Sports Columnists

JABONG! Diamond Edition PAL Interclub

It’s the season once again. Mindanao will host the most awaited golf extravaganza for amateur golfers in the country. Pueblo de Oro golf club...

CLEAN SLATE: Department of Education, a better partner for grassroots sports development for...

When Angeles University president and Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Emmanuel Angeles was still around, I can hear him talk about how the private...

CLEAN SLATE: Goodbye coach Rey Salingay, JGFP Mindanao Open

When I first stepped on the grounds of the Ateneo de Davao University, a pretty lady approached me and asked, "Taga Kidapawan ka?". I...
niel

VIEW FROM THE OUTFIELD: Ef, the switch-flipper

Kevin Quiambao may be the Season MVP and Evan Nelle a member of the Mythical Team but it cannot be denied that it took...

CLEAN SLATE: Durable Nixon Mas, spark plug Francis Escandor

I am a bit surprised and actually feeling proud that former University of Mindanao and Davao City standout Nixon Mas has made his mark...
niel

VIEW FROM THE OUTFIELD: Game of his life

Widely-followed multimedia content creator Naveen Ganglani wrote on X (Formerly Twitter) shortly after De La Salle University's emphatic 82-60 win over University of the...
niel

VIEW FROM THE OUTFIELD: Ef’s time has come

For those not familiar with the journey of Francis Escandor, Ef to his family and friends, many would say he is just a privileged...

CLEAN SLATE: Learning from the mistake of forgetting our para athletes

When Davao City took part in the 1997 Philippine National Games (PNG) in Cebu City, we were fortunate to be included in the delegation. That...

SPORTS KEN: Ateneo’s monkey wrench

Before tackling the very exciting near-championsip battle between UP and Ateneo, let me first give a round of applause to two outstanding athletes who...

CLEAN SLATE: From Under Pressure to No Pressure, at all

I do not blame anyone for being under immense pressure because we all wanted to win a gold medal in the Asian Games, specifically...