Gilas Pilipinas assembles for Indonesia at Asia Cup qualifiers first window

THE Gilas Pilipinas team seeing action in the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers is now set after the final roster was named.

Oliver Barbosa writes

By Bobby Ang
6th Annual Washington International Rockville, Maryland Aug. 12-16, 2017 Final Top Standings 1. GM Oliver Barbosa PHI 2533, 7.0/9 2-4. GM Joshua Friedel USA 2536, GM Eugene Perelshteyn USA...

The illegal move incident

By Bobby Ang
On Wednesday I reported on the final standings of the Russia Championship Higher League, the Top 5 of whom will qualify to play in the 2018 Russian Super Finals to be held later this year. One of our readers noticed the name of Ernesto Inarkiev among the qualifiers -- wasn’t he involved in an illegal move incident with world champion Magnus Carlsen? What was that all about?

Romeo willing to adjust with San Miguel Beermen

JOINING an already “made” team, Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) star guard Terrence Romeo knows he has to do his share in fitting in with a team like the San Miguel Beermen. It is a process the explosive player said he recognizes and is willing to do.

PHL Azkals member James Younghusband keeping options open post-Davao Aguilas

WITH the local football team he was playing for surprisingly pulling out at the end of the second season of the Philippines Football League, veteran player James Younghusband said he is keeping his options open in this period of transition.

Singapore-headquartered e-commerce platform high on partnership with ONE

SINGAPORE-headquartered fashion, beauty and lifestyle e-commerce platform Zilingo recently inked a partnership with ONE Championship that has it helping power Asia’s largest global sports media property’s brand-new athleisure business.

Rondina seeks to continue to inspire, build on eventful 2019

HAD it eventful and memorable in 2019, local volleyball star Sisi Rondina seeks to continue to be an inspiration to those who look up to her and at the same time fortify her standing in the sports career path she has chosen.

Sotto, Edu-led Batang Gilas starts U18 bid this weekend

A TALL Batang Gilas team bannered by twin towers begins its 2018 FIBA Under-18 Asian Championship campaign this weekend in Thailand.

TNT aims for third straight win in game vs Phoenix

UNDEFEATED to date in the ongoing Philippine Basketball Association Governors’ Cup, the TNT KaTropa go for a third straight win in their league encounter today against the Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Barangay Ginebra likes chances vs SMB in finals

THE Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings got another shot at facing the San Miguel Beermen in a Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) finals after booking a place in the championship series of the ongoing Commissioner’s Cup on Monday night. It is a situation that the Kings are comfortable to be in, believing they have “a good chance” against the loaded Beermen.

Slaughter holds latest title with significance

EXPERIENCING his fair share of missed big moment opportunities in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), the significance of their latest title is not lost to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings center Greg Slaughter.

Thirdy Ravena named Basketball Player of the Year

NAMED as the Basketball Player of the Year in the recently held Collegiate Press Corps Awards, Ateneo de Manila University’s Thirdy Ravena said the latest accolade only serves to inspire him to be better come next season where he will play his final year with the Blue Eagles.