The Professional Fighters League has confirmed three middleweight contests for PFL Charlotte, with several top-ranked contenders looking to strengthen their position in the championship picture ahead of the interim title fight.
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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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The world’s top volleyball stars arrive in Pasig as Japan, Italy, the United States, Serbia, Czechia, and the Dominican Republic headline the Philippine leg of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League beginning Wednesday at Philsports Arena.
PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio praised the successful staging of the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships 2026 and highlighted its importance in strengthening grassroots development and international opportunities for Filipino athletes.
Africa reached a landmark moment in BRAVE Combat Federation as Alex Lohoré, Nicholas Hwende, and Mohamed Said Maalem simultaneously held world championship gold, highlighting the continent’s growing influence in global mixed martial arts.
Hussein Loraña capped a remarkable campaign with a second gold medal, while Jessa Mae Roda and Rica Balderama also completed golden doubles as the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships concluded in New Clark City.
BRAVE Combat Federation has signed Bosnian mixed martial arts prospect Amil Tutić to an exclusive multi-fight contract following his impressive performances inside the promotion.
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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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Hong Kong golfer Taichi Kho claimed his first International Series crown and second Asian Tour title after edging Bubba Watson by one shot at the International Series Morocco.
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Korea completed a dominant run in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup by defeating Chinese Taipei in straight sets to capture the gold medal before a packed crowd in Candon City.