The Elegant Shot: Collegiate Champions League Rolling Out
by Henry B. Abes (06/24/08)
Last week there was a gathering of the city’s, and perhaps the country’s, best sports writers at Gourdo’s in the Fort in Taguig City. Gourdo’s seemed an appropriate enough venue for such a gathering – known as it is as an exclusive kitchen boutique that also has its own working kitchen and restaurant serving up some of the best gourmet meals in this corner of the world. Gourdo’s is both a showcase of equipment as well as a showcase of fine culinary skills. >> read more

In Your Face: High on Coke
by Joe W. Buduan (06/24/08)
Before every one gets in a tizzy over the title of this issue’s column let me just make it clear that I refer to the PBA team and not recreational pharmaceuticals. Given how well the Coca Cola Tigers have done so far in the PBA Fiesta Cup though, I wouldn’t be surprised if Tigers fans are feeling the same kind of high as the more well-off tipplers of Colombia’s finest export.>> read more

Family Jewels: Some Thoughts After Recovery
by Alan B. Taule (06/24/08)
I am now up and about. Finally. Since my unfortunate accident, I have learned to value the small things we all used to take for granted—you know, like going to the bathroom unaided, taking off to Gateway to catch a movie whenever I felt like it, or even buying my own stuff at the grocery. It’s funny now, but I was almost moved to tears when I was able to take my first full-body bath after two-and-a-half weeks of doing the “naspu-naspu” stuff for invalids. Ah, freedom. >> read more

The Shot That Counts: Hunters hunted
by Jude Roque (06/24/08)
As the Red Lions of San Beda College gear up for the coming NCAA’s 84th season, seven other squads are out to prevent them from capturing a third straight title. With still a powerhouse roster this year, headed by 2006 MVP and Rookie of the Year Samuel Ekwe, last year’s Finals MVP Ogie Menor and John Paul Escobal, SBC is heavily favored to run away with the 2008 men’s basketball plum. Many say that this coming NCAA wars will be a walk in the park for the Lions, and that no other team even poses a challenge. >> read more

Langaw sa Sabaw: Ang Pagbabalik ng Pilosopong Tsismoso
by Tambay sa Recto (06/24/08)
Sa tuwing babalik ako sa pagkakawalay sa lupang sinilangan at sa pinakamamahal kong laro, sagana ako sa pasalubong para sa mga kababayan: Economy Size na pag-unawa, Family Pack na pasensiya at simpatyang Buy 1 Take 1. Kaya nang batiin ako ng aking mga kabaranggay nang isang masigabong “Heto na! Nagbalik na ang Pilosopong Tsismoso! Marami na naman tayong madidinig na malalalim na reklamo,” ako ay napangiti lamang. Nang nagkainuman nitong nag-Santa Crusan may nakapagtanong, “P’re, ano’ng sipat mo sa rambulan ng BAP at SBP?” Ako ay muling ngumiti, “Hayaan mo sila, kakayanin nilang ayusin ‘yan,” sabay tagay.
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Hoops High: To Three-peat or not to Three-peat
by Not Africa (06/24/08)
The main storyline for this year’s NCAA is if the Red Lions of San Beda can capture an NCAA triple crown. Not long after their win in season 83, a considerable majority of the basketball community have made a foregone conclusion that the Red Lions will indeed achieve a three-peat come season 84. >> read more