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Alex Eala Dethrones Defending Champion Iga Swiatek to Advance Wimbledon Last 16

July 4, 2026

Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala created monumental history at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, stunning defending champion and world No. 3 Iga Swiatek in a thrilling third-round clash on Centre Court. The 21-year-old Eala displayed remarkable composure to oust the Polish superstar in straight sets, 7-6(9), 6-2.

The opening frame was an absolute marathon. Eala initially led 5-3 before Swiatek mounted a furious rally, saving multiple set points to force a tiebreak. Showing incredible resilience, the 29th-seeded Eala survived a tense 11-9 tiebreak battle to claim the upper hand. Carrying that electric momentum directly into the second set, Eala broke early and dictated play, sealing the historic upset with clinical poise.

In the post-game interview, Eala praised Swiatek and the fans on Centre Court at Wimbledon: “I don’t know how to describe it. I’m in the 2nd week of a slam. It’s amazing for me. Iga is a phenomenal player and a really nice person. I’m really grateful to be able to share Centre court with her at Wimbledon. I’m really emotional. Maybe for someone like Iga who’s won so many slams or someone like Serena or Venus, this achievement may seem small.. but for someone who grew up in the Philippines.”

With this monumental victory, Eala becomes the first Filipino player in the Open Era to reach the Round of 16 at Wimbledon, beautifully securing her ticket to the second week of a Grand Slam.

Eala’s next match will be against Jasmine Paolini (the tournament’s 13th seed) in the Round of 16 this Monday, July 6th.

A’ja Wilson is the Western Conference Player of the Month for June

July 3, 2026

Just like with Caitlin Clark, WNBA release a 10-mins highlight video;

A’ja Wilson claims her second Western Conference #KiaPOTM honors after a MONSTER June:

♠️ 26.5 PPG
♠️ 10.3 RPG
♠️ 2.9 APG

Alex Eala defeats Maya Joint to advance to 2026 Wimbledon 3rd round

July 2, 2026

Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala secured a historic milestone at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, roaring back to defeat Australia’s Maya Joint 3–6, 6–2, 6–0 on Thursday, July 2nd. The 29th-seeded Eala initially struggled to find her rhythm on Court 3, dropping the opening set to a dangerous opponent who had just upset 23-time Grand Slam icon Serena Williams.

Backed by a passionate, flag-waving Filipino crowd that felt like a home audience, Eala completely turned the tide with supreme grit. She adjusted her baseline depth and attacked the net aggressively. After commanding the second set, Eala unleashed a flawless performance in the decider, handing Joint a 6–0 “bagel.” This victory successfully avenged a heartbreaking loss to Joint at last year’s Eastbourne finals and established Eala as the first-ever Filipino singles player in the Open Era to reach the third round of a Grand Slam.

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Eala’s historic breakthrough sets up a blockbuster third-round clash against World No. 3 and defending champion Iga Swiatek. This highly anticipated singles encounter is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026. Before that singles showdown, Eala takes the court for opening-round doubles action alongside partner Nikola Bartunkova against Sofia Kenin and Jelena Ostapenko.

USA Basketball Announces 2027 FIBA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Roster

July 2, 2026

Here’s the official roster of the 2026 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team;

  • Pedro Bradshaw
  • Izaiah Brockington
  • Torrey Craig
  • Jacob Gilyard
  • Dewan Hernandez
  • Jay Huff
  • Mike James
  • Orlando Robinson
  • Matt Ryan
  • Terry Taylor
  • Jarrod Uthoff
  • Gabe York

The team will be lead by Head coach Stephen Silas with assistants Marlon Garnett, Clay Moser and Patrick Mutombo.

The USA are schedule to take on Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo this July 3rd. The squad will then travel to Zacatecas, Mexico, with the game scheduled to tip off at 10 p.m. ET on July 6th.

Breaking: Boston Celtics Sending Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and Draft Picks

July 2, 2026

Boston got the shorter end of this deal but I think the team thinks that it’s better for them to get Paul George than deal with a disgruntled player after the Giannis deal fell through.

