Austria Return Sparks SMB Blowout Victory
![Don Trollano provided key scoring support in San Miguel's victory over Converge. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/764064728_1640862817739382_2961877108135493059_n-400x200.jpg)
Leo Austria marked his return to the San Miguel bench with a 126-114 win over Converge as George King erupted for 46 points.
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PBA: Blackwater’s Defensive Surge Silences Phoenix in Comeback Win
![Kentrell Barkley powered Blackwater to a comeback victory over Phoenix in the PBA Governors' Cup. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design441-400x200.png)
Blackwater erased a 15-point deficit and held Phoenix to 14 fourth-quarter points to earn a 106-100 comeback win in the PBA Governors’ Cup.
Is Team Khabib’s Owais Yaqoob the Next Big Superstar in MMA?
Owais Yaqoob stopped Delyan Georgiev in the first round at BRAVE CF 107 before calling out lightweight champion Abdisalam Kubanychbek.
STIC 2026 Brings World-Class Regional Tennis Action to Kallang
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The Singapore Tennis Invitational Cup returns in September, featuring top players from four Southeast Asian nations alongside the WTA 500 Singapore Tennis Open.
Alas Pilipinas Aims for World Volleyball Championship Chile Miracle
![(Front) Jhenica Sadia, Resty Jane Olaguir, Taj Arkhea Teves, Frances Diane Ramos, Megan Yesha Hernandez, Sharina Rhyza Lleses, Cristina Madela Gale, Nadeth Faye Herbon, physiotherapist Hannah de Luna. (Rear) Jello Andrea Mauricio, mental performance coach Wynnette Bernardo, Princess Khaira Manzano, Irish May Mahinay, Jhaynna Love Bulandres, Ambassador Celeste Vinzon-Balatbat, Xyz Rayco, head coach Edwin Leyva, assistant coach Oliver Balse, Caera Celis with diplomatic staff at the Philippine embassy in Chile. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design438-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas U17 begins its FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship campaign against defending champion China after a 32-hour journey to Chile.
Tagaytay’s Velodrome Turns Into Gymnastics Battleground
The 10th Aero Gymnastics Asian Championships opened in Tagaytay, welcoming nearly 400 gymnasts from 12 Asian countries to the CT Velodrome.
Diouf Steps In for Kouame as Strong Group Loads Up Frontcourt
Strong Group-Pilipinas signed Malick Diouf to replace Angelo Kouame as it targets a historic third straight William Jones Cup championship.
Alas Pilipinas U17 Girls Battle Fatigue, Fuel Up for World Stage
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Alas Pilipinas Girls turned a grueling trip into a bonding experience as they arrived in Chile for the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship.
NLEX Survives Late Scare, Remains Lone Unbeaten Team in PBA
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NLEX completed a 6-0 first-round sweep after holding off TNT, 88-83, behind DeQuan Jones’ 27-point effort in the PBA Governors’ Cup.
Giant Risers Torch Macau Early, Then Sweat Out Stunning Late Rally
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Titan Ultra squandered a huge lead but held off Macau, 132-128, behind Tirrell Brown’s 36-point performance in the PBA Governors’ Cup.