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Spanish MotoGP: Marquez secures pole at Jerez after tricky wet qualifying session  Home favourite Marc Marquez claimed pole position at the Spanish MotoGP in a wet qualifying session at Jerez on Saturday.The reigning champion edged out Honda rider Johann Zarco by 0.140 seconds, with Fabio Di Giannantonio third, more than a second behind Marquez’s time of 1:48.087 on his Ducati.Marc’s brother Alex Marquez was quickest in practice on Friday but could not replicate that form in qualifying and crashed at Turn Nine. He recovered to finish fifth.The Spaniard will start on the second row alongside overall leader Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia Racing and KTM rider Pedro Acosta.ALSO READ: Real Madrid held to 1-1 draw by Betis, Barcelona moves closer to title“Yesterday in the dry I think Alex was a step ahead of everyone, then the rest of us were there, pretty similar,” Marc Marquez told        DAZN.“However, in the wet, in conditions where you have to flow a bit more without overdoing it and pushing so hard, that’s where I feel more comfortable.”It was Marc Marquez’s first pole since Hungary in August 2025.Jorge Martin and Fermin Aldeguer also crashed in the tricky conditions, while several other riders, including Franco Morbidelli and Jack Miller, fell in Q1 earlier.The sprint race in Jerez takes place later on Saturday.Published on Apr 25, 2026  #Spanish #MotoGP #Marquez #secures #pole #Jerez #tricky #wet #qualifying #session

Spanish MotoGP: Marquez secures pole at Jerez after tricky wet qualifying session

Home favourite Marc Marquez claimed pole position at the Spanish MotoGP in a wet qualifying session at Jerez on Saturday.

The reigning champion edged out Honda rider Johann Zarco by 0.140 seconds, with Fabio Di Giannantonio third, more than a second behind Marquez’s time of 1:48.087 on his Ducati.

Marc’s brother Alex Marquez was quickest in practice on Friday but could not replicate that form in qualifying and crashed at Turn Nine. He recovered to finish fifth.

The Spaniard will start on the second row alongside overall leader Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia Racing and KTM rider Pedro Acosta.

ALSO READ: Real Madrid held to 1-1 draw by Betis, Barcelona moves closer to title

“Yesterday in the dry I think Alex was a step ahead of everyone, then the rest of us were there, pretty similar,” Marc Marquez told DAZN.

“However, in the wet, in conditions where you have to flow a bit more without overdoing it and pushing so hard, that’s where I feel more comfortable.”

It was Marc Marquez’s first pole since Hungary in August 2025.

Jorge Martin and Fermin Aldeguer also crashed in the tricky conditions, while several other riders, including Franco Morbidelli and Jack Miller, fell in Q1 earlier.

The sprint race in Jerez takes place later on Saturday.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

#Spanish #MotoGP #Marquez #secures #pole #Jerez #tricky #wet #qualifying #session

Home favourite Marc Marquez claimed pole position at the Spanish MotoGP in a wet qualifying session at Jerez on Saturday.

The reigning champion edged out Honda rider Johann Zarco by 0.140 seconds, with Fabio Di Giannantonio third, more than a second behind Marquez’s time of 1:48.087 on his Ducati.

Marc’s brother Alex Marquez was quickest in practice on Friday but could not replicate that form in qualifying and crashed at Turn Nine. He recovered to finish fifth.

The Spaniard will start on the second row alongside overall leader Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia Racing and KTM rider Pedro Acosta.

ALSO READ: Real Madrid held to 1-1 draw by Betis, Barcelona moves closer to title

“Yesterday in the dry I think Alex was a step ahead of everyone, then the rest of us were there, pretty similar,” Marc Marquez told DAZN.

“However, in the wet, in conditions where you have to flow a bit more without overdoing it and pushing so hard, that’s where I feel more comfortable.”

It was Marc Marquez’s first pole since Hungary in August 2025.

Jorge Martin and Fermin Aldeguer also crashed in the tricky conditions, while several other riders, including Franco Morbidelli and Jack Miller, fell in Q1 earlier.

