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SPORTING CHANCE
Golden eight
by Joaquin M. Henson - September 20, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines hasn’t collected more than four gold medals in the last 15 editions of the Asian Games or since a haul of seven mints in 1962.
The Pacquiao connection
by Joaquin M. Henson - September 18, 2026 - 12:00am
It was in 2002 when IBF president Daryl Peoples made his first visit to the Philippines.
When beauty pageant is a sport
by Joaquin M. Henson - September 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Four beauty queens visited the ANTA store on the second floor of Gateway 2 Mall the other day for a photo shoot and a private shopping experience in conjunction with the sports brand’s involvement as the official...
Asiad a different animal
by Joaquin M. Henson - September 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Before anyone casts aspersions on Gilas for landing ninth in men’s 5x5 basketball at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, let’s put things into perspective.
Boxing boom in Bohol
by Joaquin M. Henson - September 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Boxing is booming in Bohol and last Saturday’s fight extravaganza was a testament to how far the sport has gone in terms of nurturing future world champions and creating a sizable fan following.
China’s size is Gilas’ headache
by Joaquin M. Henson - September 13, 2026 - 12:00am
There are four Chinese towers expected to give Gilas a headache in their Group C men’s 5x5 basketball Asian Games match at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya tomorrow.
First test for Gilas
by Joaquin M. Henson - September 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Gilas opens its defense of the Asian Games gold medal in men’s 5x5 basketball against retooled, reinforced Bahrain at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya this afternoon with the road back to the top looking...
Grudge rematch in Bohol
by Joaquin M. Henson - September 10, 2026 - 12:00am
There’s a storm brewing in Tagbilaran City and weather conditions are expected to be turbulent in the ring when hometowner Regie Suganob battles former two-time IBF lightflyweight champion Sivenathi Nontshinga...
There will be a next time
by Joaquin Henson - September 9, 2026 - 12:00am
It’s difficult to describe a loss as good because no matter how you cut it, the bottom line is what counts.
Was Gilas playing possum?
by Joaquin Henson - September 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Gilas 11-man team absorbed a painful whipping in two friendlies with the South Korean national team in Suwon last Friday and Sunday, raising doubts as to whether coach Tim Cone’s troops are ready to battle...
Digging for gold, Part 2
by Joaquin M. Henson - September 6, 2026 - 12:00am
This is the second part of a series listing top Filipino athletes in search of their first Asian Games gold medal in Nagoya.
Digging for gold
by Joaquin M. Henson - September 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Hopes are high that the Philippines will mark a golden surge in the coming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games but while the forecast is optimistic, expectations are tempered so as not to put added pressure on the athletes....
Blessing in disguise
by Joaquin M. Henson - September 3, 2026 - 12:00am
EJ Obiena’s last chance to qualify for the World Athletics Ultimate Championships went up in smoke as he stumbled out of contention with a silver medal on a 5.75m clearance at the Domspringen International...
Still not out of woods
by Joaquin M. Henson - September 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Despite sweeping its two assignments in the recent fourth FIBA World Cup Asia qualifying window, Gilas is still not out of the woods in chasing a slot to the Big Dance in Doha next year.
Size, youth propel Gilas
by Joaquin M. Henson - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
No doubt about it, Gilas’ size and youth were key factors in sweeping the fourth FIBA World Cup Asia qualifying window to improve its record to 4-4 and stay in contention for a ticket to the Big Dance in Doha...
Recalling Iran in 2013
by Joaquin M. Henson - August 30, 2026 - 12:00am
It was a game to remember at the MOA Arena in 2013.
Can Kai hold the fort?
by Joaquin M. Henson - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Kai Sotto will be back wearing the Gilas uniform against Jordan in a crucial fourth FIBA World Cup Asia qualifying window match at the MOA Arena tonight and with Justin Brownlee out, coach Tim Cone is banking on...
PATAFA finalizing Asiad lineup
by Joaquin M. Henson - August 27, 2026 - 12:00am
In Asian Games history, the Philippines has delivered 12 athletics gold medals with pole vaulter EJ Obiena claiming the last honor in 2022.
Hakeem’s son on Jordan cast
by Joaquin M. Henson - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon’s son Abdullah is in the Jordan lineup matched against Gilas in the fourth FIBA World Cup Asia qualifying window at the MOA Arena on Friday and may play a big role in executing new...
Virtual must-win FIBA window
by Joaquin M. Henson - August 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Not to put pressure on Gilas but the reality is the fourth FIBA World Cup Asia qualifying window is a virtual must-win for the Philippines considering its precarious standing with six games left in the schedule....
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