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With as many as 20 players in play for the top 10, this class turns into a real-time test of how teams value positions at the top of the draft

The 2025-26 regular season wrapped up on Sunday and my mind is already shifting to next years drafts. Before you call it obsessive, analysts are already drafting and thats exactly what we want. Debating how this seasons performances should shape next seasons decisions is part of the fun. So, before the NBA Playoffs, draft and free agency begin, lets get an early jump on projecting the first round.Heres how my way-too-early top 10 is shaping up and why.1. Nikola Joki, Denver NuggetsAnother year, another season averaging a triple-double. Joki joined Russell Westbrook as the only players in NBA history to accomplish that feat in consecutive seasons. Another notable record was that Joki was the first player in NBA history to lead the league in rebounds and assists in a season ridiculous.Though Joki uncharacteristically missed 17 games this season, he finished the season as the top player in 9-cat and High Score on a per-game basis. Until he gives you a legitimate reason to doubt him, he remains your consensus first overall pick.2. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio SpursAfter completing his third NBA season, Wemby is already the best defensive player in the league and on the shortlist for MVP. He improved his scoring, rebounding and FG% despite averaging fewer than 30 minutes per night. More impressively, hes generated 4 stocks per game for the third consecutive season and showed his durability, playing in at least 65 games in two of his first three seasons. The two-way production is so tantalizing, I wouldnt be mad at anyone taking Wemby at 1.01.3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder Career highs in field goal percentage (55.4%) and assists (6.4) to go with 31.1 points per game, and hes shaping up to win back-to-back MVPs. SGA is the safest pick next to Jokic in the entire draft. Elite scoring, steals, efficiency, and hes the engine for the best team in the NBA. You know exactly what youre getting a top-three asset in 9-cat and top-five in High Score.4. Luka Doni, Los Angeles LakersDoni led the league in scoring at 33.5 points per game and had an absolutely absurd March the first player to score 600 points in a calendar month since Michael Jordan in 1987. The hamstring injury that cost him the tail end of the regular season shouldnt be an issue heading into next year, but it could be something worth monitoring. Its also worth monitoring what LeBron James decides to do in free agency. Should Bron go elsewhere or retire, Lukas ceiling goes even higher, making him every bit worthy of a top-four pick.5. Cade Cunningham, Detroit PistonsCunningham was second in the NBA in assists (9.8) and averaged 24.2 points per game while leading Detroit to the best record in the Eastern Conference. As a guy who had a few Cunningham shares this year, Cade sustaining a collapsed lung in the heat of the fantasy playoffs was brutal. But that doesnt discount how well he played throughout the season.He was a second-round value in 9-cat and top-three in High Score. He could be the next point guard to average 20-10-5 in fantasy, while averaging over 2 stocks per game that's more than enough counting stats to take him in the mid-first round.6. Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ersMaxey was an All-NBA player, leading the league in minutes played and closing the fantasy season fifth overall in 9-cat and sixth in High Score. The all-around growth for Maxey was evident, as he increased his value in 7 of 9 categories, including a significant boost on the defensive end, averaging 2.7 stocks per game (1.9 steals and 0.8 blocks, respectively). At 25 years old and the franchise clearly in his hands, Maxeys trajectory is of the caliber of a top-five player across formats.7. Jalen Johnson, Atlanta HawksThe breakout is official. Johnson cemented himself as Atlantas offensive anchor in the post-Trae Young era. The five-year pro finished 18th overall in 9-cat and 7th in High Score this season. He was a nightly triple-double threat, ending the season top-seven in rebounds and top-five in assists per game. As with most players projected to be drafted in this area of the first round, there is some injury risk; however, its nothing that would prevent me from selecting him. The Hawks' revamped roster is exciting and offers plenty of fantasy value across positions for fantasy managers next season, beginning with Johnson.8. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota TimberwolvesEdwards played in at least 72 games in every season except for this one. A runners knee limited him to 61 games, but he continues to improve various aspects of his game, increasing his fantasy value. In terms of per-game pedigree, Edwards seldom sits among the rest of this crew. However, his superstar trajectory offers some ceiling expectations that havent been reached. Edwards had his best finish in 9-cat (14th) this year and ranked 17th in High Score, averaging 47.8 fantasy points per game. He posted nearly 29 ppg while shooting more efficiently from the field and added over 2 stocks per night. While he certainly is an aesthetically pleasing rising star, Im confident he has the counting stats and the efficiency potential on both ends to warrant being a top-10 selection next year.9. Jayson Tatum, Boston CelticsAfter missing most of the year and not returning until March, Tatum quickly re-established himself, ranking 26th in 9-cat and 19th in High Score over that stretch. What stands out most is that he averaged 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in 32.6 minutes per game a workload that suggests little restriction, defying expectations that hed be brought along slowly. A strong postseason run would further indicate hes on track to regain his first-round form. Even though he shot just 41% from the field and 32% from three in that 16-game stretch (well below his career averages), those numbers should rebound with more time and confidence. Assuming he stays healthy, theres a strong case for Tatum to rejoin the elite fantasy tier next season.10. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee BucksGiannis averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.6 stocks a down year by his standards. His value would take a bigger hit if he stays in Milwaukee, but hes likely to be traded, which should improve his outlook. He turns 32 in December and has some injury risk (recurring calf issues), but the production floor remains high.Hes a top-five pick in points leagues and top-10 in 9-cat, with a floor of 27-10-5 per night, though youll likely need to punt a category.

