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No Coach, No Problem: MPTheKing, See You Soon pull off MSC shocker

July 7, 2024
By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen No coach? No problem for Michael “MPTheKing” Endino and See You Soon, who are determined to make waves in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Mid-Season Cup (MSC) 2024. Despite facing adversity with their coaching staff suspended, the MPL Cambodia champions defied the odds. MPTheKing, Kennt Anthony “Souuul” Basa, and See […]
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Tim Cone reflects on OQT: ‘Almost’ not good enough for Gilas

July 6, 2024
When Tim Cone was named head coach of Gilas Pilipinas Men, the Philippines was still in the midst of closing out a cycle. It was six months away from a FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Typically, federations only reboot their programs once a cycle ends. The sudden resignation of Chot Reyes after the FIBA World Cup […]
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Tim Cone on Gilas’ loss to Brazil: ‘Losing Kai Sotto took away our depth’

July 6, 2024
Entering the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2024-Riga, Gilas Pilipinas Men were already shorthanded. Starting point guard Scottie Thompson opted out of national duties to address his bad back, which he had been nursing since the FIBA World Cup 2023. On Saturday evening (Manila time), the Philippines scratched off one more player, going down to just […]
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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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Czechia stifles Tuyen Nguyen, advances to FIVB Challenger Final against Puerto Rico

July 6, 2024
Czechia secured a spot in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup gold medal match and next year’s Volleyball Nations League after a decisive victory over Vietnam, 25-19, 25-14, 25-19 on Saturday evening at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. The Czech team, qualifying from the European Golden League with a second-place finish, aims to clinch their first […]
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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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Grace Lopez’s VNL dream nears reality

July 6, 2024
As someone who has always followed the Volleyball Nations League, Grace Lopez now has the golden opportunity to join the world’s elite. Lopez and her country, Puerto Rico, are one win away from qualifying for the 2025 Women’s VNL after a dominant victory over Belgium in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup semifinals, 25-19, 25-15, 25-16, […]
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Puerto Rico dominates Belgium to reach FIVB Challenger Cup Final

July 6, 2024
Puerto Rico showcased its balanced offensive firepower to enter the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup Final, dominating Belgium, 25-19, 25-15, 25-16 in Saturday’s knockout semifinals at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. The NORCECA champions will now await the winner between Czechia and Vietnam for the championship and a spot in next year’s Volleyball Nations League. […]
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Gilas Women drop to FIBA 3×3 WS Wuhan QF after tough loss to China

June 29, 2024
Gilas Pilipinas Women bowed to China at the close of the pool phase of the 2024 FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series – Wuhan Stop, losing 21-13, for a 1-2 record on Saturday at Hubei Province Olympic Sports Center in China. In a crucial game against the host to close out pool play, China’s Wan Jiyuan proved […]
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Gilas Boys struggle without Alas, fall to Lithuania in FIBA U-17 World Cup opener

June 29, 2024
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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Lions Nation MMA partners with Payantog Sports to elevate training facilities

June 29, 2024
Lions Nation MMA has taken a significant step forward by welcoming Payantog Sports as its “new team partner.” The announcement initially came during the camp’s first-anniversary celebration at the Landslide Martial Arts Training Center in La Trinidad, Benguet last June 22. Both entities publicly confirmed their mutual ties a week later. Established in 2015, Payantog […]
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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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Entity7 ends Shocker’s, Saxa’s, Tracy’s MSC hopes

June 29, 2024
By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen Entity7 finished at the top on Day 1 of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid-Season Cup (MSC) Wild Card round on Friday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The MPL Latam Season 1 runners-up defeated Justin “Shocker” Guanga’s Zino Zenith, Kenneth “Saxa” Fedelin and Damasco “Tracy” Danielle’s Keep Best Gaming, and S2G Esports […]
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Meneses eyes ‘best available talent’ in last pick of PVL Draft

June 28, 2024
With Creamline set to pick last in the inaugural Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Rookie Draft, head coach Sherwin Meneses plans to select the best available talent to bolster the Cool Smashers. Meneses shared his plans with members of the press during the second day of the PVL Draft Combine at Gameville Ball Park in Mandaluyong […]
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Galeries Tower targets roster gaps in PVL Draft, says Okumu

June 28, 2024
Galeries Tower’s main objective in the inaugural Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Rookie Draft is to fill the gaps in their roster for the upcoming Reinforced Conference, according to assistant coach Godfrey Okumu. Okumu attended the scrimmages on Day 2 of the Draft Combine at Gameville Ball Park on Tuesday. He said the team is looking […]
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Roger Gorayeb prioritizes wing spiker to support Iris Tolenada

June 28, 2024
Capital1 head coach Roger Gorayeb is eyeing the second overall pick to select a quality wing spiker in the inaugural Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Rookie Draft, complementing the arrival of veteran playmaker Iris Tolenada. Gorayeb disclosed that Tolenada, who last played for GS Caltex Seoul in the Korean V-League, has already been training with the […]
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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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Kiara Cruz confident in Farm Fresh’s progress despite draft deliberations

June 28, 2024
Coming off a promising All-Filipino Conference, Farm Fresh looks forward to a better showing in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference. The Foxies will now be handled by an all-Japanese coaching staff. According to their team manager Kiara Cruz, the team has adjusted well and is expected to be more lethal and explosive in […]
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Alas Girls’ bid for Princess Cup ends with loss to Indonesia

