![CJ Cansino attacks the basket during a play. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PBA-IMAGES356-400x200.jpg)
Meralco outlasted Macau in a tight finish to extend its winning streak and climb to solo second in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup standings.
![Erika Santos leads Cignal’s offensive charge in a dominant semifinal win [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PVL-AFC-26-Semis-Cignal-vs.-Farm-Fresh-Erika-Santos-1635-400x200.jpg)
Cignal dropped the first set but dominated the rest of the match to dismantle Farm Fresh in the PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals.
![Bol Manute Bol dominates inside with a powerful finish against Terrafirma [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PBA-IMAGES1229-400x200.jpg)
Bol Manute Bol erupted for 35 points, but Calvin Oftana’s fourth-quarter surge proved decisive as TNT fended off Terrafirma to bounce back in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
The iconic Cloud 9 Towers in Siargao are being renovated ahead of a major international surfing competition.
The PVL and Spikers’ Turf have officially named head coaches for the 2026 Volleyball All-Star Showcase in Candon City.
PFL Chicago is set after official weigh-in results, with Sergio Pettis and Mitch McKee headlining the bantamweight main event.
![Jude Garcia powers the King Crunchers with a strong attacking performance [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Alpha-Jude-Garcia-0594-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross rebounded with a straight-sets win over Alpha Insurance to improve to 1-1 in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference semifinals.
![Scottie Thompson drives through defenders in a standout performance [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PBA-IMAGES1045-400x200.jpg)
Ginebra held off Magnolia 91-89 in a dramatic Manila Clasico finish to bounce back in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
![Jaylen Johnson with a dominant 35-point, 21-rebound performance [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PBA-IMAGES843-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine stretched its unbeaten run to 6-0 after holding off Converge in a high-scoring battle, dedicating the win to Gabe Norwood’s emotional jersey retirement night.
The Philippine Basketball Association traces its roots to the powerful MICAA league, whose dominance, controversies, and eventual fallout reshaped the country’s basketball landscape in 1975.