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DeWanna Bonner is on the move, and WNBA fans are not exactly rolling out the welcome mat in Atlanta. The thirty-nine-year-old two-time champion bought out of Phoenix and signed with the Dream, and the reaction online has been lukewarm at best — fans questioning whether Atlanta is building something or just collecting veterans.
Shifting to the hardwood, and the San Antonio Spurs are already generating serious buzz before a single tip-off of the new NBA season. ESPN has Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and rookie Dylan Harper all listed as early frontrunners for major individual awards, with head coach Mitch Johnson also in the mix. That is a whole franchise on the shortlist, and the expectations in San Antonio are rising fast.
And over at Flushing Meadows, the US Open is getting underway Sunday with defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz back to defend their titles. Record prize money is on the line, and the BBC is rolling out comprehensive coverage across platforms. New York tennis is always must-watch, and this year the stakes feel even higher.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
