Superteams don’t always win them all
FOR THE past several years, franchises have found ways to assemble superstars to make their title chases realistic. Truly an abundance of talent in...
The Suns and CP3
THE Phoenix Suns have made it to the NBA Finals twice but lost it both times. In 1976, they surrendered to the Boston Celtics...
Sublime runners
THERE PROBABLY are millions of running clubs all over the world with varied membership and purpose, where the main aim is to practice running...
Unfamiliar cast
FOR the past twenty years, only eight teams have won the NBA title – the LA Lakers (2000-2002, 2009-2010, and 2020), San Antonio Spurs...
Separating contenders from pretenders
THE REAL games have started in the NBA, and underdogs made things interesting because some teams were not expected to survive the play-in tournament....
Athletes with biggest endorsement deals
IN 1984, Nike inked Michael Jordan to a five-year $7 million deal. The agreement became a blueprint for future sports stars representing large and...
The NBA play-in tournament
BEGINNING May 19 to 22 (Philippine time), when the National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season has ended, the league will have a playoff play-in...
Kobe and Nike
LIFE is doubly beautiful if you’re famous, and whether you’re an entertainer or an athlete, the public eye is always on you. Chances are,...
Believing in one’s team
SUPPORT to one’s chosen team ranges from rabid to passive and emotions are expressed in several forms. Rabid or diehard fans continue to cheer...
On troubled waters
Less than a month after it sailed, it has entered stormy seas and is now in danger of capsizing. The boat is the VisMin...