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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 …

By Robert Andaya After months of uncertainty, Gilas Pilipinas is finally complete. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al Panlilio said NBA prospect Kai Sotto and Barangay Ginebra star Scottie Thompson  have already joined the Gilas Pilipinas with less than two weeks left before the start of  the 2023 FIBA World Cup on August 25. Panlilio provided an update on …

By Robert Andaya Add the first Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals championship trophy to La Salle’s growing collection  With Shevana Laput, Thea Gagate, Amie Provido and Alleiah Malaluan leading the way, La Salle brought down UAAP rival Adamson, 25-19, 25-22, 25-17, in Game 3 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City over the weekend. Also the reigning …

By Robert Andaya Reigning UAAP champion La Salle struck back with a vengeful 25-23, 25-12, 25-18 victory over Adamson in Game 2 to force a rubber match in the 2023 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.  Unfazed by their disappointing five-set defeat in the opener where they blew a commanding lead in …

By Robert Andaya THE inspiring performance of the Philippine women’s football team  in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand turned out to be the biggest story in local sports for the month of July. Led by a bunch of Fil-foreign players eager to make the country proud in the football world, the Filipinas did not disappoint. California-born …

There will be a new team that will light up the Premier Volleyball League starting in the third conference later this year. Nxled has committed to forming a team in the country’s only professional volleyball league. Nxled will be the second team of Akari Lighting & Technology Corporation in the PVL. Creating a second team is important for Akari, as …