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Two riders of excellence

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 28, 2026 - 12:00am

‘At the recent Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the Philippines was represented by two decorated riders in equestrian events and while they failed to land a podium finish, their performance was heralded as a milestone...

Playoff plots thicken

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

In the ongoing PBA Governors Cup, at least one “independent” team – either Rain or Shine or Converge – not affiliated with either MVP or RSA will make it to the Final Four.

Last eight standing

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

Five teams are off to an early Christmas vacation in the PBA but they would’ve preferred to stay for the Governors’ Cup quarterfinals which reel off with a twinbill at the Ynares Center, Antipolo, t...

Will ‘Blitz Kid’ live up to moniker ?

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

When unbeaten Filipino minimumweight contender Zyvyr Medecilo went to Yokohama on a sparring contract three weeks ago, he never thought of fighting for a world boxing title in three months.

Sweet as honey

by Joaquin Henson - October 22, 2026 - 12:00am

In Spanish, “miel” means honey. But IBF No. 1 flyweight contender Miel (Silent Assassin) Fajardo said his first name, given by his parents, is a play on the word “millennium” as he was born...

Blackwater aims to be razor-sharp

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

Blackwater won’t make it to the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals unless the Bossing beats Barangay Ginebra by 45 at the Ynares Center, Antipolo, on Friday.

Salute to sports lover

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 20, 2026 - 12:00am

There are many descriptions of former Northern Samar three-term Governor and 20-year Rep. Raul Daza who passed away at 91 last Oct. 12.

Out to pasture

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 18, 2026 - 12:00am

There are six games left before the PBA Governors Cup eliminations end on Friday and so far, only three teams are out to pasture.

What’s bothering Alex?

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 16, 2026 - 12:00am

Critics are calling Alex Eala’s recent losses to lower-ranked players a slump, something that tennis players experience as a result of burn-out or distractions or internal team dissension or an inability to...

Onward, Christian soldiers

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 15, 2026 - 12:00am

World Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) superwelterweight champion Rolando Gabriel Dy walked from his dressing room to the music of “Onward, Christian Soldiers” and made his way to the trigon for his title defense...

Doomed to failure

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 14, 2026 - 12:00am

Reviewing Gilas’ performance in men’s 5x5 basketball at the recent Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, coach Tim Cone mentioned that some of the country’s best players couldn’t join because they weren’t...

Appealing for OCA’s support

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 13, 2026 - 12:00am

SBP’s predicament in forming the best possible lineup for the Asian Games is some of the country’s top players aren’t able to join because their teams in the Japanese B-League and Korean Basketball...

Celebrating force-baseline defense

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 11, 2026 - 12:00am

A much-used basketball strategy in half-court, man-to-man defense is force-baseline where the on-ball defender cuts off space to influence the offensive player to move towards the baseline or sideline where a trap...

New import to fuel Phoenix

by Joaquin Henson - October 9, 2026 - 12:00am

Phoenix's replacement import Cellus Earlington is described as a younger version of PBA veteran Allen Durham and Super LPG Fuel Masters coach Charles Tiu has high hopes that the 6-4 3/4 power forward will lead...

History made in Nagoya

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 8, 2026 - 12:00am

Now that the hostilities are over, it’s time to review the Philippine delegation’s performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. These are the numbers that point to historic milestones

PBA back in full swing

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 7, 2026 - 12:00am

After a break since Aug. 14 to make way for the fourth FIBA World Cup Asia qualifying window and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, PBA is back on track starting with a Governors Cup doubleheader at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium...

Cuban a Chinese boxing icon

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 6, 2026 - 12:00am

Filipino boxing fans will remember Cuban Raul Fernandez Liranza as the man who guided Onyok Velasco to a silver medal in the 48kg lightflyweight division at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Obiena’s weird feeling

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 4, 2026 - 12:00am

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games pole vault gold medalist EJ Obiena revealed he had a weird feeling after retaining his crown on a rain-soaked track at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium last Tuesday.

Give Lao a chance

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 2, 2026 - 12:00am

Philippine volleyball appears to be taking the same pathway from disaster to salvation as basketball.

Saving best for last

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 1, 2026 - 12:00am

It was a bold display of guts, courage and gumption.

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