Pop star Sarah Geronimo and local folk-pop band Ben&Ben along with The Dawn are set to perform in the opening day of the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Friday, Aug. 25. Sarah Geronimo (FIBA Photo) The performances will take place just right after the 4...
KYIV, Ukraine - Ukraine on Thursday said it flew its flag on the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula overnight after conducting a "special joint operation" there with its Navy as the country celebrates Independence Day. (Photo from AFP) Kyiv has repeatedly said it aims to take back Crimea, which...
OSLO, Norway - Norway will become the third country to donate F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv to bolster its Soviet-era air force, three Norwegian media reported Thursday, without citing any sources. (Photo from AFP) Neither the number of planes nor the delivery date were announced, as Ukraine...
PARIS, France - Top science publisher Springer Nature said it has withdrawn a study that presented misleading conclusions on climate change impacts after an investigation prompted by an AFP inquiry. (Photo from AFP) AFP reported in September 2022 on concerns over the peer-reviewed study by...
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan announced Thursday it will loosen restrictions on Chinese business and group travellers in a step towards resuming tourism exchanges with China. Beijing suspended individual tourism permits to Taiwan in 2019 in a sign of worsening relations under Taiwanese President...
BEIJING, China - Seafood sellers in Beijing expressed consternation Thursday over Japan's gradual release of wastewater from the disaster-hit Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean. (Photo from AFP) Hours before the release began, a store manager named Wang Jinglong in one of the Chinese...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- A talented United States team of young NBA players will try to capture the Basketball World Cup with a fast-paced attacking style and a physical defensive scheme. Jalen Brunson of the United States grabs a rebound ahead of teammate Anthony Edwards after Brandon Ingram of...
Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes remembers and smiles. Thirty-eight years ago in the US NCAA Final, Villanova coach Rollie Massimino crafted an overall strategy which the Wildcats executed to perfection in stunning Patrick Ewing and the Georgetown Hoyas 66-64 in what had since been known as the...
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls’ restaurants and sports bars will host viewing parties of the biggest basketball event when the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup tips off this Friday, Aug. 25. The establishments in the premier lifestyle destination of the country recognizes the...
The best way to gauge the performance of teams before the start of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is how they played in their preparation games. Based on these results, the top team in Group A might be too hot to handle for the rest. Gilas Pilipinas and Mexico Men's basketball team. (SBP)...
By IANE MACASIEB With only a day to go before the FIBA Basketball World Cup kicks off at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan, Italy head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco has something to say about the Metro Manila traffic. Italy's head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco In a press conference, Pozzecco on...
By IANE MACASIEB As the much-awaited FIBA Basketball World Cup unfurls on Friday, Aug. 25, the 32 participating nations were already seen practicing in different venues and strolling around Manila to further absorb the Filipino atmosphere. Greeted with a warm welcome by officials and some fans at...
