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Most football associations support 48-team World Cup in Qatar: FIFA chief

Ahmed Eljechtimi, Reuters
Posted at Jan 18 04:31 AM

FIFA would make a decision no later than June, once a feasibility study is over, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said. Read more »

2019 FIBA World Cup: SBP, Gilas 14-man pool ready for ‘must-win’ games

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 15 06:03 PM

The leadership of Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas believes the men’s national team has a strong chance of making it to the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Read more »

The top 10 sports moments of 2018

Romeo Moran
Updated as of Dec 30 04:15 AM

From the Maroons’ short brush with victory to Pinays making a splash at the Asian Games, here are 10 reasons why sports was so great this year. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Sure ball na nga ba ang pagbabalik-Gilas ni Blatche?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 29 04:46 PM

Niliwanag ni coach Yeng Guiao na gusto muna niyang makita ang pangangatawan ni Andray Blatche bago niya ilineup ito sa Gilas Pilipinas. Read more »

2018 Yearender: Sports - A death, a brawl, and then some

Dominic Menor, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 11 12:11 PM

Local sports in 2019 will be remembered mainly for the fights — one saw Manny Pacquiao become world champ again, and another witnessed the national basketball team suffer a reputational black eye. Read more »

Blatche confirms return to PH national squad

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 28 04:51 PM

Naturalized player Andray Blatche confirmed that he is returning to the Philippine national basketball team, after the squad suffered a couple of setbacks in their quest to qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Read more »

FIBA World Cup qualifiers: Blatche wants to ‘come in early,’ learn Yeng system

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 27 10:11 PM

Blatche can play again in the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers after carrying out a 3-game suspension for his involvement in the Gilas-Australia brawl in July. Read more »

'Qatar nangangailangan ng Pinoy skilled workers para sa FIFA 2022'

Maxxy Santiago, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 21 01:04 AM

Nangangailangan ang Qatar ng maraming Pinoy skilled workers bilang paghahanda ng bansa sa 2022 FIFA World Cup.   Read more »

What Filipinos searched for on Google in 2018

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 13 09:00 PM

Filipinos love online gaming, if this year's top trending searches on Google in the Philippines are any indication.  Read more »

Return of the ‘bad boyz’? Andray Blatche ‘ready’ to suit up for Gilas again

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 07:00 PM

After seeing Gilas Pilipinas' shortcomings against Kazakhstan and Iran, Andray Blatche took to Instagram to signify his intent to rejoin the team. Read more »

Gilas lesson from Kazakhstan, Iran losses? Learn to adjust to FIBA officiating

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 06:24 PM

A common theme in the Philippines' back-to-back losses to Kazakhstan and Iran was Gilas Pilipinas' inability to defend without fouling. Read more »

Permanent team vs forming pool? Guiao suggests Gilas program needs change

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 05:22 PM

Yeng Guiao suggested a re-evaluation of the national basketball program after Gilas went 0-2 in the recently concluded fifth qualifying window for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Losing ‘winnable’ games leaves Gabe Norwood ‘disappointed’

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 04:58 PM

Gilas Pilipinas team captain Gabe Norwood said he hopes the team plays in the final qualifying window in February would perform with a sense of urgency. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Brief Gilas stint makes Arwind wish he could’ve done more

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 04:50 PM

Arwind Santos said he hopes he can suit up for Gilas once again after his comeback to the national team was spoiled in a loss to Iran Monday night. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: After wowing crowd, Scottie Thompson pained by crucial error

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 04:43 PM

Scottie Thompson drew the biggest cheers thanks to his signature energy plays, but his picked-off pass that led to a turnover doomed Gilas against Iran. Read more »

SLIDESHOW: Picture of frustration, as Gilas collapses in loss to Iran

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 03:15 AM

For a second game in a row, the men’s national basketball team failed to protect home court in the ongoing qualifiers for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Read more »

Justin Brownlee playing for Gilas? It’s an option, Yeng Guiao says

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 04 01:33 AM

Yeng Guiao says Justin Brownlee's application for naturalization is being processed in Congress, which could pave the way for him to play for the Philippines. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: After loss to Iran, Guiao stands by decision leaving out Blatche

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 04 01:36 AM

"Once you make that decision, you should take all the responsibility," Gilas Pilipinas head coach Yeng Guiao says, on leaving out Andray Blatche from his lineup. Read more »

Gilas bows to Iran

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 12:35 AM

Jayson Castro of the Philippines prepares to catch the ball during their match against Iran for the FIBA World Cup 2019 Qualifiers at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Monday. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Returning Jayson Castro plays through ankle sprain in loss

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 04 01:38 AM

Jayson Castro revealed after the Philippines' loss to Iran that he suffered a sprain to his right ankle in the second quarter, but did not want to sit out the rest of the game. Read more »