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  • Creamline and Choco Mucho headline exciting PVL Tuesday double-header 

    Creamline and Choco Mucho headline exciting PVL Tuesday double-header 

    What looks predictable on paper rarely stays that way once the ball is in the air.

     

    For years, the Creamline–Choco Mucho rivalry in the Premier Volleyball League has leaned heavily toward one direction. Championships, head-to-heads, and defining moments have mostly belonged to the Cool Smashers, leaving the Flying Titans chasing breakthroughs rather than banners.

     

    And yet, when these sister teams meet, logic tends to loosen its grip.

     

    Inside the Mall of Asia Arena, numbers blur and narratives shift. Creamline yellow and Choco Mucho green split the stands, chants clash mid-rally, and momentum feels as loud as it is fragile. Few PVL matchups generate the same emotional density — the sense that something can tilt at any moment, regardless of history.

     

    That feeling is even sharper heading into Tuesday’s 6:30 p.m. showdown.

     

    Both teams enter the All-Filipino Conference still searching for footing. In a tournament defined by parity, early losses don’t just hurt the standings — they plant doubt. And for two teams used to carrying expectations, doubt can be just as dangerous as any opponent.

     

    Creamline, in particular, is navigating unfamiliar pressure. A year removed from a historic Grand Slam, the Cool Smashers ended 2025 without a title and now face the rare possibility of back-to-back losses. It’s a scenario that speaks less about decline and more about how unforgiving the league has become.

     

    Help, however, has arrived. The return of Jia De Guzman and Jema Galanza restores rhythm and leadership. Tots Carlos and Bea De Leon are finally healthy, while libero Jen Nierva anchors a defense determined to steady a team eager to reassert who it is.

     

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    Across the net, Choco Mucho senses an opening.

     

    The Flying Titans are no longer built around a single offensive pillar. The arrival of Eya Laure has reshaped their attack, easing the burden on Sisi Rondina and giving the team new dimensions. With Dindin Manabat and Lorraine Pecaña finding consistency early, and Rondina back to full strength, belief — not just preparation — fuels Choco Mucho this time.

     

    History still leans Creamline’s way. But belief, urgency, and timing belong to no one.

    That unresolved tension is what gives this rivalry its pulse — and what makes this encounter feel like more than another chapter.

     

    While that match draws the spotlight, the earlier 4 p.m. duel between Cignal and Farm Fresh carries consequences that may ripple just as far.

     

    Cignal’s resurgence has been one of the early stories of the conference. Under coach Shaq delos Santos, the Super Spikers are embracing a system inspired by Japanese volleyball — faster tempo, sharper spacing, and an emphasis on movement over muscle. Fresh from a training camp in Japan, Cignal isn’t just winning games; it’s redefining how it wants to win them.

     

    A third straight victory would give them solo possession of first place — but it won’t come easy.

    Farm Fresh enters as a dangerous disruptor. The Foxies are still stinging from a collapse against Nxled, yet their roster brims with offensive potential. Trisha Tubu and Ces Molina remain the foundation, now joined by reinforcements Royse Tubino, Mylene Paat, and Ara Galang — players hungry to prove they can shape outcomes, not just fill rotations.

     

    Tubino’s strong debut and Paat’s steady presence hint at upside, while Galang’s quiet start feels more transitional than concerning. If Farm Fresh sharpens its late-game execution, it has the tools to derail Cignal’s momentum and scramble the early conference hierarchy.

     

    In a league where every win weighs heavier than the last, Tuesday isn’t just about rivalries or rebounds.

     

    It’s about identity — and who finds theirs first.

     

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  • Julia Coronel ends a 345-day wait with Galeries Tower breakthrough

    Julia Coronel ends a 345-day wait with Galeries Tower breakthrough

    For 345 days, Julia Coronel carried more than just the ball for Galeries Tower—she carried the weight of a franchise stuck in neutral.

     

    Loss after loss blurred into routine, even as the Highrisers tore everything down in the offseason. A new coaching staff. A near-total roster overhaul. Fresh promises that required patience. Through it all, Coronel stayed, steady but human, quietly wrestling with doubt as the losses piled up.

     

    “Gusto ko lang i-share na last night, medyo nagkaroon ako ng mga iilan na doubts,” Coronel admitted.

