# One Sports

One Sports (formerly ABC Sports from 2004 to 2008, Sports5 from 2011 to 2017 and ESPN5 from 2017 to 2020) is the sports division of TV5 Network, Inc. and jointly-operated with sister company Cignal TV. One Sports supplies and airs major sporting events in the Philippines and the world for free-to-air TV channels TV5, RPTV, One Sports channel, Cignal-exclusive channels One Sports+, PBA Rush, NBA TV Philippines and UAAP Varsity Channel, and online sports streaming platform Pilipinas Live.
Its flagship program is the Philippine Basketball Association, the world's second oldest professional basketball league, since it acquired the television rights from 2004 to 2008 and since 2011.

## History
### ABC Sports

The network's sports division, then known as ABC Sports, was established in 2004 as a result of ABC-5's acquisition of broadcast rights to the Philippine Basketball Association. The telecasts were known as the PBA on ABC, after the disbandment of the broadcasting consortium between NBN-4 and IBC-13. Aside from PBA, ABC Sports also broadcast volleyball games and local boxing bouts, as well as NBA basketball and WWE wrestling matches (in partnership with Solar Entertainment). But after ABC rebranded to TV5 in August 2008, the network still managed to cover the 2008 PBA Fiesta Conference finals, though it is under the auspices of ABC's blocktimer MPB Primedia, Inc. After which, broadcast rights for PBA, NBA, and WWE were then moved to Solar Sports and RPN starting in the 2008–09 season.

### TV5 Sports

In 2009, ABC Sports, still under management of MPB Primedia, was renamed as TV5 Sports in the interim (does not identify as such), in which the network acquired broadcasting rights to the ASEAN Basketball League (the Philippine team in the league, AirAsia Philippine Patriots, was by-then managed by ABC/TV5 owner Antonio "Tonyboy" Cojuangco, Jr.), U.S. boxing matches, and others. In 2010, ABL's broadcasting contract with TV5 expired, after TV5 was acquired by MediaQuest Holdings, and was moved to IBC-13 and later, ABS-CBN Sports and Action.

### Sports5

In 2011, TV5 and IBC, inked a blocktime deal which subsequently became AKTV. It was launched on May 5, 2011, through a marathon held at the Mall Of Asia Grounds in Pasay.
From then on, Sports5 obtained rights to air major sporting leagues and events like the Philippine Basketball Association United Football League, the NCAA.
Until its flagship primetime sports block's closure on May 31, 2013 due to high blocktime costs and poor ratings, most of its programs are aired on IBC through its programming block AKTV. From June 2013 onwards, most of its sports coverages are shown on TV5, AksyonTV and Hyper. It is headquartered at TV5 Media Center, Reliance cor. Sheridan st., Mandaluyong.
Sports5 is the official TV partner of the Olympic Games in the Philippines from 2014 to 2016. In 2016, Sports5 acquired the Philippine broadcast rights (from ABS-CBN Sports) to air Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on free TV and satellite.

### ESPN5

On October 12, 2017, TV5 announced that it had reached a partnership with ESPN International to re-brand Sports 5 as ESPN5; the re-branding took effect the next day, coinciding with game 1 of the PBA Governors' Cup final. As part of the relationship, the channel acquired domestic rights to some of ESPN's U.S. and international programming, including classic boxing matches aired on ESPN Classic (also includes some matches from ESPN2's Friday Night Fights), IndyCar Series, the NFL, ESPN Films' documentary series 30 for 30 and Nine for IX, Around the Horn, Pardon the Interruption, U.S. college sports, and the X Games. Although ESPN is a U.S. NBA broadcaster, the league has a separate rights deal with ABS-CBN (under partnership with Solar Sports). The operation includes a local version of ESPN's flagship studio program SportsCenter, SportsCenter Philippines (which premiered on December 17, 2017), and collaboration between ESPN and TV5 on digital content—having launched a localized version of ESPN.com and the streaming ESPN Player service on January 31, 2018. The partnership marked the return of the ESPN brand to the country since the replacement of ESPN Philippines with Fox Sports Asia. Meanwhile, the re-launch as ESPN5 also caused the delays of many of Viva Television's planned productions for TV5 to late 2020 and early 2021 (especially Masked Singer Pilipinas and Kagat ng Dilim).

