Eric Camson delivered an outstanding performance with 24 points and 23 rebounds, leading Rizal to a convincing 82-71 victory over Bataan in the MP 1xBet 7th Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League 2025 round robin eliminations at Ynares Center-Montalban. Rizal bounced back from a previous loss to Biñan, improving their record to 9-4. Other notable performances included Rodel Samboy De Leon's 13 points and Alwyn Alday's 11 points for Rizal, while Bataan's efforts were led by Mitchelle Alquiza Maynez and Robbi Marion Darang with 15 and 14 points respectively.

Peng Taguibolos, a middle blocker for the National University Bulldogs, transitioned from basketball to volleyball during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading his team to a fifth consecutive UAAP men's volleyball championship. Encouraged by his grandfather Tatay Ambo, who passed away a year before the latest victory, Taguibolos credits his success to seizing opportunities and dedicating his performance to his late grandfather.

Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers' star center and former NBA MVP, underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. The procedure, performed by Dr. Jonathan L. Glashow at NYU Langone Sports Medicine Center, will see Embiid re-evaluated in six weeks. This surgery marks the second time in over a year he has had to go under the knife, capping a challenging season where he played in only 19 games due to various injuries and a suspension. The 76ers, who had high hopes entering the season with new signings, ended up with a disappointing 24-56 record and 13th place in the Eastern Conference.

Alex Eala, a 19-year-old tennis prodigy, has achieved a new career-high ranking of No. 73 in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) despite not competing in the past week. Her rise follows her strong performance at the Miami Open, where she reached the semifinals, and is influenced by the outcomes of other tournaments like the Charleston Open and Copa Colsanitas Zurich. Eala aims to compete in high-tier WTA tournaments during the clay court season and hopes to secure a spot in the French Open.

Makati FC achieved a resounding 5-0 victory against the University of the Philippines in their opening match of the 2025 PFF Women's League. The game, held at the Mall of Asia Arena Football Pitch, showcased standout performances from Indonesian player Sheva Furyzcha and striker Angely Alferez, both scoring twice. The team's success was highlighted by the early goal from 14-year-old Rhiauna dela Calzada, marking a promising start for Makati FC.