of Manny Pacquiao, remained undefeated with a unanimous decision victory over Nico Salado at “Thrilla in Manila 2” in Araneta Coliseum, extending his record to 7-0.
Ateneo’s Blue Eagle Gym in Manila will host the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers game between Gilas Pilipinas and Guam on December 1, 2023. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas announced this shift from usual venues like Smart Araneta Coliseum. This match is part of the qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA World Cup.
Rookie Dylan Harper’s impressive performance leads the San Antonio Spurs to a 118-107 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in the home opener. Harper scored 20 points and provided eight assists, marking a strong start to the season for the Spurs.
Netflix is considering broadcasting a rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao in 2026. Following their historic 2015 bout, both fighters have shown interest in a real fight rather than an exhibition. Pacquiao is set to fight Rolando Romero in January.
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation has announced the players for the women’s volleyball team representing the Philippines at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand in December, led by captain Jia De Guzman. The team aims to end the country’s gold medal drought since 1993, with training set for November 15-30.
Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers will miss at least a week due to a sprained finger and bruised leg, as the team announced Sunday. The team is making lineup adjustments during his absence while fans and teammates support his recovery.