Sports

Roma Mae Doromal focused on growth, enjoyment under Sergio Veloso

February 12, 2024
News
 Justin Valencia
Ateneo de Manila University is ushering in a new era for the upcoming UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Firstly, the Blue Eagles will welcome a new head coach, Sergio Veloso, who replaces Oliver Almadro. Secondly, the team will shift its focus towards youth, growth, and development, with last year’s leaders Faith Nisperos and Vanie […]
The post Roma Mae Doromal focused on growth, enjoyment under Sergio Veloso appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.
Read More

Shevana Laput takes on a pivotal role in sophomore year for DLSU

February 12, 2024
News
 Justin Valencia
Shevana Laput started as a seldom-used bench player for De La Salle University in the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament last year before playing her way to fame and glory. In the upcoming Season 86 tournament – which starts this Saturday, Feb. 17 – Lady Spikers lead deputy Noel Orcullo revealed that Laput will […]
The post Shevana Laput takes on a pivotal role in sophomore year for DLSU appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.
Read More

Jorelle Singh expresses gratitude to Capital1 for second chance

February 12, 2024
News
 Jonash Dannug
After nearly three years, Jorelle Singh will finally have the opportunity to showcase her skills anew in the Premier Volleyball League. Singh, a product of National University, last played in the country’s premier women’s volleyball league during the 2021 PVL Open Conference in the Bacarra, Ilocos Norte bubble. She was eventually left unsigned before joining […]
The post Jorelle Singh expresses gratitude to Capital1 for second chance appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.
Read More

Magnolia blocks out Abueva controversy: ‘Tinanggal namin ‘yung distractions’

February 7, 2024
News
 Justine Bacnis
It’s all about tuning out the noise for Magnolia. Head coach Chito Victolero said that the recent controversy involving Calvin Abueva hardly bothered the Hotshots as their focus was solely on preparing for Game 3 of the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup Finals. In fact, it wasn’t even talked about amongst themselves. “Sa totoo lang, […]
The post Magnolia blocks out Abueva controversy: ‘Tinanggal namin ‘yung distractions’ appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.
Read More

PBA: Balanced effort vs San Miguel puts Magnolia in series

February 7, 2024
News
 Justine Bacnis
Magnolia prevented itself from falling into a more precarious position in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup Finals following a 88-80 Game 3 win over San Miguel, Wednesday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Having moved on from the 24-point beating they absorbed three nights ago, the Hotshots took control early before Aris Dionisio and […]
The post PBA: Balanced effort vs San Miguel puts Magnolia in series appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.
Read More

Adamson shocks Akari in 5, clinches Akari Cup

February 7, 2024
News
 Jonash Dannug
Adamson University just scored a massive boost ahead of its UAAP Season 86 Women’s Volleyball Tournament campaign. The Lady Falcons showed maturity beyond years, stunning professional club Akari, 25-19, 29-27, 21-25, 23-25, 15-9 to take home the inaugural Akari Cup, Wednesday at the Adamson Gym. After losing the first two sets, the Eli Soyud-led Chargers […]
The post Adamson shocks Akari in 5, clinches Akari Cup appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.
Read More

NCAA proposes shortened residency period for transferees from non-member schools

February 7, 2024
News
 Matthew Li
The NCAA is proposing a reduction in the residency period for transferees from non-member schools. Currently in its proposal stages, the Grand Old League’s management committee is working on reducing the residency period for transfers from leagues like the UAAP, UCAL, CESAFI, and NAASCU. Instead of sitting out a full academic year, transferees will only […]
The post NCAA proposes shortened residency period for transferees from non-member schools appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.
Read More

Lorene Toring’s final season with Adamson cut short by devastating ACL injury

February 7, 2024
News
 Justin Valencia
In a heart-wrenching announcement, Adamson University middle blocker Lorene Toring shared news of her devastating ACL injury, which dashes her hopes of competing in her final UAAP season with the Lady Falcons. Toring’s on-court prowess and leadership have been instrumental to the team’s success over the past four seasons. She expressed a mix of emotions […]
The post Lorene Toring’s final season with Adamson cut short by devastating ACL injury appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.
Read More

PNVF: Cignal guts five-set win vs CSB, completes elims sweep

February 7, 2024
News
 Tiebreaker Times
Cignal completed a sweep of the elimination round with a hard-earned 18-25, 25-21, 25-17, 17-25, 15-13 win over College of Saint Benilde in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Champions League women’s tournament on Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. The HD Spikers had a great encounter with the Lady Blazers as their backs […]
The post PNVF: Cignal guts five-set win vs CSB, completes elims sweep appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.
Read More

Marcial warns Abueva: Another controversy could lead to banishment

February 7, 2024
News
 Justine Bacnis
PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial warned Calvin Abueva about facing another banishment should he get involved in another controversy. The league chieftain issued the stern warning when the Magnolia forward appeared before his office following his actions during and after Game 2 of the Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup Finals last Sunday at the Mall of Asia […]
The post Marcial warns Abueva: Another controversy could lead to banishment appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.
Read More

Ivy Lacsina faces March return due to knee injury

February 7, 2024
News
 Jonash Dannug
Ivy Lacsina’s much-anticipated Nxled debut might have to be postponed. Lacsina confirmed in an interview on Wednesday that she suffered a right knee sprain in training, which could sideline her until March. The Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference is set to begin on February 20. “Madaming nangyayari sa akin kasi nagka-injury ako sa tuhod pero […]
The post Ivy Lacsina faces March return due to knee injury appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.
Read More

Converge terminates Mac Tallo’s contract after ‘ligang labas’ fiasco

February 7, 2024
News
 Tiebreaker Times
Mac Tallo has squandered his second chance at a PBA stint. The prolific 6-foot guard from Cebu was terminated by Converge on Wednesday after being caught playing in an unsanctioned game in Cebu last week. The FiberXers announced the development on their social media account. “Following a thorough investigation, it was confirmed that Mac Tallo […]
The post Converge terminates Mac Tallo’s contract after ‘ligang labas’ fiasco appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.
Read More