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Top18 stories ›

Bills DT Ed Oliver's 2-year-old son dies in drowning accident
The child was found unresponsive in a swimming pool outside Houston; Bills announced the tragedy and a separate controversy arose over how the news was leaked b
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz to play mixed doubles at US Open
Williams returns to Flushing Meadows alongside the Spanish star in a marquee pairing that has electrified the tennis world.
BBC Sport · +14 outlets
Serena Williams won't play US Open singles; will play mixed doubles with Alcaraz
Williams will not contest the singles draw at Flushing Meadows but will pair with the Spanish star in mixed doubles.
BBC Sport · +14 outlets
Keelon Russell named Alabama starting QB for season opener vs. ECU
The former five-star recruit beat out Austin Mack for the top job under new head coach Kalen DeBoer.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Hull City shock Manchester United 2-0 in Premier League opener
Newly promoted Hull City beat Man United at the MKM Stadium in a stunning result on the opening weekend.
BBC Sport · +14 outlets
Teofimo Lopez vs. Rolly Romero welterweight title fight set for Saturday in Las Vegas
Lopez challenges Romero for the WBA welterweight belt in a key bout as he seeks a title in a third weight class.
CBS Sports Headlines · +14 outlets

NFL18 stories ›

Giants signing RB Najee Harris to one-year deal
Najee Harris joins the Giants backfield alongside second-round pick Cam Skattebo, adding a veteran option to New York's running back room.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Falcons signing DE Za'Darius Smith to one-year deal
The Falcons bolster their pass rush after losing Jalon Walker to injury and James Pearce Jr. to suspension, bringing in a veteran edge presence.
NBC Sports · +14 outlets
Colts signing WR Keenan Allen to one-year deal
The Colts add a six-time Pro Bowl wideout to their receiving corps, reuniting Allen with head coach Shane Steichen.
NFLTradeRumors.co · +14 outlets
Chargers C Tyler Biadasz carted off with left leg injury at joint practice
Los Angeles' starting center suffered a potentially serious leg injury after a 49ers defensive lineman fell into him during Tuesday's joint practice.
www.espn.com · +9 outlets
Kyle Shanahan dismisses idea Christian McCaffrey is sitting out for new deal
Shanahan says the 49ers are simply being cautious with McCaffrey and that he would play if it were a regular-season week, pushing back on contract holdout rumor
www.espn.com · +8 outlets
NFL will place Terrion Arnold on exempt list when Seahawks sign him
The Seahawks have not yet signed free agent cornerback Terrion Arnold, and the NFL says his contract will trigger placement on the commissioner's exempt list.
profootballtalk · +14 outlets

NBA18 stories ›

NBA finds no evidence Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard, league and ESPN clash over report
The NBA's investigation into whether Clippers owner Steve Ballmer routed payments through sponsors to Kawhi Leonard found no evidence, but the league publicly d
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Jeanie Buss contests family vote to sell remaining Lakers stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is opposing her siblings' reported plan to sell the family's remaining ownership stake in the team to new owners, sparking a Success
www.espn.com · +12 outlets
Knicks win 2026 NBA championship, owner Joe Tsai calls it 'embarrassing' for the Nets
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in an instant-classic NBA Finals, their first title in 53 years, drawing an 'embarrassing' admission from Net
nypost.com · +14 outlets
Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals Game 3 jersey heads to auction with record $10M-$15M estimate
The jersey Michael Jordan wore in Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals is expected to fetch $10 million to $15 million at auction, potentially setting a record for gam
complex.com · +14 outlets
NBA ad sales hit $2.1 billion in first season of new media rights deals
The NBA generated $2.1 billion in advertising sales in the first year of its new broadcast rights agreements, signaling strong demand from advertisers.
Sportico.com · +6 outlets
San Antonio city council rejects proposed public vote on $489M Spurs arena funding
San Antonio's city council voted 6-5 against allowing a public referendum on the city's $489 million contribution for a new downtown Spurs arena.
www.espn.com · +5 outlets

MLB18 stories ›

Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez hits 3 HR in MLB debut, sets record
Baez became the first player in MLB history to homer in each of his first three plate appearances, all off Cardinals ace Sonny Gray in a historic debut.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Blue Jays place Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on 7-day concussion IL after collision
Guerrero exited Saturday's game against the Yankees after a collision on the basepaths and has entered concussion protocol.
MLB Trade Rumors · +14 outlets
Guardians become third AL franchise to reach 10,000 wins
Cleveland's 6-1 victory over the Padres marked the franchise's 10,000th win, joining the Yankees and Red Sox in the exclusive AL club.
www.espn.com · +3 outlets
Aaron Judge plays catch, runs in rehab from broken rib
The Yankees outfielder took a step forward in his recovery, but manager Aaron Boone indicated Judge's return timeline is behind other injured teammates.
www.espn.com · +8 outlets
San Francisco Giants selected to host 2028 MLB All-Star Game
Oracle Park will host the Midsummer Classic for the first time since 2007, bringing the All-Star Game back to the Bay Area.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Shohei Ohtani throws off mound in return to pitching progression
The Dodgers two-way star took a step toward rejoining the rotation by throwing off a mound, while Will Smith and Dalton Rushing also took batting practice.
MLB.com · +14 outlets

