Scorpion Sting

(c) Sherwin Vardeleon

A minnow on a sea full of sharks.

That was how Centro Escolar University was viewed when the Scorpions announced their inclusion in the 2014 Filoil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup.

On a tourney where the leading collegiate teams in the country prepare, test, and tweak their lineups, there was CEU, fighting its heart out game-in and game-out.

Mammie's missing Daddy

(c) Sherwin Vardeleon

"Sa mga Pilipino, you’re dealing with 16 types of egos, and Charles Mammie - he has a lot of egos."

"I’m dealing with him daily per game basis, per half basis, per quarter basis, per minute basis. Kung sana lang mas marami pa akong factory na pasensya."

"He has gone through a lot: suspensions, bago mag-opening, yung documents nya, and now, we really had this time together to get back-to-back wins after we had back-to-back losses."

"I have to deal with him everyday. Pero sabi ko nga, buti nang Rufina Patis, wag lang toyo."

"I think Charles Mammie is an emotional, 20-year-old, 6-foot-9, 300-plus pounds and cries like a baby."

Alex Compton: The Accidental Coach

Originally posted on the PBA website on May 27, 2014

Everything happens for a reason.

And for new Alaska coach Alex Compton, his life path which shaped and led him to his position right now as the head coach of the Alaska Aces can be summed up in two words.

“Absolutely accidental,” he said.

Is Reggie Williams James Harden?

After three games with San Miguel Beer, I think I'm not the only one who saw the similarities, right?

STILL OUT: Manila Bulletin Sports Digest May 2014 issue

Featuring UAAP volleybelles Denden Lazaro, Kathy Bersola, Carmela Tunay, and Bang Pineda, UAAP men's volleyball MVP Marck Espejo, Green Archer Thomas Torres, and the PBA's 13th Men: Jerwin Gaco, Jojo Duncil, and coach Olsen Racela! Also, Sky Gavin's summer style guide! Grab your copies now!