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A more mature Juan Gomez de Liano returns to Gilas Pilipinas

November 17, 2025

After three years, Juan Gomez de Liano is back in the Gilas Pilipinas pool. According to reports, Tim Cone has added the crafty 6-foot-1 guard to the roster for the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. Gomez de Liano confirmed the development to Tiebreaker Times, sharing that Cone personally called him last Saturday — a […]
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New Zealand Bluefire sweeps way to inaugural WMPBL crown

November 16, 2025

Afril Bernardino carried the fight, while Snow Peñaranda delivered the decisive blows as New Zealand Bluefire-Batangas outlasted Discovery-Perlas, 79-77, to claim the first professional championship in the Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League on Sunday night at the Enderun Gym. With the Valkyries leading by six points, 76-70, Allana Lim and Raiza Palmera-Dy refused to go […]
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Abarrientos, Rosario power Ginebra fightback, thwart Phoenix to bounce back in PBA

November 16, 2025

Ginebra denied Phoenix from pulling off an upset with a resilient 102-93 victory to get back on track in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup before a good crowd at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion, Sunday night. RJ Abarrientos, Troy Rosario, and Stephen Holt put together the decisive 12-0 run to flip a three-point deficit to […]
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Adamson survives UP’s rally to share fourth in UAAP Women’s Basketball

November 16, 2025

Adamson University avoided a late-game collapse to escape the University of the Philippines, 69-65, claiming a share of fourth place in the UAAP Season 88 Women’s Basketball Tournament on Sunday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Fueled by clutch efforts from Kat Agojo and Brianna Bajo, as well as the early-game brilliance of […]
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UST punches Spikers Turf semis ticket, pulls off reverse sweep vs FEU sans Mamon, Ybanez

November 16, 2025

Undermanned but unyielding, University of Santo Tomas–Gameville pulled off a stunning reverse sweep of Far Eastern University–DN Steel, 22-25, 20-25, 25-23, 25-23, 15-13, to secure a semifinals berth in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on Sunday at the Paco Arena. Playing without stars Josh Ybañez, Al Bukharie-Sali, JJ Macam, and even head coach Odjie […]
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UST reclaims third place in UAAP Men’s Football after scoreless draw vs Adamson

November 16, 2025

Tiebreaker Times

By: Nicole Parallag University of Santo Tomas reclaimed third place in the standings despite settling for a scoreless draw against Adamson University in the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Football Tournament on Sunday at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. Unlike their first-round encounter—where Jarred Regis salvaged a point for UST with a late equalizer in […]
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Nash Racela urges fair play as Adamson fights for survival

November 16, 2025

Lorenzo del Carmen

While his tone may have been lighthearted, Adamson University coach Nash Racela expressed his disappointment over the closing moments of his team’s 70-65 loss to University of the Philippines. With the Soaring Falcons trailing 69-65 and only five seconds remaining, Racela instructed his players not to foul. Yet AJ Fransman was called for a foul, […]
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Reyland Torres, Gerry Abadino yearn for perfect send-off with ‘Maroon 5’

November 16, 2025

Justin Valencia

One last hurrah for the ‘Maroon 5,’ and they are now one step closer to their dream destination. University of the Philippines secured a Final Four spot in the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament on Sunday night, surviving Adamson University, 70-65, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Graduating seniors Gerry Abadiano, Harold Alarcon, Terrence Fortea, […]
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NLEX rides Bolick’s hot hand tu turn back Titan Ultra, edges closer to PBA QF

November 16, 2025

Robert Bolick sizzled for 34 big points as NLEX sneaked past the struggling Titan Ultra, 92-83, to virtually clinch a quarterfinal spot in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup, Sunday evening at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. The star guard manufactured half of his output in the fourth quarter alone, none more important than the three-pointer […]
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UP survives Adamson, secures spot in UAAP Men’s Basketball Final Four

November 16, 2025

Justin Valencia

University of the Philippines secured its spot in the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Final Four after escaping Adamson University, 70-65, on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. With their fifth straight victory — and avenging their narrow first-round loss to the Falcons — the Fighting Maroons improved their record to 9-3. They have also […]
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NCAA champ Yukien Andrada raring to adjust with Magnolia, coach LA Tenorio

