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Jiho Yang at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club during the KOLON Korea Open second round. [Asian Tour photo]

Jiho Yang takes halfway lead at KOLON Korea Open after eagle finish

May 23, 2026Leave a comment

Jiho Yang surged into the halfway lead at the KOLON Korea Open after a composed and explosive finish, holding off major champions and international contenders at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club. His steady rise from pre-qualifier to front-runner has set up a tense weekend battle in one of Korea’s most demanding tournaments.

A major injury to Bol Manute Bol changed the flow of Game 2, allowing Meralco to take control. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]

Meralco evens PBA semifinals series, Bol suffers injury

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026Leave a comment

Chris Newsome and Marvin Jones power Meralco to an 87-76 win over TNT to tie the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals series after Bol Manute Bol’s injury.

Team USA beach volleyball players during international competition at the Nuvali Challenge in the Philippines. [PNVF photo]

Team USA’s Durish and Koenig advance to Round of 16 in Nuvali Challenge

May 22, 2026Leave a comment

Alexis Durish and Audrey Koenig power Team USA into the Round of 16 after a straight-set win over Ukraine in the World Beach Pro Tour Nuvali Challenge.

Fullhouse crowd during the four championship matches with PSC Chairman Pato Gregorio, PFF General Secretary Gelix Mercader and Quezon City sports executive Robbie De Vera witnessing the grand finale.

Futsal growth surge caps historic PFF Futsaliga debut season in Philippines

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026Leave a comment

PFF Futsaliga ended its first season at Philsports Arena with strong attendance, massive digital reach, and nationwide expansion plans following a breakthrough year for Philippine futsal.

Justin Brownlee leads Barangay Ginebra during its semifinal clash against Rain or Shine. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]

Ginebra survives Rain or Shine rally, levels semifinal series in Game 2

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026Leave a comment

Justin Brownlee delivered another dominant performance as Barangay Ginebra defeated Rain or Shine to tie their PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal series at 1-1.