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Who is No. 1? Ranking the NBA's top 30 players for 2024-25 season: Nos. 15-1 To see USA TODAY Sports’ list of NBA stars ranked Nos. 16-30, read here. Welcome, Victor Wembanyama, to USA TODAY Sports’ list of the top 30 NBA players. Tough to see you drop off the list Trae Young. Hello Tyrese

LeBron and Bronny James make history as first father-son duo to play in NBA game together LOS ANGELES — In the annals of father-and-son experiences, a now-historic one must be added to the list. LeBron James and son Bronny became the first father-and-son duo to play in the same NBA game Tuesday on opening night.

Celtics vs Knicks highlights: Boston ties 3-point record in season-opening rout of New York The Boston Celtics have opened their NBA title defense with an epic beating. Boston throttled the New York Knicks on Tuesday night in the NBA’s Tip-Off game, 132-109, on a night when they tied the NBA record for most 3-pointers in

Rudy Gobert extension: Timberwolves lock up 4-time Defensive Player of the Year Just before the Minnesota Timberwolves opened the season against the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday, they reached a three-year, $110 million extension with center Rudy Gobert, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on the condition

Fallout from Georgia's defeat of Texas and Week 9 predictions lead College Football Fix podcast Saturday night's showdown between Georgia and Texas had major fallout. From a controversial officiating decision that benefited the Longhorns to Texas getting a rude welcome to their new league and the Bulldogs establishing themselves as the class of SEC, there

Dodgers ready for World Series: Freddie Freeman a '100% go,' Jack Flaherty named Game 1 starter LOS ANGELES — The five-day break before the World Series couldn’t have come at a better time for Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman. Freeman, who missed two of the last three games against the New York

'Inside the NBA' with Ernie, Charles, Kenny and Shaq gave us so much more than basketball Tuesday is the last first game of the season for TNT’s popular and award-winning “Inside the NBA” program and crew. Ernie Johnson. Charles Barkley. Kenny Smith. Shaquille O’Neal. A collective national treasure, if sports shows can be considered national

Boston Celtics receive 2023-24 NBA championship rings: Check them out The 2024-25 NBA season tipped off Tuesday night, but the Boston Celtics have already won — at least with their new hardware. The team unveiled massive rings after winning their record 18th championship in the June NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks. The rings feature

Alvin Kamara contract extension: Saints, star RB agree to new two-year deal The New Orleans Saints' best offensive weapon is staying in the Big Easy for a few more seasons. Running back Alvin Kamara and the Saints have agreed to terms on a new two-year, $24.5 million extension, a person with knowledge of the deal

Colorado coach Deion Sanders provides update on Travis Hunter for key Big 12 game The Buffaloes are one win away from bowl eligibility in Sanders' second season as head coach. Colorado two-way football star Travis Hunter is expected back again in his team’s next game Saturday against Cincinnati and “will contribute a lot more than

Fantasy football waiver wire: 10 players to add for NFL Week 8 A brutal rash of injuries has left many fantasy managers with gaping holes in their starting lineups for Week 8, even with no NFL teams on bye. There's no way to completely replace the likes of Chris Godwin, Mike Evans, Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo

First and 10: Texas got its welcome to the SEC moment and now faces CFP fears and quarterback controversy 1. Texas: A Bevo-sized mess He made the statement so matter of factly, there was an odd sense of inevitability to it all.  “Hopefully,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said, “We get another crack at them.” I