### One Sports

On March 8, 2020, ESPN5 ceased to exist on television and was rebranded as One Sports (named after the then pay television channel of the same name), as both 5 and the new One Sports channel decided to not carry any ESPN5-branded programming on its schedule. The partnership continued however both on online as the ESPN5 webpage it was active and served as the de facto One Sports homepage in the Philippines and on-air as ESPN programs continue to broadcast on both 5 (later reverted to TV5) and One Sports until October 13, 2021, as the new TV5 Network management will no longer renew a contract with ESPN due to massive negative feedbacks by the fans of the network's entertainment programming against former TV5 Network President and CEO Chot Reyes as well as poor ratings of its sports programming on TV5 and loss of advertisers' support. At the same day, 5 Plus was relaunched as a dedicated channel of One Sports which was moved from being an exclusive-pay television channel to free-to-air and eventually taking over its channel space. Meanwhile, its original pay television counterpart on Cignal was rebranded as One Sports+.
Following the closure of ABS-CBN Sports after 70 congressmen denied ABS-CBN Corporation's new franchise, One Sports replaced certain programming such as the NFL, NCAA (US), with some sports whose rights were previously held by ABS-CBN Sports, such as the NBA, ONE Championship and UAAP.

## Current programs
### RPTV

* National Basketball Association (NBA) (2024–present)
* PBA 3x3 (2024–present)
* PBA D-League (2024–present)
* Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) (2024–present)
* Premier Volleyball League (PVL) (2024–present)
* Starting Lineup (2024–present)

### One Sports

* 30 for 30
* Asian Tour
* Badminton Asia Championships (national teams and individuals)
* Boxing's Greatest Fights (2018–present)
* European Tour
* J1 League
* Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow By Blow
* National Basketball Association (NBA) (2020–present)
* National Cheerleading Championship
* ONE Championship
* PBA 3x3
* PBA D-League
* Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)
* Philippine Collegiate Champions League
* Premier Volleyball League (PVL)
* Spikers' Turf
* Starting Lineup (2024–present)
* Philippines national football team (The Azkals)
* The Nationals
* Top Rank Boxing
* University Athletic Association of the Philippines

### One Sports+

* FIBA World Basketball
* FIFA Women's World Cup
* Greatest of all Time
* Starting Lineup (2024–present)
* WWE Bottom Line

### PBA Rush

* Basketball Almanac
* Basketball Science
* Hotseat
* Jumpball (simulcast on One PH and One Sports channel)
* Numbers
* PBA Rulebook
* Shootaround
* Step Back
* Swagg Anatomy
* The Chasedown
* The Huddle (simulcast on One PH and One Sports channel)

### NBA TV Philippines

* NBA Hype
* NBA Spotlight

### UAAP Varsity Channel

* Glory Days
* School Spirit
* Step Up
* The Bounce

### GG Network

* Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit
* Geeks and Gamers Guide
* The Nationals

## Previous programs
### Block

* AKTV (2011–2013)

### Programs

* 2005 Southeast Asian Games
* 2007 Southeast Asian Games
* 2019 Southeast Asian Games
* 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championship
* 2012 London Olympic Games Sports Coverage
* 2016 Summer Olympics
* 2020 Summer Olympics
* 2024 Summer Olympics
* 2014 Asian Games
* 2018 Asian Games
* 2022 Asian Games
* 2014 Winter Olympics
* 2018 Winter Olympics
* 2022 Winter Olympics
* 30 for 30 (2018–2021)
* AFC Cup
* AFF Championship
* All Star Professional Wrestling
* Around the Horn (2018–2020)
* ASEAN Basketball League (2009–2010)
* Astig PBA (2007–2008)
* Buhay PBA (2007–2008)
* Filsports Basketball Association (2015–2016)
* Formula E
* High Noon (2018)
* IndyCar Series
* iPBA (2007–2008)
* Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (2022–2024; rights now held by Solar Sports)
* MVP Cup
* NCAA (2017–2020)
* NCAA Philippines (2012–2015; returned to ABS-CBN Sports and later moved to GMA Network in 2020)
* NFL (2017–2020, terminated after acquiring ABS-CBN Sports rights; rights now held by TAP Digital Media Ventures Corporation)
* Nike Rise
* Pacific Xtreme Combat
* Pardon the Interruption (2018–2020)
* PBA on ABC/TV5 (2004–2008)
* Philippine Super Liga (2015–2020)
* Ringside (2004–2008)
* Ronda Pilipinas (2015)
* Shakey's V-League (2005–2006)
* Sports 360 (2015–2016)
* SportsPage (2020)
* The Game (2020–2024)
* The Ultimate Fighter
* TNA Impact! (2004–2006)
* Ultimate Fighting Championship
* UFC Now
* UFC Presents
* UFC Unleashed
* UFC Ultimate Insider
* United Football League
* United Regional Basketball League
* Universities and Colleges Basketball League (2018)
* WWE Raw (1994–2001, 2007–2008, 2009–2010, 2017–2022; rights now held by TAP Digital Media Ventures Corporation)
* WWE SmackDown (2007–2008, 2017–2022; rights now held by TAP Digital Media Ventures Corporation)

