![Leo Ordiales led NU with 19 points on 18 attacks as the Bulldogs weathered Benilde's late third-set rally to complete the straight-sets victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design702-1024x683.png)
National University swept Benilde in straight sets to set up a crucial V-League clash with unbeaten FEU on Sept. 20.
![Mo Tautuaa delivered a key three-pointer in the final minute, giving San Miguel Beer a four-point cushion and helping the Beermen close out Phoenix. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design701-1024x683.png)
SMB Survives Without Fajardo, Perez in PBA On Tour
Marcio Lassiter and Mo Tautuaa stepped up as San Miguel Beer beat Phoenix, 94-89, despite missing six regulars in the PBA On Tour.
![Al-Bukhari Sali produced a match-high 22 points as UST overcame Mapua in four sets for its second straight V-League Collegiate Challenge victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design700-1024x683.png)
Sali’s Late Heroics Lift UST Past Feisty Mapua
Al-Bukhari Sali delivered back-to-back blocks late in the fourth set as UST rallied past Mapua for its second straight V-League win.
![Ahanmisi was scorching from deep, Bolick battled through injury, and Gilas' defense made life difficult for Kazakhstan. [photo credit: FIBA.com]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design699-1024x683.png)
Ahanmisi, Bolick Lead Gilas Charge Past Kazakhstan
Jerrick Ahanmisi and Robert Bolick combined for 42 points as Gilas Pilipinas crushed Kazakhstan to even its Asian Games record at 1-1.
![Cam Bartolome scored 23 points on 19 kills, three blocks and a service ace to lead College of Saint Benilde past San Beda University in four sets. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design696-1024x683.png)
Cam Bartolome Erupts for 23 as Benilde Downs San Beda
Cam Bartolome erupted for 23 points as Benilde defeated San Beda in four sets to remain in the V-League semifinal race.
![The Arellano Lady Chiefs rallied from a 12-9 deficit in the deciding set to pull off their third five-set victory of the tournament. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design694-1024x683.png)
Servidad’s 21 Kills Power Arellano Past Unbeaten Adamson
Cris Servidad fired 21 kills as Arellano University outlasted Adamson University in five sets to remain unbeaten at 5-0.
![Calvin Oftana delivered a career-best international performance with 31 points in Gilas Pilipinas’ 89-85 loss to Bahrain. [FIBA photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design688-1024x683.png)
Gilas Pilipinas Falls to Bahrain Despite Oftana’s Efforts
Calvin Oftana erupted for 31 points, but Gilas Pilipinas fell 89-85 to Bahrain in its Asian Games Group C opener.
![AJ Edu's Gunma won. Dwight Ramos' Levanga fell short. But both Gilas stars left Manila with gratitude for the fans. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design687-1024x683.png)
Ramos, Edu Thank Manila Fans After Wild B.League OT Thriller
Dwight Ramos and AJ Edu thanked Filipino fans after Gunma beat Hokkaido in overtime to close the historic B.League Manila Games.
Lapilus Eyes History as First-Ever French World Champ
Taylor Lapilus will fight Mitch McKee for the inaugural PFL Bantamweight World Championship at PFL Lyon on Dec. 19.
Vietnam Golf Championship Launches With $500K Purse
The inaugural Vietnam Golf Championship will feature a $500,000 purse as the Asian Tour returns to Vietnam after three years.