June 12, 2024
Alas Pilipinas Girls suffered a crucial 22-25, 18-25, 19-25 defeat at the hands of Indonesia, bowing out of contention in the 22nd Princess Cup SEA U18 Women’s Volleyball Championship at the Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium in Thailand. The Philippines ended the preliminaries in third place with a 3-2 record and will head to the third-place match […]
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Filipino stars lead Cloud9 Esports into MLBB

June 12, 2024
By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen Cloud9 Esports has now officially entered the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang scene. “It’s official, Cloud9 enters Mobile Legends: Bang Bang!” read a post by the North American esports team on Facebook on Wednesday morning, June 12. The North American esports team acquired the MLBB Women’s Invitational 2024 – North America Qualifier […]
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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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FIBA 3×3: Gilas Men rise to solo third in NL-Asia 2 after Remogat stunner vs China

June 12, 2024
Gilas Pilipinas Men rose to solo third place in the 2024 FIBA 3×3 Under-23 Nations League-Asia 2 after completing a stunning victory over China on Tuesday in Handan Shi, China. Behind Noy Remogat’s heroics, the Philippines secured a 21-19 upset over China to start the day. Remogat, a transfer to the University of the Philippines, […]
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Philippines ends FIFA World Cup Qualifiers with defeat to indonesia

June 12, 2024
The Philippine Men’s National Football Team concluded its campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round tournament with a 2-0 defeat to Indonesia on Tuesday at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. Thom Haye’s right-footed strike and Rizky Ridho’s header in the 32nd and 56th minutes, respectively, condemned the players, […]
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Jorge De Brito prepares for longer training period after landmark AVC finish

June 11, 2024
Alas Pilipinas head coach Jorge Souza De Brito remains grounded despite heightened expectations following the national team’s landmark podium finish in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup. De Brito has earned a contract extension that will see him coaching the Philippines until next year’s Southeast Asian Games, after recently leading Alas Pilipinas to a historic bronze […]
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Mika De Guzman dominates, secures back-to-back PBO women’s titles

June 11, 2024
Mika De Guzman completed an undefeated run to defend her women’s singles title in the 2024 Philippine Badminton Open by fending off the challenge of Ysabel Amora, 21-11, 14-21, 21-8, on Tuesday at the Gameville Ball Park in Mandaluyong City. The 2023 APACS Kazakhstan International Series champion had to regroup after losing the second set […]
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Kim Rubin, Alas Girls bounce back, nip Australia to stay in Princess Cup hunt

June 11, 2024
Coming off a huge setback against the host nation, Alas Pilipinas Girls rebounded strongly with a 25-16, 25-23, 21-25, 25-19 win over Australia. They stay in the hunt for a spot in the final of the 22nd Princess Cup SEA U18 Women’s Volleyball Championship at the Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium in Thailand. The Filipinas continued to […]
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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
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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Brooke Van Sickle finds joy in contributing to flourishing Philippine volleyball scene

May 13, 2024
Newly-crowned MVP Brooke Van Sickle was left in awe by the intense passion she witnessed within the Philippine volleyball community during her first campaign with Petro Gazz in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. The Filipina-American outside hitter expressed delight at being a part of and seeing firsthand the growth of the sport in […]
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Robert Bolick acknowledges playoff learning curve for NLEX

May 13, 2024
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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Angge Poyos’ injury hits Eya Laure hard

May 13, 2024
University of Santo Tomas great Eya Laure couldn’t help but feel emotional when Golden Tigresses’ top gunner Angge Poyos fell during the second set of Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Finals. Laure was one of the 20,995 fans in attendance at the SMART Araneta Coliseum last Saturday, sitting beside another school […]
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Jaja Santiago lauds Alyssa Solomon’s emergence as NU’s on-court leader

May 13, 2024
Alyssa Solomon and Jaja Santiago had a moment after National University advanced to the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Volleyball Finals last Wednesday. Following the Lady Bulldogs’ straight-sets win over the FEU Lady Tamaraws in their do-or-die Final Four battle, the NU legend was seen talking to Solomon, mentoring her on her spiking. Solomon, the 6-foot-1 […]
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Dionesa Tolentin, despite accolades, hails Jonela Albiño as FEU’s finest

May 13, 2024
Now that Far Eastern University has emerged as the champion of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Football Tournament, head coach Let Dimzon and captain Inday Tolentin paid tribute to the person who carried them across the finish line — Jonela Albiño. With the game tied at one-all and a penalty shootout looming against De La […]
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Rookie Alfonzo Gonzalez attributes heroic saves to UP’s support, confidence

May 13, 2024
As University of the Philippines gears up for the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Football Tournament final this Thursday against Far Eastern University, it has rookie goalkeeper Alfonso Gonzalez and defender Angelo Pagdanganan to thank for allowing it to reach this far. Gonzalez made key stops against University of Santo Tomas during the penalty shootout. Meanwhile, […]
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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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Poetic Triumph: Bea De Leon focuses on gratitude over beating former team

May 13, 2024
Bea De Leon clinched her first conference championship for Creamline by delivering the final point for the Cool Smashers in the fifth set of Game 2 against Choco Mucho, 20-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11. The 5-foot-11 middle blocker was prepared for her moment as the Flying Titans over-received Alyssa Valdez’s service, and De Leon smartly […]
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