PBA PH Cup: Oftana shines for TNT in OT Thriller
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Calvin Oftana erupted for 39 points as TNT overcame Rain or Shine in overtime, taking a 2-0 lead in their PBA Philippine Cup semifinals series.
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San Miguel evens series as Beermen crush Ginebra despite Fajardo injury
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San Miguel bounced back with a commanding 100-83 victory over Ginebra in Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup semis, even with June Mar Fajardo limited by injury.
Flinders College, Fukuoka Ohori and Tsinghua reach NBA Rising Stars Invitational semis
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Australia, Japan and China are represented in the semifinals as Flinders College, Fukuoka Ohori and Tsinghua dominate Day 2 of the NBA Rising Stars Invitational in Singapore.
SBP and Gatorade team up to elevate grassroots basketball programs
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and Gatorade join forces to boost talent development and coaching education across the Philippines.
Hwa Chong Girls shine as NBA Rising Stars Invitational tips off in Singapore
![Kong Qian Ya of Hwa Chong drives through the defense in a hard-fought matchup. [photo credit: NBA Rising Stars Invitational]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/nbarsi_day1_ashokkumar_-267-400x200.jpg)
Hwa Chong Institution opened its NBA Rising Stars Invitational campaign with a thrilling 69-63 win over Malaysia’s Hin Hua High School in a packed Day 1 at Kallang.
Ginebra overcomes huge deficit, stuns SMB in Game 1 of PBA PH Cup semis
![Japeth Aguilar leads Ginebra’s comeback with 18 points and 9 boards. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images827-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra pulled off a thrilling comeback from 18 points down to steal Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals from San Miguel, 73-71.
Pogoy powers TNT past Rain or Shine in Game 1 of PBA semis
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Roger Pogoy erupted for 28 points to lead TNT Tropang 5G to a 98-91 win over Rain or Shine, grabbing a 1-0 lead in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.
NBA Rising Stars Invitational 2025: A New Era for Regional High-School Basketball in Asia-Pacific
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The inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational 2025 begins in Singapore, bringing together boys’ and girls’ teams from 11 countries across Asia-Pacific, marking a new chapter in regional high-school basketball with star-studded participation and unique fan experiences.
PYBC youth basketball league merges tradition and analytics for 2025 launch
The Philippine Youth Basketball Championship (PYBC) is set to elevate grassroots basketball in 2025 with a structured competition and analytics-driven approach under legends Benjie Paras and Paolo Layug.
Thunder win first NBA title in Oklahoma City era after classic Game 7 vs Pacers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 103-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, clinching their first championship in OKC history.