     

    “Ang tagal ko na rin sa team na ‘to at mataas na rin ‘yung ine-expect ko sa team namin ngayon na kaya talaga dapat naming makipagsabayan pero lagi lang kaming kinakapos in the past.”

     

    On Saturday night, nearly a year after their last victory, those doubts finally loosened their grip.

     

    Coronel piloted Galeries Tower to a long-awaited five-set win over ZUS Coffee, snapping a 17-game skid and ending a 345-day drought that had defined both her early pro career and the franchise’s growing pains. It wasn’t just a win—it was proof that staying the course hadn’t been pointless.

     

    The Alas Pilipinas playmaker delivered with composure and command, finishing with 16 excellent sets and eight points while steering a balanced attack that saw four Highrisers score in double figures. When the match tightened, it was Coronel’s poise that kept Galeries Tower from slipping back into familiar territory.

     

    Drafted third overall two years ago, the victory marked just the third win of Coronel’s young PVL career—and only the third five-set triumph in Galeries Tower’s three-year history, following narrow escapes against Gerflor in 2023 and Capital1 in 2024. Small milestones on paper, but massive ones for a team desperate for something to build on.

     

     

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    For Coronel, the moment went far beyond the scoreboard.

     

    “For the longest time, that’s the kind of culture that we’ve been wanting to build, that winning culture. And slowly, we’re getting there,” she said.

     

    “Alam kong may purpose lahat ‘tong pinagdadaanan talaga namin. I just use each and every day as motivation to keep showing up.”

     

    The breakthrough didn’t come without resistance. ZUS Coffee erased a 0–2 deficit behind Chinnie Arroyo, Thea Gagate, Wielyn Estoque, and Riza Nogales, pushing the match to its limits. In the third set, Galeries Tower stormed back from a 9–16 hole to briefly take a 23–22 lead, only to surrender three straight points and allow the Thunderbelles to extend the fight.

     

    This time, though, Galeries Tower didn’t fold.

     

    “Nagtulong-tulong lang ang lahat, at we’re happy that we finally got the elusive win,” Coronel said.

     

    “So, sobrang happy ako sa team tonight na kumapit talaga kaming lahat.”

     

    Even when execution wavered, Coronel pointed to the steady reminders from the bench that kept the group grounded.

     

    “Kahit may mga times na nawawala kami sa sistema, patuloy kaming nire-remind ng coaches na bumalik sa game plan,” she added.

     

    After 345 days of waiting, losing, and questioning, Coronel finally has something concrete to show for the faith she never fully abandoned. The drought is over. The rebuild has a heartbeat. And for Galeries Tower, the win wasn’t just overdue—it was necessary.

     

     

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  • Jema Galanza embraces comeback, eyes bounce-back despite Creamline loss

    Jema Galanza embraces comeback, eyes bounce-back despite Creamline loss

    The roar of the crowd, the grind of long rallies, the pressure of big points—Jema Galanza finally had them all back. After four months away from competition due to a lingering left foot injury, the Creamline star returned to the PVL court with a mix of excitement and unfamiliar nerves. What she didn’t get, however, was the result she hoped for.


    Creamline’s straight-set loss to PLDT on Thursday put a damper on what was supposed to be a celebratory night for the Cool Smashers, especially for Galanza, who had waited patiently through rehabilitation just to feel game action again.

     

    “Siguro, may excitement na may kaba. Nakakapanibago na ngayon lang ulit nakabalik. Nakakalungkot lang na kinulang,” Galanza admitted after the match.

     

    While the defeat stung, the returning hitter was clear that pressure wasn’t part of her mindset heading into the game. Instead, it was the rhythm of competition—something no amount of training can fully replicate—that took time to rediscover.

     

    “Actually, wala namang pressure o wala naman akong inisip talaga. Yung pagkasanay lang kung paano ka maglalaro sa loob kasi four months din akong di naglaro. Ang tagal ko ring di na-feel yung pressure, yung laro, ganyan. Siguro, naninibago lang,” she shared.

     

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    Galanza’s comeback also coincided with the long-awaited return of Creamline’s core, as Jia De Guzman and Bernadeth Pons suited up alongside her. For the first time in a while, the Cool Smashers finally fielded a complete lineup—something Galanza said brought excitement from the very start of training camp.

