Today: October 22, 2026
Today: October 22, 2026

NBA

Entertainment|Political|Sports

Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark can't escape the spotlight, on the court or off

For better or worse, the Indiana Fever keep finding themselves at the center of attention in the WNBA

Sports

New York Liberty sweep the Minnesota Lynx 87-71, 1st No. 8 seed to oust a No. 1 in WNBA playoffs

New York pulled off a historic upset, becoming the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed in the league’s 30-year history by completing the two-game sweep of the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night with an 87-71 victory in Game 2 of the quarterfinals

Sports

Hawks? Hawkeyes? Schmitt in probing Smith mistakes basketball mascots

In Sen. Eric Schmitt’s effort to trip up former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith Tuesday, the Missouri Republican seemed to mistake basketball teams playing about 650 miles apart

Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

NBA-With trophy hopes high, Philadelphia gets party going early for LeBron

With street art and murals, cocktails and a statewide proclamation, the celebration for LeBron James is underway in Philadelphia before he's even

Business|Sports

Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense

Communities almost never see a boost in job or income growth after taxpayers subsidize a new sports facility.

Entertainment|Sports

LeBron James arrives as a 76er and sets expectations high: ‘I didn’t leave my family to lose in the second round’

LeBron James arrives as a 76er and sets expectations high: ‘I didn’t leave my family to lose in the second round’

Business|Interview|Sports

LeBron James on 76ers' debut: 'You guys know who I am, right?' Sixers excited to add NBA great

LeBron James has joined the Philadelphia Sixers, wearing the No. 23 jersey

Sports

Iguanas have become Giannis Antetokounmpo's 1st opponent in his Miami Heat era

Giannis Antetokounmpo is adjusting to life in Miami, where iguanas have become an unexpected challenge

Sports

A'ja Wilson wins AP WNBA Player of the Year for 3rd straight year; Angel Reese top defensive player

A’ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the AP's WNBA Player of the Year honors for the third straight year

Business|Sports

Stephen Curry and Warriors agree to 2-year contract extension worth $116 million, AP source says

Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $116 million that would take him through the 2028-29 season

Business|Interview|Sports

LeBron James says friendship with Maxey, desire to help Embiid win a title led him to 76ers

LeBron James says his friendship with Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win an NBA title influenced his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers

Sports

Thunder GM Sam Presti expects OKC to be 'exceptional' team even after major offseason moves

Sam Presti knows there is no dancing around the fact the Thunder will have a different makeup this season though that doesn’t make OKC’s longtime general manager nervous

Business|Sports

LeBron James is gone, but Lakers GM Pelinka and coach Redick are excited about the future

LeBron James has left the building, and that’s not the only big change facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the upcoming season

Sports

A'ja Wilson powers the Aces past the Sparks, clinching at least a No. 3 seed

Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Aces to an 89-79 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night and clinch at least a No. 3 playoff seed for Las Vegas

Interview|Sports

Insisting that his coaching career is over, Doc Rivers joins NBC as an NBA analyst

Doc Rivers turned down an offer to become an NBA analyst for NBC after retiring as a player in 1996 because he couldn’t promise then-NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol that he wouldn’t become a coach

Business|Finance|Sports

Dodgers owner Mark Walter sued over alleged failure to disclose federal probe to policyholders

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter and several insurance companies he owns are being sued for allegedly failing to disclose a federal investigation to customers

Sports

Fever's Mitchell surprised by postgame party after setting WNBA scoring record in win at Toronto

Kelsey Mitchell walked into a postgame celebration without realizing she was the guest of honor

Business|Sports

Saddiq Bey, Pelicans agree on a 3-year, $55.5 million contract extension

Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans that will pay the veteran power forward $55.5 million

Entertainment|Sports

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson to make an appearance on 'Law & Order: SVU' this fall

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will make a guest-starring appearance on “Law & Order: SVU” this fall

Education|Sports

Milwaukee Bucks surprise students after fire destroys elementary school

Milwaukee Bucks surprise students after fire destroys elementary school

Business|Sports

WTA Finals moving to an NBA arena next year as tennis tour seeks 'Super Bowl for women’s sports'

The WTA Finals will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the next three years in a move that organizers hope will create “the Super Bowl for women’s sports.”

Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Paul George understands sentiments after trade, says he's ready to prove himself with Celtics

Paul George is embracing his new role with the Boston Celtics after being traded from Philadelphia

Business|Finance|Sports

Silver says NBA looked at precedent before doling out Clippers' penalties for cap circumvention

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the league looked at precedent before taking away five first-round draft picks from the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing salary cap rules

Crime|Political|Sports

5 major sports leagues and players associations ask for protections from sports bettors' threats

Five professional sports leagues and their players associations have aligned forces to ask for protections for players and staff who face threats and harassment from sports bettors

Sports

A quiet toast as the Dodgers clinch record-tying 14th straight playoff spot

The Los Angeles Dodgers marked their record-tying 14th consecutive trip to MLB’s postseason with a toast of bubbly after a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

Sports

Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto is official as Raptors and Clippers complete long-awaited deal

Kawhi Leonard is heading back to the Toronto Raptors after all

Business|Sports

Steve Ballmer backs down on NBA punishment, apologizes as Clippers accept $30 million fine

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has decided not to fight the NBA's punishment for salary cap circumvention

Celebrity|Sports

Naomi Osaka exits U.S. Open, but not before displaying one more 'swaggy' fashion ensemble

Naomi Osaka may not have gone out of the U.S. Open Monday with much of a bang

Business|Entertainment|Sports

Ben Simmons agrees to a 1-year contract with the Sacramento Kings, AP source says

Ben Simmons is making a comeback to the NBA after sitting out last season with injuries, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings

Sports|World

A 30-game win streak for US on the line at the FIBA women's World Cup with France and others waiting

The women's FIBA World Cup begins with the U.S. in search of a fifth consecutive championship

Business|Sports

Rockets lock up Amen Thompson with a reported 5-year, $208M extension through 2032

The Houston Rockets have signed Amen Thompson to a contract extension

Business|Entertainment|Sports

MLB's Los Angeles Angels to be sold to Rams and Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke

Kroenke Sports and Entertainment says it has reached a deal to purchase the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno

Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Jaylen Brown holds block party to say farewell: "Boston, I love you"

Jaylen Brown holds block party to say farewell: "Boston, I love you"

Entertainment|Opinion|Sports

Natasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom as Sky ban him from home games

Natasha Cloud didn’t want to waste time talking about Enes Kanter Freedom as she prepared for the Chicago Sky’s game against the New York Liberty

Business|Education|Finance|Sports

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden gets another contract extension and a $1.5M raise

Todd Golden’s third raise in as many years will make him the second-highest paid basketball coach in the Southeastern Conference