Basketball
Sources: Warriors-Lakers highlight opening night
The opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season will feature the Rockets at the defending champion Thunder and the Warriors at the Lakers, sources told ESPN.
Sports
Basketball
Grading 50-plus NBA deals, including Chris Boucher to the Celtics
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Clippers bringing back Chris Paul.
Basketball
Celtics sign coach Mazzulla to multiyear extension
The Celtics have signed coach Joe Mazzulla to a multiyear contract extension. Mazzulla has won at least 57 games in each of his three seasons in Boston as well as the 2023-24 NBA title.
Basketball
Free agent Beasley, in gambling inquiry, evicted
NBA free agent Malik Beasley, who is under investigation in a federal gambling probe, was evicted from his high-rise apartment in Detroit on Wednesday, according to court records.
Hockey
Tkachuk: Could miss 2 or 3 months with surgery
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk said he remains undecided about getting surgery before the season but acknowledged he could miss significant time should he require it.
Hockey
Matthew and Brady Tkachuk on Olympic gold, Canada rivalry and new NHL CBA
What’s it like being on the cover of a video game with their dad? And what are their thoughts on the Winter Games?
Hockey
Mammoth file lawsuit against bag manufacturer
The owners of the NHL’s Utah Mammoth have filed a lawsuit against a hockey equipment bag manufacturer to settle a trademark dispute.
Football
Dak Prescott Makes Bold Prediction for Cowboys and Rams In 2025 NFL Season
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott told Rams owner Stan Kroenke that he expects the two teams to go head-to-head in this year’s NFC title game.
Football
NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways: Tyler Shough’s debut a mixed bag for Saints
How did rookies and top free agent acquisitions fare in the NFL’s first full preseason week?
Football
Texans add Mills to cover depth issues at safety
The Texans have signed safety Jalen Mills, giving Houston a needed reinforcement at the position.