tiebreaker times

Perpetual shocks NUNS with last-second win to open NGBL

August 11, 2024
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA opened its Next Generation Basketball League (NGBL) campaign with a stunning victory over UAAP powerhouse National University-Nazareth School. The Junior Altas completed a comeback win against the Bullpups, 75-74, in their Sunday morning clash at the Tanduay Gym in Manila. Leading the way for the Las Piñas cagers were […]
The post Perpetual shocks NUNS with last-second win to open NGBL appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Alas Women stage comeback vs Indonesia, secure back-to-back SEA V-League bronzes

August 11, 2024
Alas Pilipinas overcame a 1-2 disadvantage to claim a five-set victory, 20-25, 25-20, 16-25, 25-20, 15-10, over Indonesia in the second leg, securing back-to-back bronze finishes in the 2024 Southeast Asian V-League on Sunday in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Jia De Guzman deployed her whole arsenal in the fifth set, leading a balanced offensive strike that […]
The post Alas Women stage comeback vs Indonesia, secure back-to-back SEA V-League bronzes appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Ced Domingo credits Taka Minowa for Akari’s impressive start

August 6, 2024
Ced Domingo believes that their key additions, headed by coach Taka Minowa, played a major role in Akari’s surprising start in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference. The Chargers added Minowa, Ivy Lacsina, Camille Victoria, Kamille Cal, Dani Ravena, and American winger Oly Okaro during the offseason, and the results have been nothing […]
The post Ced Domingo credits Taka Minowa for Akari’s impressive start appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Lauren Hoffman, John Cabang bow out of Paris 2024 hurdles

August 6, 2024
Lauren Hoffman and John Cabang made their respective exits in their Olympic debuts in the women’s 400-meter hurdles and the men’s 100-meter hurdles, each under contrasting circumstances. Hoffman attacked her repechage heat in the longer hurdles event with determination, but it was not enough as she finished last in the second-chance race with a time […]
The post Lauren Hoffman, John Cabang bow out of Paris 2024 hurdles appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Akari remains undefeated, deals Cignal first loss in PVL Reinforced

August 6, 2024
Akari will enter the crossover second round undefeated after dealing Cignal its first loss, 15-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-22, in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the Philsports Arena on Tuesday. The Chargers finished their Pool B games at 5-0 while pushing the HD Spikers down to 4-1 for second. Both teams will enter […]
The post Akari remains undefeated, deals Cignal first loss in PVL Reinforced appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Allen Durham eager for first PBA championship with Meralco

August 6, 2024
Allen Durham was the happiest when Meralco finally broke through and won its first PBA championship by ruling the Season 48 Philippine Cup. Although he wasn’t with his brothers-in-arms to celebrate due to his commitment in Japan, the three-time Best Import couldn’t be any prouder to see his Bolts strike gold after falling short in […]
The post Allen Durham eager for first PBA championship with Meralco appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Amet Bituin eyes Rookie of the Year, UAAP championship for FEU

August 6, 2024
A champion back in high school, Amet Bituin aims to make a significant impact for Far Eastern University in his upcoming rookie year in the UAAP Season 87 Men’s Volleyball Tournament. Bituin, who wrapped up his high school career with FEU-Diliman with a Final Four finish in Season 86, played a key role in the […]
The post Amet Bituin eyes Rookie of the Year, UAAP championship for FEU appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Paris Heartbreak: EJ Obiena falls short, finishes 4th in Olympic pole vault

August 6, 2024
EJ Obiena fell just short of clinching the Philippines’ first Olympic medal in athletics in 88 years, securing a commendable fourth-place finish in the Men’s Pole Vault on Tuesday morning (Manila time) at the Stade de France. With a best jump of 5.90 meters, the 28-year-old pole vaulter once again showcased his extraordinary talent and […]
The post Paris Heartbreak: EJ Obiena falls short, finishes 4th in Olympic pole vault appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Juami Tiongson believes C-Stan, Pringle will fill the void left by Isaac Go, Javi GDL

