West Virginia Teen’s Double Gold Run Inspired by Alex Eala
![Crystal Saphire Embol poses with her gold medals at the State Games of America. [State Games of West Virginia Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design416-400x200.png)
Crystal Saphire Embol became the first Filipina State Games of America tennis champion, winning two national gold medals for West Virginia.
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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.
PH Football’s Second-Half Surge Sets Up Crucial Thailand Test
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The Philippines rallied from a halftime deficit to beat Laos 4-1, reviving its Hyundai Cup campaign ahead of a crucial clash with Thailand.
BRAVE CF 107 Results: Burgas Arena Erupts in Finishes
![BRAVE CF 107 delivered nonstop action as Salim El Ouassaidi rallied to stop hometown favorite Kaloyan Kolev in Bulgaria. [BRAVE CF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design413-400x200.png)
Salim El Ouassaidi rallied to stop Kaloyan Kolev as BRAVE CF 107 delivered a night packed with knockouts, submissions and thrilling finishes.
Eala’s Underdog Run Puts Philippine Tennis on Global Stage
![Alexandra Eala will compete for her first career WTA singles title at the Mubadala DC Open. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design412-400x200.png)
Alexandra Eala faces Jessica Pegula in the DC Open final with her first WTA title and a major rankings breakthrough on the line.
Once Overlooked, Lanao del Norte Chases Sports Tourism Dream
![Lanao del Norte continues to position itself as a premier sports destination in the Philippines. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design409-400x200.png)
Lanao del Norte will host the first Mindanao Youth Games in 2027 as it aims to become a leading sports destination in the Philippines.
Akari Battles Past Choco Mucho in Draining PVL Classic
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Chenie Tagaod scored 19 points as Akari outlasted Choco Mucho in four grueling sets to earn its first PVL On Tour victory.
PH Youth Volleyball Stars Bring No-Fear Mindset to Chile
![Alas Pilipinas Girls aim to make a strong impression in their World Championship debut. [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design407-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Girls head to Chile with confidence as they prepare to face the world’s best at the FIVB Volleyball Girls U17 World Championship.
Ex-Kansas Star Remy Martin Joins Loaded Strong Group Squad
Remy Martin headlines Strong Group-Pilipinas as the team chases a historic third straight William Jones Cup championship in Taiwan.
Pablo, De Guzman Lead Nxled’s Hard-Fought PVL Tour Win
![Myla Pablo led Nxled to its second straight victory with a team-high scoring effort. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design405-400x200.png)
Nxled swept Galeries Tower in straight sets to earn its second straight win in the PVL On Tour Showdown at the Polomolok Gymnasium.