![Young athletes take part in one of Europe’s growing youth basketball events. [T.Bauras and V.Skaraitis photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BuzelisCup26.-Photos-by-T.Bauras-and-V.Skaraitis-17-400x200.jpg)
BuzelisCup’26 welcomed 52 teams from more than 12 countries to Vilnius, transforming the Lithuanian capital into a hub for youth basketball, education and international community engagement.
Maja and Domen Drnovšek became the first married couple in MMA history to compete and win on the same fight card during BRAVE CF 106 in Slovenia.
![Players battle at the net during AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup action. [AVCWCC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2O0A9723-400x200.jpg)
Kazakhstan snapped Vietnam’s lengthy winning streak and completed an unbeaten Pool B campaign with a dramatic five-set victory in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup.
![Thailand’s Pavit Tangkamolprasert turned on the style in Rabat, building a two-shot lead after a flawless opening round. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ISM_260611_IW_Pavit_Tangkamolprasert_05918-400x200.jpg)
Thailand’s Pavit Tangkamolprasert surged into the lead after a flawless opening round at the International Series Morocco, holding a two-shot advantage over Travis Smyth and Younghan Song.
![Unbeaten runs continue as Kazakhstan and Vietnam secure semifinal spots in commanding fashion at Candon City Arena. [AVCWCC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design99-400x200.png)
Kazakhstan and Vietnam booked their places in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup semifinals after commanding victories at the Candon City Arena.
Fil-German race walker Nathaniel Seiler shattered a 31-year-old national record in his Philippine debut at the ICTSI Philippine Athletic Championships in New Clark City.
![Chinese Taipei celebrates its semifinal qualification in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup. [AVCWCC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design92-400x200.png)
Chinese Taipei remained unbeaten and secured a place in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup semifinals after dominating Alas Pilipinas in straight sets at the Candon City Arena.
![Jordan Heading shoots a three-pointer during TNT’s Game 4 win over Ginebra in Quezon City. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/720206016_937352526029938_3616985922277494049_n-400x200.jpg)
Jordan Heading erupted for 29 points off the bench as TNT Tropang 5G defeated Barangay Ginebra, 106-98, to tie the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals at two games apiece.
![THE legends and stars of Philippine pool and their support are in attendance for the general assembly—(standing, from left) Francis Irang (team staff), Carlo Biado, Richard (trainer), AJ Manas, Alfredo Ferrer (executive director), Francisco de la Cruz, Basil Hassan Alshajjar, Reyna Maria Legaspi, Carmille Buhat, Rubilen Amit, Michael Angelo Mengorio, Sofhia Yvanca Rosales, Rhaki Roj Constantino, Charles Ladiana, Johann Chua—and with them are (seated, from left) Dr. Paulo Pagteilan Jr., Atty. Wharton Chan, Kevin Wong, G.O.A.T. Efren “Bata” Reyes and POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. [NLBSPh photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/billiards-400x200.png)
Efren Reyes, Francisco Bustamante, and Francisco de la Cruz headline the coaching staff of the newly formed National League for Billiard Sports of the Philippines as the federation begins a new chapter for Philippine billiards.
Mohamed Said Maalem’s BRAVE CF 106 title victory has reignited his heated rivalry with Mohammad Fakhreddine, setting up talks of a potential trilogy fight.