President Marcos hopes Filipino businesses would be able to sign deals with their American counterparts in various fields, including digital infrastructure and connectivity, renewable energy, and electronics manufacturing. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- American college basketball coaching legend Bob Knight, an outspoken and controversial figure who guided the United States to 1984 Los Angeles Olympic gold, died on Wednesday, Nov. 1. He was 83. Former Indiana Hoosiers head coach Bob Knight and former Indiana Hoosiers...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid said on Thursday, Oct. 5, he has pledged to play for the United States at next year's Paris Olympics. Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid (AFP) Embiid was also eligible to play international basketball for Cameroon...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Stephen Curry were among the NBA superstars who said on Monday, Oct. 2, they were interested in playing for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA media day on Monday, Oct. 2, in...
Germany was over the moon following a stunning 113-111 victory over Team USA – a win that probably no one has really expected except themselves and their supporters inside the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday night, Sept. 8. Andreas Obst, the hero of Germany's big win over USA celebrates after the...
The game of basketball has certainly evolved globally and USA’s loss at the hands of Germany is a testament to that as far as head coach Steve Kerr was concerned. Team USA is a picture of disappointment as Germany celebrates its historic win (Ali Vicoy/MB) Kerr believed the world has...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Team USA paid tribute to its fallen heroes in World War 2 as the players and coaches visited the Manila American Cemetery in Taguig City on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Team USA players and coaches visit the Manila American Cemetery in Taguig City on Wednesday, Sept. 6. (USA...
It’s growing pains for now for the young Team USA following its 110-104 defeat at the hands of Lithuania in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sunday, Sept. 3, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Team USA head coach Steve Kerr. (Mark Balmores) American head coach Steve Kerr was the...
The all-NBA squad USA is headed to the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup following its 85-73 win over Montenegro on Friday, Sept. 1, and another tournament title is brewing for the five-time champion. USA head coach Steve Kerr. (Mark Balmores) And as the timing would have...
It was all good and happy mood after Team USA easily rolled to a 3-0 record in the first round of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Anthony Edwards is confident Team USA will have an easy way in the second round of the 2023 FIBA World Cup (Mark Balmores/MB) Anthony Edwards drew laughter...
Aside from the FIBA Word Cup, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero’s visit to the Philippines is shaping up to be a family reunion between him and his paternal cousin Meralco Bolts guard Chris Banchero. Paolo Banchero hoping to meet up with cousin PBA player Chris Banchero. (FIBA...
It wasn’t hard for Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards to feel the Filipinos’ passion for basketball following Team USA’s 99-72 victory over New Zealand on Saturday, Aug. 26 that saw 10,978 fans dominantly cheering for their young squad at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Anthony...
