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The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) plans to host the first Southeast Asian Plus Youth Games (SEA Plus YG) in Manila in 2028, POC officials announced.

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) plans to host the first Southeast Asian Plus Youth Games (SEA Plus YG) in Manila in 2028, POC officials announced.

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was discharged from Lagos’s Lagoon Hospital on Wednesday after surviving a car accident that killed two of his close friends, state officials said.

Swimmer Kayla Sanchez won three gold and five silver medals at the Southeast Asian Games, emerging as Team Philippines’ most decorated athlete, and said she will return to training following the competition.

Nike announces the upcoming release of the Dylan Harper Zoom GT Cut 1 “Unseen Hours” PE basketball sneakers, part of its Greater Than series for guards and wings. The low-cut model features Zoom Air cushioning, React foam, and traction built for quick cuts, with a design that highlights Harper’s training work away from public view. The player-exclusive edition will launch in limited quantities through select Nike outlets and the Nike app in the United States, with more release details to follow.

Nick Kyrgios defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in a light-hearted “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition match in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Organizers staged the mixed-gender singles contest as entertainment rather than a ranking event, with both players joking, using underarm serves and engaging the crowd. The match formed part of a broader exhibition program in Dubai and did not affect ATP or WTA rankings, but it drew attention by placing two high-profile professionals from the men’s and women’s tours on the same court.

The Houston Texans clinched their third straight NFL playoff berth and now aim for a third consecutive AFC South title. Houston can secure the division by defeating the Indianapolis Colts in their regular-season finale at NRG Stadium while the first-place Jacksonville Jaguars lose at home to the Tennessee Titans. The outcome of both Sunday games will determine whether the Texans enter the postseason as division champions or a wild-card team, as the NFL locks in the AFC playoff seedings after all Week 18 matchups conclude.

Petro Gazz Angels won two Premier Volleyball League (PVL) championships in the most recent season, marking a major power shift in Philippine women’s professional volleyball as perennial contender Creamline completed the year without a title. League records, statistics, and match reports showed Petro Gazz’s consistent playoff runs, strong defense, and balanced scoring, which propelled the Angels to multiple crowns across different conferences. PVL officials and data highlighted rising parity in the league, sustained fan interest, and the impact of roster and tactical adjustments among top clubs.

Stephen Holt sent Barangay Ginebra San Miguel to the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals with a decisive game-winning shot in a 99-98 overtime victory over Converge in a knockout quarterfinal. The overtime thriller, played on Sunday night, ended Converge’s Philippine Cup campaign and moved Ginebra into the next round of the all-Filipino conference. Holt’s buzzer-beating basket capped a tightly contested game that went beyond regulation after both teams finished the fourth quarter tied, forcing an extra period to decide which club advanced.

Cristiano Ronaldo said in Dubai that he aims to reach 1,000 career goals before retiring and believes he can achieve the milestone if he stays injury-free. The 40-year-old Portugal and Al Nassr forward stated that he feels physically strong, plans to keep playing as long as his body allows, and accepts that retirement will come “soon” after more than two decades in professional football. Ronaldo discussed his training, adaptation, and motivation as he continues to compete for club and country while pursuing personal and team achievements.