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Australia’s Harrison Crowe stormed to the top of the leaderboard at the New Zealand Open presented by Sky Sport, firing a nine-under-par 62 in the first round. He leads countryman James Marchesani (63), while Asian Tour regulars Kevin Yuan and Guntaek Koh (64s) remain in close pursuit.
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Galeries Tower stuns Cignal in historic PVL Upset, advances to quarterfinals
Galeries Tower pulled off the biggest upset in PVL history, defeating powerhouse Cignal in four sets to advance to the quarterfinals of the All-Filipino Conference. Led by Ysa Jimenez and France Ronquillo, the Highrisers delivered a fearless performance to shake up the league.
BRAVE CF releases official featherweight rankings for 2025
BRAVE Combat Federation has unveiled its latest Featherweight rankings, with reigning champion Nemat Abdrashitov leading the pack. Top contenders Omar Solomanov, Rauan Bekbolat, and Roman Bogatov are all vying for a title shot in what promises to be an action-packed year.
Rush Camingao clinches gold in PhilCycling National Championships Under-23 road race
Rush Camingao dominated the Men Under-23 road race at the PhilCycling National Championships, finishing solo with a commanding lead. The event also saw controversy in the battle for bronze, as race officials handed out penalties for foul riding in the final sprint.
1xBet and MBPL join forces: a game-changing partnership for the basketball industry!
Global betting company 1xBet has signed a landmark partnership with the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) until 2026, bringing fans exclusive offers, enhanced experiences, and greater excitement for the game.
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Chris Gavina begins UE Red Warriors’ transformation with a defense-first mindset
New University of the East (UE) head coach Chris Gavina is set to bring a defense-first philosophy to the Red Warriors as they prepare for the upcoming UAAP season. With a deep respect for the team’s rich history, Gavina is determined to lead UE back to the Final Four and beyond.
Sports Africa Investment Summit 2025 ignites new era of investment in African sports
The inaugural Sports Africa Investment Summit 2025 sparked key partnerships and action-driven discussions, paving the way for increased investment in African sports.
PFL Reveals 2025 World Tournament Middleweight and Lightweight Competitors
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced the 16 elite fighters competing in the Middleweight and Lightweight divisions of the 2025 PFL World Tournament, set to begin on April 3 at Universal Studios Florida.
Muhammad Mokaev sets sights on BRAVE CF 94 in Switzerland
BRAVE Combat Federation’s historic debut in Switzerland is set for BRAVE CF 94 in May, and undefeated Flyweight star Muhammad Mokaev has expressed his interest in joining the card.
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Savouge battles Injuries to edge Alpha Insurance in five-set thriller
Savouge fought through injuries to secure a hard-earned five-set victory over Alpha Insurance in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. Mark Calado, Angelo Reyes, and Hero Austria stepped up in crunch time as the Spin Doctors improved to 2-1.