• November 25, 2024

Really Tall Blacks plus experienced captain make for a tough Gilas Pilipinas assignment

Corey Webster (with ball) has tormented Gilas Pilipinas once before. —FIBA PHOTO Gilas Pilipinas’ first stern test in the Fiba Asia Cup will come against New Zealand, a roster built with young talent peppered with veteran presence—just like how the Nationals have been assembled. There will be plenty of names to take a closer look…

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Alas women draw tough first FIVB assignment

Alas Pilipinas during a VNL meet and greet at Mall of Asia Arena.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The popular Alas Pilipinas national women’s volleyball team returns to action next week, and right off the bat, the squad will be playing a do-or-die game against a formidable foe in Vietnam when the FIVB Challenger Cup gets off the ground…

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After big win, Trillo wary of Bolts’ next assignment

Shonn Miller (top), rose to the occasion for Meralco against league-leading Magnolia in an out-of-town match. —PBA IMAGES Meralco coach Luigi Trillo knows he has his work cut out for him when Meralco takes the first of the two steps leading toward a playoff advantage. The Bolts are coming off a morale-boosting upset of defensive…

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The Ginebra effect: Kings assignment has Fuel Masters scurrying to drawing board

Phoenix Fuel Masters’ import Johnathan Williams III. –PBA IMAGES Phoenix Super LPG coach Jamike Jarin swiftly put his charges’ spirited 99-98 victory over desperate Converge behind him after Saturday’s PBA Commissioner’s Cup clash. Tough to dwell on one win when you have the Kings coming up. The Fuel Masters’ resolve and record will be tested…

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