How do you keep people from becoming numb to your greatness? You take your game to the next level. Lakers star Luka Dončić is doing just that— but not with more trick shots or ankle-breakers. He’s doing it on the other end of the court. Along with a game-high 45 points, Dončić impressed with five […] The post Luka Dončić Flashes ‘Improved’ Defense In Historic 45-Point Game appeared first on LA Sports Report.
As Missouri men’s and women’s basketball get ready to open the 2026 season, the Tigers have announced a jersey patch partner. The school signed a deal with World Wide Technology for its basketball programs. World Wide Technology’s logo will appear on all Missouri men’s and women’s basketball jerseys, as well as the court at Mizzou […]
Sandro Mamukelashvili played his part as the LA Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors – but the night belonged to Luka Doncic. The LA Lakers survived a late fightback from the Toronto Raptors to win 131-125.
The Valkyries made a rapid ascent to WNBA champions in their second season. They've also enjoyed huge success on the business side, with capacity crowds and booming merchandise sales.
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, there was one of the strangest disqualifications in tennis history, the race to the ATP Tour Finals intensified and a player at the center of a storm broke new ground. If you’d like to follow our fantastic tennis coverage, click here. Why was a clay court the scene of the strangest default in recent times? When a player is disqualified from a tennis m
"This generation needs to know the history of the team, what we meant," said former ABA Pacer Freddie Lewis. "I mean, we were the only thing in town."
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz go to trial Monday on charges that they accepted bribes as they colluded with gamblers who made hundreds of thousands of dollars betting correctly on individual pitches.Their careers and possibly their freedom are at stake in the jury trial expected to unfold over the next month in Brooklyn federal court.
The Golden State Warriors welcomed the Los Angeles Clippers to Oracle Arena in San Francisco on a night when Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were ruled out . Curry earned a much-needed rest after his ankle breaker against Luka Doncic but rookie Yaxel Lendeborg took the court in a game that quickly became personal for him. Lendeborg summoned […] The post Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg goes off with new career-high after quiet Luka Doncic rematch appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have made three contract decisions that offer a clearer picture of how the organization is approaching its young talent. Two players received commitments for another season, while a third faces a different contractual outlook. Together, the moves give fans something to consider beyond the immediate challenges on the court.According to Justin […] The post OKC Thunder Make Three Consequential Decisions About Team’s Future appeared first on HEAVY.
Kevin Durant has looked back on the Oklahoma City Thunder’s early years, recalling how a young group of teammates built a strong connection both on and off the basketball court. Now with the Houston Rockets, Durant spoke to ESPN about the unusual road-trip routine that saw several Thunder players exploring shopping malls together while wearing matching team clothing.
Houston faces a front-court crisis against the visiting Celtics, with Steven Adams sidelined and Clint Capela questionable as the red-hot Rockets look to sustain their winning momentum.
Nov. 1—When the Gonzaga women's basketball players step on the court Monday at McCarthey Athletic Center, forgive them if they feel like they're looking at a team similar to themselves. In many ways, the Zags will be. Gonzaga takes on North Dakota State on the first day college men's and women's teams may play games. Tipoff is at 6 p.m. The teams met in Gonzaga's 2025-26 season opener in ...
The final Masters 1000 event season, ATP Paris, is upon us, as the best players in the world converge at the Rolex Paris Masters for what will be the last piece of action on a tennis court in 2026 for many of them. Given the smaller field and the tournament’s one-week format, we have a …
Germany will discuss whether to hand back its hosting of the 2027 men's ice hockey world championships after Russia was permitted to compete by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The Switzerland-based court ruled on Friday that Russian national teams, previously excluded because of the war with Ukraine, should be able to take part in ice hockey world championships again.
For the second time in his career, Carlos Alcaraz has won an ATP Tour title on indoor hard courts, clinching the Vienna Open after overcoming Alex de Minaur 6-1 6-4 in the final. Coming into the final without having dropped a set throughout the tournament, Alcaraz saved arguably his best performance for last, eventually winning …
Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini praised his side's supreme confidence after a rampant 5-2 victory over Udinese took their tally to 28 goals in ten league matches. Gasperini highlighted the squad's shared responsibility as the Giallorossi put pressure on the Serie A leaders.
If you’re wondering about what it takes to win a trophy in tennis these days, Lorenzo Musetti showed us. Apparently, you have to play until one in the morning, spend three and a half hours chasing tennis balls around an indoor court, survive four match points the following afternoon, and somehow find enough energy to …
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appeared dejected in a courtside video after the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a 119-98 defeat to the Houston Rockets, prompting an outpouring of sympathy from NBA fans. The clip, shared on social media, shows the reigning Thunder star sitting in team warm-ups with a distant expression as Houston supporters surround the court.
A video of Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball spitting on the floor during Saturday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs has fans recoiling. The clip surfaced on a night when the former All-Star spent more time on the bench than on the court.
