Mika Immonen, a Finnish pool player and two-time world champion, has died at 52 after a battle with cancer. Renowned for his achievements in the 2001 World Pool Championship and 2009 World 10-Ball Championship, tributes from the cuesports community honor his legacy.
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey will be sidelined for 6-9 weeks due to ankle surgery recovery, as announced by the team. Edey had surgery in June to address left ankle laxity and has begun rehabilitation. His return is anticipated in late November or early December, with regular evaluations set for his progress.
Brazilian volleyball legend Leila Barros visits the Philippines after two decades and praises the country’s volleyball growth at the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship finals.
Houston Cougars defeated Oregon State 27-24 in overtime with a last-minute field goal, maintaining their undefeated record. Ethan Sanchez kicked the winning field goal for the Cougars, who now stand at 4-0.
Czechia advances to the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship semifinals for the first time as an independent nation after defeating Iran 22-25, 27-25, 25-20, 25-21. Patrik Indra and Lukas Vasina lead Czechia’s historic victory, marking a significant milestone in their volleyball history.
The NBA has approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to Bill Chisholm for $6.1 billion. New owner Chisholm vows to prioritize winning titles, maintaining existing management, and continuing the team’s success.
The Los Angeles Lakers extended head coach JJ Redick’s contract following his first season, after achieving a 50-32 record. General manager Rob Pelinka confirmed the extension, highlighting the organization’s confidence in Redick’s coaching. Meanwhile, LeBron James’s future with the team remains uncertain as he exercises a $52.6 million option for the upcoming season.
Novak Djokovic will return to action at the Shanghai Masters beginning October 4, 2023. The tournament, running until October 15, marks Djokovic’s first appearance since his U.S. Open semi-final.
The San Antonio Spurs partner with Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union, making it the official credit union. The collaboration includes community initiatives like the Educator Appreciation Sweepstakes and Season of Giving Dinner.
Filipina tennis player Alex Eala advances to the Jingshan Tennis Open quarterfinals after defeating Japan’s Mei Yamaguchi in China. Eala won with a commanding performance of 6-0, 6-3, advancing in just 72 minutes.