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Jude Garcia powers an attack for Criss Cross. [Spikers Turf photo]

Criss Cross dominates Savouge in Spikers’ Turf 2026 opening round

March 9, 2026Leave a comment

The Criss Cross King Crunchers swept the opening round with a 25-23, 29-27, 25-17 victory over the Savouge Spin Doctors, handing the latter their first loss of the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.

Jau Umandal fires an attack for Alpha Insurance during the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. [Spikers Turf photo]

Alpha Insurance closes first round with back-to-back wins over VNS

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Leave a comment

Alpha Insurance ended the first round of the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference with consecutive victories, defeating VNS Always Bright Laticrete to stay in third place.

Tots Carlos receives recognition for her standout performances. [PVL Images]

Tots Carlos named PVL Player of the Week for March 3-7

March 9, 2026Leave a comment

Tots Carlos earned PVL Press Corps Player of the Week honors for March 3-7 after rediscovering her form and leading Creamline with standout performances.

Jay Rack De La Noche powers an attack during AEP-Cabstars’ straight-sets win in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. [Spikers Turf photo]

AEP-Cabstars sweep 3B to end skid in Spikers’ Turf Open Conference

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Leave a comment

AEP-Cabstars snapped a two-game losing streak with a straight-sets victory over 3B to close its first round campaign in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.

The North team celebrates after securing a 147-142 victory in the PBA Season 50 All-Star Game. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar, PBA Pool]

North edges South in thriller as Japeth Aguilar claims third PBA All-Star MVP

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Leave a comment

Japeth Aguilar and Justin Arana delivered in the closing moments as the North squad escaped with a thrilling victory over the South in the PBA Season 50 All-Star Game in Candon City.

History made: Eala becomes the first Filipino in an Indian Wells main draw. [WTA Instagram]

Alex Eala makes history at Indian Wells with win over Dayana Yastremska

March 8, 2026Leave a comment

Alex Eala became the first Filipino to appear in the Indian Wells main draw and advanced to face Coco Gauff after a hard-fought 7-5, 4-6, 7-5 victory over Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska.

Jude Garcia leads Criss Cross into a must-watch matchup vs Savouge. [Spikers Turf photo]

Criss Cross and Savouge set for early conference showdown in Spikers’ Turf

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026Leave a comment

Criss Cross and Savouge collide in a highly anticipated Spikers’ Turf Open Conference match, both entering unbeaten after four games, setting the stage for a potential preview of the championship.

The Philippine women’s football team prepares for a critical match against Iran at Cbus Super Stadium. [AFC photo pool]

Philippines faces Iran amid security concerns in AFC Women’s Asian Cup

March 8, 2026Leave a comment

The Philippine women’s national football team will face Iran on Sunday at Cbus Super Stadium amid heightened security and political tensions, aiming to advance past the group stage of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

Grethcel Soltones delivered a pivotal scoring run in the fourth set to secure the win. [PVL Images]

Akari rebounds to sweep Capital1 and strengthen Qualifying Round push

March 8, 2026Leave a comment

Akari Chargers overcame an opening-set stumble to sweep Capital1 and climb into joint fourth place in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, powered by Ivy Lacsina’s 19-point performance and Justine Jazareno’s defensive heroics.

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