How the “Four Factors” Stack up for the Trail Blazers and the NBA
All you have to do is put a ball through a hoop more times than the other team and you win the game. Simple, right? The answer of course, is “no”. Professional basketball keeps g…
Rockets Notes: VanVleet, Smith, Durant, Smart, Eason
The Rockets won their opener against Dallas on Wednesday by playing at a much faster pace than they did last season, writes William Guillory of The Athletic. With point guard Fred…
A moment of Zen about the Spurs’ opening night loss to the Thunder
The Spurs are tied for last place with a bunch of bad teams. Other winless teams the Spurs are tied with include the Bulls, Bucks, Nets, Pelicans, Suns and Kings. Not a group to…
After igniting Anthony Edwards with trash talk, Heat reserve Myron Gardner advised by coach to 'be better'
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra loves Gardner's 'spirit,' but would prefer it not be directed toward the opponent's best player
Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/22/26
Herald Mitchell Robinson rips own performance in Celtics debut: ‘I played like a–‘ Globe Paul George, Randy Moss and the greatest debuts in Boston sports history Report: Kristaps …
Steelers, NFL scrap Paris fan gathering amid civil unrest
The Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL have canceled a planned fan event in Paris because of security concerns surrounding recent civil unrest.
Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield shares encouraging injury update ahead of Panthers game
Mayfield addressed his recovery as he returned to practice.
Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Patriots at Bears, Cavaliers at 76ers, Nuggets at Thunder, more
Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts
Luka Doncic felt the Lakers had a ‘great defensive effort’ against the Warriors
After allowing 33 first-quarter points to begin their season against the Golden State Warriors Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers clamped down and held Golden State to 35 poi…
Colts' Jonathan Taylor addresses trade rumors after firing of Chris Ballard
Taylor was asked about possibly having a new football home next month.
Jazz Notes: JJJ, Bailey, Peterson, Financial Future
Jaren Jackson Jr. was back in Memphis Wednesday night for the first time since his surprising trade to the Jazz in February, writes Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune. It fel…
Devin Booker attempts zero threes in Suns’ season-opening 41-point loss
The official debut of Devin Booker wearing number 15 is a game I’m sure he’d rather forget. His team lost by 41 points in the season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers, tra…
Member of Chiefs medical staff reveals cause of Josh Simmons on IR
Simmons has missed the entire 2026 season so far.
Nets Notes: Randle, Wagner, Brown, Clowney
The Nets no longer have an incentive to tank, but their new season still began Wednesday with a home loss to Charlotte, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. While it was a fam…
Walker Kessler had a historic debut against the Warriors
Making his Los Angeles Lakers debut Wednesday night, Walker Kessler put on absolute show inside Crypto.com Arena for his new team and fanbase with 26 points on 12-of-12 shooting, …
Packers' Luke Musgrave faces uncertain future after Matt LaFleur's troubling update
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur offered a sobering update on Luke Musgrave’s recovery.
Report expands on why Troy Aikman felt Joe Buck 'double-crossed' him amid contract stalemate with ESPN
Buck and Aikman have shared the booth for 25 years at Fox and ESPN. It's becoming increasingly clear they probably won't be together after the 2026 NFL season.
Bold predictions for NFL Week 7: 49ers go down, Malik Nabers goes off
After a brief intermission in our bold predictions series, we're back with three hot takes for NFL Week 7.
With The Truth in the building, Celtics give honest perspective on loss to Pistons
Yeah, that was a stinker. Despite Paul George turning back the clock for 38 points, the Celtics were out-rebounded and lost the margin battle in the trenches, Jayson Tatum looked …
49ers' Mike Evans may be game-time decision vs. Falcons
The 49ers are taking their time regarding Evans' status for the Falcons game.
John Konchar Signs With Olympiacos
Free agent forward John Konchar has signed with Olympiacos, according to his agency GSL Sports Group (Twitter link) and the Greek club. In a press release announcing the deal, the…
Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams is next generation of NFL quarterbacks in prime time
Every meeting between these quarterbacks will be viewed as a referendum on which of their franchises found its long-term answer at quarterback.
How Raiders' Fernando Mendoza is 'doing more than asked' while serving as Kirk Cousins' backup
In some instances, a rookie quarterback selected with the first pick of an NFL Draft could get frustrated by remaining a second-choice option through the end of October. It sounds…
Mitchell Robinson had a strong reaction to his Celtics debut
BOSTON — Mitchell Robinson didn’t mince words at Celtics practice Thursday morning, less than 48 hours after his lackluster Celtics debut. In the Celtics’ 121-113 loss to the Detr…