![Chandler McDaniel during Stallion Laguna’s PFF Women’s Cup opener. [PFF Women's League photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251012-WA0004-400x200.jpg)
Stallion Laguna began its PFF Women’s Cup title defense in explosive fashion, crushing Tuloy FC, 19-0, behind Chandler McDaniel’s double hat-trick at the SM Mall of Asia Sky Pitch.
![The Philippine curling team celebrate after their gold medal-clinching victory at the Harbin Asian Winter Games last February. [Photo credit: Olympics.com]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/phl-curling_olympics.com_-400x200.png)
The Philippine men’s curling team stayed unbeaten in a pre-Olympic qualification event in Scotland, putting itself just one step away from securing a historic spot in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
![Ricci Rivero powers Phoenix past San Miguel with a big second-half performance in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES1730-400x200.jpg)
Phoenix pulled off a stunning 109-103 upset of San Miguel Beer to notch its first win of the season in the PBA Philippine Cup, capping a night of shockers highlighted by Terrafirma’s drought-breaking victory.
![John Bravo powers Terrafirma with 18 points and eight boards in a breakthrough win in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES341-400x200.jpg)
Terrafirma leaned on rookie John Bravo and a young core to stun NLEX, 97-91, and snap a lengthy losing streak in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
![Caelan Tiongson sparks a late rally as Rain or Shine escapes Meralco in a nail-biter. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES1322-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine pulled off a gritty overtime comeback to stun Meralco, 96-95, in its PBA Philippine Cup season opener, overcoming a late collapse to secure a dramatic win in Antipolo.
![The Chargers celebrate their historic first-ever win over the Cool Smashers. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-25-Creamline-vs.-Akari-3139-400x200.jpg)
Akari delivered a stunning five-set upset over defending champion Creamline to secure its first-ever win against the Cool Smashers and open its Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference campaign on a high note.
![DeBeer showcases her offensive versatility during her 37-point outburst. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-25-Chery-Tiggo-vs.-Zus-Anna-DeBeer-0980-400x200.jpg)
Anna DeBeer made a spectacular debut, exploding for 37 points to lead ZUS Coffee past Chery Tiggo in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the Dasmariñas Arena.
![Juan Gomez de Liano drives to the basket during his historic PBA debut for Converge. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES340-400x200.jpg)
Juan Gomez de Liano made history with a triple-double in his first PBA game as Converge crushed Titan Ultra, 129-92, to open its PBA Philippine Cup campaign at Ynares Center in Montalban.
BRAVE Combat Federation heads to Vilnius for the first time on October 18, bringing a world-class lineup headlined by heavyweight champion Pavel Dailidko.
![FEU players celebrate their back-to-back 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge title. [V-League photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/VL-2025-Finals-G3-DLSU-vs.-FEU-8513-400x200.jpg)
Far Eastern University swept De La Salle University in Game 3 to retain its 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge title, capping a stunning series turnaround.