Chris Newsome holding on to FIBA Asia Cup aspirations
Gilas Pilipinas, led by guard Chris Newsome, remains determined in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup despite an 0-2 start. The team focuses on strategic adjustments to secure a quarterfinal berth.
Gilas Pilipinas, led by guard Chris Newsome, remains determined in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup despite an 0-2 start. The team focuses on strategic adjustments to secure a quarterfinal berth.
Manny Pacquiao has ascended to the number one spot in the WBC welterweight rankings following his comeback fight against Mario Barrios. The Filipino boxing icon rose from the fifth position, marking a successful return to the sport at age 46.
Gilas Pilipinas defeated Iraq 66-57 in the FIBA Asia Cup, enhancing their confidence as they enter the knockout rounds. Coach Tim Cone emphasized the win’s importance for the team’s progression in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
New Zealand’s Tall Blacks won against Gilas Pilipinas in a Fiba Asia Cup Group D match, with coach Judd Flavell praising the enthusiastic Filipino crowd. The game ended 94-86 in favor of New Zealand.
San Antonio Spurs Head Coach Mitch Johnson ranks among the top five contenders for the NBA Coach of the Year Award, with a strong team, including De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama, poised for the upcoming season.
Gilas Pilipinas experienced a 94-86 defeat against New Zealand in the Fiba Asia Cup, placing them at risk of early tournament exit. June Mar Fajardo led with 11 points and four rebounds. The team must regroup to stay in competition.
The Lamar Little League team heads to Williamsport for the Little League World Series after winning the Southwest Regional. Community support and donations help ease travel costs.
The PBA enforces a controversial three-year ban on free agents and rookies opting to join other leagues, aiming to retain talent within the league. Commissioner Willie Marcial and league officials remain silent on the ban’s implementation details, affecting player migrations to leagues like Japan’s B.League and South Korea’s KBL.
The San Antonio Spurs have re-signed Harrison Ingram to a two-way contract, reinforcing their roster for the upcoming season. Ingram will divide his time between the Spurs and their G League affiliate, Austin Spurs, as part of the team’s strategy to maintain continuity and develop talent.
The Philippine volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, travels to Europe for training in Morocco, Romania, and Portugal to prepare for the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, led by Italian coach Angiolino Frigoni and featuring key players Marck Espejo and Bryan Bagunas.