SEABA winner grouped with Australia in Asian Qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines – The 2017 SEABA Championships winner will be one of the first teams to get a crack at basketball heavyweight Australia in the upcoming Asian Qualifiers for the 2019 FIBA World...
View ArticleUAAP Football: Gayoso has his moment as Ateneo's men seal the deal
On a stirring final day in Season 79 Football, Ateneo defeated FEU to win the men's title and La Salle's women ended a 7-year title drough on Sunday, May 7. Here are my observations from the game...
View ArticlePogoy looks forward to facing Thai team that nearly beat them in 2016
MANILA, Philippines – Cadets like RR Pogoy and Jio Jalalon who are now part of Gilas Pilipinas will have extra motivation when they face Thailand in the 2017 SEABA Championships next week.Pogoy, for...
View ArticleKai Sotto towers above the competition for Batang Gilas
MANILA, Philippines – All his life, Kai Sotto never felt belittled—literally.During flag ceremonies, teachers would call out students in the narrow corridor outside the classroom and usually shout,...
View ArticleKobe Paras decides to transfer to Cal State Northridge
MANILA, Philippines – Kobe Paras has made a decision.The 19-year-old announced Tuesday, May 9, he will transfer to NCAA Division I school Cal State Northridge, according to multiple reports."I'd like...
View ArticleLionel Messi lookalike causes stir in Iran
TEHRAN, Iran – Iranian student Reza Parastesh looks so much like his sporting hero Lionel Messi that it almost landed him in jail for disrupting public order this week.So many people came out to take...
View ArticleBouchard beats fallen idol Sharapova in Madrid
MADRID, Spain – Eugenie Bouchard claimed she had the support of the tennis world after matching her fighting talk with some thrilling tennis to shock Maria Sharapova 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 in the second round...
View ArticleAncajas to defend title against Kinoshita on Pacquiao-Horn card
MANILA, Philippines - Jerwin Ancajas will make the second defense of his IBF junior bantamweight title against mandatory challenger Teiru Kinoshita on the Manny Pacquiao-Jeff Horn undercard July 2 at...
View ArticleOliver admits Batang Gilas lacks ‘camaraderie’ but ready for SEABA U16
MANILA, Philippines – The main weapons: height and speed.With only a few days, the Batang Gilas is already maximizing its time as it amps up for the Southeast Asian Basketball Association Under-16...
View ArticleDuno, Palicte to have 'homecoming' fights in Gensan
Filipino prospects Romero Duno and Aston Palicte will return to the Philippines after wins in the United States for stay-busy fights on June 10 at Robinson’s Mall in General Santos City.Duno (13-1, 12...
View ArticleThe legendary depth of the San Antonio Spurs
As a basketball organization, the San Antonio Spurs are the epitome of excellence and class.They have amassed 5 NBA Championships in the last 20 straight seasons that they appeared in the playoffs. As...
View ArticleAlyssa Valdez, Mika Reyes team up for the first time in Clash of Heroes
MANILA, Philippines - Alyssa Valdez and Mika Reyes, both prominent stalwarts of UAAP rival teams Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles and De La Salle University Lady Spikers, will team up for the...
View ArticlePhilippines to host 2018 FIBA 3x3 World Cup
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines may not have gotten the rights to host the 2019 FIBA World Cup, but they’ll get to host the 2018 FIBA 3x3 World Cup. FIBA announced that Samahang Basketbol ng...
View ArticleGilas cautioned to watch out for 3 teams at SEABA
MANILA, Philippines - Despite being favorites to win the title, the Gilas Pilipinas squad refuse to take things for granted as they prepare for battle in the 2017 SEABA Championships starting this...
View ArticleLOOK: Gilas Pilipinas armed with Lebron James’ 'Agimat' in SEABA
MANILA, Philippines - Apart from donning the national colors for the upcoming SEABA Championships on Friday, the Gilas Pilipinas will also be equipped with their own ‘agimat’ in the form of the newest...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Philippines vs Myanmar - SEABA 2017 Championships
The title defense begins for Gilas Pilipinas as they face Myanmar in their opening match of 2017 SEABA Championships at 7pm on Friday, May 12.Gilas vs Myanmar will be the culmination of an opening day...
View ArticleFormer PBA player Dorian Peña arrested in drug buy-bust – report
MANILA, Philippines – Former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) player Dorian Peña was reportedly been arrested in a drug entrapment operation on Wednesday, May 10, in Mandaluyong City. A GMA News...
View ArticleGAB, DOH to provide free MRIs, PhilHealth to pro boxers
MANILA, Philippines – The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) took a major step toward improving safety measures for professional boxers on Thursday, May 11, announcing a partnership with the Department...
View ArticleIndonesia's import awaits clearance to play in SEABA 2017
MANILA, Philippines – Indonesia's American naturalized player Jamarr Johnson sat out the team's opener against Singapore on Friday, May 12 in the 2017 SEABA Championships here.The 28-year-old forward...
View ArticleAs expected, Gilas Pilipinas thrashes Myanmar in SEABA 2017 opener
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – 107 points.That's how much Gilas Pilipinas led and won against neighbors Myanmar in their 147-40 opening day victory in the 2017 SEABA men's championship on Friday, May...
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