The Philippines achieved a historic breakthrough in international poker after Mike Takayama captured the country’s first-ever Pewter Mega Lion trophy at the Asian Poker Tour.
Auckland FC captured the A-League championship in just its second season, completing one of the fastest and most remarkable rises by a professional sports franchise in New Zealand history.
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas named Canadian coach Burke “BT” Toews as the new head coach of Gilas Pilipinas Women ahead of major international tournaments.
![Alyssa Solomon during her stint with Alas Pilipinas [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SEAG-Volleyball-Women-PHI-vs.-VIE-Alyssa-Solomon-1797-400x200.jpg)
The Premier Volleyball League Draft Lottery will determine the order of the first four picks in the 2026 Rookie Draft, with Alyssa Solomon emerging as the most coveted prospect in Philippine volleyball.
![Scottie Thompson during Barangay Ginebra’s semifinal matchup against Rain or Shine at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image93-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra survived another tense finish against Rain or Shine as the Gin Kings pulled away late behind Scottie Thompson and Stephen Holt to take a 2-1 lead in their PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal series.
![Monika Paulikiene and Aine Raupelyte celebrate their first championship together in the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Nuvali Challenge. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BV-Pro-Tour-Final-Monikka-Paulikiene-Aine-Raupelyte-5031-400x200.jpg)
Lithuanian Olympians Monika Paulikiene and Aine Raupelyte captured their first Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour title together after dominating Team USA in the Nuvali Challenge final.
![Jiho Yang poses with the KOLON Korea Open trophy after completing a historic victory at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260524_Jiho_Yang_004_65CF-400x200.jpg)
Jiho Yang completed a remarkable wire-to-wire victory at the KOLON Korea Open, becoming the first pre-qualifier in the tournament’s 68-year history to win the title and secure a place at The Open Championship.
![Bella Belen during the PVL season with Capital1. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PVL-AFC-26-PLDT-vs.-Capital1-Bella-Belen-1930-400x200.jpg)
Capital1 star Bella Belen captured the PVL Rookie of the Year award after a standout debut season highlighted by elite scoring and all-around play.
![Roger Pogoy after TNT’s Game 3 victory over Meralco. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image82-400x200.jpg)
Roger Pogoy buried the game-winning triple as TNT escaped Meralco, 77-75, to regain the series lead in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals.
![Patrick Habirora following his victory at PFL Brussels. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PFL_20260523_JP1_6909-400x200.jpg)
Belgium’s Patrick Habirora knocked out MMA veteran Benson Henderson in just 20 seconds to remain unbeaten at PFL Brussels.