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![Rodney Brondial stars with 17 points and 15 rebounds in the Beermen’s crucial victory. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PBA-IMAGES2110-400x200.jpg)
San Miguel Beer is one win away from repeating as Philippine Cup champions after a 96-82 victory over TNT Tropang Giga in Game 5 of the PBA Season 50 finals.
![Alex Eala's parents, Mike Eala and Rizza-Maniego Eala, warmly embrace their daughter after her 4-6, 4-6 women's singles quarterfinal loss to Colombia's Camila Osorio in the Philippine Women's Open last Thursday night. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_617-400x200.png)
The Philippine Women’s Open made a strong debut at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center, earning congratulations from sports leaders and international players for its world-class execution and sold-out crowds.
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Elena Rybakina booked her place in the Australian Open final with a composed straight-sets win over Jessica Pegula, earning another shot at world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and a chance to rewrite the ending of last year’s Melbourne classic.
The Professional Fighters League has expanded its Pittsburgh debut with two new main card matchups, adding ranked showdowns in the women’s flyweight and featherweight divisions ahead of the March 28 event at the UPMC Events Center.
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The HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026 launch promises a high-energy weekend of rugby, entertainment, and family-friendly festivities at The Kallang National Stadium.
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Creamline Cool Smashers are set to make a statement in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference as key players return, including Jia de Guzman and Bernadeth Pons.
![Sabalenka’s powerful backhand crosscourt helped her dominate Elina Svitolina. [photo credit: Xinhua]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/42e70185152341b8963f309029e7a337-400x200.png)
Aryna Sabalenka moved closer to a fifth Grand Slam title after defeating Elina Svitolina in straight sets to reach the Australian Open final.
![Semifinal lineups are set! Sinner vs Djokovic, Rybakina vs Pegula — who will rise to glory? [photo credit: Xinhua]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/0843c517abbe43a2877c647a36ab373b-400x200.png)
Jannik Sinner advanced to the Australian Open semifinals after defeating Ben Shelton, while Iga Swiatek was stunned by Elena Rybakina in the women’s quarters.
![Calvin Oftana rises for a three-pointer during his 29-point explosion in TNT’s Game 4 win over San Miguel Beer. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PBA-IMAGES651-400x200.jpg)
After a Game 3 slip, TNT roared back with a commanding 110-87 win over San Miguel Beer in Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals, setting up a decisive best-of-three finish.