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Mapua stuns Ateneo for first win in V-League Collegiate Challenge 2025

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025Comments Off

Mapua University broke through with its first win in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge, edging Ateneo in four thrilling sets behind Alyanna Ong and Freighanne Garcia.

Adamson’s Shaina Nitura soars for a kill against Arellano’s defense. [PVL Images]

Adamson sweeps Arellano for fourth straight win in V-League Collegiate Challenge

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025Comments Off

Adamson University stayed unbeaten at 4-0 after sweeping Arellano in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge behind Shaina Nitura’s 21 points.

Ran Takahashi looks forward to leading Japan at the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship in Manila.

Global stars rally fans for FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship in Manila

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025Comments Off

From Ran Takahashi of Japan to Brazil’s Lucarelli, the world’s best players are urging fans to watch the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship in the Philippines this September.

Two eagles power Malaysia’s Ariffin to the top in Jakarta [photo credit: Asian Tour ]

Ariffin soars with two eagles to grab halfway lead at Mandiri Indonesia Open

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025Comments Off

Backed by two eagles and a bogey-free round, Malaysia’s Shahriffuddin Ariffin stormed into the solo lead at the halfway stage of the Mandiri Indonesia Open.

Jema Galanza shines with 18 points to lead Creamline into the bronze medal match. [PVL Images]

Creamline sweeps ZUS Coffee to set up bronze medal clash with Chery Tiggo in PVL Invitational

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025Comments Off

The Creamline Cool Smashers dominated ZUS Coffee in straight sets to secure a spot in the PVL Invitational bronze medal match against Chery Tiggo.

Nagisa Komatsuda delivers a career-best 31 points to power Kobe Shinwa’s epic rally. [PVL Images]

Kobe Shinwa stuns Chery Tiggo with epic comeback to reach PVL Invitational Finals

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025Comments Off

From the brink of elimination to an unforgettable rally, Kobe Shinwa clawed back from two sets down to shock Chery Tiggo and advance to the PVL Invitational Finals.

Heartbreak for fans as Denice Zamboanga pulls out of her first title defense against Ayaka Miura.

Denice Zamboanga withdraws from ONE 173 title defense against Ayaka Miura

August 29, 2025Comments Off

ONE Women’s Atomweight Champion Denice Zamboanga has pulled out of her scheduled World Title defense against Ayaka Miura at ONE 173 due to medical reasons.

Poland’s Wilfredo Leon prepares to lead the top-ranked squad in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025. [FIVB photo]

Italy, France, Poland headline FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 in Manila

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025Comments Off

The FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 lands in Manila with Italy, France, Poland, and Brazil leading the charge against the world’s elite squads.

Vanchai Luangnitikul fired a 65 to seize the first-round lead at the Mandiri Indonesia Open. [Asian Tour photo]

Vanchai Luangnitikul shines with 65 to lead opening round of Mandiri Indonesia Open

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025Comments Off

Thai golfer Vanchai Luangnitikul carded a seven-under-par 65 to grab the first-round lead at the US$500,000 Mandiri Indonesia Open at Pondok Indah Golf Course.