PVL: PLDT says protest over controversial call ‘junked’ by league

MANILA, Philippines — PLDT’s protest over the controversial unsuccessful net fault challenge has been “junked” by the PVL, the team announced late Sunday evening. The High Speed Hitters lost a heartbreaker at the hands of Akari in the knockout semifinal after the Chargers came away with a 25-22, 18-25, 22-25, 26-24, 17-15 escape on Saturday.