Capital1 Solar Spikers secured the top pick in the 2025 PVL Draft Lottery, gaining a major opportunity to boost their rising young core with elite talent.
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Gilas Pilipinas U16 crushes Singapore to stay unbeaten in FIBA Asia SEABA Qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas U16 Men continued their dominant run at the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers with a 101-37 demolition of Singapore, fueled by suffocating defense and balanced scoring.
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Al Ahli Tripoli, APR book tickets to BAL playoffs as road to Pretoria begins
Al Ahli Tripoli crushed MBB and APR edged Nairobi City Thunder to secure the final BAL Playoffs berths as all eight teams are now confirmed for the 2025 BAL postseason in South Africa.
Nairobi City Thunder upsets MBB, Al Ahli Tripoli dominates in BAL Nile showdown
Nairobi City Thunder shocked MBB with their first win of the 2025 BAL Nile Conference, while Al Ahli Tripoli remained undefeated after a historic 106-102 shootout against APR.
Alas Pilipinas set for overseas battles as AVC Nations Cups and Invitationals near
Alas Pilipinas Men and Women will face top Asian teams in the upcoming AVC Nations Cups, while the Philippines prepares to host the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship. The national squads are set for intense regional action in Bahrain, Vietnam, and Jordan.
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Gilas U16 dominates Thailand with suffocating defense in SEABA Qualifiers blowout
Gilas Pilipinas U16 bounced back from a shaky opener with a dominant 87-42 victory over Thailand in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers. The Filipinos’ defense was relentless, holding Thailand to a single point in the first quarter.
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Rondina and Pons rally to win PNVF Beach Volleyball National Open title
Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons staged a thrilling comeback to rule the PNVF Beach Volleyball National Open, overcoming Alas Pilipinas teammates Villapando and Rodriguez in the Final. James Buytrago and Jude Garcia also clinched the men’s title after an unfortunate injury to their opponents.
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Sadom Kaewkanjana wins 2025 Kolon Korea Open, books spot at The Open
Thailand’s Sadom Kaewkanjana secured a hard-fought victory at the 2025 Kolon Korea Open, ending a three-year title drought and earning a coveted spot in The Open at Royal Portrush.
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Bolts end NLEX streak, boost playoff drive in PBA Philippine Cup
The Meralco Bolts halted NLEX’s six-game win streak with a 108-92 blowout in the PBA Philippine Cup, led by Chris Newsome’s 21 points and CJ Cansino’s 20. The victory pushed Meralco to 5-5 and solidified its Top 8 standing heading into a crucial showdown with Barangay Ginebra.
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Gilas Youth opens FIBA U16 SEABA qualifiers with blowout win over Vietnam
Gilas Pilipinas Youth delivered a powerful 99-52 victory over Vietnam in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers, marking a triumphant coaching debut for LA Tenorio. The team overcame a shaky start to dominate with aggressive defense and scoring depth.