Galeries Tower Finds Its Winning Touch, Holds Nerve in Fifth Set to Stun Akari
![Eli Soyud Leads Akari With 24 Points Despite Five-Set Loss [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Untitled-Design1212-400x200.png)
Galeries Tower claimed its first PVL All Filipino Conference win, outlasting Akari in five sets at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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Alciso Upsets French Olympic Champ, Advances at WSL Philippines Pro
![Filipino wildcard Jayuard Alciso scored 12.93 points to defeat France’s Kauli Vaast in Round 1 of the WSL Championship Tour Philippines Pro. [PSC | WSL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Untitled-Design1199-400x200.png)
Filipino wildcard Jayuard Alciso defeated Olympic gold medalist Kauli Vaast to advance to Round 2 of the WSL Philippines Pro.
Tokong Tops Brazilian Pupo, Keeps Filipino Hopes Alive in Siargao
Filipino wildcard John Mark Tokong defeated Brazil’s Samuel Pupo with a 16.60-point heat at the WSL Championship Tour Philippines Pro.
Ex-Adamson Star Soyud Turns Trust Into Fireworks for Akari
![Eli Soyud earned the PVL Press Corps Player of the Week honor for her 30-point performance. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Untitled-Design1196-400x200.png)
Eli Soyud delivered 30 points as Akari defeated Farm Fresh in five sets for its second straight PVL victory.
Picklum Hails Filipina Teen Lopez as Next-Gen Inspiration at Cloud 9
World No. 1 Molly Picklum praised Filipina teenager Mara Lopez after their Round 1 matchup at the inaugural WSL Philippines Pro in Siargao.
Philip Ella Juico: A Life in Philippine Sports
![Philip Ella Juico. [By Gabriela Liana S. Barela for the Philippine Information Agency (PIA 3) - "New Clark City Stadium to enhance performance of athletes-PATAFA" - Philippine Information Agency, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=81791071]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Untitled-Design1193-400x200.png)
Former PSC chairman Popoy Juico leaves a legacy in Philippine athletics, youth development and volleyball after decades in sports administration.
RHJ Dominates as TNT Dismantles Top-Seeded Hotshots in Quarterfinals
![Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led TNT with 38 points and nine rebounds in the series-clinching win over Magnolia. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Untitled-Design1192-400x200.png)
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson returned from an Achilles injury with 38 points as TNT swept Magnolia to reach the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals.
Fedor Protégés Collide: Nemkov Defends PFL Heavyweight Title Nov. 14
Team Fedor training partners Vadim Nemkov and Sergei Bilostenniy meet for the PFL heavyweight title at the Nov. 14 Dubai event.
Road Warriors Sweep Fuel Masters, End Semis Drought
![Robert Bolick scored a game-high 23 points to lead NLEX past Phoenix and seal the quarterfinal series. [Peter Baltazar photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Untitled-Design1191-400x200.png)
Robert Bolick scored 23 points as NLEX routed Phoenix, 137-89, to complete a quarterfinal sweep and reach the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals.
Hopkins stuns No. 3 Bryan at Cloud 9, sets up Simmers quarterfinal
![Portugal's Yolanda Hopkins defeated world No. 3 Gabriela Bryan to reach the quarterfinals of the WSL Philippines Pro. [WSL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-Design1187-400x200.png)
Portugal’s Yolanda Hopkins ousted world No. 3 Gabriela Bryan at the WSL Philippines Pro in Siargao and advanced to a quarterfinal against Caitlin Simmers.