By Aira Miranda   Manila, Philippines – As the basketball frenzy continues to grip Manila, Sun Life is taking the excitement to the next level. Prepare for an exhilarating spectacle that not only unites local celebrities but also propels the sport into the heart of communities...

Jordan Heading is set to return with Gilas Pilipinas now that he made amends with Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). This was confirmed by head coach Chot Reyes, saying that Heading will join Gilas' practice next week.

Former Adelaide 36ers center Kai Sotto is out of the national team due to his upcoming stint with Hiroshima Dragonflies in Japan B.League, while Ginebra big man Japeth Aguilar is still recovering from his MCL injury.

On February 10 in Budapest, Hungary, Labadan competed in the International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament-Gracia Fair Cup and took home two medals a silver for the ribbon finals and a bronze for the club finals.

Tim Cone, the coach of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, and Yeng Guiao, the strategist for Rain or Shine, consider it a pleasure to head the voting among the coaches who will make the calls during the Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Game on March 12 in Passi, Iloilo. #In60words

At the Iran Badminton Federation Sports Hall in Tehran on Sunday, the Filipino team of Christian Bernardo and Alvin Morada put up a solid performance to defeat an Indonesian pair and win the 2023 Iran Fajr International Challenge.

International basketball icon Pau Gasol has been named as FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Global Ambassador. With FIBA's flagship event getting underway in 200 days in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, Gasol will be on hand at a championship he knows very well.

The ASBC Asian U22 Boxing Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, saw three Filipino boxers advance to the semifinals, guaranteeing themselves at least bronze medals. In this week-long brawl, Mark Lester Durens, Aaron Jude Bado, and Jericho Acaylar defeated their opponents to get one step closer to dominating their respective weight classes.

Scottie Thompson just received another blessing entering 2023. After winning a title with Ginebra in the 2023 PBA Commissioner's Cup, Thompson and his wife Jinky announced that they are expecting their first child.

Evan Nelle has decided to use his final playing year with La Salle. The decision came after the Green Archers tapped Topex Robinson as their new head coach. Nelle emerged as the La Salle's primary playmaker in his two seasons with the team.

Topex Robinson has been named the new head coach of De La Salle Universitys (DLSU) mens basketball team. The university made Robinson's hiring official on Thursday. Robinson will make his return at the collegiate ranks after spending two years in the PBA with the Phoenix Super LPG.

Another former San Beda player is set to join the Frankie Lim-led NLEX. Clint Doliguez is set to sign with the Road Warriors in the PBA Governor's Cup. Doliguez becomes the second Red Lion to join NLEX after acquiring veteran big man Jake Pascual via trade.

Slated on February 15-21, the Pinatar Cup will be held in Murcia, Spain, and the Philippine women's football team will be up against the tough competition. The team will compete against Wales, Scotland, and Ireland in preparation for the 2023 World Cup in New Zealand, and national coach Alan Stajcic will view them as the obvious underdogs. #In60words...

Jordan Clarkson, a star scorer for the Utah Jazz, is excited to play for his team and the Philippines if he is selected for the 2023 National Basketball Association All-Star Game. The inaugural All-Star game was played in Salt Lake City 30 years ago, and the 72nd iteration of the tournament will take place there on February 19. #In60words

Just 24 hours after winning his sixth PBA championship with Ginebra, Justin Brownlee took his oath of allegiance to the Philippines in the Senate. The oathtaking came after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law the bill granting Brownlee Filipino citizenship. #In60words