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Knicks claim first win of NBA season
The New York Knicks secured their first win of the season, beating the Detroit Pistons 111-97. The Knicks had started the season with three straight losses.
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Basketball coverage from the NBA, EuroLeague and India: results, trades, injuries and match reports.
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EuroLeague season format: regular season, play-in and Final Four explained
EuroLeague Basketball has set out a format in which 20 teams play 38 regular-season games before a play-in showdown and playoffs lead to the Final Four. The 2026 Final Four was held in Athens at the Telekom Center on 22–24 May.
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EuroLeague Final Four returns to Abu Dhabi in 2027 and 2029
EuroLeague has confirmed the Final Four will return to Abu Dhabi in 2027 and 2029. The 12,000-capacity Etihad Arena will host the event after Abu Dhabi staged the first non-European Final Four in 2025.
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NBA names Kalshi and Polymarket as preferred prediction exchanges
The NBA has named Kalshi and Polymarket as preferred prediction market exchanges and signed a memorandum with the CFTC. The deals include integrity safeguards and ban league and team personnel from trading NBA event contracts.
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Mitchell, Gilgeous-Alexander lead Thunder past Suns to stay unbeaten
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 125-114 on Monday night in Oklahoma City, staying unbeaten at 4-0 despite injuries to Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren.
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Cleveland Cavaliers rally from 15 down to beat Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 in overtime on Monday night. Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points and hit the winning shot with 48 seconds left.
NBA
Ty Jerome and Tyrese Maxey named NBA Players of the Week
Ty Jerome and Tyrese Maxey have been named NBA Players of the Week for Week 1 of the 2026-27 season. Jerome led Memphis to a 3-0 record, while Maxey helped Philadelphia to a 3-1 start.
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Jalen Williams stretchered off after leg injury as Thunder beat Clippers
Jalen Williams was stretchered off after a gruesome leg injury during Oklahoma City’s 108-101 home win over the Clippers on Sunday. Mark Daigneault and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave postgame reactions.
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Luka Doncic scores 52 points as Lakers beat Jazz
Luka Doncic scored 52 points as the Los Angeles Lakers overcame an 18-point first-quarter deficit to beat the Utah Jazz 132-123 at Delta Center. The Lakers improved to 3-0.
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NBA: Jokic records 199th triple-double as Nuggets beat Pelicans in OT
Nikola Jokic recorded his 199th career regular-season triple-double as the Denver Nuggets rallied from a 23-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135 in overtime. Jamal Murray scored 42 points for the Nuggets.
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Stephen Curry Unlikely to Play Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns
Stephen Curry is unlikely to play as the Golden State Warriors face the Phoenix Suns. NDTV Sports reported Curry is unlikely to play after the Memphis loss.
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Joel Embiid Plays for Philadelphia 76ers Against Milwaukee Bucks
Joel Embiid suited up for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. NDTV Sports noted the team is managing his workload.
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FIBA-Women’s Basketball League Asia: Chennedy Carter guides Sichuan Yuanda Meile into final
Chennedy Carter starred for Sichuan Yuanda Meile with 31 points in a 93-74 semifinal win over KB Stars. Sichuan will face Denso Iris in the final on Sunday.
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Knicks pause extension talks with Karl-Anthony Towns
The New York Knicks have paused contract extension talks with Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Deuce McBride as the season approaches.
NBA
Ben Simmons tears Achilles tendon days before Kings' season opener
Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons has torn his Achilles tendon in practice and will undergo surgery, in what ESPN reports is likely a season-ending injury.
NBA
Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis raises long-term career concerns
Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 NFL season after blood clots were found in his lungs following a game in London. A sports medicine expert says he may face increased clot risks for life due to travel, hits, and medical history.
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FIBA Women's Basketball League Asia tips off in Bengaluru with Railways as India's first entrant
The FIBA Women's Basketball League Asia 2026 runs at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru from 20 October, with Indian Railways the first Indian team to take part.
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Fenerbahce beat Zalgiris 99-80 for fourth EuroLeague win in five rounds
Fenerbahce beat Zalgiris Kaunas 99-80 in Round 5 of the EuroLeague at Istanbul's Ulker Sports Arena on 13 October 2026, their fourth win of the season.