![RJ Abarrientos played a key role in Ginebra’s semifinals victory over Rain or Shine. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image53-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra advanced to the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup finals after defeating Rain or Shine, 118-107, behind another dominant showing from Justin Brownlee and RJ Abarrientos.
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Candon City has begun welcoming participating nations for the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup as the tournament prepares to open amid a new chapter for Philippine volleyball following the FIVB suspension of the PNVF.
![A silver medal for Ana Bhianca Espenilla and a bronze for Jerico Cadag capped a memorable campaign for the Philippines at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PNVF-photo6-400x200.png)
Ana Bhianca Espenilla delivered a personal-best throw to capture silver in the women’s javelin, while Jerico Cadag earned bronze in the men’s 3000m steeplechase as the Philippines concluded its campaign at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships with two medals.
The Vermosa Green Run returns for its fifth edition on June 28, bringing together runners, families, and pet lovers while promoting environmental conservation and sustainable living.
PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov will defend his unbeaten record and world title against undefeated contender Archie Colgan at PFL New York on July 31.
Jeralyn Rodriguez secured her place in the World U20 Athletics Championships after surpassing the qualifying standard in the women’s 400 meters at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships.
All athletes successfully made weight or were cleared for competition ahead of BRAVE CF 105, highlighted by the vacant BRAVE CF Featherweight World Championship bout between Omar Solomanov and Nicholas Hwende.
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Barbie Jamili and Khy Cepada delivered standout performances during the 2026 PVL Draft Combine, leading several categories ahead of the league’s annual draft.
The Philippine Olympic Committee is expected to suspend the Philippine National Volleyball Federation after the FIVB imposed immediate sanctions over governance concerns and alleged ethics violations.
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RJ Abarrientos and Justin Brownlee combined for 63 points as Barangay Ginebra defeated Rain or Shine, 111-104, in Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals.