President of China Xi Jinping attends the plenary session during the 2023 BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on August 23, 2023. (Photo by GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / POOL / AFP) BEIJING , China -- Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Xinjiang on Saturday, state...
BARCELONA (AFP) -- The Spanish football federation on Saturday, Aug. 26, accused Women's World Cup player Jenni Hermoso's of "lies" about her kiss with federation president Luis Rubiales and threatened to take legal action. Spain's forward Jenni Hermoso. (AFP) The federation (RFEF) and...
BUDAPEST (AFP) -- There was double world sprint joy for Noah Lyles in Budapest on Friday, Aug. 25, while the second fastest women's 200m run in history saw Shericka Jackson dash Sha'Carri Richardson's hopes of also achieving the 100/200m sweep. USA's Noah Lyles celebrates after winning the men's...
By MARK REY MONTEJO BOCAUE, Bulacan – Chris Newsome remained committed to helping Gilas Pilipinas in any way possible. Chris Newsome. (FIBA) Despite being the last cut for the Final 12, Newsome was still out on the bench cheering for the Nationals in their first assignment against...
Filipino fans once again displayed how crazy they are about basketball. Gilas assistant coaches Jong Uichico (left) and Tim Cone and head coach Chot Reyes (Noel Pabalete/MB) They came in droves at the Philippine Arena and shattered the previous 32,616 FIBA attendance record with 38,115 people...
June Mar Fajardo is finally starting to prove his worth on the international stage. June Mar Fajardo holds his ground against the towering centers of Dominican Republic, Karl-Anthony Towns included (Noel Pabalate) Often ridiculed by critics and bashers for failing to translate his dominance...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes assured that 7-foot-3 big man Kai Sotto will see more action in the team's next few games after seeing limited minutes in the 87-81 loss to the Dominican Republic on Friday, Aug. 25. Kai Sotto sees limited action for Gilas Pilipinas (Noel Pabalate/MB)...
By IANE MACASIEB A number of local personalities, celebrities and officials were spotted inside the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan to watch and support the game between Gilas Pilipinas and the Dominican Republic on Friday, Aug. 25. Gilas Pilipinas guard Dwight Ramos...
By MARK REY MONTEJO BOCAUE, Bulacan – AJ Edu was just too glad to provide the body to stop the bulldozing Karl-Anthony Towns in Gilas Pilipinas' loss to the Dominican Republic in the FIBA Basketball World Cup on Friday, Aug. 25. AJ Edu grabs the ball for Gilas Pilipinas. (Noel Pabalete)...
BUDAPEST (AFP) -- Haruka Kitaguchi of Japan won the women's javelin world title in dramatic fashion on Friday, Aug. 25, producing the decisive effort with her final throw. Gold medalist, Japan's Haruka Kitaguchi celebrates with her National flag and gold medal after winning the women's javelin...
BUDAPEST (AFP) -- Shericka Jackson produced the second fastest women's 200m time in history to destroy a top-class field and retain her world title in Budapest on Friday, Aug. 25. Gold medalist, Jamaica's Shericka Jackson celebrates with her National flag and gold medal after the women's 200m final...
JAKARTA (AFP) -- Canada opened the Basketball World Cup with a statement win over France on Friday, Aug. 25, while cohosts the Philippines fell short of a memorable victory in front of their raucous fans. Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dunks the ball during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group H...
