![Varnado had 31 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design500-1024x576.png)
Jordon Varnado scored 31 points in his Meralco debut as the Bolts defeated Ginebra, 97-88, to snap a four-game PBA Governors’ Cup losing streak.
![Converge secured another important victory in the PBA Governors' Cup eliminations at Smart Araneta Coliseum. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design499-1024x576.png)
Road Warriors Push Converge to Brink Despite Import-less Roster
Converge escaped NLEX, 112-110, as Cameron Clark scored 37 points to lead the FiberXers past the shorthanded Road Warriors.
Philippines Bets Big on Boracay for Regional Swim Debut
The Philippines prepares to host the 4th Southeast Asia Open Water Swimming Championships in Boracay with a major focus on athlete safety.
How 3 Filipino Moms Turned Running Into Family Legacy
Marickz Camacho, Jocelyn Elijeran and Nikka Panlaqui swept the women’s 21K podium at the EastWest Dream Run 2026 Manila leg.
![Alas Pilipinas Girls endured a tough battle against Korea in the Round of 16 at the FIVB Volleyball Girls U17 World Championship. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design496-1024x576.png)
Alas Girls Fight Hard but Fall Short Against Korea
Alas Pilipinas Girls fell to Korea in straight sets in the FIVB Volleyball Girls U17 World Championship Round of 16.
PFL Africa: Morocco Card Set for Casablanca Showdown
PFL Africa: Morocco arrives in Casablanca on October 10 with six semifinal bouts and a heavyweight main event featuring Abdoulaye Kane and Badr Medkouri.
MVP MMA Takes Aim
The PFL and Most Valuable Promotions merger could create a serious UFC challenger by combining MMA credibility with MVP’s star-making power.
![George King leads San Miguel's scoring attack during the team's Governors' Cup campaign. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design486-1024x576.png)
King, Brondial Power SMB Rout as Titan’s Season Crumbles
George King scored 39 points and Rodney Brondial grabbed 17 rebounds as San Miguel Beer routed Titan Ultra, 144-113, to improve to 7-2.
![The Philippine squad made history by advancing to the U17 World Championship knockout stage. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design485-1024x576.png)
Celis, Rayco Power Historic PH Run Into World Championship Last 16
Alas Pilipinas Girls made Philippine volleyball history by reaching the U17 World Championship Round of 16 for the country’s best finish ever.
![KJ Buffen leads Magnolia's scoring effort during the team's Governors' Cup campaign. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design484-1024x576.png)
Magnolia Avenges First-Round Loss, Vaults Into PBA Top Four Logjam
Magnolia rallied past Phoenix, 115-101, behind career nights from KJ Buffen and Jerom Lastimosa to extend its PBA winning streak to three games.