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WNBA: Valkyries, Dream open Finals with first title in sight
The WNBA will crown a first-time champion with the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream playing for the title in the best-of-seven series that starts Saturday. Golden State is looking to become the fastest expansion team in league history to win a championship as the Valkyries are only in their second year. Atlanta reached
NBA tells sportsbooks to ban certain bets and parlays
NEW YORK–The NBA told sportsbook partners in a Friday memo to ban certain types of bets and parlays this season that gamblers used in recent wagering scandals, ESPN reported. The prohibition includes a player prop parlay and bets on “under” for players that were part of federal gambling cases that included NBA players Terry Rozier
NBA preview: Celtics start new era with Jayson Tatum leading the way
Team preview of the Boston Celtics ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 58-26, lost to Philadelphia in first round of playoffs. Coach: Joe Mazzulla (5th season, 238-90). Season opener: Oct. 20 at Detroit. Departures: F Jaylen Brown, C Nikola Vucevic, F Anfernee Simons. Additions: F Paul George, C Mitchell Robinson, G Mike
NBA preview: Pelicans aim to turn things around with healthier core
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
NBA preview: Wembanyama, Spurs eye bounce-back season after Finals loss
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,
NBA preview: Devin Booker, Suns look to build on last season’s success
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
Spikers’ Turf: FEU puts V-League heartbreak behind with AEP sweep
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
NBA preview: Jazz enter new season with fresh additions, much to prove
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
NBA preview: Healthy Nuggets run it back with Nikola Jokic, experience
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:
NBA preview: Pistons lead division odds, sit behind 3 teams in East race
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