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

PSL Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup: Polidario, Magdato tow Abanse Negrense to 2021 plum
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
Following the Philippines’ inclusion to the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade, Serbia, San Miguel’s Chris Ross offered a suggestion for its preparation.
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FIBA OQT: Gilas Pilipinas gets chance at Tokyo Olympics after New Zealand pulls out
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
One of the challenges for athletes, both amateurs and professionals, amid the on-going pandemic is to stay fit in spite of several restrictions. Related Posts PSC case against payroll padding cheats go to RTC The Department of Justice found probable cause on the complaint filed by the Philippine Sports Commission and the National Bureau Read more The Proposal: It All Started With A ‘Colored’ Heart For Joy Tabal and Lieutenant…

Darkest Days of PH Basketball
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?

PVL: Perlas Spikers Nicole Tiamzon looking forward to the bubble season
Nicole Tiamzon excited as 2021 PVL season set to restart soon but under different conditions.
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Film legend: The Magical eyes of Jun Juban
Gregory Slaughter is coming back to thrill the basketball world but before the‘‘Gregzilla’’ lifts the hopes and aspiration of the Ginebra Nation, it’s time for us to know one of the gentle giant’s sources of strength and inspiration.
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NBA: Kai Sotto out of G-League Ignite after mutual decision
Philippine NBA prospect Kai Sotto is now officially out of NBA G-League Team Ignite, the sides mutually announced Tuesday