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Mark Barroca takes charge in the fourth to lead Magnolia past Titan Ultra. [PBA Images]

Barroca delivers vintage spark as Magnolia stays unbeaten

October 18, 2025Comments Off

Mark Barroca and Ian Sangalang powered a decisive fourth-quarter run as Magnolia pulled away to defeat Titan Ultra, 127-119, for a 2-0 start in the PBA Philippine Cup.

The PBA 50th season opened with a spectacular weekend celebrating fans, legends, and the future of Philippine basketball.

PBA 50th season opens with grand celebration honoring fans and legends

October 17, 2025Comments Off

The Philippine Basketball Association opened its 50th season with a weekend packed with fan activities, tributes to legends, major awards, and a Manila Clasico rivalry clash.

Savi Davison powers through the Choco Mucho defense during her 19-point performance. [PVL Images]

PLDT stays perfect with dominant sweep of Choco Mucho in PVL Reinforced Conference

October 16, 2025Comments Off

PLDT turned back a fiery second-set challenge from Choco Mucho, using its trademark defense and composure to seal a 25-21, 25-20, 25-19 win in the PVL Reinforced Conference at Araneta Coliseum.

Gary Payton shares stories from his career during the Daily Fantasy panel in Manila.

Gary Payton slams four-point line experiments

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Comments Off

NBA legend Gary Payton visited Manila for a Daily Fantasy basketball panel, where he spoke out against the four-point line and reflected on iconic moments from his career, including a rookie-year encounter with Michael Jordan.

Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons fell to Brazil’s world-ranked duo but are eyeing a bounce-back on Day 2.

Alas Pilipinas pairs face must-win matches after tough Beach Pro Tour Challenge opener

October 16, 2025Comments Off

Four Alas Pilipinas pairs dropped their opening matches in the Volleyball World 2025 Beach Pro Tour Challenge, leaving them in must-win situations to stay in contention.

Bytsenko celebrates with teammates after sealing the fourth set. [PVL Images]

Bytsenko sets PVL Reinforced Conference scoring record as Capital1 dominates Nxled

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Comments Off

Sasha Bytsenko delivered a record-breaking 39-point performance to steer Capital1 past Nxled in four sets, giving the Solar Spikers a crucial bounce-back win in the PVL Reinforced Conference.

Thailand’s Gunn Charoenkul shares the first-round lead after a flawless 63 at the SJM Macao Open. [Asian Tour photo]

Gunn Charoenkul, Ding Wenyi share first-round lead at SJM Macao Open

October 16, 2025Comments Off

Thailand’s Gunn Charoenkul and China’s Ding Wenyi carded matching 63s to seize the first-round lead at the SJM Macao Open, staying a stroke ahead of Germany’s Dominic Foos and Australia’s Jack Thompson.

James Buytrago and Ran Abdilla battle the Australian duo during their Pool H match at the Nuvali Sands Court. [

Alas Pilipinas falls to Australia in Beach Pro Tour Challenge opener

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Comments Off

James Buytrago and Ran Abdilla battled hard but fell to Australia’s D’Artagnan Potts and Jack Pearse in straight sets, exiting the men’s main draw of the Volleyball World 2025 Beach Pro Tour Challenge at Nuvali Sands Court.

Farm Fresh’s frontline dominates the net during their sweep of the Super Spikers. [PVL Images]

Tubu powers Farm Fresh past Cignal for 2-0 start in PVL Reinforced Conference

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Comments Off

Trisha Tubu erupted for 21 points as Farm Fresh swept Cignal in straight sets to stay unbeaten in the PVL Reinforced Conference, taking early control of Pool A.