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Kiesha Bedonia of PLDT during the crucial third-set comeback versus Farm Fresh. [PVL Images]

PLDT starts strong in PVL On Tour with win over Farm Fresh

July 2, 2025Comments Off

PLDT launched its PVL On Tour campaign with a straight-set victory over Farm Fresh at the FilOil EcoOil Arena. The High Speed Hitters rallied late in Set 3 to complete the sweep and secure early momentum in Pool A.

Heartbreak for fans as Denice Zamboanga pulls out of her first title defense against Ayaka Miura.

Denice Zamboanga targets return at ONE 173 in Tokyo

July 1, 2025Comments Off

ONE Atomweight MMA World Champion Denice Zamboanga is eager to make her next title defense and hopes to join the blockbuster ONE 173 card in Japan. The Filipina champion is determined to silence her critics and prove she deserves the belt.

WILLIAM VINCENT “VINNY” ARANETA MARCOS (second from left) with (from left) Philippine National Volleyball Federation and Asian Volleyball Confederation president Ramon “Tats” Suzara, Senator Pia Cayetano, Rebisco Corp. president Geronimo Kamus Jr., Honda representative Hiroaki Nakamura, chief client officer of Dentsu Philippines and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano.

PH to host FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025

July 1, 2025Comments Off

The FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship Philippines 2025 is set to showcase the country’s capability to host a global sporting event. Local officials and volleyball supporters gathered at a special fundraiser to highlight its national impact.

Benjie Paras named commissioner of the Philippine Youth Basketball Championship launching this August 2025 (Photo: PYBC)

Paras to lead Philippine Youth Basketball Championship as commissioner

July 1, 2025Comments Off

PBA legend Benjie Paras has been named commissioner of the Philippine Youth Basketball Championship, a new grassroots league combining structured play with analytics and tech innovation. The inaugural season begins in August 2025.

Abdoul Abdouraguimov returns home to headline PFL Europe Nantes on September 26

Lazy King headlines PFL Europe Nantes homecoming in September

July 1, 2025Comments Off

PFL Europe Nantes is set for September 26 at Zenith Nantes Metropole with hometown hero Abdoul “Lazy King” Abdouraguimov leading the card. The event also features key semifinal bouts in the Lightweight and Bantamweight tournaments.

POC and cycling federation president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino (right) and ACC head Dato’ Amarjit Singh Gill flag off veteran Ronald Oranza during the inauguration of the Tagaytay City Velodrome last June 23.

Philippines to host 2026 ACC Track Championships in Tagaytay City

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025Comments Off

The Asian Cycling Confederation has confirmed that the Philippines will host the 2026 ACC Track Championships at the newly inaugurated Tagaytay City Velodrome from March 25 to 31.

Gerard Burns prepares for another dominant showing under the BRAVE CF banner

Gerard Burns aims to extend streak against Alinson Ochoa at BRAVE CF 97

July 1, 2025Comments Off

Irish Flyweight Gerard Burns returns to action at BRAVE CF 97 in Bulgaria, facing Venezuela’s Alinson Ochoa in a high-stakes clash that could impact the 125-pound title picture.

The Stanbic Jr. NBA League launched its second season in Juba, South Sudan (Credit: NBA Africa) (Source: National Basketball Association (NBA)

Stanbic Jr. NBA League tips off second season in South Sudan

July 1, 2025Comments Off

NBA Africa, Stanbic Bank, and the Luol Deng Foundation launched the second season of the Stanbic Jr. NBA League in Juba, South Sudan, with 28 school teams set to compete through October.

NU Bulldogs celebrate their Infinix Campus Cup 2025 championship win at Market! Market!

NU Bulldogs clinch Infinix Campus Cup 2025 title, set to represent PH in Southeast Asia finals

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025Comments Off

NU Bulldogs defeated DLSU Green Aces in a best-of-7 showdown to win the Infinix Campus Cup 2025 – Philippines and will now represent the country in the Southeast Asia finals.