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Sungjae Im leads the SJM Macao Open by three shots after posting two bogey-free rounds at Macau Golf and Country Club. [Asian Tour Media Hub photo]

Sungjae Im’s Bogey-Free Masterclass Puts Him in Position for Long-Awaited Asian Tour Breakthrough

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Sungjae Im fired a bogey-free 63 to reach 13 under par and take a three-shot lead at the SJM Macao Open.

The PFL women’s flyweight title fight between Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop will determine the division’s inaugural world champion in Chicago. [PFL photo]

Liz Carmouche’s Championship Legacy Faces New Test as Jena Bishop Targets PFL History

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Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop made weight for the inaugural PFL women’s flyweight title fight in Chicago, with history on the line at Wintrust Arena.

Left: Aubrey Miles at the winner’s podium

Aubrey Miles and Dominic Roque Join Thousands as PUMA Manila Half Marathon Draws Huge Crowd

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Aubrey Miles and Dominic Roque joined 13,000 runners at the PUMA Manila Half Marathon, the finale of the 2026 Philippine Half Marathon Series.

Vince Abrot scored 13 points on 10 kills, two aces and a block to help Clearskiiin UV Smashers rally past 3B. [PVL Images]

Clearskiiin Overcomes Rocky Start to Show Why Its New Squad Deserves Attention

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Clearskiiin UV Smashers recovered from a first-set loss to beat 3B in their Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference debut, with Vince Abrot leading the balanced attack.

Eya Laure scored 13 points and recorded nine excellent receptions as Choco Mucho continued its strong start in the PVL Siklab Series. [PVL Images]

Choco Mucho’s Balanced Attack Gives Flying Titans an Early Edge Over PVL Contenders

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Choco Mucho improved to 2-0 in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series after sweeping ZUS Coffee, led by Sisi Rondina-Rosales and Eya Laure.

Ricci Rivero recorded 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to lead Phoenix past Meralco and clinch a playoff spot in the PBA Governors’ Cup. [PBA Images]

Phoenix’s Young Guns Expose Meralco’s Struggles as Fuel Masters Claim a PBA Playoff Berth

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Phoenix erased a 10-point deficit to beat Meralco, 105-101, as Ricci Rivero and Marcellus Earlington powered the Fuel Masters into the PBA Governors’ Cup playoffs.

Bella Belen delivered a career-high 35 points for Capital1 despite playing with a heavily taped right wrist in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. [PVL Images]

Bella Belen Plays Through Wrist Injury to Deliver Career-Best Performance for Capital1

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Bella Belen erupted for a career-high 35 points despite a taped right wrist as Capital1 outlasted Akari in a five-set PVL All-Filipino Conference thriller.

Juan Gomez de Liano made PBA history by becoming the first rookie to record back-to-back triple-doubles, finishing with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists against Macau. [PBA Images]

Converge’s Juan Gomez de Liano Rewrites PBA Record Books in Converge Rout

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Converge rookie Juan Gomez de Liano made PBA history with back-to-back triple-doubles as the FiberXers routed Macau, 162-108, for a franchise-record win.

Deonte Burton has helped the NLEX Road Warriors produce consecutive blowout victories as they lead Group A in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup. [PBA Images]

Alapag’s Import Gamble Pays Off as NLEX Road Warriors Go Nuclear

October 15, 2026October 15, 2026Leave a comment

Deonte Burton has helped NLEX win two straight blowouts as the Road Warriors prepare to face San Miguel Beer for the PBA Governors’ Cup Group A top seed.