Shai Nitura Returns, Adamson Crushes UE to Near Finals Berth
![Shai Nitura returned to the Adamson lineup as the Lady Falcons swept UE in Game 1 of the V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinals. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design895-400x200.png)
Shai Nitura returned as Adamson swept UE in Game 1 of the V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinals, moving one win from the Finals.
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EJ Obiena Is No Longer Alone: Philippines Track Team Storms Asian Games
EJ Obiena, John Cabang Tolentino and Victoria Bossong delivered three medals for the Philippines in athletics at the Asian Games.
Possible Shai Nitura Return Adds Twist to Adamson-UE V-League Semifinal
![Shai Nitura could return for Adamson University as the defending champions begin their V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinal series against UE. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design881-400x200.png)
Shai Nitura could return as Adamson University begins its V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinal series against University of the East.
Philippines Stuns Asian Games With Historic Sepak Takraw Silver
![The Philippine women's sepak takraw team won historic silver after reaching its first Asian Games final in Aichi-Nagoya 2026. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design880-400x200.png)
The Philippine women’s sepak takraw team won a historic silver after reaching its first Asian Games final and podium in Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Paalam Edges Zhang, Locks In Medal at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
![Carlo Paalam advanced to the Asian Games 2026 men's 55kg semifinals after edging China's Jiamao Zhang by split decision. [POC Media pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design879-400x200.png)
Carlo Paalam edged China’s Jiamao Zhang by split decision to reach the men’s 55kg semifinals and secure an Asian Games medal.
Eala Blanks Thai Foe in Second Set, Storms Into Asian Games QF
![Alex Eala advanced to the Asian Games 2026 women's singles quarterfinals after defeating Thailand's Patcharin Cheapchandej, 6-1, 6-0. [POC Media pool photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design878-400x200.png)
Top seed Alex Eala crushed Thailand’s Patcharin Cheapchandej, 6-1, 6-0, in 55 minutes to reach the Asian Games 2026 women’s singles quarterfinals.
Arellano Survives Wild Finish vs. Letran to Stay Perfect
![T-Mc Ongotan posted a career-best 29 points to lead Arellano University past Letran in NCAA Season 102. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design877-400x200.png)
T-Mc Ongotan erupted for a career-best 29 points as Arellano University escaped Letran, 82-81, to remain unbeaten in NCAA Season 102.
Jamal Diaz’s Two Daggers Break Mapua’s Three-Game Losing Skid
![Jamal Diaz scored all six of Mapua's points in the final 1:25, including two late three-pointers. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design876-400x200.png)
Jamal Diaz hit two late threes as Mapua rallied from five points down to stun defending champion San Beda, 55-54.
Benilde Ends DLSU’s Season, Reaches Semis for First Time
![The Benilde Blazers advanced to the V-League semifinals for the first time in program history. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design871-400x200.png)
Benilde eliminated DLSU in four sets to secure its first-ever V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinal berth.
PH Hurdler Ends 71-Year Medal Drought, Eyes LA Olympics Next
![John Cabang Tolentino clocked a season-best 13.48 seconds to secure Asian Games bronze in the 110-meter hurdles. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design870-400x200.png)
John Cabang Tolentino won bronze in the 110m hurdles, ending a 71-year wait for a Filipino male hurdler to medal at the Asian Games.