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Basketball Australia won't appeal FIBA sanctions

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 31 08:24 PM

Basketball Australia on Tuesday announced that it will not appeal the sanctions given by FIBA, following the Boomers' brawl with Gilas Pilipinas in their World Cup Asian Qualifier last July 2 at the Philippine Arena. Read more »

FIBA referee on PH Arena brawl: ‘Walang dapat sisihin, lahat may pagkukulang’

Dominic Menor, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 05 07:40 PM

Bong Pascual said he is used to seeing fights break out in games, but it was extraordinary to see one occur in a tournament on the world championship level. Read more »

Basketball Australia's reputation has 'taken a hit', CEO says

Reuters
Posted at Jul 03 10:14 PM

Basketball Australia's CEO Anthony Moore on Tuesday said his team's reputation had "taken a hit" after the sport's world governing body FIBA said it would open disciplinary proceedings against Australia and the Philippines after their World Cup 2019 Asian qualifier descended into chaos. Read more »

Tim Cone on on-court brawls: ‘Things can quickly spiral out of control’

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 03 07:57 PM

Cone said the Gilas Pilipinas-Australia game triggered flashbacks of his stint with the national team nearly 20 years ago, one that was also marred with violence. Read more »

Longley praised for breaking up brawl, FIBA urged to act

Reuters
Updated as of Jul 03 02:44 PM

Former NBA player Luc Longley, now part of Australia's coaching staff, has been singled out for praise after he rushed to break up a mass brawl involving players from his team and the Philippines in a World Cup qualifier on Monday.   Read more »

Basketball Australia refutes Coach Chot's claims on warm-up incidents

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 03 02:13 PM

Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes claimed after the contest that Australia’s Kickert sparked the brawl by hitting the Filipinos during warm-ups. Read more »

Basketball Australia chief decries role of fans, officials in fracas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 03 12:46 PM

Even as they acknowledged their role in the melee that occurred at the Philippine Arena on Monday night, Basketball Australia still decried the involvement of team officials and fans in the brawl that marred the game between the Boomers and Gilas Pilipinas. Read more »

Australia apologizes for removing decals at Philippine Arena court

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 02 08:01 PM

Basketball Australia on Monday profusely apologized for the actions of some members of its delegation, who were caught removing the decals at the hardcourt in the Philippine Arena. Read more »

After numerous Gilas stints, Cruz finally set for home debut

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 02 06:19 AM

Monday’s game against Australia in the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers marks the first time that Alaska forward Carl Bryan Cruz will play at home as a part of the national team. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Pressure is on Australia to gain top spot, says Longley

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 02 02:01 AM

Australia’s team manager, the iconic Luc Longley, stressed that the Boomers are in a must-win situation, especially after they shockingly lost to Japan on Friday. Read more »

WATCH: Australians remove PLDT decals from PH Arena court

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 01 11:31 PM

Trouble is brewing with less than a day to go before the Philippines take on Australia in the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: No excuses for Australia after slim loss to Japan

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 01 07:50 PM

It was Australia’s first loss in two years. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Australia ready to deal with Gilas – and Pinoy fans

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 02 01:50 AM

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is pulling out all stops to fill every nook and cranny of the 55,000-seater venue. Read more »