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The Brooklyn Nets kick off the 2026-27 campaign on Wednesday vs. the Charlotte Hornets. Following two tanking seasons that featured 118 combined losses, Jordi Fernandez and co. will look to take a step back towards...
NEW ORLEANS -- Tyrese Haliburton believed that the first time he would truly get emotional in his long-awaited return from a torn Achilles tendon was during the Indiana Pacers' home opener on Friday. That expectation...
ATLANTA – Sometimes, it's just about who wants it more. After letting Game 1 slip through their hands, the Atlanta Dream have responded in the best way possible, and it's started with Angel Reese herself. In Game 2, her...
The Detroit Red Wings are going through a bit of a rough patch at this time. Detroit has two ongoing trade requests on the table: Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson. Larkin recently expanded his trade list, while there...
Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg pointed to poor organization and defensive breakdowns following Wednesday's 18-point loss to the Houston Rockets. The defeat marked a disappointing beginning to the Mavericks' new...
'Steve Smith will bat on Day 5' - Andrew McDonald backs Australian legend to recover in time in Gqeberha Test Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald expressed confidence that Steve Smith will recover from his neck...
The Los Angeles Lakers took care of business in their season opener against the Golden State Warriors, 127-105, at Crypto.com Arena, with the new trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler leading the...
Megan Schutt handed two-match suspension for prescription medication breach Cricket Australia has suspended fast bowler Megan Schutt for two matches after she failed to follow Sports Science and Sports Medicine...
Ali Orr joins Middlesex on three-year deal after Hampshire exit The 25-year-old batter has signed a three-year deal with Middlesex after averaging 23.48 in County Championship cricket at Hampshire. Middlesex have signed...
On opening night, new Los Angeles Lakers starting center Walker Kessler stood tall and took advantage of a matchup against the small Golden State Warriors — proving himself to be well worth thus far of the $130 million...
'Looking quite good' - Hussey backs Marnus Labuschagne despite Test struggles Michael Hussey defended Marnus Labuschagne's form during Australia's second Test collapse in Gqeberha, where the hosts enforced a follow-on...
The Arizona Cardinals are coming off an incredible high. Amid their turbulent 2026 season, Arizona was able to snag a win against one of the best teams in the league on paper. Their 18-16 win over the Los Angeles Rams...
Alex MalcolmPublished: Oct 22, 2026, 5:41 AM (5 mins ago) Australia seamer Megan Schutt has been suspended by Cricket Australia for two matches for not adhering to strict rules regarding the use of prescription...
Mohammad IsamPublished: Oct 22, 2026, 5:34 AM (12 mins ago) Bangladesh's batters have failed to perform in their recent white-ball tours, and the problem is with the mindset, stand-in captain Towhid Hridoy said after...
Top 5 players who could trigger a bidding war at WPL 2027 auction With 146 players competing for just 27 slots, the October 28 auction in Kochi promises fierce franchise battles. The WPL 2027 player auction is scheduled...
The Golden State Warriors failed to start their season with a win as they fell prey to a 127-105 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, apart from the loss, the Warriors rookie star Yaxel Lendeborg was...
Kawhi Leonard is eager to move on from his controversial stint with the Los Angeles Clippers in his return to the Toronto Raptors. He is off to a good start. Leonard helped the Raptors blow out the Chicago Bulls...
Dale Steyn explains why Marco Jansen, not Harry Brook, is the 'best cricketer right now' Dale Steyn's three-word reply to a fan debate settled his position on who deserves the title between Marco Jansen and Harry Brook...
MIAMI -- Following an opening night 131-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Giannis Antetokounmpo preached trust as the primary area that needs improvement for his new-look Miami Heat. "We got to trust each other...
In his first NBA game, Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg made headlines after exchanging words with Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic during their season opener. Such moments can be part of a rookie's...
LAWRENCE, Kansas -- Louisville standout Flory Bidunga, who won Big 12 defensive player of the year at Kansas last season, said he expected the profanity-laced chants from the student section at Allen Fieldhouse during...
Bengal cricket gave me a name, says Mohammed Shami, vowing to end career with state team The 36-year-old fast bowler expressed his deep connection to Bengal cricket after the team's Ranji Trophy win over Services...
NZ vs IND T20I series: 3 player battles to watch out for The five-match T20I series between New Zealand and India gets underway on October 22, 2026, with several intriguing individual contests set to shape the outcome...
3 New Zealand players who could trouble India in T20Is New Zealand host India for five T20Is starting October 22, and these players could make life difficult for the visitors. New Zealand will host India in a five-match...
The new era of the Toronto Raptors is off to a blazing start. With Kawhi Leonard back in town, Toronto completely dominated their first opponent of the season, the Chicago Bulls. While Leonard's return was welcomed by...
MIAMI – With a new era starting for the Miami Heat with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the forefront, it began with disappointment as the team dropped the regular-season opener to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday...
The Ottawa Senators picked up a big win over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. Brady Tkachuk scored a goal in his return to Ottawa, but it wasn't enough. The biggest takeaway from this game, though, is the Ottawa...
Walker Kessler on Wednesday reminded fans of the Los Angeles Lakers what it feels like to have a dependable big man. Kessler helped the Lakers blow out the Golden State Warriors, 127-105, in their season opener at...
Mohammad IsamPublished: Oct 22, 2026, 4:45 AM (8 mins ago) Big picture: Zimbabwe look to turn things aroundAfghanistan will walk out as favourites against Zimbabwe in the ODI tri-series final in Sharjah, which is...
I'm going to come back again and again, says Marco Jansen after star turn in Gqeberha South Africa's Marco Jansen produced a match-defining performance with bat and ball in the second Test against Australia at St...
After three games on Tuesday night, the rest of the NBA teams opened their 2026-27 seasons on Wednesday night. And with it, we finally got a look at a host of star players with their new teams in regular-season action...
The Indiana Pacers and the New Orleans Pelicans battled in a seesaw affair in their season opener at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday. The Pacers went on a surge in the fourth quarter and pulled off a come-from-behind...
'I can't defend that' – Andrew McDonald acknowledges Australia's batting collapse at Gqeberha Australia collapsed to 99 in their first innings at Gqeberha and were forced to follow-on, with coach Andrew McDonald...
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick wanted Walker Kessler to play with relentless energy, and in his first game wearing a Lakers jersey, Kessler already displayed that mentality during the team's season opener...
'We haven't turned words into actions' - Towhid Hridoy on Bangladesh's ODI woes Towhid Hridoy acknowledged the team's inability to convert plans into results during overseas assignments, citing mindset and individual...
After their win in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese issued a simple request before the best-of-seven series shifted to State Farm Arena. Reese urged their home crowd to “pull up” and “pop...
Kawhi Leonard’s first regular-season game back with the Toronto Raptors brought back plenty of memories, and few people felt them more than Serge Ibaka. The former Raptors big man was at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday...
The Miami Heat's trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo was met with healthy criticism from fans. While Antetokounmpo is still a top-five player in the league at worst, the fit between him and the rest of the team was...
The Brewers and Rays have spent all season running wild. With a World Series title on the line, neither figures to slow down now. Speed could be one of the defining factors of this year’s Fall Classic. The Brewers are...
Angel Reese keeps finding new ways to make WNBA Finals history, and her latest mark puts her alongside one of the league’s all-time greats. Reese powered the Atlanta Dream to a 97-71 blowout of the Golden State...
