Gilas loses narrowly to world No. 15 Poland, showing that—despite some glitches—it is now armed well enough for OQT battle – Giga Mail

Gilas loses narrowly to world No. 15 Poland, showing that—despite some glitches—it is now armed well enough for OQT battle – Giga Mail

San Antonio mainstay in the NBA Jeremy Sochan (left) tries to dribble past Justin Brownlee in late second half action. —PHOTO COURTESY OF POLAND BASKETBALL FEDERATION Gilas Pilipinas spent little time ruing another narrow loss in its preparations geared toward the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Latvia. “Now the real fight begins,” national coach … Read more

Another stellar Nimir Abdel-Aziz showing ends in loss – Giga Mail

Another stellar Nimir Abdel-Aziz showing ends in loss – Giga Mail

The Netherlands’ Nimir Abdel-Aziz during a VNL 2024 Week 3 game in Manila. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Another offensive masterpiece of Nimir Abdel-Aziz went for naught as the Netherlands remained winless in Manila in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3. Abdel-Aziz unleashed 37 points but the Netherlands absorbed its second straight loss to … Read more

Filipinos eye strong showing at Ironman, 70.3 races in Subic – Giga Mail

Filipinos eye strong showing at Ironman, 70.3 races in Subic – Giga Mail

FILE– John Alcala is among the athletes to watch out for in this year’s Ironman Philippines. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO John Dedeus Alcala leads a determined group of Filipino athletes against a formidable lineup of international competitors in the Ironman Philippines and the IM 70.3 Subic Bay races scheduled for Sunday in Subic. Alcala and the rest … Read more