![A new swing, new shafts, and a new putter—Sarit Suwannarut looks locked in heading into the final round. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/unnamed176-1024x670.jpg)
Thailand’s Sarit Suwannarut stormed into the lead at the SJM Macao Open with a sizzling 63, highlighted by a 20-foot eagle on the 18th, as he chases his third Asian Tour title.
![Mark Barroca takes charge in the fourth to lead Magnolia past Titan Ultra. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES534-1024x683.jpg)
Barroca delivers vintage spark as Magnolia stays unbeaten
Mark Barroca and Ian Sangalang powered a decisive fourth-quarter run as Magnolia pulled away to defeat Titan Ultra, 127-119, for a 2-0 start in the PBA Philippine Cup.
PBA 50th season opens with grand celebration honoring fans and legends
The Philippine Basketball Association opened its 50th season with a weekend packed with fan activities, tributes to legends, major awards, and a Manila Clasico rivalry clash.
![Savi Davison powers through the Choco Mucho defense during her 19-point performance. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-2025-PLDT-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Savi-Davison-2835-1024x683.jpg)
PLDT stays perfect with dominant sweep of Choco Mucho in PVL Reinforced Conference
PLDT turned back a fiery second-set challenge from Choco Mucho, using its trademark defense and composure to seal a 25-21, 25-20, 25-19 win in the PVL Reinforced Conference at Araneta Coliseum.
Gary Payton slams four-point line experiments
NBA legend Gary Payton visited Manila for a Daily Fantasy basketball panel, where he spoke out against the four-point line and reflected on iconic moments from his career, including a rookie-year encounter with Michael Jordan.
Alas Pilipinas pairs face must-win matches after tough Beach Pro Tour Challenge opener
Four Alas Pilipinas pairs dropped their opening matches in the Volleyball World 2025 Beach Pro Tour Challenge, leaving them in must-win situations to stay in contention.
![Bytsenko celebrates with teammates after sealing the fourth set. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-2025-Nxled-vs.-Capital1-1639-1024x683.jpg)
Bytsenko sets PVL Reinforced Conference scoring record as Capital1 dominates Nxled
Sasha Bytsenko delivered a record-breaking 39-point performance to steer Capital1 past Nxled in four sets, giving the Solar Spikers a crucial bounce-back win in the PVL Reinforced Conference.
![Thailand’s Gunn Charoenkul shares the first-round lead after a flawless 63 at the SJM Macao Open. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/unnamed174-1024x644.jpg)
Gunn Charoenkul, Ding Wenyi share first-round lead at SJM Macao Open
Thailand’s Gunn Charoenkul and China’s Ding Wenyi carded matching 63s to seize the first-round lead at the SJM Macao Open, staying a stroke ahead of Germany’s Dominic Foos and Australia’s Jack Thompson.
Alas Pilipinas falls to Australia in Beach Pro Tour Challenge opener
James Buytrago and Ran Abdilla battled hard but fell to Australia’s D’Artagnan Potts and Jack Pearse in straight sets, exiting the men’s main draw of the Volleyball World 2025 Beach Pro Tour Challenge at Nuvali Sands Court.
![Farm Fresh’s frontline dominates the net during their sweep of the Super Spikers. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-2025-Cignal-vs.-Farm-Fresh-Helene-Rousseaux-0923-1024x683.jpg)
Tubu powers Farm Fresh past Cignal for 2-0 start in PVL Reinforced Conference
Trisha Tubu erupted for 21 points as Farm Fresh swept Cignal in straight sets to stay unbeaten in the PVL Reinforced Conference, taking early control of Pool A.