Here are more details on the trade;

76ers receive;

  • Jaylen Brown

Celtics receive

  • Paul George
  • 2028 first-round pick
  • 2031 first-round pick (via PHI)
  • 2028 second-round pick (best of GSW/OKC/MIL)
  • 2030 second-round pick (best of WAS/POR/PHX)

Source: NBA

Maya Joint takes down Serena Williams at 2026 Wimbledon

July 1, 2026

Cole Bambini wrote, “Serena Williams gave Wimbledon another chance to look at the sport’s greatness on Tuesday. And for her opponent Maya Joint — who defeated the seven-time Wimbledon champion 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 in Williams’ first singles match in nearly four years — she fulfilled a lifelong dream and won the biggest match of her career.”

The win sets up a July 2nd match between Maya Joint and Alex Eala, who took care of her opponent in an earlier match.

New York Liberty are the 2026 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Champions

July 1, 2026

In this year’s Cup Finals, Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionsecu lead the Liberty to their second Commissioner’s Cup championship in front of their home crowd. Sabrina Ionescu scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists – her best offensive game of the season, while Breanna Stewart added 25 points and 11 rebounds to help the Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 93-85.

The Las Vegas Aces are playing without their leading scorer and four-time MVP A’ja Wilson, who injured her right ankle on Sunday in a win over Chicago.

New York Liberty captured their second WNBA Commissioner’s Cup in 3 years. They won the cup in 2023 against the Las Vegas Aces as well.

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Alex Eala Crushes Renata Zarazúa to Seal Historic First Wimbledon Win

June 30, 2026

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala made history at the All England Club on Tuesday, dominating Mexico’s Renata Zarazúa 6-1, 6-2 to secure her first-ever main draw victory at Wimbledon.

Stepping onto the grass courts as a tournament seed (No. 29) for the first time in her career, the 21-year-old Eala looked completely in control from the outset. After an early 1-1 deadlock in the opening frame, Eala showcased brilliant baseline grit—surviving a marathon sixth game that featured seven deuces—to break Zarazúa’s serve and run away with the match. She wrapped up the commanding straight-sets victory in just one hour and 18 minutes.

Following her historic breakthrough, Eala advances to the second round, where a blockbuster matchup awaits. She will face the winner of the highly anticipated first-round match between 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams—making a wildcard comeback—and Australia’s Maya Joint.

Eala is scheduled to return to the court for her second-round match on Thursday, July 2, 2026, as she looks to extend her phenomenal grass-court campaign.

Source: WTA

Breaking: LeBron James Reportedly Informs Lakers He Will Play Elsewhere in 2026-27

June 30, 2026

From NBA.com News Services;

LeBron James reportedly has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he plans to play for a different team during the 2026-27 season, according to multiple reports citing Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul.

The move comes after Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million player option, clearing the runway for the Warriors to retain veteran center Kristaps Porzingis on a two-year, $40 million contract extension that includes a second-year player option.

Since joining the Lakers as a free agent in 2018, James has spent the last eight seasons rewriting the record books in Los Angeles. Now the NBA’s all-time leader in points, minutes, games, and seasons played, he averaged 25.9 points, 7.9 assists, and 7.7 rebounds across 479 regular-season appearances with the franchise. His tenure is highlighted by a 2020 championship run, where he captured Finals MVP honors while guiding the Lakers to their 17th title.

With Porzingis locked in, the Warriors are still expected to make a move to acquire LeBron’s former Lakers teammate, Anthony Davis, from the Wizards.

Ja Morant Traded to Portland Trail Blazers

June 30, 2026

NBA;

The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired guard Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for forward Jerami Grant and forward Kris Murray, it was announced today by General Manager Joe Cronin.

Morant (6-2, 174) has appeared in 327 career games (325 starts) over seven NBA seasons with Memphis, averaging 22.4 points, 7.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 31.7 minutes per game. He has earned NBA All-Star honors twice (2022, 2023), was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 2022 and received the NBA Most Improved Player Award following the 2021-22 season.

Memphis Grizzlies have now traded all their 4 core players of Morant, Dillon Brooks, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane, and appears to be rebuilding with their young player lead by Cameron Boozer, the No. 3 pick in the 2026 draft.

Morant will join a young and point guard heavy Blazers team fresh off its first playoff appearance lead by Deni Avdija, Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, with their veterans, Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard.

Sources: Warriors eye LeBron, AD moves as Green declines option  

June 30, 2026

Anthony Slater, reporting for ESPN;

The Golden State Warriors are planning a pursuit of LeBron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade this week, league sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania, opening up the flexibility for such a possibility after Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million player option Monday morning.