The sprint race in Jerez takes place later on Saturday.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

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Box Office Collection: अक्षय कुमार की फिल्म भूत बंगला ने 8 दिन में छू लिया है कमाई का ये आंकड़ा<p><img src="https://static.samacharjagatlive.com/newscdn/resources/uploads/ALL-NEWS/25042026/1777105119.jpg" width="600px" /> </p> <p><strong>इंटरनेट डेस्क। </strong>बॉलीवुड के स्टार अभिनेता अक्षय कुमार की फिल्म भूत बंगला का बॉक्स ऑफिस पर जलवा देखने को मिल रहा है। इस फिल्म ने बॉक्स ऑफिस पर 8 दिनों में 100 करोड़ का आंकड़ा पार कर डाला है। लंबे वक्त बाद अक्षय की कोई नॉन फ्रेंचाइजी, सोलो फिल्म 100 करोड़ के पार पहुंचने में सफल रही है। </p> <p>इस फिल्म ने सातवें दिन 6.55 करोड़ के साथ कुल 96 करोड़ नेट कलेक्शन एक हफ्ते में किया था। इसका कलेक्शन 8वें दिन थोड़ा सा बढ़ा है और ये 6-7 करोड़ के बीच है। इस प्रकार से 8 दिन में भूत बंगला ने बॉक्स ऑफिस पर 100 करोड़ का आंकड़ा पार कर लिया है। फिल्म का कुल कलेक्शन 102 करोड़ से ज्यादा हो चुका है।</p> <p>दूसरे वीकेंड पर फिल्म को ज्यादा कमाई की उम्मीद है। आगामी समय ही बताएगा कि दूसरे वीकेंड के बाद फिल्म का बॉक्स कलेक्शन कितना होगा। फिल्म में अक्षय कुमार का शानदार अभिनय देखने को मिला है।</p> <p>PC:youtube<br /> अपडेट खबरों के लिए हमारा<a href="https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaHJjbnAjPXVBcdtHk0P">वॉट्सएप चैनल</a><a href="https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaBgLMfGU3BO99EQv62t"></a>फोलो करें</p>Box Office Collection, Akshay Kumar,film Bhoot Bangla

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Deadspin | Surging Cubs count on bullpen ahead of rematch vs. Dodgers <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28807330.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28807330.jpg" alt="MLB: Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Apr 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen (49) reacts to a strike out during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>Even with new pitchers in the Chicago Cubs’ injury-plagued bullpen, the results remained the same.</p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>The Cubs rallied for a 6-4 win on Friday, with their bullpen covering four scoreless innings and holding the Los Angeles Dodgers to two hits. </p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>Chicago takes a 10-game winning streak into the middle game of a three-game road series against the Dodgers on Saturday. It’s the longest winning streak since the 2016 World Series champion Cubs reeled off 11 straight victories that August.</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>“Nothing is really long-term (with our bullpen injuries),” Chicago manager Craig Counsell said. “Which we think is a positive in all this. But injuries add up, and we’ve lost a lot of bodies. When that happens, it gets hard to replace them with the same quality. But our guys have done a great job, a heck of a job. It’s one of the reasons why we’ve been able to put together this nice run.”</p> </section><section id="section-5"> <p>On Friday, Caleb Thielbar became the latest to join the list of sidelined Cubs’ pitchers when a left hamstring strain landed him on the 15-day injured list. Right-hander Vince Velasquez was called up from Triple-A Iowa. Thielbar is at least the sixth Cubs reliever to land on the IL this season.</p> </section><section id="section-6"> <p>“Right now we think it’s on the mild side,” Counsell said about Thielbar’s injury. “He’s had this injury before in 2022, and he thinks this is a less severe version of that. We’ll know more as we get through the week but hope he can (miss) close to the minimum here.”</p> </section><section id="section-7"> <p>In a string of moves, infielder Scott Kingery was designated for assignment and third baseman Nicky Lopez rejoined the club after he was acquired from the Colorado Rockies for cash on Thursday. Lopez played in 14 games for the Cubs last season and had one hit in 18 at-bats. </p> </section><section id="section-8"> <p>“Nicky has familiarity with the group,” Counsell said. “Familiarity with us. We think that’s helpful.”</p> </section><br/><section id="section-9"> <p>Colin Rea (3-0, 3.00 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Cubs on Saturday. In his most recent outing on Monday, the right-hander was credited with the win. He gave up six hits, one run and struck out five in 6 2/3 innings in a 5-1 home victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The 35-year-old has eight career appearances (five starts) against the Dodgers, going 1-1 with a 5.94 ERA.</p> </section> <section id="section-10"> <p>The Dodgers are expected to start Roki Sasaki (0-2, 6.11 ERA). In four starts, the right-hander has thrown five innings just once. </p> </section><section id="section-11"> <p>On Sunday, Sasaki wasn’t part of the decision but gave up seven hits, three runs, walked two and struck out two in 4 2/3 innings in a 9-6 loss at the Colorado Rockies. </p> </section><section id="section-12"> <p>“In the long run, I know the things I need to work on,” Sasaki said. “But at the same time, I need to keep making adjustments for the long term. … If I am able to go deeper in games, maybe it will be better.”</p> </section><section id="section-13"> <p>After the Dodgers built a 4-0 lead on Friday, starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan left the game after 6 1/3 innings. He allowed one run on four hits and a walk and struck out 10, but the Dodgers’ bullpen could not hold the lead. </p> </section><section id="section-14"> <p>In 2 2/3 innings, four Dodgers relievers gave up five runs on seven hits, including a solo home run by Alex Bregman in the eighth and a two-run blast from Dansby Swanson in the ninth.</p> </section><section id="section-15"> <p>Los Angeles lost for the fifth time in its last seven games, but manager Dave Roberts downplayed his bullpen’s struggles. </p> </section><section id="section-16"> <p>“I don’t concern myself too much about it, ” he said. “These are the guys we have, and they’ve pitched well. They have to continue to go out there and pitch well.”</p> </section><section id="section-17"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section></div> #Deadspin #Surging #Cubs #count #bullpen #ahead #rematch #Dodgers

