MADRID (AFP) -- The crisis within Spanish football deepened on Friday, Sept. 15, as the women's World Cup winners demanded more heads roll at its scandal-hit RFEF federation whose disgraced ex-boss appeared in court on sexual assault charges. Luis Rubiales. (AFP) Just hours after Luis Rubiales was...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Gilas Pilipinas improved two places in the latest FIBA Men’s world rankings after finishing at the 24th spot in the recently concluded 2023 Basketball World Cup. Gilas Pilipinas. (FIBA) The Nationals climbed from No. 40 to 38 in the list and behind their Asian...
After more than two weeks of nonstop basketball action, the FIBA World Cup 2023 held in Manila came to a close last Sept. 10. Germany celebrates at the podium after ruling the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Excitement ran at an all-time high for the local fans, as the Philippines enjoyed the honor...
MADRID (AFP) -- Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales must appear in court on Friday, Sept. 15, in connection with the investigation into his forcible kiss on Jenni Hermoso's lips after the Women's World Cup final. Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales....
FRANKFURT (AFP) -- Germany captain and tournament MVP Dennis Schroder paid tribute to the team's "crazy" fans at a ceremony in Frankfurt on Tuesday, Sept. 12, celebrating his side's maiden World Cup victory. The German Basketball world champions, among them Dennis Schroeder (4thLeft) and German...
The final buzzer to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 rang with a much deeper meaning for Filipinos who witnessed the best players from all over the world and immersed in world-class hardcourt action in Manila, powered by FIBA global partner Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart). After setting...
By MARK REY MONTEJO NBA legend Pau Gasol joined other basketball players who expressed their gratitude for the warm reception he received during the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup that the country hosted. Pau Gasol takes a selfie with fans during the FIBA Basketball World Cup. (Pau...
BARCELONA (AFP) -- Spain men's coach Luis de la Fuente said on Monday, Sept. 11, he "respects" former football federation president Luis Rubiales' decision to resign after causing outrage by kissing a Women's World Cup player on the lips. Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente. (AFP) Rubiales stood down...
By MARK REY MONTEJO From Dirk Nowitzki, German basketball has found a new hero in Dennis Schroder following their successful campaign in the FIBA World Cup. Dennis Schroder celebrates with his teammates after winning in the finals of 2023 FIBA World Cup at MOA Arena, in Pasay City....
By MARK REY MONTEJO NBA legend Carmelo Anthony has nothing but love for the warm reception he has experienced in the recent 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup that the country hosted. Carmelo Anthony shares his FIBA Basketball World Cup experience in Manila in a social media post. (Carmelo...
There is no one who had better character development than Dillon Brooks in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Dillon Brooks (FIBA) From getting booed and jeered upon by the Mall of Asia Arena crowd during his first game to being serenaded by cheers and MVP chants in Canada’s last game against...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Crowd favorite Rhenz Abando expressed his gratitude to the fans and the Gilas Pilipinas management for giving him support and opportunity in his maiden appearance in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Rhenz Abando. (FIBA) “Mabuhay ka mahal kong Pilipinas,”...
