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Kiefer Ravena and the Shiga Lakes are set to return to the league's top division after routing Yamagata, 97-74, to sweep their best-of-three semifinals series on Sunday in the Japan B.League's B2 division at the Shiga Daihatsu Arena.

CJ Perez says ex-team Terrafirma ‘different now’ as San Miguel faces sudden death

May 13, 2024

Delfin Dioquino

Terrafirma stands a win away from a breakthrough semifinal appearance in franchise history as it drags CJ Perez and No. 1 San Miguel to a sudden death in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals

Alyssa Valdez proud of Creamline’s rise from ‘hardest conference’ with 8th PVL title

May 13, 2024

JR Isaga

Enduring historic losses, top player departures, and controversial games, Creamline still delivers when it mattered most as it rises once more to the top of the PVL mountain

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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What import? New PVL MVP Brooke Van Sickle embraces PH volley federation switch

May 13, 2024

Philip Matel

Despite a vocal minority of volleyball fans questioning her Filipina roots, newly-crowned PVL MVP Brooke Van Sickle vows to give her all for the Philippine women's volleyball team as she processes her federation switch away from the USA

Djokovic’s Rome exit opens door for Sinner to grab No. 1 ranking in French Open

May 13, 2024

Novak Djokovic is in danger of losing the world No. 1 ranking as he goes into his French Open title defense facing some series threat from Jannik Sinner

Robert Bolick acknowledges playoff learning curve for NLEX

May 13, 2024

Tiebreaker Times

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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LPU coach lauds Jaja Tulang for ability to star in multiple roles

May 13, 2024

Lyceum of the Philippines University head coach Cromwel Garcia has plenty of belief in Jaja Tulang.

Jaja Santiago lauds Alyssa Solomon’s emergence as NU’s on-court leader

May 13, 2024

Justin Valencia

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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What are the odds? Atlanta Hawks land top overall pick in 2024 NBA Draft

May 13, 2024

The Hawks will have the top pick in the NBA Draft for the first time in nearly five decades as they come out on top despite just a 3% chance at receiving the No. 1 selection

Dionesa Tolentin, despite accolades, hails Jonela Albiño as FEU’s finest

May 13, 2024

Lorenzo del Carmen

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

Lorenzo del Carmen

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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Handling business: Pacers blast Knicks to even series 2-2

May 13, 2024

Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers claim their 10th straight home victory dating back to the regular season as they win back-to-back games against the Knicks

Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser braces for possible full ACL tear

May 13, 2024

Matthew Li

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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Road team wins again as Jokic, Nuggets knock off Timberwolves to tie series

May 13, 2024

After dropping the first two games of the series in Denver, defending champion Nuggets beat the Timberwolves twice in Minnesota to pull even at 2-2

NBA: Road team wins again as Nuggets knock off Wolves, tie series

May 13, 2024

Nikola Jokic finished with 35 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as the Denver Nuggets held on for a 115-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinal series in Minneapolis on Sunday night.

Hawks land top overall pick in 2024 NBA Draft

May 13, 2024

The lottery has been completed, the order has been doled out and the Atlanta Hawks beat the odds to come out on top, when they were granted the top overall selection in the 2024 NBA Draft.

NBA mock draft: Projecting the top 14 post-lottery

May 13, 2024

The NBA draft lottery is complete, the order of the top 14 picks is cemented and the Atlanta Hawks are on the clock.

Pacers blast Knicks to even NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series 2-2

May 13, 2024

Tyrese Haliburton scored 20 points as the Indiana Pacers breezed to a 121-89 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday in Indianapolis to even their Eastern Conference semifinal series at two wins apiece.

