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Gilas Pilipinas looks to unlock unpredictable Brazil in Olympic qualifying semis
Rappler.com· 10 hours agoPrior to the qualifiers, Gilas was also regarded a clear underdog versus world No. 23 Georgia. Cone...
Back in Paris: 100 years of Philippines' participation in the Olympics
Rappler.com· 7 days agoIt was 1924 when the first Filipino athlete stepped into the Olympic arena and waved the Philippine...
TIMELINE: The rise of France's far right
Rappler.com· 5 days agoAfter decades as political pariahs, the far right in France may finally have a chance to form a national government after a two-round legislative vote...
Hurdlers catch last bus to Paris
Malaya· 2 days agoTRACK and field athletes John Cabang Tolentino and Lauren Hoffman caught the last bus to the Paris Olympic Games yesterday after finishing in the top 40...
Historic win for far right in French first-round vote
Rappler.com· 5 days agoMarine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party scored historic gains to win the first round of...
FACT CHECK: FIBA was founded in 1932, not 1960
Rappler.com· 16 hours agoFIBA was founded on June 18, 1932. Before its recent victory over Latvia on July 3 (July 4 in Manila), the Philippines last won against a European team in 1960, beating Spain.
Lauren Hoffman, John Tolentino hurdle way to Paris Olympics
Rappler.com· 3 days agoTwo more athletes joined the Philippines’ Olympic roster as hurdlers Lauren Hoffman and John Cabang...
For Latvia coach, Gilas Pilipinas’ size, defense set upset tone
Rappler.com· 2 days agoGilas Pilipinas’ triangle offense got its flowers after an 89-80 stunner over Latvia, but beyond the...
Return flight home rebooked as Gilas Pilipinas stays in Olympic hunt
Rappler.com· 1 day agoThe Philippines needed to win against Georgia to reach the knockout stage as the top seed. With the...
Gilas Pilipinas falls short of upset vs Poland in final friendly before FIBA OQT
Rappler.com· 6 days agoGilas Pilipinas gave Poland a run for its money before absorbing an 82-80 loss in its final tuneup...