PFL Africa makes its debut July 26 in Cape Town with the launch of the 2025 tournament and major world title bouts under the Champions Series: Road to Dubai.
![Rain or Shine’s Keith Datu led all Elasto Painters with 27 points, 20 coming in the first half. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images918-1024x580.jpg)
Rain or Shine unleashes late storm to bury Blackwater
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters rode a late 18-4 run to overpower Blackwater, 120-106, and bounce back in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup behind strong performances from Adrian Nocum, Keith Datu, and Caelan Tiongson.
Basketball meets public health as BAL and Speak Up Africa launch court, malaria campaign in Senegal
The Basketball Africa League and Speak Up Africa renovated a basketball court in Yoff, Senegal, and held a youth clinic and malaria prevention workshop as part of BAL’s long-term commitment to communities across Africa.
Tour of Luzon 2025 crowns Joo Dae Yeung, unleashes ₱7-M prize pool
South Korea’s Joo Dae Yeung clinched the individual crown and over P1 million in prizes at the Tour of Luzon 2025, while Standard Insurance Philippines led all teams in earnings from the record-breaking P7M cash pot raised by MVP.
Kriol Star shocks Petro de Luanda to clinch Basketball Africa League Playoffs spot
Cape Verde’s Kriol Star stunned reigning champions Petro de Luanda in overtime to qualify for the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs, joined by US Monastir who topped the Sahara Conference.
Shaunna Polley, Olivia MacDonald extend streak with second straight Nuvali Futures title
New Zealand’s Shaunna Polley and Olivia Macdonald clinched their second straight gold by winning the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures Nuvali title after defeating Japan’s Ito and Sawame in straight sets.
![Denice Zamboanga is now the undisputed ONE atomweight MMA champ after Stamp Fairtex vacates the belt. [ONE Championship photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Denice-1024x994.jpg)
Denice Zamboanga becomes ONE’s undisputed atomweight queen after Fairtex vacates title
Denice Zamboanga is now the official ONE atomweight MMA world champion after Stamp Fairtex vacated the title due to injury. The Filipina star embraces her reign with honor and faith.
Doyeob Mun’s clutch 63 seals dramatic victory at GS Caltex Maekyung Open
Doyeob Mun stormed to a career-defining win at the GS Caltex Maekyung Open, carding a flawless 63 on Sunday to capture his first Asian Tour title in a dramatic come-from-behind performance.
![Calvin Oftana goes up for a layup against SMB defenders o May 4, 2025. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images1118-1024x648.jpg)
Oftana’s double-double display leads TNT to upset win over San Miguel in PBA showdown
Calvin Oftana powered TNT to its first victory in the PBA Philippine Cup with a sensational 20-20 performance, helping the Tropang Giga overcome San Miguel in a gritty showdown that snapped their losing streak.
Rondina, Pons take lessons from quarterfinal exit, plan stronger Beach Pro Tour campaign
Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons ignited the crowd at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures Nuvali, but their campaign ended in the quarterfinals. The duo now sets their sights on redemption and a SEA Games medal.