SportsDream Unable to Secure Larger Venue for WNBA Finals GamesAtlanta Dream will host WNBA Finals home games at 3,500-seat Gateway Center Arena after failing to secure State Farm Arena or another larger venue.archynetys.com +103 covering3d0💬ShareLeft 56%C 11%Right 33%
SportsTrump’s Comments on Sophie Cunningham Draw CriticismAt an Ohio rally, President Donald Trump said WNBA player Sophie Cunningham could attract fans with her looks rather than her scoring, prompting criticism that the remarks were degrading. Cunningham was a productive bench player and efficient three-point shooter for the Indiana Fever, while her political views have also drawn attention.👤Donald John Trump👤Sophie CunninghamHindustan Times +30 covering1d0💬ShareLeft 56%Center 22%Right 22%
SportsSix Rookies Named to 2026 WNBA All-Rookie TeamToronto Tempo guard Kiki Rice and Seattle Storm guard Flau’jae Johnson were named to the 2026 WNBA All-Rookie Team after standout debut seasons. Rice averaged 13.4 points despite missing time with an ankle injury, while Johnson averaged 14.9 points and set multiple Storm rookie records; Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd, Sydney Taylor and Pauline Astier also made the team.👤Olivia Miles👤Azzi Fuddsports.mynorthwest.com +8 covering7h👍😆3+2💬3ShareLeft 60%C 13%Right 27%
SportsLillard Scores 15 in Trail Blazers ReturnDamian Lillard scored 15 points in 19 minutes in his first game back from a 2025 Achilles rupture as Portland beat Golden State 123-118; he said he felt “back home.”👤Damian Lillard👤Ja MorantIndependent Journal Review +5 covering1d👍😮2+2💬1ShareLeft 56%Center 28%R 17%
SportsIowa State Coach Fennelly Announces 2027 RetirementIowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly will retire after the 2026-27 season, ending a 32-year tenure with the Cyclones and a 39-year head-coaching career. He transformed the program into a consistent winner, compiling a 656-335 record at Iowa State and leading the team to 24 NCAA Tournament appearances.👤Bill FennellyThe Gazette (Cedar Rapids) +17 covering2d0💬ShareLeft 48%Center 38%R 14%
SportsJordan Jersey Sets $14 Million Memorabilia RecordMichael Jordan’s Game 2 1998 Finals jersey sold for $14M, a basketball record second only to Babe Ruth’s $24.12M jersey.👤Michael JordanTampa Free Press +12 covering2d0💬ShareLeft 44%Center 34%Right 22%
SportsAtlanta Dream take 2-0 semifinal leadNaz Hillmon's layup with 20.8 seconds left in OT lifted Atlanta past New York 101-98 for a 2-0 WNBA semifinals lead.👤Angel Reese👤Breanna Stewartarchynetys.com +131 covering6d0💬ShareLeft 47%Center 35%R 19%
SportsKnicks Defer Extension Talks Until Later SeasonOn Oct. 9, 2026 the Knicks paused extension talks for Towns, Hart, McBride and Kolek until later in the season, citing focus on defending their first title since 1973.👤Karl-Anthony Towns👤Josh Hartessentiallysports.com +49 covering5d0💬ShareLeft 45%Center 37%R 18%
SportsGiannis Antetokounmpo Joins Revamped Miami Heat Roster for Training CampMiami is entering the season with renewed expectations after missing the playoffs and overhauling its roster, adding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson and other veterans alongside Bam Adebayo. Coach Erik Spoelstra is emphasizing accountability and team cohesion as the Heat build around their new stars.👤Giannis Antetokounmpo👤Bam Adebayoazat.tv +12 covering2d0💬ShareLeft 60%Center 29%R 12%
SportsFlorida Selected SEC Preseason Favorite for Second Year, Haugh Named Player of the YearFlorida was picked to win the SEC men’s basketball title for a second straight year, with senior Thomas Haugh named preseason Player of the Year. Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu made the preseason All-SEC first team, while Alex Condon earned second-team honors.👤Alex Condon👤Rueben ChinyeluIdaho Statesman +6 covering2d0💬ShareLeft 40%Center 60%
SportsAtlanta Dream reach first WNBA Finals since 2013Angel Reese scored 22 points as the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 85-83, completing a 3-0 sweep to reach their first WNBA Finals since 2013.👤Angel Reese📅WNBA FinalsThe Guardian +25 covering5d0💬ShareLeft 88%C 13%
SportsSaint Louis rallies past Nebraska 79-74Saint Louis rallied past Nebraska 79-74 in an Oct. 9 exhibition after trailing at half; Fred Hoiberg said the Billikens out-toughed his team as Nebraska committed 21 turnovers.👤Fred Hoibergsuaragarut.id +12 covering4d0💬ShareLeft 40%Center 60%
SportsA’ja Wilson Wins Record Fifth WNBA MVPA'ja Wilson won a record fifth WNBA MVP and became the first to three-peat, taking 65 of 74 first-place votes after averaging 26.2 points.👤A'ja WilsonLas Vegas Review Journal +28 covering6d0💬ShareLeft 40%Center 34%Right 26%
