Author: Shekari Philemon

The Los Angeles Lakers paid a steep price to land a new center this offseason. In his first game in a Lakers uniform, he started showing why. Walker Kessler had 11 points and nine rebounds in his preseason debut Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, as the Lakers lost 101 to 89 to the Golden State Warriors in Las Vegas. How did Walker Kessler play in his Lakers debut? Walker Kessler made 4 of 6 shots and added a block and a steal while playing only in the first half. His impact showed up on the scoreboard. The Lakers outscored Golden State…

After a weeklong trial that put a star receiver’s marriage under a microscope, a Florida jury delivered a split decision. A jury on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery in a civil lawsuit brought by his estranged wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro. Jurors found him not liable on the eight remaining claims. What did the jury decide in the Tyreek Hill case? The jury awarded Vaccaro $500,000 in compensatory damages but rejected her request for punitive damages. Her attorney had asked jurors for $8 million in compensatory damages. Jurors found Hill not liable on six…

A punch thrown in the moments after Monday night’s game is now costing the Los Angeles Rams one of their starting linemen. The NFL suspended Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson for two games without pay on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, after he punched Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Bradley Chubb following the Bills’ 37 to 34 overtime win in Los Angeles. Why was Alaric Jackson suspended? The league said Jackson violated its rule against unsportsmanlike conduct, which covers any act contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship. Players can be fined or suspended under the rule even when an act…

Clinching the top spot in men’s tennis did not mean the work was done. The new No. 1 in waiting had to fight through a sore ankle and a dangerous opponent to stay alive in Shanghai. Alexander Zverev beat Alexander Bublik 7 to 6, 4 to 6, 7 to 6 on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, to reach the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters. The Shanghai Masters is one of nine ATP Masters 1000 events, the most prestigious tournaments on the men’s tour outside the four Grand Slams. How did Alexander Zverev beat Bublik? The match came down to tiebreakers. In…

A long break was supposed to leave one of the top players in the field fresh for the Asian swing. Instead, her return ended with a painful lesson in closing. Jessica Pegula wasted three match points and lost to Jelena Ostapenko in the round of 32 at the Wuhan Open on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. Ostapenko rallied to win 2 to 6, 7 to 6, 6 to 3. How did Jessica Pegula lose after holding match points? Jessica Pegula controlled the opening set and took it 6 to 2. She then moved within a point of victory three separate times…

A strong start in Wuhan gave way to another frustrating finish for the Philippines’ brightest tennis star. After grabbing the lead, she watched an opponent ranked far below her take control and never let go. Alex Eala lost to Chinese qualifier Shi Han in the round of 32 at the Wuhan Open on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, falling after winning the opening set. The match ended 6 to 4, 3 to 6, 3 to 6 on Dongfeng Voyah Center Court. How did Alex Eala win the first set? Neither player blinked early. Both held serve through the first eight games,…

For years, overtime had been the one stage where Buffalo’s star quarterback could never finish the job. On Monday night, that finally changed. Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills past the Los Angeles Rams 37 to 34 in overtime on Oct. 12, 2026, earning the first overtime victory of his career. How long had Josh Allen gone without an overtime win? Before Monday, Allen had lost all seven overtime games he had played. Three of those defeats ended Buffalo’s season in the playoffs. The streak had followed him for years and become a frequent talking point among fans and critics.…

Handshakes and jersey swaps usually mark the end of hostilities in the NFL. On Monday night in Inglewood, California, one of those moments turned into something else entirely. Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson appeared to punch Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Bradley Chubb on the field after the Bills won 37 to 34 in overtime on Oct. 12, 2026. What happened between Alaric Jackson and Bradley Chubb? Television cameras captured the scene near midfield. Players from both teams had lingered on the field to exchange jerseys and greetings, a common scene after close games. Jackson was trading jerseys with…

Few people understand the pressure of playing in New York better than former Knicks stars. One of the best known is offering the current champions some simple advice about their contract drama. Carmelo Anthony says the New York Knicks made the right call when they paused extension talks with several players to focus entirely on basketball. What did Carmelo Anthony say about the Knicks? Speaking Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at NBC Sports studios in Stamford, Connecticut, Anthony said he was not alarmed by the tension surrounding a team that should be enjoying its success. He explained that the modern NBA…

A red jersey that spent more than two decades in a private collection just set a new standard for what basketball history can be worth. A Michael Jordan jersey worn during the 1998 NBA Finals has sold in a private deal for $14 million, the auction house that arranged the sale announced Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. It called the price the highest ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia. Which Michael Jordan jersey sold for $14 million? The red road jersey is the one Jordan wore in Game 2 of the Finals on June 5, 1998. The Chicago Bulls…