Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe lit up the Celtics with 34 points on Wednesday night, the most in an NBA debut since Wilt Chamberlain had 43 in 1959, as the Sixers won 117-116.

Chess's international governing body said Wednesday it's considering disciplinary action against a former Russian world champion who persistently leveled unproven cheating allegations at Daniel Naroditsky in the year leading up to the American grandmaster’s death.

X avier Worthy had a down game in Week 7 against Las Vegas in the first outing for Rashee Rice this year. Fantasy managers are now worried if Worthy can be started in all leagues heading into Week 8 against Washington.

Giannis Antetokounmpo anotó 37 puntos y capturó 14 rebotes por los Bucks de MIlwaukee, quienes nunca estuvieron en desventaja y doblegaron el miércoles 133-120 a los Wizards de Washington en su encuentro inaugural de la temporada.

New head coach Mike Brown wins debut as Knicks’ depth and pace lead past Cavaliers to start 2025-26 NBA season.

Brandon Miller scored 25 points in his first game since Jan. 15, Miles Bridges added 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Brooklyn Nets 136-117 in their season opener

Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points and VJ Edgecombe added 34 in his NBA debut to help the Philadelphia 76ers rally to beat the Boston Celtics 117-116 in their season opener Wednesday night.

Aaron Rodgers asked Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Broderick Jones to ease up on the touchdown celebrations, reminding him that he’s 41.