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Way to go 'Zo!

Miami Heat are the 2006 NBA Champions! Congratulations to the team, to Dwayne Wade (Finals MVP), to Shaq (fourth ring) and most especially to 'Zo Mourning, who finally got a ring after 14 years. He returned to the NBA after undergoing a kidney surgery and is truly a living testament to perseverance and determination.  He was relegated to a bench player during his stint with the Nets because people said he was too old and too slow after the surgery.  But during Game 6 of the NBA Finals and at what would be his defining moment, 'Zo scored 8 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and rejected 5 shots, the most important one coming in the fourth quarter over Howard, which stymied the Mavs comeback. Now, look at where is now.  He's holding the James Naismith trophy, smiling from ear to ear.  I can only say one thing: Hardwork truly pays off!  Enjoy this one 'Zo, you truly deserve it!

Eighty-One

Wow! Unbelievable! I'm not an avid fan of Kobe Bryant; in fact I personally find his scoring feats a bit too chauvunistic, but his performance against the Raptors definitely deserves some kudos.  Imagine scoring 81 of your team's 122 points?  Even MJ during his glory days couldn't pour in such a barrage.  I guess this Kobe guy really has it goin' this season.  He's scored 40 or more points in 5 straight games this season.  He's also scored 62 against Dallas.  And now 81! But all this Kobe-mania is not doing the Lakers any good at all come playoff time.  Ask any basketball analyst, and he will tell you that no one-man team has ever made it through to the finals.  Come playoff time, Kobe's teammates will be like lame ducks if Kobe sticks to his ball-hugging habits.  Though the Lakers are doing quite well in the past few weeks, they're still only 7th place in the Western Conference.  I know for one that Mr. Phil Jackson is not smiling whenever Kobe scores in such audacity.   His much-praised triangle offense will cease to be a factor if Kobe gets to shoot 80% of the time.  Sun-Star sports columnist Homer Sayson, who had the privilege to watch the Pacquiao vs Morales rematch at ringside, also got credentialed for this historic game (I envy your job man,  I hope someday I can do the things you're doing now.) He commented on Kobe's selfishness and on making the game as boring and dull as a nintendo computer game.  Although many didn't exactly like what Kobe did, as sports fans we must give him the respect he deserves.  After all, scoring 81 is not child's play.  To appreciate this historic basketball game, take a look at the table below on the list of the top ten NBA scoring greats.  Bryant's 81 is only behind Chamberlain's magnificent 100, but take note that this feat was done way back in 1962 when the game was still burgeoning. 

Pacman vs El Terrible

Bets anyone?  The whole country is geared up for the biggest fight of the year tomorrow.  Whether you are a boxing fan or not, January 22 will definitely be a Boxing Day for the Philippines.  Arguably being one of the most famous sports icon today, Manny Pacquiao has certainly achieved a superstar status in this country and most especially in his hometown of General Santos.  His fans come from different walks of life: drivers (of tricycle, trisikad, jeepney, taxi, v-hire, fx, bus and even habal-habal) , fruit vendors, the istambays in your street, workers, and even big bosses and senators are all yearning for the Pacman to win.  A few of the ultra-rich like our scum-lying senators, have personally made the trip to Las Vegas (at their own expenses kuno!) to shout out their support.  Well whether win or lose, I believe that nobody will go home a loser.  Pacquiao will still bag around US$ 2 million of purse aside from the countless endorsements. (did you know that Pacquiao already has his own of clothing line and has just released an album under Star Records)  The businessmen will also certainly be happy coz they will be raking in money from the pay-per-view's like the one in SM cinemas all over the country where the tickets are all sold out at P300/piece.  As for the Filipino people, what better way of spending a Sunday than staying glued to the tv for some top-rank, hard hitting and high quality boxing.  Win or lose, Pacquiao vs Morales dubbed as the Battle, will be a welcome entertainment and a nice respite from the everyday struggles of daily living for the average Filipino.  After all, all work and no play is totally missing the point right?  So, bets anyone?  :)

FYI : Pacquiao is a 120 to 110 favorite over Morales in the betting boards of Vegas. 

Fearless Prediction:  Morales will win the fight.  For Pacquiao to win, he must get lucky with his strong left but I think it's slim.  Morales 75%, Pacquiao 25%