![Manny Pacquiao's Paris Olympic dream came to an abrupt end due to age-related issues. [photo credit: Manny Pacquiao Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/331694800_962239321607228_6989344780588898281_n-e1708242218488.jpg)
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao won’t be showcasing his legendary ring savvy to the Paris Olympics primarily because the former eight-division world professional champion is overaged.
![Michelle Gumabao of Creamline [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/a6993a9a7045d31c210bf896e46796cd-1024x683.jpg)
PVL: Cool Smashers brace for tougher challenge to win another All-Filipino Conference crown
Although other Premier Volleyball League (PVL) teams underwent overhauls, the Creamline Cool Smashers opted for minimal changes heading into the 2024 All-Filipino Conference that kicks off on Tuesday, February 20, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.
![Manny Paner [screen capture from The Freeman]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot_2433.png)
Paner, SMC Braves stun favored Japanese team in 1973 basketball exhibition showdown
Back on February 17, 1973, the Japanese national team visited the Philippines to play a series of exhibition matches.
‘The important thing is leave with the title’ – Muhammad Ali after losing heavyweight title to Spinks in 1978
On February 15, 1978, a 24-year-old heavyweight boxer named Leon Spinks shocked the world when he pulled off an upset over Muhammad Ali in Las Vegas, Nevada.
![Justin Brownlee of Gilas Pilipinas [PR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JUSTIN-BROWNLEE_back-in-Gilas-uniform-vs-Hong-Kong-on-Feb.-22-and-Chinese-Taipei-on-Feb.-25-for-the-Asia-Cup-qualifiers-1024x683.jpg)
FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers: How To Watch Gilas Pilipinas vs. Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei this February
FIBA global partner Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continues to bring world-class basketball action at the fingertips of Filipino fans as it streams the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers campaign of Gilas Pilipinas via the Smart LiveStream App.
![The 1998 Welcoat Paint Masters [photo credit: PH Sports Bureau]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/274690524_1106686606794698_6222136601133260872_n-1024x642.jpg)
How Terry Que convinced Samboy Lim to choose the PBL over the MBA – “Malaking honor sa ‘min”
After his PBA retirement, Samboy Lim played on with the Welcoat Paint Masters in the Philippine Basketball League in 1998.
![Petro Gazz coach Koji Tsuzurabara [photo credit: Petro Gazz Angels Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/422282331_756967439786381_4612487372570590648_n-e1707632430860-1024x783.jpg)
PVL: Tsuzurabara authoring different narrative for Petro Gazz Angels
Petro Gazz Angels coach Koji Tsuzurabara admits that he is using a different kind of approach with the Angels, focusing on bringing out the best in each player he is handling right now
![Fortunato Co Jr. with Baby Dalupan during their Crispa days in the PBA [photo credit: Henry Liao | PBA Annual]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/423036708_372918415459229_4423821038244712269_n.jpg)
Guidaben, Villamin pass on Baby Dalupan Crispa reunion plans at GTC
Baby Dalupan tried but failed to reunite with some of his top players, Abet Guidaben and Yoyoy Villamin, from the defunct Crispa Redmanizers when he was calling the shots for Great Taste in 1987.
![SBC vs. DLSU in 1979 [photo credit: PBA Archives]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/422012030_912470260175818_3354095819752705214_n.png)
‘The spirit of San Beda-La Salle game is an example that should be emulated’ – Bonnie Carbonnel on San Beda’s NCAA 1979 triumph over DLSU
On February 7, 1979, after San Beda scuttled DLSU, 108-103 to sweep the three-team playoffs for the second-round flag and the NCAA championship at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Top Pinoy fencers dominate Senior Fencing Championships first leg
The Senior Fencing Championships was held over the weekend over at the Gateway Mall in Quezon City with Philippine national team members dominating the first leg organized by the Philippine Fencing Association.