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8 Filipino-American NFL Players Who Made Super Bowl History
Filipinos in the NFL? You bet. Sure, we might be known more for boxing, basketball, and singing notes that defy the laws of acoustics, but trust, we’ve got some gridiron greats in our corner, too.
How 14-Year-Old BJ Williams Balances His Emerging Basketball Stardom, Giving Back and his Future with Gilas Pilipinas
BJ is the son of Filipino-Canadian, Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan and former NFL player, Roydell Williams. He’s a rising star, an AAU World Champion, and he’s already been tapped to be one of the future players for the Philippines’ men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilpinas.
10 Key Moments that brought Carlos Yulo from the practice floor to the podium
24 year-old Carlos Yulo is the new champion of the Philippines! Yulo has just competed in his first Olympics this past week and struck gold not just once but TWICE!
10 Filipino Athletes Who Will Own the Paris 2024 Olympics and Make You Proud
We shed the spotlight on these ten inspiring individuals with Filipino heritage, who are not only set to compete but also to inspire a nation and fans worldwide.
There is no such thing as Off-Season | The Year-Round Hustle with Cris Gopez and Fil Nation Select’s Mission to Bring Filipino Athletes Front and Center
Basketball season has come to a close, but for Fil-Nation Select, it’s basketball season all day, every day. In fact, if it has anything to do with sports, Coach Cris Gopez gets no breaks! There is no such thing as an “off season” for him.
FilAM Wide Receiver Johnny Wilson’s Journey to the NFL
In the upcoming NFL season, one Filipino-American will be going pro! Johnny Wilson, wide receiver, was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round, number 185 overall.
A Legacy Continues | FilAM Sebastian Margate's Triumph at the NBTC
Sebastian Margate is the only son of former basketball player Sunny Margate, aka “Mr. Intangible”, who played professional basketball in the Philippines from 1998 to the early 2000’s.
8 Things to know about Kayla Padilla, Filipino sensation of the NCAAW aS she Says Goodbye to USC
The University of Southern California has made history by advancing to the NCAA Women’s Championship Tournament’s Elite Eight for the first time in thirty years. Something about this starting five has looked like a different beast, not only due to freshman phenom Juju Watkins but also senior Filipino starting point guard, Kayla Padilla.
10 Things to Know About FilAm NBA Reporter Cassidy Hubbarth
You’ve probably seen Cassidy Hubbarth on the sidelines of the NBA, interviewing coaches and players of the game. She is a TV host and full-time reporter for ESPN game telecasts throughout the NBA regular season and during playoffs.
8 Top 15-Globally Ranked Filipino Pickleball Athletes to keep an eye on
Pickleball has more than 4.8 million participants worldwide and has grown by 39.3% in the last two years. Of course, tennis being such a popular sport in the Philippines, pickleball has also caught the interest of many Filipinos who have actually gone on to compete globally and have cracked the top 15 in rankings.
Heart over Height, From Basketball to Business | 10 Things to Know about Nikki Mungues
From basketball to business, Nikki Mungues has proven that nothing is impossible for a fearless Filipina. Despite wearing many hats, Nikki has made it her mission to foster confidence in others and empower them to be their best selves on the court, in the business world, and beyond. Here are a few of the many things to know about her and her incredible journey!
10 Things About FilAm NFL Kicker Jason Myers
Jason Myers just entered his ninth season with the NFL. The place kicker is in his fifth season with the Seattle Seahawks. For the first time, the two time Pro Bowler was named captain this year! He was also named First Team All-Pro by the NFL Players' Association.