الوسم: Manila
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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Karl-Anthony Towns arrives in Manila, wants to make Dominican Republic proud in Fiba World Cup – rezal404
Karl-Anthony Towns of the Dominican Republic arrives in Manila for the Fiba World Cup. Denison Dalupang/PDI MANILA, Philippines-Karl-Anthony Towns, the Dominican Republic and Minnesota Timberwolves star, arrived in Manila on Monday night with a simple mission in mind for the Fiba World Cup. “Playing. Just playing basketball. That’s just really it,” Towns told reporters at…
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Ivory Coast, Montenegro arrive in Manila – rezal404
Delegation from Ivory Coast arrives in the Philippines ahead of the Fiba World Cup. –FIBB PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Ivory Coast and Montenegro, two teams that will test the mettle of Gilas Pilipinas a week before the Fiba World Cup, are now in town. The Elephants were first to arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport at 6…
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Jordan Clarkson, now in Manila, upbeat ahead of Gilas’ Fiba World Cup bid – rezal404
Jordan Clarkson arrives in Manila to lead Gilas Pilipinas in the Fiba World Cup. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas’ naturalized ace Jordan Clarkson arrived in Manila on Tuesday morning, feeling optimistic about what lies ahead with the Fiba World Cup just around the corner. “I think we got a good chance to do some things—hopefully,…
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Manila Digger make it 4-0 – rezal404
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Manila Digger stayed on top of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Women’s League following an 8-0 romp of Stallion-Laguna on Sunday at National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Maan Fornea produced a brace while captain Sharel Cruz was one of six players who also scored to give Manila Digger another full three…
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Italy stuns Brazil in VNL Manila amid cheers louder than it gets at home – rezal404
Italy in the VNL Manila leg. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Using the final week of the preliminaries to climb up the rankings as high as it can, Italy pounded Brazil with precision from the second set on to get to the right frame of mind heading into the rest of the Italians’ tough Volleyball Nations League…
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PH pro dunker caps successful Manila Masters hosting – rezal404
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Manila Chooks may have bowed out of title contention in the Fiba 3×3 World Tour Manila Masters 2023, but the Philippines snagged a consolation prize after Filipino pro dunker David Carlos won the dunk contest on Sunday. The 34-year-old Carlos beat out Australia’s Brodie Stephens and fellow local dunker Daniel Marcelo to…
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