Tim Cone on Justin Brownlee’s failed doping test: ‘It kind of blows our mind’

Tim Cone reacts during the gold medal game between the Philippines and Jordan. —REUTERS MANILA, Philippines—Coach Tim Cone admitted that Justin Brownlee’s positive doping test after Gilas Pilipinas’ Asian Games gold conquest came as an absolute surprise for him. Cone, who steered the Philippines to the historic victory that ended a 61-year drought, said there…

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As Ginebra rests bid on Tony Bishop, Tim Cone optimistic on versatility

Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net From what he saw in Tony Bishop the last time Barangay Ginebra faced the import, coach Tim Cone sees no problem dealing with the dilemma of having to find a temporary replacement for Justin Brownlee.“ We really liked his versatility, the way he can play on and off…

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Tim Cone gets to do a little ‘writing’ for Philippine basketball

Philippines’ coach Earl Cone is carried by his team players after winning the gold medal game between Jordan and the Philippines at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on October 6, 2023. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) Sometime at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Tim Cone spoke…

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Tim Cone’s role in Gilas’ Asian Games gold triumph more than just a coincidence

Gilas Pilipinas players carry their head coach Tim Cone following their win over Jordan in the men’s basketball gold medal match at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) Tim Cone sounded so grounded when he said that the Philippines winning the Asian Games  gold was just a…

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Tim Cone-coached Gilas lifts PH back to Asian Games glory

Gilas Pilipinas members celebrate with their gold medals after defeating Jordan in their men’s basketball gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. REUTERS/Marko Djurica A little over a month removed from a lackluster World Cup campaign and some 1,700 kilometers away from home, Gilas Pilipinas finally found a…

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Tim Cone’s defensive tweaks key to Gilas’ gold medal win, says Brownlee

Gilas Pilipinas players carry their head coach Tim Cone following their win over Jordan in the men’s basketball gold medal match at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) MANILA, Philippines–A tweak on Gilas Pilipinas’ defense, according to its indefatigable star, proved to be the key in the…

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Tim Cone all praises for Brownee, Gilas after ‘miracle’ win over China

Justin Brownlee and Gilas Pilipinas celebrate victory after the men’s basketball match between Philippines and China in the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium on October 4, 2023. (Photo by CHINASPORTS/VCG )No Use China. MANILA, Philippines — Even Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone couldn’t stop marveling at Justin Brownlee’s amazing clutch plays…

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‘They’re a leaderless group of players’ | Tim Sherwood’s ruthless assessment of Manchester United | Video | Watch TV Show

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Tim Sherwood gives his thoughts on Manchester United’s start to the season, fresh from their 3-1 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League.

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Motivation high for Tim Cone’s Gilas Pilipinas

Tim Cone (second from left) gives out pointers to (from left) Chris Newsome, Calvin Oftana, Calvin Abueva and Terrence Romeo while the women’s team trains in the background. —MARLO CUETO. Just days away from the Asian Games, Tim Cone can strike off a few things from his worry list. He already has a 12-man roster,…

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Gilas Final 12 for Asian Games ‘excited, motivated’, says Tim Cone

Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone during the team’s opening training with the Gilas Women’s team on Thursday at Philsports Arena. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas is just more than a week away from competing in the pandemic-delayed 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, and interim coach Tim Cone is ready for it. And so is…

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