The Philippines will welcome close to 1,000 young karatekas from 56 nations as the Karate Youth League One Manila leg boosts sports tourism and grassroots development.
Syrian rider Yousef Alrefai claimed Stage 1 victory as the 2026 Tour of Luzon began with stronger international competition and full PSC support.
Beach Hut FC and Star FC secured top seeds as the PFF Futsaliga U17 elimination round concluded with dramatic semifinal qualifications.
The PFL has confirmed a women’s flyweight co-main event between Liz Carmouche and Viviane Araújo for PFL San Diego on June 27 at Pechanga Arena.
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Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 women settled for silver after losing to host China in the Asian Beach Games gold medal match in Sanya.
![Robert Bolick leads NLEX second-half comeback as they erase a 14-point deficit against Rain or Shine in a crucial PBA Commissioner’s Cup matchup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PBA-Image18-400x200.jpg)
Robert Bolick’s explosive second-half takeover and JB Bahio’s clutch winner powered NLEX past Rain or Shine, creating a dramatic tie atop the PBA Commissioner’s Cup standings.
![Jeff Manday leads Philippine squad in tough international campaign. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Jeff-Manday-400x200.jpeg)
Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 men fell short of a medal at the Asian Beach Games after host China pulled away for a decisive victory in the bronze medal match.
![Clint Chapman powers Magnolia in crucial PBA Commissioner’s Cup blowout win. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PBA-Image22-400x200.jpg)
Magnolia delivered a dominant wire-to-wire rout of Titan Ultra, 135-98, to strengthen its quarterfinal push in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup behind Clint Chapman’s explosive bounce-back game.
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Red Bull Half Court brings its high-intensity 3×3 basketball tournament back to the Philippines, with regional qualifiers leading to a National Final and a World Final in Manila.
![Nic Cabanero leads the late comeback attempt for the Philippines. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Nic-Cabanero-4-400x200.jpeg)
Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 men mounted a late rally but came up short against Thailand, 18-20, in the Asian Beach Games semifinals Wednesday in Sanya.