![Noel Kampton scored 15 points and delivered a crucial down-the-line hit as Criss Cross completed its comeback against Savouge. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1098-1024x683.png)
Criss Cross rallied from two sets down to beat Savouge in five sets, with Noel Kampton bouncing back from a crucial violation to help seal the win.
![Javi Gómez de Liaño led Magnolia with 19 points, including six three-pointers, in the Hotshots’ 107-103 win over Rain or Shine in the PBA Governors’ Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1097-1024x683.png)
Magnolia’s Bench Mob Comes Through as Hotshots Beat Rain or Shine to Lock Up No. 1 Seed
Magnolia beat Rain or Shine, 107-103, to finish the PBA Governors’ Cup eliminations at 7-3 and secure the top seed in Group B.
Cagayan de Oro’s Running Boom Gets a Boost as 4,000 Join EastWest Dream Run 2026
More than 4,000 runners joined the sold-out EastWest Dream Run 2026 in Cagayan de Oro, boosting the city’s sports tourism profile.
NBA Goes Global With 125 International Players as France Ends Canada’s 13-Year Reign
France overtook Canada with 17 players on NBA opening-night rosters, led by Victor Wembanyama, as the league counted 125 international players.
![Dryx Saavedra scored 25 points on 22 attacks, two blocks and one ace to lead FEU-DN Steel past VNS-Laticrete in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1094-1024x683.png)
FEU Survives VNS Comeback Bid as Saavedra, Espartero Power Tamaraws to 2-0 Start
FEU-DN Steel beat VNS-Laticrete in four sets to improve to 2-0 in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference.
![George King scored 27 points and grabbed nine rebounds as San Miguel Beer edged NLEX in a dramatic finish to the PBA Governors’ Cup game. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1091-1024x683.png)
San Miguel Storms Back From 20 Down to Stun NLEX in PBA Thriller Decided by Costly Blunder
San Miguel Beer erased a 20-point deficit to beat NLEX, 135-133, as June Mar Fajardo reached the PBA’s 10,000-point club.
![AJ Alegarbes, accompanied by the Philippine Paralympics Committee president Mike Barredo and coach Bryan Ong. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1090-1024x683.png)
Alegarbes Fulfils His Gold Medal Promise After Beating South Korea by a Split Second
Filipino swimmer Arjay Alegarbes won Asian Para Games gold in the 100-meter backstroke S14, beating South Korea by 0.05 seconds.
![Marama Tokong earned a wildcard for the WSL Philippines Pro, the first World Surf League Championship Tour event to be held in the Philippines. [photo credit: Pilipinas Surfing Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1081-1024x683.png)
Marama Tokong Gets Coveted WSL Wildcard as Siargao Prepares to Welcome Surfing’s Biggest Stars
Siargao surfing star Marama Tokong earns a wildcard for the Philippines’ first WSL Championship Tour event, set for Cloud 9 from Oct. 31 to Nov. 10.
Anna Leigh Waters Reveals Why She Once Hated Pickleball Before Becoming Its Biggest Star
World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters visits Manila for Franklin Sports’ Asia Pickleball Showcase, sharing how one game turned her from a critic into a fan.
![Akari defeated PLDT in straight sets to claim its first victory in the PVL Siklab Series and end a two-game losing streak. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design1082-1024x683.png)
Akari Ends PVL Losing Streak With Sweep of PLDT as Savi Davison Struggles to Find Her Scoring Touch
Akari snaps its two-game skid with a straight-sets win over PLDT, while Savi Davison scores just five points in the PVL Siklab Series.