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Knicks Star OG Anunoby Puts Skechers Basketball on the Map With Championship-Winning Run

The SKX Nexus "NYC Blue" Player Edition became one of the standout sneakers of the NBA Finals.
June 26, 2026
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OG Anunoby helped deliver the New York Knicks’ long-awaited NBA championship while becoming the first player to win an NBA Finals wearing Skechers Basketball shoes. The milestone also marked a defining breakthrough for Skechers Basketball as the brand continued its rapid rise in professional basketball.

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UST Leads Philippine Charge as Asia’s Top School Teams Battle for Rising Stars Glory

The UST Junior Growling Tigresses opened their 2026 NBA RSI campaign by defeating Royal International School, 75- 45.
June 25, 2026
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UST strengthened its semifinal hopes after an impressive showing on day two of the NBA Rising Stars Invitational, highlighting Philippine basketball on the regional stage.

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Ginebra Ends Years of Heartbreak Against TNT With Dominant Game 7 Victory for PBA Crown

Barangay Ginebra celebrates after winning the PBA Commissioner’s Cup championship. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]
June 17, 2026
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Barangay Ginebra ended a seven-conference championship drought by defeating TNT in Game 7 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals, capturing its first title since January 2023.

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Streetball Kings and Queens Ready to Represent Philippines on World Stage

JSKILLS and Pilipinas Aguilas earned spots in the World Finals in Manila. [Red Bull Content Pool photo]
June 15, 2026
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JSKILLS and Pilipinas Aguilas captured the men’s and women’s championships at the Red Bull Half Court 2026 Philippines National Finals, earning spots in the World Finals in Manila this December.

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McCullough powers TNT to Game 7 against Ginebra

A 53-point masterpiece from Chris McCullough kept TNT's title hopes alive and sent the Commissioner’s Cup Finals the distance. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]
June 14, 2026
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Chris McCullough erupted for 53 points and 22 rebounds as TNT Tropang 5G defeated Barangay Ginebra to force a winner-take-all Game 7 in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.

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The Comeback Title: Why This Knicks Championship Was About More Than Scoring

New York Knicks players pose with the Larry O'Brien Trophy after winning the NBA Finals. [NYKnicks Instagram]
June 14, 2026
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Jalen Brunson scored 45 points and earned NBA Finals MVP honors as the New York Knicks captured their first championship in 53 years with a Game 5 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

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Brownlee’s 54 powers Ginebra closer to PBA Commissioner’s Cup title

Justin Brownlee turned Game 5 into a Finals classic with a career-high 54 points as Ginebra survived TNT in overtime. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]
June 13, 2026
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Justin Brownlee exploded for a career-high 54 points as Barangay Ginebra outlasted TNT in overtime, 100-95, in Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals to move within one win of the title.

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BuzelisCup’26 Draws Global Youth Basketball Talent to Vilnius

Young athletes take part in one of Europe’s growing youth basketball events. [T.Bauras and V.Skaraitis photo]
June 12, 2026
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BuzelisCup’26 welcomed 52 teams from more than 12 countries to Vilnius, transforming the Lithuanian capital into a hub for youth basketball, education and international community engagement.

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Heading powers TNT to level PBA Finals series

Jordan Heading shoots a three-pointer during TNT’s Game 4 win over Ginebra in Quezon City. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]
June 11, 2026
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Jordan Heading erupted for 29 points off the bench as TNT Tropang 5G defeated Barangay Ginebra, 106-98, to tie the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals at two games apiece.

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Pueblo De Oro Development Corporation Launches Summer Basketball League in Malvar

Team representatives with Malvar Mayor Artemio Abu (4th from left) and Pueblo de Oro Vice President Ronnie Araneta (center) during the opening ceremonies.
June 8, 2026
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Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation launches its first Summer Basketball League in Malvar with Mayor Artemio Abu attending the opening ceremony.

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