![Alex Eala pushed a world No. 2 seed and showed why her rise is real. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_631-1024x644.png)
Alex Eala’s breakthrough run at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open came to an end after a hard-fought quarterfinal loss to world No. 2 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova, but the Filipina teenager once again proved she belongs on the WTA stage.
![PLDT High Speed Hitters celebrate after a play against Creamline. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-Creamline-vs.-PLDT-2645-1024x684.jpg)
PLDT dumps Creamline to open PVL All-Filipino Conference with statement win
PLDT High Speed Hitters opened their All-Filipino Conference campaign with a commanding 3-0 win over Creamline Cool Smashers, signaling a potential shift in Premier Volleyball League power.
![Sarut Vongchaisit during the opening round of the Philippine Golf Championship at Wack Wack. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PGC_260205_Sarut_Vongchaisit_AM_03-1024x683.jpg)
Sarut Vongchaisit leads Philippine Golf Championship after gritty opening round
Sarut Vongchaisit embraced the challenge of Wack Wack’s East Course, firing a four-under 68 to grab the first-round lead in the season-opening Philippine Golf Championship on the Asian Tour.
![Erika Santos attacks during Cignal’s PVL All-Filipino Conference victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PVL-AFC-26-Cignal-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Erika-Santos-0629-1024x684.jpg)
Cignal opens PVL All-Filipino bid strong with statement win over Choco Mucho
Cignal continued its rare fast start in the PVL All-Filipino Conference, leaning on depth, discipline and late-set execution to pull away from Choco Mucho and move to a solo early lead.
Mavs trade Anthony Davis to Wizards in blockbuster multiplayer deal
The Anthony Davis trade is official, with the Dallas Mavericks sending the 10-time All-Star to Washington in a sweeping deal that reshapes two struggling franchises.
![Eala reacts after sealing the win in a tense third-set tiebreak. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_627.png)
Eala saves match point, storms into Abu Dhabi quarterfinals
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.
PH to host world’s first women-only professional padel tournament
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.
Dwight Ramos nominated for B.LEAGUE Most Attractive Player 2026 International Award
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.
Nikolić returns to Belgrade as BRAVE CF 104 homecoming fight confirmed
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, NBA reveal 2026 all-star celebrity game rosters, broadcast plans
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.