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No rest for Obiena
by Joaquin Henson - August 22, 2026 - 12:00am
World No. 12 pole vaulter EJ Obiena continues his chase for a slot in the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels on Sept. 4-5 and has two more competitions left to compile qualifying points to crack the elite lineup. Obiena...
The common denominators
by Joaquin Henson - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Two Gilas pools were formed by coach Tim Cone – one for the FIBA World Cup Asia fourth qualifying window and another for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Promise fulfilled
by Joaquin Henson - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
EJ Obiena is slowly inching his way back into the world top 10 pole vault rankings and after clearing 5.91m in Poland early this week, has moved up a notch from No. 13 to No. 12. Last month, he vowed to vault over...
Golden 5.91M
by Joaquin Henson - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
World No. 13 pole vaulter EJ Obiena cleared 5.91m to claim the gold medal and set a new meet record at the Golden Sand in Miedzyzdroje, Poland, yesterday morning (Manila time), registering his highest elevation in...
Five lifters go for Asiad gold
by Joaquin Henson - August 18, 2026 - 12:00am
In Asian Games weightlifting history, only Hidilyn Diaz has bagged a gold for the Philippines and she did it in the women’s 53kg division in 2018.
Alexmania: EJ saw it coming
by Joaquin Henson - August 5, 2026 - 12:00am
They say it takes one to know one and from the eyes of a world-class Filipino athlete, pole vaulter EJ Obiena foresaw the rise of tennis star Alex Eala from when she reached the Miami Open semis in March last y...
MPBL open to appeal
by Joaquin Henson - August 3, 2026 - 12:00am
MPBL CEO Joe Ramos said yesterday the Bacolod coach and players who were meted indefinite suspensions on the basis of red cards may appeal the sanction during the process of investigation. The red cards were issued...
A journey with the stars
by Joaquin Henson - July 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Somebody said that “A Sporting Chance” is the longest-running sports column in the history of Philippine journalism.
Magnificent 7 boxers gird for Asiad
by Joaquin Henson - July 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Four Olympic medalists lead the Magnificent Seven cast of boxers representing the country at the Nagoya Asian Games on Sept. 19-Oct. 4 with English coach Kevin Smith back at the helm as ABAP elite program direc...
Suarez sends strong signal
by Joaquin Henson - July 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Charly Suarez delivered a threatening message to WBO/IBF superfeatherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete by halting Manuel Avila at 2:31 of the first round in their WBO International title fight in San Bernardino,...
Make or break for Charly
by Joaquin Henson - July 19, 2026 - 12:00am
WBO No. 1 superfeatherweight Charly Suarez is heavily favored to win over unranked Manuel Avila in their 10-round bout for the WBO International crown at the National Orange Show Event Center in San Bernardino, California,...
Obiena soars to two-year best
by Joaquin Henson - July 18, 2026 - 12:00am
World No. 14 pole vaulter EJ Obiena has jumped closer to regaining his once lofty ranking as his 5.85m clearance in Madrid the other day was his best in 41 competitions over the last two years. PATAFA president Terry...
San Juan’s title hopes dim
by Joaquin Henson - July 13, 2026 - 12:00am
San Juan’s dream of capturing the MPBL title this season took a grim twist with two key players leaving to pursue opportunities overseas. While Gerry Abadiano will continue to play until the end of this month...
Fight options for Manny
by Joaquin Henson - July 5, 2026 - 12:00am
MP Promotions president Sean Gibbons isn’t giving up on arranging a fight for Manny Pacquiao before the year ends and Floyd Mayweather isn’t an option. Gibbons said he’s penciling in a Saturday...
PBA adopts new rules, format
by Joaquin Henson - June 26, 2026 - 12:00am
 The PBA Governors’ Cup will reel off on July 10 with new rules and a competition format that will make for a more exciting pathway to end the Golden Anniversary season.
Gilas sets Fans Day
by Joaquin Henson - June 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Gilas will hold an open practice at the Filoil EcoOil Center, San Juan, tomorrow afternoon before the team heads to Brisbane for a four-day camp preparatory to playing New Zealand in Auckland on July 3 and Australia...
Cone cites defense as key
by Joaquin Henson - June 19, 2026 - 12:00am
arangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone said defense was the key to repulsing TNT, 88-76, in the deciding Game 7 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals before 24,617 fans at the MOA Arena last Wednesday.
Silver for Obiena
by Joaquin Henson - June 16, 2026 - 12:00am
World No. 13 pole vaulter EJ Obiena greeted the outdoor season with a podium finish at the Flight Circus Dusseldorf, an athletics continental tour bronze level competition, last Sunday and will next face the big...
Phillips set to join Gilas
by Joaquin Henson - June 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Last season’s UAAP Finals MVP and two-time UAAP champion Mike Phillips will begin an exposure program with Gilas at FEU Diliman today preparatory to joining the national pool getting ready for the third FIBA...
Llover vows comeback
by Joaquin Henson - June 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Kenneth Llover was a win away from fighting for the IBF bantamweight title but lost the chance when he dropped a split 12-round decision to Texas-based Michael Angeletti in a championship eliminator at the Aichi...
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