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Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial entered the men’s 80kg final of the SEA Games 2025 after scoring a knockout win over Vietnam’s Manh Cuing Nguyen at the Chulalongkorn Sports Center in Bangkok, Thailand. The two-time Olympian landed a powerful right hook in their semifinal bout, prompting a referee stoppage and securing his place in the gold medal match. Event officials confirmed the result as an official KO and updated the 80kg bracket to reflect Marcial’s advance to the championship round. Organizers scheduled the men’s 80kg final in Bangkok, where Marcial will fight for the SEA Games gold against an opponent still to be determined.

Nikola Jokic posted 39 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists to record his NBA-leading 12th triple-double of the season and lead the Denver Nuggets to a 128-125 overtime win over the Houston Rockets in Denver. Jamal Murray added 35 points as the Nuggets took the season series between two of the Western Conference’s top teams. Houston’s Jalen Green scored 42 points in a tightly contested game that featured multiple lead changes, clutch plays in the fourth quarter and overtime, and a missed Rockets three-pointer on the final possession of the extra period.

Former San Antonio Spurs star and private equity investor David Robinson has filed a civil lawsuit in Houston against his longtime business partner, alleging fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and financial misrepresentation in joint private equity ventures. The complaint claims misused funds, inaccurate reporting and undisclosed risks in multiple investment entities. Robinson seeks damages, an accounting of business records and injunctive relief while the case proceeds. The defendant has not yet presented a response in court, and no trial date is set.

Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena won his fourth consecutive SEA Games gold medal in Bangkok by clearing 5.70 meters and defeating Thailand’s Amsamang Patsapong via countback at Supachalasai Stadium. Both athletes set a new SEA Games record in the men’s pole vault, but officials awarded Obiena the gold after applying the countback rule for fewer missed attempts. The result extended Obiena’s dominance in the regional competition and updated the SEA Games record books with the 5.70-meter mark.

Victor Wembanyama returned from a 12-game injury absence to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-109 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in an NBA Cup semifinal in Houston, sending the Spurs to the tournament final and handing the Thunder only their second loss of Cup play.

The San Antonio Spurs announced the signing of forward David Michineau Mangas to the active roster and detailed broadcast changes affecting several upcoming games. The team confirmed Mangas passed all league requirements, joined practices in San Antonio, and will be available for the remainder of the season. Officials also outlined adjustments to local and regional television coverage, including channel shifts and revised start times, while keeping radio and national broadcasts in place. The organization directed fans to official team platforms for updated schedules and further information.

Filipino tennis players Alex Eala and Niño Alcantara advanced to the mixed doubles semifinals of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games at the Tennis Development Center in Nonthaburi, Thailand, on Monday. The pair secured at least a bronze medal for the Philippines after defeating Singapore’s Daniel Abadia and Wei Choo, 6-4. Tournament officials confirmed all mixed doubles semifinalists will receive a minimum of bronze, adding to the Philippines’ tennis medal tally at the SEA Games.

Philippine figure skater Maxine Bautista won the silver medal in the Women’s Figure Skating event at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand on Saturday, scoring 129.33 points. She finished second to gold medalist Kaneshige Phattaratida, according to official SEA Games 2025 results. The performance added to the Philippines’ overall medal tally in the regional multisport competition hosted by Thailand.

San Beda University regained the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball crown by sweeping rival Colegio de San Juan de Letran with an 83-71 victory in Game 2 of the Finals at Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The Red Lions clinched their second title in three seasons behind a 21-point, nine-rebound performance from standout Bryan Sajonia. The win completed a best-of-three series sweep and restored San Beda to the top of the NCAA men’s basketball standings. League officials held a postgame ceremony at center court to formally award the championship trophy to the Red Lions.