SYDNEY (AFP) -- England went into the Women's World Cup final dreaming of global domination but its 1-0 loss to Spain -- and the nature of it -- was a reality check that will haunt them and Sarina Wiegman. England's coach Sarina Wiegman-Glotzbach watches the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Spain won the Women's World Cup for the first time in its history with skipper Olga Carmona striking in the first half for a deserved 1-0 victory over England in Sunday's finals, Aug. 20. Spain's players and officials celebrate with the trophy after winning the Australia and New...
ABU DHABI (AFP) -- Anthony Edwards, Austin Reaves and Tyrese Haliburton inspired a remarkable United States comeback against Germany in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Aug. 20, to ensure the Americans wrapped up their five-game series of World Cup tune-ups with a perfect winning record. USA's Anthony Edwards...
SYDNEY (AFP)--Spain won the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history with skipper Olga Carmona sweeping in the only goal for a deserved 1-0 victory over England in Sunday's final. Spain's players celebrate after winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup final...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go is elated at the Philippines’ upcoming hosting of the FIBA World Cup 2023, saying this would help promote the country for tourism once again. The Senate Committee on Sports chief expressed his unwavering support and optimism for the Philippines' hosting...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- History will be made at the Women's World Cup on Sunday, Aug. 20, when England and Spain clash in the finals in Sydney, with both bidding to win the tournament for the first time. Spain's team coach Jorge Vilda (center) walks behind player Salma Paralluelo (left) and team mates as...
Between chasing his NBA dreams and fulfilling his club team duties overseas, Kai Sotto was glad to be back with Gilas Pilipinas as they make a home stand in the 2023 FIBA World Cup that the country is co-hosting next week. Kai Sotto is glad to don the national colors when Gilas makes a home stand...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Sweden scored either side of halftime to spoil Australia's party and claim third spot at the Women's World Cup with a 2-0 win in Brisbane on Saturday, Aug. 19. Sweden players celebrate with their bronze medals after winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup...
Sitting on the steps at the baseline section of the PhilSports Arena late Friday night, Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes put behind him the just-ended tune-up game against Ivory Coast and turned his thoughts on the more challenging task at hand on Sunday. Nikola Vucevic is expected to lead...
The stars are starting to descend on Manila. FIBA World Cup participants are starting to arrive in the country, almost a week before the global showpiece fires off on Friday, Aug. 25. Anthony Edwards is one of the NBA stars arriving in Manila. (AFP) Ivory Coast, which already played against...
ABU DHABI (AFP) -- The United States beat Greece in Abu Dhabi on Friday, Aug. 17, in a basketball World Cup warm-up game but head coach Steve Kerr said his side is still adapting to international rules. USA's coach Steve Kerr (left) greets USA's Jalen Brunson during the Basketball Showcase friendly...
To welcome the world’s biggest basketball tournament, FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 global partner Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with its technology partners Huawei and Ericsson to further expand and permanently optimize its LTE and 5G mobile network coverage across all FIBA...