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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ginebra bounces back with dominant win over TNT in PBA Philippine Cup
Barangay Ginebra came out firing to dismantle TNT, 92-77, and secure its first win of the PBA Philippine Cup season at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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Rondina, Pons lead Alas Pilipinas charge in Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour main draw
Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons face tough Brazilian opponents as the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour main draw kicks off at Nuvali Sands Court, while Alas Pilipinas looks to bounce back from a rainy qualifying day.
![Chris Newsome leads the Meralco Bolts' charge with a 22-point performance in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES1130-1024x576.jpg)
Meralco fends off Blackwater for first win in PBA Philippine Cup
Chris Newsome delivered in the clutch as Meralco overcame Blackwater’s furious rally to secure its first victory of the PBA Philippine Cup season at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
BRAVE CF continues momentum with BRAVE CF 101
BRAVE Combat Federation returns with BRAVE CF 101 in Isa Town, featuring Bahrain’s top fighters and international MMA stars, two days after the historic BRAVE 100.