EDITORS DESK Manny Pacquiao is simply doing the unthinkable. At 46 years old, Pacman is coming out of retirement to fight the younger and taller American boxer Mario Barrios for the World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight belt on July 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The former Philippine senator...
Cycling is a way of life for many, woven through the fine threads of Filipino history and continues to become the symbol of persistence and pursuit of personal merit. For some, it is a mode of mobility, a healthy and sustainable way of traveling from Point A to B. Others find it a lasting...
EDITORS DESK Alex Eala's face was pale and in pure innocence as her knees crumbled at midcourt, possibly the effect of the sudden mix of hysteria and disbelief. She held back her tears, not that this 19-year-old wanted no taste of celebration, but she was rather floating in an air of shock...
EDITORS DESK One needs little comprehension, or maybe a good set of eyes and an ounce of intellect to spot the missing link that doomed Gilas Pilipinas in its recent run in Doha for some friendly games and in the third window of FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Perhaps, it wasn't divine intention and just...
EDITORS DESK What makes Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio, and Aira Villegas so special? While their sporting achievements transcend the qualities that embody a fine athlete, one's legacy is measured not by the mere numbers — the records, the best times, or the winning results. It was not even...
EDITORS DESK While there’s a lot to be desired for an encore that should put more pressure on the national athletes in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the gains of the 2024 season could have built enough momentum for the Filipino competitors to scale greater heights in the year ahead. Sure, the...
EDITORS DESK What a year it has been for Philippine sports. Truly the best season in history. Carlos Yulo is definitely the star of a splendid 2024 for our national athletes who came and conquered international competitions, with the Filipino sportsmen breaking barriers and smashing records in...
EDITORS DESK Kevin Quiambao, one of the biggest names in the collegiate ranks, was embroiled in controversy for his alleged involvement in many “ligang labas,” or pocket tournaments that are usually done in barangays or towns, mostly organized by local politicos who desire to blend basketball...
Entering the critical stretch of PBA eliminations with the group action getting tighter and bolder, teams will always fight for a favorable result up to the last horn. By all means, earning a quarterfinals seat is one hell of a task, factoring in the caliber of players and imports in the field, and...
EDITORS DESK The stars descended on Manila from a Paris conquest that is one for the books. Carlos Yulo was the highlight of the parade that froze the streets and made it a rolling celebration for athletic excellence, exuding the aura of victory that stole the eyes of bystanders and even those who...
EDITORS DESK Palarong Pambansa has truly been the cradle of the nation's most gifted, athletic, and prolific. It is where hidden gems are about to be unearthed, the unpolished but promising ones, who will be scouted, guided, and molded into a version of the next EJ Obiena and Carlos Yulo —...
EDITORS DESK One could dream of basking in the Olympic glory and taking home one shining piece of metal that can symbolize a country's successful program. Certainly a goal for many, but only doable for the chosen few. They say standing atop the podium is a once in a lifetime moment, but earning a...
