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Sparkly dresses to Olympic gold
by Bill Velasco - November 20, 2023 - 12:00am
When she was about six years old, Sofia Frank, like all little girls, dreamt of being a princess.
Sean Chambers’ next return
by Bill Velasco - November 18, 2023 - 12:00am
Hundreds of imports have graced the Philippine Basketball Association hardwood since 1975. Perhaps a dozen have truly left an impression on fans.
A new beginning
by Bill Velasco - November 13, 2023 - 12:00am
It was another historic week for Philippine basketball.
Unique showcase on ice
by Bill Velasco - November 11, 2023 - 12:00am
In an extremely rare occurrence, all of the country’s world-class figure skaters will unite and take to the ice to support their sport.
Kindred spirits
by Bill Velasco - November 6, 2023 - 12:00am
It is one of my favorite and most enduring stories in sports: a generation of incredible champions inspiring the next.
Iron lady, heart of gold
by Bill Velasco - November 4, 2023 - 12:00am
Elma Muros-Posadas was a simple child in a far-flung little town of Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island in Romblon.
Pilipinas Super League: the next level
by Bill Velasco - October 30, 2023 - 12:00am
The Pilipinas Super League is starting its new season with a barrage of great new moves that will propel it to a whole new level of greatness.
From bullied to box office blockbuster
by Bill Velasco - October 28, 2023 - 12:00am
Monsour del Rosario has had to fight for everything he has.
An explosion of basketball
by Bill Velasco - October 23, 2023 - 12:00am
Basketball has grown by leaps and bounds in the Philippines, and it brings a whole set of advantages and disadvantages.
New sports show airs on PTV
by Bill Velasco - October 23, 2023 - 12:00am
A new sports documentary series focusing on the lives of the greatest Filipino athletes of all time premieres on People’s Television Channel 4 tonight.
Protecting the players
by Bill Velasco - October 21, 2023 - 12:00am
The toughest part of running any basketball league is ensuring fairness and the safety of the players.
Changing times in hoops
by Bill Velasco - October 16, 2023 - 12:00am
The times, they are changing in basketball.
The next big thing in track?
by Bill Velasco - October 14, 2023 - 12:00am
The search for the next big thing in athletics continues, propelled by the measurable success of the Philippines in the Asian Games.
Winning from within
by Bill Velasco - October 9, 2023 - 12:00am
The last two decades have seen growing worldwide awareness and understanding of how diet, mindset and exercise combine to help make one’s body perform more efficiently and with less injury.
Last accolades for FIBA World Cup
by Bill Velasco - October 7, 2023 - 12:00am
Almost a month after the climax of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, praise continues to pour in for co-host the Philippines and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.
Fernandez jersey in FIBA museum
by Bill Velasco - October 3, 2023 - 12:00am
Basketball legend Ramon Fernandez’s 1974 Philippine team jersey is now part of the FIBA Museum. The news was confirmed by The STAR during the Toyota Reunion held last Friday in Makati. The reception was organized...
Obiena to trigger gold rush?
by Bill Velasco - October 2, 2023 - 12:00am
Obstacles are those frightful things that you see when you take your eyes off your goal. —  Henry Ford
The A.I. misstep
by Bill Velasco - September 30, 2023 - 12:00am
artificial (adjective): made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural; insincere, affected, fake
A vision for MPBL
by Bill Velasco - September 25, 2023 - 12:00am
The owner of the reigning Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League national champion has several great ideas to catapult the league to a higher level. Vicente “Bong” Cuevas III, patron of the fourth season...
International Basketball University Phl launched
by Bill Velasco - September 23, 2023 - 12:00am
The International Basketball University is now in the Philippines. Headquartered in Kaunas, Lithuania, the IBU is one of the leading basketball learning institutions in the world. Most of its instructors have...
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