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Pakistan’s Aqib Awan prepares for a high-stakes rivalry battle at BRAVE CF 101.

Pakistan’s Aqib Awan and India’s Punyajit Likharu set for rivalry clash at BRAVE CF 101

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025Comments Off

BRAVE CF 101 will feature a high-stakes Bantamweight bout between Pakistan’s Aqib Awan and India’s Punyajit Likharu, reigniting one of sports’ most storied rivalries on November 9 in Bahrain.

UST-Gameville and Alpha Insurance collide in a crucial Spikers’ Turf duel at Paco Arena. [PVL Images]

UST-Gameville, Alpha Insurance collide as Spikers’ Turf semifinal race heats up

November 7, 2025November 6, 2025Comments Off

UST-Gameville and Alpha Insurance clash in a crucial Spikers’ Turf Invitational showdown, with both squads eyeing a solo third spot and momentum in the semifinal race.

Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Carlo Paalam, Swerte Partylist Congresswoman Arlyn Ayon, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick Gregorio, Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, Bukidnon Governor Rogelio Roque, and Malaybalay City Vice Mayor Estilito "Litoy" Marabe [PSC photo]

PSC and Bukidnon launch national boxing training hub in Malaybalay

November 6, 2025Comments Off

The Philippine Sports Commission and the Bukidnon provincial government formalized a partnership to establish a regional training center for national boxers in Malaybalay.

Fighters pose on stage as the historic BRAVE Combat Federation 100 card becomes official.

BRAVE Combat Federation weigh-ins deliver drama as title fights locked in and Fakhreddine ruled out

November 6, 2025Comments Off

BRAVE Combat Federation’s landmark 100th event weigh-ins saw title contenders hit the mark while Mohammad Fakhreddine’s medical withdrawal forced a major card change.

Katrin Trebichavska rises for a hit as she anchors Cignal on offense and defense. [PVL Images]

Cignal rebounds with gritty win over Akari to stay in PVL quarterfinal hunt

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025Comments Off

Cignal regained its footing in the PVL Reinforced Conference, outlasting Akari in four sets as its local core stepped up alongside foreign reinforcement Katrin Trebichavska.

Muhammad Mokaev speaks confidently at BRAVE CF 100 media day ahead of his flyweight title push.

Mokaev teases double-champ bid as Nikolić welcomes BRAVE CF superfight talk

November 6, 2025Comments Off

A playful exchange at the BRAVE CF 100 press conference set the stage for a possible champion-vs-champion showdown between Muhammad Mokaev and Borislav Nikolić — if both champions get through this week’s challenges.

Jeunghun Wang rolls in a birdie putt during his opening-round 64 at SICC. [Asian Tour photo]

Wang jumps ahead with sparkling 64 as Singapore Open returns to SICC

November 6, 2025Comments Off

Jeunghun Wang seized early control of the Moutai Singapore Open with a flawless iron display, firing an eight-under-par 64 to lead the opening round at Singapore Island Country Club.

Michele Gumabao rises for a clutch hit as the Cool Smashers regain control. [PVL Images]

Creamline Cool Smashers rally past Nxled to fortify playoff drive in PVL

November 6, 2025Comments Off

Creamline regrouped after a shaky opening set and powered through Nxled in four frames to strengthen its PVL Reinforced Conference positioning.

Former NBA guard Tony Allen faces legal challenges tied to player benefits claims. [photo credit: thegrindfather Instagram]

Tony Allen arrested in NBA health insurance fraud case

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025Comments Off

Former Memphis Grizzlies defensive star Tony Allen has been arrested in connection with the NBA health insurance fraud case, a development that reignites a scandal involving former league players and medical benefits.