     

    “Actually, nung start ng training, nakaka-excite na lahat kumpleto na kami. Ayun, di nga namin alam ano ang mangyayari, sino ang first six, o ano ang itatakbo ng training namin, pero ngayong game lang, sad lang talaga na kinulang,” she said.

     

    Still, Galanza remains optimistic. Years of playing together, shared championships, and countless battles have built a foundation she believes will eventually show itself as the conference unfolds.

    “Pero alam naman din namin na ang tagal na naming magkakasama, magkakakilala. Alam naman din namin na makakabawi kami sa next games this conference.”

     

    For Galanza, the loss was only one part of the story. The bigger win was simply being back—healthy, competing, and ready to help Creamline find its stride again.

     

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  • PLDT, Cignal score big wins to start PVL campaign

    PLDT, Cignal score big wins to start PVL campaign

    The opening days of the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference sent a clear message: continuity matters, and momentum is real.

     

    PLDT wasted no time reminding everyone of its growing mastery over Creamline, delivering a confident 25-22, 25-17, 25-23 sweep Thursday at the Playtime Filoil Centre. What once felt like an occasional upset has now turned into a pattern, as the High Speed Hitters stretched their unbeaten run against the league’s most decorated franchise to five straight games—an astonishing streak that has lasted 811 days.

     

    At the heart of it all was Savi Davison, who looked every bit like the reigning MVP. She detonated early, pouring in 13 points in the opening set alone to immediately seize control of the match. Creamline tried to counter with experience and pedigree, but PLDT’s pace and precision never wavered.

     

    Even the long-awaited return of Creamline’s championship core—Jia de Guzman, Bernadeth Pons, Jema Galanza, and Dij Rodriguez—failed to disrupt PLDT’s rhythm. The High Speed Hitters, nearly intact from last year’s title run save for Seth Rodriguez filling in for Dell Palomata, played with the cohesion of a team that never stopped building.

     

    Davison finished with a conference-first triple-double, tallying 26 points, 11 digs, and 10 receptions, while Kianna Dy, Jovy Prado, and the rest of PLDT’s supporting cast ensured the offense stayed balanced and relentless.

     

    Creamline, meanwhile, showed flashes of its old self but lacked its usual bite. Pons shined in her return with 13 points and a double-digit presence on defense, while Tots Carlos added 11. De Guzman’s 12 excellent sets marked her first PVL action in 922 days, yet Creamline’s biggest guns—Alyssa Valdez, Galanza, and Michele Gumabao—were largely neutralized.

     

    If PLDT asserted dominance through familiarity, Cignal showcased the value of sharp preparation.

     

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    The HD Spikers outlasted Choco Mucho, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-18, in a physical four-set encounter that tested composure more than firepower. After briefly losing control in the second set, Cignal leaned into longer rallies and cleaner execution to slowly wear down the Flying Titans, becoming the first team to reach two wins this conference.

     

    Erika Santos continued her strong run from the preseason, leading Cignal with 18 points built on efficiency across attacks, blocks, and service aces. Vanie Gandler provided steady two-way production, while setter Gel Cayuna orchestrated the offense with 23 excellent sets that kept Choco Mucho guessing.

     

    At the net, Jackie Acuña proved decisive, piling up four kill blocks among her 13 points to halt Choco Mucho’s momentum at critical junctures.

     

    The Flying Titans didn’t go quietly. Newly formed star partners Sisi Rondina and Eya Laure delivered emphatic double-doubles, with Rondina posting a game-high 20 points and Laure contributing across every phase of play. Still, the inability to sustain pressure in the closing sets proved costly, handing Choco Mucho its first loss after a promising start.

     

    As the All-Filipino Conference unfolds, PLDT and Cignal have done more than just win—they’ve drawn early lines in the sand, signaling that the road to the title will demand not just talent, but cohesion, patience, and execution under pressure.

     

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  • Bella Belen steps up as Capital1 opens PVL AFC campaign strong

    Bella Belen steps up as Capital1 opens PVL AFC campaign strong

    Capital1’s first conference game was supposed to be about introductions — new faces, new chemistry, and a new identity taking shape in real time. Instead, it quickly became about Bella Belen.

