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Canada survives Senegal to make FIBA OQT semis
MANILA, Philippines – Canada was able to withstand a late-game rally by Senegal and pull away with a 58-55 victory to move to 2-0 and advance to the semifinals of the FIBA Manila Olympic Qualifying...
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Steve Nash thinks Kevin Durant joining the Warriors is ‘great’
MANILA, Philippines – The power paradigm in the NBA shifted this week when former MVP and unrestricted free agent Kevin Durant announced he plans to join the Golden State Warriors next season.Durant,...
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IN PHOTOS: Gilas loses heartbreaker to New Zealand
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine basketball team's road to Rio came to a halt on Wednesday, July 6 after losing a heartbreaker to New Zealand, 89-80 at Mall of Asia Arena.Unlike on Tuesday, when...
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WATCH: New Zealand performs Haka dance before Gilas showdown
MANILA, Philippines – The New Zealand and Gilas Pilipinas match got off to an emotional start on Wednesday, July 6 as the Tall Blacks performed its traditional Haka dance moments before the opening...
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Gilas falls to New Zealand, gets eliminated in front of home crowd
MANILA, Philippines – And just like that, the dream for Rio has come to an end. The Philippine men’s national basketball team was officially eliminated from the FIBA Manila Olympic Qualifying...
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Senegal grateful for PH fan support against Canada
MANILA, Philippines – Two years ago Filipinos were against the guys in green at the Spain FIBA World Cup. This time, the home fans found themselves rooting for the visiting Senegal in the 2016 FIBA...
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Netizens still proud despite Gilas Pilipinas' FIBA OQT exit
MANILA, Philippines – The quest for a spot at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil may have been over for Gilas Pilipinas but the Philippines’ men’s national basketball team once again...
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Jayson Castro may retire from Gilas after FIBA OQT disappointment
MANILA, Philippines – Could this be the last we’ve seen of Jayson Castro in a Pilipinas uniform? The veteran playmaker hinted that the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament might have been his last...
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Gilas in pain, but ‘can’t stop being proud’ - Norwood
MANILA, Philippines – The dream of making the 2016 Rio Olympics came to an end when the Philippines lost to New Zealand on the second day of the FIBA Manila Olympic Qualifying Tournament on Wednesday,...
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Mixed emotions for New Zealand coach after beating mentor Tab Baldwin
MANILA, Philippines - After New Zealand painfully ended the Philippines’ Olympic dreams with a masterful 89-80 victory in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament last Wednesday, July 6, at the Mall of...
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Baldwin sees positives for Gilas despite early OQT exit
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine men’s national basketball team became the first nation to get eliminated in the FIBA Manila Olympic Qualifying Tournament after losing to New Zealand on Wednesday,...
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'Dragon-slayer' Ronaldo shatters Wales' Euro 2016 dreams
LYON, France - Cristiano Ronaldo became the "Dragon-slayer" as his record-equalling ninth European Championship goal helped power Portugal past Real Madrid teammate Gareth Bales' Wales and into the...
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WATCH: Highlights of Gilas Pilipinas vs New Zealand
MANILA, Philippines - Gilas Pilipinas fell short for a second straight night, losing 89-80 to New Zealand Wednesday night, July 6 at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines.Gilas started slow but...
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Dwyane Wade agrees to join Chicago Bulls - report
NEW YORK, USA - Dwyane Wade, a 3-time NBA champion with Miami, is set to join his hometown Chicago Bulls following 13 seasons with the Heat, the US media reported Wednesday night, July 6.The 34-year...
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Huey, Mirnyi advance to Wimbledon men's doubles semifinals
MANILA, Philippines - The tandem of Filipino Treat Huey and Max Mirnyi of Belarus advanced to the Wimbledon men’s doubles semifinals on Tuesday, July 5 (Wednesday Manila time), making Huey the first...
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Jon Jones out of UFC 200 main event after possible anti-doping violation
MANILA, Philippines – Another major setback has hit the UFC 200 pay-per-view card as one of the biggest rematches in the organization’s history has been scratched off just 3 days before the event.UFC...
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Veteran De Ocampo retires from Gilas Pilipinas
MANILA, Philippines – Ranidel De Ocampo had long been contemplating hanging up his Pilipinas jersey for good, especially after suffering from a back injury late last year. But after Gilas Pilipinas...
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New Zealand’s Paul Henare feels for his mentor, Tab Baldwin
MANILA, Philippines – After New Zealand ended the Philippines’ Olympic dreams with a masterful 89-80 victory in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament last Wednesday, July 6, at the Mall of Asia Arena,...
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Turkey escapes Senegal, makes FIBA OQT semis
MANILA, Philippines – The Turkey national basketball team pulled away late in the fourth quarter to defeat Senegal, 68-62, and make the semifinals of the FIBA Manila Olympic Qualifying Tournament on...
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How to create a better atmosphere at Gilas home games
MANILA, Philippines – I may be mostly a football writer, but like any red-blooded Filipino, I'm hard-wired to appreciate hoops, especially a team with our flag on their singlet. During FIBA Asia in...
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