![Hung Chien-yao celebrates a birdie during his second-round surge at Taifong Golf Club. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/251114-TG25-R2-Hung_Chien-yao-009-400x200.jpg)
Hung Chien-yao carded a second consecutive seven-under 65 to stretch his lead to five shots at the halfway mark of the Taiwan Glass Taifong Open.
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Magnolia erased a double-digit hole and overpowered Blackwater behind a fierce second-half surge to climb back into contention in the Philippine Cup.
![Jerom Lastimosa looks to spark Magnolia’s offense in their next outing. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PBA-IMAGES646-400x200.jpg)
Magnolia looks to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss and reclaim a top-four spot as it faces struggling Blackwater in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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The San Francisco 49ers are counting on the return of quarterback Brock Purdy to reignite their playoff run, while the injury-depleted Arizona Cardinals face another test with Jacoby Brissett at the helm.
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will crown its first-ever African champions at the PFL Africa Finals in Cotonou, Benin on December 20, featuring elite fighters from across the continent.
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Cignal and Savouge Aesthetics face off in a high-stakes Spikers’ Turf battle for the second semifinal berth, while UST-Gameville eyes another upset against unbeaten Criss Cross at Paco Arena.
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Akari reignited its PVL Reinforced Conference quarterfinal hopes after sweeping sister team Nxled in a dominant performance at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
BRAVE CF could open 2026 with fireworks as Bantamweight World Champion Borislav Nikolić and Flyweight World Champion Muhammad Mokaev hint at a blockbuster champion-versus-champion bout.
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Defending champion Creamline overcame a spirited third-set challenge from Choco Mucho to secure a straight-sets victory and clinch a PVL Reinforced Conference quarterfinal berth at the Araneta Coliseum.
![Hung Chien-yao lines up a putt en route to a sizzling 65 at Taifong Golf Club. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/251113-TG25-R1-Hung_Chien-yao-023-400x200.jpg)
Local favorite Hung Chien-yao carded a sizzling seven-under 65 to seize the first-round lead at the Taiwan Glass Taifong Open, keeping his 2026 Asian Tour card hopes alive.