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Top18 stories ›

Lions make Jahmyr Gibbs highest-paid RB in NFL history with 3-year, $67.5M extension
The Lions agreed to a three-year extension worth up to $75.75 million with $51.5 million guaranteed, making Gibbs the highest-paid running back in NFL history o
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat as Norway calls on Infantino to resign
European soccer governing body UEFA says FIFA's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting 'changes nothing,' while Norway's federation calls for Infant
BBC Sport · +14 outlets
Kawhi Leonard had undisclosed sponsorship deal with Clippers' video board manufacturer
Pablo Torre reported that Kawhi Leonard had an undisclosed sponsorship agreement allegedly worth millions with Daktronics, the company that designed the Clipper
www.espn.com · +8 outlets
Chelsea Gray's buzzer-beating 3s lift Aces over Fever after Clark miscues
Chelsea Gray made two buzzer-beating 3-pointers, the first to force overtime and the second to win, as the Aces beat the Fever 86-84 after a string of Caitlin C
www.espn.com · +8 outlets
Rodri chooses Barcelona over Real Madrid as Man City exit takes shape
Reports indicate Rodri has given Barcelona the green light for a summer transfer from Manchester City, with Barcelona now favored over Real Madrid in the pursui
Madrid Voice Articles · +14 outlets
Colts sign Jonathan Taylor to 2-year, $44M extension as NFL RBs get paid
Jonathan Taylor agreed to a two-year, $44 million extension with the Colts, another major payday in an offseason of running back contracts.
CBS Sports Headlines · +14 outlets

NFL18 stories ›

Lions make Jahmyr Gibbs the NFL's highest-paid running back with 3-year, $67.5M extension
Gibbs' deal tops the recent RB market wave, resetting the position's financial ceiling a week after Bijan Robinson's extension.
www.espn.com · +15 outlets
Panama City Panthers edge Arizona Cardinals 33-30 in Hall of Fame Game as Haynes King leads game-winning drive
Undrafted rookie QB Haynes King threw the game-winning touchdown as time expired, while Cardinals rookie Carson Beck had an efficient debut.
profootballtalk · +7 outlets
Jonathan Taylor agrees to 2-year, $44M extension with Colts
Taylor becomes the latest top back to cash in during a record-setting week for running back contracts.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Fox will let current NFL contract expire before renegotiating, Murdoch says
Fox defers early talks on its NFL rights deal, which runs through 2029, potentially reshaping the league's media landscape.
TV News Check · +12 outlets
Sean McVay says Aaron Donald 'looked outstanding' in workout, decision on return could come soon
The Rams await Donald's decision on coming out of retirement after he worked out with the team this week.
www.espn.com · +9 outlets
Drew Brees enters Pro Football Hall of Fame as tributes highlight his intangibles
The former Saints and Chargers quarterback is enshrined Saturday in Canton, with peers and coaches recalling his preparation and leadership.
www.espn.com · +10 outlets

NBA18 stories ›

Jaylen Brown: Trade to 76ers was 'crazy transition,' disappointed in Celtics' communication
Jaylen Brown addressed his shock trade from Boston to Philadelphia at his 76ers introductory presser, discussing his relationship with Jayson Tatum and his focu
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Kawhi Leonard reportedly had undisclosed multimillion sponsorship deal with Clippers videoboard maker Daktronics
Pablo Torre reported Kawhi Leonard allegedly had an undisclosed sponsorship agreement worth millions with Daktronics, the company that designed the Clippers' vi
www.espn.com · +6 outlets
76ers president Mike Gansey: Joel Embiid healthy, 'extra motivated' with LeBron, Brown on roster
Philadelphia's president of basketball operations says Embiid is healthy and extra motivated now that LeBron James and Jaylen Brown have joined the Sixers, thou
www.espn.com · +7 outlets
Stephen Curry trade rumors spark speculation across Orlando, Cleveland, Boston markets
Stephen Curry's future with the Warriors is fueling trade speculation as multiple teams are floated as potential landing spots, though his words suggest he rema
www.espn.com · +4 outlets
Wizards, Anthony Davis table extension talks until after 2026-27 season begins
Washington and Anthony Davis' agent Rich Paul agreed to wait on extension negotiations until after the season starts, sources told ESPN.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Stephen Curry trade rumors spark $4M market; Warriors face 2027 offseason crossroads
Golden State faces a franchise-altering 2027 offseason with Stephen Curry contracts and potential free agents, even as trade chatter around Curry resurfaces.
www.espn.com · +2 outlets

