Sports — International

Philippine Arena makes history: FIBA World Cup attendance soars to 38,115

Making 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 in Manila 🤩 3️⃣8️⃣,1️⃣1️⃣5️⃣ fans packed Philippine Arena, setting a new FIBA Basketball World Cup record as the 2023 edition started with PUSO and passion!#FIBAWC x #WinForAll pic.twitter.com/PCoE67plIP — FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 (@FIBAWC) August 25, 2023 The Philippines garnered an impressive crowd of 38,115 for the FIBA World Cup opener against the Dominican Republic at the iconic Philippine Arena in Manila. FIBA officially confirmed this massive turnout, surpassing the prior […]

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Caloy Loyzaga inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame

Philippine basketball legend Caloy Loyzaga was posthumously inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame on Wednesday night. The ceremony took place at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City, Philippines. Loyzaga was joined by a group of 12 other legendary players and coaches, including former NBA star Yao Ming. Loyzaga’s children, Chito and Joey Loyzaga, and his sisters, actress Bing Loyzaga, Teresa Loyzaga, and Carmen Loyzaga accepted the award on his behalf.  Their mother […]

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Need for speed as US young guns target Basketball World Cup

WASHINGTON, Aug 24, 2023 (AFP) – A talented United States team of young NBA players will try to capture the Basketball World Cup with a fast-paced attacking style and a physical defensive scheme. Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr guides an formidable squad of Americans in their 20s who seek a third global crown in the past four attempts at the World Cup, which begins August 25 in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. “We put […]

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NBA’s Popovich, Parker, Wade, Gasol & Nowitzki join Hall of Fame

SPRINGFIELD, United States, Aug 13, 2023 (AFP) – Retired NBA stars Tony Parker, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade and Pau Gasol and legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich were among those inducted Saturday into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The Class of 2023 paid tribute to global talent with French guard Parker, German forward Nowitzki, Spanish center Gasol and US guard Wade joined by 74-year-old Popovich, coach of the Spurs since 1996. “It’s a powerhouse […]

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Lakers agree to terms with Davis on 3-year $186 mn deal: report

LOS ANGELES, Aug 4, 2023 (AFP) – NBA All-Star forward Anthony Davis has agreed to terms on a three-year maximum contract extension worth $186 million, a deal with the NBA’s richest-ever annual extension at $62 million, ESPN reported Friday. When completed, the agreement would link Davis to the Lakers through 2028 at a cost of $270 million, according to the agent for Davis, Rich Paul. Davis, who helped the Lakers win the 2020 NBA crown […]

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NBA and Spain star Ricky Rubio takes mental health break

MADRID, Aug 5, 2023 (AFP) – Spain’s Ricky Rubio of the Cleveland Cavaliers announced on Saturday that he was taking a break from his NBA career to “take care of my mental health”. His decision comes a few weeks before the Basketball World Cup, which Rubio won with Spain four years ago. “I have decided to suspend my professional activity to take care of my mental health,” Rubio said. The 32-year-old, playing in the NBA […]

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Philippines coach Stajcic steps down after Women’s World Cup exit

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Philippines coach Alen Stajcic has left his post after the national team’s exit from their first Women’s World Cup, the Philippine Football Federation said on Tuesday. The Philippines have shaken off their status as regional minnows since Stajcic’s appointment as coach in late 2021 — they have jumped from 68 in the FIFA rankings to a best-ever 46th. The Philippines were not expected to get out of their group, but caused […]

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‘Angry’ Spain promise response to World Cup drubbing

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) — Spain coach Jorge Vilda says his “angry” players can shake off the mental scars of a 4-0 mauling from Japan and be a force in the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup. The sixth-ranked Spanish were left shellshocked by a Japan side who topped Group C with a brilliant counter-attacking display in Wellington on Monday, handing the Europeans their heaviest defeat in 11 years. Vilda is confident his squad […]

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Hope for future despite New Zealand’s painful World Cup exit

By Daniel GILHOOLY Agence France-Presse WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) — New Zealand’s proud players hope their performances at the World Cup will be a turning point for women’s football in the country despite the pain of an early exit. Some of the team were in tears as the tournament co-hosts bowed out on Sunday in the group stage in front of a sell-out 25,000 crowd in Dunedin. Their 0-0 stalemate with Switzerland meant they finished […]

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Disqualified Ukraine fencer says ‘we’ll never shake hands with Russians’

MILAN, Italy (AFP) — Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan, who was controversially disqualified from the world championships for not shaking hands with a Russian opponent, defiantly insisted on Thursday: “We will never shake hands with them.” Kharlan, 32, claimed she had been given the green light to snub Russian rival Anna Smirnova by the head of the sport’s federation despite the gesture being a key feature of post-bout rituals. “My message today is that we Ukrainian […]

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Holders USA held by Netherlands at Women’s World Cup

By Daniel GILHOOLY Agence France-Presse WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) — Captain Lindsey Horan scored a second-half equalizer as holders the United States came from behind to draw 1-1 with the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup on Thursday in a rematch of the 2019 final. Midfielder Jill Roord fired home a first-half opener to threaten a momentous result in the Group E clash in Wellington in front of a crowd of 27,312. But Horan responded […]

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LeBron James’ son stable after suffering cardiac arrest in practice

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is in a stable condition after suffering a cardiac arrest during a practice with his college basketball team, the James family said on Tuesday. Bronny James, 18, collapsed on court while training with his University of Southern California team-mates on Monday in Los Angeles. “Yesterday while practicing Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest,” a spokesperson for the James family […]

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