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The Soviets jubilate after an Alexander Belov basket at the game buzzer gave them a one-point win over the erstwhile unbeaten Americans during the men's basketball finals in the 1972 Munich Olympics.

July 25, 2024

Unknown to many, men’s basketball was played in the Summer Olympics long before the sport became an official medal-winning event during the 1936 Games in Berlin, Germany.

Asiabasket International Championship: Bulldogs hold off Falcons for title

July 19, 2024

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National University remained invincible until the very last buzzer, fending off Adamson University in the finals, 73-64, to cap off its title sweep in the 2024 ANTA Asiabasket International Championship on Tuesday, July 16, at the Enderun Colleges, BGC.

Tenorio sees brighter days ahead for future cagers with new basketball league

NGBL Tournament Director LA Tenorio [NGBL photo]

July 19, 2024

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Philippine basketball icon LA Tenorio is optimistic that the Next Generation Basketball League (NGBL) will help the high school hoopers of today become the country’s future homegrown superstars.

PVL Reinforced Conference 2024: Imports, rookie take spotlight

All eyes will be on the 2024 PVL rookie as the Reinforced Conference officially opens on July 16, 2024. [PVL Images]

July 15, 2024

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The Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference officially opens on Tuesday, July 16, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig, featuring an exciting line-up of international imports eager to showcase their skills, along with a promising batch of rookies looking to make their mark.

The Wonderful Journey of Chino Trinidad

July 14, 2024

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Chino, known for calling a spade a spade in the topsy-turvy world of Philippine sports, asked me to meet him as soon as possible to speak out my mind regarding the latest happenings in the world of sports.

Olympic Games Paris 2024: How to watch for free in the Philippines

July 11, 2024

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Smart Communications Inc, the official broadcast partner of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 in the Philippines, will make sure that all Filipinos will get the chance to watch and cheer their local heroes.

Diana Taurasi’s Golden Opportunity at the 2024 Paris Olympics

July 10, 2024

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Diana Lorena Taurasi, the all-time leading scorer in WNBA history out of the Phoenix Mercury, is seeking to extend her glittering Olympic women’s basketball record of consecutive gold medals to six when the United States seeks an eighth successive gold in the Paris Olympics

PVL: Reinforced Conference promises thrilling volleyball action starting this July

The 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference starts on July 16, 2024 at the Philsports Arena. [PVL photo]

July 6, 2024

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With a fresh format and a lineup packed with talented reinforcements, the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) is gearing up for another thrilling Reinforced Conference starting on July 16 at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

Gilas Pilipinas Paris 2024 dream within reach despite loss to Georgia

Gilas Pilipinas after dropping a 96-94 loss to Georgia. The setback hardly mattered with the Philippines assured of advancing to the semifinals after finishing second place by virtue of a better point difference. [FIBA.com photo]

July 5, 2024

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Gilas Pilipinas may have lost their second game at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament to Georgia, 96-94, on Friday, July 5, but this hardly mattered. The Philippine team still advanced to the semifinal stages of the FIBA OQT for finishing second by virtue of better points difference.