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Adam Silver game length report points to shorter NBA games
A report by Albert Lee of SB Nation says NBA commissioner Adam Silver would like to see games shortened from 48 minutes to 40. The report includes no timeline, no formal proposal and no indication of league or union involvement. Forty minutes is already the standard length in FIBA and NCAA play.
5 Nov 2026
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4 Nov 2026
Mavericks ownership shifts as Dumont family buys Adelson shares
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4 Nov 2026
NBA injury problem grows as recovery time shrinks
A Yahoo Sports report by Kelly Iko says the NBA injury problem is already growing two weeks into the season. The piece asks whether the game is outpacing players’ recovery time, naming NBA commissioner Adam Silver, the NBPA, and players such as Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard and Kyrie Irving, and frames the issue around the lack of recovery time.
5 Nov 2026
San Miguel Ginebra quarterfinal lives on after narrow escape
San Miguel beat Barangay Ginebra, 101-98, in Game 3 of their PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup quarterfinal at the City of Dasmariñas Arena in Cavite. The Beermen avoided a sweep and trail 2-1 in the best-of-five series, with Game 4 set for Friday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. CJ Perez sealed it with two free throws with 17.4 seconds left.
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Buatsi Parker rematch open if both win on Saturday
Joshua Buatsi says he is open to a rematch with Zach Parker if both win on Saturday. Parker faces the Austrian puncher Umar Dzambekov at the Copper Box Arena, while Buatsi boxes Willie Hutchinson for the vacant WBC light-heavyweight title the same night.
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Nxled Chameleons PVL run continues with resilient victory
Nxled Chameleons PVL run stayed unbeaten after a four-set win over Choco Mucho. Brooke Van Sickle scored 19 points and said the team built momentum after a slow start. The result matched Creamline's 4-0 record and kept Nxled on track to surpass its runner-up finish in the PVL Invitational.
5 Nov 2026
Jesus Owono statement addresses death of Jesus de Miguel
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has released a statement after the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, saying he is living through the most difficult days of his life. De Miguel died after a collision in Monday’s Spanish second division match, and Spanish police have opened a routine investigation. Tributes have been paid at Tenerife’s stadium, while football responded with minute’s silences and condolences.
5 Nov 2026
San Miguel avoids sweep as perfect Fajardo sinks Ginebra
San Miguel beat Barangay Ginebra, 101-98, in Game 3 of the PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup quarterfinals in Cavite, avoiding a sweep. June Mar Fajardo went 7-of-7 for 18 points and 13 rebounds, and Ginebra's late three-point attempts all missed. Game 4 is set for Friday.
5 Nov 2026
Martin superbantamweight title shot nears after Picasso win
Carl Jammes Martin is dropping back to superbantamweight after winning the WBC Silver featherweight title against David Picasso in Riyadh. His matchmaker Sean Gibbons says Naoya Inoue is expected to move up, which would leave the 122-pound titles open for Martin, the WBO's No. 1 contender.
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Savouge sweep FEU as Calado and Schnake take over
Savouge swept Far Eastern University-DN Steel 25-23, 25-18, 25-19 in the Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference to win a second straight match and move to 2-2. Mark Calado scored 17 points and Jared Schnake added 12 for a combined 29. FEU dropped its second in a row despite 12 points from Doula Ndongala.
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Converge semifinals bid gains edge after Rain or Shine victory
Converge beat Rain or Shine 105-98 to take a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup quarterfinal series and move one win from a first semifinal appearance. The FiberXers have lost three previous quarterfinal runs as the higher seed, including a twice-to-beat exit against Barangay Ginebra. Coach Delta Pineda says the series is not over and expects Rain or Shine to respond in Game 4.