The Professional Fighters League has announced a middleweight world title rematch between Costello van Steenis and Johnny Eblen, headlining PFL Austin on July 18 in Texas.
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San Miguel clinches final PBA playoff berth, eliminates Terrafirma
San Miguel Beer secured the final quarterfinal berth in the PBA Philippine Cup after overpowering Terrafirma, officially completing the playoff field.
![Jenning Leung powers Macau with explosive scoring display. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PBA-Image13-1024x668.jpg)
Macau stuns Phoenix, shakes up PBA playoff race
Macau Black Knights closed their maiden PBA Commissioner’s Cup campaign with a stunning upset over Phoenix Super LPG, dealing a major blow to the Fuel Masters’ playoff hopes.
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Philippines secures OCA backing for Cebu Asian Beach Games 2028
OCA president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani formally backed the Philippines’ hosting of the 2028 Cebu Asian Beach Games during a landmark Malacañang meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
BRAVE CF launches BRAVE Hearts business support initiative
BRAVE Combat Federation expands beyond MMA by launching BRAVE Hearts, a new Bahrain-focused business support initiative in partnership with KHK Heroes.
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Magnolia crushes TNT to clinch PBA playoff berth
Magnolia delivered a dominant wire-to-wire win over TNT, boosting its playoff hopes and strengthening its push for a higher PBA Commissioner’s Cup seed.
![Robert Bolick powers NLEX to overtime win with triple-double. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/680439512_1523070779486152_3862993921671041402_n-1024x683.jpg)
NLEX clinches top seed after overtime escape against Titan Ultra
NLEX overcame a double-digit deficit and survived Titan Ultra in overtime to secure the top seed in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup playoffs.
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Gaston, Doromal return as BVR Sipalay Open ignites elite beach volleyball showdown
Capital1 stars Pauline Gaston and Roma Mae Doromal return to Beach Volleyball Republic action as the Sipalay Open gathers top local and international talent.
Okebata drops record 51 as Drel’s Lechon storms back in PYBC thriller
Goodluck Okebata exploded for a record-setting 51 points as Drel’s Lechon x MJB rallied from 13 points down to stun Smile 360 Bullies in PYBC Season 2.
Resilience Beyond The Baseline
Jelena Dokic’s tennis career transcends rankings and titles, shaped instead by elite talent, personal trauma, and one of sport’s most powerful comeback stories.