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Gilas upsets defending champion Iran behind Castro's 26
MANILA, Philippines (3rd UPDATE) – Gilas Pilipinas used a strong third quarter run to upset rivals and defending champions Iran, 87-73, in the second round of the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship on Monday,...
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WATCH: Blatche hits circus layup, swats Kamrani's shot
MANILA, Philippines - Andray Blatche suffered a sprain to his right ankle the day before against Japan, but someone forgot to tell Andray Blatche.The naturalized Gilas Pilipinas center showed the...
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IN PHOTOS: Gilas takes down giant Iran at FIBA Asia
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas has proven this much: the giants of Iran are beatable.The Philippine national men's basketball team overcame the defending champions, 87-73, in the second round of...
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Gilas triumph over Iran more than just another win
MANILA, Philippines – For years, the big brother bullied the little brother.Big bro was too big, too fast, too strong, too good. Following one defeat after the other, the little bro would say, “maybe...
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Jayson Castro is still the best point guard in Asia
MANILA, Philippines - Jayson Castro has been, for the benefit of those living under a rock, the best point guard in Asia for the last few years. The Gilas Pilipinas playmaker was acknowledged as such...
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WATCH: Jayson Castro's monster game vs Iran
MANILA, Philippines – Two years ago Jayson Castro was part of the FIBA Asia Championship Mythical Team and officially became Asia's best point guard.He still is.Castro, known internationally as Jayson...
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WATCH: Terrence Romeo drains stepback triple vs Iran
MANILA, Philippines – Terrence Romeo was key in helping Gilas Pilipinas sustain its critical third quarter run that eventually resulted into an 87-73 triumph over the favored Iran in the 2015 FIBA Asia...
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WATCH: How Gilas overcame Iran at FIBA Asia
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas finally defeated longtime rival Iran, 87-73, in the second round of the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship on Monday, September 28 in Changsha, Hunan, China.(IN PHOTOS:...
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Andray Blatche is Hamed's Ha-Daddy in first FIBA Asia clash
MANILA, Philippines – For years, the FIBA Asia championship has been dominated by Hamed Haddadi, a 7-foot-2, former NBA player who’s used his size to terrorize Iran’s continental rivals and help his...
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Joe Devance, Tim Cone to reunite in Ginebra after 4-team trade
MANILA, Philippines – Stretch big man Joe Devance and 18-time PBA champion head coach Tim Cone is set to reunite at Barangay Ginebra San Miguel after new PBA Commissioner Chito Narvasa approved a...
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Facing Gilas Pilipinas - India
MANILA, Philippines - There have been a couple of huge upsets in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship. There was that opening day 75-73 shocker that Palestine pulled on the Philippines. And there was that...
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Alapag, Belga elated with Gilas win vs old foe Iran
MANILA, Philippines – Jimmy Alapag and Beau Belga, members of the Gilas Pilipinas squad that won silver in the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship, felt vindicated with the current national team’s upset of...
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LIVE BLOG: Gilas vs India – 2015 FIBA Asia second round
MANILA, Philippines – On to the final game of the second round.Gilas Pilipinas will try to finish the second round as the top seed as they clash with upset-seeking India on Tuesday, September 29 in the...
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Pulling no punches: Carlos Padilla on refereeing the Thrilla in Manila
Carlos Padilla is a man of confidence.He accepted the job to referee the third fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier - the gig that altered and defined his life - having never officiated a bout...
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The secret to Hontiveros and Taulava’s playing longevity
MANILA, Philippines – Each time ageless veterans Asi Taulava and Dondon Hontiveros step onto the court for national duty with Gilas Pilipinas, so few doubt their heart and passion for the game....
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NBA Finals defeats harder to take, says LeBron James
LOS ANGELES, USA - Lebron James admitted Monday he is finding it harder and harder to accept the bitter sting of defeat in the NBA Finals as he prepares for another tilt at glory this year.The...
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Injured Messi is 'irreplaceable' for Barcelona
MADRID, Spain - Barcelona coach Luis Enrique admitted it is impossible to replace Lionel Messi as the European champions face up to living without the 4-time World Player of the Year for up to 8...
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Gilas brushes off India to secure top seed at FIBA Asia
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Gilas Pilipinas bucked a cold start and pulled away in the third quarter to hand India a 99-65 beating in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship on Tuesday, September 29 in...
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WATCH: Romeo to Rosser for the alley-oop slam vs India
MANILA, Philippines – With the win all but secured, Gilas Pilipinas rookies Terrence Romeo and Matt Ganuelas-Rosser had an opportunity for a highlight reel play against India in the 2015 FIBA Asia...
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WATCH: Gilas sweeps FIBA Asia 2nd round with rout of India
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas outclassed India, 99-65, to sweep the second round of the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship on Tuesday, September 29, and enter the quarterfinals as the top seed....
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