Lev Akabas

@levakabas

NBA 🏀 & sports business 💵 data viz 📊 for @Sportico All opinions are my own

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New York Knicks Prepare Championship Ring Night and Banner Raising for 2026-27 Season Opener

The Knicks will raise their first championship banner in 53 years on opening night (October 20) against the 76ers at Madison Square Garden. Star guard Jalen Brunson featured in hype content expressing excitement about the atmosphere and the team's championship redemption arc.

31 Sources, 1d ago, updated 1d ago

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Jacob Misiorowski may be many hundreds of innings from a long-term contract reflecting his contributions

An October 14 post said Milwaukee was two wins from the World Series; a ring might not change Misiorowski's outlook.

4 Sources, 4d ago, updated 4d ago

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Golden State Valkyries reportedly become first women’s sports team to reach $100 million in annual revenue

Sportico reports 47 straight Chase Center sellouts and more than 40 sponsorship partners in the team’s second season.

6 Sources, 11d ago, updated 11d ago

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Daniil Medvedev defaulted from China Open semifinal after ball strikes spectator

Yahoo Sports says Medvedev apologized and forfeited the ATP points earned on his run to the semifinals.

14 Sources, 15d ago, updated 15d ago

Novak Djokovic hits a backhand during his China Open semi-final against Daniil Medvedev in Beijing, 5 October 2026.

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Ten of 15 WNBA teams reportedly averaged over 10,000 fans per game in 2026

A post contrasts that with 2023, when it says no team averaged at least 10,000 fans per game.

2 Sources, 20d ago, first seen 20d ago

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New York Knicks Prepare Championship Ring Night and Banner Raising for 2026-27 Season Opener

Jacob Misiorowski may be many hundreds of innings from a long-term contract reflecting his contributions

Golden State Valkyries reportedly become first women’s sports team to reach $100 million in annual revenue

Daniil Medvedev defaulted from China Open semifinal after ball strikes spectator

Ten of 15 WNBA teams reportedly averaged over 10,000 fans per game in 2026

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New York Knicks Prepare Championship Ring Night and Banner Raising for 2026-27 Season Opener

Jacob Misiorowski may be many hundreds of innings from a long-term contract reflecting his contributions

Golden State Valkyries reportedly become first women’s sports team to reach $100 million in annual revenue

Daniil Medvedev defaulted from China Open semifinal after ball strikes spectator

Ten of 15 WNBA teams reportedly averaged over 10,000 fans per game in 2026