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Philadelphia 76ers' LeBron James, right, goes up for shot past Cleveland Cavaliers' Evan Mobley during the second half on Oct. 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

NBA strikes deals with Kalshi and Polymarket as the league’s preferred prediction markets

October 26, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

The NBA has struck deals that will make Kalshi and Polymarket the league’s preferred prediction markets, along with an agreement with a federal agency tasked with regulating those exchanges.

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton shoots around on the court before a game against the Timberwolves on April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

What to know before the NBA season tips off, including Indiana Pacers’ milestones and homecoming games

October 20, 2026 at 8:31 a.m.

There was a ton of superstar-level player movement this offseason, with LeBron James going to Philadelphia, Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto and more.

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander listens during an interview at media day on Sept. 28, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (Nate Billings/AP)

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could join rare club of 3-peat NBA MVPs this season

October 20, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By TIM REYNOLDS Bill Russell. Wilt Chamberlain. Larry Bird. That’s the full list of those who managed to win three consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player awards. Nobody has pulled off...

Florida State coach Mike Norvell watches from the sideline during the first half against Miami on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Late-game officiating drama is once again the talk of college football

October 18, 2026 at 11:05 a.m.

Dramatic — and sometimes controversial — endings were the story of a wild college football Saturday, with late-game calls deciding some outcomes.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks before Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Some wagers — and certain parlays — can no longer can be offered to bettors, NBA tells sportsbooks

October 16, 2026 at 12:39 p.m.

The NBA told sportsbooks on Friday that they will not be permitted to offer certain types of wagering this season.

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, right, talks to referee Eric Dalen, left, during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Stopping flopping is among the NBA’s priorities this season, to the delight of many

October 14, 2026 at 6:08 p.m.

The NBA is cracking down on flopping this season. The league says these calls will be more frequent when players cross the line between embellishment and flopping.

Philadelphia 76ers’ LeBron James looks on during the first half of a preseason game against the Nets on Oct. 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

LeBron James knows how to handle a star-studded roster, like what the Philadelphia 76ers built

October 13, 2026 at 10:33 a.m.

LeBron James is gearing up for another "Big Three" experience, this time with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Bulls’ Michael Jordan pulls the ball out of reach of Jazz guard Jeff Hornacek during third quarter action in Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Salt Lake City on June 5, 1998. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

A Michael Jordan jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has sold for $14 million, auction house says

October 12, 2026 at 8:33 a.m.

A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million, an auction house announced, calling it the highest price ever paid...

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (23) fails to save a shot by Spain's Ferran Torres (7) who scored their opening goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

World Cup: Spain wins the final by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres’ goal in extra time

July 19, 2026 at 9:53 p.m.

Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final.

Lionel Messi celebrates as he leaves the field after Argentina's win over England in a World Cup semifinal Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jacob Kupferman/AP)

The World Cup final awaits, with Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain

July 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Soccer’s best player and soccer’s dominant team are set to collide Sunday in a World Cup final worthy of the sport’s grandest stage.

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