IN international relations, balance of power means “the posture and policy of a nation or group of nations protecting itself against another nation or group of nations by matching its power against the power of the other side.” In sports, collegiate basketball most especially, balance of power means stacking up…
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Francis Arnaiz talks about Sonny Jaworski s diverse skillset. (1:20)
The generation of sportswriters who covered his early PBA playing days called him The Big J. The more recent one christened him The Living Legend. To everyone else, meaning the rest of the Philippine population, he is known simply as Jawo .
Whatever nickname he goes by, he s a certified basketball god. And since he s turning 75, starting on March 2 up to his birthday on March 8 ESPN5.com will be publishing seven - it has to be seven - articles on Robert Jaworski, Sr.
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FERNANDO SUAREZ – although known as the healing priest, he was also a huge supporter of Philippine tennis who sponsored tournaments across the country in different divisions and age-groups. Southeast Asian Games doubles gold medalist Francis Casey Alcantara and Jeson Patrombon – who both used to play tennis with the late priest – were among those who paid tribute to this proud son of Taal, Batangas. A tournament named after him, the PPS-PEEP Fr. Fernando Suarez Cup has been ongoing for three years at the time of his death. He was 52. Continue reading below ↓
PHOTO: courtesy of jino manansala