![Jannik Sinner battles through extreme heat during his third-round match in Melbourne. [photo credit: Xinhua]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NCGFbQuiOtmVH7kt-400x200.png)
Jannik Sinner fought through cramps, extreme heat and a stubborn American challenger to keep his Australian Open title defense intact on Saturday in Melbourne.
The Philippine Golf Championship opens the Asian Tour season at Wack Wack Golf & Country Club, featuring Miguel Tabuena and an elite international field, backed by the PSC and BingoPlus.
![Elite tactical units compete during a previous edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge. [photo credit: UAE SWAT Challenge Media]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/UAE-SWAT-Challenge-2025--400x200.jpg)
The Philippine National Police is set to compete again in the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, facing elite tactical units from around the world in Dubai.
![Don Trollano delivered when it mattered most, powering SMB’s second unit and setting the tone for a statement win over TNT. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PBA-IMAGES936-400x200.jpg)
Don Trollano sparks a dominant San Miguel Beer response as the Beermen rout TNT to even the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Finals.
![Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after winning the third-round match against Anastasia Potapova at the Australian Open. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_586-400x200.png)
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka overcame Anastasia Potapova in two tiebreak sets to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
![Carlos Alcaraz advances in Melbourne, setting up a fourth-round clash with Tommy Paul. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_585-400x200.png)
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz continued his strong start at the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Corentin Moutet to advance to the last 16 in Melbourne.
![Coco Gauff advances to the fourth round as she continues her Grand Slam campaign in Australia. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_584-400x200.png)
Coco Gauff recovered from a slow start to defeat fellow American Hailey Baptiste and advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
![Angel Otom clocks a record-setting 1:43.87 in the women’s 100m backstroke S4-S5 on Day 3 of the ASEAN Para Games. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/8c984316-27c7-4ed2-84ce-7fcd1137b9fa-400x200.jpg)
Angel Otom delivered the Philippines’ latest highlight at the 13th ASEAN Para Games after resetting the women’s 100m backstroke S4-S5 mark and capturing her third gold medal in Nakhon Ratchasima.
![JOURNALISTS are taken to a tour of the Tianya Haijiao Ring Theater which will be the venue of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 6th Sanya Asian Beach Games [POC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Ring-Theater--400x200.jpg)
The Asian Beach Games make a long-awaited comeback this summer in Sanya, China, aligning with the Philippines’ growing push for sports tourism and global hosting ambitions.
![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.