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MJ Phillips anchors a balanced Nxled lineup during the team's PVL Invitational campaign. [PVL Images]

Nxled Sweeps PLDT To Bounce Back in PVL Invitational

September 2, 2026Leave a comment

Nxled bounced back from its loss to Creamline by sweeping defending champion PLDT and evening its PVL Invitational record at 1-1.

Jema Galanza delivered 12 points and 15 excellent digs to earn Player of the Game honors for Creamline. [PVL Images]

Galanza, Creamline Steamroll Ho Chi Minh for Solo PVL Lead

September 2, 2026Leave a comment

Creamline swept Ho Chi Minh in dominant fashion to improve to 2-0 and take the solo lead in the PVL Invitational.

Papatchaya Phontham led EST Cola with 17 points in the Thai side's bounce-back victory. [PVL Images]

EST Cola Bounces Back, Sweeps Farm Fresh in PVL Invitational

September 2, 2026Leave a comment

EST Cola bounced back from its PLDT loss by sweeping Farm Fresh and moving into a four-way tie atop the PVL Invitational standings.

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after 21 years representing Argentina. [photo credit: Leo Messi Instagram]

‘I Have Nothing Left to Give’: Messi Announces Shock Retirement From Argentina Amid Grief

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026Leave a comment

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 21-year Argentina career that included World Cup and Copa América glory.

San Juan City launched its first Futsal Developmental Programme with support from the Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Football Federation.

San Juan Launches First Futsal Programme for Grassroots Youth

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026Leave a comment

San Juan City launched its first Futsal Developmental Programme with support from the PSC and PFF to bring the sport closer to young athletes.

Sachi Minowa scored 19 points in her official return to the PVL with Creamline. [PVL Images]

Creamline Refuses to Crack, Outlasts Nxled

August 31, 2026Leave a comment

Creamline survived a late challenge from Nxled to secure a four-set victory and join PLDT atop the early PVL Invitational standings.

Savi Davison led PLDT with 30 points in the defending champions' opening victory. [PVL Images]

PLDT Title Defense Begins with Gutsy Four-Set Win vs Thais

August 31, 2026Leave a comment

PLDT High Speed Hitters opened their PVL Invitational Conference title defense with a four-set victory over Thailand’s EST Cola.

Kai Sotto posted 13 points and 16 rebounds as his strong interior presence helped Gilas Pilipinas handle Iran's physical frontline. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]

Gilas Breaks 13-Year Iran Jinx in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

August 30, 2026August 30, 2026Leave a comment

Gilas Pilipinas ended a 13-year drought against Iran with a 68-56 victory, completing a perfect Window 4 sweep in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.