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Here we go again
by Bill Velasco - March 24, 2025 - 12:00am
In recent years, many educational institutions and athletic associations have allowed men to compete in women’s sports.
Rebirth anniversary
by Bill Velasco - March 22, 2025 - 12:00am
On March 19, 2024, I entered the hospital and died for the first time. 
Mercenary basketball
by Bill Velasco - March 17, 2025 - 12:00am
Three weeks ago, this writer asked whether or not there’s too much basketball in the country now.
The Jokic debate
by Bill Velasco - March 15, 2025 - 12:00am
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic turned the NBA on its ear once again. 
PBA newcomer
by Bill Velasco - March 10, 2025 - 12:00am
To be known as the best domestic shipping companyin Southern Luzon and Visayas Region that provides the highest value-for-money service to its customers while meeting profitability target. – Starhorse Shipping...
First gold
by Bill Velasco - March 8, 2025 - 12:00am
There may not be many who recall that Arianne Cerdeña Valdez was the first Filipino athlete to win an Olympic gold medal back in 1988.
Player safety
by Bill Velasco - March 3, 2025 - 12:00am
The former medical director of the Philippine Sports Commission and current team doctor of Gilas Pilipinas, Dr. Randy Molo, spoke out with concern for the safety of athletes in organized tournaments.
Bert Lina delivered
by Bill Velasco - March 1, 2025 - 12:00am
This writer had many insightful, eye-opening, and practical conversations with the late Bert Lina in the days of the Metropolitan Basketball Association and after.
Basketball overload
by Bill Velasco - February 24, 2025 - 12:00am
Is there too much basketball in the Philippines?
NBA breakdown
by Bill Velasco - February 22, 2025 - 12:00am
The National Basketball Association is experiencing a gradual deterioration in its fan base.
Padel does it right
by Bill Velasco - February 17, 2025 - 12:00am
The story of padel in the Philippines is a story of doing things the right way.
High contact
by Bill Velasco - February 15, 2025 - 12:00am
We all know that basketball is a contact sport.
Culture shock
by Bill Velasco - February 10, 2025 - 12:00am
Watching the Manila Hustle 3X3 tournament was a bit of a culture shock. Honestly, the games feel like they were being played fast forward.
Trump and transgender
by Bill Velasco - February 8, 2025 - 12:00am
US president Donald Trump signed his fourth executive order involving the transgender community, banning transgender women from participating in women’s sports in America.
Live audience optional
by Bill Velasco - February 3, 2025 - 12:00am
Do we really still need live audiences for sporting events, particularly basketball?
Refreshing WMPBL
by Bill Velasco - February 1, 2025 - 12:00am
This writer was pleasantly surprised watching the Manny Pacquiao’s Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League.
Wrestling for real
by Bill Velasco - January 27, 2025 - 12:00am
The athletes of Puso Wrestling aren’t joking. They take their craft of sports entertainment very seriously.
A new epidemic
by Bill Velasco - January 25, 2025 - 12:00am
There is a new epidemic permeating the local basketball community.
Mayor of the world
by Bill Velasco - January 20, 2025 - 12:00am
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings – nor lose the common touch,
Sambo and service
by Bill Velasco - January 18, 2025 - 12:00am
The story of sambo in the Philippines is one of serendipity and service.
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