MLB18 stories ›

Hunter Greene lands on injured list again, Reds fears grow
The Reds placed their ace on the IL, with the team saying 'things don't look great' after his latest injury setback.
MLB Trade Rumors · +2 outlets
Red Sox rally past White Sox 12-11 in 13th to extend winning streak to 8
Caleb Durbin singled in the 13th inning to score Nick Sogard, capping Boston's dramatic comeback win and pushing the Red Sox streak to eight games.
www.espn.com · +9 outlets
Aaron Judge cleared to resume rehab, expects to return this season
The Yankees star is cleared to take a significant step forward in his rehab progression and said he will be back this season.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez first to 15 wins, beats Nationals 7-3
Sanchez became the majors' first 15-game winner with his fifth straight victory as Philadelphia handled Washington.
www.espn.com · +4 outlets
Acuña hits 2 HRs including defense-assisted blast as Braves sweep Marlins 11-3
Ronald Acuña Jr. homered twice, one aided by a Miami outfield collision, and Matt Olson also went deep to complete a three-game Atlanta sweep.
www.espn.com · +2 outlets
Twins' Joe Ryan likely headed to IL with mild left glute strain
An MRI revealed a mild left glute strain for Minnesota's ace, who is expected to need a stint on the injured list.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets

NHL18 stories ›

NHL Off-Season Rankings Continue: Red Wings, Blackhawks, Ducks in Bottom Tier
The Hockey News and Yahoo Sports continue their NHL off-season power rankings, placing the Detroit Red Wings at No. 32, Chicago Blackhawks at No. 30, and Anahei
The Hockey News · +13 outlets
Carolina Hurricanes Dominate Preseason Coverage as Stanley Cup Defenders
The Carolina Hurricanes draw extensive preseason attention with sellout season tickets, fantasy projections, EDGE stats analysis, and three key questions facing
CBS17.com · +2 outlets
Wild GM Bill Guerin Addresses Quinn Hughes Contract Extension Future
Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin provides updates on star defenseman Quinn Hughes' contract extension, leading analysts to question whether the deal will get done.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Brady Tkachuk Trade Fallout Continues: Senators Coach, Teammate React
Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green expresses frustration over the Brady Tkachuk trade, while a teammate breaks silence and a Stanley Cup champ dismisses co
Sportskeeda · +2 outlets
Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj Linked to Multiple Teams in Trade Rumors
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj appears on multiple NHL trade boards with reported interest from the Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers, though F
Sportskeeda · +14 outlets
Rangers Face Questions After Pavel Dorofeyev Trade; Linked to Connor McDavid
The New York Rangers face scrutiny over their 'mushy middle' roster after acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev, while an NHL insider links them as a potential landing spot
Forever Blueshirts · +4 outlets

CFB18 stories ›

Ohio State, Oregon top preseason Coaches Poll
Ohio State begins 2026 ranked No. 1 in the AFCA Coaches Poll, followed by Oregon, as the Big Ten seeks a fourth straight national champion.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Pac-12 and Mountain West finalize settlement over poaching, exit fees
The settlement resolves the lawsuit over former MWC schools departing for the Pac-12 ahead of the 2026 season.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order excludes football players with pro contracts
A federal judge's order granting extra eligibility to certain athletes explicitly does not apply to football players who signed professional contracts, causing
www.espn.com · +6 outlets
Mario Cristobal agrees to contract extension with Miami
Cristobal, who led the Hurricanes to the CFP title game last season before losing to Indiana, secures a long-term deal with Miami.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Mario Cristobal agrees to contract extension with Miami
Cristobal, who led the Hurricanes to the CFP title game last season, agreed to a long-term extension with the school.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Senate bill could reshape college sports landscape
A new Senate bill proposes federal standards for NIL, revenue sharing, and athlete employment in college athletics.
The New York Times · +14 outlets

