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The 2025 PVL Draft is set to take place at Novotel Manila Araneta City this Sunday, June 8. [PVL photo]

Belen leads 57-player pool in stacked 2025 PVL Draft

June 5, 2025Comments Off

A total of 57 players will vie for pro volleyball glory in the 2025 PVL Draft, with three-time UAAP MVP Mhicaela Belen leading a strong cast of collegiate and overseas-trained talents. The draft takes place Sunday at Novotel Manila Araneta City.

Brett Favre’s legacy is examined in the Netflix documentary "Untold: The Fall of Favre". [photo credit: Brett Favre Instagram]

A Favre Fall

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025Comments Off

Netflix’s “Untold: The Fall of Favre” sheds light on how fame shields athletes from accountability, giving Jenn Sterger a voice long denied by the media.

Calvin Abueva makes his NorthPort debut with an 18-point outing. [PBA Images]

Phoenix triumphs over NorthPort to snap losing streak in PBA

June 5, 2025Comments Off

Phoenix Super LPG snapped its losing streak with an emotional 118-107 win over NorthPort, fueled by a standout performance from JC Cullar just days after his father’s passing.

Jhonard Clarito of Rain or Shine [PBA Images]

PBA: Rain or Shine overcomes Terrafirma comeback to strengthen postseason hopes

June 4, 2025Comments Off

Rain or Shine held off a fierce late comeback from Terrafirma to claim a crucial 95-84 victory and inch closer to a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs.

Face-off moment: Jun and Fakhreddine ready for war in Slovenia.

Erko Jun, Mohammad Fakhreddine set for historic showdown at BRAVE CF 96 in Slovenia

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025Comments Off

BRAVE Combat Federation returns to Slovenia for BRAVE CF 96 with a historic clash between Erko Jun and Mohammad Fakhreddine for the Middleweight World Title. The June 7 showdown in Ljubljana promises to be a defining moment in global MMA.

Pinoy Gamers take the spotlight as VALORANT celebrates five years of community, culture, and competitive thrills

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025Comments Off

VALORANT marks its fifth anniversary with a nationwide tribute to Filipino gamers through immersive events, creative expression, and esports milestones that reflect the game’s cultural impact in the Philippines.

The Philippines' Vicente Avena and Mariano Sangle (second from left) positon themselves for a rebound following a free- throw attempt by a Chinese player during the 1923 Far Eastern Games in Osaka, Japan. The Filipinos regained the FEG gold against the Chinese.

Far Eastern Games: The Filipino pioneer greats

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025Comments Off

Luis Salvador’s 116-point masterpiece in the 1923 Far Eastern Games remains the most iconic moment in Philippine basketball history. His scoring wizardry helped define the Philippines’ early dominance on the Asian stage.

Capital1's Julissa Cisneros netted five goals against UST. PFF WOMEN'S LEAGUE PHOTO

Kaya FC-Iloilo, Capital1 dominate foes to stay tied in PFF Women’s League second spot

June 2, 2025June 1, 2025Comments Off

Julissa Cisneros’ hat-trick and Judie Arevalo’s five-goal barrage lifted Kaya FC-Iloilo and Capital1 to massive wins, keeping both clubs level in second place.

Jamie Malonzo fired the game-sealing three-pointer to stun the Magnolia Hotshots. [PBA Images]

Ginebra reclaims top four spot with Manila Clasico win over Magnolia

June 1, 2025June 1, 2025Comments Off

Barangay Ginebra surged past Magnolia with a late-game flurry to secure an 85-81 win in the Manila Clasico, reentering the top four in the PBA Philippine Cup.