Wednesday, August 12, 2026

NBA

May 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) in the second quarter during game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

NBA Cup Schedule Sets Up Clashes With World Series, NFL, CFB

The league will be part of a packed late fall sports calendar.
August 12, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign an executive order regarding vaccine flexibility, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 10, 2026.

White House Denies Involvement in Lakers Sale to Kushner

“This has nothing to do with President Trump or his administration.”
August 12, 2026
May 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Former Disney CEO Bob Iger watches pregame warm ups before the game between Angel City FC and the San Diego Wave at BMO Stadium.

Iger, Kushner, Walter Have Sports Empires Beyond the Lakers

The three businessmen already own stakes across major sports leagues.
August 12, 2026
Apr 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; The Los Angeles Lakers logo at center court during game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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NBA Owner Class ‘Stunned’ by Lakers Sale

Sources say the sale came together in just days, with no auction.
August 12, 2026