![Jimenez delivered a career-high 23 points to lift Galeries Tower past Cignal. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Cignal-vs.-Galeries-Ysa-Jimenez-8962-1024x683.jpg)
Ysa Jimenez stepped up when it mattered most, earning the PVL Press Corps Player of the Week honors after leading Galeries Tower to a stunning upset over Cignal and securing the team’s first-ever quarterfinals appearance in the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference.
![Leaders from government, private sector, and youth organizations discuss sport’s role in social development at the Finance In Common Conference. [photo credit: Youth Charter Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/480236019_969792765252861_5690302658779560961_n-1024x768.jpg)
Youth Charter urges stronger collaboration at Sport for Development Finance Investment forum
The Youth Charter has issued a global call to action at the Sport for Development Finance Investment Forum, urging governments, private investors, and NGOs to unite in building Community Campuses that empower youth through sports, education, and vocational training.
Brazilian star Victor Hugo joins BRAVE Combat Federation’s Featherweight Division
Brazilian MMA veteran Victor Hugo has signed with BRAVE Combat Federation, bringing his 25-5 record and dominant submission skills to the stacked Featherweight division.
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Cignal, Criss Cross eye fourth straight wins in Spikers’ Turf Open Conference
Defending champion Cignal and powerhouse Criss Cross aim to extend their three-game winning streaks as they face determined challengers in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
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Basketball Africa League announces 12 teams for historic fifth season
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2025 season tips off April 5 in Morocco, featuring six first-time teams and former champions. With games across three conferences leading to the playoffs in South Africa, the competition promises to be the most exciting yet.
BRAVE CF Lightweight Rankings: Abdysalam Kubanychbek reigns supreme
bdysalam Kubanychbek continues his dominant run as BRAVE Combat Federation’s Lightweight Champion, successfully defending his title at BRAVE CF 87. With top contenders Rauli Tutarauli and Olzhas Eskaraev chasing the belt, can anyone stop Kubanychbek’s reign?
Guntaek Koh extends lead heading into Final Round of New Zealand Open
Korean golfer Guntaek Koh takes a commanding four-shot lead at 22-under after a solid third-round 66 at the New Zealand Open presented by Sky Sport. Chasing his first international title, Koh will look to hold off Australia’s Ryan Peake and a group of top Asian Tour contenders in the final round.
Stamp Fairtex vs. Denice Zamboanga set for ONE 173 title unification in Denver
ONE Championship returns to Ball Arena in Denver for ONE 173 on August 1, headlined by a Women’s Atomweight MMA World Title unification bout between Stamp Fairtex and Denice Zamboanga. The long-awaited showdown will determine the undisputed champion.
BRAVE CF Unveils Official Bantamweight Rankings for 2025
Newly crowned champion Nicholas Hwende leads the latest BRAVE CF Bantamweight rankings, with former titleholder Nkosi Ndebele ranked as the No. 1 contender. Serbian standout Borislav Nikolić is next in line for a title shot, while Hamza Kooheji, Khurshed Nazarov, and Velimurad Alkhasov round out the top five in a stacked division.
![The Cool Smashers celebrate after sweeping Nxled to secure a PVL quarterfinal berth. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PVL-AFC-25-Creamline-vs.-Nxled-0340-1024x683.jpg)
Creamline sweeps Nxled, cruises into PVL quarterfinals
Top-seeded Creamline Cool Smashers showcased their dominance with a 25-18, 25-17, 25-17 sweep over Nxled in the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference qualifying round. With Bea de Leon leading the way, the defending champions secured a quarterfinal berth in commanding fashion.