Philippines Finally Cracks Football’s Toughest Coaching Exam Yet
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The PFF launched the Philippines’ first AFC Pro Diploma Coaching Course, marking a historic milestone in football development.
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Fuller-Tiongson Duo Wrecks Ginebra in Payback Rout
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Rain or Shine snapped back with a 110-99 victory over Barangay Ginebra behind Aaron Fuller and Caelan Tiongson in the PBA Governors’ Cup.
NLEX Outlasts SMB Rally to Stay Perfect
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NLEX improved to 4-0 in the PBA Governors’ Cup after defeating San Miguel Beer 110-96 behind a balanced offensive effort.
PSC, PAI Bring Regional Swim Glory to Boracay Shores
Boracay hosts the 4th SEA Open Water Championships from Aug. 21-23, welcoming eight nations in a boost for sports tourism.
PFL DC: Jean Shakes Off Knockdown, Stops Rodriguez Late
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Thad Jean overcame an early knockdown before stopping Ernesto Rodriguez in the third round to capture the PFL welterweight championship in Washington, D.C.
Dy’s Birthday Heroics Power PLDT Past Feisty Flying Titans
![Kim Dy delivered 17 points as PLDT overcame a determined Choco Mucho squad in Vigan. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design367-400x200.png)
Kim Dy celebrated her birthday weekend with 17 points as PLDT outlasted Choco Mucho in four sets to secure its first PVL On Tour victory in Vigan.
Nxled’s Deep Bench Wears Down Feisty Capital1 in Vigan
![Myla Pablo powered Nxled to its first PVL On Tour victory with a straight-set win over Capital1. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PVL-On-Tour-2026-Nxled-vs.-Capital1-Myla-Pablo-9803-400x200.jpg)
Myla Pablo powered Nxled past a short-handed Capital1 in straight sets to earn the Chameleons’ first win of the PVL On Tour preseason.
Dyip End Losing Skid With Furious OT Three-Point Blitz
![Juami Tiongson powered Terrafirma to an overtime victory over TNT. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design365-400x200.png)
Terrafirma ended its three-game losing streak with a 111-106 overtime victory over defending champion TNT behind Juami Tiongson’s late three-point barrage.
BRAVE CF 107 Adds Explosive Alsameea-Ramani Showdown
Bahrain’s Mohamed Alsameea will face Swiss newcomer Miran Ramani at BRAVE CF 107 after an injury forced Aleksandar Hristov off the Aug. 1 card.
Ex-NBA Center Boban Joins Loaded PH Roster for Jones Cup
Former NBA center Boban Marjanović will reinforce Strong Group-Pilipinas as the team chases a historic third straight William Jones Cup championship.