Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from the Western Conference

Kevin Durant Credits NBA’s Bemoaned Salary Cap Rules for Thrilling Playoff Race

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant says the NBA’s luxury tax aprons are the reason for a tight playoff chase this season.

Sports Illustrated

French star Wembanyama muscles another NBA prize into growing collection

French basketball star Victor Wembanyama on Wednesday added another line to his growing sporting CV when he was named the NBA Western Conference’s player of the month after helping the San Antonio Spurs win all 11 of their games in February.

Radio France Internationale

MLS Power Rankings: LAFC Set the Opening Day Standard, San Diego Prove a Point

The start of the 2026 season did not go as planned for MLS Cup holders Inter Miami.

Sports Illustrated

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

One Glaring Weakness for Each Western Conference NBA Title Contender

A look at where each of the Western Conference’s top teams struggle as the NBA heads down the home stretch of the season.

Sports Illustrated

The Seven Most Fascinating NBA Teams to Watch Through the Stretch Run of the Season

There are a few teams we’re going to be locked in on as we push towards the playoffs.

Sports Illustrated

The Top 10 Stars in MLS in 2026—Ranked

The fourth decade of MLS kicks off with a stacked roster of superstars.

Sports Illustrated

2026 MLS Western Conference: Preview, Season Predictions—Repeat Success in Store

The 31st edition of MLS could be extremely competitive with a number of sides looking more than capable on paper.

Sports Illustrated

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Kings’ Zach LaVine to Miss Remainder of Season Due to Hand Injury

LaVine’s 12th NBA season will end as the Kings are at the bottom of the Western Conference.

Sports Illustrated

MLS Teams That Could Win the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup—Ranked

There are nine MLS teams participating in the 27-club competition.

Sports Illustrated

LeBron James’s Incredible All-Star Game Streak Appears to Be Over

With the Western Conference All-Star starting lineup revealed, LeBron James’s incredible All-Star streak appears to be at an end.

Sports Illustrated

Which MLS Clubs Have New Managers? A Look at the Nine Appointments for 2026

Nearly one-third of MLS teams will have new faces on the touchline to start the 2026 season.

Sports Illustrated

The Warriors’ Fading Dynasty Is Running Out of Time

Golden State is idling in the Western Conference play-in mix, and erosion across the roster has left little margin for error.

Sports Illustrated

Riqui Puig Offers Heartfelt Message to LA Galaxy Fans After Devastating Injury Relapse

Puig was an MLS All-Star in 2023 and 2024 before missing the entire 2025 season.

Sports Illustrated

LA Galaxy Receive Heartbreaking Update on Riqui Puig’s Return—Report

The Spanish Designated Player missed the entire 2025 season after tearing his ACL in 2024.

Sports Illustrated

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Sports Daily

J.J. Redick Calls Out Lakers’ Defensive Effort

Los Angeles Lakers head coach J.J. Redick was critical of his team's defensive effort in the recent loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Sports Illustrated

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Gives Realistic Take on Potential Moves Amid Team’s Woes

Don’t expect another Jimmy Butler-sized trade.

International Business Times

NBA Trade Rumors: Are Lakers Trying to Land Keon Ellis For 3-and-D Option?

Despite an 18–7 start, the Lakers' shaky defense and lack of a true 3-and-D wing could decide whether this hot run turns into real title contention.

Sports Illustrated

One Need for Every MLS Western Conference Club Heading Into 2026

Vancouver Whitecaps remain the frontrunner in the Western Conference after their best season in club history.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated

How 2025 NBA Cup Bracket Looks With Eight-Team Knockout Round Officially Set

The race for in-season tournament glory in Las Vegas is down to eight teams.

Sports Illustrated

Three Failed Moves That Turned Kings From Contenders to Laughingstocks Once Again

The Kings are back in the basement of the Western Conference. What the heck happened?

Sports Illustrated

Who Inter Miami Play in the MLS Eastern Conference Semifinals

Inter Miami are three wins away from becoming MLS Cup champions.

Sports Illustrated

MLS Cup Playoffs: Predicting Every Western Conference Round One Series

Son Heung-min and Thomas Müller headline the Western Conference MLS Cup playoffs.

Sports Illustrated

How Sports Illustrated Voted in the 2025 MLS Awards

Lionel Messi and Anders Dreyer headline the battle for the MLS MVP award.

Sports Illustrated

Thunder Have One Scary Advantage As They Open 2025–26 NBA Season Trying to Repeat

Oklahoma City dominated last season and chose to run it back, but with an even higher ceiling.

Sports Illustrated

Five Dramatic and Record-Setting Moments That Defined MLS Decision Day 2025

There were countless highlight moments from across the league’s 15 games to end the regular season.

1 2 3 4 5

People

Shai GilgeousAlexander

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.