![Shugo Imahira battles tough wind conditions to join the lead. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ISJ_260404_Shugo_Imahira_AM_04-400x200.jpg)
Hongtaek Kim and Shugo Imahira share the lead heading into the final round of the International Series Japan after a challenging third day.
A rare 1973 photo captures Muhammad Ali recovering in a hospital after suffering a broken jaw in his bout against Ken Norton, revealing the champion’s resilience during one of his toughest moments.
![Hongtaek Kim leads International Series Japan at halfway [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ISJ_260403_Hongtaek_Kim_AM_12-400x200.jpg)
Hongtaek Kim holds a one-shot lead at the International Series Japan after two rounds as challengers stay close behind.
![Hongtaek Kim takes early lead at International Series Japan with 64 [photo credit: Graham Uden | Asian Tour]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unnamed268-400x200.jpg)
Hongtaek Kim surged to the top of the International Series Japan leaderboard after an opening-round 64, leading a tight field chasing early LIV Golf qualification points.
The MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 partners with the Philippine Sports Institute to roll out a five-leg webinar series and expanded athlete support programs.
BRAVE CF light heavyweight champion Erko Jun is set to return to action in June as he headlines a major card in Slovenia.
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China ruled the Asian Track Cycling Championships while the Philippines gained global recognition after successfully hosting the event in Tagaytay.
![ACC president Amarjit Singh Gill praises the country’s cycling infrastructure development [PhilCycling photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/acc1-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines strengthens its role in Asian track cycling development by hosting the ACC Track Cycling Championships in Tagaytay, highlighted by a world-class velodrome and strong international participation.
The PFL has confirmed the full fight lineup for PFL Belfast on April 16 at SSE Arena, featuring Darragh Kelly vs Jay Jay Wilson in a lightweight main event and a stacked international undercard.
![Jema Galanza rises to the top of the outside hitter category in the latest fan voting update. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PVL-AFC-26-Creamline-vs.-Akari-Jema-Galanza-2661-400x200.jpg)
The 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase fan voting updates reveal new leaders across PVL and Spikers’ Turf categories as players surge and rankings shift.