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LA LAKERS STAR AUSTIN REAVES COULD MAKE RETURN AHEAD OF THIRD GAME AGAINST HOUSTON ROCKETS

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The Los Angeles Lakers, up 2-0 on the Phoenix Suns in their first-round NBA playoff series, could have Austin Reaves back from injury in game three.

WNBA UNVEILS RECORD 216-GAME BROADCAST AND STREAMIG SCHEDULE ACROSS ABC, CBS, AMAZON, NBC AND MORE

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The WNBA has announced a record-breaking broadcast lineup for its 30th season, with 216 regular season games and events set to air across multiple platforms throughout the year.

Following what league officials described as a standout 2025 season, the expanded coverage reflects growing interest in the sport and its players. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert noted that the upcoming season builds on that momentum, pointing to a strong draft class and major free agency moves that have reshaped team rosters. She emphasized that the wide range of broadcast and streaming partners will bring greater visibility to key matchups and highlight the league’s top talent.

Games will be distributed across major networks and streaming services including ABC and ESPN, CBS, Amazon Prime Video, ION, NBC, USA Network and NBA TV. ESPN and ABC will combine to air 30 games, with 13 of those appearing on ABC. The network will also carry the All Star Game as part of its coverage.

Opening weekend will feature a high-profile doubleheader. One game will showcase Caitlin Clark leading Indiana against Paige Bueckers and Dallas, while the second will see defending champions Las Vegas take on Phoenix in a rematch of the previous Finals.

CBS is increasing its presence with eight primetime broadcasts this season, a notable rise from the previous year. Meanwhile, ION will continue its Friday night doubleheader format, airing more than 50 games.

Streaming will also play a significant role. Amazon Prime Video is set to carry 31 games, including the Commissioner’s Cup championship scheduled for June 30. NBC is rejoining the league’s broadcast rotation with seven Sunday games, while its streaming platform Peacock will air 12 Monday matchups and stream every game of the Finals.

USA Network will feature 48 games across Monday and Wednesday nights, and NBA TV will add another 15 games to the schedule.

Altogether, the expanded media coverage signals a major step forward for the league as it enters a milestone season, offering fans more ways than ever to watch games and follow their favorite teams and players.

SHAI STARS AS THUNDER DOWN SUNS, PISTONS BOUNCE BACK AGAINST MAGIC

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points to propel the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-107 victory over Phoenix and a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series, as Detroit topped Orlando to knot their series at 1-1 on Wednesday.

NFL INTRODUCES DRAFT POLICY CHANGE AFTER SHEDEUR SANDERS PRANK CALL INCIDENT

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The National Football League is tightening its handling of player data ahead of the draft, introducing new restrictions aimed at preventing a repeat of last year’s prank call involving Shedeur Sanders.

RIC FLAIR SAYS DENNIS RODMAN WANTED HIM TO INDUCT HIM INTO WWE HALL OF FAME: ‘I NEVER GOT A CALL BACK

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Ric Flair has revealed that Dennis Rodman personally asked him to be his WWE Hall of Fame inductor, but the request apparently never made it through WWE’s process.

BRIONNA JONES’ AVALABILITY FOR SEASON OPENER IN DOUBT AFTER KNEE SURGERY AS ATLANTA DREAM MONITOR RECOVERY

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Atlanta Dream center Brionna Jones has undergone right knee surgery, creating uncertainty around her availability for the beginning of the WNBA season.