The 10th Aero Gymnastics Asian Championships opened in Tagaytay, welcoming nearly 400 gymnasts from 12 Asian countries to the CT Velodrome.
Diouf Steps In for Kouame as Strong Group Loads Up Frontcourt
Strong Group-Pilipinas signed Malick Diouf to replace Angelo Kouame as it targets a historic third straight William Jones Cup championship.
![Alas Pilipinas Girls hope to improve their world ranking with a strong showing in Chile. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design430-1024x576.png)
Alas Pilipinas U17 Girls Battle Fatigue, Fuel Up for World Stage
Alas Pilipinas Girls turned a grueling trip into a bonding experience as they arrived in Chile for the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship.
![DeQuan Jones scored 27 points to lead NLEX past TNT in the PBA Governors' Cup. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/763992198_2108577827204959_7510635893303854910_n-1024x683.jpg)
NLEX Survives Late Scare, Remains Lone Unbeaten Team in PBA
NLEX completed a 6-0 first-round sweep after holding off TNT, 88-83, behind DeQuan Jones’ 27-point effort in the PBA Governors’ Cup.
![Tirrell Brown powered Titan Ultra with 36 points in its win over Macau. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/762431846_1623401076065577_1080541319000771402_n-1024x683.jpg)
Giant Risers Torch Macau Early, Then Sweat Out Stunning Late Rally
Titan Ultra squandered a huge lead but held off Macau, 132-128, behind Tirrell Brown’s 36-point performance in the PBA Governors’ Cup.
![Alexandra Eala became the first Filipino player to win a WTA Tour singles championship. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design426-1024x576.png)
Philippines Has a Champion: Eala Shocks World No. 1 Pegula
Alexandra Eala made Philippine tennis history by rallying past Jessica Pegula to capture her first WTA singles title and become the country’s first WTA champion.
![Aaron Fuller powered the Elasto Painters with 25 points and 13 rebounds against Meralco. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design419-1024x576.png)
Fuller’s Late Heroics Push Rain or Shine Past Meralco
Aaron Fuller scored 25 points and 13 rebounds as Rain or Shine edged Meralco 85-83 for its fourth straight PBA Governors’ Cup win.
![Zavier Lucero led Magnolia with a game-high 24 points against Ginebra. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design418-1024x576.png)
Magnolia’s Manila Clasico Masterclass Buries Ginebra
Magnolia crushed Ginebra 88-73 as Zavier Lucero starred with 24 points to even the Hotshots’ PBA Governors’ Cup record at 2-3.
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West Virginia Teen’s Double Gold Run Inspired by Alex Eala
Crystal Saphire Embol became the first Filipina State Games of America tennis champion, winning two national gold medals for West Virginia.
Red Cubs Outlast Mapua for Historic Inaugural U18 Crown
San Beda upset unbeaten Mapua 76-68 to capture the inaugural Philippine Youth Basketball Championship Season 2 Under-18 title.