![Magnolia’s Zavier Lucero led the Hotshots with 24 points in the thrilling victory. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images1425-400x200.jpg)
Mark Barroca’s back-to-back clutch baskets in overtime secured Magnolia’s 98-95 win over San Miguel Beer, extending their winning streak to three games in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.
![A heated rebound battle between Crispa’s Rodolfo Soriano and Toyota’s Oscar Rocha captures the intensity of their fabled rivalry during their April 17, 1977 clash. Crispa edged Toyota, 122-121, but the night ended in chaos as a post-game brawl broke out involving players and spectators. [Photo credit: Bulletin Today / April 19, 1977]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_0232-scaled-e1744819424823-400x200.jpg)
On April 17, 1977, the Crispa-Toyota clash sparked the most violent brawl in PBA history, ending with 21 players arrested and detained under martial law.
The Tour of Luzon marks a strong return for Philippine road cycling, drawing four international teams and 12 local squads for its eight-stage comeback race starting April 24 in Ilocos Norte.
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The Premier Volleyball League Press Corps will host its inaugural annual Awards Night on May 27 at Novotel in Cubao, Quezon City, celebrating top athletes, coaches, and executives from the league’s past three conferences.
![Gian Mamuyac drives past a NorthPort defender during his 22-point performance. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images1020-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine recovered from a tough loss with a commanding 113-96 win over NorthPort, riding Gian Mamuyac’s early explosion and a dominant rebounding effort despite missing key big men.
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The Tour of Luzon is back on April 24 with a challenging eight-stage format, testing both strength and strategy in a 1,074.90-kilometer journey across Northern Luzon.
FC Barcelona faces a high-stakes April filled with La Liga, Champions League, and potential Copa del Rey matches. Under Hansi Flick, the team must navigate a packed schedule with tactical flexibility and youthful energy to stay in the hunt for silverware.
Paul “Big News” Hughes returns to the cage in a blockbuster headliner against Bruno Miranda at PFL Europe Belfast on May 10. Here’s the full fight card and everything you need to know.
![Images from the 2024 PVL Draft Combine [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PVL-Draft-Combine-8-400x200.jpg)
Following a historic Finals for the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference, the league turns its attention to the future with the opening of applications for the highly anticipated 2025 PVL Rookie Draft. Aspiring talents now have a chance to join the league’s elite teams through a rigorous selection process.
After a years-long hiatus, the legendary Tour of Luzon returns with 117 riders, 17 teams, and a thrilling eight-stage race that promises to crown new champions on the summit of Baguio.