PH coach Saintfiet sees ‘Surprise in Manila’ happening

Keeper Neil Etheridge (right) is consoled by a PH team staff after the 1-0 loss to Iran. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Coach Tom Saintfiet offered some silver linings on the defeat the Philippine men’s football team absorbed at the hands of Iraq in the World Cup/Asian Qualifiers match on Thursday. For Saintfiet, the team formerly known as…

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PBA: Maverick Ahanmisi relishes first ‘Manila Clasico’ despite Ginebra loss

Ginebra’s Maverick Ahanmisi is being guarded by his younger brother Jerrick during a game in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Despite Ginebra’s close loss to Magnolia on Sunday, new Gin King Maverick Ahanmisi still enjoyed his first taste of “Manila Clasico.” Finishing with a double-double of 21 points and 13 rebounds, Ahanmisi flourished playing…

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Kaya sets up PFF Women’s League title match with Manila Digger

PFF PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Kaya-Iloilo earned the right to face Manila Digger for the championship of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Women’s League after rallying past La Salle, 2-1, in their semifinal match held Saturday at Rizal Memorial Stadium. Hazel Lustan’s penalty in the 65th minute spelled the difference as Kaya, the top team at the…

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Fiba, Manila organizers reflect on World Cup’s successes

Germany wins the Fiba World Cup after beating Serbia in the final. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines— None of the teams that medaled in the 2019 FIBA World Cup made the medal round at this year’s World Cup. And only two quarterfinalists from 2019 made the quarterfinals this year. It represents almost unprecedented turnover, and FIBA…

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Luka Doncic, Slovenia hold first practice in Manila ahead of Fiba World Cup quarterfinals – rezal404

Slovenia’s Luka Doncic and Germany’s Dennis Schroder in the Fiba World Cup. -FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The biggest stars outside Team USA have landed in Manila for the final phase of the Fiba World Cup. And there’s none brighter than Luka Doncic, who led Slovenia to the Fiba World Cup quarterfinals after a spectacular campaign in…

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Ex-San Miguel import John Holland happy with Manila return – rezal404

Puerto Rico’s John Holland in the Fiba World Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines —Puerto Rico’s John Holland, a former San Miguel Beermen import, is relishing his return to Manila where he is having a much better showing compared to his last game in the country four years ago. Holland made  big shot to keep Puerto…

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A different kind of heavyweight ‘Thrilla’ set in Manila      – rezal404

It seems everyone’s minds were not on the two games of the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup that took place Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena, but on the individual matchup that will highlight the battle of two European sides in 48 hours. “Definitely one of the toughest matchups that I’ve had,” Montenegro’s…

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Anthony Edwards, Team USA get home court edge in Manila for Fiba World Cup – rezal404

Team USA’s Anthony Edwards during a game against New Zealand in the Fiba World Cup at Mall of Asia Arena. FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Team USA’s opener in the Fiba World Cup at Mall of Asia Arena on Friday felt like a home game for Anthony Edwards and the rest of the Americans. Team USA, unsurprisingly…

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All the NBA players in Manila – rezal404

The absence of NBA stars Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Fiba World Cup has obviously diminished some of the luster surrounding the staging of international basketball’s biggest stage in the Philippines. That being said, there are still plenty of NBA cagers whose names may not be as big as “The Joker” or “The…

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Team USA gets warm welcome in Manila ahead of Fiba World Cup – rezal404

Assistant coach Erik Spoelstra receives a warm welcome upon Team USA’s arrival in Manila for the Fiba World Cup. Photo from USA Basketball MANILA, Philippines—The United States men’s basketball team on Tuesday arrived in Manila to begin final preparations in its quest to reclaim the Fiba World Cup. Images posted on social media by USA…

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