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Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes believes the game of basketball offers life lessons that goes beyond the confines of the four corners of the hardcourt. No wonder, shortly after Gilas subdued the Ukraine under-20 team, 84-74 for the second straight night in their rematch Sunday night, Reyes asked one of …

Government leaders, sporting legends, national athletes, stakeholders, and sports enthusiasts gathered for the inaugural staging of the Philippine Sports Expo that opened on Friday, June 30, at the Okada Manila. The three-day event is organized by CX Build. Senate President Juan Miguel ‘Migz’ Zubiri (right) and FiberKinetics executive director Ian …

AFTER a successful debut in the super bantamweight division that saw him score a fifth round knockout of Colombian Wilner Soto, World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue could be the next target for former junior bantamweight Filipino champion Jerwin Ancajas. Even before Ancajas’ bout against Soto, a potential …

Unbeaten Christian Mark Daluz defeated fellow Fide Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca to gain a share of the lead after three rounds in the AQ Prime Stream FIDE Standard Open Chess Tournament that opened at the Robinson’s Metro East in Pasig City on Saturday, July 1. The victory allowed Daluz …

REIGNING UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagles outlasted the National University Bulldogs 65-63 in an exciting titular showdown to rule the Pinoyliga Collegiate Cup on Thursday, June 29, at the Villar Coliseum in Las Piñas City. Ateneo went undefeated in 10 games, including an 8-0 record in the group stage of …

KAI Sotto will have a chance to strengthen his bid to play in the NBA after the Orlando Magic officially included the young Filipino prospect in its roster for the Summer League that will run from July 7 to 17 in Las Vegas, Nevada. All the 21-year-old Sotto needs is …

CHOT Reyes is not in a rush to bring Gilas Pilipinas to its peak this early in training camp, noting that the first two tune-up matches played against Estonia and Finland gave him an idea what they need to work on as they prepare for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. …

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons ruled himself out on Friday of playing for Australia at the World Cup this year to instead focus on recovering from injuries. The three-time NBA All Star was omitted from his country’s squad named in May, but coach Brian Goorjian left the door open. Simmons, …

DEFENDING champion Creamline demolished newcomer Gerflor 25-18, 25-11, 25-12 for a 2-0 start in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Center on Thursday, June 29. The Creamline Cool Smashers celebrate a point against the Gerflor Defenders in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational …

Barangay Ginebra lived up to its never-say-die mantra during the first half of the single-round exhibition series. And the Gin Kings intend to keep playing that way when they tangle with the Terrafirma Dyip on Friday, June 30, at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Ginebra’s John Pinto scores …