Basketball

10-man Gilas Men fall to Brazil, ends Paris bid

July 6, 2024

Gilas Pilipinas stumbled into a harrowing dry spell which doomed the program’s aspirations of breaking the country’s Olympic basketball absence. The short-handed unit bid goodbye to its hopes of flying to Paris later this month after falling to world no. 12 Brazil, 71-60, in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2024 semifinals at the Arena Riga […]
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Gilas Men without Kai Sotto against Brazil in FIBA OQT

July 6, 2024

Kai Sotto and Gilas Pilipinas Men will err on the side of caution. The 7-foot-3 big man will not be suiting up for the Philippines in its do-or-die game against Brazil in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2024-Riga on Saturday evening due to a bruised rib. With Sotto out, Japeth Aguilar was inserted into Tim […]
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Naomi Panganiban’s Gilas Women debut spoiled by Chinese-Taipei B in Jones Cup opener

July 6, 2024

Naomi Panganiban’s debut with Gilas Pilipinas Women was spoiled by Chinese-Taipei B, who secured a 73-60 victory to kick off the 43rd William Jones Cup on Saturday at Xinzhuang Gymnasium. Panganiban, the 18-year-old Filipino-American guard who guided Gilas Girls to Division A just a week ago in China, led her team with 16 points, shooting […]
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Gilas Boys face potential worst finish in FIBA Under-17 after loss to China

July 6, 2024

Gilas Pilipinas Boys bowed to the young Dragons of China, 85-66, to further fall in the classification phase of the FIBA Under-17 World Cup 2024 on Saturday at Ahmet Comert Sports Hall in Turkey. The Philippines is looking of avoid its worst finish in three appearances in the Under-17 worlds, previously finishing 15th in 2014 […]
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Alas-less Gilas Boys fall to taller, stronger Lithuania in World Cup opener

June 29, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON The Gilas Pilipinas Boys found Lithuania simply too big and too strong, absorbing a 107-48 beating to open their FIBA U17 World Cup campaign on the wrong foot at the Sinan Erdem Dome in Istanbul, Turkey on Saturday, Ju...

Gilas Boys struggle without Alas, fall to Lithuania in FIBA U-17 World Cup opener

June 29, 2024

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By: Ernest Tuazon Offense became an instant worry for Gilas Pilipinas Boys, who are without top scorer Kieffer Alas due to a knee injury, as they began their run in the 2024 FIBA Under-17 World Cup on Saturday, June 29. The No. 37-ranked Philippines was crushed by the world’s 10th best U-17 squad Lithuania, absorbing […]
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No moral victories as Gilas not satisfied with ‘almost winning’

June 29, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON Gilas Pilipinas is not one to be content with moral victories. While the Nationals earned praise for putting up a fight in their 83-74 loss to a higher ranked Turkey in their tuneup game in Istanbul, the outcome still ...

Mavs trade Hardaway to Pistons for Grimes

June 29, 2024

By ASSOCIATED PRESS The Dallas Mavericks are trading Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round draft picks to the Detroit Pistons for Quentin Grimes, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on conditio...

Gilas Girls one win away from promotion after dominant semis triumph over Samoa

June 29, 2024

SHENZHEN – Gilas Girls moved a win away from promotion after advancing to the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2023-Division B Final following a 71-47 victory over Samoa in the semis, Saturday at the Futian Sports Park here. The Philippines went off to a hot start before breaking away for good in the fourth they […]
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Gilas Boys suffer setback as Kieffer Alas ruled out of FIBA U17 World Cup

June 28, 2024

Another World Cup tragedy for Gilas Pilipinas Boys. Kieffer Alas has been ruled out of the FIBA Under-17 World Cup 2024 after suffering an ankle injury during one of the Philippines’ tune-up games. Head coach Josh Reyes confirmed this development to Tiebreaker Times. Alas and Gilas were leading by seven points during the second quarter […]
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Meralco’s Brandon Bates values lessons from memorable rookie year

June 18, 2024

By NIKOLE JAVIER From brewing strong coffee, rookie Brandon Bates went up against even stronger big guys to help Meralco accomplish its maiden PBA title in the Philippine Cup against heavily favored San Miguel. The 27-year-old big man fro...

Next gen of PBA stars takes spotlight in 11-Under tournament

June 18, 2024

The next generation of PBA stars takes the spotlight on Wednesday as the Batang PBA 11-Under tournament gets going at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. Players selected from a series of Batang PBA clinics in different areas around the country last summ...

