AUCKLAND (AFP) -- Defender Olga Carmona conjured up "a work of art" to send Spain into its first Women's World Cup final in history on Tuesday, Aug. 15, and a clash with Australia or England. Spain's players celebrate their win in the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semifinal...
Beyond the Game By Brian Yalung The Filipinas have gotten a huge boost after their 2023 FIFA World Cup stint. This was highlighted by the historic first goal of the Philippines courtesy of Sarina Bolden against New Zealand back in July. The Philippine Women's Football team. (PWNFT) ...
The final 12 players who will comprise the Philippine team that will compete in the FIBA World Cup will be revealed two days before the Aug. 25 tip-off, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) President Al Panlilio said. NBA star Jordan Clarkson and Kai Sotto banner the Gilas Pilipinas training pool...
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, the biggest basketball event in the world that takes place just once every four years, will begin soon in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. While each of the host nations would want to present top-notch basketball entertainment, they desire to show off the...
Local organizers declared on Tuesday, Aug. 15, that they are “95 percent” ready for the hosting chores of the FIBA World Cup when it fires off on Aug. 25. SBP President Al Panlilio (Noel Pabalate) "As you all know, the last five percent is similar to the last two minutes of the game, and...
Big man Kai Sotto has been medically cleared to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming FIBA World Cup that the country is co-hosting in 10 days. Kai Sotto has been cleared to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup. (File Photo) Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) President Al...
AUCKLAND (AFP) -- Spain's first Women's World Cup semifinal in its history on Tuesday, Aug. 15, is reward for years of sacrifice, veteran forward Jennifer Hermoso says, admitting to "goosebumps" at the thought of reaching the final. Spain's players take part in a training session at the North...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Australia and England clash in the Women's World Cup semifinals on Wednesday, Aug. 16, in Sydney in the latest installment of a long-standing sporting rivalry between the countries. Australia's forward Sam Kerr (center) and teammates greet supporters as they celebrate their win at...
Filipinos all over the country will get a chance to see the top prize in the sport's biggest stage as the Naismith Trophy will be flown to Cebu, Davao, Manila, and Ilocos Norte for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour Presented by J9.basketball. Aside from seeing the solid gold trophy...
Scottie Thompson seemed to be on his way back to Gilas Pilipinas. Scottie Thompson (FIBA photo) Sidelined by the metacarpal fracture on his shooting hand since July, Thompson is now able to do some shooting drills alone as shared by his loving wife, Jinky, in a Facebook reel posted on Saturday...
PARIS (AFP) -- NBA star Frank Ntilikina has been ruled out of France's bid to win the World Cup because of a thigh injury, the French Basketball Federation announced on Saturday, Aug. 12. France's Frank Ntilikina. (AFP) Ntilikina, who left Dallas Mavericks last week to join Charlotte Hornets, was...
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP)--England fought back from a goal down to beat Colombia 2-1 on Saturday in a bruising encounter and set up a tasty Women's World Cup semi-final with Australia. England's forward Alessia Russo celebrates scoring her team's second goal during the 2023 Women's World Cup...