US joined by Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica in plan to host 2031 Women’s World Cup, the only bid
NEW YORK: The US plans to co-host the 2031 World Cup with regional neighbors, the same structure being used for the men’s championship next year.
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Fitter and hungrier, Luka Doncic embraces his new life before his first full season opener with Lakers
EL SEGUNDO, California: Although Luka Doncic has always loved the ocean, he had never lived in a coastal city until this year. Ljubljana, Slovenia; Madrid; and Dallas are all fine stopovers on the journey of a transcendent basketball player, but they’re not exactly near the beach.
Fitness platforms form pact ahead of Expo City Dubai
DUBAI: Two of the UAE’s leading wellness movements — She Runs and Dubai Active — are joining forces to empower women in association with Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30.
Nuggets' Christian Braun reaches $125M extension, agent says - ESPN
Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun has agreed to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension with the franchise, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN on Monday.
Bulls' Coby White out at least 2 more weeks with calf injury - ESPN
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White will miss at least two more weeks, including Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Detroit Pistons, as he continues to ramp up basketball activities following a right calf strain, the team announced Monday.
Dubai Sports Council backs return of Women’s Epic Arabia
DUBAI: The Women’s Epic Arabia, the region’s first and only trail running series created exclusively for women, is set to return to Dubai on Nov. 1.
NBA betting preview: Thunder lead loaded West; Flagg in a class of his own - ESPN
After the arduous, methodical process of building their roster, the Oklahoma City Thunder finally broke through last season and won their first NBA championship since moving from Seattle in 2008. Although OKC was never truly an underdog, having entered the 2024-25 campaign with the second-best title odds at +675, it's a different story heading into the 2025-26 season.
Ben Sulayem welcomes boost in global battle against online harm in sport
DUBAI: FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the backing of the influential Paris Basketball Foundation for the United Against Online Abuse campaign has provided another boost in the global fight against digital harm in sport.