![Marlee Smith celebrates the match-winning point against Akari at the Ynares Center in Montalban. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Choco-Mucho-vs.-Akari-Marlee-Smith-4635-400x200.jpg)
Choco Mucho finished the PVL Reinforced Conference on a high note with a 25-23, 21-25, 25-23, 25-21 victory over Akari, showcasing grit and teamwork despite being out of the quarterfinal race.
The Professional Fighters League has appointed sports media veteran Lenny Daniels as its new COO, overseeing global operations, brand strategy, and commercial expansion.
![Anna DeBeer powers the Thunderbelles with another strong all-around performance. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Zus-vs.-Nxled-Anna-DeBeer-3537-400x200.jpg)
Zus Coffee regained its edge with a straight-set win over Nxled, restoring momentum just before the PVL Reinforced Conference quarterfinals.
B.LEAGUE will host the Hope ASIA Hoop Festival 2025 on November 22–23 at 7th Avenue in Bonifacio Global City, bringing clinics, competitions and community programs to Filipino fans.
![Memphis faces another stretch without its All-Star guard due to injury. [Memphis Grizzlies Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot_448-400x200.png)
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant for at least two weeks after the All-Star guard strained his right calf during a loss over the weekend, adding to the team’s growing injury concerns.
![PLDT faces a pivotal showdown that could redefine its knockout path. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Galeries-vs.-PLDT-Majoy-Baron-52201-400x200.jpg)
With the PVL quarterfinal field set but the rankings still fluid heading into Monday, Nov. 24, teams are navigating a tense finish that could drastically alter their knockout paths.
![Champions Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons headline the women's podium finishers. [BVR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EM-4202-400x200.jpg)
Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons rallied past Alas teammates Sunny Villapando and Dij Rodriguez to claim the women’s title at the PNVF Beach Volleyball Invitational in Santa Rosa, Laguna.
Gatorade and the Department of Education have launched the Fuel Tomorrow Academy, a multi-phase program designed to improve hydration habits, movement, and sports access for junior high school students nationwide.
![Garcia celebrates a key point as Criss Cross closes out a tight endgame. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-2025-CKC-vs-UST-Jude-Garcia2-400x200.jpg)
Jude Garcia earned the season’s first Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week honor after spearheading Criss Cross through a dominant stretch in the Invitational Conference.
![The Alas Pilipinas U16 squad celebrates its successful world championship qualification after the Asian tournament. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/alas-16-girls-2-400x200.png)
The Alas Pilipinas girls’ under-16 squad surged to world No. 25 after its breakthrough qualifying run for the 2026 FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship, marking the highest ranking ever reached by a Philippine volleyball team.