![Noel Kampton records key points in the five-set thriller. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-FEU-Noel-Kampton-5130-400x200.jpg)
Veteran squad Criss Cross held off a spirited challenge from FEU-DN Steel in a dramatic five-set thriller, claiming the tournament’s first semifinal berth in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational.
![Josh Ybañez delivers a crucial kill in UST-Gameville’s four-set victory. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-2025-UST-vs.-Cignal-Josh-Ybanez-4282-400x200.jpg)
Underdog UST-Gameville overcame defending champion Cignal in a thrilling four-set clash to inch closer to a semifinal spot in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference.
![Noy Pedrosa leads VNS with clutch hits in a must-win match. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-2025-Alpha-vs.-VNS-Noy-Pedrosa-3847-400x200.jpg)
VNS kept its Spikers’ Turf campaign alive with a gritty comeback victory over Alpha Insurance, snapping a four-game skid to stay in the semifinal hunt.
![Kai Ballungay anchors Phoenix with a double-double in a crucial win. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PBA-IMAGES1443-400x200.jpg)
Phoenix ended a four-game slide in dominant fashion, crushing Terrafirma to revive its PBA Philippine Cup playoff hopes.
![Mark Calado paces Savouge with a steady all-around effort. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-2025-Savouge-vs.-Navy-Mark-Calado-3470-400x200.jpg)
Savouge Aesthetics stayed in strong semifinal contention after battling through a gritty third set to sweep PGJC-Navy in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference.
The Dallas Mavericks dismissed general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, cutting ties months after a franchise-altering trade sent Luka Doncic out of Dallas and triggered prolonged fan unrest.
![Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring a goal, leading Instagram follower growth this month. [photo credit: Vinicius Junior Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot_444-400x200.png)
Vinicius Junior leads the pack in online popularity, outpacing Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé with record-breaking social media growth, according to Heepsy.
![Criss Cross King Crunchers prepare for their 5 p.m. clash with FEU-DN Steel at Paco Arena. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Navy-Marck-Espejo-7014-400x200.jpg)
The Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference resumes with a rare four-game schedule, featuring all eight teams competing for semifinal berths at Paco Arena in Manila.
![Key moments will determine which struggling PBA Philippine Cup team revives its playoff hopes. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PBA-IMAGES833-400x200.jpg)
Phoenix Super LPG and Terrafirma collide in a pivotal PBA Philippine Cup clash, both seeking their first wins after four straight losses.
![Yuni Batista sets a new tournament scoring record with 41 points as Chery Tiggo survives a five-set thriller against Capital1 [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Chery-Tiggo-vs.-Capital1-Yuni-Batista-2536-400x200.jpg)
Chery Tiggo Crossovers pulled off a thrilling five-set victory against Capital1 Solar Spikers at the PVL Reinforced Conference, led by Yuni Batista’s record-breaking 41-point performance.