![Papatchaya Phontham provided a major offensive contribution as EST Cola completed its comeback. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design608-1024x683.png)
EST Cola erased an eight-point deficit in the fourth set before beating Nxled in five sets to move into solo second in the PVL Invitational.
![The Ho Chi Minh City volleyball club ended its two-match losing streak with a statement win over PLDT. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design607-1024x683.png)
Ho Chi Minh City Stuns PLDT in PVL Invitational Upset
Ho Chi Minh City ended a two-match skid by upsetting defending champion PLDT in four sets and reviving its PVL Invitational Finals hopes.
The Long and Winding Road
Bob Cousy, a six-time NBA champion with the Celtics, remains the oldest living former NBA player at age 98.
![Jema Galanza continues to provide an important all-around contribution for the Creamline Cool Smashers. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PVL-INV-26-Creamline-vs.-Farm-Fresh-Jema-Galanza-7741-1024x684.jpg)
Creamline Stuns Farm Fresh With Lethal Net Defense in PVL Clash
Creamline Cool Smashers leaned on a dominant blocking display to defeat Farm Fresh in five sets and extend their PVL Invitational winning streak.
Stephen ‘The Sniper’ Loman Adds Folayang, Pacatiw to Corner for BRAVE CF Comeback
Stephen Loman returns to BRAVE CF with Eduard Folayang and Jeremy Pacatiw in his corner against Lasha Abramishvili.
![Alexandra Eala continues her strong hard-court form after reaching the US Open second round for the second consecutive year. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design598-1024x683.png)
Eala’s Hard-Court Heater Continues With US Open Statement Win
Alexandra Eala saved all six break points against Mary Stoiana to reach the US Open second round in dominant fashion.
![MJ Phillips anchors a balanced Nxled lineup during the team's PVL Invitational campaign. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design591-1024x683.png)
Nxled Sweeps PLDT To Bounce Back in PVL Invitational
Nxled bounced back from its loss to Creamline by sweeping defending champion PLDT and evening its PVL Invitational record at 1-1.
![Jema Galanza delivered 12 points and 15 excellent digs to earn Player of the Game honors for Creamline. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design590-1024x683.png)
Galanza, Creamline Steamroll Ho Chi Minh for Solo PVL Lead
Creamline swept Ho Chi Minh in dominant fashion to improve to 2-0 and take the solo lead in the PVL Invitational.
![Papatchaya Phontham led EST Cola with 17 points in the Thai side's bounce-back victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design589-1024x683.png)
EST Cola Bounces Back, Sweeps Farm Fresh in PVL Invitational
EST Cola bounced back from its PLDT loss by sweeping Farm Fresh and moving into a four-way tie atop the PVL Invitational standings.
![Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after 21 years representing Argentina. [photo credit: Leo Messi Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design586-1024x683.png)
‘I Have Nothing Left to Give’: Messi Announces Shock Retirement From Argentina Amid Grief
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 21-year Argentina career that included World Cup and Copa América glory.