The desperately needed miracle everyone was praying for unfortunately didn’t come for Gilas Pilipinas. Jordan Clarkson leads the way but is still not enough for Gilas (Noel Pabalate/MB) The Nationals gave their all but simply couldn’t do anything against a hot-shooting Italy which...
The Dominican Republic overcame a foul-plagued night from Karl-Anthony Towns and a strong second half showing from Angola to eke out a 75-67 victory and formally book a spot to the round of 16 in the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Karl-Anthony Towns (right)...
MANILA (AFP) -- South Sudan head coach Royal Ivey said his team "played with fire" after stunning China to claim their first-ever win at the Basketball World Cup on Monday, Aug. 28. South Sudan's players celebrate during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group B match between China and South Sudan at...
While the brilliant effort ultimately ended in defeat, it was PBA import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s FIBA World Cup 39-point performance that was rightly the talk of the town on Monday night, Aug. 28, as Jordan fell short against New Zealand, 87-95, at the Mall of Asia Arena. Rondae...
Gilas Pilipinas may be picking up the tiny pieces of its shattered dream but there's no way the Filipinos will be waving the white flag just yet. Jordan Clarkson will be once again the focal point of the offense for Gilas Pilipinas (Arnold Quizol/MB) For one, a chance, no matter how small,...
BARCELONA (AFP) -- Prosecutors at Spain's top criminal court opened a preliminary investigation on Monday, Aug. 28, into Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales' forcible kiss on the lips of World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on grounds it could constitute a crime of "sexual assault". In this video grab...
The United States gathered momentum with a win over Greece at the Basketball World Cup on Monday, Aug. 28, while there were historic first victories for debutants South Sudan and Cape Verde. Austin Reaves hangs in the air for a tough shot. (Mark Balmores/MB) Defending champions Spain, Serbia and a...
All of the Asian teams in the 2023 FIBA World Cup have now played two games and only Japan so far has been able to score a victory and take the lead in the race to the lone Paris Olympic berth for the continent. China's second round bid sufffered a huge blow after losing by 20 to South Sudan...
Beyond the Game By Brian Joseph N. Yalung Jordan Clarkson continues to rise among the ranks and has been showing that with his current team, the Utah Jazz. Jordan Clarkson drives to the basket against Angolan defender. (Arnold Quizol) However, he is likely aware that he...
Gilas Pilipinas has assembled its tallest lineup in this edition of the World Cup but the Nationals, ironically, have been losing the battle of the boards in their first two games. Scottie Thompson battles for the rebound against an Angola big man. (Arnold Quizol/MB) Gilas head coach Chot...
MANILA (AFP) -- China's Basketball World Cup campaign was left hanging by a thread on Monday, Aug. 28, after a surprise 89-69 loss to tournament debutants South Sudan. South Sudan’s Carlik Jones (right) shoots during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group B match between China and South Sudan at...
World No. 10 Italy is ready to make its stand against the Gilas Pilipinas home crowd when they meet for their final fixture of the group stage in the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Luigi Datome of Italy doesn't feel any pressure playing against tough...
