![Kai Sotto posted 13 points and 16 rebounds as his strong interior presence helped Gilas Pilipinas handle Iran's physical frontline. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design582-400x200.png)
Gilas Pilipinas ended a 13-year drought against Iran with a 68-56 victory, completing a perfect Window 4 sweep in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.
![Gboy de Vega led the UST Golden Spikers with 18 points in their five-set loss to Arellano University. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/VL-2026-UST-vs.-AU-Gboy-De-Vega-0235-400x200.jpg)
UST remained winless after Arellano escaped with a five-set victory, leaving the Golden Spikers 0-3 in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
![Dave Lardizabal led Letran with 24 points in the Knights' five-set upset of Benilde. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design581-400x200.png)
Letran rallied from a 2-1 deficit to stun Benilde in five sets, ending the Blazers’ unbeaten run in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
![Frances Mordi leads Adamson University's title defense after scoring a match-high 17 points against Letran. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design580-400x200.png)
Adamson University stayed unbeaten at 3-0 after sweeping Letran in straight sets to keep its V-League title defense on track.
The Philippine Football Federation won two major honours at the Philippine Sports Tourism Awards after hosting the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup.
![Samantha Tiratira led all scorers with 13 points as Arellano University remained unbeaten after five matches against Benilde. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design578-400x200.png)
Arellano University survived De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in five sets to remain unbeaten at 3-0.
Amil Tutić enters BRAVE CF 108 with a major endorsement and a chance to prove his potential against Croatia’s Ivan Kiš at Pula Arena.
![Kai Sotto made his return to the men's national team a memorable one during the Philippines' win over Jordan. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design567-400x200.png)
Kevin Quiambao and Kai Sotto delivered the decisive moments as Gilas Pilipinas escaped Jordan 82-81 in overtime at the Mall of Asia Arena.
![Alexandra Eala will face a deeper field in Singapore. [WTA photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design560-400x200.png)
Alexandra Eala faces a deeper field as the Singapore Tennis Open returns as a WTA 500 event from Sept. 21-27.
![Jaja Santiago-Minowa marked her PVL return as Creamline faced Galeries Tower during the PVL On Tour stop in Victorias City. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design557-400x200.png)
Jaja Santiago-Minowa made her PVL return after five years as Creamline capped its Victorias City homecoming with a straight-set win over Galeries Tower.