Giannis wants more from Bucks to sign NBA extension

NEW YORK (AFP) ˗ Giannis Antetokounmpo says he needs to see more proof the Milwaukee Bucks will remain an NBA title contender before he signs a contract extension, according to a…

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Jamaican retains women’s 200m world title with stunning run

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.…

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Canada thrashes France as Basketball World Cup tips off

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…

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KAT pays tribute to Edu’s tenacity, ‘fantastic’ Pinoy fans

By MARK REY MONTEJO BOCAUE, Bulacan – Karl-Anthony Towns of Dominican Republic knows full well how passionate the Filipinos are when it comes to basketball, so naturally he brought with…

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Gilas loses to Dominicans, but not after putting up a gallant effort

By REYNALD MAGALLON BOCAUE, Bulacan – Gilas Pilipinas dazzled and almost rocked the opening of the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a valiant performance from almost everybody and before a…

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Italy survives huge scare from Angola in World Cup opener

By REYNALD MAGALLON BOCAUE, Bulacan – Italy overcame a huge Angola scare, 81-67, to open its Group A campaign in the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Philippine Arena here…

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Lakers to pay tribute to Kobe with a statue in front of arena

LOS ANGELES (AFP) ˗ The Los Angeles Lakers will pay tribute to the late Kobe Bryant with a statue of the Hall of Fame guard in front of their arena,…

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MPBL: Pampanga trips Zambo; Nueva Ecija dumps Bicol

Pampanga greeted the fourth quarter with an 11-point cluster and proceeded to beat Zamboanga's Family's Brand Sardines, 77-71, on Thursday, tightening its grip on the top spot in the OKBet-MPBL…

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2 PH swimmers win in Jakarta age-group tourney

Jennuel Booh De Leon and Arabella Nadeen Taguinota gave the country something to be proud of after winning their respective categories in the 45th Southeast Asia Age Group Swimming Championships…

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Alapag: Nothing like playing against the best at home

From Sacramento, California, where he now resides with his family, and where only recently he was appointed the player development coach of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, former Gilas Pilipinas star…

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Fil-Japanese Saso grabs first round lead at CPKC Women’s Open

VANCOUVER (AFP) – Fil-American Yuka Saso produced a blistering run of birdies to grab the first-round lead at the CPKC Women's Open with a six-under-par round of 66 at Shaughnessy…

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Japeth Aguilar thankful for past Gilas captains for paving the way

By REYNALD MAGALLON New Gilas Pilipinas captain Japeth Aguilar is fully embracing his new role with the national team and he’s thankful for the past Gilas leaders which paved the…

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Djordjevic says current Gilas ‘now a team to respect’

By REYNALD MAGALLON Former Serbia head coach, now China mentor, Sasha Djordjevic, who once criticized Gilas Pilipinas for the lack of quality is now heaping praises to the national team.…

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Ingredients for a PH record crowd bid: Vital Gilas game, top entertainers

By NIKOLE JAVIER  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…

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Kathryn Bernardo, Dolly de Leon ready to thrill in ‘ A very Good Girl’

Asia’s Box Office Superstar Kathryn Bernardo and BAFTA and Golden Globe nominee Dolly de Leon goes head to head, ready to thrill fans in Star Cinema’s 30th anniversary kick-off film,…

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