![Anastasiia Bavykina impressed in her debut with 15 points and strong floor defense. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-2025-PLDT-vs.-Capital1-Anastasiia-Bavykina-5691-1024x683.jpg)
PLDT picked up where it left off, sweeping Capital1 to open its 2025 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference campaign behind a strong debut from Russian import Anastasiia Bavykina.
![PHILCYCLING president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino with ACC head Dato' Amarjit Singh Gill. [photo credit: POC Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cong-bambol-and-Dato-Amarjit-Singh-Gill.png)
PhilCycling National Championships for Road 2026 set in Tagaytay in February
The PhilCycling National Championships for Road 2026 will take place from February 17 to 20, with Tagaytay City as the main hub, marking a major lead-up to the Asian Track Championships in March.
Borislav Nikolić to defend bantamweight title against Hamza Kooheji at BRAVE CF 100
Bantamweight champion Borislav Nikolić will face No. 2 contender Hamza Kooheji in the main event of BRAVE CF 100 on November 7 in Bahrain, marking a historic milestone for the promotion.
![Chandler McDaniel during Stallion Laguna’s PFF Women’s Cup opener. [PFF Women's League photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251012-WA0004-1024x683.jpg)
Stallion Laguna opens PFF Women’s Cup title defense with dominant 19-0 win over Tuloy FC
Stallion Laguna began its PFF Women’s Cup title defense in explosive fashion, crushing Tuloy FC, 19-0, behind Chandler McDaniel’s double hat-trick at the SM Mall of Asia Sky Pitch.
![The Philippine curling team celebrate after their gold medal-clinching victory at the Harbin Asian Winter Games last February. [Photo credit: Olympics.com]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/phl-curling_olympics.com_-1024x573.png)
Philippine curling team moves closer to 2026 Winter Olympics after unbeaten run in Scotland
The Philippine men’s curling team stayed unbeaten in a pre-Olympic qualification event in Scotland, putting itself just one step away from securing a historic spot in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
![Ricci Rivero powers Phoenix past San Miguel with a big second-half performance in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES1730-1024x576.jpg)
Phoenix shocks San Miguel for first win in PBA Philippine Cup as upsets rock Season 50
Phoenix pulled off a stunning 109-103 upset of San Miguel Beer to notch its first win of the season in the PBA Philippine Cup, capping a night of shockers highlighted by Terrafirma’s drought-breaking victory.
![John Bravo powers Terrafirma with 18 points and eight boards in a breakthrough win in the PBA Philippine Cup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES341-1024x576.jpg)
Terrafirma ends 11-game skid with gritty win over NLEX in PBA Philippine Cup
Terrafirma leaned on rookie John Bravo and a young core to stun NLEX, 97-91, and snap a lengthy losing streak in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
![Caelan Tiongson sparks a late rally as Rain or Shine escapes Meralco in a nail-biter. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES1322-1024x614.jpg)
Rain or Shine survives Meralco in OT thriller to open PBA Philippine Cup campaign
Rain or Shine pulled off a gritty overtime comeback to stun Meralco, 96-95, in its PBA Philippine Cup season opener, overcoming a late collapse to secure a dramatic win in Antipolo.
![The Chargers celebrate their historic first-ever win over the Cool Smashers. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-25-Creamline-vs.-Akari-3139-1024x683.jpg)
Akari shocks Creamline for historic first win in Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference opener
Akari delivered a stunning five-set upset over defending champion Creamline to secure its first-ever win against the Cool Smashers and open its Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference campaign on a high note.
![DeBeer showcases her offensive versatility during her 37-point outburst. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PVL-RC-25-Chery-Tiggo-vs.-Zus-Anna-DeBeer-0980-1024x683.jpg)
Anna DeBeer erupts for 37 points in ZUS Coffee’s Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference win
Anna DeBeer made a spectacular debut, exploding for 37 points to lead ZUS Coffee past Chery Tiggo in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the Dasmariñas Arena.