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Tim Cone: Golden G.O.A.T

BY JOHN BRYAN ULANDAY From dozens of PBA cups to a recent gold at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, the Philippines’ winningest basketball coach continues to prove that he is one of the country’s G.O.A.Ts (Greatest of All Time) — without even having to claim it. People of the…

Smart to back up Kai Sotto in NBA bid

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is rallying behind long-time Smart ambassador Kai Sotto’s bid to become the first homegrown Filipino to be drafted in the NBA this June 23. Kai Sotto The pledge of support comes after the 19-year-old former “Batang Gilas’ and member of the training pool of the Men’s…

The Winning Chot: Vincent “Chot” Reyes

He made his name on the hardcourt by successfully coaching both collegiate and national basketball teams, but thisÂ PeopleAsiaÂ People of the Year 2013 awardee just brought home another title of a different sort. Former basketball coach VincentÂ "Chot" Reyes has been named theÂ new president and CEO of TV5, replacingÂ Emmanuel Lorenzana who retired…

The Dream Team: Benjie, Kobe and AndrÃ© ParasÂ

With Kobe Paras' recent admission to Jesuit collegeÂ Creighton University in Nebraska after his controversial withdrawal from theÂ University of California, Los Angeles, the Paras men have finally regained peace of mind. Throughout the whole ordeal, brothers Kobe andÂ AndrÃ© and legend of a dad Benjie showed everyone what it was like to…

Basketball heroes: A Tribute to Jayson Castro and Ranidel de Ocampo

2016 marks the retirement of two â€” literal and symbolic â€” basketball giantsÂ from the national men's basketball team Gilas Pilipinas as well as the PBA teamÂ Tropang TNT. Jayson Castro and Ranidel de Ocampo officially announced their retirements within days of each other just last week, opening up spaceÂ the benchÂ for the…

Men Who Matter #11: Terrence Romeo

Men Who Matter #11: Terrence Romeo Terrence Romeo has come a long way from being either too short or too young to actually being a standout on the hardcourt. But even with all his experiences, he still says "I let my game speak for me. No matter how good I…

Finders Kieferâ€™s: Kiefer Ravena

Alyssa Valdez understandablyÂ shed a few tears this weekend when having to accept defeat from arch rival De La Salle at the UAAP women's volleyball finals, but with the support of fellow Atenean and Athlete, long-time buddy, business partner and possible source of inspiration Kiefer Ravena, she should be just fine.…

Fountains of Youth (and Inspiration)

Thirty-two yearsÂ ago today, Pope John Paul II led the inauguration of World Youth Day at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican.Â Although the event is predominantly attended by Catholic delegates, itÂ is very much open to those from other creeds; the themes of gratefulness, acceptance and peace transcend all differences, after…