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FIFA added new, even more expensive tiers of tickets for this years World Cup, asking up to $4,105 for a front category 1 seat at the U.S. opener against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, on June 12.Last week, FIFA had asked for a top price of $2,735 for category 1 tickets for the match but added new front category pricing.FIFA also added a front category 2 tier to its ticket sales website without public announcement, asking $1,940 to $2,330 for those tickets for the U.S. opener. The new categories were first reported Thursday by The Athletic.The World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19 in 16 cities in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.Soccers governing body had in its Sept. 9 ticket products and categories information called category 1 the highest-priced seats, located primarily in the lower tier but appears to have withheld some seats from that category. It had labeled category 2 as positioned outside of category 1 areas, available in both lower and upper tiers.FIFA did not respond to an email sent to its media office seeking comment.FIFA added seats at up to $3,360 in front category 1 for Canadas opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12 in Toronto.For round of 16 games, it added $905 seats in Philadelphia.FIFA last week raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales. The price had been $8,680 when FIFA sold tickets after the tournament draw in December.FIFAs category 2 tickets for the July 19 game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, were $7,380, up from $5,575, and category 3 cost $5,785, an increase from $4,185. No tickets appeared to be available for the final on Thursday on FIFA's ticket site.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

As Texas A&M defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim walked the hallways at NRG Stadium during his visit with the Texans, he kept thinking about his father.Onyedims dad is a huge Texans fan, and the Richmond Foster graduate grew up watching the AFC South franchise.Being able to go to my hometown team, my dad said, I dont watch too much football, but when he watched football, he definitely watched the Houston Texans, Onyedim told KPRC 2 in a telephone interview. It was a blessing to go meet with the team that my dad loves watching. It would be, amazing to play for my hometown team.I grew up always watching them, being a big J.J. Watt fan and everything. So, that would be great.Onyedim also has visits with the Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Chargers and Arizona Cardinals.An Iowa State transfer, Onyedim is former all-district selection at Foster High School.The Texans already have Iowa State alums David Montgomery, Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel and Xavier Hutchinson on the team. Perhaps Onyedim could become the fifth former Cyclone on the squad.They are great players, Onyedim said. The Texans love how the program was ran.Onyedim had 48 tackles and 2 /12 sacks with 8 1/2 tackles for losses for the Aggies.I feel like my senior year helped me a lot, said Onyedim, who is represented by Range Sports. Just showing teams that I could play in any defense. It just shows versatility. I could play it in an attacking defense, whatever yall need me to play.I feel like a lot of did what we have to do and showed out. I feel like we changed the history of A&M football. I feel like theyre just getting started with that program with Mike Elko and everything going on.He had 90 tackles, 13 tackles for losses and three sacks at Iowa State where he was an honorable mention All-Big 12 conference.He was a teammate of Texans players Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel and Xavier Hutchinson.He had 12 sacks as a high school senior.Onyedim (6-foot-3 1/2, 292 pounds) has posted a 32-inch vertical leap with a 9-3 broad jump.Hes regarded as a versatile player as a three-technique.They see me attacking and think Im a really good front player, Onyedim said. They see me being a beast on their team. They love the way I play football.Onyedim studied communications. Id like to be a color analyst in the studio or something like that when Im done playing, Onyedim said. Like what Shaq is doing.Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com

Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov have both received immediate boxing suspensions from the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) following their heavyweight clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening.The 37-year-old Fury secured a comfortable unanimous decision victory over his 36-year-old Russian opponent.It marked his return to competitive action after a 16-month absence from the ring.The bout, broadcast on Netflix, saw Fury go the full distance.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayHe then immediately turned his attention to domestic rival Anthony Joshua, who was seated ringside.Fury's previous two outings had ended in defeat to undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, representing the only professional losses on his record.The suspension is not a disciplinary measure but rather a standard regulatory requirement that applies to all boxers operating under BBBoC jurisdiction.According to Section 5.4(a) of Regulation 5 in the governing body's rulebook: "No Boxer shall box in a contest within six clear days from the date of his last contest."The regulations do permit exceptions in specific circumstances, with the Board or Area Council able to waive the restriction when a late substitute is needed, provided the boxer won their previous fight within the opening two rounds.Additionally, the rules prohibit any fighter from participating in more than one contest on the same day.Immediately after his victory, Fury issued a direct challenge to Joshua in front of the crowd, demanding to know whether his British rival would accept a fight.Joshua's initial response was measured, dismissing Fury as a "clout chaser".LATEST SPORT NEWSParis Fury drops huge Tyson Fury news after boxing star's comeback winTyson Fury set to lose millions in tax after bagging huge purse from Arslanbek Makhmudov victoryTyson Fury threatens to quit boxing for good and issues demand to Anthony Joshua after winHe said: "You aren't going to tell me what to do - I've been chasing you for 10 years."The 36-year-old also referenced personal difficulties when speaking to Netflix.He explained: "I was just in a serious incident, maybe four months ago. So I really need to check out what's going on in my return to the ring."He insisted he was not avoiding anyone, adding: "There's real stuff happening in my life that I've got to attend to. Once I'm 100 per cent, I'll be ready."Despite his cautious public stance, Joshua subsequently indicated he was willing to face Fury, declaring his intention to "break Fury's jaw".Fury, meanwhile, revealed he had already committed to a three-fight deal several months prior, expressing hope that a showdown with Joshua would be included in that arrangement.The Mancunian also addressed Joshua's personal struggles with empathy, referencing his own mental health battles: "God knows I've had problems myself. I've attempted to kill myself before. So I've been through it."It is what it is. Let's get the fight on or let's not."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

After retaining his Masters title, Rory McIlroy spent four hours dealing with presentations and interviews but was still smiling for the final one, writes Iain Carter.

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