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Big shots, big hearts—Gilas proves why they’re built for the big stage. [FIBA.com photo]

Brownlee’s clutch heroics lift Gilas Pilipinas over Saudi Arabia in FIBA Asia Cup 2025 OT thriller

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025Comments Off

Justin Brownlee’s game-tying triple forces overtime as Gilas Pilipinas defeats Saudi Arabia 95-88 to book a FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Quarter-Finals berth.

Sixty of Africa’s best U-18 male and female players will train under NBA and FIBA legends in Rwanda.

Basketball Without Borders Africa heads to Rwanda for 2025 edition

August 12, 2025Comments Off

The 21st BWB Africa camp will debut in East Africa this August, uniting 60 top young players from across the continent in Kigali, Rwanda.

LOCAL Organizing Committee co-chairman William Vincent “Vinny” Araneta Marcos (center) with Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick Gregorio (left) and Philippine National Volleyball Federation president Ramon “Tats” Suzara.

Philippines in full swing for solo hosting of FIVB 2025 Men’s World Championship

August 12, 2025August 11, 2025Comments Off

With just 32 days to go, preparations for the FIVB 2025 Men’s World Championship are on track, as the Philippines readies for its first solo hosting of the 32-nation event.

Collado will face Vietnam’s Thi Phuong Nga Ngo for a shot at bronze.

Collado and Baylon advance to bronze medal matches in World Games wushu sanda

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025Comments Off

Krizan Faith Collado and Carlos Baylon Jr. will fight for bronze in wushu sanda after semifinal losses at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu.

Kaila Napolis aims for another medal on Aug. 12 at the World Games open division matches in Chengdu.

Napolis chases second World Games medal in Chengdu open division challenge

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Kaila Napolis aims for redemption and a second medal in the World Games open division, facing heavier opponents in Chengdu.

The “Irish Pride” blasts the WBC’s Bridgerweight division after fight fallout.

Marc Mysterio calls Bridgerweight ‘dead’ after Serhiy Radchenko pulls out over travel spat

August 11, 2025Comments Off

Marc Mysterio calls off his Radchenko fight and declares the WBC’s Bridgerweight division “dead.”

Ateneo celebrates after securing its first win in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge. [PVL Images]

Pacinio powers Ateneo past Letran for first win in V-League Collegiate Challenge

August 11, 2025Comments Off

Ateneo bounced back in the V-League men’s division as Amil Pacinio led the Blue Eagles to a sweep of Letran for their first win of the season.

Patrick Ocheme celebrates his Featherweight semifinal berth after defeating Mohamed Camara in Johannesburg.

PFL Africa First Round delivers explosive finishes as semifinals are set in Johannesburg

August 11, 2025Comments Off

PFL Africa’s first round concluded in Johannesburg with thrilling knockouts and submissions as the Featherweight and Welterweight semifinal matchups were finalized.