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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, 2021Comments Off

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, 2021Comments Off

“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, 2021Comments Off

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, 2021Comments Off

“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, 2021Comments Off

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, 2021Comments Off

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, 2021Comments Off

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, 2021Comments Off

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

Darkest Days of PH Basketball

February 25, 2021February 26, 2021Comments Off

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?