![Stephen Arapoc, president of Muay Thai PH, leads the team with pride and vision in Chengdu. [photo credit: Stephen Arapoc Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/469480336_9305262092839775_6676012236626696315_n-400x200.jpg)
Stephen Arapoc expresses strong belief in Team Philippines’ medal chances as the full delegation arrives for the 2025 Chengdu World Games.
![Chinnie Arroyo powers ZUS Coffee with 21 points to complete a stunning comeback [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-2025-Zus-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Chinnie-Arroyo-8773-400x200.jpg)
ZUS Coffee stunned Choco Mucho with a reverse sweep to claim the final PVL On Tour quarterfinal slot, proving once again their grit in five-set battles.
NBA Africa opens applications for the second Triple-Double Accelerator to support tech-focused startups across sport and creative industries in Africa.
![Ivy Lacsina delivers in the clutch! 16 points and the game-sealing blows to carry Akari forward. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-On-Tour-2025-Petro-Gazz-vs.-Akari-Ivy-Lacsina-8377-400x200.jpg)
Akari swept Petro Gazz in straight sets to secure a Premier Volleyball League On Tour quarterfinal berth, showcasing depth, grit, and growing chemistry.
Red Bull Half Court is back in the Philippines, kicking off high-energy 3-on-3 streetball qualifiers in Davao, Cebu, and Manila this August to October 2025.
![Agatha Wong and Raph Trinidad will carry the flag for PH at the World Games opening. [photo credit: Philippine Olympic Committee Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/515070045_1078101514486085_9168816915747887152_n-400x200.jpg)
The Philippines sends a powerhouse 47-strong delegation of elite athletes to the 2025 Chengdu World Games, featuring seasoned champs and young standouts.
![Cess Robles leads Chery Tiggo with 13 points and clutch plays in the final set. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-Dasma-Chery-Tiggo-vs.-Galeries-Cess-Robles-7529-400x200.jpg)
With composure and experience as their edge, Chery Tiggo weathered Galeries Tower’s upset bid to complete a straight-sets win and move into the PVL quarterfinals.
Farm Fresh dominated Capital1 in straight sets to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the PVL On Tour, unleashing a balanced, all-around performance in Cavite.
![Luka Doncic’s move to the Lakers comes with major financial consequences. [Los Angeles Lakers Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot_78-400x200.png)
Luka Doncic faces a crucial choice on August 3: sign a $223M Lakers extension or test free agency in 2026, just weeks before leading Slovenia in EuroBasket 2025.
![Thad Jean raises the PFL welterweight belt after a five-round victory over Logan Storley in Atlantic City. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PFL_20250801_C1N09669_1-400x200.jpg)
Thad Jean and Movlid Khaybulaev captured championship gold at the 2025 PFL World Tournament Finals in Atlantic City with dominant main event performances.