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Shooting for the moon in Belgrade, ‘El Presidente’ weighs in

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021Leave a comment

“It will be very difficult for us to get the slot in Belgrade. I will be the first to delight if we make it and I continue to hope for a triumphant campaign,” – Ramon Fernandez

Robert Jaworski, here squeezing past Philip Cezar and Fortunato Co in an exhibition game between the RP team and Crispa, represented the country on seven occasions.

JA-WOR-SKI, JA-WOR-SKI

March 2, 2021March 4, 2021Leave a comment

The son of a Polish father and a Filipino mother, Robert “Sonny” Jaworski was already making waves not only in the local cage scene but also on the international stage.

ONE Championship: Stephen Loman looking to prove stock with tougher competition

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021Leave a comment

“I’m taking on a very dangerous man who is maybe the top-ranked fighter in the division now next to the bantamweight king, Bibiano [Fernandes]. It’s not an easy fight, by any means. Lineker has a lot of power.” – Stephen Loman, Team Lakay

BRAVE CF: Rolando Dy vows to make good on dream title shot opposite Kubanychiev

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021Leave a comment

Rolando Dy desperately wants a shot at the BRAVE CF Lightweight World Championship after getting a new lease on life in the 155-pound weight class by defeating top-level opposition last year.

Kyles Lao of the NLEX Road Warriors lays it in against Ginebra defenders, Jeff Chan and Japeth Aguilar. [photo: PBA Images]

PBA: Former UAAP Rookie of the Year taking ‘Smart Effort’ philosophy of Guiao by heart

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021Leave a comment

“Contrary to popular belief, it’s not. He just wants you to play right, work hard and work smart. He coined the term SMART EFFORT to us in the team.” – Kyles Lao, NLEX Road Warriors guard.

Alexa Polidario and Erjane Magdato of Abanse Negrense

PSL Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup: Polidario, Magdato tow Abanse Negrense to 2021 plum

February 28, 2021February 28, 2021Leave a comment

Alexa Polidario and Erjane Magdato leaned on their guile and creativity to pull off a two-set win over a gutsy Sta. Lucia side to bag the 2021 PSL Challenge Cup title.

Chris Ross proposes Gilas Pilipinas in PBA, tourney with imports

February 27, 2021February 27, 2021Leave a comment

Following the Philippines’ inclusion to the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade, Serbia, San Miguel’s Chris Ross offered a suggestion for its preparation.

Michael Joseph Nieto of the Philippines [photo: FIBA.com]

FIBA OQT: Gilas Pilipinas gets chance at Tokyo Olympics after New Zealand pulls out

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021Leave a comment

Gilas Pilipinas was chosen based on its FIBA ranking as the next best Asia-Oceania nation after New Zealand.

LOOK: Fairplay For All’s Payatas F.C. turns to teqball to stay fit amid pandemic

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021Leave a comment

One of the challenges for athletes, both amateurs and professionals, amid the on-going pandemic is to stay fit in spite of several restrictions.

Crispa's Rudy Soriano splits the middle for a twisting layup off four Toyota defenders.

Darkest Days of PH Basketball

February 25, 2021February 26, 2021Leave a comment

Who would have thought that something hanky-panky was going on in local ball when most of us Filipinos were quite apprehensive and living in fear because men in uniform were roaming everywhere in the streets?

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