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‘Never say die,’ show ‘puso’ – rezal404
FILE – The Philippines’ Justin Brownlee. Photo from Fiba With Gilas Pilipinas opting to suit up Utah Jazz star Jordan Clarkson as its naturalized player for the Fiba World Cup, Justin Brownlee now gets the time to recover from a medical procedure and be ready in time for the Asian Games. Though still in some…
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EJ Obiena hopes stars align in Budapest for Worlds win – rezal404
Ernest John Obiena — REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon EJ Obiena is bracing for the forthcoming World Athletic Championships and he has no intentions of ending up second fiddle on a global platform. He just hopes the winning factors for the quest will go in his favor. “I’m physically capable of competing out there, but more than half…
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Gilas Pilipinas sets World Cup and Olympic bids in motion – rezal404
—FIBA.BASKETBALL Scottie Thompson and Kai Sotto are back in harness and Gilas Pilipinas is finally at full strength. But national coach Chot Reyes is well aware that the returning pair have some catching up to do if the Philippines wants to achieve its goal in the Fiba World Cup: Win the two games that could…
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Olga Carmona fires Spain into Women’s World Cup final with win over Sweden – rezal404
August 15, 2023 Spain’s Olga Carmona celebrates scoring their second goal with Teresa Abelleira in the Women’s World Cup semifinal match between Spain and Sweden. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay AUCKLAND–Olga Carmona struck late to lift Spain to a thrilling 2-1 semi-final win over Sweden on Tuesday and send the Iberians into a first Women’s World Cup decider…
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SBP hopes for ‘best’ Fiba World Cup showing from Gilas with at least two wins – rezal404
FILE–Gilas Pillipinas. Photo from Fiba MANILA, Philippines — The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is hoping that Gilas Pilipinas can win at least two games in the Fiba World Cup 2023 to surpass its previous outings and emerge as the best Asian team to clinch a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics. SBP president Al Panlilio…
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St. Benilde relishes ‘favorable challenge’ en route to NCAA Seasons 99 and 100 – rezal404
FILE–St Benilde Blazers coach Charles Tiu. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—As early as now, College of St. Benilde is already facing a challenge not just for NCAA Season 99 but also for Season 100. However, it’s a good type of challenge. The Blazers, who fell short of taking the Season 98 crown last year,…
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Gilas’ Jordan Clarkson stars in Fiba World Cup ‘Nothing Else Matters’ campaign – rezal404
Photo from Fiba MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas ace Jordan Clarkson, Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic and Japan standout Yuta Watanabe shared the spotlight in the Fiba World Cup’s “Nothing Else Matters” global campaign released on Monday. The 30-second video serves as a teaser for the global showcase, which tips off on August 25 in the Philippines, Japan…
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Philippines ‘95% ready’ for Fiba World Cup hosting – rezal404
Luis Scola, left, and Dirk Nowitzki during the Fiba World Cup draw at Araneta Coliseum. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER MANILA, Philippines — The country is “95 percent ready” for its historic hosting of the Fiba World Cup 2023 with 10 days to go before the opener at Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan and Mall of Asia Arena…
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Asian Champions League to relaunch with fewer teams, more prize money – rezal404
Al Ittihad’s Karim Benzema, center, fights for the ball during his team match against Al Raed in Saudi Professional League, in Buraidah, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. (AP Photo) KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia–The Asian Champions League will be rebranded in 2024 with fewer teams and a three-fold increase in prize money for the winner. A…
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Volleyball player Rhea Dimaculangan gets engaged – rezal404
Rhea Dimaculangan is engaged to her long time boyfriend. –RHEA DIMACULANGAN INSTAGRAM MANILA, Philippines—Veteran volleyball player Rhea Dimaculangan is now engaged. In an Instagram posted on Monday, Dimaculangan shared that she said yes to long-time partner Raymond Jomarcel Villarete’s marriage proposal in Lake Tahoe, California. “When the time is right, I, the Lord will make…
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