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Valentyna Davidova and Anhelina Khmil during the Nuvali Challenge quarterfinals. [PNVF photo]

Ukraine pair reaches Nuvali Challenge semifinals

May 23, 2026Comments Off

Valentyna Davidova and Anhelina Khmil survived a tense second set to eliminate Australia’s Taliqua Clancy and Stefanie Fejes in the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Nuvali Challenge.

Azkals' Development Club's Stephan Schrock and Bryan Buergo were the scoring duo in their championship run in the PFF Futsaliga men's final. [PFF photo]

ADC edges Enderun to win inaugural PFF Futsaliga title

May 23, 2026Comments Off

Stephan Schröck starred with a hat-trick as Azkals Development Club survived Enderun Colleges, 5-4, to capture the inaugural PFF Futsaliga Men’s Division championship.

Jiho Yang moved seven shots clear at the KOLON Korea Open and is now one round away from a stunning breakthrough victory. Full article can be read via link in comments section. #Golf #KoreaOpen #AsianTour [Asian Tour photo]

Yang closes in on historic Korea Open upset victory

May 23, 2026Comments Off

Jiho Yang stretched his lead to seven shots after the third round of the KOLON Korea Open, moving closer to one of the tournament’s biggest surprise victories.

PFL Brussels athletes during official weigh-ins before Saturday’s event.

Patrick Habirora, Benson Henderson official for PFL Brussels main event

May 23, 2026Comments Off

All fighters successfully made weight ahead of PFL Brussels, setting the stage for a stacked fight card headlined by Belgium’s Patrick Habirora against MMA veteran Benson Henderson at the ING Arena.

Jiho Yang at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club during the KOLON Korea Open second round. [Asian Tour photo]

Jiho Yang takes halfway lead at KOLON Korea Open after eagle finish

May 23, 2026Comments Off

Jiho Yang surged into the halfway lead at the KOLON Korea Open after a composed and explosive finish, holding off major champions and international contenders at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club. His steady rise from pre-qualifier to front-runner has set up a tense weekend battle in one of Korea’s most demanding tournaments.

A major injury to Bol Manute Bol changed the flow of Game 2, allowing Meralco to take control. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]

Meralco evens PBA semifinals series, Bol suffers injury

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026Comments Off

Chris Newsome and Marvin Jones power Meralco to an 87-76 win over TNT to tie the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals series after Bol Manute Bol’s injury.

Team USA beach volleyball players during international competition at the Nuvali Challenge in the Philippines. [PNVF photo]

Team USA’s Durish and Koenig advance to Round of 16 in Nuvali Challenge

May 22, 2026Comments Off

Alexis Durish and Audrey Koenig power Team USA into the Round of 16 after a straight-set win over Ukraine in the World Beach Pro Tour Nuvali Challenge.

Fullhouse crowd during the four championship matches with PSC Chairman Pato Gregorio, PFF General Secretary Gelix Mercader and Quezon City sports executive Robbie De Vera witnessing the grand finale.

Futsal growth surge caps historic PFF Futsaliga debut season in Philippines

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026Comments Off

PFF Futsaliga ended its first season at Philsports Arena with strong attendance, massive digital reach, and nationwide expansion plans following a breakthrough year for Philippine futsal.

Justin Brownlee leads Barangay Ginebra during its semifinal clash against Rain or Shine. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]

Ginebra survives Rain or Shine rally, levels semifinal series in Game 2

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026Comments Off

Justin Brownlee delivered another dominant performance as Barangay Ginebra defeated Rain or Shine to tie their PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal series at 1-1.