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Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors agree on 2-year, $148 million extension: Report

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha Curry arrive on the red carpet before the 2026 ESPY Awards at Lincoln Center in New York, on July 15.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha Curry arrive on the red carpet before the 2026 ESPY Awards at Lincoln Center in New York, on July 15.

As NBA eyes Rome, two rivals emerge to duel for favour

Italian basketball team BC Roma SPQR are owned by former Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson and Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic (pictured). 
Italian basketball team BC Roma SPQR are owned by former Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson and Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic (pictured). 

US basketball icon Bob Pettit dies, aged 93

NBA great Bob Pettit died on Sept 23 in the New Orleans suburb of Metairie. No cause of death was revealed.
NBA great Bob Pettit died on Sept 23 in the New Orleans suburb of Metairie. No cause of death was revealed.

New York Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns not close on extension: Reports

The impasse comes three months after Towns helped New York capture their first NBA championship in 53 years.
The impasse comes three months after Towns helped New York capture their first NBA championship in 53 years.

Olivia Miles breaks WNBA rookie scoring record

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 18: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx draws a foul against Marine Johannes #23 of the New York Liberty in the fourth quarter at Target Center on September 18, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Liberty defeated the Lynx 93-81. 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.   David Berding/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by David Berding / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 18: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx draws a foul against Marine Johannes #23 of the New York Liberty in the fourth quarter at Target Center on September 18, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Liberty defeated the Lynx 93-81. 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.   David Berding/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by David Berding / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Iran ‘put hearts on the court’ to win Asian Games men’s basketball bronze

Iran’s team celebrate on the podium during the victory ceremony.
Iran’s team celebrate on the podium during the victory ceremony.

South Korea miss practice before men’s basketball final due to bus no-show

South Korea are aiming to win their first men’s basketball gold in the Asian Games since 2014.
South Korea are aiming to win their first men’s basketball gold in the Asian Games since 2014.

France sports institute suspends 10 teenage players over hazing inquiry

WNBA's influence felt as Women's World Cup vows schedule changes

Basketball - FIBA Basketball Women's World Cup - Final - United States v France - Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany - September 13, 2026 Breanna Stewart of the U.S. lifts the trophy with teammates and head coach Kara Lawson after winning the FIBA Women's World Cup Final REUTERS/Maryam Majd
Basketball - FIBA Basketball Women's World Cup - Final - United States v France - Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany - September 13, 2026 Breanna Stewart of the U.S. lifts the trophy with teammates and head coach Kara Lawson after winning the FIBA Women's World Cup Final REUTERS/Maryam Majd

US women fight off spirited France to win 12th basketball World Cup

Breanna Stewart of the US lifting the trophy after winning the FIBA Women’s World Cup final on Sept 13.
Breanna Stewart of the US lifting the trophy after winning the FIBA Women’s World Cup final on Sept 13.

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