In PBA Philippine Cup play, the road to the championship often goes through the San Miguel Beermen. The Beermen have the most All-Filipino titles at 11, with seven coming in the last decade. They also have June Mar Fajardo, who is at least the best player of his generation and could very well be the
So the NBA’s new experiment for the All-Star Game is to make it Team USA vs. Team World. Okay. It’s long overdue, but still, A for effort. On paper, it sounds great: a global matchup that celebrates the league’s international talent and might actually get players to compete. The idea itself isn’t bad. But let’s
When it comes to the end, athletes often take one of two paths. There are those that leave the game on their own terms, either winning a championship to cap off a career or departing just before their body breaks down and betrays them. Of course, there are those like Kevin Durant, who keep
This week belonged to the underdogs. Lesser-known names and overlooked talents took center stage, proving that shine isn’t just for the stars. From two-way players to breakout youngsters, these guys made the most of their moment, and they absolutely earned their spot on this week’s list. Nick Smith Jr. – 25 points, 6 assists, 5
For much of UAAP Season 88, the UP Fighting Maroons’ backcourt has been holding things down. Through their first 10 games, the Fighting Maroons’ backcourt of Harold Alarcon, Rey Remogat, and Gerry Abadiano has been averaging a combined 34.7 points per game, a little more than half of UP’s 76.1 points per game. Game 11
Last season, the Houston Rockets were the NBA’s surprise team. Their young core was ahead of schedule and banded together to snag the No. 2 seed in the West. This year, the Detroit Pistons are trying to take a similar leap and they have done so with great success so far. Three weeks into the
