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New York Knicks host Philadelphia 76ers in NBA opener

NEW YORK — LeBron James will visit the New York Knicks on opening night and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. James’ arrival in Philadelphia has made the 76ers must-see TV, and they are all over the NBA’s biggest days of the season. James will make his 76ers debut against the NBA champion Knicks on Oct. 20. The game at Madison Square Garden will be part of a tripleheader, when the Knicks raise a banner to celebrate their first championship since 1973. He will return to LA to face the Lakers on Christmas, after the San Antonio Spurs are back in New York for an NBA Finals ...

Half-dozen college football coaches in hot spotlight

Patience for poor performance is a rarity in college football and that’s only become more clear in recent years. Eight power four coaches were jobless by November in 2025, and fifteen Bowl Subdivision coaches were fired throughout the season, totaling a record $270 million in buyout ...

Drivers scrambling for spots in NASCAR’s Chase

NEWTON, Iowa — Erik Jones knew the reality of his situation heading into the NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. Jones came into the weekend 18th in the standings, 44 points behind 16th-place Austin Cindric for the final spot in The Chase that determines the series champion. The ...

Lots of big names in NFL rehab mode

The list of players who finished the 2025 season injured was almost a who’s-who of some of the NFL’s biggest stars. There was two-time MVP and three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes, who could only watch the end of a disappointing six-win season for Kansas City after going down ...

Mets put their closer Devin Williams on 15-day injured list

ATLANTA — The New York Mets placed closer Devin Williams on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain Monday. Mets interim manager Andy Green said he does not believe it will be a long-term stint on the IL for Williams (3-2, 4.66 ERA), who is in his first season with the Mets. ...

Commanders take a hit on offensive line with Tunsil injury

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders will be without their best offensive lineman for the foreseeable future. Coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday that left tackle Laremy Tunsil needs surgery on his left triceps and will be sidelined indefinitely. Quinn said the team won’t know how long ...