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The 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference kicks off on February 21, with defending champions Cignal HD Spikers aiming for a historic three-peat. Six teams, including the debuting Alpha Insurance Protectors, will compete in a fierce battle for supremacy.
As Serbia celebrates its National Day, BRAVE Combat Federation highlights its significant role in elevating the nation’s MMA scene. With groundbreaking events and rising local talent, Serbia remains a key destination for the promotion’s European expansion.
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The Cignal HD Spikers target the No. 3 seed in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference as they face Akari today. With a critical win, Cignal could cement its place in the knockout stage, while Akari looks to regain consistency.
Fifth-ranked Jeremy Pacatiw looks to bounce back after a canceled fight and aims to stop Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu’s streak of dominance at ONE Fight Night 29 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Filipino standout is determined to make his mark in the bantamweight division.
BRAVE Combat Federation has signed Lasha Abramishvili to a multi-fight deal, adding another top-tier talent to its growing roster. The Georgian Bantamweight, currently on a five-fight winning streak, made an impressive debut at BRAVE CF 85 and now looks to make his mark in one of the promotion’s most competitive divisions.
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Savi Davison has been named the PVL Press Corps Player of the Week after delivering a career-high 34 points in PLDT’s thrilling five-set victory over defending champion Creamline. Her dominant performance ended the Cool Smashers’ 19-game winning streak in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Slovenia on June 7 with a stacked fight card. Newly crowned Bantamweight Champion Nicholas Hwende will defend his title against Serbian contender Borislav Nikolic in the co-main event. Both fighters are on three-fight winning streaks, making this a must-watch championship bout.
Two-time WNBA All-Star and ESPN analyst Chiney Ogwumike has been named the first female Basketball Africa League (BAL) Ambassador. As a passionate advocate for gender equity in sports, Ogwumike will play a key role in empowering women and girls across Africa through basketball development and leadership initiatives.
The NBA has announced the creation of the NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award, an annual honor recognizing individuals and organizations advancing health, education, and economic opportunity across Africa. In tribute to Mutombo’s legacy, NBA Africa will also donate 55 basketball courts to communities across the continent.
Ahead of the IOC presidential election on March 20, the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) will host exclusive Q&A sessions with the seven candidates. Sports journalists worldwide will gain firsthand insights into their vision for the future of global sport.