![Joshua Pacio aims to become the Philippines’ first two-division ONE champion at ONE 173. [ONE Championship photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DC-2927-400x200.jpg)
Joshua Pacio looks to make history as the Philippines’ first two-division ONE champion when he faces Yuya Wakamatsu in a title clash at ONE 173.
Zimbabwe’s Nicholas Hwende returns at BRAVE CF 98 in Zhengzhou, facing China’s Bin Xie in a featherweight showdown with the YFU International Championship at stake.
![Rookie Alleiah Malaluan shines with 11 points in her professional debut. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-PLDT-vs.-Chery-Tiggo-Alleiah-Malaluan-3776-400x200.jpg)
PLDT dominated Chery Tiggo in straight sets to start its PVL Invitational run, with rookie Alleiah Malaluan impressing in her professional debut.
![Michele Gumabao delivers a game-high 22 points in Creamline’s win over Cignal in the PVL Invitational. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-Creamline-vs.-Cignal-Michele-Gumabao-2984-400x200.jpg)
Creamline survived Cignal in a grueling five-set clash at the PVL Invitational, with Michele Gumabao and Jema Galanza leading the Cool Smashers’ fightback.
![Ronny Turiaf [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ronny-Turiaf_Photo-Credit-FIBA-1-400x200.jpg)
Former NBA champion Ronny Turiaf and EuroLeague star Pero Antic will serve as ambassadors for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2025 in Singapore.
The PVL Invitational faces a last-minute change as 2023 champion Kurashiki Ablaze withdraws due to a compliance case involving their head coach.
BRAVE CF bids farewell to Eliezer “King Kong” Kubanza as he pursues new opportunities, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazer in African MMA.
The 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals take place at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with three title fights, headlined by Fabian Edwards vs Dalton Rosta.
![MEMBERS of the Alas Pilipinas Men huddle around Italian head coach Angiolino Frigoni in training camp at the Santo Tirso Sports Facility in Portugal. [photo credit: PNVF Commumications]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/alas-pilipinas-men-400x200.jpeg)
Four Ilocos Norte teams will compete in a mini volleyball tournament as part of the Set Na Natin ’To Trophy and Mascot Tour at SM City Laoag.
![Lester Prosper leads the kids in attendance at his outreach in basketball drills in Pandacan, Manila on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. [photo credit: Brian Yalung]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/535381986_1185896583556506_1887269206862200510_n-400x200.jpg)
Former PBA import Lester “Papi” Prosper led a basketball clinic, feeding program, and court ribbon cutting in Pandacan, Manila, through his foundation.