Guillermo Paredes, FIVB Rules and Refereeing Commission president, is leading a five-day refresher course for 34 referees in preparation for the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in the Philippines.
![Grethcel Soltones leads Akari’s attack as they battle past a tough Galeries Tower squad. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Akari-vs.-Galeries-Grethcel-Soltones-9878-1024x683.jpg)
Akari outlasts Galeries Tower to clinch PVL semifinal berth
Akari battled past a resilient Galeries Tower in a five-set thriller, securing a spot in the PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals with a hard-fought 19-25, 25-20, 16-25, 25-20, 15-12 victory.
![Patrick Reed [photo credit: Paul Lakatos]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ISM_25_250320_PATRICK_REED_122-1024x679.jpg)
Patrick Reed leads International Series Macau with brilliant opening round
Patrick Reed continued his dominance in the Greater Bay Area, firing a flawless seven-under-par 63 to grab the first-round lead at the International Series Macau. The American leads by one over Miguel Tabuena, Peter Uihlein, and Kalle Samooja in the $2 million Asian Tour event.
![Choco Mucho players celebrate their hard-fought win to advance to the PVL semifinals. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Choco-Mucho-vs.-PLDT-8301-1024x683.jpg)
Choco Mucho edges PLDT in five-set thriller to reach PVL semifinals
Choco Mucho secured a semifinal berth in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference after outlasting PLDT in a dramatic five-set battle at the Philsports Arena.
![Chumason Njigha [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Navy-vs.-Criss-Cross-Chumason-Njigha-7521-1024x683.jpg)
Savouge, Criss Cross, and Cignal complete elimination round with strong finishes ahead of Spikers’ Turf semifinals
Savouge, Criss Cross, and Cignal secured victories to close out the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference eliminations, gaining momentum heading into the round-robin semifinals. Savouge swept VNS-Laticrete, Criss Cross dominated PGJC-Navy, and Cignal powered past Alpha Insurance to round out the Final Four.
MPTC Tour of Luzon 2025 teams up with Cardinal Santos Medical Center for athlete safety
The MPTC Tour of Luzon 2025 has partnered with Cardinal Santos Medical Center to ensure the health and safety of cyclists and race personnel throughout the eight-stage competition. The medical institution will provide on-site emergency care, transport services, and first aid stations for the event, which runs from April 24 to May 1.
![Rey Nambatac steps up in crunch time to power TNT past Ginebra in the PBA finals. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PBA-Images318-1024x683.jpg)
TNT takes control of PBA finals with thrilling Game 3 victory over Ginebra
TNT Tropang Giga reclaimed the series lead with an 87-85 nail-biting win over Barangay Ginebra in Game 3 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals. Despite losing Justin Brownlee to injury, the Gin Kings pushed the fight to the end, but TNT’s clutch plays secured the crucial victory.
![Luka Doncic looks to lead the Lakers past Denver in this high-stakes showdown. [photo: Lakers Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot_81.png)
Lakers vs. Nuggets: Odds, Predictions, and Best Bets for March 20 Showdown
The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets face off in a high-stakes Western Conference battle on March 20, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena. With Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray listed as questionable, can the Lakers take advantage at home?
![Jude Garcia leads Criss Cross as they aim for a double-round sweep against PGJC Navy [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-Jude-Garcia-8592-1024x683.jpg)
Criss Cross eyes perfect sweep in Spikers’ Turf Open Conference
Criss Cross looks to complete a perfect double-round sweep in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference, facing PGJC Navy in their final elimination round match today, March 19, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
![Michelle Gamit earns best player of the game honors after leading ZUS Coffee to a historic win [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PVL-AFC-25-Zus-vs.-Petro-Gazz-Mich-Gamit-6191-1024x683.jpg)
ZUS Coffee stuns Petro Gazz, moves closer to PVL semis
ZUS Coffee pulled off a stunning upset over Petro Gazz, winning 25-21, 25-23, 27-25 to take a 1-0 lead in the PVL quarterfinals. The Thunderbelles are now on the brink of a historic semifinal appearance.