![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.
![Athletic overcomes 10-man challenge to secure Copa del Rey progression. [photo credit: Athletic Club Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_533-400x200.png)
Athletic Club advanced to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals after a 120-minute thriller against Cultural Leonesa on Tuesday, Jan. 13, in Madrid, overcoming early deficits and a red card.
![From China to Israel: Gonzalez adds firepower to Beitar Jerusalem. [photo credit: Efmamj Gonzalez Palacios Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_532-400x200.png)
Israeli Premier League club Beitar Jerusalem signed Colombian striker Efmamjjasond Gonzalez on loan until the end of the season, the club announced on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
![From shaky start to dominant finish—Keys shows why she’s a Grand Slam champion. {photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_531-400x200.png)
Madison Keys overcame early serving struggles to defeat Tereza Valentova 6-4, 6-1 and advance to the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International.
Lasha Abramishvili has issued a direct challenge to BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Champion Borislav Nikolić, targeting a title fight on Serbian soil at BRAVE CF 104 on February 14 in Belgrade.
![Gallagher travels to London for a medical as Atletico looks to finalize his move. [photo credit: Conor Gallagher Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_530-400x200.png)
Conor Gallagher is set to leave Atletico Madrid after the club allowed the English midfielder to travel to London for a medical ahead of a move to Tottenham.
![Andreeva prepares to face the winner of Maya Joint vs. Ajla Tomljanovic. [photo credit: Adelaide International Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_529-400x200.png)
World No. 8 Mirra Andreeva defeated Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International, setting up a clash with the winner of Maya Joint vs. Ajla Tomljanovic.
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) makes its Pittsburgh debut on March 28 at the UPMC Events Center, featuring Johnny Eblen vs. Bryan Battle in the Main Event and Dalton Rosta vs. Impa Kasanganay in the Co-Main Event.