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Alas Pilipinas claimed a historic victory over Egypt in the FIVB Men’s World Championship, inspiring the next generation and elevating Philippine volleyball on the global stage.
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LeBron James basketball future could have surprise twist in 2026
LeBron James enters his 23rd NBA season with the Lakers at age 40, but speculation grows that 2026 could bring a major shift in his basketball journey.
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Romeo and Tallo join forces for Manila Melmac at FIBA 3×3 Manila Challenger
Terrence Romeo and Mac Tallo, two of the country’s top scorers, team up for Manila Melmac in the FIBA 3×3 Manila Challenger on Sept. 20-21 at Ayala Malls Manila Bay.
BRAVE CF 98 set for featherweight rematch as Omar Solomanov faces Rauan Bekbolat for interim title
Omar Solomanov and Rauan Bekbolat will settle unfinished business at BRAVE CF 98 in Zhengzhou, China, with the interim featherweight world title on the line.
Amin Ayoub vs. Donovan Desmae elevated to main event at PFL Europe Nantes
PFL Europe Nantes has a new main event as Amin Ayoub takes on Donovan Desmae, with updates across the card including Boris Mbarga Atangana in the co-main and new opponents for Darragh Kelly and Sofiane Aïssaoui.
Salon du Cheval returns to El Jadida with focus on horse welfare
The 16th edition of the Salon du Cheval will take place from September 30 to October 5, 2025, at the Mohammed VI Exhibition Park in El Jadida, showcasing Morocco’s equestrian heritage under the theme of horse welfare.
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Team Philippines fields 136 athletes in Bahrain Asian Youth Games
Team Philippines will compete in 16 sports at the Third Asian Youth Games in Manama, Oct. 22–31, 2025, with boxer Leo Mhar Lobrido and volleyball standout Harlyn Serneche named as flag bearers.
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49ers rank sixth in NFL merch demand, with 249,605 monthly searches
The San Francisco 49ers rank sixth among NFL teams in merchandise demand, averaging 249,605 monthly searches — 80.5% above the league average — a sign of strong brand pull that extends beyond the field.
BRAVE CF returns to China with BRAVE CF 98, spotlighting local MMA talent
BRAVE Combat Federation will return to China on September 19 with BRAVE CF 98 in Zhengzhou, showcasing the nation’s rich martial arts tradition and rising MMA stars.
Philippine-born De Vera and Mercado sign with Mumbai Cobras in Baseball United
Baseball United signed Filipinos Lord Aragorn De Vera and Efril Ian Mercado to the Mumbai Cobras, making them the first players born in the Philippines to join a professional baseball league and marking a milestone for Philippine baseball.