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9 min read • 9 Oct 2026

ANALYSIS: Frontcourt potential emerges on Long Island Nets’ roster

Like the Brooklyn Nets, whose preseason tipped off on Tuesday, the Long Island Nets’ roster is filling up ahead of training camp later this month; and also like the big club, Long Island’s frontcourt includes somethi...

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4 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Kristaps Porziņģis' absence has Warriors scrambling for alternate lineup plans

Kristaps Porziņģis' absence has Warriors scrambling for alternate lineup plans originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSAN FRANCISCO – Day 12 of the Kristaps Porziņģis Watch passed Friday without a sighting f...

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3 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Joel Embiid feels like an ‘easy target’ after Mike Breen’s practice story blows up

Joel Embiid has one simple question: Why me?The star 76ers center has found himself in the middle of a maelstrom before the new NBA season even kicks off, with Knicks’ play-by-play announced Mike Breen reporting — an...

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1 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Antonelli casts further doubt over performance of Mercedes upgrades

World Championship leader Kimi Antonelli cast further doubt over the performance of Mercedes' recent upgrade package as he explained his car was "very difficult" to drive during Sprint Qualifying in Singapore....

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4 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Cavs season preview: Donovan Mitchell – measured in the playoffs

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 17: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons in Game Seven of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little ...

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2 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Steve Kerr drops red-flag warning on Kristaps Porzingis’ mysterious ailment

The Golden State Warriors would love to have a healthy Kristaps Porziņģis on the court this season. Especially after the team signed him to a two-year, $40 million extension this offseason.Unfortunately, that hope isn�...

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5 min read • 9 Oct 2026

For 2 Celtics, Thursday night was extra special

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 08: Assistant coach D.J. MacLeay of the Boston Celtics signals to his players during the second half of their preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on October 08, 2026 i...

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2 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Walker Kessler says his finger is ‘good,’ JJ Redick expects him to play in preseason

Although the Los Angeles Lakers’ marquee free agency signing, Walker Kessler, is yet to play through three preseason games after jamming his finger on the backboard during training camp, neither Kessler nor his head co...

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Football (Soccer) Sky Sports Premier League

1 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Chicago Bears legend and NFL Hall of Famer Mike Ditka dies, aged 86

Chicago Bears legend and NFL Hall of Famer Mike Ditka dies, aged 86...

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1 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Edwards joins Argentina as defence coach

Defence coach Shaun Edwards joins Argentina's coaching staff on a deal that runs until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia....

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4 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart in contract limbo after Knicks talks paused

The New York Knicks aren't giving Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart the contract extensions they want any time soon.The reigning NBA champions announced on Friday, Oct. 9, that they are pausing negotiations with all e...

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1 min read • 9 Oct 2026

Super Bowl-winning player and coach Ditka dies aged 86

NFL icon Mike Ditka, who coached the Chicago Bears to the Super Bowl XX title in 1986, dies aged 86....

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