Senegal revealed Ayo, a lion symbolizing joy and youth, as the official Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games mascot during a ceremony in Dakar marking one year before the event.
Team Philippines youth athletes rewarded with record cash bonuses, new phones after Asian Youth Games haul
Team Philippines’ young standouts received unprecedented cash incentives and top-tier smartphones after surpassing medal expectations at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain.
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Philippines rises as key NBA market as full-season streaming era begins
The NBA’s 2025-26 season marks a major milestone for Filipino fans, with every game now available live as the league strengthens its digital presence in the Philippines.
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Villados steps up as Criss Cross’ lead setter in unbeaten Spikers’ Turf start
With Ish Polvorosa sidelined, Adrian Villados has risen to the challenge, steering Criss Cross to a 3-0 start and earning Spikers’ Turf Player of the Week honors.
Hamza Kooheji embraces Bahrain pride ahead of BRAVE CF 100 title shot
Bahrain’s own Hamza Kooheji enters BRAVE CF 100 with the weight of history, pride, and a nation behind him as he challenges for the bantamweight world title in Isa Town.
BRAVE CF marks 100th milestone with Bahrain fight week spectacle, triple title showdowns on November 7 and 9
BRAVE Combat Federation returns home to Bahrain with BRAVE CF 100 and BRAVE CF 101 on November 7 and 9, delivering a stacked fight week featuring three world title fights, elite global talent, community programs, and fan festivals across Isa Town and Manama.
InLife renews TBR Dream Marathon sponsorship, powering 3,000 first-time Filipino runners in 2026
InLife renewed its title sponsorship for the 2026 TBR Dream Marathon, set February 15 in Alabang, supporting a record 3,000 first- and second-time marathoners in their life-changing journey to 42 kilometers.
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PSC lauds Marcos for creating National Sports Tourism committee to boost PH sports economy
The Philippine Sports Commission praised President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for formalizing the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee, a move seen as a major step in positioning the Philippines as a global sports hub.
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Criss Cross stays unbeaten in Spikers’ Turf with gritty win over Cignal
Criss Cross tightened its hold on the top spot in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference after surviving Cignal in four sets on Sunday night, keeping its unbeaten run intact.
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Ginebra snaps skid with dominant 30-point win over NLEX in Philippine Cup
Barangay Ginebra roared back into form with a commanding 104-74 win over NLEX, ending a three-game slide and tightening the Philippine Cup playoff race on Sunday in Antipolo.