In the penultimate round of the Pacquiao-Barrios title fight, the defending champion Mario Barrios throws his best combinations and counters so far. Manny Pacquiao backs up winded but stays upright and still fighting with one round to go. | via @JR Isaga - Rappler

CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR

JUST IN. Back in action four years after his retirement, Manny Pacquiao falls short of wresting the WBC welterweight belt from Mexican-American Mario Barrios as their 12-round title fight ends in a majority draw.

Back in action four years after his retirement, Manny Pacquiao misses out on wresting the WBC welterweight belt from Mexico's Mario Barrios. https://www.rappler.com/sports/boxing/fight-results-manny-pacquiao-mario-barrios-july-19-2025/

IN PHOTOS: Mexico's Mario Barrios retains title after majority draw vs. Manny Pacquiao (Esther Lin/Premier Boxing Champions)

WATCH LIVE: Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios post-fight press conference https://www.facebook.com/rapplerdotcom/videos/776250228171954

'PACMAN IS BACK'

What's next for Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao? He says he wants to leave a legacy he won't regret. Mexican-American Mario Barrios retains the WBC welterweight title after a majority draw vs Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, USA, on Saturday, July 19 (Sunday, July 20, Manila time).

STRONG IS STRONGER. 💪🏼

Strong Group Athletics, led by former NBA swingman Andre Roberson, dominates its way to another perfect run in Taiwan and successfully defends the William Jones Cup with an 8-0 tournament romp! https://www.rappler.com/sports/schedule-results-standings-lineup-strong-group-athletics-philippines-jones-cup-2025/

ANOTHER ONE 🎖

June Mar Fajardo clinches his 12th Best Player of the Conference award after leading San Miguel to the finals of the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup. The eight-time MVP averaged 16.0 points, a league-leading 13.95 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.1 blocks through the semifinals to claim the honors. @here

ONE MORE WIN! 💪🏼

JUST IN. San Miguel moves on the cusp of the PBA Philippine Cup crown after a 105-91 win over TNT in Game 4 to grab a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven finals.

Jericho Cruz takes charge for the Beermen with a series-best 23 points. @here

Alex Eala has earned more in the last seven months than in her last four years of playing in the pro tennis tour. 😱 https://www.rappler.com/sports/alex-eala-tennis-earnings-2025/

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Despite the inclement weather, Game 5 of the PBA Finals between San Miguel Beermen and TNT Tropang 5G will push through as scheduled tonight at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Meanwhile, the ongoing MPBL season called off the games scheduled from July 21-24, though the scheduled Saturday double-header in Zamboanga will push through as scheduled.

NOT DONE YET!

JUST IN. TNT stays alive in the PBA Philippine Cup finals and keeps its Grand Slam bid running after an 86-78 win over San Miguel in Game 5. Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser shows the way for the Tropang 5G with 18 points, 5 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 3 steals. https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/philippine-cup-finals-updates-results-highlights-san-miguel-beer-tnt-july-23-2025/ @here

And it all goes to Philsports on Friday for Game 6, and if TNT ties, GAME 7 is on Sunday at the same venue.

Yes! San Miguel in 6, I think 🍺

ALL-FILIPINO KINGS 👑

JUST IN. San Miguel ends a three-conference title drought as it finishes off TNT with a 107-96 win in Game 6 to rule the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup. June Mar Fajardo churns out 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Beermen, who capture a record-extending 30th championship. @here

Jericho Cruz wins his first Finals MVP plum as San Miguel reigns supreme in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup. Cruz averaged 13.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists, helping the Beermen finish off the Tropang 5G in six games. https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/philippine-cup-finals-game-results-san-miguel-beermen-tnt-tropang-5g-july-25-2025/

On-point Farm Fresh sweeps winless Galeries Tower as Day 1 of the 2025 PVL on Tour Cebu City leg at the University of San Jose-Recoletos ends with a pair of three-set wins! PLDT blasted Nxled in a battle of undefeated teams earlier in the day.

https://www.rappler.com/sports/volleyball/results-schedule-standings-pvl-on-tour-2025/

JUST IN: The Philippine National Volleyball Federation releases the Alas Pilipinas Women roster for the 2025 SEA V-League!

Notable exclusions are Brooke Van Sickle, MJ Phillips, and Tia Andaya — Filipino-Americans likely still with federation shift processes to go through.

COMEBACK KIDS ⚡️

Gilas Pilipinas flies to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for the FIBA Asia Cup in high spirits after a come-from-behind 103-98 win over the Macau Black Bears in its send-off game at the Araneta Coliseum.

Justin Brownlee explodes for 15 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter.

Galing! Go Gilas! 💪

PBA | JUST IN:

Gilas Pilipinas high-flyer Jamie Malonzo signs with the Kyoto Hannaryz of the Japan B. League.

Massive loss for Barangay Ginebra as Malonzo lands with Matthew Wright’s former squad.