Cruz, other members of 1978 PH team invited in 2023 FIBA World Cup opening
The Philippine national team that participated in the 1978 FIBA World Championship may have ended the tournament without a win, but no one will ever dispute how hard the players…
Gilas in must-win vs Dominicans as 2023 FIBA World Cup starts Friday
By REYNALD MAGALLON Everything hinges on a single game – the one that holds the power to either bring the dreams within reach or shatter every fragment of hope and…
A ‘perfect game’ is needed for Gilas to beat Dominicans
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…
Making the ‘deepest cut’ a tough decision – Chot
By REYNALD MAGALLON Making the decision on who to cut from the Gilas Pilipinas lineup has always been the most difficult job for head coach Chot Reyes. This year’s World…
‘Puso’ is still Gilas battle cry
By REYNALD MAGALLON The faces that wear the country’s color may have changed through the years but the Gilas Pilipinas’ battle cry remains the same – ‘Puso’. National team head…
Grappler Afan tames French rival at world tourney
Rising star Fierre Afan boosted his stock further by overpowering French Ethan Sebastian Forrez, 15-2, to rule the -71 kg GP Gi men’s division in the 2023 World Grappling Championship…
Obiena advances to World Championships finals with nary a trouble
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Olympian pole vaulter EJ Obiena remained on track in his bid of another podium finish in the World Athletics Championships after qualifying to the finals on Wednesday,…
‘Big Difference’ finally gets well-deserved place in basketball Hall of Fame
By REYNALD MAGALLON Filipino basketball legend Caloy Loyzaga finally got the long due recognition he very much deserves. On Wednesday, Aug. 23, Loyzaga, also known as ‘The Big Difference’ was…
Coach Erik Spoelstra eager to watch Gilas games
By NIKOLE JAVIER Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is looking forward to catching some of the games of the Gilas Pilipinas and meet up with fellow coach Chot Reyes…
Clarkson leads Gilas 12 for World Cup; Newsome final cut
By REYNALD MAGALLON The 12 players who were tasked to carry the pride, hope and prayers of the entire basketball-crazy nation on their shoulders have finally been named. Gilas Pilipinas…
Australian Mark Torcaso appointed new Filipina coach
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has appointed Australian Mark Torcaso as the new head coach of its women’s national team. The federation made the announcement on Wednesday,…
SM prepares PWDs, elderly for emergency preparedness
Experts maintain taking the proper actions of duck, cover, and hold during an earthquake can save lives. But for Mr. Ramon Apilado, a member of the Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, it…
Ping Lacson to FIBA teams: Avoid EDSA or risk game default
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Avoid EDSA or lose by default. That’s former Sen. Ping Lacson’s unsolicited advice to all teams taking part in the FIBA World Cup so they can avoid…
Kipyegon and Barshim make history at the worlds
BUDAPEST (AFP) – Kenya's Faith Kipyegon won a historic third world 1500m gold on Tuesday and although Qatari high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim missed out on a fourth crown,…
Yasmien Kurdi, Rocco Nacino in suspenseful action drama ‘The Missing Husband’
Scammers come in many guises. Do you think yourself adroit enough to avoid them? And how do you survive an investment scam? These are the questions posed by GMA’s latest…
Banking on youth brigade, Team USA aims for Basketball World Cup redemption
OKINAWA (AFP) ˗ Slovenia's Luka Doncic and France's Rudy Gobert will be among the NBA's international stars trying to stop the United States from regaining the Basketball World Cup when…
