![Images from the 2024 PVL Draft Combine [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PVL-Draft-Combine-8-400x200.jpg)
Following a historic Finals for the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference, the league turns its attention to the future with the opening of applications for the highly anticipated 2025 PVL Rookie Draft. Aspiring talents now have a chance to join the league’s elite teams through a rigorous selection process.
After a years-long hiatus, the legendary Tour of Luzon returns with 117 riders, 17 teams, and a thrilling eight-stage race that promises to crown new champions on the summit of Baguio.
![Justin Arana led Converge with 19 points and 11 rebounds in a dominating win over Blackwater. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images419-400x200.jpg)
Converge FiberXers torched Blackwater Bossing with a dominant second-half surge, securing a confidence-boosting 111-80 victory before the PBA Commissioner’s Cup takes a two-week pause.
![Jason Perkins returns with impact, sparking Phoenix’s resurgence in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images1424-400x200.jpg)
Jason Perkins’ triumphant return fuels Phoenix Super LPG’s explosive victory over defending champions Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup, snapping their losing streak in thrilling fashion.
![NBA playoff bracket [photo credit: NBA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot_174-400x200.png)
The 2025 NBA Playoffs are here. Get the full breakdown of all 20 teams in contention, from the Play-In Tournament contenders to top-seeded powerhouses in each conference.
![Petro Gazz team celebrates their historic All-Filipino Conference championship. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PVL-AFC-25-Creamline-vs.-Petrogazz-Finals-G3-02191-400x200.jpg)
Petro Gazz dethrones Creamline in a thrilling Game 3 of the 2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference, sealing their first-ever championship with a 25-21, 25-16, 23-25, 25-19 win.
![Xyrus Torres in action for NLEX at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images132-400x200.jpg)
Rookie Xyrus Torres and veteran Robert Bolick led the NLEX Road Warriors to a dominant 109-95 win over Rain or Shine, bouncing back strong in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
![Brooke Van Sickle claims her second straight PVL MVP award [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PVL-AFC-25-Awarding-Brooke-Van-Sickle-MVP-0739-400x200.jpg)
Petro Gazz ace Brooke Van Sickle earned her second straight MVP title in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference, leading a star-studded cast of individual awardees after another dominant season.
![The spotlight stays on Arvin Tolentino during NorthPort’s latest outing. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PBA-Images131-400x200.jpg)
Arvin Tolentino powered NorthPort to a dominant 97-75 win over Terrafirma, nearly notching a triple-double as the Batang Pier opened their 2025 PBA Philippine Cup campaign on a high note.
![Akari celebrates after clinching its first-ever PVL podium finish. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PVL-AFC-25-Akari-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Cams-Victoria-9375-400x200.jpg)
Akari delivered a stunning straight-sets victory over Choco Mucho to seize the bronze medal in the 2025 PVL All-Filipino Conference, marking the team’s first-ever podium finish behind a breakout performance from Eli Soyud.