The world’s biggest basketball tournament is about to unfold in Manila at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, with basketball legend, Luis Scola, gracing the much-anticipated draw with performances by American rapper Saweetie, Sarah Geronimo, and Billy Crawford this Saturday, April 29 at the Smart Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City.
![Kofi Agyei of Ateneo and Gerald Estores of FEU. [UAAP media]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/UAAP85-MFB-Kofi-Agyei-Gerald-Estores-7809023-400x200.jpg)
Kofi Agyei towed Ateneo de Manila University to a 1-0 win over Far Eastern University to seize the solo lead in the UAAP Season 85 men’s football tournament Thursday, Apr. 13, at the UP Football Field.
![Sisi Rondina and Jovelyn Gonzaga [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Rondina-and-Gonzaga-Finals04_pnvf1-400x200.jpg)
Malacañang has thrown its full support behind two major international tournaments that the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) is hosting later this year.
![Everything is set for BVR Recharged presented by Aboitiz Land at Seafront Residences in San Juan, Batangas on Saturday. [BVR PHOTO]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20230412_135512-400x200.jpg)
The long wait is over as the Beach Volleyball Republic unveils the BVR Recharged presented by Aboitiz Land at Seafront Residences in San Juan, Batangas on Saturday, Apr. 15.
![Justin Rosales of UST [UAAP media]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/UAAP-85-Baseball-Justine-Rosales-UST-400x200.jpg)
The University of Santo Tomas extended its revenge tour with a fourth-straight victory in the second round of the UAAP Season 85 Baseball tournament, beating National University 11-6 on Wednesday, Apr. 12, at the UP Diliman Baseball Field.
![Karl Bugayong of UP [UAAP media]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/UAAP85-MFB-Karl-Bugayong-7800299-400x200.jpg)
KARL Bugayong nailed the penalty deep in stoppage time as University of the Philippines edged University of Santo Tomas, 1-0, Thursday night, Apr. 13, in UAAP Season 85 men’s football tournament held at UP Diliman Football Field.
The San Beda University Lady Red Spikers kicked off its build up for the next NCAA women’s volleyball season after securing the commitment of two Western Visayas standouts.
![Ateneo Blue Eagles coach Tab Baldwin with Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu Grade 12 standouts Raffy Celis and Michael Asoro. [Ateneo photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LVP06700-400x200.jpg)
Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu Grade 12 standouts Raffy Celis and Michael Asoro made their commitment on Monday, Apr. 10, in a press conference held at the school’s campus in Mandaue City.
![Makati FC celebrates its Paul Parker overall championship in the JSSL Singapore Academy 7’s 2023. [JSSL PHOTO]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-2109bbfd746aefc39d1305b18cce4f54-V-400x200.jpg)
Banking on the Girls 2011’s impressive championship run and the Finals appearances by its Girls 2009, Boys 2011 and Boys 2009, Makati FC secured the overall championship for the second time and the first since in 2018.
Ernesto “Judes” Echauz captained Standard Insurance Centennial 5 to line honors in historic fashion as the Rolex China Sea Race returned after a five-year absence.