     

    With eight newcomers around her and the Solar Spikers still figuring out their on-court rhythm, Belen walked into her second PVL stint carrying more than just the weight of expectations that come with being the No. 1 overall pick. 

     

    Hours before tip-off, she was informed she would serve as interim captain, filling in for regular skipper Roma Doromal, who was sidelined by illness.

    At 23, and among the youngest on the floor, Belen didn’t hesitate.

     

    Capital1 opened its campaign with a 25-17, 25-16, 15-25, 25-19 win over ZUS Coffee on Tuesday, and Belen made sure the moment didn’t slip away. She delivered the most complete performance of her young pro career, pouring in a career-high 28 points while anchoring the backcourt with 16 digs and seven receptions.

     

    If there were doubts about whether the sudden leadership role would weigh her down, the numbers — and her poise — erased them quickly.

     

    “In-inform din ako ni coach Jorge kahapon na if kaya ko raw ‘yung ganyan, o kapag masyadong mabigat siya for me,” Belen said.

     

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    “Sabi ko naman, kaya ko naman since for me, ‘yung being a captain, pinagkaiba niya lang is may line ka lang under your number.

     

    “Kung kahit naman hindi ako captain, I’ll try my best naman na mag-lead din ng team.”

     

    Still, Belen acknowledged that the responsibility felt different from her days at NU, where leadership came with familiarity and time. This time, she was guiding a professional roster she was only beginning to know.

     

    “Iba talaga, kasi sa NU, kasama ko na rin sila before so hindi siya ganun kahirap for me. Dito naman, hindi rin ganun kahirap since feeling ko pagdating sa game, sa Capital, walang captain-captain talaga eh,” she said.

     

    “Kung sino kayang mag-lead, kailangan mag-lead din [dahil] hindi pwedeng isa o dalawa lang po talaga ‘yung gumagana sa team.”

     

    In Capital1’s debut, the captaincy stripe may have arrived unexpectedly, but Belen showed that leadership — much like her impact — doesn’t need to be announced. It shows up in moments, decisions, and the calm that settles a team finding its footing. 

     

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  • Nxled debuts reloaded roster as PVL All-Filipino Conference tips off

    Nxled debuts reloaded roster as PVL All-Filipino Conference tips off

    Expectation is a heavy thing to carry—and no team enters the PVL All-Filipino Conference carrying more of it than Nxled.

     

    After months of offseason buzz and a sweeping transformation that reshaped both identity and ambition, the Chameleons finally step into the spotlight Tuesday afternoon, facing Farm Fresh in a matchup that feels less like an opener and more like a referendum on whether hype can translate into results.

     

    Nxled’s rebuild wasn’t subtle. It was a statement. A franchise once defined by potential now finds itself powered by the backbone of a four-time championship core, tasked with accelerating a timeline that had previously stalled since the team’s league entry in late 2023. This conference is no longer about waiting—it’s about delivering.

     

    Farm Fresh draws first crack at that test at 4 p.m. at the FilOil Playtime Centre in San Juan, before ZUS Coffee and Capital1 take center stage in the nightcap at 6:30 p.m. All four teams are chasing early momentum and a chance to join opening-day winners Cignal and Choco Mucho atop the standings.

     

    If chemistry decides games, Nxled may already be playing from ahead. Head coach Ettore Guidetti inherits a lineup rich in shared history, anchored by Brooke Van Sickle, Myla Pablo and MJ Phillips—veterans of championship wars during their Petro Gazz run. 

     

    That familiarity stretches across the roster, reconnecting former teammates Djanel Cheng, Jonah Sabete, Bang Pineda, Jellie Tempiatuira, Nicole Tiamzon and Ranya Musa. 

     

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    The additions of Aby Maraño and Aduke Ogunsanya only deepen the wealth of experience, turning lineup selection into Guidetti’s biggest puzzle. For returning players Lyann de Guzman, Chiara Permentilla, Krich Macaslang, Mayang Nuique, Lucille Almonte, EJ Laure and Jovelyn Fernandez, opportunity now comes with competition unlike anything the franchise has seen.

     

    With depth that borders on excess, Guidetti’s role shifts from builder to balancer.

     

    “Well, it’s obviously a challenge and it’s something that I accept, embrace, and I am blessed to be the coach (of this team). So yes, it will be difficult. Yes, it will be hard. But honestly, I’m not scared. I’m excited,” said Guidetti.

     

    Yet across the net stands a Farm Fresh squad eager to disrupt the narrative.

     

    Under new head coach Koji Tsuzurabara, the Foxies bring more than fresh energy—they bring insight. Tsuzurabara previously coached several of Nxled’s newly acquired stars during her championship stint with the Angels, a familiarity that could blunt the Chameleons’ edge and turn preparation into a tactical equalizer.

     

    Farm Fresh enters the conference determined to shed underdog status and carve its own path in what many expect to be one of the most balanced All-Filipino fields in recent years. The Foxies lean on a mix of continuity and reinforcements, led by Trisha Tubu, Alohi Robins-Hardy, Jolina dela Cruz, Ces Molina, Riri Meneses, Rizza Cruz, Alyssa Bertolano and Louie Romero, strengthened by the arrival of Ara Galang, Mylene Paat, Royse Tubino, Remy Palma, Bia General and Imee Hernandez.

     

    The evening’s second act brings another clash shaped by ambition.

     

    ZUS Coffee enters with confidence after a breakthrough finals appearance in the Reinforced Conference, and head coach Jerry Yee hopes the lessons from that run translate into staying power. In a league where parity is growing, he welcomes the challenge of facing teams stacked with talent.

     

    “‘Yung mga loaded na teams, ‘yan ang masarap na makalaban. Nxled malakas, Choco Mucho malakas. Well, lahat naman ‘yan malakas eh. So bahala na,” said Yee.

     

    The Thunderbelles are built around Riza Nogales, Thea Gagate, Chai Troncoso, Chinnie Arroyo, Kate Santiago, Fiola Ceballos and elite setter Cloanne Mondonedo, bolstered further by experienced additions Cess Robles, Rachel Anne Daquis, Chie Saet, Ren Peñafiel and Karen Verdeflor.

     

    Capital1, however, arrives with its own quiet resolve. The Solar Spikers believe cohesion can close the gap against more decorated opponents, blending newcomers Pauline Gaston, Jasmine Nabor and Shaya Adorador with a steady core of Cherry Nunag, Ezra Madrigal, Ysa Jimenez, France Ronquillo, Rachel Jorvina, Bella Belen, Trisha Genesis, Leila Cruz, KC Galdones, Sydney Niegos, Jorelle Singh, Pia Abbu and Iris Tolenada.

     

    As the All-Filipino Conference opens, one truth already feels clear: star power alone won’t dictate outcomes. With familiarity everywhere and coaching chess matches unfolding nightly, execution in tight moments may matter more than reputation.

     

    In a season defined by depth and unpredictability, no debut comes without pressure—and no matchup arrives with guarantees.

     

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  • This Week’s Sports Fixtures: NBA, PVL All-Filipino & Alex Eala’s WTA 500 Abu Dhabi Open Campaign (Feb 3- 9) 

    This Week’s Sports Fixtures: NBA, PVL All-Filipino & Alex Eala’s WTA 500 Abu Dhabi Open Campaign (Feb 3- 9) 

    The first full week of February brings a packed multi-sport calendar, with fans treated to top-level action across volleyball, basketball, and tennis. From key Premier Volleyball League matchups at the FilOil EcoOil Centre, to a loaded slate of NBA games spread across the week, and Alex Eala’s Round of 32 showdown at the WTA 500 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, January 3–9, 2026 offers no shortage of must-watch fixtures for sports followers.

     

    🏐 PVL Fixtures – February 2026

     

    February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

    📍 FilOil EcoOil Centre

    • 4:00 PM – Farm Fresh vs. Nxled 
    • 6:30 PM – ZUS Coffee vs. Capital1 

    February 5, 2026 (Thursday)

    📍 FilOil EcoOil Centre

    • 4:00 PM – Choco Mucho vs. Cignal 
    • 6:30 PM – Creamline vs. PLDT 

    February 7, 2026 (Saturday)

    • 4:00 PM – ZUS Coffee vs. Galeries Tower 
    • 6:30 PM – Nxled vs. Capital1

    🎾WTA 500 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
     Round: Round of 32
     Venue: Abu Dhabi, UAE

    Match: Alex Eala vs.  Zeynep Sönmez

    Date: January 2, 2026
    Time: 10:10 PM

    🏀 NBA Fixtures

    Tuesday, February 3, 2026

    • 4:00 AM – New Orleans Pelicans vs. Charlotte Hornets
       📍 Spectrum Center, Charlotte 
    • 8:00 AM – Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers
       📍 Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis 
    • 8:30 AM – Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Memphis Grizzlies
       📍 FedExForum, Memphis 
    • 11:00 AM – Philadelphia 76ers vs. LA Clippers
       📍 Intuit Dome, Inglewood 

    Wednesday, February 4, 2026

    • 8:00 AM – Denver Nuggets vs. Detroit Pistons
       📍 Little Caesars Arena, Detroit 
    • 8:00 AM – Utah Jazz vs. Indiana Pacers
       📍 Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis 
    • 8:00 AM – New York Knicks vs. Washington Wizards
       📍 Capital One Arena, Washington 
    • 8:30 AM – Los Angeles Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets
       📍 Barclays Center, Brooklyn 
    • 8:30 AM – Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat
       📍 Kaseya Center, Miami 
    • 9:00 AM – Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks
       📍 American Airlines Center, Dallas 
    • 9:00 AM – Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks
       📍 Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee 
    • 9:00 AM – Orlando Magic vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
       📍 Paycom Center, Oklahoma City 
    • 11:00 AM – Philadelphia 76ers vs. Golden State Warriors
       📍 Chase Center, San Francisco 
    • 12:00 PM – Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers
       📍 Moda Center, Portland 

    Thursday, February 5, 2026

    • 8:00 AM – Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks
       📍 Madison Square Garden, New York 
    • 8:30 AM – Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Toronto Raptors
       📍 Scotiabank Arena, Toronto 
    • 9:00 AM – Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets
       📍 Toyota Center, Houston 
    • 9:00 AM – New Orleans Pelicans vs. Milwaukee Bucks
       📍 Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee 
    • 10:30 AM – Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs
       📍 Frost Bank Center, San Antonio 
    • 11:00 AM – Memphis Grizzlies vs. Sacramento Kings
       📍 Golden 1 Center, Sacramento 
    • 11:30 AM – Cleveland Cavaliers vs. LA Clippers
       📍 Intuit Dome, Inglewood

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    Friday, February 6, 2026

    • 8:00 AM – Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons
       📍 Little Caesars Arena, Detroit 
    • 8:00 AM – Brooklyn Nets vs. Orlando Magic
       📍 Kia Center, Orlando 
    • 8:30 AM – Utah Jazz vs. Atlanta Hawks
       📍 State Farm Arena, Atlanta 
    • 8:30 AM – Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors
       📍 Scotiabank Arena, Toronto 
    • 9:00 AM – Charlotte Hornets vs. Houston Rockets
       📍 Toyota Center, Houston 
    • 9:30 AM – San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks
       📍 American Airlines Center, Dallas 
    • 11:00 AM – Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns
       📍 Footprint Center, Phoenix 
    • 11:00 AM – Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers
       📍 crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles 

    Saturday, February 7, 2026

    • 8:30 AM – Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics
       📍 TD Garden, Boston 
    • 8:30 AM – New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons
       📍 Little Caesars Arena, Detroit 
    • 9:00 AM – Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
       📍 Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee 
    • 9:00 AM – New Orleans Pelicans vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
       📍 Target Center, Minneapolis 
    • 11:00 AM – Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trail Blazers
       📍 Moda Center, Portland 
    • 11:00 AM – LA Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings
       📍 Golden 1 Center, Sacramento 