September 9, 2025

San Beda star forward Yukien Andrada looks to expand his championship experience in college and the pro level as he absorbs crucial lessons from Magnolia’s veteran title-winning core and new head coach LA Tenorio

One set at a time: Underdog Alas takes humble approach in world volleyball tilt

September 9, 2025

Ranked world No. 82 and significantly lower than most of the FIVB Men's World Championship field, Alas Pilipinas hopes to score some upset wins, set by set, in the Philippines’ first-ever showing and hosting of the world tilt

UST rides home crowd wave in UAAP Season 88 debut vs champion UP

September 9, 2025

UP looks to fend off UST's home advantage in España to kick off the new UAAP men's basketball tournament as the likes of FEU and La Salle also flash retooled lineups

Discovery-Rizal eyes fifth straight win as Pumaren demands sharper play

September 9, 2025

Red-hot Discovery-Rizal aims to ride its sizzling form to a fifth straight win and stake a claim for the top spot when action resumes on Wednesday in the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League regular season presented by Akari at the Ynares Sports Arena. Perlas have been firing on all cylinders since dropping their first […]
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Blockers, liberos vow to stand tall for Alas Men

September 9, 2025

Up against some of the world’s best spikers, Alas Pilipinas places its hopes on its middle blockers and liberos — who vow that, no matter the odds, they will stand as the team’s first and last line of defense. The Philippines’ defensive team is bracing itself for an uphill climb in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball […]
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Joshua Munzon keeps focus amid NorthPort’s ownership shift

September 8, 2025

Everything remains status quo as far as Joshua Munzon is concerned regarding NorthPort and the cloud of uncertainty floating above the team. Unless the concerned parties formally address whatever needs addressing, the two-way specialist and the other remaining Batang Pier are simply focusing on what they can control — to prepare for the upcoming PBA […]
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Midlife Halftime: Alex Eala’s top 5 career milestones

September 8, 2025

Ariel Ian Clarito

Whatever milestone Alex Eala achieves in her professional career will always be historic for Philippine tennis. No Filipino singles player — male or female — has ever reached the heights that Eala has attained in the Open Era. On Sunday morning, Philippine time, Eala captured the biggest victory of her career so far. She emerged […]
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Alex Eala eyes another title run in Sao Paulo Open

September 8, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

Fresh from a breakthrough title in the Guadalajara Open in Mexico, Alex Eala enters the Sao Paulo Open in Brazil as the third seed

NorthPort looks to move Jio Jalalon to Blackwater in pending deal for Justin Chua

September 8, 2025

Northport and Blackwater are finalizing a swap that would send Jio Jalalon to the Bossing in exchange for Justin Chua. Trade papers have already been submitted to the PBA office and are now awaiting approval, according to multiple sources closely monitoring the situation. Jalalon’s contract is set to expire on September 30, after which he […]
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Tim Cone hopes Sonny Estil’s fairytale blossoms at Ginebra

September 8, 2025

Sonny Estil flew under the radar of Ginebra, but everything changed because of the PBA Season 50 Draft Combine — much to his delight, of course. Head coach Tim Cone himself admitted as much after the Kings picked the relatively unknown cager during the first round of the selection proceedings on Sunday in a move […]
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Top pick Geo Chiu set to miss start of PBA season due to MPBL commitment

September 8, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

Terrafirma top pick Geo Chiu remains under contract with the Abra Weavers, who are expected to make a deep run in the MPBL as the title favorites

Frigoni: ‘We have nothing to lose’ as Alas Men open World Championship bid

September 8, 2025

Alas Pilipinas enters the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship with nothing to lose and everything to fight for. Ranked second-lowest in the 32-nation field, the Filipinos carry no heavy expectations—only the hunger to prove themselves. For Italian head coach Angiolino Frigoni, the pressure rests not on his squad, but on their seasoned opponents who […]
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Yeng Guiao hopes to find next Clarito or Nocum in 8-man rookie class

