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FIBA sets date for World Cup 2023
It will be the first time the Philippines will host the World Cup since 1978, only this time it will share the rights with Japan and Indonesia
Qatar reports new coronavirus cases at World Cup sites
A total of 8 workers involved in the construction of the World Cup stadiums tested positive for COVID-19
No Olympic worries for Yulo after Baku World Cup loss
Philippine star gymnast Carlos Yulo fails to qualify for the finals, which were eventually canceled due the coronavirus outbreak
Hidilyn Diaz bags 3 golds in 2020 Roma World Cup
Filipina star Hidilyn Diaz impresses with a sweep of the 2020 Roma Weightlifting World Cup
'No holidays': Hidilyn Diaz on track for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Hidilyn Diaz wants to boost her world ranking as the Philippine weightlifting star competes in the penultimate Tokyo 2020 Olympics qualifier
Thirdy Ravena seeks overseas career in buildup for 2023 FIBA World Cup
SBP president Al Panlilio says Thirdy Ravena wants to better himself to become a 'major contributor' for Gilas Pilipinas in the next World Cup
USA Soccer cancels plans for men's team to train in Doha
The US men's soccer team drops plans to set up a training camp in Doha 'due to the developing situation in the region'
Liverpool caps memorable year as Firmino seals Club World Cup triumph
The Club World Cup title is Liverpool's 3rd piece of silverware to go with the Champions League and UEFA Supercup
Everyone welcome? Gay football fans prepare for FIFA World Cup
Organizers of the 2022 FIFA World Cup have travelled to Britain in recent months to meet Liverpool fan clubs, including the side's gay supporters' group
Syria sweeps Azkals in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2nd round opener
The Philippines heads home without a win, but the Azkals prevent another serious drubbing from Group A leader Syria
Azkals escape Maldives in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
The Philippine men's football team bags its second win in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers
Katy Perry plans 'record-breaking show' at Women's T20 World Cup final
Katy Perry aims to set a new world attendance record at a women's sporting fixture during the Twenty20 World Cup in Melbourne next year
South Africa dominates England to cop 2019 Rugby World Cup
In a stunning display of power and precision, South Africa captures its third rugby world crown after 12 years
Qatar to end controversial migrant worker restrictions
Qatar has introduced a series of reforms to its 'kafala' sponsorship system since its selection to host the 2022 World Cup, which set in motion a huge construction program employing foreign workers
Etheridge flashes brilliance in Azkals' draw with China
The Philippine Azkals hold group leader China to a draw thanks to Cardiff City keeper Neil Etheridge
Up to 35 dead as Typhoon Hagibis slams Japan
(6th UPDATE) Typhoon Hagibis weakens and backs off land, but leaves a trail of destruction in its wake
Pogoy wishes hot shooting in PBA translated to FIBA World Cup
Roger Pogoy has been lighting it up from deep since he returned from the World Cup to help keep TNT unbeaten
Wesley So knocked out of Chess World Cup quarterfinals
Former world No. 2 Wesley So bows to Russian Nikita Vitiugov
Asia's first Rugby World Cup kicks off in Japan
Rugby takes its global showcase in Asia for the first time as Tokyo declares the World Cup games open
US World Cup star Morgan ruled out for rest of 2019 season
'I'm disappointed I won't be able to compete with the Pride for the remainder of 2019 due to a knee injury I've been managing since the World Cup,' writes Alex Morgan on Instagram
PH preparations for FIBA World Cup hosting underway
The 2023 hosting could not have come at a better time for Gilas Pilipinas, which will seek redemption on home soil after finishing dead last in China
Spain World Cup win, US woes blow Olympic basketball wide open
USA will shoot for a fourth straight Olympic gold, but standing in its way are contenders Spain, Argentina, France, and Australia
MVP Rubio says World Cup winners Spain 'had biggest heart'
Ricky Rubio leads Spain to its second FIBA World Cup crown with averages of 16.4 points, 6.0 assists, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.5 steals
Gasol claims rare NBA-World Cup double as Spain crushes Argentina
Marc Gasol joins Lamar Odom as the only players to win an NBA title and a FIBA World Cup championship in the same year
