Thursday, September 11, 2014
“We’re not healthy at all": Gilas Pilipinas' health a concern ahead of Asian Games
“We’re not healthy at all. We’re a banged up team.”
That’s the condition of the Philippine national men’s basketball team after some bone-wearying matches in their recently-concluded stint in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain, according to their head coach, Chot Reyes.
France upset host Spain in 2014 FIBA World Cup Quarterfinals - Game Highlights (VIDEO)
France and Serbia created a couple of seismic shocks in the FIBA Basketball World Cup on Wednesday by knocking Brazil and tournament hosts Spain out of the tournament.
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Both the French and Serbians avenged defeats in Group A to set up a Semi-Finals against each other.The thumped Spain, 65-52, while in the day's first game, Serbia routed Brazil, 84-56.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
SBP files final appeal to lift disqualification of Andray Blatche from Asian Games
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Manuel V. Pangilinan on Monday made the country’s final appeal to allow naturalized star Andray Blatche to play in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea this September.
In a letter obtained by InterAksyon addressed to OCA president Sheik Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, Pangilinan wrote that Blatche’s disqualification is a case of “misunderstanding” of the relevant eligibility rules that should be applied in the Games.
USA vs Slovenia GAME HIGHLIGHTS (VIDEO) - 2014 FIBA World Cup
The reigning world champions USA tightened the screws in the third quarter to leave Slovenia behind and take a comfortable 119-76 win in the second Quarter-Final of the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Palau Sant Jordi on Tuesday.
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With the victory, Mike Krzyzewski's team moved a step closer in their quest to successfully defend their title in FIBA's flagship event.
FIBA to probe diving allegations vs Australia (VIDEO) - 2014 FIBA World Cup
FIBA will launch an investigation regarding allegations that Australia lost on purpose against Angola.
Team Australia allegedly tanked against Angola in their final Group D game to avoid being immediately pitted against top-seeded Team USA in the quarterfinals.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
SBP exec says Asian Games stand about fighting for Philippines’ rights not just Andray Blatche
Despite receiving a decision from the Olympic Council of Asia essentially disallowing naturalized NBA player Andray Blatche from suiting up for the Philippine national men’s basketball team in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, Korea, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas vice chairman Ricky Vargas vowed that they were not giving up the fight just yet.
He said that the SBP is looking at three options – including sitting out the Asian Games – though they have yet to make an official decision.
Top 10 Plays in 2014 FIBA World Cup quarterfinals (VIDEO)
Despite the exit of Gilas Pilipinas from the FIBA World Cup, the remaining teams in the tournament continue to churn out spectacular plays. Here are the top 10 plays in the FIBA World Cup quarterfinal round.
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