![Javi Gomez de Liano drives the Hotshots’ turnaround with timely scoring [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PBA-IMAGES733-400x200.jpg)
Magnolia erased a double-digit hole and overpowered Blackwater behind a fierce second-half surge to climb back into contention in the Philippine Cup.
![Jerom Lastimosa looks to spark Magnolia’s offense in their next outing. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PBA-IMAGES646-400x200.jpg)
Magnolia looks to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss and reclaim a top-four spot as it faces struggling Blackwater in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
![Brock Purdy is expected to return for the 49ers after missing six games with a toe injury. [Brock Purdy Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot_446-400x200.png)
The San Francisco 49ers are counting on the return of quarterback Brock Purdy to reignite their playoff run, while the injury-depleted Arizona Cardinals face another test with Jacoby Brissett at the helm.
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will crown its first-ever African champions at the PFL Africa Finals in Cotonou, Benin on December 20, featuring elite fighters from across the continent.
![Criss Cross seeks to keep its perfect record intact heading into the semifinals. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-FEU-Paul-Colinares-4877-400x200.jpg)
Cignal and Savouge Aesthetics face off in a high-stakes Spikers’ Turf battle for the second semifinal berth, while UST-Gameville eyes another upset against unbeaten Criss Cross at Paco Arena.
![The Chargers celebrate their fourth win of the PVL Reinforced Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Akari-vs.-Nxled-6250-400x200.jpg)
Akari reignited its PVL Reinforced Conference quarterfinal hopes after sweeping sister team Nxled in a dominant performance at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
BRAVE CF could open 2026 with fireworks as Bantamweight World Champion Borislav Nikolić and Flyweight World Champion Muhammad Mokaev hint at a blockbuster champion-versus-champion bout.
![Coco Schwan rises for a kill as Creamline clinches a quarterfinal berth in the PVL Reinforced Conference. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Creamline-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Coco-Schwan-6926-400x200.jpg)
Defending champion Creamline overcame a spirited third-set challenge from Choco Mucho to secure a straight-sets victory and clinch a PVL Reinforced Conference quarterfinal berth at the Araneta Coliseum.
![Hung Chien-yao lines up a putt en route to a sizzling 65 at Taifong Golf Club. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/251113-TG25-R1-Hung_Chien-yao-023-400x200.jpg)
Local favorite Hung Chien-yao carded a sizzling seven-under 65 to seize the first-round lead at the Taiwan Glass Taifong Open, keeping his 2026 Asian Tour card hopes alive.
![Cignal’s Erika Santos soars against ZUS Coffee’s Chinnie Arroyo at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Cignal-vs.-Zus-Erika-Santos-5439-400x200.jpg)
Cignal unleashed a stunning sweep over previously unbeaten ZUS Coffee, banking on a balanced attack and solid defense to strengthen its PVL Reinforced Conference quarterfinal bid.