San Miguel Beer won the PBA Philippine Cup title at Philsports Arena with a 107-96 win. Sports director Alfrancis Chua expressed satisfaction during the celebration, highlighting the team’s fourth title victory.
Mark “Rasta Mac” Vicelles is set to face Japanese boxer Kosuke Tomioka in Shizuoka, Japan, as part of a Suruga Danji Promotions fight card. This match represents Vicelles’ first challenge against a Japanese opponent, marking a significant moment in his boxing career as he climbs the ranks in Japan. The main event will feature Filipino Jeo “Santino” Santisima versus Narumi Yukawa.
The Philippines faced a 2-1 defeat against Vietnam in the Asean U-23 Championship semifinals in Jakarta, Indonesia, on August 24, 2023. Despite an early lead by Javier Mariona, Vietnam progressed to the finals against Indonesia, ending the Philippines’ title aspirations. The team will now compete for third place under Coach Garrath McPherson.
Carlo Biado and Bernie Regalario set an all-Filipino semifinal clash at the World Pool Championship in Jeddah. Biado aims to repeat his 2017 triumph, while 20-year-old Regalario seeks a major career milestone.
Gilas Pilipinas conducted a training session in Pampanga to prepare for their upcoming sendoff game for the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup, despite not having a complete roster.
NBA executives and scouts praise San Antonio Spurs rookies Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant in an ESPN survey, emphasizing their potential impact on the team.
Legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan died at 71 in Clearwater, Florida, due to cardiac arrest. Known for his iconic role in transforming wrestling, Hogan’s influence spanned TV, movies, and pop culture. Fellow wrestlers and fans pay tribute to the WWE Hall of Famer’s enduring legacy.
The Philippine Football Federation has named Carles Cuadrat as the head coach of the Philippines Men’s National Football Team. Cuadrat, a Spanish coach, takes over following the departure of Albert Capellas, aiming to bolster the team’s international performance.
Former world champion Jerwin Ancajas will fight Uruguay’s Ruben Dario Casero on August 2 at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California. Ancajas was previously scheduled to appear on the Pacquiao-Barrios undercard but withdrew from the event. The upcoming match is promoted by MarvNation Promotions.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has announced a policy barring transgender women from women’s sports following an executive order by former President Trump. The policy requires compliance from national sport governing bodies to ensure fair competition and aligns with similar changes by the NCAA. This decision impacts the eligibility of transgender athletes in upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games.