Magnolia tightens playoff push in PBA Philippine Cup win over NLEX
![Zav Lucero powers through NLEX defenders during his strong double-double outing. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES542-400x200.jpg)
Magnolia regained its footing in the PBA Philippine Cup after outlasting NLEX behind a disciplined, balanced performance at the Ynares Center.
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Phoenix keeps playoff hopes alive in PBA Philippine Cup win over Blackwater
![Jason Perkins powers through the lane during Phoenix’s win in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES1520-400x200.jpg)
Phoenix leaned on Jason Perkins and Ricci Rivero to turn back Blackwater in Antipolo, tightening the race for the remaining PBA Philippine Cup playoff spots.
Brazil and Portugal chase glory in FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup final
![Two unbeaten giants collide tonight as Brazil and Portugal battle for the first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup crown. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ESP-vs-BRA-4896-400x200.jpeg)
Brazil and Portugal collide for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup crown as two undefeated sides enter a high-stakes championship duel at PhilSports Arena on Sunday.
2025 Asian Youth Para Games: Philippine team heads to Dubai for week-long campaign
The Philippine delegation is set to fly to Dubai in two batches as the country prepares for its campaign in the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games.
PBA Philippine Cup: Abueva powers Titan Ultra past Terrafirma in tight finish
![Calvin Abueva attacks the lane during Titan Ultra’s comeback win over Terrafirma. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES541-400x200.jpg)
Calvin Abueva delivered decisive plays in the closing minutes as Titan Ultra rallied back to beat Terrafirma and keep its playoff hopes alive in the Philippine Cup.
PFL MENA Finals crowns four new champions in action-packed season finale
![Four champions rose at the PFL MENA Finals in Khobar — a night of decisions, rapid submissions, and unforgettable moments. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PFL_20251205_CKD-4613-400x200.jpg)
Four fighters seized belts at the PFL MENA Finals in Khobar, producing a night of tight championship wars, lightning-fast submissions and dominant grappling displays.
NBA Africa announces five winners of Triple-Double Accelerator 2025
NBA Africa crowned five startups as winners of the Triple-Double Accelerator, granting funding, mentorship, and access to CMU-Africa’s yearlong incubation program.
Perez leads San Miguel Beer past TNT in PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup
![CJ Perez scores 17 points in the third quarter to lead San Miguel Beer past TNT. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES735-400x200.jpg)
CJ Perez scores 33 points as San Miguel Beer rallies to beat TNT, extending their hot streak in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.
Gianni Infantino hails Philippines’ hosting of inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup
![Infantino praises the Philippines for delivering a historic tournament in the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1a499486-0795-422a-bba8-b8aa24a6bd58-400x200.jpg)
FIFA president Gianni Infantino praised the Philippines for delivering a historic and “fantastic” staging of the first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup.
Converge overwhelms Magnolia with second-half barrage to clinch quarterfinal berth
![Juan Gomez de Liano leads Converge’s explosive second-half turnaround. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES540-400x200.jpg)
Converge used a sharp second-half rally to eliminate Magnolia and advance to the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals.