In local sports, the date April 9 also is special to hoops fans. A momentous occasion moment it was forty-six years ago on that day for it marked the birth of professional basketball in the Philippines.
Two-sport Athletes
Where did these guys get the energy to play two sports. Each sport works different parts of the body. I remember Michael Jordan coming out of his first retirement in 1995, reports were saying he was in “baseball shape”, not basketball shape which may have contributed to the Bulls’ demise in the playoffs against the Orlando Magic.
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Competing with Faith
As the nation observes holy week, in my 45 years of existence, I’ve seen athletes both professional and amateur, wear their faith on their sleeves.
ONE: Team Lakay’s Sangiao believes Johnson holds advantage over Moraes
In the main event, ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix, 12-time UFC World Champion Demetrious Johnson can further establish his legacy as the greatest mixed martial artist in history if he defeats reigning six-time ONE Flyweight World Champion Adriano Moraes.
A Trip to the FIBA Hall of Fame
There are various Basketball Hall of Fame sites here and abroad but not many know that there exists one for international basketball.
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PBA: Recalling SMB Import Andrew Moten who played only three games before getting banned
When one asks around, the name of Andrew Moten may not ring a bell. And the reason for that? He only played three PBA games for the Beermen.
The Evolution of PH Volleyball
BaliPure Purest Water Defenders Head Coach Rommel Abella mentioned the word positionless, which is a word you normally associate with professional men’s basketball. What Coach Abella meant was, and again, something I usually hear only in men’s basketball, more and more women’s players are becoming versatile.
Football: ‘More competitive’ PFL to kick off July 2021; Copa Paulino Alcantara postponed
The Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways has decided on a July 17, 2021 kickoff for its next season. Related Posts Coors Light launches campaign to include ‘Iceman’ into NFL Hall of Fame Tom “The Iceman” Flores is a four-time pro-football champion and a trailblazing coach, but he has yet to receive his Read more LOOK: Fairplay For All’s Payatas F.C. turns to teqball to stay fit…
PVL: Aduke Ogunsanya invested in pro debut
Aduke Ogunsanya is one among hundreds of professional volleyball players in the country physically preparing at home in the seemingly endless months.
Predator League 2020-21 Grand Final: Who Will Win It All?
A total prize of $400,000USD to be pooled across qualifiers to the four sub-tournaments and the winners will also be given the coveted APAC Predator League Shield and Acer Predator products.