NEVER AGAIN
In 1979, an NBA replay led to four players appearing on both teams’ box scores in the same game. Here’s how this unprecedented event happened.
Author: Henry Liao
Remembering Ed Ocampo
Ed Ocampo was a rare talent who excelled in both basketball and football, earning the titles of “Mr. Basketball” and “Mr. Football.” His legacy as a defensive powerhouse, three-time Olympian, and championship-winning coach remains unmatched in Philippine sports history.
Top Filipino Scorers in PBA History: Celebrating 50-Point Milestones and Beyond
Discover the remarkable feats of Filipino basketball legends in the PBA. From Arvin Tolentino’s recent 51-point game to Allan Caidic’s record-breaking 79 points, explore the top 50-point milestones that define Philippine basketball history
Time Can Wait; USA wins gold in men’s and women’s basketball in Paris Olympics
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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum can afford to wait for the 2028 LA Olympics. After all, as long as Team USA continues to dominate—as they did in Paris—that’s what truly matters.
Paris Olympics 2024: Will USA beat host France in the men’s and women’s gold-medal games?
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In beating Australia, 85-64, in the semifinals, the American women’s team registered their 60th consecutive victory dating back to the 1992 Barcelona Olympics (bronze medal).
Schimidt: All-time Olympic leading scorer
The Brazil-born Schmidt racked up 1,093 points in 38 Olympic games.
GOLD FOR OBIENA?
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Around 10,500 athletes from 206 countries will be strutting their stuff in the Paris Olympics from July 26 to August 11.
Diana Taurasi’s Golden Opportunity at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Diana Lorena Taurasi, the all-time leading scorer in WNBA history out of the Phoenix Mercury, is seeking to extend her glittering Olympic women’s basketball record of consecutive gold medals to six when the United States seeks an eighth successive gold in the Paris Olympics
Auerbach’s 12 Favorite Playoff Players
Legendary great Arnold (Red) Auerbach, who piloted the Boston Celtics to nine NBA championships in 10 trips to the NBA Finals from 1957-66, once named his 12 players he had most wanted for his team in the playoffs in an interview with prominent Sports Illustrated reporter Jack McCallum.
Recalling the fierce Yco-Ysmael Steel Rivarly
The Yco-Ysmael Steel rivalry was the fiercest rivalry in the commercial leagues from 1958 to 1967.