    Sunday, February 8, 2026

    • 4:00 AM – Washington Wizards vs. Brooklyn Nets
       📍 Barclays Center, Brooklyn 
    • 4:30 AM – Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
       📍 Paycom Center, Oklahoma City 
    • 7:00 AM – Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs
       📍 Frost Bank Center, San Antonio 
    • 8:00 AM – Utah Jazz vs. Orlando Magic
       📍 Kia Center, Orlando 
    • 8:30 AM – Charlotte Hornets vs. Atlanta Hawks
       📍 State Farm Arena, Atlanta 
    • 9:00 AM – Denver Nuggets vs. Chicago Bulls
       📍 United Center, Chicago 
    • 9:30 AM – Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers
       📍 crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles 
    • 10:00 AM – Philadelphia 76ers vs. Phoenix Suns
       📍 Footprint Center, Phoenix 
    • 11:00 AM – Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trail Blazers
       📍 Moda Center, Portland 
    • 11:00 AM – Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Sacramento Kings
       📍 Golden 1 Center, Sacramento 

    Monday, February 9, 2026

    • 1:30 AM – New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics
       📍 TD Garden, Boston 
    • 3:00 AM – Miami Heat vs. Washington Wizards
       📍 Capital One Arena, Washington 
    • 4:00 AM – Indiana Pacers vs. Toronto Raptors
       📍 Scotiabank Arena, Toronto 
    • 4:00 AM – LA Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
       📍 Target Center, Minneapolis

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  • Tin Tiamzon makes immediate impact as Cignal opens PVL campaign strong

    Tin Tiamzon makes immediate impact as Cignal opens PVL campaign strong

    Sometimes, a comeback doesn’t need time to warm up.

     

    Tin Tiamzon wasted little time showing why Cignal took a chance on her, delivering a statement performance in the Super Spikers’ opening match of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. 

     

    Her all-around brilliance powered Cignal to a dominant straight-sets win over Galeries Tower, 25-17, 25-14, 25-11, on Saturday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

     

    Fresh off a return from retirement last year, Tiamzon played with the urgency of someone eager to justify renewed belief. The Filipino-Canadian spiker tallied 18 points, built on six service aces, 10 attacks, and two blocks, setting the tone early and never letting Galeries find its footing.

     

    “I think I really just want to perform for the team. I want to give back to the coaches and the management for the investment they made and the risk they took in bringing me back from retirement,” said Tiamzon in Filipino. 

     

    “Over the past year, especially in 2025, I’ve learned so much from coach, and I just want to repay all the trust and investment the team has given me.”

     

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    Cignal’s dominance went beyond one player. While many teams entered the conference reshuffled, the Super Spikers leaned on continuity—and it showed. Alas Pilipinas standout Vanie Gandler added 14 points, while PVL on Tour MVP Erika Santos chipped in 13, keeping the pressure constant from first serve to final point.

     

    For head coach Shaq Delos Santos, the performance reflected work done long before opening day.

     

    “I think one big factor is the investment we made during the offseason. One of our advantages was our training camp in Japan,” said Delos Santos.

     

    “To be honest, we saw that it really helped our movement, and we’re going to keep working to improve that even more. Especially since our upcoming games will be more intense, and of course, everyone will be preparing really hard.”

     

    The victory also marked a rough return for Galeries Tower coach Aying Esteban, whose squad struggled to keep pace with Cignal’s tempo and execution. Erika Deloria led the Highrisers with 10 points, while veteran Aiza Maizo-Pointillas was held to five.

     

    With confidence high, Cignal now sets its sights on a tougher test against Choco Mucho on Thursday at the same venue. Galeries, meanwhile, will regroup during a week-long break before facing ZUS Coffee next Saturday.

     

    For now, though, opening night belonged to Tiamzon—proof that sometimes, the biggest risks deliver the quickest rewards.

     

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  • Creamline eyes PVL All-Filipino title after star-studded comeback

    Creamline eyes PVL All-Filipino title after star-studded comeback

    Even after missing out on a title last season, Creamline remains the team to watch as the PVL All-Filipino Conference kicks off Saturday in San Juan. 

     

    Despite roster shake-ups across the league, rival coaches are wary of the Cool Smashers’ mix of championship pedigree, returning stars, and depth.

     

    Eight-time Best Setter Jia de Guzman makes her much-anticipated return after nearly three years abroad with Japan’s Denso Airybees, where she captured a V.Cup title. 

     

    Alongside her, former league MVP Bernadeth Pons comes off a busy national team season, which included winning the country’s first-ever SEA Games beach volleyball gold medal with Sisi Rondina and others.

     

    “The return of Jia really makes a difference,” noted Capital1 coach Jorge Souza de Brito. Choco Mucho head coach Dante Alinsunurin agreed: “Sa’kin siguro ‘yung Creamline pa rin kasi maraming nagbalik, maraming naghahangad na matalo sila.”

     

    Adding more firepower is Jema Galanza, who sat out last season’s import-laden conference with a foot injury, and former Chery Tiggo libero Jennifer Nierva, strengthening Creamline’s defensive wall. 

     

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    Even as teams like PLDT, Akari, and Choco Mucho refresh their lineups, coaches admit Creamline remains the benchmark. “Agree ako kay coach Shaq saka kay coach Sherwin – sarili muna, tapos Creamline,” said PLDT coach Rald Ricafort, acknowledging the Cool Smashers’ intimidating presence.

     

    Cignal head coach Shaq Delos Santos echoed the sentiment: “I think siguro ‘yung pinaka-excited kami makalaban ‘yung team muna namin… but to be honest PLDT, Creamline, Akari, Choco – lahat talaga.” Nxled coach Ettore Guidetti also singled out Creamline as a team he’s most eager to face, along with the High Speed Hitters.

     

     With 10 teams competing and talent spread evenly across the league, parity has never been higher. Yet, as the All-Filipino Conference begins, it’s the seasoned, reloaded, and refocused Creamline Cool Smashers who command the spotlight—and the questions: can they reclaim their place atop the PVL, or will last year’s empty finish cast a shadow?

     

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  • Choco Mucho leans on depth as Maddie Madayag set to miss early All-Filipino games

    Choco Mucho leans on depth as Maddie Madayag set to miss early All-Filipino games

    Choco Mucho’s 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference will begin with a familiar test—not of talent, but of resilience.

     

    The Flying Titans are expected to open the conference without veteran middle blocker Maddie Madayag, with head coach Dante Alinsunurin confirming that the two-time PVL Best Middle Blocker will sit out “a few games” as she continues her recovery. Madayag’s absence was noticeable during the team’s recent training camp in Thailand, prompting questions about her availability heading into the season.

     

    “Wala pa muna [si Maddie] ng ilang games. Nagre-recover pa siya,” Alinsunurin said on Wednesday, while assuring that Madayag is still expected to return later in the conference.

     

    While Choco Mucho has yet to disclose a specific injury, the Flying Titans were cautious with Madayag late in the Reinforced Conference, when she dealt with minor knee swelling. Her minutes were closely managed during the preliminaries to avoid aggravating the issue—an approach that now appears to have extended into the early part of the All-Filipino tilt.

     

    For Choco Mucho, navigating missing pieces has almost become part of its identity.

     

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    In recent seasons, the Flying Titans have had to juggle absences and limitations, from Kat Tolentino, Deanna Wong, and Dindin Santiago-Manabat dealing with fitness concerns to Sisi Rondina being pulled into Alas Pilipinas duties. Each conference demanded on-the-fly adjustments, often forcing the coaching staff to reshuffle rotations.

     

    This time, however, Alinsunurin believes the team enters the challenge better prepared.

    “Sobrang thankful ako sa binigay ng management na tao sa’kin na sinupportahan kami kung ano ‘yung nagiging problema namin every conference,” he said.

     

    “At least may tatlong tao ako sa bawat position na ready talaga anytime na gamitin ko. Kung anuman ‘yung mangyari, may maipapalit ako.”

     

    That sense of security stems from Choco Mucho’s offseason additions, highlighted by the arrival of Eya Laure, Caitlin Viray, Alina Bicar, and middle blocker Jaila Atienza—moves aimed at building insulation against early setbacks like Madayag’s absence.

     

    Still, the Flying Titans will lean on a retooled frontline after parting ways with Aduke Ogunsanya and Cherry Nunag. Younger middle blockers Lorraine Pecaña and Jen Villegas, alongside newcomer Atienza, are now tasked with holding the fort at the net until Madayag is cleared to return.

     

    That trio is expected to see immediate action when Choco Mucho opens its All-Filipino Conference campaign against Akari on January 31—likely without one of its most established pillars, but with renewed confidence in its depth.

     

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