![Adrian Villados steadies the offense during Criss Cross’ unbeaten start [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-Invitational-Conference_Criss-Cross-vs-VNS_VILLADOS-Adrian-06600-400x200.jpg)
With Ish Polvorosa sidelined, Adrian Villados has risen to the challenge, steering Criss Cross to a 3-0 start and earning Spikers’ Turf Player of the Week honors.
Bahrain’s own Hamza Kooheji enters BRAVE CF 100 with the weight of history, pride, and a nation behind him as he challenges for the bantamweight world title in Isa Town.
BRAVE Combat Federation returns home to Bahrain with BRAVE CF 100 and BRAVE CF 101 on November 7 and 9, delivering a stacked fight week featuring three world title fights, elite global talent, community programs, and fan festivals across Isa Town and Manama.
InLife renewed its title sponsorship for the 2026 TBR Dream Marathon, set February 15 in Alabang, supporting a record 3,000 first- and second-time marathoners in their life-changing journey to 42 kilometers.
![PSC and DoT officials align on boosting the country’s sports tourism roadmap. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/viber_image_2025-11-02_10-05-01-289-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine Sports Commission praised President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for formalizing the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee, a move seen as a major step in positioning the Philippines as a global sports hub.
![Criss Cross celebrates a key point in its four-set win over Cignal. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Jude-Garcia-3726-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross tightened its hold on the top spot in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference after surviving Cignal in four sets on Sunday night, keeping its unbeaten run intact.
![Japeth Aguilar leads the way with a standout performance in the paint. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PBA-Images-30-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra roared back into form with a commanding 104-74 win over NLEX, ending a three-game slide and tightening the Philippine Cup playoff race on Sunday in Antipolo.
![PATRICK COO (right) in action against Asuma Nakai. [photo credit: Patrick Coo FB]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/patrick-coo-right-and-Asuma-Nakai--400x200.png)
Patrick Coo secured a bronze medal at the Asian BMX championships in Japan, giving the Philippines a promising boost ahead of the Southeast Asian Games in Thailand in December.
NIL Philippines has been launched as a new platform to help Filipino athletes build their brands, secure partnerships, and maximize their commercial value beyond sport.
![UST-Gameville celebrates a key Spikers’ Turf victory to stay in semifinal contention. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-UST-vs.-VNS-Trevor-Valera-3239-400x200.jpg)
UST-Gameville bounced back in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference with a four-set win over VNS on Sunday, tightening its semifinal chase behind a balanced team effort.