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.
Stephen Loman Reflects on Lessons from BRAVE CF 108
Stephen Loman says his BRAVE CF 108 loss to Lasha Abramishvili revealed valuable lessons after three years away from the cage.
![Al-Bukharie Sali led UST's scoring effort as the Golden Spikers moved to 1-3 in the V-League Collegiate Challenge. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design669-1024x683.png)
Golden Spikers End Skid With Gritty Sweep of La Salle
UST earned its first win of the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge by sweeping La Salle in three tightly contested sets.
![Leo Ordiales led National University with 19 points in the Bulldogs' straight-set victory over Mapua. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design668-1024x683.png)
Cardinals Fall Again as NU Bulldogs Flex Muscle
National University swept Mapua to improve to 3-1, while the Cardinals remained winless after four matches in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
![David Murrell emerged as a key figure in Blackwater's dramatic win over the NLEX Road Warriors. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design667-1024x683.png)
Murrell’s Heist-and-Slam Shocks NLEX in PBA Thriller
David Murrell’s late steal and slam lifted Blackwater past NLEX, 109-107, in a thrilling PBA On Tour finish.
![Jem Menor led the Perpetual Help Lady Altas with a match-high 16 points in the straight-set victory over UST. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design665-1024x683.png)
Lady Altas Rout UST in Statement Sweep at V-League
Perpetual Help swept UST in straight sets to snap its skid and force a three-way tie at 2-2 in the V-League Collegiate Challenge.
![The Philippines U23 men's national football team prepares for its long-awaited return to the Asian Games after a 51-year absence. [PSC, PFF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design664-1024x683.png)
PH Ends 51-Year Asian Games Drought With U23 Squad
The Philippines will return to Asian Games football for the first time since 1974, with U23 squad set for a tough Group C in Nagoya.
![Khim Culanay's 13 blocks and 22 points powered San Beda University to its second straight V-League Collegiate Challenge victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design662-1024x683.png)
Culanay’s Career Night Lifts San Beda Over UE in Marathon Match
Khim Culanay erupted for 13 blocks and 22 points as San Beda outlasted UE in a five-set V-League Collegiate Challenge thriller.
![Papatchaya Phontham became the first player from a guest team to earn the PVL Invitational MVP award. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design650-1024x683.png)
EST Cola Shocks PVL, Claims Second-Ever Guest Team Crown
EST Cola captured the 2026 PVL Invitational title as Papatchaya Phontham became the league’s first guest-team MVP.