Middleton: Reception in Milwaukee ‘meant world’
After 12 seasons and 735 games with the Bucks — highlighted by winning the 2021 NBA championship — Khris Middleton played his first game as a visitor in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, this time as a member
‘Banged up’ KAT plays opener with Grade 2 strain
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns said he was “hurting” in Wednesday night’s season-opening win over the Cavs, in which he had 19 points and 12 rebounds despite playing with a Grade 2 quad strain.
Edgecombe’s 34 most in debut since Wilt in ’59
Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe lit up the Celtics with 34 points on Wednesday night, the most in an NBA debut since Wilt Chamberlain had 43 in 1959, as the Sixers won 117-116.
🏈 Bolts TE Gadsden benched by father in fantasy
Oronde Gadsden II will be starting in many fantasy football lineups this week — but not in his own father’s.
WNBA coaching tracker for 2026: Toronto Tempo hire Sandy Brondello
The WNBA coaching carousel includes openings at Dallas, Seattle and New York.
UCL talking points: Conte’s rant, Liverpool’s best XI, who is Clásico-ready?
Was Antonio Conte’s reaction to Napoli’s 6-2 loss justified? What has Liverpool learnt from thumping Frankfurt? ESPN’s writers take a look at the biggest talking points after Matchday 3 in the UCL.
Isak’s exit leaves room for Ekitike to be Liverpool’s main man
Hugo Ekitike once again stepped up when his more celebrated strike partner was floundering.
Danny Hurley on Preseason College Basketball Poll: ‘There’s Nothing More Useless’

UConn is ranked No. 4 in the preseason AP Top 25 college basketball poll, but that isn’t impressing Huskies coach Dan Hurley.
LeBron James Helping Lakers In Film Study While He’s Sidelined With Sciatica

Although LeBron James wasn’t able to play in the Lakers’ season opener, he’s making sure they learn from their loss.
NCAA Allows College Athletes To Bet on Professional Sports Starting Nov. 1

The NCAA approved a rule change that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports.