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  2. Fajardo shifts focus to pro career

    Fajardo shifts focus to pro career

    Mark Ashley Fajardo could still represent the Philippines in major international tournaments, including Olympic qualifiers, despite turning professional,…

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  3. ASIAN Games silver medalist Carlo Paalam guns for a slot to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics next year in Kazakhstan.

    ABAP braces for first Olympic qualifier

    ABAP plans to send six or seven Filipino boxers to the 2027 World Boxing Championships in Kazakhstan, where Olympic qualification berths for Los Angeles 2028…

    2 MIN READ

  4. JUNE Mar Fajardo (right) and Japeth Aguilar will be reunited when Gilas Pilipinas kicks off its training camp in preparation for the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Aguilar will be making another tour of national duty after being selected to replace the injured AJ Edu.

    Missed opportunity

    Gilas Pilipinas will play Jordan and Syria at the new SM Seaside Cebu Arena in February and March, prompting questions about why June Mar Fajardo’s farewell…

    3 MIN READ

  7. TIM Cone would like to see the new kids on the block make waves in the Asian Games in Japan so he could expand the Gilas pool for the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.

    Cone using Asiad as qualifier for Gilas pool

    Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone will use the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as a test for potential additions to the team’s pool for the November FIBA World Cup…

    2 MIN READ

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. AGAINST ALL ODDS

    AGAINST ALL ODDS

    Gilas survives killer stretch, boosts World Cup bid

    4 MIN READ

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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…

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  16. 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…

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  17. 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