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South Carolina leads the 2026 preseason AP Top 25 women's basketball rankings

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Updated Oct 21, 7:38 AM ET

South Carolina leads the 2026 women's basketball AP preseason top-25 rankings, returning to the top spot for the fifth time in seven years. Here are eight things to know about the 2026 preseason poll.

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NBA Generated $14.5 Billion In Revenue Last Season, Led By Warriors' $895M

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The NBA generated approximately $14.5 billion in revenue during the 2025-26 season. The 30 teams brought in a combined $13.7 billion, an average of $456 million each, with the rest kept at the league level. The Golden State Warriors led all teams with $895 million in revenue. The Memphis Grizzlies ranked last at $339 million. The totals are after revenue sharing, which moved about $400 million to lower-revenue teams. The NBA's 11-year, $76 billion media deal raised each team's national TV pay...

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Mid-Major Madness Reacts Survey: Which mid-major will be ranked first?

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 14: Head coach Josh Schertz talks to his team in a timeout against the Loyola Ramblers during the quarterfinal round of the A10 basketball tournament at Capital One Arena on March 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mid-Major fans and fans across the country. The AP preseason men’s basketball poll was released ...

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Stephen A. Smith's Heat claim is destined to catch NBA world's attention

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Updated Oct 21, 3:12 PM ET

The Miami Heat are just hours away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season with a home game vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. This game will mark the Heat regular season debut of Giannis Antetokounmpo, whom the team acquired from the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster trade this summer. Recently, ESPN sports media personality Stephen A. […] The post Stephen A. Smith’s Heat claim is destined to catch NBA world’s attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Suns are back. How many wins are we predicting?

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PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 16: Generic photo of Devin Booker #15 of the Phoenix Suns jersey during the game against the Utah Jazz on October 16, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image...

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Preview: Wizards host Bucks in 2026 season opener

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Updated Oct 21, 8:54 AM ET

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image has been retouched) Deandre Ayton #8, AJ Dybantsa #4, Anthony Davis #23, and Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards pose for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyri...

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Knicks Bulletin: ‘We’re the worst team in the NBA’

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Isn’t it great to start the season with a loss in the standings… …and a banner in the rafters? Here’s what your Knickerbockers and Sixonians said after yesterday’s affair, one of 82 regular-season games. Breathe. Mike Brown On the Knicks’ championship ring ceremony and the organization’s efforts to organize it: “I would like to give, […]

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