Forget AD, forget Green, IF.. and only “IF” the Golden State Warriors are able to pull this off, they’ll be an incredibly fun team to watch. Steph Curry and LeBron James—the greatest shooter and one of the greatest to ever play the game, in the same team!!! It’s like having two cheat-code in the game of basketball.

Jimmy Alapag returns to PBA, takes over as NLEX head coach  

June 30, 2026

Matthew Li, reporting for Tiebreaker Times;

The former PBA Most Valuable Player has been named the new head coach of NLEX, beginning with the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup.

The appointment was announced Monday evening at the Meralco Center in Pasig, with Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, NLEX team governor Ronald Dulatre, and MPTC president Joey Lim present during the signing ceremony.

Alapag takes over from veteran mentor Jong Uichico, who guided the Road Warriors for five conferences and led the team to the quarterfinals in four of them.

The 47-year-old also becomes the fifth head coach in NLEX franchise history.

Coach Alapag will bring a treasure trove of NBA coaching knowledge, especially on the developmental side.

Mystics Outlast Fire in a Quadruple-Overtime Thriller (124 – 123)

June 29, 2026

It took four overtime periods and every last drop of energy on the floor, but the Washington Mystics finally outlasted the Portland Fire 124–123 in one of the most exhausting and electrifying games of the 2026 WNBA season. The 3-hour, 35-minute marathon featured 21 ties and 12 lead changes, completely exhausting both rosters.

The game finally ended in a dramatic fourth overtime. With under two minutes remaining, the squads traded desperate possessions. Fighting through severe leg cramps, Washington’s Sonia Citron caught a clutch pass and converted a gritty layup to give the Mystics a 124-122 lead with just 21.4 seconds on the clock. Portland’s rookie sensation Carla Leite attacked the basket on the next possession, drawing a foul with 13.1 seconds left. Under immense pressure, Leite split her free throws, leaving the Fire trailing by one. After a frantic scramble, Leite got one final look—a driving runner at the buzzer—but it bounced off the back rim as time expired.

Full game highlights;

Sonia Citron led all scorers with a career-high 32 points for the Mystics. Portland was propelled by Carla Leite, who mirrored Citron with her own career-high 32 points alongside 9 assists, while Sarah Ashlee Barker added 25 on 62.5% shooting and 6 rebounds.

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Portland Fire will visit the Seattle Storm on Saturday, while Washington Mystics will host the Atlanta Dream on Thursday.

ICYMI: Cape Verde Outlasted Saudi Arabia to advance to the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

June 28, 2026

Cape Verde made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advancing to the knockout stage on their debut after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia in Group H. The small island nation of just over 500,000 people became the smallest country ever to reach a World Cup round of 32, completing an unbeaten group stage run of three draws.

Goalkeeper Vozinha was the standout performer, making crucial saves — including stops in first-half stoppage time, the 66th minute, and the 92nd minute — to keep Saudi Arabia scoreless. Cape Verde came closest to winning late on, with Da Costa firing wide in front of an open net after Rodrigues cut it back. The Blue Sharks finished with an xG of 1.52, dwarfing Saudi Arabia’s 0.40.

Cape Verde will advance to a historic Round of 32 match against Argentina in Miami this July 3rd in Miami, while the Saudi Arabia finishes bottom and is officially eliminated from the World Cup.

Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia draw 0-0 ! Cape Verde qualifies for the Round of 32 in their first ever World Cup appearance!

Mitchell and Boston Shine as Shorthanded Fever Roll Past Sparks (111 – 87)

June 28, 2026

The Indiana Fever delivered a dominant team performance to secure an emphatic 111-87 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. The convincing win came despite both teams missing their signature stars: Indiana took the court without the injured Caitlin Clark (back), while the Sparks were forced to adapt without offensive powerhouse Kelsey Plum (left leg) and Cameron Brink (left ankle).

In Clark’s absence, the Fever’s starting lineup stepped up remarkably to share the load. Kelsey Mitchell paced the efficient offense with a game-high 26 points, showcasing brilliant accuracy from beyond the arc with a 4 of 6 shooting. Center Aliyah Boston set the tone early, anchoring the interior with 17 points and 7 rebounds—scoring 15 in the first half alone to catalyze Indiana’s breakout lead. Standing in for Clark, Tyasha Harris delivered a stellar 16-point and 5-rebounds performance, while Monique Billings chipped in a vital 15 points and 6 rebounds to round out a balanced, high-scoring attack.

