The Cavs and Thunder are among the early favorites to reach the 2026 NBA Finals.
From time to time, NBA.com’s writers will share their takes on the biggest storylines and trends around the league.

The Cavs and Thunder are among the early favorites to reach the 2026 NBA Finals.
From time to time, NBA.com’s writers will share their takes on the biggest storylines and trends around the league.

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic is withdrawing from next week’s Paris Masters, he announced on social media on Tuesday, just days after he stopped playing in an exhibition event because of a leg injury.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion has competed…


Two late wickets by a 38-year-old debutant spinner Asif Afridi checked world champion South Africa’s progress in the second and final test against Pakistan on Tuesday.
Left-armer Afridi picked up the wickets of half century-maker Tony de Zorzi…

Rabat – Barcelona crushed Olympiacos 6–1 tonight at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in the Champions League group stage.
Fermín López opened the scoring in the 7th minute, reacting first to a loose ball in the box and slotting home…


Laura Wolvaardt’s brilliant 90 set up a dominant 150-run (DLS method) win for South Africa against Pakistan at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday.
The Proteas blasted their way to a…

A great victory for Barça at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. After the loss to PSG in the UCL League Phase matchday two fixture, Hansi Flick and the squad wanted to win, and they did just that while putting on a superb performance against…