Tag: rezal404
Dream Fiba World Cup run continues for Italians – rezal404
Italy in the Fiba World Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Italy came to Manila for the Fiba World Cup with a dream. And after a 73-57 dismantling of Puerto Rico where Giampaolo Ricci came to Italy’s rescue in the fourth quarter, the Italians are daring to dream some more. “We’re happy. This game was crucial for us.…
Read More
Senators cheer Gilas win vs ‘bully’ China – rezal404
Jordan Clarkson leads the Philippines to a win in the Fiba World Cup. (Photo by MARLO CUETO / INQUIRER.net) They may have failed in their Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup bid, but senators said Gilas Pilipinas’ 21-point drubbing of China on Saturday night was its “most important” win in the international tournament. Wearing T-shirts…
Read More
Half of Gilas World Cup squad likely out for Asian Games gold quest – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas huddles during a game against the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Gilas Pilipinas ignited revelries all over the country when it closed out what had been a turbulent Fiba World Cup campaign with a 96-75 victory over great Asian rival China on Saturday night. It was supposed to give…
Read More
Steve Kerr finds silver lining in Team USA loss to Lithuania – rezal404
Team USA coach Steve Kerr during a game against Lithuania in the Fiba World Cup. -FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines-Coach Steve Kerr opted to put a silver lining to Team USA’s 110-104 loss to Lithuania in a shock result that wrapped up the second round action of the Fiba World Cup on Sunday at Mall of…
Read More
Ferrari to review Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc Italian GP battle after ‘on the limit’ contest – rezal404
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc had an epic battle at Monza for P3 Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc had an epic battle at Monza for P3 Team-mates Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc agreed that their thrilling Italian Grand Prix battle was “on the limit” as…
Read More
Jonas Valanciunas relishes Lithuania’s first win over Team USA since 2004 – rezal404
Lithuania’s Jonas Valanciunas. –FIBA BASKETBALL MANILA, Philippines–Jonas Valanciunas hailed the performance put up by Lithuania in scoring a massive win over the United States at the conclusion of the Fiba World Cup’s second round action on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. The Lithuanians prevailed 110-104, much to the astonishment of a predominantly pro-Team USA…
Read More
Latvia routs Brazil, advances to Fiba World Cup quarterfinals – rezal404
Latvia celebrates after clinching a spot in the Fiba World Cup quarterfinals with a win over Brazil. -FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines-Latvia’s fairytale ride showed no trace of slowing down after trampling on trophy contender Brazil, 104-84, on Sunday night at the Indonesia Arena in Jakarta to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIBA World…
Read More An inspiration beyond basketball court – rezal404
Jordan Clarkson leads the Philippines to a win in the Fiba World Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has extended his warmest congratulations to Gilas Pilipinas’ victory against China during the 2023 Fiba World Cup, which he said is “a powerful source of inspiration” beyond the basketball court. Gilas Pilipinas,…
Read More
Italy books Fiba World Cup quarterfinals return after 25 years – rezal404
Italy’s Giampaolo Ricci in the Fiba World Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Giampaolo Ricci came to the rescue in the fourth quarter as Italy overcame Puerto Rico, 73-57, and booked its first Fiba World Cup quarterfinals appearance in 25 years on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Ricci scored 10 of his 15 points in…
Read More
Gilas Pilipinas earns ticket for Paris Olympics qualifiers – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas huddles up during a game against South Sudan in the Fiba World Cup classification. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas is still in contention for the 2024 Paris Olympics as it earned a ticket to the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) after ending its Fiba World Cup with a 96-75 win over China…
Read More