August 6, 2024
Tune-ups and practices have made Juami Tiongson thrilled with how things could turn for the better for Terrafirma with the presence of “two elite players” around. The Dyip star is filled with excitement about what the upcoming PBA season holds for the club, with former BPCs Christian Standhardinger and Stanley Pringle now on board following […]
The post Juami Tiongson believes C-Stan, Pringle will fill the void left by Isaac Go, Javi GDL appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Midlife Halftime: Aira Villegas braces for toughest fight yet in Paris 2024 semis

August 5, 2024
Whatever the result of her bout on Wednesday, 4:18 a.m. (Manila time), Aira Villegas will be coming home to the Philippines as an Olympic medalist. Already assured of a bronze, the Filipina southpaw will be gunning for a final spot when she takes on Buse Naz Çakıroğlu of Turkey in the semifinals. Another win by […]
The post Midlife Halftime: Aira Villegas braces for toughest fight yet in Paris 2024 semis appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

NorthPort awaits response from Dave Ildefonso on two-year rookie max deal offer

August 5, 2024
Negotiations remain at a standstill as Dave Ildefonso and NorthPort have yet to find a middle ground with PBA Season 49 fast approaching. According to head coach Bonnie Tan, the Batang Pier have already sent a two-year max deal to their fifth overall pick in the recent Draft, but the team continues to wait for […]
The post NorthPort awaits response from Dave Ildefonso on two-year rookie max deal offer appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Floor success clears path for Carlos Yulo’s golden vault routine

August 5, 2024
Heading into the vault final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday, Carlos Yulo felt remarkably relaxed. Despite struggling with sleeplessness before the event, his restlessness wasn’t due to nerves but rather excitement about concluding his campaign. “Ako din po, talagang unbelievable din po. Ang wish ko lang po (bago yung event) is maging […]
The post Floor success clears path for Carlos Yulo’s golden vault routine appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post No Coach, No Problem: MPTheKing, See You Soon pull off MSC shocker appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Tim Cone reflects on OQT: ‘Almost’ not good enough for Gilas appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Tim Cone on Gilas’ loss to Brazil: ‘Losing Kai Sotto took away our depth’ appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post 10-man Gilas Men fall to Brazil, ends Paris bid appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Gilas Men without Kai Sotto against Brazil in FIBA OQT appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Czechia stifles Tuyen Nguyen, advances to FIVB Challenger Final against Puerto Rico appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Naomi Panganiban’s Gilas Women debut spoiled by Chinese-Taipei B in Jones Cup opener appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Gilas Boys face potential worst finish in FIBA Under-17 after loss to China appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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, […]
The post Grace Lopez’s VNL dream nears reality appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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. […]
The post Puerto Rico dominates Belgium to reach FIVB Challenger Cup Final appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Gilas Women drop to FIBA 3×3 WS Wuhan QF after tough loss to China appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Gilas Boys struggle without Alas, fall to Lithuania in FIBA U-17 World Cup opener appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Lions Nation MMA partners with Payantog Sports to elevate training facilities appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Gilas Girls one win away from promotion after dominant semis triumph over Samoa appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Entity7 ends Shocker’s, Saxa’s, Tracy’s MSC hopes appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Meneses eyes ‘best available talent’ in last pick of PVL Draft appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Galeries Tower targets roster gaps in PVL Draft, says Okumu appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Roger Gorayeb prioritizes wing spiker to support Iris Tolenada appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Gilas Boys suffer setback as Kieffer Alas ruled out of FIBA U17 World Cup appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Kiara Cruz confident in Farm Fresh’s progress despite draft deliberations appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Alas Girls’ bid for Princess Cup ends with loss to Indonesia appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Filipino stars lead Cloud9 Esports into MLBB appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Seoul Samsung acquires Justin Gutang amid rebuilding efforts appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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, […]
The post FIBA 3×3: Gilas Men rise to solo third in NL-Asia 2 after Remogat stunner vs China appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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, […]
The post Philippines ends FIFA World Cup Qualifiers with defeat to indonesia appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

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 […]
The post Jorge De Brito prepares for longer training period after landmark AVC finish appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.