![Aryna Sabalenka continues her Australian dominance and will face Karolina Muchova in the Brisbane International semifinals. [photo credit: Brisbane International Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_515-1024x479.png)
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka reached the Brisbane International semifinals on Friday, Jan. 9, defeating Madison Keys in a straight-set rematch of the 2025 Australian Open final.
![Alexandra Eala celebrates after securing her first win over Magda Linette at the ASB Classic. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_514-1024x697.png)
Eala, Wang one win from first WTA crown after statement ASB Classic run
Alexandra Eala and Wang Xinyu moved one win away from their first WTA Tour singles title after dominant quarterfinal victories set up a first-time semifinal clash at the ASB Classic.
![Throwback to Guiao’s candid pre-finals assessment: “We played with a system, and that was enough.” [photo credit: PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Blue-and-Red-Modern-Sporty-Static-Sports-Quote-Feature-News-Facebook-Post1.jpg)
‘Ang tawag ko nga sa team ko barya-barya boys’ – Guiao’s mindset before the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup finals
Before the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup Finals, Coach Yeng Guiao gave his assessment of his Rain or Shine squad. With no superstars but a disciplined system, he prepared his team to face Talk ‘N Text.
![PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee and PhilCycling president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and Asian Cycling Confederation head Dato' Amarjit Singh Gill lead the inauguration of the Tagaytay City CT Velodrome in June last year. [POC Photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cong-bambol_velodrome1-1024x873.png)
Philippines to host Asian Track Cycling Championships after 31 years
The 45th Asian Cycling Confederation Track Championships returns to the Philippines from March 25 to 31 at the new Tagaytay City CT Velodrome with 12 nations confirmed.
Barcelona storms past Athletic to reach Spanish Super Cup final
Barcelona delivered a dominant 5-0 victory over Athletic Club on Thursday to book their place in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia.
![Former junior peers met for the first time, but Eala dictated every phase of the match on Thursday, January 8. [photo credit: ASB Classic Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_511-1024x614.png)
Eala overwhelms Marcinko to reach ASB Classic last eight
Alex Eala delivered a ruthless performance in Auckland on Thursday, racing into the ASB Classic quarterfinals with a dominant straight-set victory.
![Igor Thiago celebrates after scoring twice for Brentford [photo credit: Igor Thiago Nascimento Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SnapInsta.to_576340361_18387950392178930_7839289820241215152_n.jpg)
Arsenal set to tighten Premier League grip after rivals drop points
Arsenal were handed a major opening in the Premier League title race after Manchester City and Aston Villa both stumbled on Wednesday night.
![Elena Rybakina keeps rolling as her winning streak reaches 13 matches. [photo credit: Brisbane International Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_510-1024x612.png)
Sabalenka, Rybakina cruise into Brisbane International quarterfinals
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina both delivered straight-set wins to move into the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International, sharpening their form ahead of the Australian Open.
![Karim Adeyemi faces disciplinary issues and transfer speculation amid club unrest. [photo credit: Karim Adeyemi Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_509-1024x551.png)
Borussia Dortmund faces tense restart with key players uncertain ahead of Frankfurt clash
Borussia Dortmund returns from the winter break with internal tensions and contract disputes over key players, as they prepare for Friday’s Bundesliga match against Frankfurt.
![Jordan Heading leads TNT Tropang 5G with 26 points in Game 2 against Meralco [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PBA-IMAGES1814-1024x683.jpg)
TNT dominates Meralco to take 2-0 semifinals lead in PBA Philippine Cup
TNT Tropang 5G polished their game from Game 1 and rolled to a 109-92 wire-to-wire victory over Meralco, moving within two wins of the PBA Philippine Cup finals.