![Serge Gnabry scored the equalizer to level the game before halftime. [photo credit: FC Bayern Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_541-400x200.png)
Bayern Munich recovered from an early deficit to defeat Cologne 3-1 on Wednesday, completing a record-breaking first half of the Bundesliga season.
![Texas dominates inside and out to take down No. 10 Vanderbilt. [photo credit: Texas Longhorns Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_540-400x200.png)
Texas handed No. 10 Vanderbilt its first loss of the season, 80-64, behind 22 points from Matas Vokietaitis and 21 from Tramon Mark.
![Rising star Victoria Mboko keeps climbing the rankings after defeating Keys in Adelaide. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_538-400x200.png)
Madison Keys was upset by Victoria Mboko in the Adelaide International quarterfinals, less than a week before defending her Australian Open title.
![Melbourne Park hosts a loaded Australian Open women’s draw. [photo credit: Coco Gauff Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SnapInsta.to_610372035_18402617374120370_3748084289883897858_n-400x200.jpg)
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams may meet in the second round of the Australian Open, continuing a rivalry that began at Wimbledon in 2019.
![Costly mistakes from Robert Sanchez hand Arsenal two goals, but Chelsea fight back late to keep hopes alive. [photo credit: RS1 Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SnapInsta.to_588642971_18544868569024795_4678991910574097217_n-400x200.jpg)
Chelsea lost 3-2 to Arsenal in the first leg of the League Cup semifinal, with mistakes from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez contributing to two Arsenal goals.
![Aston Villa’s win over Tottenham ends with both clubs facing FA action. [photo credit: Morgan Rogers Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SnapInsta.to_591836887_18546651481011660_2389451543302759241_n-400x200.jpg)
The Football Association has charged Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa with misconduct following a heated confrontation after their FA Cup meeting.
![B1 League action highlights B.LEAGUE’s expanding global broadcast footprint. [B.League photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image49-400x200.png)
Japan’s B.LEAGUE will reach its widest global audience yet after securing new overseas broadcast deals for the 2025–26 season.
![Chris Ross shows why effort still wins playoff games. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PBA-IMAGES442-400x200.jpg)
San Miguel Beer moved within one win of the finals after outlasting Barangay Ginebra 115-109 to take a 3-2 lead in their PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinal series.
![Early-season statement: Svitolina wins in Auckland, sending a message to the WTA field. [photo credit: ASB Classic Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_535-400x200.png)
Elina Svitolina returned from a career break to claim the 2026 ASB Classic, sending a statement to the WTA field and gaining momentum ahead of the Australian Open.
![Jordan Heading drives to the basket against Meralco. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PBA-IMAGES935-400x200.jpg)
TNT rallied in the final seconds to defeat Meralco 99-96 at Smart Araneta Coliseum, securing a spot in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup championship series.