Hot News of the Week in the Philippine
South Sudan’s Carlik Jones shines in 87-68 win against Philippines 2 
Pacquiao’s Olympic dream: A shot at glory in Paris 3 
Mexico demolishes New Zealand, 108-100, in classification match 4 
Lebanon pulls off 94-84 win over Cote d’Ivoire in FIBAWC classification match 5 
Japan stages thrilling comeback to defeat Venezuela in FIBA World Cup 4 min read 4 min read 3 min read 4 min read 4 min read 
3 min read 
4 min read 
4 min read 
3 min read 4 min read 4 min read 4 min read 3 min read 4 min read 4 min read 4 min read 4 min read 3 min read 4 min read 4 min read 
3 min read 
4 min read UNSTOPPABLE. Carlik Jones nearly scored a triple-double as South Sudan thwarted the Philippines’ third-quarter rally to eke out an 87-68 win at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on August 31 in their Group M classification match of the ongoing FIBA World Cup 2023.
4 min read EYES ON PARIS. Manny Pacquiao’s has reached out to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino, expressing the boxing legend’s intent to play and win a medal in the Paris 2024 Olympics
3 min read FIRST WIN. Mexico scores its first victory in the ongoing FIBA World Cup 2023 at the expense of New Zealand Thursday, August 31, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
4 min read In a thrilling matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Lebanon defeated…
4 min read STUNNING COMEBACK. Team Japan stages a stunning comeback in the fourth quarter to overcome Venezuela, 86-77, in the FIBA Basketball World Cup classification held in Okinawa, Japan, on August 31.
3 min read HOPEFUL. The Egypt men’s basketball team keeps their Paris Olympics hopes alive by crushing Jordan, 85-69, in their Group N classification encounter on August 31 at the Mall of Asia Arena. FIBA PHOTOS
4 min read STILL ALIVE. China keeps its Olympic hopes alive following an 83-76 win over Angola
in Group M classification of the FIBA World Cup 2023 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Thursday, August 31.
4 min read suarez
THE WINNER. Filipino Charly Suarez wins via unanimous decision over Yohan Vasquez of the Dominican Republic in their 10-round junior lightweight bout held at the Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Tulsa in Catoosa, Oklahoma.
6 min read The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) stands as a testament to the enduring love for basketball…
6 min read In the realm of sports, the concept of homecourt advantage is a potent force that…
4 min read 4 min read 3 min read 4 min read 
