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What worked -- and what didn't -- in 12 NBA season debuts
Which stars shined with their new teams? Which might want a do-over? Ben Golliver examines 12 opening week debuts.
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NBA opening week intel: A new trend in contract talks; another pricey decision in OKC
Why star contract negotiations have shifted, why OKC is preparing for more roster changes and more intel from opening week.
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AROUND THE LEAGUE
Our guide to every NFL Week 7 game: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets
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'Bro, he's different': Why Seattle let Kenneth Walker III leave, and Kansas City couldn't be happier
NBA SCOREBOARD
WINS FOR 76ERS, THUNDER
76ers mount stunning 29-point comeback to beat Cavs in home opener
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Thunder rout Nuggets in home opener
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Bears take down Patriots in TNF thriller
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Caleb Williams, Bears find just enough to hold off Pats
Bears seal victory on Cairo Santos' gutsy 58-yard FG
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Colston Loveland plows in for a Bears TD
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Rhamondre Stevenson stuns Bears with 48-yard TD to end first half
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Bears seal victory on Cairo Santos' gutsy 58-yard FG
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Colston Loveland plows in for a Bears TD
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Drake Maye floats it to Eli Raridon for a Patriots TD
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A-LEAGUE
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2026 Cox Plate preview: Ticks and knocks for every horse
SOUTH AFRICA VS. AUSTRALIA
Cummins: Australia can't 'paper over cracks' after innings thrashing
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'Everyone wants to have a go at us' - Bavuma on life as world champions
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- Rodgers backs NFL on Paris game despite unrest
- SGA's record streak ends in win over Nuggets
- Santos redeems 'annoying' miss with game-sealing FG
- Sixers turn boos into cheers in 29-point comeback
- Beware 'angry' Man United, Bournemouth boss warns
- 'Dangerous': Greene backs Jezza to fire again
- Gordon, Tupou headline Wallabies' squad
- Trump slams LeBron for moving during anthem
- Nikita Tszyu to make American debut in December
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How to Watch the NBA in Australia 2026-27 | ESPN on Disney+
Watch the 2026-27 NBA season live on ESPN via Disney+. Opening week schedule in AEDT, prices, Prime Video, League Pass and every Aussie in the NBA.
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How to watch the NBL: 2026-27 season TV channel, streaming and viewing guide
The 2026-27 NBL season is here, and it's never been easier to catch every game live.
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Keep up to date with the latest news from across the sporting world. Be it at home or abroad, we've got it covered in our weekly newsletters.
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ESPN NFL Afters
Laurie Horesh and Jimmy Smith catch their breath and re-hash all the biggest moments, stories, giggles and tears from 10 hours of football.
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2026-27 NBA season preview: Rankings, predictions, odds
Here's everything you need to know for all 30 NBA teams for the season, including storylines, stats and predictions ahead of opening night.
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How 49ers QB Brock Purdy mastered the art of layering passes over defenders
Purdy is terrific at layering the football -- fitting it perfectly between the second and third levels of the defense. And it's a big reason why he's playing at an MVP level this season.
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2026 Rugby League World Cup fixtures, scores, table, squads
The 2026 Rugby League Cup in underway in Australia, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.
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Ranking the Premier League's best long-distance goals after Diego Gómez strike
Diego Gómez's long-range goal for Brighton vs. Palace was impressive, but which Premier League efforts are the best from history?
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How Dodgers' three-peat hopes ended with NLCS loss to Brewers
The Dodgers' October came to a screeching halt with a sweep at the hands of the Brewers. What's next in Los Angeles?
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AFL trade and free agency grades - Every club's report card from the 2026 transfer period
The 2026 AFL trade and free agency period is over. Some teams improved, some stagnated, and others, well, got worse. Here's how every team fared over the last two weeks.
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Can Jimmy Butler return in time to resurrect Steph Curry's final chapter?
After a quiet offseason, the Warriors know Jimmy Butler's return is their best hope of reaching the playoffs.
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Fulcrum, facilitator, hit man: Jordie Barrett's class elevates him well above the rest
The term 'World-class' gets thrown around often these days, but All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett more than deserves the title.
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2026 NFL playoff picture: AFC, NFC seed projections, chances to make postseason
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up -- and who will win divisions -- en route to the Super Bowl.
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Henderson, the Premier League's oldest player, is becoming undroppable for Chelsea
At 36 years old, Jordan Henderson is the Premier League's elder statesman. He is also one of Chelsea's most important players.
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Listen to our AFL podcast - the ESPN Footy Podcast with Champion Data
Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Wake up to the best sports story you'll hear all day. Monday to Friday, we bring you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
