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PH's RJ Abarrientos rules Shootout Contest in FIBA 3x3 U-23

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 08 11:54 AM

The Philippines was unable to qualify to the quarterfinals of the FIBA 3x3 Under-23 World Cup, but they won't be going home empty-handed from Xi'an, China. Read more »

FIBA 3x3 Under-23 World Cup: Pinoys upset China, but still bow out

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 05 11:36 PM

The Philippines beat China 21-15 on Friday night, but the visitors' 2-2 record was not enough to give it a spot in the next round. Read more »

FIBA 3x3 Under-23 World Cup: Pinoys coast past Turkmenistan for first win

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 05 05:45 PM

The Philippines has defeated Turkmenistan 21-8 for its first win in the FIBA 3x3 Under-23 World Cup in Xi'an, China on Friday. Read more »

Yeng Guiao likes Jordan Clarkson’s chances of playing again for Philippines if . . .

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 04 03:17 AM

If the Philippines qualifies for the FIBA World Cup next year, then national head coach Yeng Guiao can see Jordan Clarkson playing for the team again. Read more »

PH not dwelling on low seeding in FIBA 3x3 tourney

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 02 11:32 AM

The Philippines will be one of the lowest-ranked teams in the inaugural edition of the 2018 FIBA 3x3 Under-23 World Cup in Xi'An, China, but this will not deter them when they plunge into action tomorrow. Read more »

Workers in Qatar World Cup final city went unpaid for months: Amnesty

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 26 08:47 AM

Dozens of migrants working on Qatar's $45 billion World Cup final city of Lusail have gone unpaid for months, Amnesty International said Wednesday, the latest rights accusation against the 2022 tournament host.   Read more »

Greg Slaughter can't wait for next FIBA window

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 20 03:25 PM

“I got my sights set on the next window. It’ll come quicker than you think -- just got to get ready.” Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Qatar coach laments 'bad run of things' in second half

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 18 02:21 PM

Qatar coach Tim Lewis was left to rue what could have been after his team wasted a tremendous opportunity to inflict a costly loss on Team Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Read more »

As he waits for SBP's announcement, Guiao reiterates commitment to Team Pilipinas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 18 11:27 AM

Yeng Guiao is ready to lead the Philippine men's basketball team to the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, should he be asked to do so by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Closed-door game, ‘surreal’ for coach Yeng Guiao

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 18 05:14 PM

The sound of the ball bouncing was more amplified and even the opposing coaches could hear each other giving out instructions from across their respective benches. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Japeth Aguilar deflects credit for second half takeover

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 18 01:20 AM

The Barangay Ginebra center provided the Philippines an inside presence and a spark when his team needed them. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Shock Japan win vs. heralded Iran highlights Asian qualifiers

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 18 01:19 AM

Rui Hachimura scored 25 points, and Japan used a strong third quarter to beat Iran 70-56 in the Asian qualifiers for the 2019 FIBA World Cup on Monday. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Philippines bucks cold shooting to down Qatar, stop skid

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 18 01:16 AM

The Philippines has defeated Qatar 92-81 in the Asian qualifiers of the 2019 FIBA World Cup at Araneta Coliseum on Monday. Read more »

LIVE BLOG: Philippines vs. Qatar (Asian qualifiers, 2019 FIBA World Cup)

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 17 09:39 PM

The Philippines tries to stop a 2-game losing streak in the Asian qualifiers of the 2019 FIBA World Cup when it takes on Qatar on Monday. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Maliksi, Almazan will be PH's cheerleaders in closed-door game

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 03:49 PM

They will not be in uniform but Allein Maliksi and Raymond Almazan will still be there to cheer their hearts out for Team Philippines against Qatar in tonight's FIBA World Cup Asian qualifier. Read more »

SMB's Lassiter hailed for playing through injury

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 01:20 PM

SBP expressed its appreciation for San Miguel veteran Marcio Lassiter, after the swingman shook off a bloody wound in the Philippines' recent game against Iran. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Aguilar, Wright eager to put suspension behind them

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 18 12:05 AM

Japeth Aguilar and Matthew Wright served their one-game suspension against Iran, the Philippines’ first assignment of the second round of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: PH eyes bounce-back win against Qatar in closed-door game

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 06:42 AM

The Philippines is looking to return to the win column in the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers when it takes on Qatar on Monday at the Araneta Coliseum. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Qatar coach wary of new-look Team Philippines

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 04:02 AM

Qatar’s coach is banking on his familiarity with Philippine basketball to help his squad when they take on a new-look Team Pilipinas in the second round of the FIBA World CUp Asian qualifiers on Monday evening. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: PH team will still feel crowd support, says Guiao

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 02:07 AM

The Philippines’ vaunted "sixth man" will be locked out of the venue on Monday evening when the national team takes on Qatar in the second round of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers.   Read more »