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Nico Salva has been part of many teams throughout his basketball career. During his time at San Beda, Salva shared the court with the likes of Ford Arao, Arth Dela Cruz, and Fonzo Gotladera, though he fell short of a championship after facing Ryan Buenafe’s San Sebastian squad. His stay at Ateneo, however, became legendary. […] The post Nico Salva sees unprecedented bond in Ateneo amid adversity…
Two months after the fatal team-building activity of Ateneo de Manila University in Dipaculao, Aurora, Louie Alas continues to draw strength from the community surrounding the Blue Eagles. The incident resulted in the deaths of incoming rookie Rene Baterbonia and sophomore Divine Adili. The Blue Eagles who took part in the activity were also victims […] The post Louie Alas says Ateneo showed…
After a two-week postponement due to severe weather conditions, defending champion De La Salle University finally begins its UAAP Esports Mobile Legends: Bang Bang title defense against last season’s runner-up University of the East on Monday at the MVP Studios in Mandaluyong City. The Green Aces and the Red Warriors will open the tournament at […] The post Joshua Tating embraces final UAAP run as…
Competing for international experience with modest expectations, Mikaela Talosig surprised herself with a bronze medal at the close of the 4th Southeast Asia Open Water Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission off Boracay Newcoast. A mainstay of the De La Salle University varsity swimming team, the 20-year-old Talosig made a memorable international debut, clocking […] The post…
In a stunning comeback, Ateneo de Manila University rallied from a 13-point deficit to send College of Saint Benilde packing, 81-78, in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 Pinoyliga Big Dance on Sunday at the Blue Eagle Gym, with Kieffer Alas delivering a statement performance for the Blue Eagles. Alas led all scorers with 26 […] The post Alas, Ateneo rally from 13 down to stun Benilde in Pinoyliga appeared…
Adamson University continued its dominant form, sweeping the University of the East, 25–18, 25–23, 25–16, to seize a share of the lead in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge on Sunday at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City. The defending champions followed up their victory over the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Lady Altas last […] The post Adamson sweeps UE, stays perfect in…
The Philippines will be sending two teams to the FIBA 3×3 Under-23 World Cup in Wuhan, China, next month. A month after the Under-21 boys’ team punched its ticket to the world stage at the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup, Gilas Pilipinas Women achieved the same feat, downing Chinese Taipei, 17-15, in the Stop 6 final […] The post Gilas Women join Boys in 3×3 U23 World Cup appeared first on Tiebreaker Times .
Gilas Pilipinas Boys ended their FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 campaign in eighth place after Chinese Taipei completed a come-from-behind, 78–89 victory on Sunday at the Veer Savarkar Indoor Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. The Philippines finished the tournament with a 3-4 record after dropping its last three games, including a quarterfinal loss to China that […] The post Gilas Boys wrap up U18 Asia Cup in…
De La Salle University broke through into the win column, while College of Saint Benilde extended its perfect start after both teams scored victories in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City. The Green Spikers overcame Mapua University, 21–25, 25–23, 25–18, 25–20, on Sunday to give their new coaching staff […] The post La Salle breaks through, downs…
Fifty years and counting for the Philippine Taekwondo Association. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. described the milestone as “significant” for a sport that has brought pride and glory to the country on the international stage. Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Pato Gregorio delivered the President’s message on his behalf as the PTA celebrated its Golden Anniversary with […] The post Bongbong…
Binan Tatak Gel stunned San Juan, 71-64, in the nightcap on Saturday to share the spotlight with streaking Abra Solid North and rising Rizal Province in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan, Laguna. The Abra Weavers battered the Valenzuela City Darkhorse, 106-70, in the opener to […] The post Binan Tatak Gel stuns San Juan as Abra Solid…
Reigning UAAP Softball MVP Mae Langga headlines a Philippine Women’s National Baseball Team composed largely of past and present UAAP stars as the country makes its historic debut in the Women’s Baseball World Cup Group Stage in Tainan, Chinese Taipei. Langga, a catcher Adamson University, leads a 20-player roster featuring seven past and present UST […] The post UAAP MVP Mae Langga leads…
Gilas Pilipinas Women face a must-win situation heading into the final stop of the 2026 FIBA 3×3 Nations League-Asia SEA Conference. The Philippines failed to reach the Stop 5 finals after splitting its two games in the group phase—a 17-6 win over Vietnam and a 16-11 loss to New Zealand—on Saturday at Hextar World, Empire […] The post Gilas Women cling to slim lead, need big finish to secure U23…
VICTORIAS, Negros Occidental — Jaja Santiago-Minowa made a triumphant return to the Premier Volleyball League, helping her new team Creamline sweep Galeries Tower, 25-21, 25-16, 25-21, for a successful end to the 2026 On Tour Showdown on Saturday inside a jampacked Victorias City Coliseum here. The 6-foot-5 middle blocker last played in the PVL in […] The post Jaja Santiago makes triumphant PVL…
