From Barack Obama to Jack Nicholson, some of the world’s biggest celebrities are die-hard NBA superfans. Here’s a look at the passionate stars who support their favorite basketball teams no matter what.
![PVL stars dazzled at the red carpet during the first-ever Press Corps Awards Night. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PVL-PC-Awards-2025-24491-400x200.jpg)
The Premier Volleyball League rolled out its first-ever Pilipinas Live PVL Press Corps Awards Night, honoring top athletes like MVP Brooke Van Sickle and Team of the Year Creamline Cool Smashers in a glamorous celebration at Novotel Manila.
![Bomogao previously impressed with back-to-back wins in ONE Championship. [ONE Championship photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Islay-Bomogao-400x200.jpg)
Filipina Muay Thai fighter Islay Erika Bomogao finally returns to Lumpinee Stadium after her March bout was delayed due to an earthquake. The 24-year-old now gets her spotlight in ONE Friday Fights 111 on June 6.
![Ethan Tan-Chi [SBP photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/thumbnail_image0-400x200.jpg)
Gilas Pilipinas Youth survived a thrilling encounter with Indonesia to remain unbeaten in the 2025 SEABA U16 Qualifiers. With both teams already qualified for the FIBA U16 Asia Cup, intensity still surged as if a title was on the line.
Kevin Lee joins the 2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals as a last-minute replacement, headlining against Gadzhi Rabadanov in Wichita. Major lineup changes and tournament stakes raise the intensity heading into June 20.
NBA Africa and Opportunity International opened a new outdoor basketball court at Loiswell Academy in Nairobi, Kenya, advancing their joint goal to foster youth development through sports. The initiative supports NBA Africa’s mission to build 1,000 courts across the continent.
![Adrian Nocum soars to the rim for Rain or Shine during his 30-point outing against Phoenix [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images129-400x200.jpg)
Adrian Nocum erupted for 30 points to fuel Rain or Shine’s 109-99 win over Phoenix Super LPG in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup. The Elasto Painters improved to 5-3, pushing closer to a quarterfinals berth.
![Justin Arana shines off the bench with a double-double in a key PBA win. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images227-400x200.jpg)
Converge erased an 18-point deficit to overpower Terrafirma, 117-103, and inch closer to the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals with a dominant fourth-quarter stand in Pasig.
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Some strikers in Europe scored goals worth gold—literally. A breakdown of 2024/25 salaries and goals reveals who delivered elite performance at bargain prices.
![Nemesis commands the stage with her krump moves at the Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines national final. [photo credit: Red Bull]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/J25015_RBPH_DYS2025_04CebuNationalFinals_DES_EventPhotos_ActionShot_03-400x200.jpg)
The Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines national final brought the country’s top dancers to Cebu for an unforgettable showdown. Nemesis took the crown and now prepares for the world final in Los Angeles.