Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes is only making a slight tweak to his roster in the nationals’ final game in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers against the revenge-seeking Jordan on Monday, Feb. 27. Kevin Quiambao takes the place of Calvin Oftana in the lineup (PBA Images) Reyes, after...
Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson looks to pass during their game against Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Philippine Arena. (Ali Vicoy) By NIKOLE JAVIER NBA star Carmelo Anthony said on Friday, Feb. 24, that the Philippines’ co-hosting of the 2023 FIBA World Cup is a huge...
Jamie Malonzo might be wearing a different color of jersey but the fans still cheered in the same level of intensity every time he goes for highlight plays. Jamie Malonzo provides Gilas Pilipinas a huge lift apart from his highlight plays. (FIBA Photo) And for the high-flying Gilas Pilipinas...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Carmelo Anthony is the newest FIBA global ambassador. (Ali Vicoy) Carmelo Anthony was thrilled to be named the newest FIBA global ambassador and follow in the footsteps of his friend and former USA teammate, the late Kobe Bryant. The NBA star, who was formally introduced as...
Mason Amos delivers in his debut in Gilas Pilipinas' 107-96 win over Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Philippine Arena. (FIBA) By NIKOLE JAVIER Mason Amos made a rousing debut in the Philippines' 107-96 win against Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Philippine Arena. The 18-year-old...
Carmelo Anthony receives a personalized Gilas jersey as the third FIBA World Cup global ambassador co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. (Nikole Javier) By NIKOLE JAVIER FIBA and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) have unveiled NBA star Carmelo Anthony as World Cup...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes is planning with caution when it comes to the formation of the national team for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China in September. Chot Reyes (FIBA photo) The veteran mentor said that nothing’s cast in stone when it comes to the composition of Gilas for...
The Philippine women’s national football team By NIKOLE JAVIER The Philippine women’s national team will no longer be playing as underdogs when they face a tough battle to move past the first round of the Olympic Qualifiers. The Filipinas are kicking off their hectic campaign this...
By NIKOLE JAVIER The groundwork and timetable are both set for the Philippine women’s national football team as it tackles a busy year ahead. Riding the momentum of their historic rise, the Filipinas will kick off the year with European action in the 2023 Pinatar Cup in Spain as they...
Gilas Pilipinas is set to return to its regular once-a-week Monday practices as it gears up for the final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers against Lebanon and Jordan on Feb. 25 and 28 respectively. Gilas Pilipinas is expected to return to once-a-week practice in preparation for the...
The agricultural region of Pampas in Argentina is not only home to world-renowned beef and corn, but it is where some of Argentina's famous football champions started their journeys. From the Argentina football team's coach to the top striker, several players in the country's winning roster...
American basketball player Justin Brownlee’s naturalization to Philippine citizenship passes at the Committee on Justice and Human Rights level after less than two hours of deliberations on his qualifications Monday, November 21, 2022. Brownlee, wearing a Barong Tagalog, answered queries from...
