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Oct 6, 2026

NHL record-breaker Ovechkin says current season will be his last

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NHL all-time scoring leader Alex Ovechkin said Monday that the current season will be his last in the North American ice hockey league. The Russian superstar left wing is in his 22nd season with the Washington Capitals, the team he has represented ever since arriving in the United States in 2005. Ovechkin, 41, shared the decision first with his teammates in the locker room in a video shared by the Capitals on Monday. "This is going my last year... it's very important (for) guys to know first. And yeah, it's sad, but you know, it is what it is," said captain Ovechkin. In a statement, Ovechkin said he and his family had decided over the summer that it was time to call time on his NHL career at the end of this season. "I love this game so much, but I know in my heart it's the right decision," he said. "It was important for me to make this announcement before our first home game, so I have the chance to thank all the people around the game, everyone who has been so important to me and my family and helped me through good times and tough losses." Ovechkin captained the Capitals to their first Stanley Cup championship in 2018. His 929 goals and 141 game-winning goals rank first in NHL history. Ovechkin has also recorded 759 assists. He is closing in on Wayne Gretzky's combined tally of 1,016 regular season plus playoff goals, needing to score just 11 more to overtake the great Canadian. Ovechkin sparked controversy this past off-season by appearing in a Russian political video backing President Vladimir Putin ahead of elections, but later told reporters he had no hesitation in making the video for the United Russia Party. "They asked me to do that. I said yes. So, simple as that," Ovechkin said. "I'm Russian. I support my country." Ovechkin's appearance in the video drew harsh criticism from some, with US Representative Joe Wilson calling on the NHL to review Ovechkin's involvement in the clip. "The thing about video, I'm Russian," Ovechkin said. "As soon as I'm done playing hockey, I'm probably going to stay there. I'm going to live there. My kids are going to live there. Family. "I'm for peace and love and I hope everything is going to be OK. My home is Russia and DC is my second home."

Oct 6, 2026

Alex Eala open to bringing Chanel to her on-court looks

MANILA, Philippines — Fresh off her 2026 Asian Games stint, Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala had her first-ever experience attending a runway show in Paris, attending the Chanel Spring/Summer Season 27 on Oct. 5 at the Grand Palais exhibition space in France. The 21-year-old Eala relished her experience in watching the pieces of Matthieu Blazy in real life. “I’m in awe; this is my very first show in Paris, my very first with Chanel. I don’t think that there could be a better first show,” she told Harper's BAZAAR Singapore in an interview. With top tennis players like Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams, and Coco Gauff sporting fashion looks in their on-court matches— Eala is also open to incorporate looks in her future game days. “I would definitely (wear). I would if given the opportunity. I would love to wear that look on court,” referring to supermodel Anok Yai’s floor-length black "galaxy" gown, puffed shoulder with a sequined overlay. Eala was also asked to compare her first experience in sitting on a Paris runway show versus her first-time playing in Roland Garros. “Almost impossible comparison, but I do have to say Roland Garros. You know, tennis is my first love. It will always be my first love, but fashion has really been growing on me.”

Oct 6, 2026

Ka Ying Rising trials ‘better than last year’ in key test ahead of The Everest defence

David Hayes was happy to give Ka Ying Rising a “pass mark” after his “ambling” barrier trial at Randwick on Tuesday morning ahead of his defence of his Group One The Everest (1,200m) crown on October 17. The world’s highest-rated galloper drew a legion of supporters to the Sydney track for the 1,000m hit out and he was given an easy time of things to finish second behind Ninja in a time of 59.46 seconds. Zac Purton always had a double fistful on the David Hayes-trained star sprinter and never...

Oct 6, 2026

NBA: Spurs' Tobias Harris ruled out for preseason

San Antonio Spurs forward Tobias Harris will miss the preseason due to a left calf strain, the team announced on Sunday.