CBB18 stories ›

Pac-12 and Mountain West finalize settlement over poaching and exit fees
The settlement resolves disputes ahead of several former MWC schools moving to the Pac-12.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Purdue hires Tommy McClelland from Rice as new athletic director
McClelland leaves Rice after a successful tenure to take over Purdue's athletic department.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Top-ranked 2028 recruit A.J. Williams reclassifies to 2027 class
The No. 1 player in the 2028 class will move up a year, shaking up the 2027 recruiting rankings.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Ex-Volunteer Zakai Zeigler amends lawsuit challenging NCAA eligibility rules
Zeigler's amended suit uses the NCAA's recent eligibility policy changes to argue against its prior limits on seasons of play.
www.espn.com · +4 outlets
Preliminary injunction clears Vanderbilt transfer Jalen Washington to join Tennessee
A Colorado judge's ruling allowed Washington to transfer after Vanderbilt had blocked his move.
www.espn.com · +13 outlets
Kansas signs five-year deal to play in Players Era Festival through 2030-31
The Jayhawks commit to the expanding multi-team event that now includes 24 teams across two tournaments.
www.espn.com · +5 outlets

Soccer18 stories ›

Vinicius Jr agrees new six-year deal to stay at Real Madrid until 2032
Vinicius Junior ends months of speculation and Arsenal interest by signing a contract extension through 2032 at Real Madrid.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Real Madrid sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig in deal worth up to 140m euros
Real Madrid complete a record transfer for Ivory Coast World Cup star Yan Diomande, adding him to an attack featuring Mbappe, Bellingham, and Vinicius Jr.
BBC Sport · +14 outlets
UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat after FIFA backs Infantino
UEFA says its members could still boycott FIFA competitions despite Gianni Infantino's apology over the failed World Cup privatization plan.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Rodri gives Barcelona green light for transfer talks as Man City exit looms
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has approved Barcelona's approach to begin talks, putting him at the center of a transfer tug-of-war with Real Madrid.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
FIFA closes ranks around Infantino as Norway calls for resignation
Gianni Infantino receives backing from Argentina, Mexico, CAF, and FIFA's council but faces calls to resign from Norway and continued opposition from UEFA.
BBC Sport · +14 outlets
Mohamed Salah joins Trabzonspor in surprise move from Liverpool
Salah leaves the Premier League for Turkish side Trabzonspor, marking one of the most unexpected transfers of the window.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets

Motor18 stories ›

NASCAR adopts new stage-break procedure to cut caution laps, starting at Iowa
NASCAR will implement a new stage-break procedure beginning at Iowa Speedway to limit laps run under caution and create more green-flag racing across its nation
Motorsport.com · +12 outlets
NASCAR Cup Series returns to Iowa for July 4 weekend in 2027
Iowa Speedway will host a NASCAR Cup weekend from July 2-4 in 2027, moving a month earlier in the schedule to race on Independence Day.
Motorsport.com · +14 outlets
Marcus Ericsson re-signs with Andretti Global for 2027 IndyCar season
Marcus Ericsson will continue with Andretti Global into the 2027 IndyCar season, piloting the No. 28 entry, extending a partnership that began in 2024.
Motorsport.com · +14 outlets
New Hampshire Motor Speedway returns to NASCAR Chase in September 2027
New Hampshire Motor Speedway will host a NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series weekend on September 25-26, 2027, returning to the playoffs for the first time si
Motorsport.com · +14 outlets
F1 teams reject mid-season tyre rule fix despite driver revolt
Formula 1 teams blocked a proposed mid-season fix to a major driver tyre complaint, despite drivers pushing for a change.
TheJudge13 · +1 outlets
Verstappen open to NASCAR after GT racing interests surface
Max Verstappen has indicated he is eager to try NASCAR following his GT racing exploits, with his future plans outside F1 drawing attention.
GPblog · +1 outlets

Golf17 stories ›

LIV Golf secures new lead investor, plans to play on in 2027
LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil announced the league has secured funding from an outside lead investor that will keep the circuit alive beyond 2026, with players to b
www.espn.com · +15 outlets
LIV Golf to cut schedule to 10 events next season, report says
Reports indicate LIV Golf will reduce its schedule to roughly 10 events next season amid ongoing uncertainty about the league's long-term structure after securi
SSBCrack · +14 outlets
Rahm warned he won't get Koepka treatment in any PGA Tour return
Commentators and analysts are warning Jon Rahm he would not receive the same accommodations as Brooks Koepka if he seeks a return to the PGA Tour, with Koepka's
Golfmagic · +7 outlets
PGA Tour confirms FedEx St. Jude out of 2028 top-tier Championship Series
The PGA Tour confirmed the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the leadoff postseason event since 2022, will not be part of the new top-tier Championship Series in 202
www.espn.com · +5 outlets
2027 Ryder Cup qualifying reshaped with new point system
Europe has announced changes to Ryder Cup qualifying for 2027, introducing a new points system and revised timeline for player selection.
Motorcycle Sports · +5 outlets
Corning Classic returning to LPGA schedule in 2027 after 18 years
The Corning Classic will return to the LPGA Tour schedule in 2027 after an 18-year absence, with a $5 million purse among the richest outside the majors.
www.espn.com · +11 outlets

