NU escapes UST in five-set thriller to snap skid in V-League 2025
![NU Bulldogs celebrate after escaping UST in a thrilling five-setter at Paco Arena in the V-League 2025. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/VL-2025-MVT-UST-Golden-Spikers-vs-NU-Bulldogs_Celeb-03472-400x200.jpg)
National University survived a fierce five-set duel against UST to halt its slump in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge at Paco Arena.
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Marck Espejo regains form as Alas Pilipinas wraps up Europe camp for FIVB World Championship
![MARCK ESPEJO (sixth from left) and teammates (from left) Bryan Bagunas, Louie Ramirez, Lloyd Josafat, Vince Lorenzo, Peng Taguibolos and Jade Disquitado, who looks undecided as he looks at the rack, get some snacks during a brief stopover in the five-hour bus ride that took them from the city of Piatra Neamt to Romania’s capital Bucharest to take a flight for Portugal during the weekend. [photo credit: PNVF Communications]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/alas-e1755625923472-400x200.png)
Marck Espejo has recovered from injury and is catching up in Alas Pilipinas’ European training camp as the team prepares for the 2025 FIVB World Championship.
FEU tames Ateneo to kick off V-League Collegiate Challenge title defense
![FEU’s Amet Bituin fires a kill against Ateneo’s defense in the V-League Collegiate Challenge 2025. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/VL-2025-MVT-ADMU-Blue-Eagles-vs-FEU-Tamaraws_BITUIN-Amet-Samuel-02999-400x200.jpg)
Far Eastern University opened its title-retention campaign in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge with a four-set victory over Ateneo at Paco Arena.
Lee Westwood, Sungjae Im headline star-studded field at 2025 SJM Macao Open
![Lee Westwood returns to Macau, 26 years after his 1999 victory. [photo: Asian Tour]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/unnamed139-400x200.jpg)
Former world No.1 Lee Westwood and PGA Tour star Sungjae Im will headline the SJM Macao Open from October 16-19 at Macau Golf & Country Club.
Adamson sweeps Benilde, stays unbeaten in 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge
![Adamson’s Shaina Nitura [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/VL-2025-WVT-CSB-Lady-blazers-vs-ADU-Lady-falcons_NITURA-Shaina-Marie-02102-400x200.jpg)
Adamson University rallied from a seven-point deficit to sweep Benilde and remain unbeaten at 3-0 in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
BRAVE CF congratulates Khamzat Chimaev on UFC championship triumph
BRAVE Combat Federation celebrates Khamzat Chimaev’s rise to UFC Champion, honoring his undefeated run in BRAVE CF that launched his global MMA career.
FEU outlasts Letran to bounce back in 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge
![Faida Bakanke leads FEU with 18 points in their bounce-back win. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/VL-2025-WVT-FEU-Lady-Tamaraws-vs-Letran-Lady-Knights_BAKANKE-Faida-02005-400x200.jpg)
FEU Lady Tamaraws recovered from a third-set stumble to defeat Letran in four sets and return to the win column of the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
Eduard Folayang confident Joshua Pacio can make history at ONE 173
Eduard Folayang believes Joshua Pacio’s pursuit of two-division championship glory at ONE 173 can redefine the future of Philippine MMA.
Cignal’s Erika Santos crowned 2025 PVL On Tour MVP after breakout debut season
![Santos’ breakout season helped keep the HD Spikers competitive in every leg. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-Awarding-Erika-Santos-Conference-MVP-2292-400x200.jpg)
Erika Santos wasted no time making an impact in her first year with Cignal, winning the 2025 PVL On Tour MVP after topping the scoring charts and proving herself as one of the league’s rising stars.
PLDT wins first PVL championship after five-set battle with Chery Tiggo
![PLDT celebrates its historic first PVL title after a five-set win over Chery Tiggo. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-PLDT-vs.-Chery-Tiggo-1630-400x200.jpg)
PLDT ended years of waiting by capturing its first PVL crown, outlasting Chery Tiggo in five thrilling sets to complete a perfect sweep in the PVL On Tour.