### Sports5.ph

* Speedo G-League

## Sports broadcasters
### Current on-air staff

* Anthony Suntay (PVL play by play, MPBL play-by-play)
* Christian Luanzon (MPBL Basketball anaylst)
* Billie Capistrano (PVL play by play, The Game co-host)
* Migs Gomez (MPBL Lead play-by-play, PVL play-by-play)
* Lourd de Veyra (Basketball Almanac Host)
* Charlie Cuna (PBA on One Sports play-by-play)
* Mica Abesamis (MPBL courtside reporter)
* Apple David (PBA on One Sports Courtside reporter)
* Denise Tan (PBA on One Sports Courtside reporter)
* Paolo del Rosario (PBA on One Sports, PBA Rush, PVL Lead play-by-play, Courtside reporter, Shootaround host, The Game host)
* Andrei Felix (PBA on One Sports/PBA Rush play-by-play)
* Richard del Rosario (PBA on One Sports, PBA Rush Basketball analyst, Numbers co-Host)
* Tony Dela Cruz (PBA on One Sports Basketball analyst)
* Jolly Escobar (PBA on One Sports, PBA Rush Basketball analyst)
* Javi Palaña (MPBL play-by-play)
* Jayvee Gayoso (MPBL Basketball anaylst)
* Miguel Dypiangco (PBA Rush, UAAP Basketball, PVL Play-by-play, MPBL play-by-play, The Game host)
* Juanito Gregorio (MPBL Basketball analyst)
* Sydney Crespo (MPBL courtside reporter)
* Maegan Cabrera (MPBL courtside reporter)
* Andrea Endicio (MPBL courtside reporter)
* Jaime Ascalon (UAAP Basketball play-by-play, MPBL play-by-play, PVL courtside reporter)
* Louie Gonzales (MPBL basketball analyst)
* Rodney Santos (MPBL basketball Analyst)
* Neil Flores (PVL Volleyball analyst)
* Noreen Go (PVL Volleyball analyst)
* Cedelf Tupas (MPBL Play-by-play)
* Boom Gonzalez (PVL and UAAP Basketball and Volleyball play-by-play, NBA Hype Host, School Spirit Host, The Game Weekend host)
* Ryan Gregorio (PBA on One Sports, PBA Rush Lead Basketball analyst, Numbers Host)
* Eric Altamirano (PBA on One Sports, PBA Rush, PBA 3x3 Basketball analyst)
* Topex Robinson (PBA on One Sports, PBA Rush Basketball analyst, Jumpball Host)
* Bea Daez-Fabros (UAAP Basketball play-by-play, The Game co-host)
* Mike Perez (MPBL Basketball analyst)
* Mico Halili (Creative Director for sports program and sports digital properties, Cignal TV, Hotseat host, Glory Days Host, UAAP Basketball play-by-play)
* Quinito Henson (PBA on One Sports Lead Basketball analyst)
* Nico Salva (MPBL basketball analyst)
* Alexis Tinsay (PVL courtside reporter)
* Raine Ticzon (PVL courtside reporter)
* Sam Corrales (PVL courtside reporter)
* Lexi Rodriguez (PVL courtside reporter)
* Jeanine Tsoi (PVL courtside reporter)
* Frannie Reyes (PVL courtside reporter)
* Gretchen Ho (sports correspondent to the 2020 Summer Olympics)
* Louie Gonzales (MPBL basketball analyst)
* Kobe Dayao (UAAP Basketball play-by-play)
* Aiyana Perlas (PBA Rush Courtside reporter)
* Doreen Suaybaguio (PBA Rush, Spikers Turf Courtside reporter)
* Andy Jao (PBA on One Sports, PBA Rush Basketball analyst)
* Bea Escudero (PBA on One Sports, PBA Rush Courtside reporter, NBA Hype co-host)
* Magoo Marjon (PBA on One Sports Lead play-by-play)
* Ronnie Magsanoc (PBA on One Sports, PBA 3x3 Basketball analyst, PVL Volleyball analyst, UAAP Basketball and Volleyball analyst)
* Danica Jose (UAAP Basketball analyst, NBA Hype co-host)
* Jinno Rufino (PBA Rush/PBA 3x3 play-by-play, MPBL play-by-play)
* Nikko Ramos (UAAP Basketball play-by-play)
* Enzo Floro (UAAP Basketball analyst)
* Carlo Pamintuan (PBA on One Sports, Spikers Turf PBA Rush Basketball analyst, play-by-play, Courtside reporter, Shootaround host)
* Chiqui Roa-Puno (PVL, UAAP volleyball play-by-play)
* Ali Peek (PBA Rush Basketball analyst)
* Mozzy Ravena (PVL Volleyball analyst)
* Anne Remulla-Canda (PVL Volleyball analyst)
* Ivy Remulla (PVL Volleyball analyst)
* Ayel Estrañero (PVL, Spikers Turf, UAAP Volleyball analyst)
* Dzi Gervacio (PVL Volleyball analyst, The Game co-host)
* Jason Webb (UAAP Basketball analyst)
* Luigi Trillo (UAAP Basketball analyst)
* Eric Tipan (UAAP Basketball and Volleyball, PVL play-by-play)
* Andre Co (PBA on One Sports/PBA Rush Play-by-play, MPBL play-by-play)
* Mikee Reyes (PBA on One Sports/PBA Rush/PBA 3x3 Play-by-play, News5 sports correspondent)
* Chiqui Reyes (PBA Rush Play-by-play)
* Belle Gregorio (PBA on One Sports Courtside reporter)
* Julia Vargas (PBA on One Sports, PBA Rush Courtside reporter)
* Eric Reyes (PBA on One Sports, PBA Rush Basketball analyst)
* Hans Kho (PBA on One Sports courtside reporter)
* Ela Gomez (PBA on One Sports courtside reporter)
* Allan Gregorio (PBA Rush Basketball analyst, MPBL Basketball anaylst)
* Sev Sarmenta (PBA, PVL, Spikers Turf play-by-play)
* Yoyo Sarmenta (UAAP Basketball play-by-play)
* Jutt Sulit (PBA on One Sports, PBA Rush Lead play-by-play, Courtside reporter)
* Nadj Miravalles (PBA on One Sports courtside reporter)
* Eileen Shi (PBA on One Sports courtside reporter)
* Pauline Verzosa (PBA on One Sports/PBA Rush courtside reporter)
* Gab Reyes (PBA Rush courtside reporter)
* Charles Tiu (PBA Rush Basketball analyst, Basketball Science Host, NBA Hype co-Host)
* Vince Hizon (PBA Rush Basketball analyst)
* Mark Molina (PBA Rush Basketball analyst)
* Carmela Tunay (PVL, Spikers Turf, UAAP Volleyball analyst The Game host)
* Jong Uichico (PBA Rush Basketball analyst)
* Norman Black (UAAP Basketball analyst)
* Jude Turcuato (UAAP Basketball play-by-play)
* Dominic Uy (PBA on One Sports, PBA Rush Basketball analyst)
* James Velasquez (PBA Rush, PBA on One Sports Lead play-by-play)

