Calvin Abueva admitted getting into a small spat with a fan courtside early in Magnolia’s eventual loss to Ginebra in Sunday’s PBA Philippine Cup action. Which, unfortunately, led to the 36-year-old forward flashing the middle finger to the unidentified spectator — that got seen on national television as well. “‘Di ko naman alam na may […]
The post Calvin Abueva alleges verbal insult from fan triggered middle finger incident appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone is tempering expectations surrounding Bennie Boatwright and his pending naturalization process. But the champion mentor has no doubt whatsoever how much of an asset the former San Miguel import can be to the program, especially after seeing similarities to a young Justin Brownlee — albeit a few inches taller. […]
The post Tim Cone: Bennie Boatwright resembles a taller version of young Justin Brownlee appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Ginebra proved to be steadier down the stretch and came away with the 87-77 victory against long-time rivals Magnolia to bounce back in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup, Sunday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Maverick Ahanmisi struck the dagger through a trifecta from near the top of the key with 36.3 seconds left […]
The post PBA: Shorthanded Ginebra clinches historic 100th win in Manila Clasico against Magnolia appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

June Mar Fajardo is certain that Bennie Boatwright can fit in just right with Gilas Pilipinas now that the latter is set to become part of the program soon. The veteran internationalist expressed confidence in light of the news that his former San Miguel teammate has agreed to undergo naturalization as the Samahang Basketbol ng […]
The post June Mar Fajardo confident in Bennie Boatwright’s adaptation to Gilas appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

San Miguel remained unbeaten in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup by adding to Phoenix’s woes, 116-102, Sunday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The reigning champions seized control in the third and finished strongly to chalk up their third win in as many games and remain atop the standings, leaving head coach Jorge Gallent satisfied […]
The post PBA: CJ Perez shines as San Miguel continues winning streak at Phoenix expense appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.