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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Savi Davison powers PLDT with 26 points in their PVL Invitational sweep. [PVL Images]

PLDT completes sweep after rallying past ZUS Coffee in PVL Invitational

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PLDT shook off a sluggish start to defeat ZUS Coffee in four sets and complete a 5-0 sweep in the PVL Invitational prelims, heading into the finals.

Nagisa Komatsuda led with 21 points and solid reception for Kobe Shinwa. [PVL Images]

Kobe Shinwa holds off Cignal rally in PVL Invitational thriller

August 28, 2025Comments Off

Kobe Shinwa survived Cignal’s late surge, escaping with a 25-7, 25-18, 19-25, 27-25 win to stay in PVL Invitational semifinal contention.

PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino observes the competitions with Thailand Cycling Association president General Decha Hemkasri at the Suphan Buri Velodrome. [POC photo]

Tolentino observes Track Asia Cup ahead of Tagaytay’s Asian cycling debut

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POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is in Thailand to observe the 2025 Track Asia Cup as the Philippines readies to host the Asian Cycling Confederation Track Championships in Tagaytay next March.

Retamar focused on the team’s World Championship preparations. [PVL Images]

Joshua Retamar, Alas Pilipinas gear up for FIVB Men’s World Championship after European training camp

August 28, 2025August 27, 2025Comments Off

Joshua “Owa” Retamar and Alas Pilipinas gained key experience against European teams in Morocco, Romania, and Portugal ahead of their historic FIVB Men’s World Championship debut.