Gilas Pilipinas routed by Australia to end first round on sour note
![Missing Justin Brownlee, Gilas Pilipinas struggled against an unbeaten Australian squad. [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design259-400x200.png)
Gilas Pilipinas closed the first round of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers with a 92-49 loss to unbeaten Australia.
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14 Lead Changes, Two Overtimes, One Devastating Turnover: Inside New Zealand’s Wild Win Over Philippines
![Kevin Quiambao scored a game-high 23 points for Gilas Pilipinas against the Tall Blacks. [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design249-400x200.png)
New Zealand edged the Philippines 106-102 in a dramatic double-overtime thriller during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, overcoming a late rally behind Reuben Te Rangi’s 22 points.
NBA Rising Stars Invitational Semifinals Locked In After UST, FEU Fall in Thriller-Filled Finale
The NBA Rising Stars Invitational semifinal matchups are locked in after a thrilling day of basketball in Singapore, with close finishes deciding the boys’ and girls’ final four. Philippine representatives gained valuable international experience despite falling short of the medal round.
Knicks Star OG Anunoby Puts Skechers Basketball on the Map With Championship-Winning Run
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.
UST Leads Philippine Charge as Asia’s Top School Teams Battle for Rising Stars Glory
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.
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]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/723727987_2066881480887620_3593111307863329392_n-400x200.jpg)
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.
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]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Red-Bull-Half-Court-National-Finals_Athlete_JSKILSS-Pilipinas-Aguilas_01-400x200.jpeg)
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.
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]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/720085534_1523196599190279_1970912103017763876_n-400x200.jpg)
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.
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]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design109-400x200.png)
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.
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]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/720674843_1541302364307230_206703232899080454_n-400x200.jpg)
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.