The depleted Sparks struggled to find defensive answers, but their veteran leaders battled through the adversity. Nneka Ogwumike led Los Angeles with a resilient 17 points and 7 rebounds, while Dearica Hamby contributed 15 points in the effort. Ultimately, Indiana’s cohesive ball movement and scorching 55% shooting efficiency proved too overwhelming for the visitors to overcome.

Full Game highlights;

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The Indiana Fever have seven days of downtime before heading to Las Vegas to face the Aces this Sunday, July 5th. Meanwhile, the Sparks will enjoy a longer break before hosting the Seattle Storm on July 6th.

Alex Eala’s Historic Draw and Schedule for Wimbledon 2026

June 27, 2026
Alex Eala’s Historic Draw and Schedule for Wimbledon 2026

The 2026 Wimbledon Championships mark a historic milestone for Philippine tennis. Reaching a career-high world No. 30, 21-year-old Alex Eala has secured the No. 29 seed, becoming the first Filipina ever to be seeded at a Grand Slam singles tournament. Fueled by an impressive grass-court season, including a title in Birmingham and a semifinal run in Berlin, Eala is primed for the grand stage.

The women’s singles draw pits Eala against Mexico’s Renata Zarazúa (world No. 76) in the first round on Tuesday, June 30. A victory could set up a blockbuster second-round clash against 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams.

Alongside her historic singles run, Eala will contest the women’s doubles draw with Czech partner Nikola Bartůňková. The duo looks to build on the strong grass-court chemistry they displayed during their recent run at the Birmingham Open.

Source: olympics.com

Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas Suspended One Game Following Flagrant 2 Foul

June 25, 2026

The WNBA announced today that Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas has been assessed a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty and a one-game suspension following a league review.

The disciplinary action stems from an incident with 6:52 remaining in the second quarter of the Mercury’s 111-109 victory over the Indiana Fever last night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Upon review, the league determined that Thomas committed a non-basketball act by recklessly making contact with her fist to the throat of Fever guard Caitlin Clark.

Here’s the video of the play in question;

Under WNBA rules, the league office retains the right to retroactively upgrade fouls and issue fines or suspensions postgame. Thomas is scheduled to serve her suspension on June 27, missing the Mercury’s upcoming road game against the Toronto Tempo.

Nicholls and Mihalíková defeats Eala and veteran Williams in the Quarterfinals of the 2026 Bad Homburg Open Doubles

June 25, 2026

The highly anticipated partnership of rising Filipina star Alex Eala and tennis legend Venus Williams came to an end in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Bad Homburg Open. The duo fell in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, to the formidable second-seeded tandem of Great Britain’s Olivia Nicholls and Slovakia’s Tereza Mihalíková.

Eala and Williams, teaming up for the first time at the WTA 500 grass-court event, showed early promise but struggled against the precise play of their opponents. Nicholls and Mihalíková capitalized on multiple break points, executing a masterclass in grass-court doubles that wrapped up the match in 80 minutes to advance to the semifinals.

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With their exit in the 2026 Bad Homburg Open, Alex Eala can now focus on her upcoming 2026 Wimbledon Championships debut this June 29th to July 12th.

Round 2 Result of the 2026 NBA Draft

June 25, 2026

Here’s the full results of Round 2 of the 2026 NBA Draft.

