basketball
Brownlee acknowledges tough task facing Gilas vs Kiwis and Aussies
MANILA, Philippines — Justin Brownlee acknowledged that Gilas Pilipinas faces a difficult challenge in the third window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers as the national team prepares for crucial road games against New Zealand and Australia. The Philippines will take on the Tall Blacks on July 3 in Auckland before facing the Boomers […]
Hornets Trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves in Blockbuster Deal
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to trade star point guard LaMelo Ball and guard Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for power forward Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round draft pick, three first-round pick swaps, and three future second-round picks, according to a person familiar with the agreement. The […]
Thousands Bid Final Farewell to Ateneo Rookie Bobet Baterbonia
TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur — Thousands of family members, friends, classmates, and supporters gathered on Wednesday to pay their final respects to Ateneo de Manila University rookie basketball player Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia, whose life was tragically cut short after a drowning incident during a team-building activity in Aurora province. The 18-year-old rising basketball star […]