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FILIPINO American NBA coach Erik Spoelstra said he initially dreamed of playing in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). “Growing up, my goal initially was to play in the PBA,” Spoelstra, who is an assistant coach on team USA, told reporters in Taguig on Wednesday. “That was always a dream of …

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 Kings, former Gilas Pilipinas star Jimmy Alapag has sent his best wishes Friday to the Philippine team minutes before it debuted in the FIBA Basketball World …

Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena is through to the finals of the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary on Wednesday. Having been able to clear the height of 5.75 meters in his first attempt at the qualifying round, he is able to advance. EJ Obiena PHOTO BY …

Far Eastern University flexed its muscle on defense to overcome its offensive miscues, foiling Perpetual Help, 28-26, 17-25, 25-17, 25-13, to notch is second straight victory in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila on Wednesday. The FEU Lady Tamaraws V-LEAGUE PHOTO  The Lady Tamaraws came …

US National Basketball Association star Jordan Clarkson will lead the 12 men who will represent the host Philippines in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which starts Friday. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) President Al Panlilio confirmed the composition of the Gilas Pilipinas official lineup – a mix of veterans and …

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ALEX Eala moved up in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles rankings. From 248th, the Filipino tennis ace rose to 217th in the world as of Tuesday, August 22. Alex Eala PHOTO FROM EALA’S FACEBOOK PAGE  Eala, though, is still thee ranks lower than her career-best 214th. The 18-year-old leaped …

FOR Gilas Pilipinas and head coach Chot Reyes, their third and last preparatory friendly against Mexico at the PhilSports Arena last Monday came and went almost as an afterthought. Moments after Gilas Pilipinas gave world No. 30 Mexico a big scare, 84-77, despite the absence of NBA star Jordan Clarkson …

FILIPINO pole vault ace Ernest John “EJ” Obiena is set to compete anew in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The pride of Tondo battles in the 35-man elimination round set at the National Athletics Center today, August 23. Ernest John ‘EJ’ Obiena PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO  Competition starts …