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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...
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...
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...
It took over two hours of play and a penalty shootout for St. Louis City SC to win their first trophy in club history, defeating the Columbus Crew 5-3 on Wednesday in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final. For the first...
Oct 21, 2026, 10:47 PM ET ATLANTA -- Angel Reese had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 on Wednesday night and take a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals. Rhyne Howard...
The NFL fined Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni $250,000 for conduct toward game officials, a source confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday night. Sports Illustrated first reported the fine and noted that Mike Vrabel of...
The Denver Broncos have designated rookie running back Jonah Coleman for return from short-term injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday. The 108th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft...
The Cincinnati Bengals came into the 2026 season with very high expectations. The Bengals have not made the playoffs since all the way back in 2022, and they went all-in this offseason to fix that and give Joe Burrow...
The NBA season has only just begun, yet players are already making headlines for heated exchanges on the court. That was also the case in today's Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors game, as Luka Doncic and...
Cam Boozer did not have his shot falling in his NBA debut, but the Memphis Grizzlies rookie still found a way to make history. Boozer finished with seven points, 11 rebounds and five assists as the Grizzlies routed the...
Luka Doncic is claiming the leadership mantle now for the Los Angeles Lakers. That now means getting on the bad side of rivals like the Golden State Warriors too. Doncic did just that right in front of GSW newcomer...
The Chicago Bulls began the season with an aura of hope. That was largely due to the hype surrounding Caleb Wilson. However, Wednesday night showed that the youngsters are experiencing real growing pains. The Bulls lost...
It’s another week for fantasy football managers to make key decisions. And that includes the quarterback position. Also, let’s look at the start ‘em and sit ‘em for fantasy defenses and special teams for Week 7 of the...
The Atlanta Dream have taken control of the WNBA Finals after crushing the Golden State Valkyries, 97-71, in Game 3 at State Farm Arena on Wednesday and gaining the upper hand, 2-1, in the best-of-seven series. The...
This year seems to be a little better for fantasy football tight ends. And it’s an important part of the process for fantasy managers. And here is a look at the NFL start ‘em, sit’em for the tight end position in Week 7...
The Florida Panthers took on the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. It was an emotionally charged night, as Brady Tkachuk returned to Ottawa for the first time following a trade in June. Tkachuk did his part by scoring...
The responsible way to approach opening night is to remember that it's just one game out of 82. The lowly Bulls beat the 60-win Pistons last year, and the Jazz, who tanked so shamelessly later on that they were...
Ja Morant put on a new NBA uniform for the first time in his career Wednesday. Fans envisioned the former Memphis Grizzlies star bringing his highlight reel dunks to the Portland Trail Blazers. But instead he showed his...
The Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns are now on the court to kick off their season on a positive note. However, as Devin Booker's team was trailing Ja Morant's Blazers by a significant margin, both superstars...
