Nxled Sweeps PLDT To Bounce Back in PVL Invitational
![MJ Phillips anchors a balanced Nxled lineup during the team's PVL Invitational campaign. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design591-400x200.png)
Nxled bounced back from its loss to Creamline by sweeping defending champion PLDT and evening its PVL Invitational record at 1-1.
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Galanza, Creamline Steamroll Ho Chi Minh for Solo PVL Lead
![Jema Galanza delivered 12 points and 15 excellent digs to earn Player of the Game honors for Creamline. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design590-400x200.png)
Creamline swept Ho Chi Minh in dominant fashion to improve to 2-0 and take the solo lead in the PVL Invitational.
EST Cola Bounces Back, Sweeps Farm Fresh in PVL Invitational
![Papatchaya Phontham led EST Cola with 17 points in the Thai side's bounce-back victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design589-400x200.png)
EST Cola bounced back from its PLDT loss by sweeping Farm Fresh and moving into a four-way tie atop the PVL Invitational standings.
‘I Have Nothing Left to Give’: Messi Announces Shock Retirement From Argentina Amid Grief
![Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after 21 years representing Argentina. [photo credit: Leo Messi Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design586-400x200.png)
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 21-year Argentina career that included World Cup and Copa América glory.
San Juan Launches First Futsal Programme for Grassroots Youth
San Juan City launched its first Futsal Developmental Programme with support from the PSC and PFF to bring the sport closer to young athletes.
Creamline Refuses to Crack, Outlasts Nxled
![Sachi Minowa scored 19 points in her official return to the PVL with Creamline. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PVL-INV-26-Creamline-vs.-Nxled-Jaja-Santiago-Minowa-2145-400x200.jpg)
Creamline survived a late challenge from Nxled to secure a four-set victory and join PLDT atop the early PVL Invitational standings.
PLDT Title Defense Begins with Gutsy Four-Set Win vs Thais
![Savi Davison led PLDT with 30 points in the defending champions' opening victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PVL-INV-26-PLDT-vs.-THA-Savi-Davison-1293-400x200.jpg)
PLDT High Speed Hitters opened their PVL Invitational Conference title defense with a four-set victory over Thailand’s EST Cola.
Gilas Breaks 13-Year Iran Jinx in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
![Kai Sotto posted 13 points and 16 rebounds as his strong interior presence helped Gilas Pilipinas handle Iran's physical frontline. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design582-400x200.png)
Gilas Pilipinas ended a 13-year drought against Iran with a 68-56 victory, completing a perfect Window 4 sweep in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.
UST’s Winless Curse Continues in Heartbreaking 5-Set Loss
![Gboy de Vega led the UST Golden Spikers with 18 points in their five-set loss to Arellano University. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/VL-2026-UST-vs.-AU-Gboy-De-Vega-0235-400x200.jpg)
UST remained winless after Arellano escaped with a five-set victory, leaving the Golden Spikers 0-3 in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
Lardizabal Erupts as Letran Shocks Unbeaten Benilde
![Dave Lardizabal led Letran with 24 points in the Knights' five-set upset of Benilde. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design581-400x200.png)
Letran rallied from a 2-1 deficit to stun Benilde in five sets, ending the Blazers’ unbeaten run in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.