Basketball

Buffalo – November 01, 2026 -- Fans can now buy the same cap the Golden State Valkyries wore when they lifted the WNBA Championship Trophy, plus an official 2026 WNBA Champions T-shirt, at neweracap.com and select retailers.

The cap is an adjustable snapback with a white crown and black visor

New Era's 2026 WNBA Champions Locker Room 9FIFTY Pre-Curved carries the Valkyries logo on the front. "2026 WNBA Champions" is embroidered across the crown next to a stitched WNBA Championship Trophy.

New Era's Flag logo sits on the side. On the back, above the snap closure, the WNBA's "THIRTY" wordmark marks the league's 30th season.

New Orleans – October 30, 2026 -- VSiN's Oct. 29 NBA betting report covers three games: Cleveland at Atlanta, Sacramento at New Orleans and Memphis at Portland. Its systems favor New Orleans (-5.5) and Portland (-7.5), while the data on Cleveland and the totals is mixed.

New Orleans is 11-2 against the spread versus Sacramento

New Orleans has covered 11 of its last 13 meetings with Sacramento, and VSiN lists the Pelicans' -5.5 line as a trend match. Under the total has hit in seven of the last eight series games at Smoothie King Center, and this game's total is 236.5.

A streak system also matches New Orleans. Teams that have lost four or more games and score 114 points per game or more are 156-125-3 against the spread (55.5%). In the Makinen Power Ratings, New Orleans is an underpriced favorite by +1.6, and by +3.2 in the Bettors Ratings.

Saint Paul – October 29, 2026 -- PBS will air the documentary Medicine Ball on November 9 at 8 pm CST, during Native American Heritage Month. The film follows two Native college basketball players at the University of Minnesota Morris.

Two athletes play on a former boarding school site

Dakota/Diné filmmaker Leya Hale directed the film. It tracks Lexus Redthunder and LeRoy Staples Fairbanks IV through college life and basketball on a campus built on the site of a former Native boarding school. The film shows basketball as a way to carry culture forward, build community and find joy amid adversity.

Hale said: "Medicine Ball is about more than basketball."

HOUSTON – October 22, 2026 -- Houston Rockets fans can expect exclusive promotions, community programs and special events from tool brand Fanttik during the 2026-27 NBA season. The company is continuing a partnership with the team that began in 2025.

Fanttik plans fan promotions and events all season

Fanttik makes automotive tools, outdoor gear and home-improvement tools. Its stated aim for the Rockets collaboration is to show how its products simplify everyday tasks, from car maintenance and home improvement to outdoor adventures.

Founder and CEO Bo Du described the partnership as built on a "shared commitment to innovation, quality and community." He said Fanttik wants to help people take on everyday projects with confidence.

New York – October 19, 2026 -- SiriusXM will broadcast every NBA game of the 2026-27 season, from Opening Night through The Finals, and its new SiriusXM Sports Pass subscription includes all of them for $5 per month.

Opening night brings a three-game slate on October 20

The season starts with a tripleheader on October 20. At 3:00 pm ET, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics visit Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.

At 7:00 pm ET, Jalen Brunson and the reigning NBA Champion Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden. The 76ers have a new-look roster featuring LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.

At 9:30 pm ET, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the reigning Western Conference Champion Spurs and Victor Wembanyama at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.

Philadelphia – October 09, 2026 -- For every block the Philadelphia 76ers make this season, TENA will donate up to $25,000 worth of incontinence products to a local community organization in the Philadelphia region.

TENA becomes a Proud Partner of the 76ers

TENA, an incontinence care brand, has been named a Proud Partner of the Philadelphia 76ers. As Presenting Partner of its "Blocking the Stigma" campaign, the brand will reach fans through in-arena visibility, digital engagement, social activation and community impact.

The campaign targets men's bladder health

The initiative is aimed at bringing attention to men's health. According to a 2025 TENA study, 1 in 4 men over 40 will experience drips and dribbles in their lifetime, said Thiago Icassati, Vice President Personal Care for Essity North America.

Atlanta – October 07, 2026 -- PrizePicks, the Atlanta-based sports entertainment company, has signed NBA superstar Anthony Edwards to a multi-year brand ambassador deal, marking the first time the company has partnered with an active NBA player in this role.

Edwards becomes the face of PrizePicks' ad and social campaigns

The former No. 1 overall draft pick and four-time All-Star will be heavily featured across PrizePicks' advertising and social media. "Teaming up with PrizePicks feels like an Atlanta homecoming," Edwards said, adding that the brand's "Run Your Game" messaging matches his own personality.

Joey Molko, PrizePicks' SVP of Partnerships, said Edwards' authenticity and fan connection made him a natural fit for the brand.

Berlin – September 15, 2026 -- Germany's women's basketball team plays European champion Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinal on Thursday, live from 5:15 PM on MagentaTV and MagentaSport.

Germany enters the match on a three-game winning streak

The German team beat Japan, Mali, and South Korea in the group stage, building momentum ahead of the knockout round in Berlin. Head coach Olaf Lange told MagentaSport he is "very positively excited" about the team's growth, crediting the run of wins for boosting squad cohesion.

Belgium beat Germany by 30 points at EuroBasket 2025

Lange called Thursday's game a chance to move past that result, describing Belgium as an experienced, tactically detailed opponent with a different playing style than Germany's group-stage rivals. His plan: play with tempo to avoid getting caught out by the shot clock, and attack beyond Belgium's first line of defense.

New York – September 12, 2026 -- During NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, two-time NBA All-Star Baron Davis and NBA player Mo Bamba sat down for a conversation linking basketball, jewelry and the value of natural diamonds.

Davis says jewelry reflects personal identity, not shortcuts

"What you choose to wear is a representation of your personality, your brand," said Davis, who has spent years designing custom jewelry and sourcing natural diamonds himself. "Champions aren't made in labs."

Both players tie basketball excellence to time and repetition

"It's hard to value things that haven't gone through the process," Davis said. "If you're not trying to get to excellence, you're never going to get there. There's never a perfect basketball player. We're always striving, and we're not cutting corners."

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Germany's women's basketball team defeated Japan 74:58 in a sold-out Max-Schmeling-Halle, securing its first win of the World Cup after an opening loss to Spain. The victory sets up a decisive final group match against Mali on Monday at 5:20 p.m., broadcast live on MagentaSport.

Forward Nyara Sabally, who grew up in Berlin and trained in the same arena, scored 18 points. "It was really cool, the arena is loud," she said, adding that the team was "logged in" from the start of the game.

Frieda Bühner scores 19 points to earn MVP honors

Bühner led all German scorers with 19 points and was named player of the match. She said the team shook off frustration from the Spain loss overnight and "woke up this morning with a clear head," crediting improved ball movement and interior play for opening up scoring chances.