  1. New York Knicks draft Bruce Thornton (Ohio State) (Traded to Houston)
  2. Memphis Grizzlies draft Richie Saunders (BYU)
  3. Brooklyn Nets draft Isaiah Evans (Duke) (Reportedly traded to Minnesota)
  4. Sacramento Kings draft Meleek Thomas (Arkansas) (Traded to Cleveland)
  5. San Antonio Spurs draft Trevon Brazile (Arkansas) (Traded to Denver)
  6. LA Clippers draft Baba Miller (Cincinnati)
  7. Oklahoma City Thunder draft Ryan Conwell (Louisville) (Traded to Miami)
  8. Chicago Bulls draft Braden Smith (Purdue) (Traded to Indiana)
  9. Houston Rockets draft Jack Kayil (Alba Berlin) (Traded to New York)
  10. Boston Celtics draft Dillon Mitchell (St John’s)
  11. Miami Heat draft Otega Oweh (Kentucky) (Traded to Oklahoma City)
  12. San Antonio Spurs draft Ja’Kobi Gillespie (Tennessee)
  13. Brooklyn Nets draft Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA)
  14. San Antonio Spurs draft Maliq Brown (Duke)
  15. Sacramento Kings draft Emanuel Sharp (Houston)
  16. Orlando Magic draft Felix Okpara (Tennessee) (Traded to Washington)
  17. Phoenix Suns draft Tyler Nickel (Vanderbilt) (Traded to New York)
  18. Dallas Mavericks draft Tobi Lawal (Virginia Tech)
  19. Denver Nuggets draft Bryce Hopkins (St. John’s)
  20. Toronto Raptors draft Jaden Bradley (Arizona)
  21. Washington Wizards draft Izaiyah Nelson (South Florida) (Traded to Orlando)
  22. LA Clippers draft Henri Veesaar (North Carolina) (Traded to Atlanta)
  23. Houston Rockets draft Ugonna Onyenso (Virginia) (Traded to Detroit via New York)
  24. Golden State Warriors draft Lajae Jones (Florida State)
  25. New York Knicks draft Nick Martinelli (Northwestern) (Traded to LA Clippers via Houston)
  26. Chicago Bulls draft Vsevolod Ishchenko (Lokomotiv Kuban) (Traded to Dallas via Los Angeles Lakers)
  27. Atlanta Hawks draft Narcisse Ngoy (Poitiers) (Traded to LA Clippers)
  28. New Orleans Pelicans draft Jaron Pierre Jr. (Southern Methodist)
  29. Minnesota Timberwolves draft Trey Kaufman-Renn (Purdue)
  30. Washington Wizards draft Malique Lewis (South East Melbourne) (Traded to Milwaukee via Orlando)

Fever Fall Short Against the Mercury in 111-109 Thriller After Caitlin Clark Exits with Injury

June 25, 2026

The Indiana Fever narrowly dropped a high-stakes, physical rematch to the Phoenix Mercury, 111-109. The turning point came in the third quarter when Fever star Caitlin Clark was forced to leave the game early due to a persistent back injury, finishing with 19 points in 20 minutes.

Despite her absence, the Fever offense stayed potent. Kelsey Mitchell spearheaded the effort with a brilliant 30-point performance, tying a franchise record by sinking seven 3-pointers. Aliyah Boston dominated inside, contributing 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, while Myisha Hines-Allen provided a vital spark off the bench with a season-high 13 points, grabbing 5 rebounds.

Defensively, however, Indiana struggled to contain Phoenix down the stretch. In her post-game interview, head coach Stephanie White criticized the lack of defensive discipline and the non-calls on physical plays against Clark, calling it “absolutely unacceptable” and demanding more accountability moving forward.

Full game highlights;

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The Indiana Fever will play their final home game against the LA Sparks this Saturday evening before heading out on a four-game road trip. Meanwhile, the Mercury will travel to Toronto to face the Tempo this Saturday.

Source: WNBA

Williams and Eala Secure Straight-Sets Debut Win in Bad Homburg

June 25, 2026

In an exciting cross-generational debut, tennis icon Venus Williams and rising star Alex Eala advanced to the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 Bad Homburg Open, defeating Catherine Harrison and Alexandra Osborne 6-3, 6-4.

The wildcard duo showcased immediate chemistry, racing to a commanding 4-0 lead in the opening set. Relying on Williams’ powerful baseline game and Eala’s sharp net reflexes, they captured the first set comfortably.

The second set delivered a tougher, see-saw battle. Harrison and Osborne mounted a strong fightback to lead 3-2, but Williams and Eala responded with their own run, late breaks to tie the set at 4-4, the Filipino-American pair secured a crucial break before Williams served out the match with authority.

Key Stats:

  • Williams/Eala won 75% of their first-serve points.
  • The duo converted 4 of 7 break points.

While Eala bounced back from a tough singles exit, the 46-year-old Williams gained vital grass-court momentum. Next up, the duo will face a steep quarterfinal test against the second-seeded tandem of Tereza Mihalíková and Olivia Nicholls.

Round 1 Result of the 2026 NBA Draft

June 24, 2026

Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft is in the books—here are the full results.

