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Deanna Wong turns emotional as Choco Mucho finally makes big dance

December 12, 2023
News
 Justin Valencia
After two hours and 20 minutes of top-notch volleyball, Deanna Wong could not hold back her emotions. Her first instinct was to look for Jem Ferrer, who was celebrating her 32nd birthday. Once she found her, Wong gave her mentor a tight hug. Euphoria was in the air after Choco Mucho earned a historic first-ever […]
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M5: AP.Bren takes down Geek Fam, arranges fated match with Onic

December 12, 2023
News
 JohnEd Ubaldo
AP.Bren has forged the much-anticipated upper bracket finals head-to-head against Onic Esports after putting away Geek Fam ID, 3-1, in the upper bracket semi-finals of the M5 World Championship Knockout Stage on Tuesday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. Both AP.Bren and Onic will take a three-day break before they square-off on December […]
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PVL: Choco Mucho vanquishes Cignal in thriller, sets up Rebisco Clasico finale

December 12, 2023
News
 Jonash Dannug
After a long and painful wait, Choco Mucho is heading to the finals of the Premier Volleyball League. For the first time since joining the league in 2019, the Flying Titans finally got the chance to compete for a title after taking down Cignal in four tight sets, 25-20, 23-25, 26-24, 25-23, in Game 3 […]
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UC ekes past UV, moves closer to first CESAFI collegiate crown since 2012

December 12, 2023
News
 Tiebreaker Times
CEBU CITY — University of Cebu slipped past defending champion University of the Visayas, 66-63, in Game One of the Chooks-to-Go Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (CESAFI) Season 23 collegiate basketball finals on Tuesday night at the packed Cebu Coliseum here. The thrilling victory gave the Webmasters a 1-0 series lead, and now they need […]
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MobaZane believes pressure, lack of leadership in TOB led to M5 struggles

December 12, 2023
News
 JohnEd Ubaldo
After an impressive third-place finish at the M3 World Championship, North American representatives playing in international tournaments went into a free fall. The Valley still had a respectable 5th-6th place finish during the M4 World Championship but The Ohio Brothers finished last in the group stage of the MLBB Southeast Asian Cup 2023 and the […]
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Kid Bomba after loss to Onic: ‘We’re not done yet’

December 12, 2023
News
 JohnEd Ubaldo
A defiant Mathaios “Kid Bomba” Chatzilakos appeared in front of the media after Deus Vault lost 3-0 to Onic Esports in the upper bracket semi-finals of the M5 World Championship. Although admitting that their performance was far from what they had hoped for, Kid Bomba is positive that they can still fight back in the […]
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PBA 3×3: Meralco escapes MCFASolver to cop Leg 1 title

December 12, 2023
News
 Tiebreaker Times
Meralco ended a string of frustration as it finally secured a leg title in the PBA 3×3 on Tuesday at Ayala Malls Glorietta. Behind balanced scoring, the Bolts edged out guest team MCFASolver, 15-13, to claim the opener of Season 3 Third Conference for its first championship in almost a season. The last time Coach […]
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M5: Vintage Kairi carries Onic to UB finals, sends Deus Vult to LB

December 12, 2023
News
 JohnEd Ubaldo
Onic Esports leaned on the clutch retribution skills of Kairi “Kairi” Rayosdelsol to put away a pesky Deus Vult squad, emerging with a scintillating 3-0 sweep to punch their ticket to the upper bracket finals of the M5 World Championship Knockout Stage on Tuesday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. The Indonesian champions […]
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UE fencers shine in Malaysia meet

December 12, 2023
News
 Tiebreaker Times
University of the East high school fencers Nina Canlas and James Lim dominated their respective categories, while Red Warriors rookie Willa Galvez made a significant contribution in the 2nd Malaysia Fencing Federation Minime International Fencing Championship held from Nov. 30 to Dec. 5 at the Tan Sri Hamzah Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Canlas, a […]
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M5: See You Soon dominates Burmese Ghouls in LB playoff

