![Young athletes take part in one of Europe’s growing youth basketball events. [T.Bauras and V.Skaraitis photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BuzelisCup26.-Photos-by-T.Bauras-and-V.Skaraitis-17-1024x683.jpg)
BuzelisCup’26 welcomed 52 teams from more than 12 countries to Vilnius, transforming the Lithuanian capital into a hub for youth basketball, education and international community engagement.
Married MMA Couple Makes History at BRAVE CF 106
Maja and Domen Drnovšek became the first married couple in MMA history to compete and win on the same fight card during BRAVE CF 106 in Slovenia.
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Kazakhstan Stuns Vietnam To Complete Perfect AVC Pool Campaign
Kazakhstan snapped Vietnam’s lengthy winning streak and completed an unbeaten Pool B campaign with a dramatic five-set victory in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup.
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Pavit Leads International Series Morocco After Brilliant Opening Round
Thailand’s Pavit Tangkamolprasert surged into the lead after a flawless opening round at the International Series Morocco, holding a two-shot advantage over Travis Smyth and Younghan Song.
![Unbeaten runs continue as Kazakhstan and Vietnam secure semifinal spots in commanding fashion at Candon City Arena. [AVCWCC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design99-1024x576.png)
Kazakhstan and Vietnam Secure AVC Semifinal Spots With Dominant Wins
Kazakhstan and Vietnam booked their places in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup semifinals after commanding victories at the Candon City Arena.
Seiler Breaks 31-Year Record in Philippine Race Walk Debut
Fil-German race walker Nathaniel Seiler shattered a 31-year-old national record in his Philippine debut at the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships in New Clark City.
![Chinese Taipei celebrates its semifinal qualification in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup. [AVCWCC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design92-1024x576.png)
Chinese Taipei sweeps Alas Pilipinas, reaches AVC Cup semis
Chinese Taipei remained unbeaten and secured a place in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup semifinals after dominating Alas Pilipinas in straight sets at the Candon City Arena.
![Jordan Heading shoots a three-pointer during TNT’s Game 4 win over Ginebra in Quezon City. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/720206016_937352526029938_3616985922277494049_n-1024x683.jpg)
Heading powers TNT to level PBA Finals series
Jordan Heading erupted for 29 points off the bench as TNT Tropang 5G defeated Barangay Ginebra, 106-98, to tie the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals at two games apiece.
![THE legends and stars of Philippine pool and their support are in attendance for the general assembly—(standing, from left) Francis Irang (team staff), Carlo Biado, Richard (trainer), AJ Manas, Alfredo Ferrer (executive director), Francisco de la Cruz, Basil Hassan Alshajjar, Reyna Maria Legaspi, Carmille Buhat, Rubilen Amit, Michael Angelo Mengorio, Sofhia Yvanca Rosales, Rhaki Roj Constantino, Charles Ladiana, Johann Chua—and with them are (seated, from left) Dr. Paulo Pagteilan Jr., Atty. Wharton Chan, Kevin Wong, G.O.A.T. Efren “Bata” Reyes and POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. [NLBSPh photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/billiards-1024x436.png)
Filipino Billiards Icons Lead NLBSPh Coaching Staff
Efren Reyes, Francisco Bustamante, and Francisco de la Cruz headline the coaching staff of the newly formed National League for Billiard Sports of the Philippines as the federation begins a new chapter for Philippine billiards.
Said Maalem reignites rivalry with Fakhreddine after BRAVE CF win
Mohamed Said Maalem’s BRAVE CF 106 title victory has reignited his heated rivalry with Mohammad Fakhreddine, setting up talks of a potential trilogy fight.