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Manila, Philippines (October 6, 2025)  — The PUMA Philippines Half Marathon Series 2025 officially kicked off in the Philippines with a thrilling start, uniting Filipino runners from across the country for its Manila leg at the scenic bayside SM MOA Complex in Pasay City. In collaboration with RUNRIO, the PUMA Philippines Half Marathon Series is a six-stage race spanning Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Celebrating the spirit of athleticism in every stride, PUMA Philippines Half Marathon Series rallies Filipino runners to unleash their energy and passion for long-distance running. Each leg showcases unique local locations while uniting the running community. The 21KM races are sold out in all cities, while slots for 10KM and 5KM are selling fast! Runners can choose their challenge and earn exclusive PUMA merch upon crossing the finish line for the upcoming legs: Choose Your Distance, Claim Your Rewards Runners can select from three distances, each offering official and exclusive PUMA ...

01 October 2025 Manila, Philippines —  Daily Fantasy , the Philippines' first officially licensed fantasy sports provider, treated Filipino basketball fans with an exclusive panel with 2006 NBA champion and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Gary Payton alongside event host, radio DJ and podcast presenter Tin Gamboa, former professional player Jared Dillinger, and resident fantasy basketball expert Papi Roi. A nine-time NBA All-Star and nine-time All-Defensive First Team member with a career spanning 17 seasons, Payton shared stories from his decorated career, including his unforgettable “Welcome to the NBA” moment against Michael Jordan, and offered timeless pieces of advice for today’s youth. “If you think you’ve learned everything you could learn in any field, you should hang up your shoes,” Payton said, echoing lessons from his college coach at Oregon State, the great Ralph Miller. He also gave some advice to aspiring basketball players, saying, “I am never a...

MANILA, PHILIPPINES  – After a hard-fought win at the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals last May, Cebuana street dancer Sam Rivera known in battles as ‘Nemesis’, is set to represent the Philippines, showcasing Filipino flair, rhythm, and freestyle creativity at the Red Bull Dance Your Style 2025 World Finals happening on October 11 to 12 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. The World Stage Awaits After months of high-energy dance battles across the globe, the world’s best dancers are converging in Los Angeles for the ultimate one-on-one freestyle showdown. Champions from over 50 countries will bring their unique moves, cultural influences, and raw improvisation skills, creating a competition that’s as unpredictable as it is exciting. The Philippines’ very own Nemesis is more than ready to face off the top dancers from all over the world, proving Filipinos have what it takes to take on the biggest international stage for street dance. Training for the Battle After ...

Belgium’s Boris Mbarga Atangana gets the business done in the co-main event as he earns first-round finish over Brazil’s Jhony Gregory The PFL Europe Finals are set, as Aleksandr Chizov will meet Connor Hughes in the Lightweight Final and Dean Garnett will face Baris Adiguzel in the Bantamweight Final to be held at PFL Lyon on Saturday 13 December MEDIA ASSETS NANTES (26 SEPTEMBER) -   PFL Europe Nantes  comes to a close at the Zenith Nantes Metropole after an action-packed evening of mixed martial arts, showcasing the rising stars of French and European athletes. The main event was a dream come true for Nantes’ own  Amin “Fierceness” Ayoub  (26-5) who brought the French fans to their feet as he stopped  Keweny “Leão” Lopes  (12-4-1), who put PFL’s growing Lightweight division on notice. Ayoub extended his unbeaten streak to ten straight fights, and was quick to call his shot on the microphone as he announced after his fight,  “I will conti...

Manila, Philippines (September 26, 2025)  – PUMA Hoops and Indiana Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton have unveiled the Hali 1: Opal, the debut colorway of his first-ever signature basketball shoe. A groundbreaking collaboration with renowned designer Salehe Bembury, the Hali 1 in the striking blue colorway seamlessly blends premium design with elite performance, creating a masterclass in form and function for a player who embodies style, confidence, and unstoppable performance. Driven by the mind of a playmaker and the eye of a trendsetter, Tyrese Haliburton envisioned the Hali 1 as the epitome of "luxe performance." This vision has been brought to life through Salehe Bembury’s signature futuristic aesthetic, by merging advanced NITROTM performance technology with premium craftsmanship. The silhouette of the Hali 1 draws direct inspiration from the smoothness of Haliburton’s playstyle. Bembury’s design language introduces unexpected lines, amplified PUMA Cat branding, Tyrese’...

NEW YORK  (Sept. 24, 2025) - The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced a landmark event set for Saturday, December 13 at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France.  PFL Lyon  will be headlined by a PFL World Heavyweight Championship Main Event between former Bellator Champion  Vadim Nemkov  (18-2) and 2024 PFL Heavyweight Tournament Champion  Renan Ferreira  (13-4). In the co-main event, one of the greatest female fighters of all-time,  Cris Cyborg  (28-2) will face undefeated rising Australian contender  Sara Collins  (6-0) for the PFL Women’s Featherweight World Championship. The card will also showcase the 2025 PFL Europe Tournament Finals in the Lightweight and Bantamweight divisions, where two champions will be crowned in Lyon before a global audience. “French MMA fans have been tremendous supporters of the PFL, and we are proud to deliver a card worthy of their passion and loyalty,”  PFL CEO John Martin said...

