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Gilas Pilipinas, the FIBA Asia runner-up, will not just enjoy the scenery but chase a spot in the second round as it competes with the world’s best in the 17th FIBA World Cup slated Aug. 30 to Sept. 14 in six major cities in Spain next year.

“I think we can win games there, but it depends on the draw. It’s hard to make the second round. It’s tight,” said Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes.

IF plans push through, Gilas Pilipinas may find itself pitted against different NBA teams when it gears up for the 2014 FIBA-World Cup in Spain.

Indonesian tycoon Erick Thohir, part owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, has offered to help the Philippine national team by arranging a series of exhibition matches against the Sixers and at least two other teams in the world’s premier basketball league with which he has connections.

Bakit Hindi Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo? is a 2013 Filipino film adaptation of Ramon Bautista's novel of the same title. 

The romantic comedy film is produced by Star Cinema and is part of its 20th Anniversary presentation. It tells the story of a brainy ugly duckling girl and on how she turns into someone who's worth loving. It is the first movie team up of Kim Chiu and Xian Lim and is directed by Joyce Bernal.

WATCH 'Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo' (2013) BELOW: 

Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli shocked the tennis world on Wednesday by announcing her retirement from the sport at the age of 28.

After a second round loss to Romanian Simona Halep at the Western and Southern Open (W&S Open Tennis Live Streaming) , the Frenchwoman walked into the media room and said: "I just can't do it anymore".

The Philippine national men’s football team, Philippine Azkals, failed to get back at familiar foe Indonesia, yielding a 2-0 result in a friendly on Wednesday night at the Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Indonesia. 

Playing before a hostile hometown crowd, the Azkals struggled early to allow the Indonesians to dominate possession. Coach Hans Michael Weiss also fielded an unusual mix of players on defense, with some playing out of their natural positions.

Just after the FIBA Asia Championship 2013, FIBA released the Top 10 plays of the tournament.

Here's the FIBA Asia 2013: Top 10 Plays of the tournament (VIDEO):

TWITTER WAR: National University’s (NU) 59-58 win over Far Eastern University not only put a dent on the Tamaraws’ record in UAAP 76, it also sparked a Twitter feud between FEU’s Terrence Romeo and former Ateneo player Nico Salva.

It all started when Nico Salva commented on Romeo’s performance against the Bulldogs.

“Romeo is back to his old self. Why dont u just give the ball to RR?” he tweeted.