![Nkosi Ndebele celebrates after capturing the inaugural PFL Africa Bantamweight title. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251220223428-_85A9849-JP-1024x683.jpg)
PFL Africa closed its first season with four tournament champions crowned after a dramatic night of finishes at the Sofitel Dome in Cotonou.
![Calvin Oftana attacks the defense as TNT pulls away in the second half. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES222-1024x634.jpg)
TNT beats Magnolia to secure quarterfinal edge in PBA Philippine Cup
TNT leaned on a third-quarter surge to beat Magnolia and secure a twice-to-beat advantage heading into the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals.
Shaurya Bhattacharya leads Asian Tour Qualifying School heading into final round
India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya holds a narrow lead at Asian Tour Qualifying School after a five-under 66, setting up a high-stakes final round with 35 cards on the line.
UAAP Season 88 spotlight: PUMA backs Finals run and hoops standouts
PUMA played a visible role in UAAP Season 88, backing the UP Fighting Maroons’ Finals push and elevating elite collegiate players through the Hoops Squad program.
![Fighters weigh in ahead of the 2025 PFL Africa Finals in Cotonou. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251219144157-_89A0488-JP-1024x683.jpg)
PFL Africa Finals set for Saturday with four championship bouts
The 2025 PFL Africa Finals are scheduled for Saturday at Sofitel Dome in Benin, featuring Bantamweight, Welterweight, Featherweight, and Heavyweight championship bouts with $100,000 on the line in each division.
![Ishizaka climbs to the top in the Asian Tour Qualifying School, highlighting precision, strategy, and composure under pressure. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unnamed238.jpg)
Tomohiro Ishizaka takes surprise lead at Asian Tour Q-School final stage
Unheralded Japanese golfer Tomohiro Ishizaka surged to the top after the third round of the Asian Tour Qualifying School at Lake View Resort & Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand, with a 12-under total.
![Filipinas football team uses SEA Games gold as a springboard for the Asian Cup [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_26842-1024x683.jpeg)
Filipinas aim high after historic SEA Games victory ahead of Asian Cup
The Filipinas football team is using their historic SEA Games gold as momentum for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in March, a stepping stone to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
![Gabriel Thomas Dinette dominates the men’s 86kg freestyle to win the Philippines’ only wrestling gold [POC Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/599670766_1185289443767291_1253078884216136556_n-819x1024.jpg)
Gabriel Thomas Dinette wins first Philippine wrestling gold at SEA Games
Gabriel Thomas Dinette captured the men’s 86kg freestyle gold, giving the Philippine wrestling team its only gold at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.
![Kira Ellis crosses the finish line to claim silver in the women’s triathlon. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2834-1024x683.jpeg)
Philippine triathletes battle adversity to claim multiple medals at SEA Games
Kira Ellis, Kim Remolino, and Fer Casares overcame illness and setbacks to secure silver and bronze medals in the triathlon events at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.
![Peter Groseclose battles for position during the men’s 1500m final. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1860543e-cfc9-4d3f-9fea-1c420f5938ce-1024x685.jpeg)
Peter Groseclose claims silver in men’s 1500m short track at SEA Games
Filipino-American skater Peter Groseclose finished second in the men’s 1500m short track speed skating at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, narrowly missing gold to Thailand’s Taprom Chonlacharit.