![Alex Eala continues her strong North American hardcourt campaign with another deep run in Cincinnati. [WTA Instagra,]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design503-1024x576.png)
Alex Eala advanced to the Cincinnati round of 32 after Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired, setting up a first career meeting with Amanda Anisimova.
![The Alas Pilipinas Girls gained valuable international experience during their historic U17 World Championship campaign. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design502-1024x576.png)
Alas Pilipinas Girls Take a Hard-Fought Lesson From World Championship
Alas Pilipinas Girls gained valuable experience at the U17 World Championship after beating higher-ranked teams and reaching the Round of 16.
![Alas Pilipinas continues its campaign at the FIVB Volleyball Girls U17 World Championship with a top-half finish within reach. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design501-1024x576.png)
Alas Pilipinas Eyes Statement Win Over Japan
Alas Pilipinas opens the ninth-to-16th playoffs against Japan, aiming to secure a top-half finish at the FIVB Girls U17 World Championship.
![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)
Bolts Survive Ginebra Scare Behind Varnado’s Fiery Debut
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.