Oct 6, 2026

Carlos Yulo shifts focus to Worlds

MANILA, Philippines -- Leading the Philippines at the 20th Asian Games with two gold medals in Japan, gymnast Carlos Yulo shifts his focus to the World Championships from October 17 to 25 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. "I'm gonna do my best and show up," said Yulo when asked about the matter during the Team Philippines' "Heroes Welcome" at a hotel in Manila Monday night. While he always strive for excellence, Yulo said he's out to observe more in the worlds where he's a 3-time champion already. Yulo ruled the floor exercise in the 2019 edition of the Worlds and the vault apparatus in 2021 and 2025. The 4-foot-11 gymnast topped the same events at the 2024 Paris Olympics, mirroring that performance in the just concluded Asian Games. The 2-time Olympic gold medalist said the World Championships next year is the real deal since it will serve as a qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. "I'm not expecting anything in the Worlds. I just want to observe the competitors," said the 26-year-old Yulo. "The most important is next year's edition since it will be a qualifier for the Olympics. But for this one, I just want to see the rotation. I'm praying that we will be safe competing there." "Caloy" will be joined by the national team including his brother Eldrew. The 18-year-old likewise claimed a medal at the Asiad, snaring bronze in horizontal bar.

Oct 6, 2026

Karl-Anthony Towns unlikely to sign contract extension before NBA season

Knicks All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns, a centerpiece in New York's championship season, is not optimistic a contract extension will be finalized before the season opens in two weeks.

Oct 6, 2026

Proposed Asian football reforms threaten to kill Hong Kong’s World Cup hopes

As Hong Kong bathed in the afterglow of their Fifa Asean Challenge Cup triumph on Saturday, the level-headed Sun Ming-him cautioned that World Cup qualification remained a pipe dream for Roberto Losada’s team. What Sun, one of Hong Kong’s best players, did not know as he spoke was that despite the World Cup swelling to 48 teams this year, and another 16 potentially joining mammoth future editions, the city side’s qualifying task could soon become all but impossible. It has been reported that on...

Oct 5, 2026

NBA tests smart basketballs, wrist wearables in select preseason games

NEW YORK — The NBA is experimenting with two pieces of technology in the leadup to the season, the league announced Monday. Select exhibition games will include a smart basketball that has a Bluetooth sensor in it and can collect data for future use in real-time officiating decisions. The league said the information from the Wilson-developed connected balls will be for research only and not affect calls made during those games. Officials in select games will also use wrist wearables to communicate with the replay center in designated situations, including replay reviews, scoring changes and clock malfunctions. The wearables went through what the NBA called a successful pilot program during the summer league. The technology will not extend into the regular season.

Oct 5, 2026

LeBron, Embiid, Maxey skip 76ers' preseason opener vs Knicks

PHILADELPHIA — LeBron James and Joel Embiid are among the healthy inactives for the Philadelphia 76ers in their preseason opener Monday night against the NBA champion New York Knicks. All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey also will sit out. Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe are the lone regular starters in the lineup. The Sixers went 45-37 last season and were swept in the second round of the playoffs by the Knicks. James signed a free-agent deal with the Sixers over the summer. He is a 22-time All-Star, a 21-time All-NBA selection, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a four-time NBA Finals MVP, a three-time All-Star Game MVP and a member of the NBA’s 75th anniversary team. James, Embiid and the full healthy roster played in a public scrimmage on Saturday on the 76ers' home court.

Oct 5, 2026

Yulo, Yape set for highest Asian Games cash bonus

GYMNAST Carlos Yulo and taekwondo jin Jeus Yape emerged as the top cash incentive earners among Filipino athletes who medaled at the just-concluded 20th Asian Games in Japan. Under Republic Act 10699 or the National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act, Asian Games gold winners will receive P2 million from the government while silver and bronze medalists will receive P1 million and P400,000, respectively. Winning two gold medals with floor exercise and vault titles, Yulo will take a total of P4 million. On the other hand, Yape will seize P2.4 million for his gold in mixed individual virtual taekwondo and bronze in the men’s individual poomsae. Yape served as the Philippine flag bearer in the Asiad closing ceremony on Sunday. Pole vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena rose as the third highest earner from the Games with P2 million for securing a second straight gold in his sport. Obiena is also entitled to additional incentives after setting a new meet record with his 5.91-meter clearance. The Philippines finished in 17th place at the Asiad with four golds, nine silvers, and 16 bronzes which translate to P23.4 million in cash incentives. Meanwhile, Team Philippines coaches will also receive cash incentives amounting to half of the incentives of the athletes they coached or trained. Under Section 9 of Republic Act 10699, coaches are entitled to cash incentives “if they have personally trained and rendered service to the athletes or teams who win in international competitions at least six months prior to the international competition.” In Yulo's case, coach Aldrin Castaneda will receive P2 million.