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  1. LI Yueru will not be representing China in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup after losing her passport.

    Li skipping World Cup after losing passport

    China WNBA star Li Yueru out of FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin after passport lost in mail in US — Dallas Wings center 27, 6-foot-7, China’s top scorer at…

    1 MIN READ

  2. KAI Sotto, AJ Edu, Dwight Ramos, Carl Tamayo, June Mar Fajardo and Kevin Quiambao are expected to carry the load following the absence of Justin Brownlee in the fourth window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

    Lucky break

    Gilas Pilipinas’ 82-81 overtime win over Jordan sparks debate over Kai Sotto’s controversial wedge-ball basket, a missed call that FIBA rules currently do not…

    3 MIN READ

  3. KAI Sotto serves as the pillar of strength that lifted Gilas Pilipinas to back-to-back wins over Jordan and Iran in the fourth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers over the weekend.

    AGAINST ALL ODDS

    Gilas survives killer stretch, boosts World Cup chances

    4 MIN READ

  4. Gilas Pilipinas gets a big boost as Kai Sotto makes his return in time for next week’s resumption of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

    No need for a miracle

    Gilas Pilipinas’ all-Filipino squad swept Jordan and Iran without Justin Brownlee, boosting its FIBA World Cup hopes while exposing the need for a deeper pool…

    3 MIN READ

  5. AGAINST ALL ODDS

    AGAINST ALL ODDS

    Gilas survives killer stretch, boosts World Cup bid

    4 MIN READ

  6. CANADIAN coach Burke ‘BT’ Toews is embracing the huge challenge of leading the Gilas Pilipinas Women squad to greater heights.

    ALWAYS ON HIS TOEWS

    Canadian coach leading Gilas Women to right direction

    6 MIN READ

  8. Corey Webster leads with 22 points in New Zealand’s 126-74 victory over Syria in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

    New Zealand demolishes Syria

    New Zealand crushed Syria, 126-74, to sweep the fourth window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, improve to 6-2 in Group E and strengthen its path to…

    2 MIN READ

  9. Scottie Thompson is far from perfect, but he gets the job done with his hustle and energy to help Gilas Pilipinas.

    Cone defends Thompson’s Gilas inclusion

    Scottie Thompson silences critics with his all-around impact for Gilas Pilipinas, as Tim Cone praises his defense, rebounding and hustle in the Philippines’…

    2 MIN READ

  10. Oceanians ease out Gilas' way to standings

    Oceanians ease out Gilas' way to standings

    Dominant victories by Australia and New Zealand over Jordan and Syria leave Gilas Pilipinas needing a critical win against Iran to advance in the FIBA World…

    1 MIN READ

  11. Tim Cone could call in either Justin Arana or RJ Abarrientos in the event Carl Tamayo won’t be ready when Gilas battles Iran on Sunday in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

    Arana, Abarrientos on standby mode

    Carl Tamayo’s ankle injury puts his availability for Gilas Pilipinas’ crucial clash with Iran in doubt, with Justin Arana and RJ Abarrientos ready to step in…

    2 MIN READ

  12. Sotto downplays heroics against Jordan

    Sotto downplays heroics against Jordan

    Kai Sotto makes a triumphant Gilas Pilipinas return with 18 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks, sealing an 82-81 overtime win over Jordan with a crucial late…

    2 MIN READ

  14. New Zealand clips Iran in overtime

    New Zealand clips Iran in overtime

    New Zealand edged Iran, 93-91, in overtime at the Mall of Asia Arena to improve to 5-2 in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers, with Sam…

    2 MIN READ

  15. Kai Sotto’s last-minute inclusion could potentially revive Gilas Pilipinas’ hopes in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

    Can Sotto come to Gilas’ rescue?

    Kai Sotto returns to Gilas Pilipinas after a two-year absence as the Philippines fights for survival in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, facing Jordan…

    2 MIN READ

  16. KAI Sotto battles through two Jordanian defenders as he drives to the basket, before his game-clinching block sent the Mall of Asia Arena into a frenzy.

    Sotto swat lifts Gilas past Jordan

    Kai Sotto powers Gilas Pilipinas to an 82-81 overtime comeback win over Jordan in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

    2 MIN READ

  18. Much is expected from Kai Sotto in his return to help Gilas Pilipinas stay in the hunt for a seat in the 2027 FIBA World Cup.

    Gilas’ battle for survival begins

    Gilas Pilipinas opens the second round of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers against Jordan at Mall of Asia Arena, needing wins to stay alive in the…

    3 MIN READ