December 11, 2023
News
 JohnEd Ubaldo
Cambodian representatives See You Soon was an image of domination as they waylaid Burmese Ghoul en route to a 3-0 demolition in the lower bracket of the M5 World Championship Knockout Stage at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City on Monday. It was a tremendous bounce-back win for SYS after two consecutive losses at […]
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NU-Sta Elena sets up Spikers Turf final clash with Cignal

December 11, 2023
News
 Justin Valencia
National U-Sta. Elena set up a winner-take-all date with Cignal after a convincing straight sets win against Japanese guest team Maruichi, 25-19, 25-20, 25-18, in the 2023 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference, Monday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The one-off title bout will be on Friday, 5:30 p.m., at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in […]
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Lance Sabroso not wasting opportunity given by UE

December 11, 2023
News
 Lorenzo del Carmen
A year ago, Lance Sabroso was studying at and playing for City of Bogo Science of Arts Academy in the CESAFI. The then-17 year old guard was facing Cebu’s finest, including Jared Bahay. However, his season ended in heartbreak after the Trailblazers could not overcome the Magis Eagles in the finals. But another opportunity opened […]
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CESAFI: UV moves on cusp of ending Bahay, SHS reign

December 11, 2023
News
 Tiebreaker Times
CEBU CITY — University of the Visayas is now just a win away from capturing the high school basketball championship in the Chooks-to-Go Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. Season 23, upending reigning champion Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu in Game One of the best-of-three finals, 62-54, on Monday at the Cebu Coliseum here. High-energy forward […]
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Collins Akowe not satisfied after breaking boys’ record: ‘My goal is to break the UAAP record’

December 11, 2023
News
 Lorenzo del Carmen
Collins Akowe continues to dominate the UAAP Season 86 Boys’ Basketball Tournament. On Saturday, the 6-foot-10 Nigerian big man hauled down 29 rebounds in National University Nazareth School’s 84-76 win over University of the Philippines Integrated School to maintain solo second. Akowe’s rebounding total is a tournament-record, breaking Justine Baltazar’s 27 in the Bullpups’ 78-58 […]
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UAAP 86 HSVB: FEU-D, UST dump foes, keep pace with Adamson in girls’ volley

December 11, 2023
News
 Tiebreaker Times
By: Justine Anne Gaerlan Far Eastern University-Diliman withstood a tough De La Salle-Zobel stand in the third set to secure a 25-16, 25-14, 24-26, 25-8 victory, while University of Santo Tomas overwhelmed Ateneo, 25-9, 25-11, 25-9, to stay within reach of leader Adamson University in the UAAP Season 86 High School Girls’ Volleyball Tournament on […]
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Cignal punches first ticket in Spikers Turf Invitational Final

December 11, 2023
News
 Justin Valencia
Cignal claimed the first Final ticket in the inaugural Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference after trouncing Perpetual-Kinto Tyres in straight sets, 25-15, 25-23, 25-19, Monday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The HD Spikers now carry a spotless 3-0 record in the semifinals, all via sweeps, making all the other four teams unable to reach […]
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M5: Blacklist avenges group stage loss, eliminates Fire Flux

December 11, 2023
News
 JohnEd Ubaldo
Blacklist International successfully avenged their group stage loss at the hands of Fire Flux Esports after taking a commanding 3-1 sweep in the lower bracket of the M5 World Championship Knockout Stage at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. The M3 world champions will face the loser in the upper bracket match between AP.Bren […]
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Aboy, Nanael think PH MLBB server is much more ‘competitive’ than Indo server

December 11, 2023
News
 JohnEd Ubaldo
Members of the Geek Fam ID squad playing in the M5 World Championship have finally spoken. And they believe that the Philippine server is much more competitive than the Indonesian server. “I think ranked games are more competitive here in PH than in Indonesia. You can practice more here,” said midlaner Valent “Aboy” Putra when […]
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