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Defending champion Italy overcame a resilient Serbia in five thrilling sets to improve to 5-1 in the Volleyball Nations League at the PhilSports Arena.
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Jordan Thompson Stars Again as United States Extends Winning Streak in Volleyball Nations League
The United States stayed unbeaten in the Volleyball Nations League Pasig City leg after overpowering Czechia in straight sets behind a dominant blocking performance.
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Alex Eala’s Breakthrough Season Continues as She Claims Another Big WTA Scalp in Berlin
Alex Eala continued her impressive 2026 campaign by defeating reigning Queen’s champion Donna Vekic in straight sets to advance to the second round of the Berlin Tennis Open.
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Mayu Ishikawa Delivers Again as Japan Battles Past Serbia to Remain Unbeaten
Japan remained unbeaten in the Volleyball Nations League after overcoming Serbia in a thrilling five-set battle to close the opening day of the Pasig City leg.
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Ekaterina Antropova Delivers Again as Italy Extends Strong Start to VNL Season
Defending champion Italy returned to winning ways in the Volleyball Nations League after defeating Czechia in straight sets at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
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Jordan Thompson Leads Ruthless USA to Straight-Sets Victory as New-Look Squad Impresses in Manila
The United States opened its Volleyball Nations League Week 2 campaign in Pasig City with a commanding straight-set victory over the Dominican Republic behind Jordan Thompson and a balanced offensive display.
Bryan Battle Faces Dalton Rosta in Crucial PFL Charlotte Bout With Title Implications on the Line
The Professional Fighters League has confirmed three middleweight contests for PFL Charlotte, with several top-ranked contenders looking to strengthen their position in the championship picture ahead of the interim title fight.
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Ginebra Ends Years of Heartbreak Against TNT With Dominant Game 7 Victory for PBA Crown
Barangay Ginebra ended a seven-conference championship drought by defeating TNT in Game 7 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals, capturing its first title since January 2023.
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From Momentum to Survival: VNL Heavyweights Face Defining Week in PH
The world’s top volleyball stars arrive in Pasig as Japan, Italy, the United States, Serbia, Czechia, and the Dominican Republic headline the Philippine leg of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League beginning Wednesday at Philsports Arena.
Strong Fields, Stronger Vision: Why Philippine Athletics Is Moving in the Right Direction
PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio praised the successful staging of the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships 2026 and highlighted its importance in strengthening grassroots development and international opportunities for Filipino athletes.