![Adamson’s Shaina Nitura soars for a kill against Arellano’s defense. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-Adamson-Lady-Falcons-vs-Arellano-Lady-Chiefs-Shaina-Nitura-2-400x200.jpg)
Adamson University stayed unbeaten at 4-0 after sweeping Arellano in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge behind Shaina Nitura’s 21 points.
From Ran Takahashi of Japan to Brazil’s Lucarelli, the world’s best players are urging fans to watch the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship in the Philippines this September.
![Two eagles power Malaysia’s Ariffin to the top in Jakarta [photo credit: Asian Tour ]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/unnamed146-400x200.jpg)
Backed by two eagles and a bogey-free round, Malaysia’s Shahriffuddin Ariffin stormed into the solo lead at the halfway stage of the Mandiri Indonesia Open.
![Jema Galanza shines with 18 points to lead Creamline into the bronze medal match. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Creamline-vs.-Zus-Jema-Galanza-2143-400x200.jpg)
The Creamline Cool Smashers dominated ZUS Coffee in straight sets to secure a spot in the PVL Invitational bronze medal match against Chery Tiggo.
![Nagisa Komatsuda delivers a career-best 31 points to power Kobe Shinwa’s epic rally. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Chery-Tiggo-vs.-Kobe-Shinwa-Nagisa-Komatsuda-0956-400x200.jpg)
From the brink of elimination to an unforgettable rally, Kobe Shinwa clawed back from two sets down to shock Chery Tiggo and advance to the PVL Invitational Finals.
ONE Women’s Atomweight Champion Denice Zamboanga has pulled out of her scheduled World Title defense against Ayaka Miura at ONE 173 due to medical reasons.
![Poland’s Wilfredo Leon prepares to lead the top-ranked squad in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025. [FIVB photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Wilfredo-Leon_poland-400x200.png)
The FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 lands in Manila with Italy, France, Poland, and Brazil leading the charge against the world’s elite squads.
![Vanchai Luangnitikul fired a 65 to seize the first-round lead at the Mandiri Indonesia Open. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/unnamed145-400x200.jpg)
Thai golfer Vanchai Luangnitikul carded a seven-under-par 65 to grab the first-round lead at the US$500,000 Mandiri Indonesia Open at Pondok Indah Golf Course.
![Savi Davison powers PLDT with 26 points in their PVL Invitational sweep. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-PLDT-vs.-Zus-Savi-Davison-0250-400x200.jpg)
PLDT shook off a sluggish start to defeat ZUS Coffee in four sets and complete a 5-0 sweep in the PVL Invitational prelims, heading into the finals.
![Nagisa Komatsuda led with 21 points and solid reception for Kobe Shinwa. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Cignal-vs.-Kobe-Shinwa-Nagisa-Komatsuda-9686-400x200.jpg)
Kobe Shinwa survived Cignal’s late surge, escaping with a 25-7, 25-18, 19-25, 27-25 win to stay in PVL Invitational semifinal contention.