Poetic Triumph: Bea De Leon focuses on gratitude over beating former team

May 13, 2024

Justin Valencia

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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Sisi Rondina set for indoor NT debut in AVC Challenge Cup

May 13, 2024

Following Choco Mucho’s campaign in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, Sisi Rondina will immediately head back into action to represent the Philippines in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women. Rondina confirmed the news to Tiebreaker Times following the Flying Titans’ Game 2 loss to Creamline in the All-Filipino Conference Finals […]
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Alyssa Valdez opens up about Creamline’s toughest conference yet: ‘An unpredictable journey’

May 13, 2024

Alyssa Valdez is once again a champion. Her Creamline Cool Smashers defeated the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the Finals of the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. This is Valdez’s eighth championship with the Cool Smashers, having been part of the team since its inception back in 2017. With all those titles, Valdez admitted […]
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Another early exit for Bolick as NLEX gets boot: ‘Experience prevailed’

May 12, 2024

Delfin Dioquino

After a 5-1 start, Robert Bolick and NLEX lose six of their last seven games as they exit the PBA Philippine Cup following a sweep by Meralco in the quarterfinals

Brooke Van Sickle wins PVL All-Filipino MVP plum

May 12, 2024

Brooke Van Sickle of Petro Gazz was named as the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Most Valuable Player of its 2024 All-Filipino Conference.

Creamline survives Choco Mucho for record-extending 8th PVL title

May 12, 2024

Creamline emerged as champions once again after surviving Choco Mucho in Game 2 of the finals, 20-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11, to reign supreme in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.

U17 Filipinas bow out of Asian Cup, but future looks bright

May 12, 2024

The Philippines' campaign in the U17 AFC Women"s Asian Cup came to a heartbreaking end as the young Filipinas could only muster a 1-1 draw against South Korea in the final group stage match.

PBA: Meralco sweeps NLEX, advances to semis

May 12, 2024

The Meralco Bolts dominated the NLEX Road Warriors, 100-81, in Game 2 of their quarterfinals series in the PBA Philippine Cup and booked a slot in the conference semifinals.

PVL: Chery Tiggo forges equalizer vs. Petro Gazz in battle for bronze

May 12, 2024

Chery Tiggo staged an epic comeback to escape Petro Gazz, 16-25, 11-25, 25-13, 25-22, 18-16, in Game 2 of their best-of-three battle for bronze showdown in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.

Jhonard Clarito posts career-high as Rain or Shine forces do-or-die vs TNT

May 12, 2024

Jhonard Clarito had a career performance as Rain or Shine took down TNT, 121-113, and force a rubber match in their PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals series.

Vince Himzon asserts dominance as Letran sends Arellano packing

May 12, 2024

Vince Himzon led the charge to steer Colegio de San Juan de Letran to an 18-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-22 ouster of Arellano University in their stepladder semifinals clash in the NCAA Season 99 men's volleyball tournament.

Arellano senior Dodee Batindaan opens up about balancing sports and acads

May 12, 2024

Dodee Batindaan has played her final collegiate volleyball game as Arellano University was booted out of the NCAA Season 99 women's volleyball tournament.

Rookie Gia Maquilang, veteran Louie Ramirez cop second NCAA POW honors

May 6, 2024

Colegio de San Juan de Letran rookie sensation Gia Maquilang and University of Perpetual Help System DALTA's skipper Louie Ramirez continued to dazzle as they bagged their second Collegiate Press Corps NCAA Players of the Week plums.

Bustamante finally makes podium as a McLaren driver in F1 Academy

May 6, 2024

Tempo Desk

By NIKOLE JAVIER McLaren Development Driver Bianca Bustamante produced her first podium finish this season in the second round of the F1 Academy on Monday morning, May 6 (Manila time) at the Miami International Autodrome. The 19-year-old Filipina racer...

Biado loses to Vietnamese rival in UK

May 6, 2024

Tempo Desk

By MARK REY MONTEJO Veteran Carlo Biado failed to complete what could an amazing comeback from the losers bracket after he uncharacteristically self-destructed against a rival not alien to many Filipino cue artists. After reaching the hill first, the m...

PNVF tasks PVL to form women’s national team

May 6, 2024

The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF), the country's recognized body for the sport, has granted the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) the responsibility to form the women's national team for future international competitions.

Filipinas” Tahnai Annis on U17 Asian Cup: I believe in this PH team

May 6, 2024