The groupings and schedule for the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Division A, set for July 13-20 in Shenzhen, China, have been released. Defending champions China and other top teams will battle for supremacy in Asia’s premier women’s basketball competition.

Jean Claude Saclag gears up for ONE Friday Fights 94 in Bangkok
Jean Claude Saclag, a Team Lakay standout and former SEA Games gold medalist, returns to action on January 17 at ONE Friday Fights 94 in Bangkok, aiming for his second straight MMA victory.

BRAVE CF reveals 2024 Knockout of the Year Nominees: Marwin Quirante leads the charge
BRAVE Combat Federation unveils the 2024 Knockout of the Year nominees, celebrating jaw-dropping moments in MMA. Filipino star Marwin Quirante headlines the contenders with his stunning 18-second finish, joined by Alex Lohoré, Rizwan Ali, and Mohamed Alsameea.
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Denice Zamboanga captures ONE Interim Gold, becomes first Filipina MMA World Champion
Denice Zamboanga claims the ONE Interim Women’s Atomweight MMA World Championship, making history as the first Filipina MMA World Champion.

BAL Combine 2025: Global basketball talent converges in Morocco
The BAL Combine returns to Rabat, Morocco, from January 10–12, 2025, showcasing 30+ players with NCAA, G League, and international experience.

Shinya Aoki and Eduard Folayang clash again at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang
ONE Championship announces an epic fourth showdown between Shinya Aoki and Eduard Folayang at ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang, happening March 23 at Saitama Super Arena.

PNVF and Japan Volleyball Association unite to elevate Asian volleyball
The PNVF and JVA strengthen their partnership to boost volleyball in the Philippines, providing resources and fostering youth development as the nation gears up to host the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship.
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Justice for Mervin Guarte: Senator Cayetano, sports icons call for action
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, paralympian Ernie Gawilan, and the sports community demand justice for Mervin Guarte, the two-time SEA Games gold medalist and Air Force serviceman tragically killed in Oriental Mindoro.

Filipino fighters Carlo Bumina-ang and Jeremy Miado gear up for ONE Fight Night 28 in Bangkok
Filipino fighters Carlo Bumina-ang and Jeremy Miado join a stacked lineup for ONE Fight Night 28 on February 8 at Lumpinee Stadium. Bumina-ang eyes redemption, while Miado tests the waters in a new weight class.
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Bowency CEO Robins Tchale Watchou named among 100 Most Influential Africans
Robins Tchale Watchou, CEO of Bowency, has been honored as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans by New African Magazine. His leadership in sports, culture, and entertainment is transforming Africa’s global presence and fostering sustainable social change.