India vs Ireland, 1st T20I LIVE score: IRE 51/3 (7); Harshit, Arshdeep put IND on top against IRE, no Sooryavanshi debut  Many eyes will be trained to see if Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes his India debut when it takes on Ireland in the first T20I between the sides at the Civil Service Country Ground in Belfast on June 26.If he plays, Sooryavanshi will become the youngest player to debut for the Indian men’s team, and the second-youngest overall behind Gargi Bannerjee, who played for India at 14 years and 165 days.Sooryavanshi has forced his name into national contention after a record-shattering IPL 2026 season in which he won the Orange Cap award for most runs.However, the early indications are that Sooryavanshi will have to wait his turn to play behind India’s settled top-order of Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan.  #India #Ireland #1st #T20I #LIVE #score #IRE #Harshit #Arshdeep #put #IND #top #IRE #Sooryavanshi #debut
Victor Wembanyama Could Become the NBA 2K27 Cover According to Odds | Deadspin.com  Oct 30, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) chants “Go Spurs Go” along with fans after a victory over the Miami Heat at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images   Now that the dust has settled on the NBA Finals and the NBA Draft, all attention will be on free agency.But the release of NBA 2K27 will take place in the first week of September. NBA fans and gamers will have a chance to use the entirely new rookie class and proper free agent fits on this new game.Popular prediction market site Kalshi allows users to make trades of real-world events. As of June 25, they’re giving San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama an 84% chance of being named the cover of this year’s version of NBA 2K.An 84¢ contract on Wembanyama to be named the cover of NBA 2K27 wouldn’t payout much, as it’s the favored outcome. New York Knicks NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson has a 20% chance of being the cover of the league’s popular video game, which would be a much more attractive contract for users seeking value. Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: basketball  Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards is the longshot, getting only a 9% chance of being named the cover athlete. Those chances increased following the breaking news of LaMelo Ball being traded to Minnesota. Certainly, the Timberwolves will be a popular team in the game next season.How does NBA 2K decide the cover athlete?Each year, NBA 2K takes their time determining the cover athlete.For the game’s main cover, they typically select an up-and-coming superstar. A player whose stock could be on the rise would be the usual target. They also like to take advantage of significant benchmark moments in the NBA (like winning a championship, MVP, etc.).Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the cover of NBA 2K26. He had won his first MVP and NBA Championship. Carmelo Anthony was the superstar edition cover and Angel Reese was the WNBA edition cover.Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was the cover of NBA 2K25. For 2K24, the game tributed the cover to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was the cover of NBA 2K23 and Luka Doncic was the cover of NBA 2K22. Damian Lillard, Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyrie Irving and Paul George have also been on NBA 2K covers in the last decade.It’s likely that Wembanyama or Brunson will be this year’s cover athlete. The value would be on Brunson after winning a championship and breaking New York’s five-decade title drought. But for now, Wembanyama remains the favorite as the future face of the league. Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: basketball   #Victor #Wembanyama #NBA #2K27 #Cover #Odds #Deadspin.comOct 30, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) chants “Go Spurs Go” along with fans after a victory over the Miami Heat at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Now that the dust has settled on the NBA Finals and the NBA Draft, all attention will be on free agency.

But the release of NBA 2K27 will take place in the first week of September. NBA fans and gamers will have a chance to use the entirely new rookie class and proper free agent fits on this new game.

Popular prediction market site Kalshi allows users to make trades of real-world events. As of June 25, they’re giving San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama an 84% chance of being named the cover of this year’s version of NBA 2K.

An 84¢ contract on Wembanyama to be named the cover of NBA 2K27 wouldn’t payout much, as it’s the favored outcome. New York Knicks NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson has a 20% chance of being the cover of the league’s popular video game, which would be a much more attractive contract for users seeking value.

