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- Gilas Men 3×3 escape Thailand scare, book Asia Cup main draw berth
Gilas Pilipinas Men 3×3 survived a furious Thailand rally, escaping with a 17–15 win to advance to the main draw of the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2026 on Thursday at OCBC Square in Singapore. The Filipinos came out dominant against the defending Southeast Asian Games champions, building a 14–5 lead… Read more » - Slaughter banners Valientes in Melbourne tourneyZamboanga is all set to play in the Asia Pacific Basketball Tournament 2026, scheduled for April 3-5 at the Waverley Basketball Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. Bannered by former PBA big man Greg Slaughter, the Valientes will compete in the Premier Division of the three-day cage wars organized by Minh Dat… Read more »
- Mike Reyes finds fulfillment beyond title, shines spotlight on FEU-D seniors’ futures
It’s been a long road back to the UAAP for Mike Reyes. After leading Ateneo High School to the top of the junior ranks in 1998, he went all over the country. He coached Iloilo in the defunct MBA, became an assistant coach in the PBA, before eventually moving to… Read more » - Mike Phillips reinforces Maroon 4 in San Juan
Mike Phillips is embarking on his next chapter in the MPBL. The 6-foot-8 Filipino-American bruiser from De La Salle University has officially signed with San Juan-Go for Gold for the 2026 season. Spin.ph’s Snow Badua first reported the development and confirmed to Tiebreaker Times by San Juan management. With Phillips… Read more » - After Bol Bol’s show, Leo Austria and June Mar Fajardo see big impact from Justin Patton
Seeing Justin Patton’s ability to become a threat on both ends of the floor was enough to convince the San Miguel Beer coaches and management to switch imports three games into the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup. No less than head coach Leo Austria explained as much when asked about… Read more » - Justin Patton delivers in PBA debut as San Miguel cruises past Macau
Justin Patton turned in a solid PBA debut and helped San Miguel get back on track in the Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup by keeping Macau winless through a dominant 110-94 victory, Tuesday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The former NBA pro finished with all-around numbers of 24 points on… Read more » - Pat Aquino hopes successor can build on Gilas Women’s historic rise
Dismay was the feeling of Patrick Aquino after being relieved of his position as Gilas Women program director. After all, the Philippines is set to host the 2027 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup for the first time. “In a way, yes, of course. Medyo nanghihinayang,” admitted Aquino, who is now a… Read more » - NLEX backs Gilas Men 3×3 on ‘Road to LA 2028’NLEX is lending its full support to Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 as the national squad begins its push toward the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation, the parent company of NLEX, is fully investing in the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas 3×3 program under director Ryan Gregorio, recognizing that… Read more »
- Rain or Shine smashes 46-year PBA record, demolishes Blackwater by 56
Andrei Caracut heated up early, and Rain or Shine followed suit en route to dealing Blackwater a 151-95 beatdown to remain unbeaten in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup, Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The 30-year-old playmaker was aggressive right from the get-go, firing 18 of his 22 points… Read more » - Andy Gemao eyes next move after adidas Nations Tokyo camp
Andy Gemao will first head to Japan before making his much-anticipated decision. The 19-year-old guard, widely regarded as the top prospect in the Class of 2026, has been invited to the adidas Nations Tokyo Under-19 Special Camp, which will be handled by former TNT consultant and NBA coach Bill Bayno.… Read more »
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- Masters look-back: Sam Snead beats Ben Hogan in 18-hole playoff to win in '54
A survey of 15 golf writers voted on the top five Masters in history. They are being republished this week because the Masters has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 1954 Masters was voted No. 6. The following story moved on April 12, 1954. AUGUSTA, Georgia — Sam… Read more » - UP Maroons 'bonfire' team Zoom-ed back in time and it's hilariousANYONE can dream, right? Members of the 2014 University of the Philippines team - remember that ragtag crew which ended a 27-game losing streak and celebrated that win with a bonfire - couldn't help but compare themselves to last year's Maroons side. Mikee Reyes, who hosted a Zoom session that reunited members of that team,… Read more »
- Uncertainty remains but Nick Nurse, Mike Budenholzer preparing for playoffs
WITH NBA games indefinitely on hold, there has been a lot of discussion about postseason possibilities — including by coaches around the league. They're preparing for what a resumption of the season that was shut down March 11 could look like in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Toronto coach… Read more » - Blackwater owner urges PBA to go back to two-conference format
BLACKWATER team owner Dioceldo Sy urges that now more than ever, this is the proper time for the PBA to consider reverting to a two-conference format for every season. Sy said three conferences per year no longer appear viable especially with the league forced to tweak its schedule from time to… Read more » - Is Fajardo already the PBA's GOAT? Let's look at the numbers
THE 45th season of the PBA began last March 8 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with the Annual Leo Awards, where San Miguel Beer’s June Mar Fajardo won an unprecedented sixth straight MVP award. Fajardo, who received his MVP trophy while on a motorized wheelchair after fracturing his right tibia in preseason practice that… Read more » - All the different COVID-19 tests, explained
EXTENSIVE testing for the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is beginning to ramp up. By the end of April, the country will be able to conduct 10,000 tests per day, according to Department of Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire. Is this the mass testing that many have been clamoring for?… Read more » - NBA won't make any decision on resumption until May at the earliest, says Silver
NBA commissioner Adam Silver is bracing for several more weeks of uncertainty about the remainder of this halted season, revealing Monday night (Tuesday, Manila time) that he does not expect the league will be able to decide anything until at least May. Silver spoke on the NBA’s Twitter account as… Read more » - It's official: Luzon enhanced community quarantine is extended until April 30YESTERDAY night, President Duterte said in a press briefing that he was “likely” to extend the Luzon enhanced community quarantine for two more weeks until April 30. In this morning’s Laging Handa press briefing, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles of the Inter-agency Task Force made it official: “[E]nhanced community quarantine is… Read more »
- NBA bans team workouts with draft-eligible players - in person or video - during shutdownTHE NBA has told teams that they may not conduct or attend any workouts with draft-eligible players during the league's coronavirus hiatus, a major change from typical procedures. Teams also are being prohibited "from watching, requesting, or sharing any video (live or recorded) of a draft-eligible player or prospective early… Read more »
THE Masters goes from that annual rite of spring to two weeks before Thanksgiving. The US Open now is scheduled in September for the first time since amateur Francis Ouimet took down Britain's best at Brookline in 1913 to put golf on the map in America. And the oldest championship… Read more »
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