![Tough opener for Gilas Pilipinas. Despite late pushes, Chinese Taipei pulls off a wire-to-wire win. [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/zpl8ssbt1jlrvg9jsx1g-400x200.webp)
Chinese Taipei rode a strong first quarter and a 34-point performance from Chen Ying-Chun to defeat the Philippines, 95-87, in their Group D opener at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025.
NBA Africa opens applications for the second Triple-Double Accelerator to support tech-focused startups across sport and creative industries in Africa.
Red Bull Half Court is back in the Philippines, kicking off high-energy 3-on-3 streetball qualifiers in Davao, Cebu, and Manila this August to October 2025.
Africa24 Group will deliver in-depth coverage of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket in Côte d’Ivoire from July 26 to August 3, across its platforms including Africa24 Sport.
![June Mar Fajardo dominates Game 6 with a near-perfect 24-point performance for the San Miguel Beermen. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/129A6641-2-400x200.jpg)
The San Miguel Beermen clinched the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup title with a dominant Game 6 win over TNT, halting their rival’s grand slam hopes.
![Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser powers TNT with 18 points to force a Game 6 [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PBA-Images337-400x200.jpg)
TNT Tropang 5G pulled off a defiant 86-78 victory over San Miguel Beer in Game 5 of the PBA Philippine Cup finals to force a Game 6.
![June Mar Fajardo [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PBA-Images141-400x200.jpg)
June Mar Fajardo claimed his record 12th BPC award then led San Miguel to a 105-91 win over TNT, putting them one win away from the PBA Philippine Cup crown.
PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio supported Gilas Women in Shenzhen and discussed the Philippines’ FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2027 hosting with FIBA officials.
The PBA partners with Daily Fantasy to launch an official fantasy basketball platform, giving fans a chance to draft players and win prizes during Season 49.
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Gilas Pilipinas opens its FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifier campaign against Guam on November 28, 2025, in a highly anticipated match in Hagatna.