Giannis scores 35 in a Heat loss as the Bucks fall at Washington without him
Antetokounmpo's Miami debut ended in a 131-106 rout by Minnesota, while Milwaukee lost 128-116 to Anthony Davis and the Wizards. Both sides of the trade start 0-1.
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Giannis and LaMelo debut for new teams as Heat host Timberwolves
Giannis Antetokounmpo plays his first regular-season game for Miami at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, against a Minnesota team debuting LaMelo Ball next to Anthony Edwards. Erik Spoelstra says Ball's play-in foul on Bam Adebayo is not motivation.
Warriors open at the Lakers already shopping Kristaps Porzingis
Golden State plays its first game Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET in Los Angeles, hours after ESPN reported the team is exploring trades for Porzingis. Stephen Curry is probable, and four rotation players are out.
Rashee Rice misses another practice as Chiefs prepare for Seattle
Andy Reid’s Wednesday update also leaves right tackle Jaylon Moore out with a concussion.
Breece Hall stays out of practice, but Jets leave Sunday open
Aaron Glenn will assess the running back through the week as Adonai Mitchell returns on a limited basis.
Oosthuizen’s LIV exit puts control of his schedule first
Southern Guards loses its captain as Oosthuizen targets a January return to the DP World Tour.
Falcons open A.J. Terrell’s return window after four games out
Atlanta can evaluate its top cornerback in practice as injuries reshape the secondary.
NFL suspends Sam Franklin one game; Bills captain denies allegation
The league cited spitting during the Raiders game. Franklin plans an appeal, WGR reports.
Duke’s No. 4 ranking comes with an immediate roster test
Nine returning players give Kara Lawson continuity, while Skinner, Crump and two honored freshmen expand the backcourt options.
JMU’s Sun Belt expectations get an early test on the road
The Dukes enter with 11 first-place conference votes and a little national support; their opening month includes trips to Miami, Virginia Tech and Virginia.
Saint Louis is one point from the top as A10 forecasts another tight race
VCU gets the preseason nod, but the Billikens have four players on the conference’s preseason honor teams.
Rockets’ depth meets Dallas’ thin frontcourt in season opener
The returning point guards draw attention, but the afternoon injury report leaves another matchup to watch in Houston.
Charlotte’s opening-night shooting takes a hit with Knueppel and White out
Individual court work is progress, but the Hornets still begin in Brooklyn without two prominent perimeter scorers.
Maryland and Locksley part ways as Abdul-Rahim takes over
The Terrapins name an interim coach after a fifth straight loss and begin a national search.
Yankees keep Cashman in charge, leaving roster changes as the next question
Steinbrenner’s confidence in the front office keeps the same leadership responsible for improving the team.
Blake Griffin opens The Stepback with a critique of sports media
His new weekly show begins with a full episode on reporting, insiders and television debate, drawing on his experience as an NBA player.
Steelers bring back Valdes-Scantling with two receivers on injured reserve
The veteran joins Pittsburgh’s practice squad ahead of the Saints game in Paris; a game-day elevation remains a separate decision.
Miami leads MAC men’s poll as Ball State tops a close women’s race
The RedHawks’ experienced guards lead the men’s preseason expectations; four women’s programs divide support for the conference tournament.
Kansas adds Kaufman-Renn, but Self is cautious about exhibition minutes
The former Purdue forward has joined practice; Bill Self says conditioning could limit his role against Louisville on Wednesday.
Colorado leans on returning core as Payne adds versatility
Zyanna Walker and Logyn Greer return from an NCAA tournament team, with seven newcomers joining the Buffaloes before their November 4 opener.
Podziemski ruled out of Warriors opener with back soreness
Golden State lists the guard out for Wednesday’s game at the Lakers; Stephen Curry is probable with right ankle soreness.
France passes Canada as NBA opens with 125 international players
France leads with 17 players; the league’s 43 represented countries match a record, while the player total is below last season’s high.
Rams turn to Brandon McManus after Grupe’s season-ending injury
The veteran replaces Blake Grupe after an ACL tear, giving Los Angeles its third kicker this season before a Week 7 trip to Las Vegas.
Toppin reports progress in ACL recovery at Big 12 media day
The Texas Tech senior hopes to return soon; the Avalanche-Journal reported no official timetable.