  1. Washington Wizards draft AJ Dybantsa (BYU)
  2. Utah Jazz draft Darryn Peterson (Kansas)
  3. Memphis Grizzlies draft Cameron Boozer (Duke)
  4. Chicago Bulls draft Caleb Wilson (North Carolina)
  5. LA Clippers draft Keaton Wagler (Illinois)
  6. Brooklyn Nets draft Mikel Brown Jr. (Louisville)
  7. Sacramento Kings draft Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas)
  8. Atlanta Hawks draft Kingston Flemings (Houston)
  9. Dallas Mavericks draft Morez Johnson Jr. (Michigan)
  10. Milwaukee Bucks draft Brayden Burries (Arizona)
  11. Golden State Warriors draft Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan)
  12. Oklahoma City Thunder draft Aday Mara (Michigan)
  13. Miami Heat draft Nate Ament (Tennessee) (Traded to Milwaukee)
  14. Charlotte Hornets draft Hannes Steinbach (Washington)
  15. Chicago Bulls draft Dailyn Swain (Texas)
  16. Memphis Grizzlies from Bennett Stirtz (Iowa) (Traded to Oklahoma City)
  17. Oklahoma City Thunder draft Ebuka Okorie (Stanford) (Traded to Detroit via Memphis)
  18. Charlotte Hornets draft Christian Anderson (Texas Tech)
  19. Toronto Raptors draft Allen Graves (Santa Clara)
  20. San Antonio Spurs draft Jayden Quaintance
  21. Detroit Pistons draft Karim López (New Zealand Breakers) (Traded to Memphis)
  22. Philadelphia 76ers draft Labaron Philon Jr. (Alabama)
  23. Atlanta Hawks draft Zuby Ejiofor (St. John’s)
  24. New York Knicks draft Cameron Carr (Baylor) (Reportedly traded to Los Angeles Lakers)
  25. Los Angeles Lakers draft Sergio De Larrea (Valencia) (Reportedly traded to Dallas via New York)
  26. Denver Nuggets draft Tarris Reed Jr. (Connecticut) (Reportedly traded to San Antonio)
  27. Boston Celtics draft Chris Cenac Jr. (Houston)
  28. Minnesota Timberwolves draft Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State) (Traded to Brooklyn)
  29. Cleveland Cavaliers draft Alex Karaban (Connecticut) (Reportedly traded to Sacramento)
  30. Dallas Mavericks draft Koa Peat (Arizona) (Reportedly traded to Phoenix via New York)

Round 2 of the 2026 NBA Draft continues later today, and the NY Knicks will be the 31st team to make their pick.

Bucks Trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat

June 23, 2026

In a stunning blockbuster deal, the Milwaukee Bucks have traded two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat. The massive trade completely reshapes the Eastern Conference landscape.

In exchange for the “Greek Freak,” Milwaukee receives a substantial haul of young talent and future draft capital. The package features Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware, and Kasparas Jakučionis, alongside the No. 13 pick in the draft and multiple future first-round picks.

By pulling off this monumental deal, Heat President Pat Riley pairs Antetokounmpo with Bam Adebayo. However, Miami is not yet a premier championship contender; the front office still has work to do to surround its two superstars with a complementary supporting cast.

Mertens Remains Perfect Against Eala with Straight-Sets Win at Bad Homburg Open

June 23, 2026

Belgian veteran Elise Mertens extended her perfect head-to-head record against Alex Eala to 3-0, defeating the Filipina sensation 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the Bad Homburg Open.

Fresh off a stellar semifinal run in Berlin that pushed her to a world No. 30 ranking, Eala showed early flashes of brilliance, racing to a promising 3-1 lead in the opening set. However, the 24th-ranked Mertens quickly stabilized, unleashing 10 aces and a commanding baseline game to reel off five straight games. Mertens carried that momentum through the second set to seal the victory, though Eala fought valiantly, saving two match points.

Next up for Eala is the doubles tournament, where she partners with tennis legend Venus Williams, while Elise Mertens moves on to face Naomi Osaka in the Round of 16.

Clark and Mitchell Fuel Fever Past Mercury (86 – 77)

June 23, 2026

This was Indiana’s first game of their three-game homestand and the Fever staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Phoenix Mercury 86-77 in a highly charged matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The game began as an absolute disaster for Indiana. The Fever endured a historically abysmal first quarter, scoring just six points—tied for the fourth-fewest in franchise history. Phoenix capitalized on the cold stretch, racing out to an early 16-point advantage behind sharp execution.

