![Lirick Mendoza anchors FEU’s net defense in the crucial win. [V-League photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/VL-2025-Finals-G2-DLSU-vs.-FEU-Lirick-Mendoza-8505-400x200.jpg)
Far Eastern University delivered a dominant sweep of De La Salle University to force a winner-take-all Game 3 in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge Finals.
![Christian McCaffrey steps up in a depleted 49ers offense. [photo credit: Christian McCaffrey Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot_411-400x200.png)
Despite a wave of injuries, the San Francisco 49ers leaned on depth and defense to edge the Los Angeles Rams, 26–23, in overtime on Thursday Night Football.
![Petallo shows her all-around game to keep the Lady Tamaraws alive. [V-League photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/VL-2025-Finals-G2-FEU-vs.-ADU-Gerz-Petallo-7795-400x200.jpg)
Far Eastern University outlasted Adamson University in four sets to extend the V-League Collegiate Challenge Finals to a deciding Game 3.
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With the ITCs finally cleared, the PVL Reinforced Conference moves into full swing, promising high-intensity matchups, international star power, and unpredictable outcomes.
Before BRAVE CF heads to Vilnius for BRAVE CF 99, the promotion reflected on the defining performances from BRAVE CF 98 in Zhengzhou and BRAVE CF: GEORGIA VS. THE WORLD in Tbilisi. Omar Solomanov, Rauli Tutarauli, Nicholas Hwende, and Lasha Abramishvili delivered statement wins that reshaped the title landscape.
![Choco Mucho’s Kat Tolentino powers a spike against Capital1’s defense in their PVL Reinforced Conference opener. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-25-Choco-Mucho-vs.-Capital1-Kat-Tolentino-6913-400x200.jpg)
With Kat Tolentino and Maddie Madayag back in the fold, Choco Mucho overpowered Capital1 in straight sets to open its PVL Reinforced Conference campaign.
![ZUS Coffee libero Alyssa Eroa anchors the defense with 22 excellent digs. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-25-Zus-vs.-Akari-Alyssa-Eroa-6253-400x200.jpg)
ZUS Coffee overcame Akari in a thrilling five-set opener of the PVL Reinforced Conference, as homegrown stars rose to the occasion amid the absence of foreign reinforcements.
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The 1,600-strong Philippine delegation will don elegant, handcrafted Avel Bacudio-designed uniforms as they march at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games opening ceremony in Bangkok on December 9.
BRAVE CF Hall of Famer Mohammad Fakhreddine will challenge Alex Lohoré for the interim super welterweight world title at BRAVE 100 in Bahrain, as he looks to become a three-division champion.
![La Salle celebrates after overpowering FEU in Game 1 of the Finals. [V-League photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/VL2025-MVT-Finals-DLSU-vs-FEU_DLSU_Celeb-02337-400x200.jpg)
De La Salle University delivered a composed, methodical performance to dismantle defending champion FEU in straight sets, taking Game 1 of the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge Finals.