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Ubas rearms for Paris

by Joaquin Henson - August 3, 2023 - 12:00am

SEA Games long jump gold medalist Janry Ubas failed to accumulate enough qualifying points to book a ticket to the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Aug. 19-27 but his consolation is what he has compiled...

Door’s open for Kai

by Joaquin Henson - August 2, 2023 - 12:00am

The door is still open for Kai Sotto to join Gilas for the FIBA World Cup even as the 7-3 center isn’t able to make the trip to Guangzhou.

PATAFA scores major gains

by Joaquin Henson - July 19, 2023 - 12:00am

It’s been 36 years since the Philippines took at least two gold medals in the Asian Athletics Championships, and PATAFA president Terry Capistrano said yesterday with the high level of competition in the region,...

Chot upbeat on Scottie’s recovery

by Joaquin Henson - July 14, 2023 - 12:00am

Gilas head coach Chot Reyes said yesterday he’s hoping that Scottie Thompson will be able to recover from a metacarpal bone fracture in his right hand in time to claim a spot in the 12-man lineup for the FIBA...

EJ leads Philippines in Asian meet

by Joaquin Henson - July 10, 2023 - 12:00am

World No. 3 pole vaulter EJ Obiena leads a 23-strong Philippine delegation that will compete in the Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok on July 12-16 with PATAFA president Terry Capistrano hoping for a medal...

PSI names five bets for World Meet

by Joaquin Henson - July 7, 2023 - 12:00am

Five swimmers, led by two-time Olympian Jasmine Alkhaldi, will represent the country at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka on July 14-30 and the delegation would’ve included Teia Salvino and Miranda...

Back to work for Gilas women

by Joaquin Henson - July 6, 2023 - 12:00am

Gilas women’s head coach Pat Aquino is calling for practice on Monday, less than a week after arriving from Sydney where the team marked a breakthrough with a first-ever sixth place finish in Division A of...

Donaire confident to regain crown

by Joaquin Henson - July 5, 2023 - 12:00am

There’s a planned motorcade for Nonito Donaire Jr. in Manila when he arrives a few days after his fight against Mexico’s Alejandro Santiago for the vacant WBC bantamweight title at the Chelsea Ballroom...

Kouame rejoins Gilas

by Joaquin Henson - July 3, 2023 - 12:00am

Ange Kouame landed at the Vilnius International Airport in Lithuania late morning yesterday on a Turkish Airlines flight from Manila via Istanbul to rejoin Gilas in training for the FIBA World Cup as one of three...

Now or never for Kai?

by Joaquin Henson - July 1, 2023 - 12:00am

It could be a now-or-never situation for 7-3 Kai Sotto in pursuing his NBA dream but with Denver’s Nikola Jokic dominating the recent Finals, there is renewed interest in versatile centers in the league and...

Gilas leaves for Europe

by Joaquin Henson - June 22, 2023 - 12:00am

Only 12 players are booked on the Turkish Airlines flight from Manila to Tallinn, Estonia, via Istanbul, leaving tonight in the first leg of Gilas’ European training camp to prepare for the FIBA World Cup....

League of Destiny to ramp amateur boxing

by Joaquin Henson - June 17, 2023 - 12:00am

Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao has come up with an innovative plan to boost amateur boxing through his own MP League of Destiny where clubs from across the country will compete in 11 weight classes...

Lojera waiting for a call

by Joaquin Henson - June 15, 2023 - 12:00am

Former Converge and Phoenix guard Kurt Lojera is scheduled to fly to the US on Tuesday next week for a long-delayed family visit but if there’s a call to try out for a spot with any PBA team, he’ll stay...

EJ says more work to do

by Joaquin Henson - June 14, 2023 - 12:00am

World No. 3 pole vaulter EJ Obiena, fresh from joining the elite six-meter club, is far from resting on his laurels. He said clearing the six-meter bar in Norway last weekend wasn’t his best jump and there’s...

Chot keeps options open

by Joaquin Henson - June 13, 2023 - 12:00am

Gilas head coach Chot Reyes is widening his choices for a naturalized player on the national team competing in the FIBA World Cup and it’s why there are three “imports” with Philippine passports...

Reyes, Cone perfect pair for Gilas

by Joaquin Henson - June 12, 2023 - 12:00am

For PBA MVP Scottie Thompson, Gilas head coach Chot Reyes and assistant Tim Cone are a perfect combination for the national team in the coming FIBA World Cup.

Kai can’t wait for World Cup

by Joaquin Henson - June 10, 2023 - 12:00am

It’s the biggest basketball stage in the world and playing against the best of the best before the homecrowd is something that 7-3 Kai Sotto is looking forward to. “It’s an honor to be part of the...

Gilas aim: Paris games

by Joaquin Henson - June 9, 2023 - 12:00am

SBP president Al Panlilio attended the Gilas training pool’s first practice at the Meralco Gym last Wednesday and spoke to the players about the goal of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics through the FIBA...

Edu: I’m good to go

by Joaquin Henson - June 8, 2023 - 12:00am

Fil-Nigerian AJ Edu said yesterday he’s 100 percent healthy, fully recovered from ACL surgeries on both knees and ready to battle for a spot on the 12-man Gilas squad playing in the FIBA World Cup on Aug....

Tough grind ahead for Gilas

by Joaquin Henson - June 7, 2023 - 12:00am

Gilas head coach Chot Reyes is calling for the national pool’s first practice at the Meralco gym tonight and it will kick off a tough grind to prepare for the FIBA World Cup on Aug. 25-Sept. 10. The pool is...

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