WITH nine days to go before the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Filipino basketball fans are anxious to know who will make the final 12 for Gilas Pilipinas, and who among the remaining members of the pool will get cut. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas President Al Panlilio said he’s well aware …
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St. Benilde ready for NCAA Season 99, beyond with new recruits
New CSB recruits with team benefactor Frank Lao College of Saint Benilde is not only gearing up for the upcoming 99th season of the NCAA, but also preparing for the seasons beyond. In anticipation of the impending graduation of their seniors, the Blazers have reloaded by securing the commitments of …
Read More »SBP president hoping for best ever World Cup
SBP president Al S. Panlilio graces the special edition of the PSA Forum at the Meralco Conference Hall. It’s all systems go for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, with Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al S. Panlilio beaming with confidence on the country’s hosting of the global hoops conclave. “Everybody …
Read More »Neymar quits PSG to sign for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal
Paris, France – Brazil forward Neymar has signed for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain, the clubs announced on Tuesday, joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema as the latest big name lured to the oil-rich Gulf state. “I am here in Saudi Arabia, I am Hilali,” said Neymar, who has penned …
Read More »PH all set to host FIBA World Cup
IT’S all systems go for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, with Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al S. Panlilio beaming with confidence on the country’s hosting of the global hoops conclave. “Everybody is ready to go. I’m hoping the best World Cup ever for FIBA in terms of not …
Read More »Ironman PH, 70.3 Subic brace for record ’24 run
Eleven months into its 11th staging, the organizing Ironman Group is pulling out all the stops to guarantee not only a record draw and but also a highly successful Century Tuna Ironman Philippines and IM 70.3 Subic on June 9, 2024 in Subic Bay. In fact, registration for the two …
Read More »Bulldogs kick off V-League drive vs Tams
After the highly successful Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference, collegiate volley takes center stage beginning on Wednesday, August 16 with National Umiversity launching its title-retention drive against UAAP rival Far Eastern University in the men’s side of the 2023 V-League Collegiate Championship at the Paco Arena in Manila. The Bulldogs …
Read More »King’s Gambit chess players shine in tournaments
Intermediate and novice players from the King’s Gambit Chess School continue to make their mark in the local chess circuit led by 14-year-old Lester Jones Paruli who topped a club tournament in Pampanga over the weekend. Tiv Omanagay (right) bagged 4th place in a FIDE rated rapid chess tournament in …
Read More »Folayang eyes career rebirth vs Khan
A NEW day beckons for two-time ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang as he makes his much awaited return to the ONE Championship Circle. The Filipino mixed martial arts legend crosses paths anew with Amir Khan when they collide at ONE Fight Night 14: Stamp vs. Ham on September …
Read More »FIBA World Cup trophy now in Cebu
Filipino basketball fans all over the country will get a chance to see the top prize in international basketball as the Naismith Trophy will be flown to Cebu, Davao, Manila and Ilocos Norte for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour. The Naismith Trophy FIBA PHOTO Aside from seeing …
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