![Angela Beard (13) in action with Sara Eggesvik [AFC Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_5071-1024x683.jpeg)
The Philippines secured back-to-back Women’s World Cup appearances after a 2-0 playoff victory over Uzbekistan.
![Jude Garcia powers Criss Cross with a strong all-around performance. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cabstars-Jude-Garcia-1303-1024x684.jpg)
Criss Cross remains perfect, sweeps AEP-Cabstars for 8-0 record
Criss Cross extended its unbeaten run to eight matches after a dominant straight-sets victory over AEP-Cabstars in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Marvin Jones shines in his PBA debut with a game-high performance. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PBA-IMAGES1528-1024x638.jpg)
Meralco erupts after slow start, blasts Converge in season opener
Meralco powered past Converge with a dominant second-half surge to secure a convincing opening win in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
![JP Bugaoan earns Best Player honors with an efficient performance. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Savouge-vs.-3B-JP-Bugaoan-0771-1024x684.jpg)
No Coach, No Problem: Savouge rolls into semis with rout of 3B
Savouge bounced back from back-to-back losses with a dominant straight-sets win over 3B to secure a semifinal spot in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Filipinas prepare for a crucial AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 play-in match against Uzbekistan. [AFC pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AFC-WOMENS-ASIAN-CUP-2026-JAPAN-vs-PHILIPPINES-8-1024x683.jpg)
Filipinas take on Uzbekistan with World Cup spot at stake
The Philippine women’s football team battles Uzbekistan in a crucial AFC Women’s Asian Cup play-in, with a 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup berth on the line.
![Paolo Hernandez scores a career-high 20 points for Terrafirma. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PBA-IMAGES447-1024x683.jpg)
Terrafirma overcomes midgame lapse, extends winning run vs Blackwater
Terrafirma overcame a second-quarter lapse to secure a 99-88 win over Blackwater, extending its winning streak in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
![PHILCYCLING president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino checks on the progress of preparations at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome. [photo credit: PhilCycling]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cong-bambol_track-1024x577.png)
Tagaytay to host 600 athletes in Asian Track Cycling Championships
More than 600 cyclists from 19 countries will compete in the Asian Track Cycling Championships and Asian Para Track Cycling Championships in Tagaytay.
![The Filipinas will now shift their focus to a crucial play-in match against Uzbekistan. [AFC pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4988-1024x683.jpeg)
Japan routs Philippines 7-0 to reach AFC Women’s Asian Cup semifinals
Japan overwhelmed the Philippines 7-0 in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals to secure a semifinal berth and qualification to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
![Cady Lalanne powers through the Magnolia defense during NLEX’s win in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PBA-IMAGES1735-1024x646.jpg)
NLEX overcomes Omot’s 32 points, beats Magnolia 112-105 for 2-0 start
NLEX outlasted Magnolia behind a balanced attack led by Cady Lalanne and Schonny Winston to remain unbeaten in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
![James Dickey battles inside the paint while delivering a double-double performance for Phoenix. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PBA-IMAGES170-1024x710.jpg)
Phoenix rolls to 2–0 start in PBA Commissioner’s Cup after dominant 33-point rout
Phoenix Super LPG dismantled Titan Ultra behind a balanced attack led by Ricci Rivero and James Dickey as the Fuel Masters improved to 2-0 in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.