The Philippines received four additional taekwondo berths for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya and Aichi, strengthening the country’s medal prospects in one of Asia’s toughest sporting competitions.
David Forster and Amil Tutić will renew their heated rivalry at BRAVE CF 106 in Ljubljana, with both fighters promising a decisive finish after their controversial first encounter.
![The 2026 PVL Rookie Draft brought together some of the country’s top collegiate volleyball talents. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PNVF-photo10-400x200.png)
Former National University setter Camilla Lamina was selected first overall by Galeries Tower as teams strengthened their rosters during the 2026 PVL Rookie Draft.
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Justin Brownlee delivered another clutch performance, sinking the game-winning shot as Barangay Ginebra escaped TNT, 102-100, in Game 1 of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup Finals.
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Gilas Pilipinas U18 Women opened their FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers campaign with a dominant win over Vietnam, while Indonesia defeated Singapore in Bacolod City.
BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Ljubljana with BRAVE CF 106, featuring two world championship bouts and a stacked international fight card.
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Thirty-eight hopefuls are set to enter the professional ranks as the 2026 PVL Draft takes center stage, led by decorated UAAP standouts Camilla Lamina and Bernadett Pepito.
Cyclists from across the region gathered in Bohol for the 13th edition of Giro d’ Luca, a multi-day cycling event promoting wellness, community, and active tourism.
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Nicholas Hwende captured the vacant BRAVE CF featherweight world title in dramatic fashion at BRAVE CF 105 in Almaty, as a stacked fight card delivered finishes and statement wins across multiple divisions.
The Philippines emerged as Southeast Asia’s top-performing nation at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships after Ana Bhianca Espenilla and Jerico Cadag delivered silver and bronze medals in Hong Kong.