LA Lakers star Luka Dončić admitted that the intense attention from the media and fans in Los Angeles often weighs on him. The Slovenian says he has only ever wanted to play basketball, with fame coming as an unavoidable part of the package.
Giannis Antetokounmpo gave young basketball players a life lesson at the Nike Freak 8 event, after they asked him for a photo instead of questions. The Miami Heat star revealed that when he met Kobe Bryant, he brought a notebook full of questions.
NBA champions New York Knicks have decided to postpone all contract extension talks until later in the 2026/27 season. Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Miles McBride and Tyler Kolek are all eligible to sign new deals before the 30 June deadline.
Serena Williams will not play any more tournaments before the end of 2026, following her comebacks at Wimbledon and the US Open this summer. The 45-year-old is considering only a handful of appearances in 2027, without having announced a definitive retirement.
Carlos Alcaraz has linked the growing number of injuries in tennis to the ATP’s overloaded calendar, after Jannik Sinner ended his season early. The Spaniard says he will take longer breaks in the future and start skipping some tournaments.
Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win the WTA 1000 title in Beijing, beating Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in the final. It is her first WTA 1000 title and her first trophy of the year.
Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney, two unbeaten multi-weight champions, are in advanced negotiations for a welterweight fight, according to US media. The main sticking point remains the weight limit.
Lewis Hamilton missed out on a podium at the Singapore Grand Prix after choosing not to pit during a Virtual Safety Car period, dropping to sixth. The seven-time world champion admitted his mistake and apologised to the team.
After his victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, Max Verstappen has now won at 27 different Formula 1 circuits. Only Lewis Hamilton has won at more tracks, with 31.
Real Madrid and Olympiacos are closely monitoring the situation of John Konchar, who is a free agent after seven seasons in the NBA. The 30-year-old recently tried to earn a roster spot with the New York Knicks but left training camp for personal reasons.
Memphis Grizzlies center Isaiah Stewart will miss the start of the NBA regular season with a left ankle injury. The team says he will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Novak Djokovic lost 6-4, 6-3 to Hubert Hurkacz in the second round of the Shanghai Masters and sits ninth in the Race to Turin. With Jannik Sinner out for the rest of the season, that position would currently be enough for a place in Turin, but Alex de Minaur is just 150 points behind.