^
AUTHORS
Olmin Leyba
Olmin Leyba
  • Articles
  • Authors
Women to Philippines rescue
by Olmin Leyba - September 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Finally, a breath of fresh air for a Philippine contingent that’s been seeing bleak results in the early days of the 20th Asian Games.
Filipinas to ignite charge
by Olmin Leyba - September 17, 2026 - 12:00am
For Team Philippines, the 20th Asian Games hasn’t been much fun. Not yet, anyway.
Nagoya downfall: Nationals feel pain of nation
by Olmin Leyba - September 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Gilas Pilipinas arrived a king at the 20th Asian Games. It’s leaving a pauper.
Booters battered, bruised
by Olmin Leyba - September 16, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines made its first appearance in Asian Games men’s football after 52 years and Uzbekistan was in no mood for a nice welcome-back treat.
No 2nd miracle for Gilas
by Olmin Leyba - September 15, 2026 - 12:00am
So falls the House of Gilas.
Gilas faces great wall
by Olmin Leyba - September 14, 2026 - 12:00am
 An opponent plotting revenge is the most dangerous one.
Nationals bounce back
by Olmin Leyba - September 13, 2026 - 12:00am
The Gilas Pilipinas title-repeat quest is back in business.
Philippine booters ready to take the pitch
by Olmin Leyba - September 12, 2026 - 12:00am
It’s been such a long time since the Philippines last competed in men’s football in the Asian Games – 52 years to be exact.
Nationals stumble early
by Olmin Leyba - September 12, 2026 - 12:00am
The weather in the Japanese city of Nagoya was gloomy and so was the start of Gilas Pilipinas’ title-retention campaign at the 20th Asian Games yesterday.
Filipina booters to flash World Cup form at Asian Games
by Olmin Leyba - September 11, 2026 - 12:20pm
The Filipinas will be in “World Cup mode” when they compete at the Asian Games in Japan beginning Monday.
Oftana is Gilas 12th man in Nagoya
by Olmin Leyba - September 10, 2026 - 12:00am
A true soldier and patriot, Calvin Oftana is always ready to go to battle with Gilas Pilipinas – even on short notice.
All heart vs all odds
by Olmin Leyba - September 9, 2026 - 12:00am
The crown is heavy but Gilas Pilipinas, Justin Brownlee-less and all, is poised to fight with all its strength to keep it.
Gilas mauled a second time by South Korea
by Olmin Leyba - September 7, 2026 - 12:00am
It looked like Gilas Pilipinas’ Asian Games crew got a taste of the old “Korean curse” when it tested the waters in its sorties in Suwon, South Korea.
Cone: Job’s not done
by Olmin Leyba - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
As delightful as those epic twin victories over Jordan and Iran were, Gilas Pilipinas’ situation in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers remains the same.
The Kraken’s final bow
by Olmin Leyba - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The loudest cheers and applause inside the packed MOA Arena didn’t go to Gilas Pilipinas fan favorite Dwight Ramos or comebacking Kai Sotto.
Sweet revenge, 13 years later
by Olmin Leyba - August 31, 2026 - 12:00am
It happened 13 years ago but a nation that eats, drinks and breathes basketball never forgets.
One down, one more
by Olmin Leyba - August 30, 2026 - 12:00am
 Lacking in firepower but overflowing in fight.
Gilas grinds it out
by Olmin Leyba - August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
“Barangay Gilas” heeded the call and came out roaring and cheering every move of its beloved national basketball team – even when things looked hopeless against sizzling Jordan early on.
Gilas rewards rabid home crowd with gritty win vs Jordan in OT
by Olmin Leyba - August 28, 2026 - 11:00pm
With CJ Perez, Kai Sotto and Kevin Quiambao taking charge, Gilas hammered out a thrilling 82-81 overtime victory in a fitting reward for their 45-minute blue-collar work and their supporters’ tireless che...
Experience, youth fuel Filipinas’ Asiad push
by Olmin Leyba - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
A mix of FIFA Women’s World Cup veterans and young guns carries the fight as the Filipinas hunt for a milestone at the Asian Games in Japan.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ... | 259 | 260 | 261 | 262 | 263
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with