Spain trounces Argentina to recapture FIBA World Cup crown
Ricky Rubio and 5 other players breach double figures as Spain reclaims its place at the basketball summit
France turns back Australia for FIBA World Cup bronze
Led by Nando de Colo and Evan Fournier, France storms back from 15 points down to stun Australia
Australia's Bogut to be investigated for FIBA World Cup rant
'In this case there will be a disciplinary procedure,' says FIBA secretary general Andreas Zagklis on Andrew Bogut's World Cup outburst
HIGHLIGHTS: Spain vs Argentina – FIBA World Cup 2019 Championship
Argentina and Spain duke it out for the gold medal in a do-or-die final at 8 pm on Sunday, September 15
HIGHLIGHTS: Australia vs France – FIBA World Cup 2019 Battle for 3rd
Australia and France vie for the bronze medal at 4 pm on Sunday, September 15
USA slinks out of FIBA World Cup with lowest-ever finish
Led by Donovan Mitchell, USA ends its campaign with a win over Poland to wind up at 7th place
Spain's Gasol on verge of rare NBA-World Cup double
Marc Gasol may be poised for a rare feat – winning the NBA crown and a FIBA World Cup in the same year
Calls for Bogut ban after Australia's crushing World Cup loss
A video footage shows Australian star Andrew Bogut swearing and accusing FIBA and its referees for favoring Spain in the semifinals
Kobe Bryant says USA Dream Team days are over
'We are just going to win some and lose some,' NBA legend Kobe Bryant on Team USA's failed World Cup title defense bid
Scola stars as Argentina thwarts France for FIBA World Cup finals berth
The 39-year-old Luis Scola chalks up game-highs in points and rebounds to catapult Argentina to its third World Cup finals
Sports wRap: Yeng Guiao steps down from Gilas, the UAAP is back and wild
Rappler Sports hosts Naveen Ganglani and Agatha Uvero look back at Gilas Pilipinas’ World Cup campaign and the thrilling UAAP opening week
Spain boots out Australia in 2OT to reach FIBA World Cup finals
Marc Gasol and Ricky Rubio take over in the extra periods to power Spain past Australia in the knockout semifinal
Team USA basketball star hits out at 'slander, disrespect'
A member of deposed World Cup champion USA says they're the ones 'who stepped up to the plate when others stepped down'
USA plummets to worst World Cup finish after loss to Serbia
Team USA won't finish any higher than 7th as Serbia adds to the deposed champion's World Cup woes
HIGHLIGHTS: Argentina vs France - FIBA World Cup 2019
Successful in eliminating title favorites Serbia and USA, Argentina and France duke it out in the knockout semifinals at 8 pm on Friday, September 13
HIGHLIGHTS: Spain vs Australia - FIBA World Cup 2019
Spain and Australia face off in a knockout semifinal duel at 4 pm. on Friday, September 13
USA faces Olympic questions after World Cup flop
The debacle in China raises the pressure on the US to lock in NBA A-listers or risk missing out the Olympic gold
Australia surges into World Cup semis for first time
Behind Patty Mills, Australia avoids becoming a surprise casualty against the Czech Republic in what has been an unpredictable World Cup
Filipino ref officiates anew as France eliminates USA
Bong Pascual calls the game in another USA match in the FIBA World Cup
Major upset: France dethrones USA in FIBA World Cup quarters
It's the end of the road for Team USA as France deals the reigning champions their first World Cup loss in 13 years
Brothers propel Spain at World Cup – but it's not the Gasols
Pau and Marc Gasol may be in the twilight of their brilliant careers, but Spain boasts another set of standout siblings
Yeng Guiao steps down as Gilas Pilipinas head coach
The search for a new Gilas Pilipinas head coach begins as Yeng Guiao resigns from his post after failing to steer the team to a win in the FIBA World Cup
Stunned Serbia buckled under World Cup expectations, says coach
Coach Sasha Djordjevic says Serbia may be a great squad but it sometimes 'does not help' to be tagged as favorite
Ricky Rubio makes history to lead Spain to World Cup semis
Spain gears up for a semifinal showdown against Australia or Czech Republic after a record-setting run with Ricky Rubio
Protestors boo Hong Kong anthem during football World Cup qualifier
Ear-splitting booing all but drowns out 'March of the Volunteers', the anthem the semi-autonomous territory shares with mainland China, at what was Hong Kong's first home game after a summer of upheaval
Argentina ousts Serbia behind Scola in 2019 FIBA World Cup
The 39-year-old Luis Scola provides the spark as Argentina crushes Serbia's bid for the 2019 FIBA World Cup crown
