Blazers Weather Arellano Storm, Claim V-League Pole Position
![Reymark Betco led Benilde with 27 points in the Blazers' five-set victory over Arellano University. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design546-400x200.png)
Benilde survived Arellano in five sets to complete a perfect weekend and claim the solo lead in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
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PH Taekwondo’s Next Chapter: New Center, New Champions
The Philippine Taekwondo Association marked its 50th anniversary as the new National Taekwondo Center rises at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
Vietnam Dominates as PH Tankers Struggle in Open Water Debut
![Bella Aaliya Pano (left) emerges first in the 3K festival event in the girls 16-17-year-old event of the 4th Southeast Asia Open Water Championships yesterday in Malay, Aklan. [PAI/Pet Salvador]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design544-400x200.png)
Vietnam swept the mixed relay golds at the Southeast Asia Open Water Championships as the Philippines finished fourth in both divisions.
Dave Lardizabal Torches Former Squad NU in Letran’s Epic Rally
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Letran rallied from two sets down to stun NU in five sets, with Dave Lardizabal leading the Knights with 22 points.
Cyborg Risked Her PFL Belt to Chase a Number No Woman Owned
![Cris Cyborg retained her PFL featherweight championship after defeating Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design542-400x200.png)
Cris Cyborg kept her PFL featherweight title and reached 30 career wins after defeating Ketlen Vieira in the PFL Tampa main event.
Della Bags Silver in International Debut at Southeast Asia Open Water Championships
Anton Paulo Dominick Della opened the Southeast Asia Open Water Championships with an age-group silver in the men’s 10-kilometer race.
Three International Chess Tournaments Set to Rock the Philippines in November
The Philippines is gearing up for a chess-packed November, with three international tournaments offering titles, FIDE norms, and prize money across Ozamiz and Quezon City.
Hidilyn Diaz’s Gym Gets Government Boost Years After She Built It
Hidilyn Diaz’s Zamboanga gym receives new equipment as the PSC strengthens grassroots weightlifting and backs the next generation of athletes.
Filipino Ex-Champ Loman to Clash With Abramishvili at Pula Arena
Stephen Loman returns to BRAVE CF after five years to face Lasha Abramishvili at the historic Pula Arena in Croatia on Sept. 5.
Jason Kidd, Lauren Jackson Headline First-Ever NBA House Manila
NBA House Philippines 2026 brings Jason Kidd, Lauren Jackson and free basketball experiences to Makati on Aug. 29 and 30.