![Lanao del Norte continues to position itself as a premier sports destination in the Philippines. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design409-1024x576.png)
Lanao del Norte will host the first Mindanao Youth Games in 2027 as it aims to become a leading sports destination in the Philippines.
![Chenie Tagaod led Akari to a four-set win over Choco Mucho in the PVL On Tour. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design408-1024x576.png)
Akari Battles Past Choco Mucho in Draining PVL Classic
Chenie Tagaod scored 19 points as Akari outlasted Choco Mucho in four grueling sets to earn its first PVL On Tour victory.
![Alas Pilipinas Girls aim to make a strong impression in their World Championship debut. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design407-1024x576.png)
PH Youth Volleyball Stars Bring No-Fear Mindset to Chile
Alas Pilipinas Girls head to Chile with confidence as they prepare to face the world’s best at the FIVB Volleyball Girls U17 World Championship.
Ex-Kansas Star Remy Martin Joins Loaded Strong Group Squad
Remy Martin headlines Strong Group-Pilipinas as the team chases a historic third straight William Jones Cup championship in Taiwan.
![Myla Pablo led Nxled to its second straight victory with a team-high scoring effort. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design405-1024x576.png)
Pablo, De Guzman Lead Nxled’s Hard-Fought PVL Tour Win
Nxled swept Galeries Tower in straight sets to earn its second straight win in the PVL On Tour Showdown at the Polomolok Gymnasium.
![Kim Aurin scored a career-defining performance to lead TNT past San Miguel Beer. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design404-1024x576.png)
Depleted TNT Outlasts George King, Beermen in OT Classic
TNT upset San Miguel Beer 93-89 in overtime as Kim Aurin starred and Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson delivered a strong all-around game.
![Alex Eala continued her impressive 2026 campaign with another Top 10 victory. [photo credit: Miguel Dela Vega]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design403-1024x576.png)
Inside Eala’s Path to a First-Ever Osaka Showdown
Alex Eala defeated Elina Svitolina to reach the Washington Open semifinals, where she will face four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka.
![Schonny Winston delivered a strong second-half performance to help NLEX pull away late. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/759188238_2527512591097062_152912665277008988_n-1024x683.jpg)
NLEX Weathers Converge Storm to Keep Perfect Run Alive
NLEX stayed unbeaten at 5-0 after Schonny Winston and DeQuan Jones fueled a late surge to beat Converge 119-107 in the PBA Governors’ Cup.
![Riley Grigsby led Barangay Ginebra with a dominant performance against the Meralco Bolts. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/758251922_38055387014052247_1094901013052758844_n-1024x683.jpg)
Grigsby Step-Up Helps Ginebra Grind Out Victory Over Meralco
Riley Grigsby and RJ Abarrientos powered Barangay Ginebra to an 84-75 victory over Meralco despite missing Justin Brownlee and Scottie Thompson.
![Adrian Nocum finished with a career-high 31 points in Rain or Shine's victory over Magnolia. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/759093478_27926021373675954_8034076132821789086_n-1024x683.jpg)
Rain or Shine Shocks Magnolia Behind Nocum Clutch Heroics
Adrian Nocum scored a career-high 31 points, including the winning basket, as Rain or Shine edged Magnolia 98-97 for its third straight PBA Governors’ Cup victory.