PH Ends 51-Year Asian Games Drought With U23 Squad
![The Philippines U23 men's national football team prepares for its long-awaited return to the Asian Games after a 51-year absence. [PSC, PFF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design664-400x200.png)
The Philippines will return to Asian Games football for the first time since 1974, with U23 squad set for a tough Group C in Nagoya.
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Culanay’s Career Night Lifts San Beda Over UE in Marathon Match
![Khim Culanay's 13 blocks and 22 points powered San Beda University to its second straight V-League Collegiate Challenge victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design662-400x200.png)
Khim Culanay erupted for 13 blocks and 22 points as San Beda outlasted UE in a five-set V-League Collegiate Challenge thriller.
EST Cola Shocks PVL, Claims Second-Ever Guest Team Crown
![Papatchaya Phontham became the first player from a guest team to earn the PVL Invitational MVP award. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design650-400x200.png)
EST Cola captured the 2026 PVL Invitational title as Papatchaya Phontham became the league’s first guest-team MVP.
PLDT Stuns Creamline Twice, Claims Bronze in Thrilling Rally
![The PLDT High Speed Hitters secured bronze in the PVL Invitational after defeating Creamline for the second time in three days. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design649-400x200.png)
PLDT defeated Creamline for the second time in three days, rallying to win in four sets and secure bronze in the PVL Invitational.
UST Eyes Second Straight Win, Chases Unbeaten Adamson, Arellano
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UST looks to build on its 2-1 start when the Golden Tigresses face Perpetual on Wednesday in the V-League Collegiate Challenge.
Foxies Close PVL Invitational With Dominant Straight-Set Sweep
![Ces Molina delivered a strong all-around performance as Farm Fresh secured fifth place in the PVL Invitational. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design647-400x200.png)
Farm Fresh swept Ho Chi Minh City to finish fifth in the PVL Invitational, closing its campaign with a dominant straight-set victory.
PFL Heavyweight Gold on Line as Sambo King Defends Crown
Vadim Nemkov will defend his PFL heavyweight title against Sergei Bilostenniy at PFL Dubai on Nov. 14 in a battle between camp teammates.
Dr. J’s Love Letter to Philippine Basketball Steals the Show at WTCA Summit
NBA Hall of Famer Julius Erving praised the Philippines as one of the world’s great basketball cultures during a global business forum.
PLDT Stuns Creamline in Meaningless Game That Meant Everything
![Savi Davison leads PLDT with a career-high 37 points in the High Speed Hitters' dramatic five-set victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design640-400x200.png)
PLDT stunned Creamline in five sets despite being eliminated, ending the Cool Smashers’ Finals hopes and sending Nxled to the title round.
Lady Falcons Escape Benilde Scare, Eye Unbeaten Showdown
![Frances Mordi leads Adamson's offense as the Lady Falcons continue their perfect run in the V-League Collegiate Challenge. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design639-400x200.png)
Adamson survived a late Benilde rally to sweep its way to a fourth straight win and move within one victory of a V-League semifinals berth.