![The veteran spiker continues to be a dominant force in the 2025 Invitational Conference. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-UST-vs-Criss-Cross_CC_GARCIA-Jude-03125-400x200.jpg)
Jude Garcia’s standout week in the 2025 Invitational Conference propelled Criss Cross King Crunchers to the Spikers’ Turf finals, earning him the Press Corps Player of the Week award.
BRAVE CF heavyweight champion Pavel Dailidko embraces the challenge of facing unbeaten Slovenian contender Miha Frlic, setting up a thrilling 2026 showdown.
![From start to finish, Gilas Pilipinas sets the tone, breaking records and leaving Guam struggling to keep pace. [photo credit: FIBA.com]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot_459-400x200.png)
The Philippines overwhelmed Guam with record-setting rebounding to start their World Cup 2027 qualifying run on a high note.
![Wooyoung Cho stays sharp as he chases a crucial late-season breakthrough. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/unnamed222-400x200.jpg)
Wooyoung Cho surged to the top at the Bharath Classic in Gujarat, putting himself in prime position for a crucial late-season breakthrough on the Asian Tour.
![Fans anticipate a thrilling finale at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Kindai-0690-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross and Kindai University collide today in San Juan, with the King Crunchers chasing a long-awaited championship and the Japanese guests eyeing a historic league debut finish.
![Anna DeBeer unleashes another decisive swing in ZUS Coffee’s sweep of PLDT. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Zus-vs.-PLDT-Anna-DeBeer-1689-400x200.jpg)
ZUS Coffee surged into the PVL Reinforced Conference Finals after overpowering PLDT in straight sets, putting the Thunderbelles on the brink of their first franchise championship.
![Ryutaro Aun delivers a spike to help Kindai University secure a finals berth. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Savouge-vs-Kindai_Kindai_RYUTARO-Aun-03901-400x200.jpg)
Kindai University overcame Savouge Aesthetics, 25-16, 26-28, 25-20, 25-18, to secure a historic spot in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference championship, setting up a title clash against Criss Cross.
![Brooke Van Sickle fires a powerful spike against Akari in the semifinal decider. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Petrogazz-vs.-Akari-Brooke-Van-Sickle-0906-400x200.jpg)
Petro Gazz battled past Akari in a marathon five-set semifinal match, 25-19, 25-17, 15-25, 22-25, 15-13, securing a spot in the PVL Reinforced Conference finals after an intense two-hour, 10-minute showdown at Araneta Coliseum.
![Heemin Chang takes the lead at the Bharath Classic 2025 after a stellar 64 [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/unnamed221-400x200.jpg)
Korean Heemin Chang surged to the top of the leaderboard on day one of the Bharath Classic 2025 Gujarat, posting an eight-under-par 64 at Kensville Golf Resort. Pukhraj Singh Gill, Jazz Janewattananond, and Poosit Supupramai are close behind.
![Filipina5 makes history with goals from Tolentin and Graversen. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/6R0A0628-400x200.jpg)
Brazil became the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025 after dominating Italy 6‑1, while Portugal, Spain, and Argentina also secured their knockout tickets.