However, the tide turned dramatically thanks to Indiana’s explosive core. Led by Caitlin Clark, who anchored the offense with 24 points, with 3 make three-points, and 9 assists, the Fever completely flipped the script. Alongside Clark, Kelsey Mitchell provided a crucial scoring punch with 22 points, while Aliyah Boston anchored the interior with 8 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block. This high-powered performance completely erased the early deficit and it was tied at 41 entering the second half.

The intensity reached a boiling point in a chaotic fourth quarter. A physical, drawn-out final period erupted into a chippy scuffle that saw six technical fouls handed out between the two teams. Tensions flared so high that Indiana’s Myisha Hines-Allen was ejected after picking up her second technical foul. Ultimately, the Fever weathered the storm, proving their resilience after a rocky start.

Fullgame Highlights;

Both team don’t have to wait long for a rematch, since they’ll face again this Wednesday night.

Spain Back on Track with Emphatic 4–0 Victory Over Saudi Arabia

June 22, 2026

Spain bounced back from their opening-day draw with a commanding 4–0 demolition of Saudi Arabia at Atlanta Stadium.

Determined to make a statement after being stifled by Cape Verde, La Roja unleashed an unstoppable first-half blitz. Teenage star Lamine Yamal opened the floodgates in the 10th minute, slotting home a low cross to score his first-ever World Cup goal.

Shortly after, Mikel Oyarzabal took center stage. The lethal forward struck twice in the span of three minutes (21′ and 24′) to put the game completely out of reach before the first hydration break.

Saudi Arabia’s defensive woes worsened early in the second half when Hassan Altambakti accidentally deflected the ball into his own net, compounding a difficult evening for the Green Falcons. Spain comfortably dictated the remaining tempo, securing three crucial Group H points and re-establishing their status as tournament heavyweights.

Next:
Spain and Saudi Arabia face a decisive final matchday in Group H on Saturday, June 27, 2026, to determine who advances to the knockout rounds. Spain will take on South American powerhouse Uruguay at the Guadalajara Stadium. Saudi Arabia travels to Houston Stadium to face tournament debutants Cape Verde. The Saudi Green Falcons are still mathematically alive in the tournament courtesy of their opening-match draw against Uruguay. A Saudi victory over Cape Verde would lift them to 4 points, which could guide them into the knockout phase depending on the result of the Spain–Uruguay match.

Turnover Troubles and Third-Quarter Collapse Cost Fever Against Atlanta (113 – 96)

June 21, 2026

The game started as a high-octane offensive shootout, with the Indiana Fever putting together a historic first half. Driven by Caitlin Clark’s hot hand early, Indiana opened the game shooting a perfect 8-for-8, racking up 37 points in the opening frame—the third-most in a single quarter in franchise history. Backed by Kelsey Mitchell’s 16 first-half points, the Fever held a narrow 59-56 lead at intermission.

Then came the third quarter, and everything went wrong for Indiana. Heavy whistle trouble combined with a wave of sloppy play completely sapped the Fever’s offensive rhythm. Indiana gave away the ball 19 times throughout the afternoon, with Clark committing seven of those turnovers herself. Atlanta capitalized on the mistakes immediately, suffocating the Fever with a 28-15 third-quarter surge to pull ahead 84-74.

By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, the Dream comfortably enjoyed that 10-point cushion. Indiana had no answers left in the tank, allowing Atlanta’s lead to balloon to as much as 22 points before settling at a final 113-96 blowout victory.

Statistically, the Fever were led by Clark’s 26 points and 7 assists, while Mitchell finished with 16 points and Aliyah Boston chipped in 13 points and seven defensive rebounds, a milestone that pushed her past 800 career defensive boards. However, the afternoon belonged to Atlanta. Rhyne Howard paced the Dream with 24 points, while Jordin Canada orchestrated the offense beautifully with 12 points and 12 assists, scoring eight critical points in the defining third quarter without committing a single turnover. Angel Reese also entered the history books during the contest, scoring 18 points and grabbing eight rebounds to become the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, achieving the feat in just 79 games. Backed by massive bench performances from Allisha Gray with 22 points and Naz Hillmon with 19, Atlanta coasted to a franchise-record 113 points.

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Indiana Fever will head back home to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to kick off a three-game homestand on Monday, June 22nd, against the Phoenix Mercury. The Atlanta Dream will stay at State Farm Arena to host the Toronto Tempo on Monday, June 22nd.