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Clarkson reaffirms commitment to PH, looks forward to World Cup

Even though Gilas Pilipinas mentor Chot Reyes has not assured a slot for Jordan Clarkson, the National Basketball Association star from the Utah Jazz...

Argentina misses FIBA World Cup for 1st time since 1982

Sao Paolo—Basketball powerhouse Argentina will miss this year’s FIBA World Cup for the first time since 1982 after they lost 79-75 to the Dominican...

Eala asks Filipinos’ full support for PH’s World Cup hosting, Gilas

Newly-appointed Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Noli Eala is fully supportive of the country’s hosting of the FIBA World Cup next year and also asked...

1-year countdown for FIBA World Cup begins

Three separate countdown ceremonies have began over the last four days, marking the days, hours, minutes and seconds before the 2023 FIBA Basketball World...

Beauty for brawn: Catriona Gray joins FIBA local ambassadors

It’s no secret that the Philippines stops for three non-holiday significant events, specifically, the three Bs: beauty pageants, boxing, and basketball. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona...

World Cup countdown begins; FIBA ambassadors recall Gilas brotherhood

The brotherhood, which the Gilas Pilipinas national men’s basketball squad developed when it made the finals of the 2015 FIBA Asia Championships, is something...

PH 5 members to be announced at special PSA online forum

The Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum holds a special online session on Monday to give way to the announcement of the Philippine men’s basketball team’s...

SBP calls on PH basketball stakeholders to unite

Jakarta—Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio on Friday called on the country’s basketball stakeholders to come together in supporting the Gilas national team...

Gilas falls to New Zealand

Dion Prewster and Tom Vodanovich were unstoppable in the early goings and their presence  proved to be New Zealand’s big advantage as they smothered...

Korea skips FIBA Asian Qualifiers due to COVID-19

The Korean men’s basketball team, ravaged by COVID-19, will be skipping the second window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers this week at...

A crass act

"Some press briefing that was."     Last week, I received a text message from Manila Standard colleague Rio Araja inviting me to a press conference on...

USA faces Olympic questions after FIBA World Cup debacle

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Chinese fans heckle Bogut at World Cup

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Greece to unleash ‘Greek Freak’ on US squad

Nanjing, China—Greece will unleash snarling Giannis Antetokounmpo on Team USA after the reigning NBA MVP dragged his country into the second round of the...
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