The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) held its National Convention in Pasig City, featuring key awards and announcements for the future of Philippine basketball. Discover the highlights and future goals set by SBP leaders.
![Lucas Herbert [Graham Uden/Asian Tour]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/lucas-herbert-400x200.jpg)
Lucas Herbert pulled off a thrilling comeback at the International Series Japan with back-to-back eagles, tying for the lead with Yuta Sugiura and Younghan Song heading into the final round at Caledonian Golf Club.
![Mohsen Mohammadseifi controls Ahmed El Sisy during their Lightweight tournament bout in Jeddah. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/12-MOHSEN-MOHAMMADSEIFI-vs-AHMED-EL-SISY-0564-400x200.jpg)
The second season of PFL MENA roared to life in Jeddah as fighters in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions punched their tickets to the 2025 Semifinals. Mohsen Mohammadseifi, Salah Eddine Hamli, and others delivered thrilling finishes and dominant displays at Onyx Arena.
The 2025 PFL World Tournament 5: Semifinals is set for June 12 in Nashville, headlined by Jason Jackson vs Thad Jean in a welterweight showdown, with Jesus Pinedo and Gabriel Braga clashing in a thrilling trilogy co-main event.
![Herbert leads at 11-under after two days of rollercoaster golf in Chiba. [Graham Uden/Asian Tour]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ISJPN_250509_GU_AM_Lucas_Herbert_11-400x200.jpg)
Lucas Herbert fired a two-under 69 to retain the lead at 11-under at the halfway point of the $2 million International Series Japan, with Shunya Takeyasu and Younghan Song in close pursuit.
![Saet, at 40, proves age is just a number with the Miss Quality Minutes award. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PVL-AFC-25-Petrogazz-vs.-Zus-Chie-Saet-2060-400x200.jpg)
Eli Soyud, Alyssa Eroa, and Chie Saet will headline the first-ever Pilipinas Live PVL Press Corps Awards Night on May 28, earning top honors for their standout performances in the league’s past three conferences.
![Chris Newsome paced the Bolts with 24 points in a fiery comeback effort. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images1120-400x200.jpg)
Bong Quinto’s clutch drive capped Meralco’s dramatic 105-104 comeback win over NorthPort, who collapsed after missing five free throws in the final minute at the PhilSports Arena.
Barcelona and Real Madrid clash in a high-stakes El Clásico with La Liga title implications, as Lewandowski and Mbappé lead their sides into a battle for glory at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
![Calvin Oftana dominates Terrafirma with 22 points in just three quarters. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images720-400x200.jpg)
TNT Tropang Giga dismantled Terrafirma Dyip with a dominant 110-74 victory, powered by Calvin Oftana and Poy Erram, to notch back-to-back wins in the PBA Philippine Cup.
![Arvin Tolentino of NorthPort looks to return from injury as the Batang Pier face Meralco in a crucial game. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images719-400x200.jpg)
Meralco and NorthPort face off at the PhilSports Arena, each hoping to snap a slump and regain momentum in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup as they battle for a spot in the quarterfinals.