September 8, 2025

Rain or Shine made the most out of its opportunities, so why the team got quite a haul during the recent PBA Season 50 Draft. Coach Yeng Guiao offered his comments after the Elasto Painters picked a total of eight players in the selection proceedings, including five in the first two rounds. “We just wanted […]
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Philippines ready to make history as Men’s World Championship host

September 8, 2025

The Philippines is ready to welcome the world as it plays host for the very first time to the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, set from September 12 to 28 at the Mall of Asia Arena and Smart Araneta Coliseum. The prestigious tournament will gather 32 nations, marking a historic milestone for Philippine volleyball. “We […]
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UP lands Fil-Canadian guard Elliot Dimaculangan for UAAP 89

September 8, 2025

With the impending departures of top University of the Philippines guards Gerry Abadiano, Harold Alarcon, Terrence Fortea, and Janjan Felicilda, the Fighting Maroons are already preparing for life after the so-called “Maroon 5.” Less than two weeks before the start of the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament, defending champion UP secured the commitment of […]
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Double delight as Alcaraz reclaims US Open trophy, world No. 1 spot

September 8, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz returns to the top of the world rankings for the first time since 2023 as he beats great rival Jannik Sinner for the US Open crown

Alex Eala climbs 14 spots in world rankings after breakthrough WTA 125 title

September 8, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

Alex Eala moves five spots within her career-high world ranking after capturing her first WTA Challenger title in the Guadalajara Open in Mexico

Sublime Alcaraz outshines Sinner to claim 2nd US Open title

September 8, 2025

In a perfect echo of the triumph that first propelled him to the world No. 1 spot in 2022, Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title takes him back to the top of the rankings as the 22-year-old Spaniard displaces Jannik Sinner and lifts his Grand Slam trophy haul to six

Juan Gomez de Liaño out to prove Converge made right decision for No. 2 pick

September 8, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

'I wouldn't let them regret their pick,' says Juan Gomez de Liaño as he lands at Converge, which moved up in the PBA Rookie Draft through a trade to get him

Dalph Panopio chases PBA dream to make family proud

September 4, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

Former Gilas Youth standout Dalph Panopio could not help but turn emotional as he talks about pursuing his PBA aspirations while being thousands of miles away from his loved ones in Italy

Volleyball star Bella Belen becomes first NU player to get jersey retired

September 4, 2025

Rob Andrew Dongiapon

An emotional Bella Belen feels grateful that NU recognized her hard work as the three-time MVP becomes just the third UAAP women’s volleyball player to get her jersey retired

Phoenix, Converge propose pick swap for PBA Draft

September 4, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

PBA deputy commissioner Eric Castro confirms that Phoenix and Converge have proposed a trade ahead of the draft that will see the FiberXers move up to No. 2 and the Fuel Masters fall to No. 8

Gilas Youth misses U16 Asia Cup quarters for 1st time after loss to Bahrain

September 4, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

Gilas Youth falls short of its fourth-quarter comeback as it fails to reach the quarterfinals of the FIBA U16 Asia Cup for the first time, two years after going as far as the final four

Alex Eala’s last 16 match in Guadalajara Open suspended due to rain

September 4, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala led American qualifier Varvara Lepchenko in the deciding set of their match in the Guadalajara Open in Mexico before rain forced suspension of play

Osaka moves past Muchova to reach US Open semis; Swiatek out

September 4, 2025

Naomi Osaka, who returned last season after a lengthy maternity break, stretches her unbeaten run to book a semifinal clash versus Iga Swiatek-conqueror Amanda Anisimova

Regine Diego to coach NU Lady Bulldogs in SSL following Sherwin Meneses’ reported exit

September 3, 2025

The NU Lady Bulldogs once again change coaches as Regine Diego takes on the task of helping the school stay successful despite the departure of stars Bella Bellen and Alyssa Solomon and other veterans

CEO apologizes for snatching away hat from boy in US Open

September 3, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

Businessman Piotr Szczerek apologizes following backlash from a video that showed him taking away a signed cap handed by Polish tennis star Kamil Majchrzak to a young fan in the US Open

Venus Williams exits US Open in style after age-defying run

September 3, 2025

Venus Williams, 45, ends her women's doubles run in the US Open with Canadian partner Leylah Fernandez as they lose to Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend in the quarterfinals