MIAMI (AFP) -- The United States will compete at the Basketball World Cup in August with a team coached by Steve Kerr but without any of the NBA's top stars. The 12-man roster was announced on Thursday for the tournament which runs from August 25 to September 10 in the Philippines, Japan and...
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PARIS (AFP) -- The first-ever 32-team Women's World Cup begins in Australia and New Zealand on July 20, with the United States aiming to win a third consecutive title in a landmark month for the women's game. *FIFA Women's World Cup trophy. (AFP)* It has been a rapid expansion for a tournament that...
The injury bug continues to bite Gilas Pilipinas even during its trip in Europe. *Scottie Thompson is reduced to spectator in the Gilas training due to a hand fracture (SBP photo)* The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas through its Facebook page on Thursday, July 6, announced that Scottie Thompson...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has had surgery on his left knee, the team confirmed on Wednesday, July 5, leaving the basketball star's participation for Greece in August's FIBA World Cup in doubt. *Giannis Antetokounmpo. (AFP)* "He had a routine surgery on his left...
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 global partner Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is making it so much easier for Filipino basketball fans to stream and catch up on all the FIBA action as it unveils Gilas Power 399, a data-packed offer perfect for watching games on the Smart LiveStream App and so...
It’s been nothing but a grueling training camp for the Philippine women’s national football team as the 29 members of the provisional roster vie for a deserved spot heading into the country’s maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup this July 21 to 30. The 46-ranked Philippine team flew to Sydney,...
The local organizing committee (LOC) is confident of putting its best foot forward when the FIBA World Cup goes down to the championship game at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. This, after the test run for the country's co-hosting of the World Cup went fairly well during the Samahang...
Gilas Pilipinas may have ended the pocket tournament in Tallinn, Estonia without any victory but the Nationals are not coming away empty-handed as they got valuable lessons which they can use to further improve, according to head coach Chot Reyes. *Gilas Pilipinas got valuable lessons in the two...
Gilas Pilipinas wants the victory to wash away the bitter taste of an overtime loss it suffered four years ago in Foshan, China. Angola, on the other hand, craves it no less, if only to maintain its head-to-head edge over the Philippines in international basketball. Either way, a classic duel could...
The mass transportation of teams and personnel from the hotel to the venue still emerged as one of the biggest concerns the FIBA World Cup organizers must address with 58 days left before the actual games begin on Aug. 25. *Deputy event director Erika Dy addressing the questions from the press...
Wear your heart on your sleeve, literally. The official FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 merchandise is now available, featuring designs that represent the pride of the hosting nations—the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. You can find the merchandise on...
