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NBA best player rankings reveal Tyrese Maxey surprise
USA TODAY's ranking of the best player on every NBA team highlighted Tyrese Maxey as the Philadelphia 76ers' top player, a surprise. The exercise also drew attention to Steph Curry and the Memphis Grizzlies. The rankings are subjective but provide a snapshot of team hierarchies.
20 Oct 2026
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Brandon Miller extension makes him Charlotte's building block
Brandon Miller agreed to a five-year, $209 million extension with the Charlotte Hornets, according to multiple reports. The deal makes him the franchise's centerpiece after LaMelo Ball was traded to Minnesota, and it arrives as Miller returns from offseason left shoulder surgery before Wednesday's opener at Brooklyn.
20 Oct 2026
76ers vs Knicks prediction and what the betting preview covers
The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks meet on October 20, and the Yahoo Sports betting preview for the game covers odds, recent stats, trends and best bets. This guide explains how those four elements fit together and why the published line matters as much as the pick. The specific numbers and selections are in the original report.
19 Oct 2026
NBA storylines to watch as a turbulent summer reshapes the league
Kelly Iko's Yahoo Sports preview frames the 2026-27 NBA season around a summer of signings, scrimmaging and scandal, and two headline questions: whether the Philadelphia 76ers can sacrifice, and whether Victor Wembanyama can be stopped. The piece treats both as open questions that only the season itself can answer.
19 Oct 2026
Wembanyama title breakthrough remains the primary focus for San Antonio Spurs
Victor Wembanyama is leading the San Antonio Spurs into a new season with championship expectations. The team has bolstered its roster with veteran Tobias Harris to support Wembanyama's development as a primary playmaker and defensive anchor.
20 Oct 2026
Capital1 PVL standings tighten after another five-set escape
Capital1 beat ZUS Coffee in five sets, 20-25, 25-17, 22-25, 25-20, 15-8, at the Mall of Asia Arena to move to 2-1 in the 2026 PVL Open Conference Siklab Series. Bella Belen posted a triple-double with 29 points, 16 digs and 15 receptions, while Erika Santos sealed the fifth set. It was Capital1's second win in three straight five-set matches.
20 Oct 2026
Jumong Amita red card mars UP draw with FEU
Jumong Amita was sent off with about ten minutes left as UP and FEU drew 2-2 in UAAP Season 89 men's football at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. The former FEU-Diliman player called the reunion exciting but nerve-wracking, and UP held on with ten men to stay unbeaten.
20 Oct 2026
Converge FiberXers standings climb after lopsided rout of Macau
Converge beat Macau 162-108 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, extending its winning streak to four games and improving to 7-4 in the PBA Governors' Cup. Cameron Clark scored 32 points and Juan Gomez de Liaño posted a triple-double, while Kobey Lam's 49 points for Macau came in a losing cause as the Giant Pandas finished their stint at 2-10.
20 Oct 2026
Fajardo Medecillo world title double shot lands in Tokyo
Miel Fajardo and Zyvyr Medecillo fight for world titles on the same card at Ebara Wave Arena in Tokyo on November 26. Fajardo challenges IBF flyweight champion Masamichi Yabuki as mandatory challenger, while unbeaten Medecillo faces new WBA minimumweight champion Takeshi Ishii. Both are promoted by RCT Boxing Promotions and could join Pedro Taduran as Filipino world champions.
20 Oct 2026
ICC Lady Blue Hawks Clinch First Semis Berth in UCAL Volleyball
Immaculada Concepcion College swept Lyceum of the Philippines University, 27-25, 25-20, 25-20, to claim the first outright semifinal berth in the women's division of the PGFlex Linoleum-UCAL Season 9 Volleyball Championships. Andrea Caparal led the ICC Lady Blue Hawks with 24 points on 21 attacks, two blocks and an ace. The win was ICC's sixth in a row.
20 Oct 2026
UEFA letter to FIFA demands answers on Infantino presidency
UEFA has sent FIFA a letter demanding answers to 42 questions across 12 topics about Gianni Infantino's presidency, with a two-week deadline. The questions cover the Thrive Capital exclusivity deal, a $20bn valuation, the Balogun disciplinary case and Donald Trump's call, undisclosed remuneration, World Cup half-time rules, hospitality lists and the FIFA Peace Prize. UEFA has not fielded a candidate against Infantino before the 18 November deadline.
20 Oct 2026
TNT playoff path runs into another top seed
TNT enters the PBA quarterfinals as Group A's No. 4 seed and faces Group B's top team in a best-of-five series, the second straight conference the reigning Governors' Cup champion has drawn a top seed. Coach Chot Reyes says the bigger issue is the defensive lapses that cost TNT an overtime game against Converge. Magnolia currently leads Group B at 6-3.