Tennis18 stories ›

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati, raising doubts about US Open participation
Alcaraz pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to injury, with former players and analysts warning his US Open participation is now in question.
Daily Tribune · +14 outlets
Coco Gauff says she supports fairness in women's sports but not animosity over WTA gene testing
Gauff criticized how the WTA's gene testing policy has been used to create animosity toward the trans community while backing fairness in women's sports.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Novak Djokovic's radical tennis scoring proposal draws support from Shelton and Fonseca
Djokovic proposed a major tennis rule change, and Joao Fonseca and Ben Shelton voiced support for the idea at Montreal.
Tennishead · +2 outlets
Alex Eala defeats Alycia Parks to reach third round at National Bank Open in Toronto
Eala avenged her Australian Open loss to Parks with a three-set win in Toronto, moving into the round of 16.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Roger Federer inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame during US Open week
Federer's Hall of Fame induction will take place during US Open week, with two legends confirmed to appear.
Motorcycle Sports · +14 outlets
Williams sisters to pair up at Cincinnati Open
Serena and Venus Williams are set to play doubles together at Cincinnati ahead of the US Open.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets

Fights18 stories ›

Joseph Parker cleared to box again after doping ban lifted, blames nutritionist
Former heavyweight champion Joseph Parker's provisional suspension was lifted after doping authorities found traces of cocaine in his failed test came from his
The Guardian · +11 outlets
Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic set for vacant IBF heavyweight title
Moses Itauma will fight Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt, with the winner facing Frank Sanchez by Decemb
MMA Mania · +14 outlets
UFC 331: Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 set as September headliner
The UFC announced Van-Pantoja 2 will headline UFC 331 in Los Angeles in September, with Arman Tsarukyan among the other fighters returning on the card.
ESPN · +11 outlets
UFC lost $30 million on White House Freedom 250 event, says it was worth it
The UFC reportedly lost $30 million hosting the Freedom 250 White House fight event but said the promotional value justified the expense, with Alex Pereira clar
Yahoo · +14 outlets
Daniel Cormier recounts calling alleged fixed UFC fight on commentary
Daniel Cormier shared a story about being on commentary for a fight he believed was fixed, questioning in real time 'how in the world is this kid so bad.'
MMA Fighting · +3 outlets
Darren Elkins confirms UFC Vegas 120 as final fight before retirement
Veteran Darren Elkins confirmed UFC Vegas 120 will be his last fight, ruling out a move to BKFC and saying he's focused on enjoying his final appearance.
MMA Sucka · +8 outlets

The Book18 stories ›

DraftKings Q2 revenue dips despite record handle, as customer-friendly outcomes squeeze results
DraftKings reported lower Q2 2026 revenue despite a record betting handle, with CEO Jason Robins saying the company can win the prediction markets category this
Deadspin · +4 outlets
Flutter CEO Peter Jackson steps down amid stock crash, FanDuel revenue decline
Flutter Entertainment announced CEO Peter Jackson is stepping down three months after Amy Howe was ousted as FanDuel CEO, with the company lowering guidance aga
SBC Americas · +8 outlets
Lawsuit seeks to halt tribal online sports betting launch in Wisconsin
Conservative groups including the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed suit challenging Wisconsin's new tribal online sports betting law as unconstitutio
CDC Gaming · +14 outlets
FanDuel Sportsbook revenue slides as World Cup and NBA wins favor bettors
FanDuel's sportsbook revenue declined in Q2 as customer-friendly outcomes including the World Cup and NBA playoffs paid out to bettors.
Deadspin
Colorado's new sports betting deposit limits and credit card ban take effect
New Colorado rules capping sports betting deposits and banning credit card use for wagering are now in effect.
The Denver Post · +14 outlets
Tribal leaders urge Senate to act on sports prediction markets
Tribal gaming leaders and Ohio's Solicitor General urged Congress at a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs roundtable to halt the spread of sports prediction mar
SBC Americas · +14 outlets