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TERRENCE Romeo’s road to recovery and his surprising return to Gilas Pilipinas after a four-year absence was a byproduct of his strong drive to get back into tip-top conditioning. San Miguel Beer physiotherapist Edward Bacason noted that the three-time PBA scoring champion went through rehab and strengthening in his effort …

Canada’s women’s volleyball team will begin its quest to qualify for its first Olympic Games in 28 years when the Women’s Volleyball Olympic Qualifying Tournament gets under way in three different countries (China, Japan and Poland) from Sept. 16-24. Team aims to clinch 1 of 6 spots available for Paris …

FILIPINA volleyball player Julia “Jia” Morado-de Guzman has shared her first photos for Japanese side Denso Airybees on her Instagram on Tuesday. Brazilian legend Thaisa Menezes (left) and Jia Morado PHOTO FROM MORADO’S IG  She met Brazilian Olympic silver medalists Rosamaria Montibeller and Gabriela Guimarães, as well as two-time Olympic …

FOR 16 years, PBA fans are used to seeing LA Tenorio run the show at backcourt as a playmaker for San Miguel, Alaska and for the last 10 years, with Barangay Ginebra. But for a change, the 39-year-old Tenorio will have a new role as he serves as one of …

(UPDATE) GILAS naturalized player Justin Brownlee admitted he’s still working his way back as far as conditioning is concerned since undergoing a minor ankle procedure over a month ago. But the 35-year-old Browlee said the thought of wearing the Gilas Pilipinas jersey once again brings so much excitement and energy …

MAGNOLIA coach Chito Victolero has no doubt that veteran forward Calvin Abueva will still be an impact player after being tapped by Gilas interim coach Tim Cone, five years since the “Beast” last saw action for the national team. Victolero mentioned that the long, 16-month suspension he had in recent …

AFTER a disappointing finish at the FIBA World Cup, USA Basketball still thanked Manila for its love for the game, for hosting the event. “Thank you, Manila,” it said on X. “Your love for the game is unrivaled.” The NBA-filled American roster managed a fourth place finish, after losing to …

PROMISING swimmer Mikhael Jasper “Mikee” Mojdeh is making a name on his own, leading the Philippines BEST (Behrouz Elite Swimming Team) to 17-gold medal haul in the PSI Grand Prix Developmental Swimming Championships held at the Teofilo Yldefonso Swimming Pool inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila. The Filipino-Iranian …

DENNIS Schroder could not wrap his head around the fact that Germany is finally a champion in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, where he’s also adjudged as the tournament MVP. “It’s unbelievable,” said Schroeder following Germany’s first-ever World Cup conquest through an 83-77 final win over Serbia on Sunday. “[We …

The Wagner siblings Moritz and Franz had do doubt Germany had all the tools to win the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Last Sunday, the Wagner brothers’ belief came to pass as Germany outlasted the Bogdan Bogdanovic-led Serbia, 83-77 to win the country’s first-ever World Cup basketball gold at the Mall …