Brian Yalung

PBA Legend Francis Arnaiz: Quiet Retirement, Life After Basketball

November 1, 2023

PBA legend Francis Arnaiz details how he stepped back quietly from the pro ranks to live a quiet life in the United States back in 1986.

Tagaytay City gradually transforming into national sports hub

PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino (front, third from left) and Philippine Sports Commission Commissioner Edward Hayco (front, second from left) lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony with (front, from left) Cavite Vice Governor Athena Tolentino and Tagaytay City Vice Mayor Agnes Tolentino, DMD, as well as combat sports officials (rear, from left) Alvin Aguilar (president, wrestling), Jose Malonzo (secretary-general, Vovinam), Alexander Sulit (president, judo), Tongson Rene (secretary-general, arnis), Ferdie Agustin (president, jiu-jitsu) and Atty. Wharton Chan (secretary-general, kickboxing).

July 27, 2023

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Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino led the inauguration ceremony for the Tagaytay City Combat Center on Thursday, July 27, signaling what could be the world-famous tourist destination’s gradual transformation into the country’s multi-sport hub.

Smart unveils larger-than-life FIBA World Cup 3D billboard for biggest PH hoops event

Gabe Norwood with FIBA WC 2023 mascot JIP.

March 22, 2023

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FIBA Basketball World Cup (FIBAWC) global partner Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continues the countdown to the world’s biggest basketball event as it unveils the official FIBAWC 2023 video on the iconic 3D billboard at the Bonifacio High Street Crosswalk.

NBA stars confirmed to play in PH, Team USA at FIBA World Cup 2023

Jordan Clarkson won’t be the lone NBA star arriving in Manila next year as Team USA is scheduled to play in the Philippines for the FIBA World Cup 2023.

December 12, 2022

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As Team USA plays its games in the Philippines for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, official FIBA global partner Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) will make sure subscribers have a full homecourt viewing advantage as they will get the chance to watch some of the best NBA superstars in action live or via the Smart LiveStream App.

UAAP Season 85: Bulldogs down Blue Eagles

Patrick Yu of the NU Bulldogs [UAAP photo]

November 3, 2022

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Games Saturday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 11:00 a.m. – UE vs UP (Men) 1:00 p.m. – UST vs AdU (Men) 3:00 p.m. – NU vs FEU (Men) 6:30 p.m. – Ateneo vs DLSU (Men) National University returned to its winning ways, catching another big fish in Ateneo de Manila University, 78-74, in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

UAAP Season 85: Tams pound on undermanned Green Archers

Cholo Anonuevo of the FEU Tamaraws [UAAP photo]

November 3, 2022

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Far Eastern University continued its resurgence, adding undermanned De La Salle University to its list of victims, 57-53, in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2. The Tamaraws went on an 8-0 run to lead by six with 52.9 seconds left, 56-50.

PH Basketball Flashback: All-Local PH training team lose close game to Japan

basketball representation image [Photo by Kylie Osullivan on Unsplash]

September 11, 2022

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On September 11, 1981, the Philippine basketball training team lost a close 73-72 win to the Japanese national team in a three-game series held at the Araneta Coliseum.

Losing Family: Remembering Boyet ‘Papa B’ Sison

SOL brothers (L to R):" Boyet Sison, Brian Yalung and Noel Zarate [photo credits: Brian Yalung]

April 18, 2022

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The Sports Bytes PH family is in mourning following the untimely passing of Boyet Javellona Sison. He was 58-years-old.

ON THIS DAY: Don Ramon Fernandez suits up for Tanduay for the first time

Fernandez navigates around his defender while donning the Tanduay colors.

October 3, 2021

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It turns out that on Oct. 1, 1985, was the first time that PBA legend Ramon Fernandez saw action for the Tanduay Rhum Masters in the PBA Reinforced Cup.

BaliPure Water Defenders: Graze Bombita Reveals Source Of Inspiration, Weathering Adversity

August 9, 2021

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One player on the BaliPure Purest Water Defenders side who caught the eye of many was Graze Bombita. The pride of Iriga City surprised many with her explosive performances during the 2021 PVL Open Conference.