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Shooting for the moon in Belgrade, ‘El Presidente’ weighs in

March 3, 2021

“It will be very difficult for us to get the slot in Belgrade. I will be the first to delight if we make it and I continue to hope for a triumphant campaign,” – Ramon Fernandez

JA-WOR-SKI, JA-WOR-SKI

Robert Jaworski, here squeezing past Philip Cezar and Fortunato Co in an exhibition game between the RP team and Crispa, represented the country on seven occasions.

March 2, 2021

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The son of a Polish father and a Filipino mother, Robert “Sonny” Jaworski was already making waves not only in the local cage scene but also on the international stage.

Who would have thought that something hanky-panky was going on in local ball when most of us Filipinos were quite apprehensive and living in fear because men in uniform were roaming everywhere in the streets?

Film legend: The Magical eyes of Jun Juban

February 24, 2021

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Gregory Slaughter is coming back to thrill the basketball world but before the‘‘Gregzilla’’ lifts the hopes and aspiration of the Ginebra Nation, it’s time for us to know one of the gentle giant’s sources of strength and inspiration.

The Great GOAT Debate: Going Against the Grain

But off the hardwood, the two were close friends, often inviting each other for Thanksgiving dinners. Here, the two get together during the NBA's 50th anniversary celebrations in October 1996.

February 18, 2021

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the oldest player to earn NBA Finals MVP honors when he accomplished the feat with the champion Los Angeles Lakers in 1985 at age 38.

Of Blackwater Bossing and AnitoKid

February 15, 2021

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Dioceldo “Siopao” Sy is always hot copy when you’re able to get the chance to exchange ideas and clarify things on the recent happenings whether those are off the record or on the record.

Love in NBA Air

February 12, 2021

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Valentine’s Day will be remembered for the day Michael Jordan’s famed No. 23 jersey with the Chicago Bulls was lost in the locker room just before the team was to play the Orlando Magic. It turned out to a double whammy for His Airness as the Magic also recorded a 135-129 overtime victory.

‘Zam’ of San Juan: Most Valuable Francis

San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora (photo from Mayor Francis Zamora Facebook)

February 6, 2021

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With the abundance of talents during the 2001 PBA Draft, jaded observers were one in saying that the educated and gentlemanly Francis Zamora will not be on the elite list of draftees dominated by the likes of Willie Miller and Mark Caguioa.