Newly crowned champion Nicholas Hwende leads the latest BRAVE CF Bantamweight rankings, with former titleholder Nkosi Ndebele ranked as the No. 1 contender. Serbian standout Borislav Nikolić is next in line for a title shot, while Hamza Kooheji, Khurshed Nazarov, and Velimurad Alkhasov round out the top five in a stacked division.
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Creamline sweeps Nxled, cruises into PVL quarterfinals
Top-seeded Creamline Cool Smashers showcased their dominance with a 25-18, 25-17, 25-17 sweep over Nxled in the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference qualifying round. With Bea de Leon leading the way, the defending champions secured a quarterfinal berth in commanding fashion.
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Harrison Crowe takes early lead at New Zealand Open with stunning 62
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.