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Ryan cites UAAP unity

by Joaquin M. Henson - September 27, 2026 - 12:00am

SBP 3x3 director Ryan Gregorio said yesterday the success of the men’s and women’s teams in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games wouldn’t have been possible without UAAP’s cooperation. UST, Ateneo,...

Ginebra, TNT change imports

by Joaquin M. Henson - September 25, 2026 - 12:00am

It’s been over a month since the PBA put the Governors ’Cup on hold to give way to Gilas’ participation in the fourth FIBA World Cup Asia qualifying window and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Hostilities...

Surgery for Magsayo

by Joaquin M. Henson - September 24, 2026 - 12:00am

Now it can be told. Mark Magsayo suffered an injury in the second round of his lightweight fight against undefeated Andres Cortes in Las Vegas last week and will undergo surgery on Oct. 2

Eumir stole the show

by Joaquin M. Henson - September 23, 2026 - 12:00am

About a half-hour before the start of the weigh-in for last Saturday’s boxing card in San Diego, Eumir Marcial was asked if he’d be willing to step in for WBC interim middleweight champion Jesus Ramos...

PBA withdraws from EASL

by Joaquin M. Henson - September 22, 2026 - 12:00am

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial has left the door open for a reconciliation with EASL but made it clear that unless an outstanding debt to the Meralco franchise is settled, there will be no discussion on a possible...

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...

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