‘Magic bunot’ does it for SMB in Game 4 – Gallent

June 13, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON Even after three games into 2024 PBA Philippine Cup San Miguel head coach Jorge Gallent proved to have plenty of aces up his sleeve and he unveiled two of those cards in Game 4 to prevent the Beermen from fallin...

Same old story as JMF credits teammates for winning 10th BPC award

June 13, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON June Mar Fajardo has won a record-extending 10th Best Player of the Conference award but nothing has changed for the 6-foot-10 gentle giant since the first time he claimed the coveted award. In the first nine BP...

Jerry West, 3-time Hall of Fame selection and the NBA

June 13, 2024

By ASSOCIATED PRESS Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive and whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, died Wednesday morning, the Los ...

Kyrie Irving out to end string of bad luck against Boston

June 12, 2024

By TIM REYNOLDS DALLAS (AP) — The last 12 games where Kyrie Irving has played against the Boston Celtics have all ended with the same outcome. His team lost. It’s a streak that Irving and the Dallas Mavericks would desperately like to see ...

Seoul Samsung acquires Justin Gutang amid rebuilding efforts

June 12, 2024

Justin Gutang will remain in Korea. After parting ways with Changwon LG, Gutang was picked up by the rebuilding Seoul Samsung Thunders. The Thunders made the announcement on Wednesday. Gutang, a 6-foot-3 winger out of the College of Saint Benilde, turned pro in 2022 after signing with the Sakers. The 27-year-old Filipino-American guard turned heads […]
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By the numbers: Rebounding key so far in PH Cup Finals

June 12, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON Rebounding has been key so far in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup Finals. The Meralco bigs came out to do the dirty work particularly in cleaning up the glass as the Bolts outrebounded San Miguel Beer in three games so far in the...

Gilas Boys coach Josh Reyes lauds Adamson’s silver finish, upholds ASG ethos

June 11, 2024

Despite fielding a shorthanded team, Adamson University represented the country well during the 2024 ASEAN School Games, earning silver in the basketball tournament. The Baby Falcons were chosen to represent the country in the regional meet as the core of NCAA champion Letran Squires were overaged for the tournament. ASG host Vietnam implemented an under-18 […]
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Haydee Ong, Topex Robinson, NU coaches to be feted with Coach of the Year awards

June 11, 2024

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The Collegiate Press Corps (CPC) will honor seven of the best coaches at the collegiate level, including mentors in volleyball and women’s basketball for the first time, during its annual Awards Night presented by San Miguel Corporation at Discovery Suites Manila in Ortigas on June 17. The CPC added five more recipients of the prestigious […]
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Pacers set playoff shooting mark, top Knicks to make Eastern Conference finals

May 20, 2024

By ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) — When the Indiana Pacers compiled one of the best offensive seasons in NBA history, they were just getting warmed up. For Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, they delivered something really spec...

Fajardo dominant anew as SMB takes 2-0 lead over ROS

May 19, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON It was a tale of two halves for June Mar Fajardo but nonetheless the same result for San Miguel. A dominant win. The 6-foot 10 behemoth, after scoring just four points in the first two quarters, went off for 18 in the ...

Meralco pulls plug on Ginebra comeback to even semis series

May 19, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON Meralco has faced Barangay Ginebra’s familiar “Never-Say-Die’” run numerous times in the playoffs that somehow it already knew how to respond well when facing one. The Bolts squandered a huge 17-point lead but cam...

Robert Bolick acknowledges playoff learning curve for NLEX

May 13, 2024

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It’s back to the drawing board now for NLEX after what was once a promising PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup campaign ended disastrously on Sunday. The Road Warriors found themselves swept by Meralco in Game 2 of their quarterfinal series. And Robert Bolick could only lament the discrepancy in experience between the two MVP Group-owned […]
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Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser braces for possible full ACL tear

May 13, 2024

TNT is bracing for the worst regarding the status of Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser. Initial assessments by the team doctor indicate a full tear in his left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a devastating blow for the 6-foot-6 forward. Confirmation of the injury came from team manager Jojo Lastimosa, who expressed concern over the severity of the situation. […]
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Mitchell stars as Cavs roll past Magic in Game 7 to face Boston next

May 6, 2024

By ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell brought redemption and relief to himself and the Cavaliers. A year after being bullied and bounced in the first round of the NBA playoffs, Cleveland is moving on. Mitchell made sure. “This is...

