Manny Pacquiao met with Dubai Sports Council officials to explore opportunities for enhancing sports development, including the historic 2024 MPBL Championship games and new academies.
![Nico Almendras shines with 19 points in a key win for Criss Cross. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ST-INV-24-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-Nico-Almendras-2207-400x200.jpg)
The King Crunchers secured the top seed in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference semifinals after a dominant win over Savouge, finishing the eliminations with a six-game winning streak.
![An epic win for Shaw and Rodriguez at the BPT Challenge Nuvali! 🏖️ [PR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Team-USA-Toni-Rodriguez-and-Molly-Shaw-Gold05-400x200.jpg)
Molly Shaw and Toni Rodriguez stunned the volleyball world with an unexpected victory at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge in Nuvali, claiming the gold medal after a thrilling final against the Netherlands’ Sonneville and Piersma.
Fan favorites Sofía González, María Belén Carro, and the Bello twins continued to thrill at the Beach Pro Tour Challenge Nuvali with exciting victories in the Round of 12.
![Savouge Spin Doctors secure their spot in the semifinals with a dominant victory over the EcoOil La Salle Green Oilers [Spikers' Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ST-INV-2024-DLSU-vs.-Savouge-Sherwin-Caritativo-9872-400x200.jpg)
Savouge Spin Doctors secured the last semifinal berth in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference with a dominant straight-set victory over the EcoOil La Salle Green Oilers.
![Mark Calado [Spikers' Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ST-INV-2024-Cignal-vs.-Navy-Mark-Calado-9571-400x200.jpg)
Cignal HD Spikers ended their elimination round with a dominant win over the Navy Sealions. With seven straight victories, they secured the top seed for the semifinals.
![A fierce battle at the Nuvali Sand Courts as Alas Pilipinas fights hard against the top-ranked Bello twins in the World Beach Pro Tour Challenge. [PR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Team-Alas-James-Buytrago-and-Rancel-Varga01-400x200.jpg)
The Bello twins from England proved unstoppable in their opening match at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge Nuvali, defeating Alas Pilipinas in straight sets. Despite strong performances from Ran Abdilla and Lerry Francisco, the Filipino pair could not overcome the world’s top-ranked duo. Read about the intense competition in Santa Rosa.
![Alas Pilipinas Alexa Polidario and Jenny Gaviola against the world No. 123 from Australia [PR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Alas-Pilipinas-Alexa-Polidario-and-Jenny-Gaviola-against-team-Aus05-400x200.jpg)
Australian stars Jasmine Fleming and Elizabeth Alchin overpowered Philippine pairs on Day 1 of the BPT Challenge Nuvali, showcasing their global experience and dominance.
![Luoisa Gamban [Spikers' Turf Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Spiker-Turf-Invitational-2024-Savouge-vs-DNavigators-Luoisa-Gamban-2-Copy1-400x200.jpg)
Savouge and EcoOil La Salle clash at 6 p.m. on Friday at the Ynares Sports Arena, with semifinal hopes at stake.
![Cignal HD Spikers rally from a first-set loss to dominate the FEU Ultras in their Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference semifinal matchup [Spikers Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Spiker-Turf-Invitational-2024-Cignal-vs-FEU-Jerlord-Talisayan-4-400x200.jpg)
The Cignal HD Spikers overcame a challenging first set to defeat the DN Steel FEU Ultras in four sets (25-27, 25-21, 25-20, 25-20) at the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference semifinals. Powered by standout performances from Mark Calado and Louie Ramirez, Cignal secured a crucial victory and clinched a semifinal berth, further strengthening their push for another championship title. Meanwhile, the FEU Ultras, missing star spiker Dryx Saavedra, struggled to maintain momentum despite a valiant effort.