Team preview of the New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 26-56, missed playoffs. Coach: Jamahl Mosley (1st season). Season opener: Oct. 21 vs. Indiana. Departures: G Jordan Hawkins Additions: F Bennedict Mathurin What to expect The Pelicans are essentially running it back with the same core lineup that they’ve

Team preview of the San Antonio Spurs ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 62-20, lost to New York in NBA Finals. Coach: Mitch Johnson (3rd season, 159-94). Season opener: Oct. 20 vs. Oklahoma City. Departures: F Kelly Olynyk, C Bismack Biyombo, C Mason Plumlee, G Lindy Waters III Additions: F Tobias Harris,

Team preview of the Phoenix Suns ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 45-37, lost to Oklahoma City in first round of playoffs. Coach: Jordan Ott (2nd season, 45-37). Season opener: Oct. 21 at Portland. Departures: G Grayson Allen, F Royce O’Neale, F Amir Coffey Additions: F Miles Bridges, G Luke Kennard, F

MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University-DN Steel swept the AEP Cabstars, 25-23, 25-17, 25-17, to jumpstart its 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on Saturday at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Dryx Saavedra led the collective effort of the Tamaraws with 14 points off 10 kills and four blocks, while setter Rhodson Du-ot dished

Team preview of the Utah Jazz ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 22-60, missed playoffs. Coach: Will Hardy (fifth season, 107-221). Season opener: Oct. 21 vs. Memphis. Departures: C Walker Kessler, PF-C Kevin Love, C Oscar Tshiebwe, SG John Konchar, SG Cody Williams, PG Kennedy Chandler, SG Bez Mbeng. Additions: G Darryn

Team preview of the Denver Nuggets ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 54-28, lost to Minnesota in first round of playoffs. Coach: David Adelman (2nd season as full-time coach, 57-28). Season opener: Oct. 22 at Oklahoma City. Departures: G/F Tim Hardaway Jr., C Jonas Valanciunas, G Bruce Brown, G/F Peyton Watson. Additions:

Team preview of the Detroit Pistons ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 60-22, lost to Cleveland in the second round. Coach: J.B. Bickerstaff (3rd season with Pistons, 10th season overall 359-350). Season opener: Oct. 20 vs. Boston. Departures: F Tobias Harris, C Isaiah Stewart, G Caris LeVert. Additions: F John Collins, G

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89  basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—University of the Philippines kept University of the East searching for its first win in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament after a 91-81 win at UST’s Quadricentennial Pavilion on Saturday. The Fighting Maroons hiked their winning streak to three, ending the first round

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Team preview of the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 44-38, lost in play-in tournament to Orlando Magic Coach: Charles Lee (3rd season with Hornets; 3rd season overall, 63-101) Season Opener: Oct. 21 at Brooklyn Departures: G LaMelo Ball, F Miles Bridges, G Tre Mann Additions: F Naz Reid, G

Team preview of the Miami Heat ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 43-39, lost to Charlotte in play-in tournament elimination game. Coach: Erik Spoelstra (19th season, 830-611). Season opener: Oct. 21 vs. Minnesota. Departures: G Tyler Herro, C Kel’el Ware, F Jaime Jaquez Jr., G-F Norman Powell, G Kasparas Jakučionis, G Terry

Team preview of the Golden State Warriors ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 37-45, lost to Phoenix in the play-in tournament to miss the playoffs. Coach: Steve Kerr (13th season, 604-353). Season opener: Oct. 21 at the Lakers. Departures: C Quinten Post, G Pat Spencer. Additions: Rookie F Yaxel Lendeborg, F Georges

Team preview of the Sacramento Kings ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 22-60. Coach: Doug Christie (3rd season, 49-84). Season opener: Oct. 21 at Los Angeles Clippers. Departures: F DeMar DeRozan, G Russell Westbrook. Additions: G Darius Acuff Jr., G Ben Simmons, G Elfrid Payton, F Alex Karaban, G Emanuel Sharp What

Team preview of the Houston Rockets ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 52-30, lost to the Lakers in first round of playoffs. Coach: Ime Udoka (fourth season with the Rockets, fifth season overall, 196-132). Season opener: Oct. 21 vs. Dallas. Departures: G Josh Okogie, F Dorian Finney-Smith. Additions: G Marcus Smart, G

MANILA, Philippines — Brooke Van Sickle and Myla Pablo kept Nxled unbeaten in two games after fending off Farm Fresh in a five-set thriller, 25-19, 25-17, 23-25, 20-25, 15-12, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Saturday at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. Van Sickle continued to show her MVP form in return

SHANGHAI–Rising Spanish tennis star Rafael Jodar said he was still “learning how to behave on court” after swearing at a ballboy at the Shanghai Masters, where he reached the semi-finals on Friday to make history. The 20-year-old recovered from a set down to beat Norway’s Casper Ruud 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 and become the youngest player

Gillingham left Accrington empty-handed after conceding from a defensive mix-up and twice from corner kicks.

PHILADELPHIA— LeBron James locked eyes on the basketball the moment Tyrese Maxey lobbed a half-court pass in his new teammate’s direction. James snared the ball and brought it home for a two-handed dunk that sent the 76ers’ crowd of 19,746 fans — yes, a sellout in the final preseason game — into a frenzy. Just

Creamline bucked a slow start to defeat Galeries, 27-29, 25-18, 25-19, 25-18, on Saturday in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab series on Saturday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.

