Lakers Start Post-LeBron Era With 127–105 Rout—Walker Kessler Goes Perfect
Walker Kessler made all 12 of his shots and Luka Dončić delivered 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists as Los Angeles overwhelmed Golden State in its first game after LeBron James’ departure.
Nicolas Batum Retired After 18 NBA Seasons—Then Told His Son He Was Coming Home
Nicolas Batum ended an 18-season NBA career with a farewell filmed beside his 10-year-old son in the French town where his basketball journey began.
Threaten an Athlete Over a Bet? Five Major Leagues Want a Lifetime Gambling Ban
The NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS joined their players’ associations in asking regulators across 35 states and Washington, D.C., to permanently revoke legal wagering privileges from verified abusers.
NBA Strips Clippers of 5 First-Round Picks, Fines Team $30 Million and Suspends Steve Ballmer
The NBA imposed sweeping penalties after finding salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard: five lost first-round picks, a $30 million team fine, a one-year suspension for owner Steve Ballmer and five years of compliance monitoring.