Gilas Pilipinas’ Roger Pogoy during a game against Angola in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Roger Pogoy refused to give up despite Gilas Pilipinas’ slim chances of qualifying for the next round after absorbing their second straight loss in the Fiba World Cup 2023. Gilas Pilipinas fell to Angola, 80-70, on Sunday at …
Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes did not beat around the bush after the loss to Angola in Group A of the 2023 Fiba World Cup. Reyes called it how it is: Gilas won’t win with a poor shooting performance. That’s exactly what happened as Gilas fired blanks …
Italy looks on during a game against the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Italy has no time to sulk over its tough loss to the Dominican Republic as skipper Luigi Datome urges his team to keep the faith in themselves ahead of their crucial match against Gilas Pilipinas …
Gilas Pilipinas’ June Mar Fajardo goes for a shot against the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. -FIBA BOCAUE — June Mar Fajardo felt a tinge of regret after Gilas Pilipinas’ gallant stand fell short to the Karl-Anthony Towns-led Dominican Republic, 87-81, Friday night in the Fiba World Cup at Philippine Arena here. “It’s too …
Bruno Fernando finishes as the second player in twin digits for Angola with 13 points. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ BOCAUE—Angola gave it all it had in losing to Italy at the start of the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup Friday night, but star guard Childe Dundão believes that they are still in the right frame …
Gilas Pilipinas’ June Mar Fajardo goes for a shot against the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net BOCAUE—If there was ever any doubt, June Mar Fajardo showed on Friday night that he can also be an offensive force on the Fiba World Cup stage. Aside from Jordan Clarkson, Gilas also turned to …
Angola’s Childe Dundao during a game against Italy in the Fiba World Cup at Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net BOCAUE — Childe Dundao said Angola will be having to lick its wounds quickly after an 81-67 loss to the mighty Italians on the Fiba World Cup’s opening night in the Philippines. “We lost …
Gilas Pilipinas and Montenegro during a Fiba World Cup exhibition game just days before the global showcase tips off in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. SBP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas found Montenegro too tough to handle on Sunday. Led by NBA star Nikola Vucevic of the Chicago Bulls, Montenegro pulled away in the second half …
Sheffield United face Nottingham Forest on Friday night for the first time since their play-off semi-final defeat at the City Ground 15 months. Sky Sports News senior reporter Tim Thornton explains why a challenging summer won’t be used as an excuse to derail their bid for Premier League survival… Sheffield United are a work in …
Rain or Shine guard Gian Mamuyac against UAE at the William Jones Cup in Taipei. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines-Rain or Shine slipped to 0-3 in the 42nd William Jones Cup on Monday after dealing a stinging 73-71 loss to the United Arab Emirates on Monday at Taipei Heping Gymnasium. The Elasto Painters had their chances …