NLEX, TNT barge into quarters with crucial wins over Ginebra, Mags

May 6, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON NLEX overcame the biggest roadblock to its playoff aspirations, coming away with a much-needed 76-72 victory over Barangay Ginebra to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stad...

Maverick Ahanmisi’s shoulder hyper-extension raises concerns ahead of QF

May 5, 2024

Maverick Ahanmisi is hoping that he suffered nothing serious after getting hurt late in Barangay Ginebra’s eventual loss to NLEX on Sunday night. The Kings combo guard felt that he hyper-extended his right shoulder following contact with Road Warriors forward Tony Semerad with about 9.4 seconds left to play, as they all scrambled for the […]
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Calvin Abueva alleges verbal insult from fan triggered middle finger incident

March 31, 2024

Calvin Abueva admitted getting into a small spat with a fan courtside early in Magnolia’s eventual loss to Ginebra in Sunday’s PBA Philippine Cup action. Which, unfortunately, led to the 36-year-old forward flashing the middle finger to the unidentified spectator — that got seen on national television as well. “‘Di ko naman alam na may […]
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Tim Cone: Bennie Boatwright resembles a taller version of young Justin Brownlee

March 31, 2024

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone is tempering expectations surrounding Bennie Boatwright and his pending naturalization process. But the champion mentor has no doubt whatsoever how much of an asset the former San Miguel import can be to the program, especially after seeing similarities to a young Justin Brownlee — albeit a few inches taller. […]
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PBA: Shorthanded Ginebra clinches historic 100th win in Manila Clasico against Magnolia

March 31, 2024

Ginebra proved to be steadier down the stretch and came away with the 87-77 victory against long-time rivals Magnolia to bounce back in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup, Sunday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Maverick Ahanmisi struck the dagger through a trifecta from near the top of the key with 36.3 seconds left […]
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June Mar Fajardo confident in Bennie Boatwright’s adaptation to Gilas

March 31, 2024

June Mar Fajardo is certain that Bennie Boatwright can fit in just right with Gilas Pilipinas now that the latter is set to become part of the program soon. The veteran internationalist expressed confidence in light of the news that his former San Miguel teammate has agreed to undergo naturalization as the Samahang Basketbol ng […]
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PBA: CJ Perez shines as San Miguel continues winning streak at Phoenix expense

March 31, 2024

San Miguel remained unbeaten in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup by adding to Phoenix’s woes, 116-102, Sunday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The reigning champions seized control in the third and finished strongly to chalk up their third win in as many games and remain atop the standings, leaving head coach Jorge Gallent satisfied […]
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Terrence Hill backtracks on Utah State commitment

March 31, 2024

Terrence Hill announced his decision to decommit from Division I school Utah State. The 19-year-old forward made the announcement on Saturday evening (Manila time). The 6-foot-3 talent expressed his gratitude to Utah State’s basketball recruiting staff for the opportunity they offered him. However, after careful consideration and discussions with his family, Hill ultimately decided to […]
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Justin Arana powers Team Greats past Team Stalwarts

March 24, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON BACOLOD CITY – Justin Arana and Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser threw their weights around the paint to power Team Greats over Team Stalwarts, 142-133, in the 2024 PBA All-Star RSJ Game at the University of St. La Salle Colise...

Oftana, Almazan are three-point kings; Calma rules obstacle challenge

March 23, 2024

BACOLOD CITY – TNT’s Calvin Oftana dethroned Paul Lee to become the new three-point king while Meralco’s Raymond Almazan reigned in the first big men edition of the contest, highlighting the 2024 PBA All-Star Skills Challenge at the University of St. L...

Celtics take down Pistons for eighth straight win; Lakers claw past 76ers

March 23, 2024

By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) — The league-leading Boston Celtics, fueled by 33 points from Jaylen Brown, beat the depleted Detroit Pistons, 129-102, to push their NBA winning streak to eight games on Friday, March 22. W...

Injury woes mount for PBA All-Star as Thompson joins list of doubtful players

March 15, 2024

Scottie Thompson joins a growing list of players doubtful to participate in the much-anticipated PBA All-Star Bacolod 2024 next weekend. The Barangay Ginebra star may no longer see action in the All-Star Game as he would want to focus mainly on recovering from a back injury. “I doubt sa All-Star aabot,” he admitted moments after […]
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