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Parity evident in NBA
by Joaquin M. Henson - November 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The proof of NBA parity is evident in the list of champions over the last eight seasons.
Sweep or extend?
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 30, 2026 - 12:00am
NLEX and TNT took different paths to the playoffs in the PBA Governors Cup.
Kai’s status in doubt
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 29, 2026 - 12:00am
It’s not certain if Kai Sotto will suit up for Gilas in the fifth FIBA World Cup Asia qualifying window in Seremban, Malaysia but coach Tim Cone is hopeful the 7-3 center is able to play against Syria on Nov....
Two riders of excellence
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 28, 2026 - 12:00am
‘At the recent Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the Philippines was represented by two decorated riders in equestrian events and while they failed to land a podium finish, their performance was heralded as a milestone...
Playoff plots thicken
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 27, 2026 - 12:00am
In the ongoing PBA Governors Cup, at least one “independent” team – either Rain or Shine or Converge – not affiliated with either MVP or RSA will make it to the Final Four.
Last eight standing
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Five teams are off to an early Christmas vacation in the PBA but they would’ve preferred to stay for the Governors’ Cup quarterfinals which reel off with a twinbill at the Ynares Center, Antipolo, t...
Taduran settles for Moreno
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 24, 2026 - 12:00am
IBF minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran finally found a willing challenger as undefeated No. 4 contender Brandon Moreno of Spain has stepped up to battle the Philippines’ only reigning world boxing titleholder...
Will ‘Blitz Kid’ live up to moniker ?
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 23, 2026 - 12:00am
When unbeaten Filipino minimumweight contender Zyvyr Medecilo went to Yokohama on a sparring contract three weeks ago, he never thought of fighting for a world boxing title in three months.
JB or Bennie for Gilas?
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 22, 2026 - 12:00am
There’s a possibility that Justin Brownlee and Bennie Boatwright may be available to play with Gilas in the fifth FIBA World Cup Asia qualifying window against Syria on November 27 and Iran on November 29 in...
Blackwater aims to be razor-sharp
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Blackwater won’t make it to the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals unless the Bossing beats Barangay Ginebra by 45 at the Ynares Center, Antipolo, on Friday.
Salute to sports lover
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 20, 2026 - 12:00am
There are many descriptions of former Northern Samar three-term Governor and 20-year Rep. Raul Daza who passed away at 91 last Oct. 12.
Out to pasture
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 18, 2026 - 12:00am
There are six games left before the PBA Governors Cup eliminations end on Friday and so far, only three teams are out to pasture.
What’s bothering Alex?
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Critics are calling Alex Eala’s recent losses to lower-ranked players a slump, something that tennis players experience as a result of burn-out or distractions or internal team dissension or an inability to...
Onward, Christian soldiers
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 15, 2026 - 12:00am
World Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) superwelterweight champion Rolando Gabriel Dy walked from his dressing room to the music of “Onward, Christian Soldiers” and made his way to the trigon for his title defense...
Doomed to failure
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Reviewing Gilas’ performance in men’s 5x5 basketball at the recent Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, coach Tim Cone mentioned that some of the country’s best players couldn’t join because they weren’t...
Why not Fundora for Dy?
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Fresh from disposing of challenger Scott McHugh in Newcastle, England, last weekend, Bare Knuckle Boxing  world superwelterweight champion Rolando Gabriel Dy isn’t ruling out crossing over to traditional...
Appealing for OCA’s support
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 13, 2026 - 12:00am
SBP’s predicament in forming the best possible lineup for the Asian Games is some of the country’s top players aren’t able to join because their teams in the Japanese B-League and Korean Basketball...
Celebrating force-baseline defense
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 11, 2026 - 12:00am
A much-used basketball strategy in half-court, man-to-man defense is force-baseline where the on-ball defender cuts off space to influence the offensive player to move towards the baseline or sideline where a trap...
ABAP in rebuild mode
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 9, 2026 - 12:00am
The constantly changing weight divisions in Olympic-style boxing competitions are a challenge for ABAP to adapt to conditions where fighters move up or down the scales to find their comfort levels.
History made in Nagoya
by Joaquin M. Henson - October 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Now that the hostilities are over, it’s time to review the Philippine delegation’s performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. These are the numbers that point to historic milestones
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