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POC President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino with OCA President His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar. [POC Media pool]

PH receives Asian Beach Games flag as Cebu prepares to host 2028 edition

May 2, 2026Leave a comment

The Philippines officially received the Asian Beach Games flag as Cebu gears up to host the 7th edition in 2028, following a strong fifth-place finish in Sanya highlighted by three gold medals and multiple podium finishes.

Bella Belen powers Team Heart’s offense during the 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase in Candon City. [PVL Images]

Team Heart closes strong to defeat Team Hustle in PVL All-Star Showcase exhibition match

May 2, 2026Leave a comment

Team Heart surged in the fourth set behind MVP Bella Belen to defeat Team Hustle in a thrilling PVL exhibition match at the 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase in Candon City.

Marvin Jones slams it home in Meralco's win over Ginebra on May 1. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]

Meralco powers past Barangay Ginebra to strengthen top four bid in PBA Commissioner’s Cup

May 2, 2026Leave a comment

Meralco delivered a dominant performance against Barangay Ginebra in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, using a massive second-quarter run and balanced scoring to secure a crucial win that boosted its top-four aspirations.

Yubin Jang during the second round of the GS Caltex Maekyung Open. [Asian Tour photo]

Yubin Jang shares halfway lead at GS Caltex Maekyung Open after steady 69

May 2, 2026May 2, 2026Leave a comment

Yubin Jang moved into a share of the halfway lead at the GS Caltex Maekyung Open after a composed second-round 69 at Namseoul Country Club, setting up a tightly packed weekend leaderboard.

Noel Kampton celebrates after leading Team Power to victory. [PVL Images]

Team Power outlasts Team Passion in Spikers’ Turf All-Star Showcase thriller

May 2, 2026May 2, 2026Leave a comment

Team Power leaned on Noel Kampton’s MVP performance to defeat Team Passion, 25-18, 25-18, 21-25, 25-23, in the 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase at Candon City Arena.

Ricci Rivero drives to the basket before exiting with a finger injury. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]

Tio’s clutch game-winner shocks TNT as Phoenix pulls off overtime PBA stunner

May 2, 2026May 2, 2026Leave a comment

Tyler Tio drilled a dramatic game-winning triple in the final seconds of overtime as Phoenix Super LPG stunned TNT in a crucial PBA Commissioner’s Cup upset.

Mall of Asia Arena gears up for a major international karate spectacle.

Philippines to host nearly 1,000 athletes for Karate Youth League One Manila despite global tensions

May 1, 2026Leave a comment

The Philippines will welcome close to 1,000 young karatekas from 56 nations as the Karate Youth League One Manila leg boosts sports tourism and grassroots development.