PH Marathoner Salaño’s Sick, Grueling Fight to the Finish
![Richard Salaño completed the men's marathon at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games despite battling a prolonged flu and fever. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design844-400x200.png)
Richard Salaño battled a prolonged flu, fever and in-race vomiting to finish 14th in the 2026 Asian Games men’s marathon.
Author: Staff Writer
Retamar Joins Alas Men Just in Time for Korea Battle
Alas Pilipinas Men open their Asian Games campaign against South Korea with setter Ave Joshua Retamar arriving from Europe just days before the match.
Philippine Cycling History on the Line as Monton Races Elite
![Mary Joyce Monton carries the Philippines into a historic Women Elite appearance at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal. [PHILCYCLING photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design10-400x200.png)
Mary Joyce Monton becomes the first Filipina to compete in the Women Elite race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal.
Fernandez Pulls Off Another Shocker, Dumps World No. 5 Andreeva in Singapore
![Leylah Fernandez advanced to the Singapore Tennis Open semifinals after defeating world No. 5 Mirra Andreeva, 6-2, 7-5. [photo credit: WTA | Ashok Kumar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design7-400x200.png)
Leylah Fernandez turned a visa disaster into a Singapore triumph, stunning world No. 5 Mirra Andreeva 6-2, 7-5 to reach her first WTA 500 semifinal of the season.
Five Teams, Two Spots: V-League Semis Race Reaches Boiling Point
![Perpetual's Lady Altas head into the final weekend with 10 match points as they continue their push for a V-League Collegiate Challenge women's Final Four berth. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design843-400x200.png)
Five teams remain in contention for two women’s Final Four spots as the V-League Collegiate Challenge heads into a crucial weekend.
Gilas Women’s Silver a Lone Bright Spot at Asian Games
![Gilas Pilipinas women’s 3x3 finished with the silver medal after a strong run through the Asian Games tournament. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design842-400x200.png)
Gilas Pilipinas women’s 3×3 team settled for silver after an 11-21 loss to host Japan in the Asian Games final.
Francisco Eyes Bigger Dreams After Asian Games Near-Miss
![Jericho Francisco finished fourth in the Men's Park Final at the 2026 Asian Games with 84.41 points, narrowly missing the bronze medal. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design835-400x200.png)
Jericho Francisco finished fourth at the 2026 Asian Games but emerged energized by his performance and determined to grow Filipino skateboarding.
Rondina Stays Positive Despite Alas Pilipinas’ Painful Setback
Sisi Rondina and Alas Pilipinas regroup after a tough three-set loss to Kazakhstan, turning their focus to the next beach volleyball battle.
Paris, Francisco Fuel PH’s Asian Games Skate Dream Run
![Mazel Paris secures a spot in the women's park skateboarding final after placing fourth in the preliminaries at Aichi Sky Expo. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design833-400x200.png)
Mazel Paris and Jericho Francisco advanced to the Asian Games skateboarding finals, putting Team Philippines in medal contention.
Alexandra Eala Crashes Out: World No. 180 Pulls Off Massive Upset
![Alexandra Eala saw her Singapore Tennis Open campaign end in the Round of 16 after Tatiana Prozorova rallied from a set and a break down. [photo credit: WTA | Ashok Kumar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/240826-T.Prozorova-vs-A.Eala-182-400x200.jpg)
Alexandra Eala blew a set-and-break lead as World No. 180 Tatiana Prozorova rallied to reach the Singapore Tennis Open quarterfinals.