SportsLakers’ LaRavia Shows Preseason Shooting ImprovementJake LaRavia says summer reflection and a small adjustment to his shooting mechanics helped him regain confidence after a late-season slump. He has started the Lakers’ preseason strongly, shooting 54.5% from three through three games as he competes for a regular rotation role.👤Jake LaraviaIndependent Journal Review +5 covering5d0💬ShareLeft 50%Center 33%R 17%
SportsLakers Sign Rafael Castro, Waive William KyleThe Lakers signed 23-year-old center Rafael Castro to an Exhibit 10 deal and waived William Kyle III, adding frontcourt depth as they assess options behind Walker Kessler. Dwight Howard’s strong international debut prompted some fans to call for a Lakers reunion, though team commentator Trevor Lane questioned whether the 40-year-old remains NBA-ready.👤Rafael CastroHeavy +4 covering5d0💬ShareLeft 100%
SportsFormer WVU basketball player Kerr Kriisa pleads guilty to wire fraudFormer college basketball player Kerr Kriisa pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a scheme prosecutors say defrauded two people of nearly $2.2 million from 2022 to 2026, including by using a fictitious identity to demand money. He is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 22, 2026.👤Kerr KriisaAssociated Press +5 covering6d0💬ShareLeft 41%Center 37%Right 22%
SportsFive Buss Siblings Defend Pending Lakers Stake SaleFive of Jeanie Buss’ siblings filed a court opposition to her effort to block the Buss family trust from selling its 17.8% Lakers stake to the incoming ownership group led by Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, calling her petition baseless and saying the sale should proceed. The dispute could affect Jeanie Buss’ ability to remain the Lakers’ governor, and a court hearing is scheduled for Dec. 8.👤Bob Iger👤Joshua Kushnertotalapexsports.com +10 coveringOct 7, 20260💬ShareLeft 50%Center 25%Right 25%
SportsLucas Outlines Miami’s Year-Two Basketball PrioritiesMiami coach Jai Lucas says his second-year team will build on its physical style while emphasizing rebounding, defending without fouling and earning free throws; added shooting should also help the Hurricanes play faster and spread the floor. With a substantially reshaped roster, Lucas is aiming to make Miami competitive in a deep ACC and potentially contend for the conference title by season’s end.👤Jai LucasSports Illustrated +5 coveringOct 7, 20260💬ShareLeft 67%Center 33%
SportsOregon Coach Dana Altman Retires After 16 SeasonsOregon's Dana Altman retires after 16 seasons and a 382-182 record, announced Oct. 7, 2026, less than three weeks before the Ducks' opener.👤Dana Altmanbendbulletin.com +22 coveringOct 7, 20260💬ShareLeft 47%Center 29%Right 24%
BusinessValkyries reach $100M, first women's teamThe Golden State Valkyries hit $100 million in annual revenue, the first women's professional sports team to reach the mark after $78 million in year one.🏢Las Vegas Aces👤Brandon Schneiderel-balad.com +5 coveringOct 7, 20260💬ShareLeft 33%Right 67%
BusinessNestlé signs NBA deal across 21 marketsNestlé signed its largest-ever international brand marketing deal with the NBA for Milo, Nescau and Nesquik across 21 markets from January 1, 2027.🏢National Basketball Association🏷️MiloQuartz +12 coveringOct 7, 20260💬ShareL 21%Center 32%Right 47%
SportsNBA tests smart balls, referee wearables in preseasonNBA will test Wilson smart basketballs with Bluetooth sensors and official wrist wearables in select preseason games; data will not affect calls, and neither tech extends to the regular season.ABC News +7 coveringOct 5, 20260💬ShareL 14%Center 74%R 13%
SportsLeBron, Embiid, Maxey sit out 76ers preseason openerLeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will miss Philadelphia’s preseason opener against the Knicks, with only Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe available among the Sixers’ projected starters. James is managing chronic foot arthritis and lower-back sciatica, while the team has said it wants to balance preseason playing time with rest.👤LeBron James👤Joel Embiidel-balad.com +22 coveringOct 5, 2026😮❤️😢4+2💬1ShareLeft 57%Center 30%R 13%
SportsCanada, Bonner lead Dream to 92-82 win over Liberty in semifinals openerJordin Canada scored 20 of her 25 points after half and DeWanna Bonner added 23 off the bench as Atlanta beat New York 92-82 in WNBA semifinals Game 1.👤DeWanna Bonner👤Jordin Canadaclutchpoints.com +8 coveringOct 4, 2026👍😆3+2💬1ShareLeft 36%Center 53%R
