![Luka Doncic dominated fan voting yet fell short overall as player ballots reshaped the NBA All-Star starters. [photo credit: Los Angeles Lakers Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_583-400x200.png)
Luka Doncic dominated fan voting but finished second overall in NBA All-Star starter balloting after ranking just sixth among player votes, revealing a striking divide between popularity and peer respect.
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FC Barcelona defeated Slavia Prague 4-2 to stay in the hunt for a top-eight finish in the Champions League, while key results from Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Juventus, and other clubs set up a decisive final round next week.
![Swiatek’s masterclass against Bouzkova proves her form is peaking. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_574-400x200.png)
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek defeated Marie Bouzkova in straight sets at the Australian Open, advancing to the third round with a commanding display of power and precision.
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Novak Djokovic defeated Francesco Maestrelli in straight sets at the Australian Open, advancing to the third round and maintaining his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title.
![Ernie Gawilan and Gary Bejino lead the Philippines’ gold rush at the ASEAN Para Games [photo credit: APG2025 Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/5e386f1f-6e69-46f3-9481-575cd151f7b0-400x200.jpg)
Filipino para swimmers dominated the pool in Nakhon Ratchasima, with Ernie Gawilan and Gary Bejino breaking records and winning multiple gold medals at the 13th ASEAN Para Games.
BRAVE Combat Federation has revealed the nominees for its 2025 Submission of the Year, highlighting four fighters whose finishes captured the MMA world’s attention.
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Cebu’s Sam “NEMESIS” Rivera finally captured the Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines title in 2025, then made the world finals Top 16 in Los Angeles.
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game will feature three teams, including a new international squad, and a round-robin schedule at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
Nearly 120 longboarders from 24 nations are competing at Urbiztondo Beach in the World Surf League La Union International Pro, a key qualifier for the 2026 Longboard Tour.
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Lakers legend LeBron James has appeared in only 24 of 41 games, raising doubts about his All-Star eligibility despite his legendary career.