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Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards is the longshot, getting only a 9% chance of being named the cover athlete. Those chances increased following the breaking news of LaMelo Ball being traded to Minnesota. Certainly, the Timberwolves will be a popular team in the game next season.

How does NBA 2K decide the cover athlete?

Each year, NBA 2K takes their time determining the cover athlete.

For the game’s main cover, they typically select an up-and-coming superstar. A player whose stock could be on the rise would be the usual target. They also like to take advantage of significant benchmark moments in the NBA (like winning a championship, MVP, etc.).

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the cover of NBA 2K26. He had won his first MVP and NBA Championship. Carmelo Anthony was the superstar edition cover and Angel Reese was the WNBA edition cover.

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was the cover of NBA 2K25. For 2K24, the game tributed the cover to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was the cover of NBA 2K23 and Luka Doncic was the cover of NBA 2K22. Damian Lillard, Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyrie Irving and Paul George have also been on NBA 2K covers in the last decade.

It’s likely that Wembanyama or Brunson will be this year’s cover athlete. The value would be on Brunson after winning a championship and breaking New York’s five-decade title drought. But for now, Wembanyama remains the favorite as the future face of the league.

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#Victor #Wembanyama #NBA #2K27 #Cover #Odds #Deadspin.com">Victor Wembanyama Could Become the NBA 2K27 Cover According to Odds | Deadspin.com  Oct 30, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) chants “Go Spurs Go” along with fans after a victory over the Miami Heat at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images   Now that the dust has settled on the NBA Finals and the NBA Draft, all attention will be on free agency.But the release of NBA 2K27 will take place in the first week of September. NBA fans and gamers will have a chance to use the entirely new rookie class and proper free agent fits on this new game.Popular prediction market site Kalshi allows users to make trades of real-world events. As of June 25, they’re giving San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama an 84% chance of being named the cover of this year’s version of NBA 2K.An 84¢ contract on Wembanyama to be named the cover of NBA 2K27 wouldn’t payout much, as it’s the favored outcome. New York Knicks NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson has a 20% chance of being the cover of the league’s popular video game, which would be a much more attractive contract for users seeking value. Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: basketball  Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards is the longshot, getting only a 9% chance of being named the cover athlete. Those chances increased following the breaking news of LaMelo Ball being traded to Minnesota. Certainly, the Timberwolves will be a popular team in the game next season.How does NBA 2K decide the cover athlete?Each year, NBA 2K takes their time determining the cover athlete.For the game’s main cover, they typically select an up-and-coming superstar. A player whose stock could be on the rise would be the usual target. They also like to take advantage of significant benchmark moments in the NBA (like winning a championship, MVP, etc.).Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the cover of NBA 2K26. He had won his first MVP and NBA Championship. Carmelo Anthony was the superstar edition cover and Angel Reese was the WNBA edition cover.Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was the cover of NBA 2K25. For 2K24, the game tributed the cover to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was the cover of NBA 2K23 and Luka Doncic was the cover of NBA 2K22. Damian Lillard, Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyrie Irving and Paul George have also been on NBA 2K covers in the last decade.It’s likely that Wembanyama or Brunson will be this year’s cover athlete. The value would be on Brunson after winning a championship and breaking New York’s five-decade title drought. But for now, Wembanyama remains the favorite as the future face of the league. Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: basketball   #Victor #Wembanyama #NBA #2K27 #Cover #Odds #Deadspin.com

first week of September. NBA fans and gamers will have a chance to use the entirely new rookie class and proper free agent fits on this new game.

Popular prediction market site Kalshi allows users to make trades of real-world events. As of June 25, they’re giving San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama an 84% chance of being named the cover of this year’s version of NBA 2K.

An 84¢ contract on Wembanyama to be named the cover of NBA 2K27 wouldn’t payout much, as it’s the favored outcome. New York Knicks NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson has a 20% chance of being the cover of the league’s popular video game, which would be a much more attractive contract for users seeking value.

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Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards is the longshot, getting only a 9% chance of being named the cover athlete. Those chances increased following the breaking news of LaMelo Ball being traded to Minnesota. Certainly, the Timberwolves will be a popular team in the game next season.

How does NBA 2K decide the cover athlete?

Each year, NBA 2K takes their time determining the cover athlete.

For the game’s main cover, they typically select an up-and-coming superstar. A player whose stock could be on the rise would be the usual target. They also like to take advantage of significant benchmark moments in the NBA (like winning a championship, MVP, etc.).