MANILA, Philippines — Rain or Shine secured a playoff spot after scoring a 125-123 escape act against Blackwater in their PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup match on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. The Elasto Painters nearly wasted a 13-point, fourth quarter lead as the Bossing staged a major uprising behind the trio of Sedric Barefield, Kentrell Barkley and RK Ilagan. In the end, Barefield missed a potential game-winning three which allowed ROS to improve to 5-3 and tie at second spot in Group B. Magnolia and Phoenix were the first two teams in Group B to secure spots in the quarterfinals. The fourth and final spot will now be up for grabs among Barangay Ginebra, Meralco, and Blackwater as the tournament winds down with its elimination round this coming week. Blackwater fell to 3-6. Aaron Fuller led ROS with 24 points and 19 rebounds, Caelan Tiongson added 22. Adrian Nocum had 20, while Felix Lemetti 17. Barkley led the Bossing with 35 points and 15 rebounds, while Barefield had 31. Meanwhile, Juami Tiongson and Maverick Ahanmisi led Terrafirma’s high-octane offense to roll past Titan Ultra, 149-117 to end its season 50 campaign on a winning note. Tiongson banged in 18 of his 30 points in the opening frame to set the tone for Terrafirma, which would go on to close the third conference with a 5-7 record. The Dyip ended the PBA’s golden anniversary season with 10 wins as against 25 losses.

Rain or Shine escaped Blackwater, 125-123, on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo to secure a spot in the PBA Governors" Cup quarterfinals.

Top seed Alexander Zverev fell to a relentless Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday over three tense sets. Davidovich Fokina, ranked world No 26, fought back to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 and will play fellow Spaniard Rafael Jodar in the final on Sunday. The 20-year-old Jodar beat fifth-seed Daniil Medvedev, a decade his senior, 6-3, 6-4 to deny the Russian former world No 1 a chance to return to the championship match he won in 2019. Jodar, ranked 13th, started the...

The University of Santo Tomas handed Ateneo de Manila University its third straight loss, 80-68, while defending its home court on Saturday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.

MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas (UST) made sure not to lose on home court as it pulled a fiery fourth-quarter rally to topple Ateneo de Manila University, 80-68, in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. UST finished the first round of the tournament with a 4-3 win-loss record, while Ateneo fell to 3-4 in the standings. Collins Awoke made a double-double performance of 18 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Growling Tigers, while Mark Llemit and Amiel Acido both chipped in 15 markers. Koji Buenaflor added 11 points for UST’s victory. Ateneo, on the other hand, relied on Kevin Alas’ 18-point output, who also added three rebounds and four assists.

MANILA, Philippines — The Creamline Cool Smashers overcame a first-set hurdle against the Galeries Tower Highrisers to notch their second-straight win, 27-29, 25-18, 25-19, 25-18, in the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference-Siklab Series on Saturday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. After a win over the Akari Chargers, Creamline notched back-to-back wins with Tots Carlos’ 13-point outing, while Jema Galanza made a triple-double performance of 12 points, 12 excellent digs and 11 excellent receptions. Jia De Guzman made 16 excellent sets and chipped in five points for Creamline, also allowing  Bea De Leon and Bernadeth Pons to score eight points each. Galeries, which fell to Farm Fresh,  suffered its second consecutive loss in the tournament, but Erika Jin Deloria made a promising 21-point performance, along with 10 excellent receptions PVL 2026 No.1 rookie pick Lams Lamina made nine excellent sets in the match.

UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament UST def. Ateneo, 80-68 Collins Akowe Player of the Game #UAAPSeason89

PVL All Filipino-Siklab Series Creamline def. Galeries Tower, 3-1 Tots Carlos Player of the Game #PVL2026

MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo De Manila University punched a second round ticket after a 25-16, 25-15, 20-25, 25-12, victory over San Sebastian College-Recoletos to close its Pool C campaign in the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.    The Blue Eagles finished the pool play with a 2-1 win-loss record behind unbeaten Far Eastern University (3-0). Sophia Buena led Ateneo with 17 points on 15 kills, one kill block and an ace. “I guess I’m just really grateful to my teammates. They made it really, really easy to play well today. I think everyone did their part. We all worked really hard for this. Hopefully, more wins to come,” Buena said. The Blue Eagles joined last year’s runner-up University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines and the second-seeded team in Pool A in the carryover round-robin second round to determine their quarterfinals seeding. SSC-R exited the competition with two defeats in three starts. TMT

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GWANGJU — With his LG Twins having dropped seven straight games against the Kia Tigers in the regular season, manager Youm Kyoung-youb said Saturday they are determined to punch right back in the postseason. The Twins and the Tigers are facing off in the best-of-five first round in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason, starting Saturday at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field in the southwestern city of Gwangju. The Tigers held off the Twins to grab the third seed and earn a bye to this round, while the Twins ended up in fourth place and had to beat the Doosan Bears in the wild card game Wednesday. Losing to the Tigers on the final day of the regular season Monday here in Gwangju sealed the Twins' fate. "We kept losing to Kia in some crucial games late in the season and it forced us to look at ourselves in the mirror and figure out what went wrong," Youm said in his pregame media availability. "I think it will help us in this postseason round." Youm predicted that stopping Tigers slugger Kim Do-yeong from doing much damage will go a long way toward helping the Twins. Kim led the reg