![Korea celebrates after winning the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup title in Candon City. [AVCWCC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_1282-1024x683.jpg)
Korea completed a dominant run in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup by defeating Chinese Taipei in straight sets to capture the gold medal before a packed crowd in Candon City.
Loraña, KG Mercuries shine in Philippine Athletics meet
Hussein Loraña narrowly missed the national record in the men’s 800 meters while KG Mercuries stunned the field in the men’s 4×100-meter relay at the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships.
![A 53-point masterpiece from Chris McCullough kept TNT's title hopes alive and sent the Commissioner’s Cup Finals the distance. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PBA-Image19-1024x683.jpg)
McCullough powers TNT to Game 7 against Ginebra
Chris McCullough erupted for 53 points and 22 rebounds as TNT Tropang 5G defeated Barangay Ginebra to force a winner-take-all Game 7 in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.
![Patrick Ocheme celebrates after his first-round knockout victory in Lagos. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PFL_20260613_JP2_3956-1024x683.jpg)
Flying Knees and Broken Streaks: Inside PFL Africa’s Wild Nigeria Debut
PFL Africa launched its first event in Nigeria with a night of tournament action and showcase bouts, highlighted by Patrick Ocheme’s spectacular flying-knee knockout in Lagos.
![Bubba Watson holds the third-round lead at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ISM_260613_IW_Bubba_Watson_04422-1024x691.jpg)
Age, Experience, and Nerves of Steel: Bubba Watson Hunts First Win Since 2018
Bubba Watson surged into the final round lead at the International Series Morocco after carding a four-under-par 69, holding a slim advantage over Jazz Janewattananond and Taichi Kho.
![New York Knicks players pose with the Larry O'Brien Trophy after winning the NBA Finals. [NYKnicks Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design109-1024x576.png)
The Comeback Title: Why This Knicks Championship Was About More Than Scoring
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points and earned NBA Finals MVP honors as the New York Knicks captured their first championship in 53 years with a Game 5 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
![AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup semifinal action between Chinese Taipei and Kazakhstan. [AVCWCC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/096A6079-1024x698.jpg)
AVC Women’s Cup Stunner: Chinese Taipei Ends Kazakhstan’s Perfect Run
Chinese Taipei made history on Saturday, June 13, 2026, by sweeping Kazakhstan in straight sets to reach the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup final for the first time at the Candon City Arena.
Grospe Soars, Hoffman Sweeps, Future Shines at National Championships
Leonard Grospe cleared a new Philippine record of 2.23 meters to headline a memorable night at the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships, while Lauren Hoffman completed a hurdles double and several rising stars captured gold medals.
Winning Isn’t Enough: Why Gobothia and Roda Are Still Chasing the Clock
Junel Gobothia and Jessa Mae Roda delivered improved performances to win their respective steeplechase events at the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships as they continued their push for spots in the 2026 Asian Games.
Beyond Elite Stars: Why PATAFA’s Youth Shift Could Pay Off for Years
PATAFA president Terry Capistrano said the addition of age-group categories in the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships is helping develop the next generation of elite athletes for international competition.