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SPORTING CHANCE
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....
Insult to Jones’ memory
by Joaquin M. Henson - August 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Renato William Jones is revered as one of FIBA’s founding fathers and its first Secretary-General who served from 1932 to 1976.
The common denominators
by Joaquin Henson - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Two Gilas pools were formed by coach Tim Cone – one for the FIBA World Cup Asia fourth qualifying window and another for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Volcanoes primed for battle
by Joaquin M. Henson - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines has participated in men’s rugby 7s in only two of seven Asian Games, finishing fifth in 2014 and ninth in 2022.
Subs out to make waves
by Joaquin M. Henson - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
There are 22 games left to play before the end of the PBA Governors’ Cup eliminations on Oct. 21 and the calendar includes two contests that were postponed due to heavy rains last Aug. 9.
Friends and foes alike
by Joaquin M. Henson - August 18, 2026 - 12:00am
There’s a special bond between World No. 2 pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis of Greece and World No. 13 EJ Obiena.
Archers sweep UTL meet
by Joaquin M. Henson - August 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Six games in three days.
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