![Minhyuk Song celebrates his first professional win after a sudden-death playoff victory at the GS Caltex Maekyung Open. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260503-MK26-R4-Mingyu_Cho-02-1024x693.jpg)
Minhyuk Song captured his first professional title after a tense sudden-death playoff against Mingyu Cho at the GS Caltex Maekyung Open, a tournament defined by late collapses, rule penalties and heartbreaking near-misses.
![Joel Embiid celebrates after leading Philadelphia to its historic playoff breakthrough over Boston. [photo credit: Philadelphia 76ers Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot_811-1024x799.png)
Embiid’s Celtics breakthrough changes everything as 76ers face defining Knicks test in East playoffs
Philadelphia’s historic playoff breakthrough over Boston was more than revenge for Joel Embiid and the 76ers—it may have redefined the franchise’s championship hopes as an equally critical showdown with the New York Knicks now awaits.
![Logan Storley overwhelms Florim Zendeli during a dominant main event performance at PFL Sioux Falls. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PFL_20260502_C1N05209_11-1024x683.jpg)
Logan Storley dominates PFL Sioux Falls main event as Rabadanov, Powell and Bilostennyi steal spotlight
Logan Storley protected his unbeaten record in Sioux Falls with a dominant win over Florim Zendeli, while Gadzhi Rabadanov, Simeon Powell and Sergey Bilostennyi delivered statement performances during a stacked PFL fight card.
![San Beda Red Lions during their Round of 16 game against Lyceum. [NSAC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/0T1A1802-1024x819.jpg)
San Beda, Letran, Ateneo, and FEU advance to NSAC 2026 College Basketball Campus Tour quarterfinals
San Beda, Letran, Ateneo, and FEU secured quarterfinal spots in the NSAC 2026 College Basketball Campus Tour after dominant Round of 16 victories at the UPHSD Gymnasium.
![Cady Lalanne controls the paint with a dominant interior performance. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image151-1024x610.jpg)
NLEX clinches top four finish and eliminates Converge in dominant PBA Commissioner’s Cup win
NLEX secured a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after a dominant win over Converge that officially eliminated the FiberXers from playoff contention.
![Mingyu Cho surges into a share of the lead at the GS Caltex Maekyung Open. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260502-MK26-R3-Mingyu_Cho-31-1024x682.jpg)
Mingyu Cho eyes redemption as GS Caltex Maekyung Open final-round battle intensifies
Korea’s Mingyu Cho surged into a share of the third-round lead at the GS Caltex Maekyung Open, positioning himself for long-awaited redemption after previous heartbreak at Namseoul Country Club.
![Mubashar Ali dominates the paint with a powerful double-double for the Dyip. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image61-1024x683.jpg)
Terrafirma crushes Macau to snap skid and keep PBA quarterfinal hopes alive
Terrafirma reignited its playoff push in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after overpowering Macau behind Jerrick Ahanmisi’s explosive bounce-back game and a dominant fourth-quarter surge.
![The grassroots golf initiative aims to create future Filipino golf champions. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DSC08644-1024x683.jpg)
PSC launches Fairway to the Future grassroots golf program to transform Philippine youth development
The Philippine Sports Commission and NGAP are launching the groundbreaking Fairway to the Future program, opening golf opportunities to underserved Filipino youth while building Olympic-level potential nationwide.
PFL Sioux Falls weigh-in results set stage for Logan Storley vs Florim Zendeli showdown
All fighters successfully made weight for PFL Sioux Falls as Logan Storley and Florim Zendeli prepare to headline Saturday’s card, with multiple ranked fighters set for key matchups at Sanford Pentagon.
![POC President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino with OCA President His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PHOTO-8-1024x683.jpeg)
PH receives Asian Beach Games flag as Cebu prepares to host 2028 edition
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.