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Ernie Gawilan and Gary Bejino lead the Philippines’ gold rush at the ASEAN Para Games [photo credit: APG2025 Media Pool]

Philippines shines as Gawilan, Bejino, and other swimmers set records at ASEAN Para Games

January 22, 2026Comments Off

Filipino para swimmers dominated the pool in Nakhon Ratchasima, with Ernie Gawilan and Gary Bejino breaking records and winning multiple gold medals at the 13th ASEAN Para Games.

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Brave CF announces nominees for 2025 Submission of the Year

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Comments Off

BRAVE Combat Federation has revealed the nominees for its 2025 Submission of the Year, highlighting four fighters whose finishes captured the MMA world’s attention.

Cebu street dance culture spotlight: Nemesis’ rise to the national crown [photo credit: Red Bull Content Pool]

Nemesis breaks through in Cebu, earns world finals spot in Red Bull Dance Your Style 2025

January 22, 2026Comments Off

Cebu’s Sam “NEMESIS” Rivera finally captured the Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines title in 2025, then made the world finals Top 16 in Los Angeles.

The NBA’s newest All-Star format is here: three teams, four games, and global stars in action.

2026 NBA All-Star Game set for Intuit Dome with three-team format

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Comments Off

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will feature three teams, including a new international squad, and a round-robin schedule at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.

(L-R): Rachel Tilly, Jay-R Esquivel, Will Hayden-Smith (WSL Director for Longboard), PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio, John Carby (SDMI Sports Technical Director), Marven Abat (La Union Surf Club President), Natsumi Taoka, and Jack Tyro

Global surfers converge for WSL La Union International Pro

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Comments Off

Nearly 120 longboarders from 24 nations are competing at Urbiztondo Beach in the World Surf League La Union International Pro, a key qualifier for the 2026 Longboard Tour.

Close-up of LeBron James looking focused. [photo credit: LeBron James Instagram]

LeBron James’ limited availability puts All-Star hopes in question

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Comments Off

Lakers legend LeBron James has appeared in only 24 of 41 games, raising doubts about his All-Star eligibility despite his legendary career.

Five Key Nuggets Matchups Defining Their Path to the Finals

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Comments Off

Denver’s road to the NBA Finals is shaped by key Western Conference matchups, testing the team’s strengths, adaptability, and resilience along the way.

The FilOil Playtime Centre set up for the opening matches of the PVL All-Filipino Conference. [PVL Images]

Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference kicks off with revamped format

January 22, 2026Comments Off

The PVL All-Filipino Conference returns with a tighter 10-team field, a new playoff system, and high-stakes action that promises suspense and parity throughout the season.

DANE HENRY (left) and Isla Huppatz. [photo credit: WSL/Cait Miers]

Australians sweep WSL world junior championships in La Union

January 22, 2026Comments Off

Australians Isla Huppatz and Dane Henry conquered tricky conditions at Urbiztondo Beach to win the 2025 WSL World Junior Championships Philippines in La Union.