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Lakers: When Magic Johnson got accidentally ‘knocked out’ against the Bulls

February 4, 2024February 17, 2024Leave a comment

Johnson was knocked unconscious in the third quarter of that game after tripping over teammate Terry Teagle and then getting accidentally kicked by Bulls forward Horace Grant.

Gilas Pilipinas: Brownlee cleared to play – SBP

February 3, 2024February 3, 2024Leave a comment

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas announces that Justin Brownlee will be available to play for Gilas Pilipinas Men in the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers.

POC President Bambol Tolentino [POC Photo]

WADA warning shocks POC General Assembly

February 2, 2024Leave a comment

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino officially informed the body’s General Assembly of an impending World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) suspension on the country.

Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham [photo credit: @darvinhm Instagram]

Is it time for the Lakers to move on from Darvin Ham?

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024Leave a comment

Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham is under the radar though it remains to be seen how long he can hold on. It hasn’t been a good season for the purple and gold and here are some notable issues the 50-year-old coach is dealing with.

PFA to hold Senior Fencing Championships on Saturday

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024Leave a comment

The Philippine Fencing Association (PFA) will hold the Gateway 2 Senior Fencing Championships this weekend, a two-day event starting on Saturday, February 3.

Crispa bids goodbye to Philippine basketball at the end of the 1984 PBA season

‘I gave them blanket authority…’ – Danny Floro on the day Crispa folded

February 1, 2024February 17, 2024Leave a comment

It was on February 1, 1984, when the basketball world was rocked following word that the fabled Crispa Redmanizers were disbanding after 10 seasons in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

This writer with PBA legend Allan Caidic.

Allan Caidic saddened by College Player Rigodon

February 1, 2024February 2, 2024Leave a comment

Caidic, whose hot shooting hands continue to be basketball’s gauge of excellence, was reacting to the well-publicized talks about the University of the East’s newest superstar, Rey Remogat.

Olympics, Asian Games, SEAG ban looms for PSC non-compliance with WADA Code

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024Leave a comment

The Philippines stands may find itself missing out on the Paris Olympics and the Paralympic Games aside from itger regional and continental such as the Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games and world championships, unless the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is able to comply with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code.

Better not bitter: Expect a lovely, enthralling SMC-PSA Awards night

January 26, 2024Leave a comment

TALK of starting 2024 right, and the 75-year-old Philippine Sportswriters Association just made the right move which will certainly lead to an explosion of joy in the country’s vibrant sporting scene.