![Ernie Gawilan and Gary Bejino lead the Philippines’ gold rush at the ASEAN Para Games [photo credit: APG2025 Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/5e386f1f-6e69-46f3-9481-575cd151f7b0-400x200.jpg)
Filipino para swimmers dominated the pool in Nakhon Ratchasima, with Ernie Gawilan and Gary Bejino breaking records and winning multiple gold medals at the 13th ASEAN Para Games.
BRAVE Combat Federation has revealed the nominees for its 2025 Submission of the Year, highlighting four fighters whose finishes captured the MMA world’s attention.
![Cebu street dance culture spotlight: Nemesis’ rise to the national crown [photo credit: Red Bull Content Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Red-Bull_World-Finals_Sam-1-400x200.jpg)
Cebu’s Sam “NEMESIS” Rivera finally captured the Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines title in 2025, then made the world finals Top 16 in Los Angeles.
Nearly 120 longboarders from 24 nations are competing at Urbiztondo Beach in the World Surf League La Union International Pro, a key qualifier for the 2026 Longboard Tour.
Denver’s road to the NBA Finals is shaped by key Western Conference matchups, testing the team’s strengths, adaptability, and resilience along the way.
![The FilOil Playtime Centre set up for the opening matches of the PVL All-Filipino Conference. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PVL-RC-25-PLDT-vs.-Cignal-Majoy-Baron-4014-400x200.jpg)
The PVL All-Filipino Conference returns with a tighter 10-team field, a new playoff system, and high-stakes action that promises suspense and parity throughout the season.
![DANE HENRY (left) and Isla Huppatz. [photo credit: WSL/Cait Miers]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Isla-Huppatz-AUS-and-Dane-Henry-AUS_WSL-_-Cait-Miers-400x200.png)
Australians Isla Huppatz and Dane Henry conquered tricky conditions at Urbiztondo Beach to win the 2025 WSL World Junior Championships Philippines in La Union.
![Kelly Williams turns back time, Jordan Heading stays ice-cold at the line, and TNT shows it’s ready for a long Finals war. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PBA-IMAGES1334-400x200.jpg)
TNT Tropang 5G survived a furious San Miguel Beer rally to secure a 96-91 win in Game 1 of the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Finals in Antipolo.
![Carlos Alcaraz on the court during the Australian Open. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_568-400x200.png)
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz overcame Yannick Hanfmann in straight sets to reach the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, January 21. The 22-year-old will face Corentin Moutet or Michael Zheng next.
![Kylian Mbappe in action for Real Madrid in Europe/ [photo credit: Real Madrid C.F. Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_567-400x200.png)
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid routed Monaco 6-1 at Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, January 20, boosting their top-eight hopes in the Champions League. Arsenal, Sporting CP, Bodo/Glimt, Tottenham, Napoli, Olympiakos, Club Brugge, and Ajax also recorded key results across Europe.