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the cover of NBA 2K26. He had won his first MVP and NBA Championship. Carmelo Anthony was the superstar edition cover and Angel Reese was the WNBA edition cover.

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was the cover of NBA 2K25. For 2K24, the game tributed the cover to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was the cover of NBA 2K23 and Luka Doncic was the cover of NBA 2K22. Damian Lillard, Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyrie Irving and Paul George have also been on NBA 2K covers in the last decade.

It’s likely that Wembanyama or Brunson will be this year’s cover athlete. The value would be on Brunson after winning a championship and breaking New York’s five-decade title drought. But for now, Wembanyama remains the favorite as the future face of the league.

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Victor Wembanyama Could Become the NBA 2K27 Cover According to Odds | Deadspin.com  Oct 30, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) chants “Go Spurs Go” along with fans after a victory over the Miami Heat at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images   Now that the dust has settled on the NBA Finals and the NBA Draft, all attention will be on free agency.But the release of NBA 2K27 will take place in the first week of September. NBA fans and gamers will have a chance to use the entirely new rookie class and proper free agent fits on this new game.Popular prediction market site Kalshi allows users to make trades of real-world events. As of June 25, they’re giving San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama an 84% chance of being named the cover of this year’s version of NBA 2K.An 84¢ contract on Wembanyama to be named the cover of NBA 2K27 wouldn’t payout much, as it’s the favored outcome. New York Knicks NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson has a 20% chance of being the cover of the league’s popular video game, which would be a much more attractive contract for users seeking value. Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: basketball  Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards is the longshot, getting only a 9% chance of being named the cover athlete. Those chances increased following the breaking news of LaMelo Ball being traded to Minnesota. Certainly, the Timberwolves will be a popular team in the game next season.How does NBA 2K decide the cover athlete?Each year, NBA 2K takes their time determining the cover athlete.For the game’s main cover, they typically select an up-and-coming superstar. A player whose stock could be on the rise would be the usual target. They also like to take advantage of significant benchmark moments in the NBA (like winning a championship, MVP, etc.).Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the cover of NBA 2K26. He had won his first MVP and NBA Championship. Carmelo Anthony was the superstar edition cover and Angel Reese was the WNBA edition cover.Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was the cover of NBA 2K25. For 2K24, the game tributed the cover to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was the cover of NBA 2K23 and Luka Doncic was the cover of NBA 2K22. Damian Lillard, Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyrie Irving and Paul George have also been on NBA 2K covers in the last decade.It’s likely that Wembanyama or Brunson will be this year’s cover athlete. The value would be on Brunson after winning a championship and breaking New York’s five-decade title drought. But for now, Wembanyama remains the favorite as the future face of the league. Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: basketball   #Victor #Wembanyama #NBA #2K27 #Cover #Odds #Deadspin.comOct 30, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) chants “Go Spurs Go” along with fans after a victory over the Miami Heat at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Now that the dust has settled on the NBA Finals and the NBA Draft, all attention will be on free agency.

But the release of NBA 2K27 will take place in the first week of September. NBA fans and gamers will have a chance to use the entirely new rookie class and proper free agent fits on this new game.

Popular prediction market site Kalshi allows users to make trades of real-world events. As of June 25, they’re giving San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama an 84% chance of being named the cover of this year’s version of NBA 2K.

An 84¢ contract on Wembanyama to be named the cover of NBA 2K27 wouldn’t payout much, as it’s the favored outcome. New York Knicks NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson has a 20% chance of being the cover of the league’s popular video game, which would be a much more attractive contract for users seeking value.

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Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards is the longshot, getting only a 9% chance of being named the cover athlete. Those chances increased following the breaking news of LaMelo Ball being traded to Minnesota. Certainly, the Timberwolves will be a popular team in the game next season.

How does NBA 2K decide the cover athlete?

Each year, NBA 2K takes their time determining the cover athlete.

For the game’s main cover, they typically select an up-and-coming superstar. A player whose stock could be on the rise would be the usual target. They also like to take advantage of significant benchmark moments in the NBA (like winning a championship, MVP, etc.).

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the cover of NBA 2K26. He had won his first MVP and NBA Championship. Carmelo Anthony was the superstar edition cover and Angel Reese was the WNBA edition cover.

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was the cover of NBA 2K25. For 2K24, the game tributed the cover to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was the cover of NBA 2K23 and Luka Doncic was the cover of NBA 2K22. Damian Lillard, Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyrie Irving and Paul George have also been on NBA 2K covers in the last decade.

It’s likely that Wembanyama or Brunson will be this year’s cover athlete. The value would be on Brunson after winning a championship and breaking New York’s five-decade title drought. But for now, Wembanyama remains the favorite as the future face of the league.

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