Victor Wembanyama has continued to lead the San Antonio Spurs in fitting fashion , and it seems as if he is intent on doing the same off the court as well. Wembanyama arrived to the Spurs’ matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves dressed as Geralt of Rivia, the protagonist from ‘The Witcher’ fantasy series. The 7-foot-4 French superstar wore a […] The post Geralt who? Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama arrives at Timberwolves game in Witcher-themed Halloween costume appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A championship can slip away in a matter of minutes, and the Golden State Valkyries had a sneak peek at how quickly that can happen. After taking a 3-2 lead in the WNBA Finals, they saw a potential series-deciding Game 6 go Atlanta’s way, and with the first Game 7 in WNBA history underway, head coach Natalie Nakase’s message to her locker room before the players took to the court was unambiguous.
In third Buss family court filing since August, Jeanie Buss accuses her siblings of running a "false flag operation" in bid to sell family's shares.
The coach indicated before Saturday's game the team is in no rush to get the 16th-year forward on the court.
Plenty of star athletes were feeling festive on Saturday, bringing unique costumes to the court, field and more.
Sovereignty won Saturday's $7 million Grade I Breeders' Cup Classic over a field that included lthis year's Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes champion.
The 76ers are back on the court tonight against the Charlotte Hornets after a win over the New York Knicks. See the potential starting lineup.
Buss accused her siblings of a 'cloak and dagger' campaign through the media in a court filing this week
Jeanie Buss accuses siblings of conspiring against her in new court filing
The Packers RB1 could be in more off-field trouble after new allegations have come to light, per court records.
OutKick founder Clay Travis has figured out the real reason behind the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries leaving the court during the US national anthem. The 2026 WNBA Finals are just one game away from the conclusion, as the series has been pushed to Game 7 following the Atlanta Dream’s stunning win in Game 6.
Akron Zips men's basketball coach Dustin Ford went to court to argue for Evan Mahaffey to play in the 2026-27 season. UA has big plans for Mahaffey.
Q: Ira, now that they got the Dwyane Wade statue right, who’s next. I would have to think Pat Riley? – Steve, A: Actually, I would think the belief within the organization is that Pat Riley’s ultimate honor came when the court at Kaseya Center was named in his honor in 2024. And I’m not sure that Micky Arison gets a statue in front of the Heat arena like Joe Robbie got from the Dolphins, ...
As GSV hosts ATL with a championship on the line, we are reminded why Ballhalla has become the ultimate home court.
Ariel Atkins has spent much of her basketball career making an impact on the court, but her latest gesture is earning admiration for her conduct away from the game. The Los Angeles Sparks guard recently returned to her hometown and surprised many with a heartfelt gesture to educators close to home.
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has wasted no time showcasing his exceptional personality on and off the court. From claiming he’ll give Dillon Brooks a “belt” to trading trash talk with Luka Doncic, the 24-year-old is as feisty with his words as he is headstrong on the court.
When the Boston Celtics acquired veteran Paul George from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Jaylen Brown, very few people supported the move, considering Brown’s success and contributions to the franchise. However, the decision seems to be proving better than many initially anticipated. George has continued to demonstrate his value both on and […] The post Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla reveals how Paul George’s impact extends far beyond the court appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s slow start to the season getting a little boost after the 129-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks, marking the first victory of the season after a 0-4 start, a story off the court has caught the eye of many. As Heat icon Dwyane Wade got his statue revamped , head coach Erik Spoelstra would reveal his thoughts on the matter. […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra gives 100% honest review of Dwyane Wade’s revamped statue appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg tag teamed with great chemistry as they crafted a great transition dunk highlight during the Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Cup matchup against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Irving and Flagg are going through their second season together as teammates, their first campaign on the court. The former missed last season due […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg connect for monster slam appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MIAMI — The court was different, with this the Heat’s first NBA Cup of the season. The vibe was different, with the Heat for the first time this season coming off a victory. And the outlook now is decidedly different than four days earlier, with the Heat winning for the second time in a row after their 0-4 start to the Giannis Antetokounmpo era. Against a decidedly short-handed opponent, the ...
Chendall Weaver, a transfer from Texas, is awaiting final approval in a Tennessee court case seeking an additional year of college eligibility.
Zack Gelof is seeking damages after a July collision with an exposed fence left him with a deep knee laceration.
Eleven years after a sports bar in San Francisco began a successful lawsuit over the NFL overcharging "Sunday Ticket" subscribers, an appeals court has ordered a new trial to determine damages.
The young Nets aren’t short on conversation. Head coach Jordi Fernández would just like more of it to happen on defense. “They talk a lot on the bus, but then when they’re on the court, they don’t talk as much,” Fernández said before Friday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. That gives Moritz Wagner another way to contribute. The veteran center is still learning a new team’s system, but ...
A Kentucky Court of Appeals judge has denied the NCAA's request for emergency relief, allowing 30 college athletes to remain eligible as the basketball season is about to begin.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport overturns the ban on Russia by ice hockey's global governing body.
A Kentucky Court of Appeals judge has denied the NCAA's request for emergency relief, allowing 30 college athletes to remain eligible as the basketball season is about to begin
This season’s NBA Cup tournament begins Friday, kicking off the start of the fourth in-season competition that features some wild court designs and gives all 30 teams the chance to compete for a trophy
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled that Russia teams must be allowed to play International Ice Hockey Federation events such as the world championships
