![Gilas Pilipinas fought hard but fell to Australia 93-66. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/638085557_4414761795471087_3935513852937882743_n-400x200.jpg)
Gilas Pilipinas struggled early against Australia but showed fight in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, remaining qualified for the Second Round despite a 93-66 defeat.
![Jude Garcia delivers clutch attacks in the extended second set. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cabstars-Jude-Garcia-5758-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross leaned on veteran composure to sweep AEP-Cabstars and remain unbeaten in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Alche Gupiteo and Jude Garcia lead Criss Cross into a high-stakes showdown with the AEP-Cabstars. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Alpha-Jude-Garcia-2718-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross looks to extend its winning streak to three games when it faces AEP-Cabstars in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. The defending champions have shown depth, firepower, and experience in their early outings.
The Philippine women’s national football team is prepared for its opening match against Australia at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, building on experience from the 2023 World Cup and recent SEA Games success.
![Kim Dy earned Best Player of the Game honors after leading PLDT to a 25-23, 25-23, 25-13 sweep of ZUS Coffee. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-PLDT-vs.-Zus-Kim-Dy-4984-400x200.jpg)
PLDT rebounded from a previous loss with a 25-23, 25-23, 25-13 sweep of ZUS Coffee in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, improving to 4-1 and keeping its semifinal hopes alive.
![Lucas Herbert shot a bogey-free nine-under-par 62 in round three of the New Zealand Open at Millbrook Resort. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/unnamed262-400x200.jpg)
Australian Lucas Herbert carded a bogey-free nine-under-par 62 in the third round of the New Zealand Open, moving to 16-under and setting up a thrilling final day chase behind leader Daniel Hillier.
The 2026 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup launches in Riverpark, Cavite, featuring the debut of the Next Generation Tamaraw OMR alongside the Vios OMR in high-octane Sprint Races. Fans enjoy free admission, vehicle displays, and interactive motorsports experiences.
![Fifi Sharma powers Akari’s comeback with a critical quick attack in the fifth set against Cignal. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Cignal-vs.-Akari-Fifi-Sharma-3991-400x200.jpg)
Fifi Sharma starred for Akari as the team rebounded from a third-set blowout to defeat Cignal in five sets, boosting their PVL All-Filipino semifinal hopes.
Galedo won the Masters ITT, Standard Insurance women swept the U23 road race, and the Mark Arvin España Armendez Gold Medal was awarded to junior champion Kim Jerome Duremdes in a moving tribute to the late young cyclist.
![Action from last year’s FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup at OCBC Square, Singapore. [photo credit: The Kallang]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FIBA-3x3-Asia-Cup-2025_Australia-vs-Japan_Credit-The-Kallang-400x200.jpg)
Singapore gears up for a historic stretch of 3×3 basketball as it hosts the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2026 and its first-ever FIBA 3×3 World Cup Qualifier.