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By Robert Andaya Despite Dominican Republic’s perfect record of three wins  in the first round of the FIBA World Cup 2023,  three-time NBA All Star Karl-Anthony Towns considers the three other teams in Group A  as “high-caliber opponents. “This is the FIBA World Cup. This is about bringing pride to our country. It’s about winning. We wanted to be able …

Walter Sam Jr. of MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology and Mary Fe Bagawisan of Jose Rizal Memorial State University-Dipolog garnered similar 8.833 total points to rule Philippine Army’s arnis anyo single weapon non-traditional event yesterday in the 2023 ROTC Games Mindanao Leg at the Western Mindanao State University Gym here. Sam Jr., a second year BS Physical Education and veteran WEKAF …

Jerome Marc Dave Basin and Christine Tolin Gomobos posted the best time for the Philippine Army in the men and women’s 200-m run respectively yesterday at the start of the athletics competition in the 2023 ROTC Games Mindanao Leg at the Joaquin F. Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex here. The 21-year-old Basin, a second year BS Industrial Management student at Tangub …

International matchmaker Sean Gibbons believes that Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Felix Marcial could qualify for his second straight Olympics and no doubt to take home the gold next year.  Gibbons, also the MP Promotions president, said they allowed the four-time Southeast Asian Games champion to set aside his professional plans for the meantime until after the Hangzhou 20th Asian …

By Robert Andaya BOCAUE, Bulacan – Gilas Pilipinas did its best but still fell short against Dominican Republic, 81-87,  in opening-day action in the FIBA World Cup 2023 at the Philippine Arena on Friday night With a record-breaking crowd of 38,115 – including President Ferdinand “Bongbong”  Marcos Jr. himself – watching them, the Filipinos battled their higher-rated and more-experienced  opponents …

By Robert Andaya Filipino-American Jordan Clarkson took a much-needed rest after two hard-fought games against Ivory Coast  and Montenegro in their closed-door tune-up games before the  FIBA  Basketball World Cup 2023.  Reigning PBA MVP Scottie Thompson  took the opportunity to shine against Mexico. Thompson, who is still  trying to regain his playing shape  following  an injury, made  his presence felt …

Jun Arthur Roque led five other teammates in double digits as powerhouse Pampanga Delta clobbered NBS 98-77 last Thursday night for its second straight win in the Sinag Liga Asya Born 2001 Cup at the One Arena in Cainta. Roque totaled 21 points, on top of three rebounds and two assists for Pampanga Delta, while Kevin Santos and Sonny Estil …

By Robert Andaya WATCH, support and enjoy the games. With these words, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann urged basketball fans all over the country to come in droves to support the Philippine team to the FIBA World Cup 2023 starting Aug. 25 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. Bachmann, a well -known basketball player himself, reiterated his …

Kidd Estalilla and Cyle Perez scored 17 points each as Luid One Kapampangan turned back Hustle 94-87 last Wednesday night for its second straight win in the Sinag Liga Asya Born 2001 Cup at the One Arena in Cainta. Estalilla and Perez were supported by CJ Buitison who added 15 points and eight rebounds, while Darell Garcia had a double-double …

By Robert Andaya The presence of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. and the duel between NBA stars Jordan Clarkson of the Philippines and Karl Anthony-Towns of the Dominican Republic are enough reasons to bring a record number of fans for the opening of the FIBA World Cup 2023 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan on August 25. Samahang Basketbol …