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Laro unifies hoops

by Bill Velasco - April 7, 2025 - 12:00am

It may be not be so surprising that there are thousands of basketball courts just in massive Metro Manila.

Healing the past

by Bill Velasco - April 5, 2025 - 12:00am

The Philippine Basketball Association, thanks to its expert selection committee, has healed many of the wounds from the past in adding 10 illustrious names for its list of 50 greatest players of all time.

We are one

by Bill Velasco - March 31, 2025 - 12:00am

The “Basketball Balik-Tanaw” summit organized by Dr. Michael Rico Mesina attracted pillars from many facets of Philippine basketball and culture. The intimate gathering emphasized the value of the sports...

Alex the hero

by Bill Velasco - March 29, 2025 - 12:00am

The miracle run of Alex Eala at the Miami Open ended with a semifinal loss to fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula yesterday, 6-7, 7-5, 3-6. Unable to capitalize on the American’s second serves, the equally fatigued...

Here we go again

by Bill Velasco - March 24, 2025 - 12:00am

In recent years, many educational institutions and athletic associations have allowed men to compete in women’s sports.

Rebirth anniversary

by Bill Velasco - March 22, 2025 - 12:00am

On March 19, 2024, I entered the hospital and died for the first time.

Mercenary basketball

by Bill Velasco - March 17, 2025 - 12:00am

Three weeks ago, this writer asked whether or not there’s too much basketball in the country now.

The Jokic debate

by Bill Velasco - March 15, 2025 - 12:00am

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic turned the NBA on its ear once again.

PBA newcomer

by Bill Velasco - March 10, 2025 - 12:00am

To be known as the best domestic shipping companyin Southern Luzon and Visayas Region that provides the highest value-for-money service to its customers while meeting profitability target. – Starhorse Shipping...

First gold

by Bill Velasco - March 8, 2025 - 12:00am

There may not be many who recall that Arianne Cerdeña Valdez was the first Filipino athlete to win an Olympic gold medal back in 1988.

Player safety

by Bill Velasco - March 3, 2025 - 12:00am

The former medical director of the Philippine Sports Commission and current team doctor of Gilas Pilipinas, Dr. Randy Molo, spoke out with concern for the safety of athletes in organized tournaments.

Bert Lina delivered

by Bill Velasco - March 1, 2025 - 12:00am

This writer had many insightful, eye-opening, and practical conversations with the late Bert Lina in the days of the Metropolitan Basketball Association and after.

Basketball overload

by Bill Velasco - February 24, 2025 - 12:00am

Is there too much basketball in the Philippines?

NBA breakdown

by Bill Velasco - February 22, 2025 - 12:00am

The National Basketball Association is experiencing a gradual deterioration in its fan base.

Padel does it right

by Bill Velasco - February 17, 2025 - 12:00am

The story of padel in the Philippines is a story of doing things the right way.

High contact

by Bill Velasco - February 15, 2025 - 12:00am

We all know that basketball is a contact sport.

Culture shock

by Bill Velasco - February 10, 2025 - 12:00am

Watching the Manila Hustle 3X3 tournament was a bit of a culture shock. Honestly, the games feel like they were being played fast forward.

Trump and transgender

by Bill Velasco - February 8, 2025 - 12:00am

US president Donald Trump signed his fourth executive order involving the transgender community, banning transgender women from participating in women’s sports in America.

Live audience optional

by Bill Velasco - February 3, 2025 - 12:00am

Do we really still need live audiences for sporting events, particularly basketball?

Refreshing WMPBL

by Bill Velasco - February 1, 2025 - 12:00am

This writer was pleasantly surprised watching the Manny Pacquiao’s Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League.

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