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Alexandra Eala stared down defeat against Aliaksandra Sasnovich but flipped the script with a gritty comeback, surviving a match point to seal a dramatic three-set win in Abu Dhabi.
The Women’s Padel Series will debut in Manila this March, marking the first professional padel tournament exclusively for women and positioning the Philippines as a global leader in women’s sport.
Filipino basketball star Dwight Ramos of Levanga Hokkaido has been officially nominated for the International Award in the 2026 B.LEAGUE Most Attractive Player fan-voted event.
Borislav Nikolić will fight in Serbia for the first time as BRAVE CF bantamweight champion when he faces Portugal’s Matheus Malta at BRAVE CF 104 in Belgrade on February 14.
ESPN and the NBA announced the full rosters, coaches, broadcast team and halftime act for the 2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at the Kia Forum in Inglewood.
![A strong Filipino contingent tees off in the inaugural Philippine Golf Championship. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/unnamed247-400x200.jpg)
The Asian Tour returns to the Philippines to open its 2026 season, staging the first-ever Philippine Golf Championship at Wack Wack Golf & Country Club with a strong international field.
The 2026 Global Fitness Report from Les Mills shows strength training is now mainstream, but lack of confidence, guidance, and clear progression continues to hold back both new and experienced lifters.
![Bella Belen during Capital1’s match against the Thunderbelles. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-Zus-vs.-Capital1-Bella-Belen-8959-400x200.jpg)
Capital1 opened its PVL All-Filipino Conference campaign with authority, leaning on Bella Belen’s late surge and a deeper supporting cast to dispatch ZUS Coffee in four sets.
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Nxled leaned on late-game poise and veteran composure to survive a relentless Farm Fresh side in a tense five-set victory to open the PVL All-Filipino Conference.
Filipino knockout artist Jeremy “The Jaguar” Miado looks to spark a fresh title push as he opens 2026 against South African prospect Willie “White Lion” van Rooyen at ONE Fight Night 41 in Bangkok.