The Philippines has launched the Southeast Asian Plus Youth Games, a 23-sport competition designed to help young athletes qualify for future Olympic events.
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Alapag Fumes After NLEX Almost Blows 23-Point Lead
Jimmy Alapag wasn’t satisfied after NLEX nearly squandered a 23-point lead before escaping Terrafirma, 101-100, in the PBA Governors Cup.
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PFL MENA Riyadh Results: Alsaif, Basahel Thrill Fans
Hattan Alsaif won her professional debut as PFL MENA Riyadh finalized the welterweight and featherweight tournament semifinal brackets.
PH Youth Volleyball Eyes Final Four in Loaded AVC Field
The Philippines begins its AVC Boys’ U18 Volleyball Championship campaign against Iran with a place in the 2027 FIVB U19 World Championship on the line.
Loman Risks Flawless BRAVE CF Record in Croatia Clash
Former BRAVE CF bantamweight champion Stephen Loman returns to face Lasha Abramishvili in a title eliminator at BRAVE CF 108.
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Thunderbelles Stay Unbeaten, Bury Undermanned Titans
ZUS Coffee improved to 2-0 in the PVL On Tour after sweeping an undermanned Choco Mucho behind balanced scoring and dominant net defense.
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Phoenix Stuns Magnolia With Wild Second-Half Comeback
BJ Johnson scored 34 points in his PBA debut as Phoenix erased a 16-point deficit to beat Magnolia in the Governors’ Cup.
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Highrisers Rally Past Service Meltdown to Beat Foxies
Galeries Tower overcame costly service errors to defeat Farm Fresh in four sets and open its PVL On Tour campaign with a victory.
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Bossing Stun Rain or Shine 131-108 Behind Barkley Magic
Kentrell Barkley recorded a triple-double in his PBA debut as Blackwater crushed Rain or Shine 131-108 in the Governors’ Cup.
5 Alas Stars Missing as PH Volleyball Ramps Up Training
Five key players remain absent as Alas Pilipinas Women continue preparations for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.