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SPORTING CHANCE
The Miracle Man
by Joaquin M. Henson - February 16, 2025 - 12:00am
For a little over six years from 2002 to 2008, Perry Martinez served under PBA commissioners Jun Bernardino, Noli Eala and Sonny Barrios as technical committee head, pioneering in using technology to improve the...
Secret is never retire
by Joaquin M. Henson - February 14, 2025 - 12:00am
The man who made “Pinoy Pride” a mantra in Philippine boxing is no longer involved in the sport as he closed down the famed ALA stable in 2020 after a 35-year journey that produced world champions Donnie...
Saludar in line for title shot
by Joaquin M. Henson - February 13, 2025 - 12:00am
Former WBO/WBA minimumweight champion Vic (Vicious) Saludar is ranked No. 1 by WBO in the 105-pound division and at 34 with 32 fights under his belt, knows time is running out to chase another world title. As the...
Night of fireworks
by Joaquin M. Henson - February 12, 2025 - 12:00am
In some 30 years in the boxing business, WBO Asia Pacific chairman Leon Panoncillo said he’d never witnessed a more exciting main event than what went down at the NuSTAR Convention Center, Cebu, last Saturday....
No easy semis for Ginebra
by Joaquin M. Henson - February 11, 2025 - 12:00am
Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone deployed eight players in Games One and Two of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals against Meralco then added Ralph Cu to the rotation in Game Three.
Statement of character
by Joaquin M. Henson - February 9, 2025 - 12:00am
If there was any doubt that NorthPort would be a serious title contender in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, the Batang Pier has doused the skepticism. NorthPort finished the eliminations on top of the heap with...
Bracing for lengthy deliberations
by Joaquin M. Henson - February 7, 2025 - 12:00am
The expectation is at least three sessions of lengthy deliberations and debate will be conducted before the Selection Committee decides on 10 additional players to complete the cast of the PBA’s 50 greatest...
Magnolia on the upswing
by Joaquin M. Henson - February 6, 2025 - 12:00am
Magnolia has won four do-or-die games in a row and two more will clinch a semifinals ticket in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
Any takers for Butler?
by Joaquin M. Henson - February 5, 2025 - 12:00am
The NBA trade deadline is tomorrow (Friday, 4 a.m., Manila time) and there’s still no word on whether or not Miami’s recalcitrant Jimmy Butler is moving to another team.
Perfection gone wrong
by Joaquin M. Henson - February 4, 2025 - 12:00am
NLEX coach Jong Uichico called Mike Watkins “the perfect import for us” but when it came down to showing up in a win-or-go-home game, the only player to average a 20-20 statline in the PBA Commissioner’s...
Always count on SBG
by Joaquin M. Henson - February 2, 2025 - 12:00am
There’s nothing Sen. Bong Go wouldn’t do to support Filipino athletes and grassroots sports development.
Do or die for Hotshots
by Joaquin M. Henson - January 31, 2025 - 12:00am
Magnolia is in a must-win situation against Meralco at the PhilSports Arena tonight to stay alive for a shot at a playoff spot.
Taduran defense may be rematch
by Joaquin M. Henson - January 30, 2025 - 12:00am
IBF minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran walked into the Grand Ballroom of the Manila Hotel to attend the San Miguel Corp. Philippine Sportswriters Association Annual Awards Night last Monday with the title belt...
KQ ready for Gilas
by Joaquin M. Henson - January 29, 2025 - 12:00am
Two-time UAAP men’s basketball MVP Kevin Quiambao is set to fly in from Korea on Feb. 12 to join Gilas in a pocket tournament in Doha and will be available to play in the coming FIBA Asia Cup third qualifying...
Uneasy on both ends
by Joaquin M. Henson - January 28, 2025 - 12:00am
There are four games left in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup calendar and with TNT still to face Rain or Shine on Friday, the Tropa is yet to clinch a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals despite an 8-3...
Affair to remember
by Joaquin M. Henson - January 26, 2025 - 12:00am
The stars will descend from the skies when the Philippine Sportswriters Association honors the country’s top performers of the past year and Olympians from as far back as 1964 at the 2025 San Miguel Corp. PSA...
Defining TNT’s character
by Joaquin M. Henson - January 24, 2025 - 12:00am
TNT is sitting on a 6-3 record with three games left in its PBA Commissioner’s Cup schedule and believe it or not, the Tropang Giga is in some danger of missing the playoffs.
Treat for Pinoys in Dubai
by Joaquin M. Henson - January 23, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines has participated in 10 editions of the Dubai International Basketball Championships since Smart Gilas, coached by Rajko Toroman, broke ground in 2010.
Future for FSAs
by Joaquin M. Henson - January 22, 2025 - 12:00am
What happens to foreign student athletes after they wind up their collegiate eligibility?
Beermen in dire straits
by Joaquin M. Henson - January 21, 2025 - 12:00am
PBA Commissioner’s Cup defending champion San Miguel Beer is in danger of not making it to the eight-team playoffs.
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