Arellano University survived a five-set thriller against University of Santo Tomas, 25–21, 21–25, 31–33, 25–23, 15–13, while University of Perpetual Help System DALTA picked up its first win by beating San Beda University, 25–22, 28–26, 21–25, 25–21, as the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge continued Saturday at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City. The Lady Chiefs […] The post Arellano…
VICTORIAS, Negros Occidental — Farm Fresh found its groove late to outlast Capital1, 20-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-12, 15-10, in the first five-setter of the 2026 PVL On Tour Showdown on Saturday at the Victorias City Coliseum here. The Foxies closed out their province-hopping tour with back-to-back wins to finish with a 2-1 record. Farm Fresh […] The post Farm Fresh outlasts Capital1 in PVL On Tour’s…
VICTORIAS, Negros Occidental — Fresh from their first-ever silver finish in the SEA V Cup, Bella Belen believes Alas Pilipinas Women have what it takes to make their mark in the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games this September. Belen, who was present during Capital1’s final game in the 2026 PVL On Tour Showdown on Saturday at […] The post Bella Belen confident Alas Women can compete with China,…
Colegio de San Juan de Letran pulled off a stunning comeback against heavily favored National University, 29–31, 26–24, 17–25, 25–18, 15–11, to claim a share of the lead in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge on Saturday at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City. The Knights dragged the Bulldogs into a tie atop the standings at […] The post Letran shocks NU to join V-League lead appeared…
Flexing its swimming muscles to the hilt, Vietnam swept the six-kilometer mixed relays in both age groups of the 4th Southeast Asia Open Water Swimming Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission on Saturday. Under fair conditions once again at the 1.5-kilometer course overlooking Boracay Newcoast, the Vietnamese tankers were in a class of their […] The post Vietnam sweeps mixed…
Despite another stellar outing from Chog Moral, Gilas Pilipinas Boys fell short against Japan, 80-75, in the 5th-8th classification phase of the FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup 2026 on Saturday at the Veer Savarkar Indoor Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. Moral, who tallied 26 points and six steals against China in the quarterfinals, delivered another strong performance […] The post Chog Moral’s 21 points not…
Ateneo de Manila University will continue its buildup for UAAP Season 89 with its toughest competition yet. The Blue Eagles will take on NCAA powerhouse College of Saint Benilde in the Sweet 16 of the Pinoyliga Big Dance on Sunday. Tip-off is set for 5:00 PM, with tickets available at the venue booth. There will […] The post Ateneo braces for tough CSB test in Pinoyliga appeared first on…
The San Beda University Boosters Club is ushering in a new era as it welcomes new leadership ahead of another chapter for the Red Lions in the NCAA. Now on its 20th year, the Boosters Club has turned the page on its leadership as prominent alumni Art Tugade and Mike Advani passed the reins to […] The post San Beda Boosters Club turns page with new leadership ahead of NCAA 102 appeared first on…
Strong Group, despite seeing its two-year reign as William Jones Cup champions come to an end in controversial fashion, held its head high by beating Jordan’s national team, 96-91, to finish the 45th edition of the tournament in “fifth place” on Friday at Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City. Strong Group ended its campaign with […] The post Strong Group closes controversial Jones Cup run with…
Kaya-Iloilo strengthened their 2026-27 AFC Women’s Champions League campaign with a second straight win, crushing Phnom Penh Crown, 5-1, on Thursday at the GSA Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Dionesa Tolentin opened the scoring after 32 minutes with a well-placed strike from inside the box, giving Kaya-Iloilo a 1-0 lead at halftime. The Iloilo-based […] The post Kaya-Iloilo crushes…
VICTORIAS, Negros Occidental — Roma Mae Doromal sees the 2026 PVL On Tour Showdown as an opportunity for the revamped Capital1 to build chemistry ahead of the regular season. The Solar Spikers’ defensive specialist pointed out how the On Tour Showdown’s all-to-play rule has brought out the best in everyone. “For us, malaking opportunity rin […] The post Roma Mae Doromal eyes more competitive…
Gilas Pilipinas Women hold a precarious lead heading into the final two stops of the 2026 FIBA 3×3 Nations League-Asia SEA Conference. The Philippines suffered a heartbreaking 16-15 defeat to New Zealand in the Stop 4 Final on Friday at Hextar World, Empire City in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Gilas Women still lead the standings with […] The post Gilas Women hold slim lead with two stops left in 3×3…
National University Nazareth School and Far Eastern University-Diliman forced a three-way tie with De La Salle-Zobel for the early lead in the UAAP Season 89 16-and-under basketball tournament after posting contrasting victories on Friday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. The Bullpups, the defending champions, had to fend off the University of the East Junior Warriors, […] The post NUNS,…