London (27 August, 2025)  - The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced  Amin “Fierceness” Ayoub  (25-5) will face  Donovan “Vegas” Desmae  (19-10) in a Lightweight co-main event showcase bout at PFL Europe Nantes on Friday 26 September at the Zenith Nantes Metropole, with tickets on-sale now via  pfl.info/nantes . Ayoub joins the ever growing PFL Europe roster and will make his debut in his home country, as he looks to take his nine fight win streak into the double digits in front of his French faithful. With 15 of his 25 victories coming by way of stoppage, “Fierceness” is looking to show the world why he is one of the biggest prospects coming out of France and in the Lightweight division. With his finishes nearly split evenly between KOs and submissions, Ayoub is the new generation of MMA fighter that can do whatever it takes in the SmartCage to take home the win. Standing across from him at the Zenith Nantes Metropole on Friday 26...

RWANDA (August 25, 2025)  - The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced four bouts for the historic first-ever PFL Africa Semifinals, taking place Saturday, October 18 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. This event marks the biggest MMA competition ever to take place in East Africa, underscoring Rwanda’s growing reputation as a premier destination for world-class sports and entertainment. Rwanda has quickly established itself on the global sports map, hosting international spectacles such as the Basketball Africa League (BAL), major concerts, and high-profile competitions. By bringing the PFL Africa Semifinals to Kigali, the league is adding MMA to that list of milestone moments and cementing Rwanda’s place as a hub for sport and culture while making history with the nation’s first major MMA event. For the first time, Africa’s elite fighters are on the road to Benin, where four champions will be crowned and claim the title of the very best in Africa and among...

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu, Philippines, 13 August 2025  – 2GO, the country’s largest end-to-end multimodal transportation and logistics solutions provider, celebrated impressive podium finishes from its athletes at the IRONMAN Philippines Lapu-Lapu race, securing top spots in the relay categories.   The 2GO Triathlon Team delivered a strong performance in the challenging swim-bike-run course. The men’s relay team, composed of Albert Godinez, Chris Andreu Ferrer, and Jhonn Marc Dizon, claimed first place. The women’s relay team, composed of Cecille Mole, Carla Flotenia, and Lizane Juay Abella, also secured a first-place finish. The mixed relay team, made up of Bencynt Ghail Luague, Bert Anthony Minardo, and Jessie Abelgos, earned second place, further establishing the team’s presence in the competition.   With elite athletes from across the country vying for the top spots, the victories were hard-earned and a testament to the team’s determination, discipline, and teamwork, qual...

NEW YORK  (July 22, 2025) - The  Professional Fighters League  has partnered with  Roku , America’s #1 streaming platform*, to bring PFL’s 24/7 FAST channel to the masses.  The free, ad-supported streaming channel will deliver premium PFL MMA content to fans in the U.S. through The Roku Channel. Roku’s owned and operated free, ad-supported streaming service that reaches approximately 145 million people. Fans tuning in to PFL’s FAST Channel on The Roku Channel can expect a curated, on-demand experience tailored to MMA enthusiasts. The channel will feature over 50+ hours of live, near-live, and VOD content including ceremonial weigh-ins, press conferences, and condensed replays. Additionally, it will offer over 100+ hours of historic PFL events and a brand-new original series created by PFL Studios.  “The PFL FAST channel is designed to be a game-changer for MMA fans, giving free access to top-tier content for everyone to enjoy,” said Mike Chiodit...

18 July 2025, Manila, Philippines — The  Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) , the country’s premier basketball league, has launched its fantasy basketball game in partnership with  Daily Fantasy , the Philippines’ first officially licensed fantasy sports provider, to usher in a new era of fan interaction and engagement, bringing fans closer to the action. The platform enables fans to play in fantasy contests based on actual league matchups, build their virtual team lineups composed of PBA players, and make strategic decisions based on real-time player performance data. Scoring is powered by official PBA statistics, ensuring accuracy and transparency throughout each contest. As part of the rollout, fans can take part in contests themed around the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Finals. Supporters of San Miguel Beermen and TNT Tropang 5G can assemble their own eight-player rosters, choosing from top talents like Jaymar Perez (SMB), June Mar Fajardo (SMB), Jordan Head...

Manila, Philippines, 24 June 2025 – More than 3.5 million steps and over 2,500 collective kilometers were logged during the Move for Play: Infinity 116KM Run, the country’s first-ever open-road ultra-endurance community run. Organized by the non-profit organization  FundLife , the event held from June 14 to 15 brought runners from Clark to Makati in a call to action for safe, inclusive, and accessible play spaces for children in under-resourced communities. The run coincided with the United Nations International Day of Play and was conducted on active roads and highways, requiring participants to navigate traffic, potholes, heat, and city congestion. The 116-kilometer route symbolized the difficult and often dangerous terrain many Filipino children must cross daily to access education and recreation. A total of 31 ultra-runners registered to complete the full route, while over 40 additional runners joined for various segments. 20 completed the entire cour...