![Cleopas emphasizes the importance of early training in developing basketball skills. [Milcu photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Joph-Cleopas-2-400x200.jpg)
Perpetual Junior ALTAs head coach Joph Cleopas highlights the importance of strong fundamentals in basketball, emphasizing that raw talent alone is not enough for success.
![Cignal and Criss Cross players prepare for an intense Spikers’ Turf Finals clash. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Kim-Malabunga-6679-400x200.jpg)
Defending champion Cignal and red-hot Criss Cross face off in Game One of the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference Finals, with both teams aiming for the coveted title.
The NBA season continues on April 2, 2025, with key matchups featuring the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves, Bulls vs. Raptors, and Hawks vs. Blazers. Get betting odds, predictions, and expert analysis to maximize your wagers.
![Myla Pablo rises for the clutch game-winning attack against Choco Mucho. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PVL-AFC-25-Choco-Mucho-vs.-Petro-Gazz-Myla-Pablo-8271-400x200.jpg)
Petro Gazz rallied from a six-point deficit in Set 4 to defeat Choco Mucho in a dramatic finish, moving a step closer to the PVL All-Filipino Finals.
![UST's Sofiah Pagara and Khy Progella celebrate a point during their gold medal match versus NU's Honey Grace Cordero and Kizil Doren Quijote. [photo credit: BVR]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/KP1_50921-400x200.jpg)
Alas Pilipinas will feature top college stars in the Rebisco AVC Beach Tour Nuvali Open, where elite teams from 11 nations will compete for beach volleyball supremacy.
![Alex Compton [photo credit: Milcu]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Alex-Compton-in-Milcu-400x200.jpg)
Former Alaska Aces head coach Alex Compton has named Kevin Racal and Ping Exciminiano as the best defenders he has ever coached, highlighting their on-ball and off-ball defensive prowess.
![Alyssa Valdez fires a decisive hit as Creamline cruises past Akari in straight sets. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PVL-AFC-25-Creamline-vs.-Akari-Alyssa-Valdez-7081-400x200.jpg)
Facing the risk of missing the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference Finals for the first time in seven editions, Creamline delivered a commanding straight-sets victory over Akari, 25-18, 25-19, 25-19, to stay in contention.
![Carlo Bumina-ang looks to deliver another explosive performance at ONE Fight Night 30. [ONE Championship photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Carlo-Bumina-ang-knocks-out-Turkish-foe-in-23-seconds-400x200.jpg)
Filipino fighter Carlo “The Bull” Bumina-ang is set to make a statement at ONE Fight Night 30 as he faces Argentina’s Mauro Mastromarini in Bangkok.
Get expert previews, betting odds, and predictions for the MPBL April 1, 2025 matchups. Learn key insights and betting tips for Bulacan vs. Muntinlupa, Davao vs. Parañaque, and Rizal vs. Mindoro.
![Ish Polvorosa [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Ish-Polvorosa-6981-400x200.jpg)
Ish Polvorosa claims his second Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week award after powering Criss Cross to the 2025 finals with a flawless 13-game sweep. The King Crunchers’ steady setter aims to finish the job and bring home the championship.