Kevin Durant scored 20 points in 23 minutes during his debut with the Houston Rockets, leading to a 140-127 preseason victory against the Utah Jazz. The game marked Durant’s first appearance for the Rockets after missing the team’s preseason opener.
Calvin Abueva scored 41 points during Titan Ultra’s 100-96 win against Meralco at Ynares Center, Antipolo City, making him the second-oldest player to score at least 40 points in a Philippine Basketball Association game.
On October 6, LeBron James released a cryptic video that sparked speculation about a major basketball announcement. It led to increased Los Angeles Lakers ticket prices but was later revealed as a marketing stunt.
Conor McGregor, 37, receives an 18-month suspension for missing three drug tests within a year, according to the Combat Sports Anti-Doping authority. McGregor, a former UFC champion, accepts the penalty, highlighting ongoing anti-doping efforts in mixed martial arts.
Alas Pilipinas player Steven Rotter announced his engagement to Sophia during their 11th anniversary at Yosemite National Park on October 5, 2023. The announcement comes amid Rotter’s recent sidelining from the team due to a federation issue.
RJ Abarrientos of Ginebra achieves a rare feat by winning his second Rookie of the Year award at the PBA Leo Awards in Manila, following his initial win in the KBL. The awards ceremony also highlighted June Mar Fajardo’s historic ninth MVP win.
NBA superstar LeBron James has teased a major announcement titled “The Second Decision” set for October 7. Fans speculate whether it hints at his retirement or a new commercial venture. The announcement coincides with Amazon Prime Day and National Taco Day, heightening anticipation across social media and sports platforms.
The Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by the Phoenix Suns 103-81 in their preseason opener in Palm Desert, California. Austin Reaves scored 20 points, while Bronny James added eight. LeBron James and Luka Doncic sat out the game as James carefully progresses in his recovery from a minor nerve injury.
George Russell won the Singapore GP on Sunday, taking Mercedes to victory over Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. McLaren clinched the constructors’ title, with Oscar Piastri finishing fourth and narrowing his lead over teammate Lando Norris.
Novak Djokovic defeated Marin Cilic in the second round of the Shanghai Masters, marking his first tournament since the US Open. The match set a record for the oldest ATP Masters 1000 main draw. Djokovic will face Yannick Hanfmann next.