Hussein Loraña narrowly missed the national record in the men’s 800 meters while KG Mercuries stunned the field in the men’s 4×100-meter relay at the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships.
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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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PFL Africa launched its first event in Nigeria with a night of tournament action and showcase bouts, highlighted by Patrick Ocheme’s spectacular flying-knee knockout in Lagos.
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Bubba Watson surged into the final round lead at the International Series Morocco after carding a four-under-par 69, holding a slim advantage over Jazz Janewattananond and Taichi Kho.
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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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Chinese Taipei made history on Saturday, June 13, 2026, by sweeping Kazakhstan in straight sets to reach the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup final for the first time at the Candon City Arena.
Leonard Grospe cleared a new Philippine record of 2.23 meters to headline a memorable night at the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships, while Lauren Hoffman completed a hurdles double and several rising stars captured gold medals.
Junel Gobothia and Jessa Mae Roda delivered improved performances to win their respective steeplechase events at the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships as they continued their push for spots in the 2026 Asian Games.
PATAFA president Terry Capistrano said the addition of age-group categories in the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships is helping develop the next generation of elite athletes for international competition.
Joshua Pacio defends his ONE Strawweight MMA World Title against Mansur Malachiev, while Eduard Folayang returns to action against Shozo Isojima at The Inner Circle 21 on July 10 in Bangkok.