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CEU, Diliman seal UCAL title showdown
Centro Escolar University enhanced its bid for a first-ever back-to-back championship when it outlasted Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas, 71-64, to clinch the first finals berth in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6......»»
Ladon inches closer to Paris berth, Marvin also advances in Olympic boxing qualifier
Rogen Ladon advances to the third round, while John Marvin emerges triumphant in his opening bout as they both clinch stoppage wins in the World Qualification Tournament for the Paris Olympics.....»»
CEU wallops Guang Ming to clinch UCAL semis berth
Defending champion Centro Escolar University made quick work of Guang Ming College, 83-57, to book the first ticket to the semifinals in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6......»»
Phl glitters after Gilas routs China
Although the aspirational campaign of the Philippines for a berth in the Paris Olympics in 2024 is all over, the 38,155 Filipinos and millions of others are hurting. Why should Gilas Pilipinas suffer four straight losses before waking up to the reality that we are the host of the world’s most prestigious basketball tournament? National interest should have been the guiding principle in preparing for this global affair that our people love so much. In deference to the presence of our guests let us wait after they have left to discuss in this column the various other interests that may have spoiled our preparation for FIBA World Cup 2023 Philippines. Meanwhile, let us share and enjoy together the blessings that this thing called sport has provided us in celebration of humanity in our country. It was midway through the third quarter before Jordan Clarkson took over with his fantastic shooting, with four straight three-point shots that put Gilas ahead 73-51 at the end of the third, maintaining that lead until the end of the fourth, with the final score, Philippines 96, China 75. Clarkson scored 34, Rhenz Abando 14, Kai Sotto 12, Dwight Ramos 11, Jun Mar Fajardo 9, Roger Ray Pogoy 7, AJ Edu 5, Scottie Thompson 4, Kiefer Ravena 0, Japeth Aguilar 0. This situation was similar in the first game of Gilas with the Dominican Republic, except that had Chot paced Clarkson and allowed him some rest before the fourth quarter, the inaugural game could have been an easy win for the home team. The colossal defeat devastated the 38,115 basketball-crazy fans present. The attendance at the world’s largest indoor coliseum in the country registered in the Guinness World Records the biggest numbers for a single FIBA World Cup basketball match. It took Chot and his players to play “and practice” four times and lose on thin margins — in the Philippine Arena, Mall of Asia, and Araneta Coliseum — before the watchful eyes of basketball enthusiasts from all over the sports capitals of the world. It was only after the fourth loss that Chot gained mastery of the plays that could clinch a victory, and he did it wonderfully. It was a massacre. Gilas registered its biggest win ever, at home, in FIBA World Cup history. The fault, perhaps, for Gilas’ four losses lay in a lack of practice. Had the team had sufficient time to practice their winning combinations, it might have been a different story. No sports team in the world can win a championship without practice. Practice makes perfect. Jordan Clarkson saved the Philippines from another winless FIBA World Cup run, salvaging a lackluster team performance. The third-place finish of the national team in the 1954 FIBA World Cup in Brazil has remained unsurpassed by any Asian country until now. The 1954 squad will always be remembered for having been inducted into the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame of the Philippine Sports Commission. The feat of the immortal squad included winning six and losing only two. The Philippines beat the following countries: Paraguay 64-52; Taipei 48-38; Uruguay 67-63; Canada 83-76; Israel 90-56; and France 66-60. The Philippines lost to: Brazil 62-99; and USA 43-56. The scoring leader was Carlos Loyzaga with an average score of 16.4 points per game. The captain ball was Lauro Mumar and the coach was Herminio Silva. Player and senator-to-be Ambrosio Padilla headed the 1954 national basketball team. The post Phl glitters after Gilas routs China appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Warriors clinch UCBL semis berth
University of the East expectedly downed Centro Escolar University Team B, 85-71, to book a semis berth in the PG Flex Linoleum-UCBL Invitational Tournament Tuesday at the SGS Gym in Quezon City......»»
Blu Boys punch WC berth
The Philippines repeated over Hong Kong, 7-0, yesterday to clinch third place in the WBSC Men’s Softball Asia Cup in Kochi, Japan and a spot in the prestigious World Cup......»»
San Beda bags D-League semis berth
Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda repulsed Centro Escolar U, 81-72, to clinch the top spot and an automatic semifinals ticket in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup yesterday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan......»»
Gilas out to rebound from Cambodia defeat, eyes semis berth
Gilas Pilipinas tries to bounce back and clinch a semifinals berth when it faces Singapore Saturday in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games men’s basketball tournament......»»
Nets down Magic, clinch 6th place in East
Despite losing Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving this year, the Nets surpass last season's win total to nail their fifth straight playoff berth.....»»
Kai Sotto, Dragonflies extend streak to 4, Tamayo s Golden Kings clinch playoff berth
Sotto and the Dragonflies zoomed to an early lead as they led by 12, 20-8, at the end of the first salvo......»»
Creamline trounces PLDT to clinch 1st PVL semis berth
Delayed by one excruciating five-set collapse, Creamline lived up to what everybody had expected and emerged the first semifinal entrant with an emphatic 25-20, 25-21, 25-17 win over PLDT......»»
World Cup-bound, Filipinas eye Paris Olympics berth
Having qualified to the elite FIFA Women's World Cup slated later this year in Australia and New Zealand, the Filipinas now want to continue the momentum and clinch their maiden appearance in the Summer Games as well......»»
CEU clobbers Guang Ming by 68 points
After a scary win the last time, Centro Escolar University returned to its murderous form, clobbering newcomer Guang Ming College, 116-48, to clinch the first semis berth in the 5th PG Flex Linoleum-Universities and Colleges Basketball League yesterday at the Paco Arena in Manila......»»
CEU enters UCBL semis; Diliman downs PCU
After a scary win the last time, Centro Escolar University returned to its murderous form, clobbering newcomer Guang Ming College,116-48, to clinch the first semis berth......»»
Streaking Blazers down Stags, book first NCAA Final Four berth in 20 years
Will Gozum produces yet another MVP-worthy stat line as the CSB Blazers clinch their first NCAA Final Four spot since 2002 with a win over the San Sebastian Stags.....»»
Last 2 PVL semis berths up for grabs in wild hunt
Nine playdates into the single round robin elims, one team is into the Final Four, another is a cinch to clinch the second semis berth, three are in the thick of the fight for the last two and three more still entertain hopes of making it through the backdoor......»»
Crossovers stop Angels& rsquo; run, clinch semis playoff
Ilocos Norte – Exuding confidence coming off a big victory the last time out, Chery Tiggo took control of Petro Gazz in the first two sets then rallied in the next to essay a 25-18, 25-20, 25-22 triumph and assure itself of at least a playoff for a semifinal berth in the Premier Volleyball League Open Conference here yesterday......»»
Justin Time: Quiban hits clutch birdies to clinch PGA Tour berth
Justin Quiban birdied four of the last five holes in stirring fashion to fire an eight-under 63 Monday and clinch one of the coveted four spots for this week’s rich 3M Open of the PGA Tour in Blaine, Minnesota......»»
Chris Paul, Suns close out Clippers in Game 6 to clinch NBA Finals berth
The Phoenix Suns are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993 and only their third appearance overall......»»
Kaya FC overcomes Shanghai Port FC to clinch first-ever AFC Champions League berth
A header by Audie Menzi in the 17th minute found the back of the net as the only goal of the game to help Kaya to the group stages of the tiff for the first time......»»