Gilas Pilipinas Boys saw their 2026 FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup campaign come to an end after falling to China, 117-103, in the quarterfinals on Friday at the Veer Savarkar Indoor Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, ending their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Under-19 World Cup. The Filipinos will now shift their focus to the 5th-8th […] The post Gilas Boys bow to China, miss out on U19 World Cup berth…
In a rousing international debut, Palarong Pambansa standout Anton Paulo Dominick Della secured an age-group silver medal in the men’s 10-kilometer race that kicked off the 4th Southeast Asia Open Water Championships, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission, in Boracay on Friday. Swimming in ideal conditions on the 1.66-kilometer course off Boracay Newcoast overlooking the […] The post…
De La Salle-Zobel took the early lead in the UAAP Season 89 16-and-under basketball tournament after an 86-60 romp over Adamson University on Friday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. The Junior Archers, coming off an equally impressive 101-83 win over the Ateneo Blue Eagles last Saturday, had a balanced attack this time around, with five […] The post DLSZ keeps perfect start, UST opens win…
Vanessa De Jesus delivered in the clutch as Gilas Pilipinas Women closed their FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament campaign with a 79-75 victory over Senegal on Friday morning (Manila time) at Arena Astros in Guadalajara, Mexico. De Jesus took charge in the closing minutes to help the Filipinas cap their tournament stint on a winning […] The post Gilas Women close Pre-OQT campaign with…
Strong Group-Pilipinas’ reign has come to an end. Despite a dominant 117-74 victory over semifinal-bound host Chinese Taipei Blue to close out the group phase of the 45th William Jones Cup on Thursday at Xinzhuang Gymnasium, the defending two-time champions were formally eliminated from contention earlier in the day when KBL side Wonju DB defeated […] The post Controversial Jones Cup format ends…
VICTORIAS, Negros Occidental — Despite her volleyball pedigree, Jaja Santiago believes learning will be a two-way street during her stint with Creamline in the Premier Volleyball League. The 6-foot-5 middle blocker returned to the Philippines after signing with the 11-time PVL champions Cool Smashers for the Invitational Conference, which runs from August 31 to September […] The post Jaja Santiago…
Five young Filipino baseball players from Metro Manila and Rizal represented the country at the 32nd World Children’s Baseball Fair in Narita, Chiba, Japan, joining young athletes from around the world for nine days of baseball, cultural exchange, and international friendship. Representing the Philippines were Bucky Aligada of Quezon City; Francis Melvin Alquiros of Antipolo […] The post Young…
North proved once again that in team golf, chemistry can travel farther than home-course familiarity. Showing that it can dominate both head-to-head duels and coordinated team play with equal intensity, the Northerners shrugged off the unfamiliar surroundings, punishing heat and a fired-up home side to retain their crown in the ICTSI North vs. South Elite […] The post North conquers South’s home…
There was little Gilas Pilipinas could do to stop Canada’s onslaught, but Jack Animam refused to let the lopsided scoreline define the Philippines’ performance in their FIBA Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament for the 2028 Olympics matchup on Thursday. Facing the world No. 7 Canadians, who paraded a roster filled with NCAA Division I players and WNBA […] The post Jack Animam draws lessons facing…
Gilas Pilipinas Boys secured a spot in the quarterfinals after edging Syria, 72-63, in the 2026 FIBA U18 Asia Cup playoffs on Thursday at the Veer Savarkar Indoor Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. Clinging to a 62-58 lead late in the fourth quarter, Ethan Aguas drilled a booming triple to spark a 7-0 run. Bruce Tubongbanua […] The post Gilas Boys hold off Syria, secure U18 Asia Cup quarterfinal berth…
Strong Group Athletics will miss the semifinals of the 45th William Jones Cup despite matching Wonju DB Promy’s 4-1 record, becoming the biggest casualty of the tournament’s controversial new format. The defending two-time champion was placed in the more competitive group alongside Promy and Chinese Taipei Blue, with only one team from the group advancing […] The post Jones Cup organizers own up…
Gilas Pilipinas Women were sent to the brink of elimination after suffering a 47-point beating at the hands of World No. 7 Canada, 85-38, in the FIBA Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament for the 2028 Olympics on Thursday morning (Manila time) at Arena Astros in Guadalajara, Mexico. Canada asserted its dominance from the opening tip, suffocating the […] The post Gilas Women overwhelmed by Canada,…
Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 Under-23 scored a double victory at the Asia SEA Conference-Stop 3 of the 2026 FIBA 3×3 Nations League on Wednesday. The Philippines topped both divisions, with Gilas Women continuing to lead the standings while Gilas Men trimmed New Zealand’s advantage heading into the one-day break at Hextar World, Empire City in Petaling […] The post Gilas Women retain lead, Men trim New…
Strong Group’s hopes of a ‘three-peat’ in the William Jones Cup will go down to the final day of the competition. Strong Group took care of business with a 113-87 revenge win over KBL team Wonju DB on Wednesday at Xinzhuang Gymnasium. With the win, Strong Group now shares the lead in the standings with […] The post Strong Group needs miracle to keep slim Jones Cup ‘three-peat’ hopes alive appeared…