### Past on-air staff

* Peaches Aberin
* Don Allado
* Mara Aquino (now eSports events host)
* Ramon Bautista
* Patricia Bermudez-Hizon
* Mich Del Carmen-Elorde
* Janeena Chan (now host of CHInoyTV)
* Rheema Chanco
* Ai Dela Cruz
* Lia Cruz
* Stephanie Cueva
* Rizza Diaz (now on One News)
* Joy Delorey
* Hans Montenegro
* Rado Dimalibot
* Kenneth Duremdes (Currently as commissioner of MPBL)
* Amanda Fernandez
* Tex Suter
* Jing Jamlang
* Jojo Lastimosa
* Vitto Lazatin (now with Cignal TV)
* Rheena Villamor (now with UNTV)
* Laura Lehmann Pessumal
* Frankie Lim (Currently head coach of NLEX Road Warriors)
* Miakka Lim
* Cesca Litton-Kalaw
* Chino Lui Pio
* Peter Martin
* Butch Maniego†
* TJ Manotoc (Currently ABS-CBN News Bureau chief for North America)
* Eric Menk
* Jessica Mendoza
* L.A. Mumar
* Renz Ongkiko
* Chiqui Pablo (now with DZME)
* Erika Padilla-Cariaso
* Joey Santa Maria
* George Rocha
* Benjie Paras
* Barry Pascua†
* Ed Picson†
* Chot Reyes (Currently head coach of TNT Tropang Giga)
* Trish Roque
* Judy Saril (moved to ABS-CBN Sports)
* Angelika Schmeing-Cruz
* Boyet Sison†
* Niña Sison
* Pia Boren
* Jannelle So (now residing in the US)
* Mon Liboro
* Sam YG
* Mark Zambrano (now with BAVI (Chooks-to-Go))
* Noel Zarate
* Denice Dinsay (now with ANC)
* Aaron Atayde
* Sel Guevara (now with PortCalls)
* Gianna Llanes (former MPBL courtside reporter, now with NET 25)
* Jeffrey Cariaso (Currently head coach of Blackwater Bossing)
* Chuck Araneta (former PBA on One Sports play by play commentator, now with GMA Network)
* Shiela Salaysay (former MPBL courtside reporter, now with PTV-4)