NHL18 stories ›

NHL playoff bracket and schedule set for Round 1
The 2026 NHL playoff bracket, schedule and viewing information have been released as Round 1 begins.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Brad Marchand announces worrying health update on social media
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand shared concerning news about his condition via social media.
heavy.com · +2 outlets
Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho poised for career year with Cup pressure lifted
Aho may benefit from reduced expectations after Carolina's Stanley Cup window shifts.
The Hockey Writers
NHL expansion could benefit the league, opinion piece argues
A columnist makes the case that adding more teams would improve the NHL's competitive and financial landscape.
The Hockey News
Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky says Stanley Cup rings are priority, not money
Slafkovsky addresses criticism of his team-friendly contracts, stating championship success matters more than maximizing earnings.
Yahoo Sports
Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram took step forward before trade to Blackhawks
A Sabres season-grades analysis notes Byram improved before his blockbuster move to Chicago.
The Hockey News · +14 outlets

CFB18 stories ›

Jayden Daniels sends LSU cease and desist over No. 5 jersey given to DJ Pickett
The former LSU star quarterback and current Commanders QB objects to the Tigers reassigning his old number to a freshman defensive back.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
No. 1 uncommitted recruit Brayton Feister commits to Oregon
Feister, a top-2027 prospect, chooses the Ducks over several major programs and boosts Oregon's class ranking.
Sports Illustrated · +2 outlets
Alabama RB AK Dear (ankle) out approximately 6 weeks
The Crimson Tide lose a key contributor in the backfield for roughly the first month of the season.
www.espn.com · +2 outlets
Miami RB Jordan Lyle arrested on charges of reckless driving, fleeing police
A felony charge adds uncertainty to Miami's running back depth ahead of the season opener.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Northwestern football receives $35M donation from Liz and Dick Uihlein
The gift is intended to strengthen Northwestern's football program over the next three years.
www.espn.com · +7 outlets
ESPN reports how much a Power 4 starting QB earns in 2026
A market survey of GM, staff and agent input puts a price tag on each position in the transfer-portal era.
www.espn.com · +3 outlets

CBB16 stories ›

Nebraska coach Jon Rothstein sets date, location for promised Happy Hour after first NCAA Tournament win
Rothstein follows through on a public pledge to celebrate the program's first NCAA victory with fans.
On3 · +3 outlets
Unrivaled signs NIL deals with Booker, Hidalgo, Strong and 6 other college players
The women's 3-on-3 league continues to invest in top college talent through name-image-likeness agreements.
Click2Houston · +6 outlets
Kentucky, Wichita State schedule first regular-season men's basketball matchup
The two programs will meet for the first time in the regular season at Rupp Arena, renewing a March Madness rivalry.
KWCH · +14 outlets
Kansas coach Bill Self considered retirement but explains motivation to continue
Self opens up about weighing retirement before deciding to stay on as Jayhawks head coach.
Yahoo Sports · +3 outlets
Kansas' Bill Self compares freshman Tyran Stokes to Carmelo Anthony, discusses 2026-27 roster
Self offers high praise for his highly touted incoming freshman amid a roster preview.
cbssports.com
NBA capitalizes on March Madness matinees with strong Sunday night audience
The NBA draws solid ratings by scheduling high-profile games opposite NCAA tournament afternoon windows.
Sports Media Watch

Soccer18 stories ›

FIFA bans Argentina's Paredes 10 games, fines federation for World Cup final brawl with Spain
FIFA sanctioned multiple Argentina players and staff with suspensions totaling 22 games and a $270,000 fine after a brawl during the World Cup final against Spa
USA Today · +15 outlets
Hull City shock Manchester United 2-0 on Premier League opening day
Newly promoted Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium, handing Michael Carrick's side a humbling start to the Premier League season.
BBC Sport · +13 outlets
Mourinho wins in return as Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 with late goal
Jose Mourinho's second spell at Real Madrid began with a 2-1 victory at Espanyol, secured by new signing Carlos Espi's 90th-minute goal.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 to win German Supercup
Bayern Munich defeated Klassiker rivals Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at Signal Iduna Park to claim the DFL-Supercup title.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Arsenal start title defence with 3-0 win over Coventry City
Goals from Havertz, Saka and Odegaard gave champions Arsenal a comfortable opening-night victory over newly promoted Coventry.
BBC Sport · +13 outlets
Brentford thrash Tottenham 3-0 as De Zerbi admits Spurs lacking fight
Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham tenure began with a heavy defeat at Brentford, where the manager said his side were 'not ready' and 'lacking fight'.
www.espn.com · +8 outlets

Motor18 stories ›

Connor Zilisch signs multiyear deal with Hendrick Motorsports, will replace Alex Bowman in No. 48 car starting 2028
The 20-year-old NASCAR Cup Series rookie leaves Trackhouse Racing to join the winningest team in NASCAR history, driving the iconic No. 48 Ally Chevrolet beginn
Motorsport.com · +15 outlets
Joey Logano wins at Richmond, second victory of 2026 NASCAR season
Logano held off Chase Briscoe in the closing laps at Richmond Raceway, bolstering his Chase position with two races remaining before the playoff reset.
Motorsport.com · +13 outlets
IndyCar holds first-ever Freedom 250 street race in Washington D.C. this weekend
The NTT IndyCar Series makes history with its inaugural street-circuit race in the nation's capital, bringing the series to a new major-market audience.
Yahoo Sports · +13 outlets
Kyle Larson wins Knoxville Nationals for second time
Larson overcame fan criticism and rain-delayed conditions to claim victory in sprint car racing's marquee event at Knoxville Raceway in Iowa.
Motorsport.com · +14 outlets
Formula 1 returns from summer break with Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort
The 2026 season resumes with what is expected to be F1's final race at Circuit Zandvoort, with championship battles across the grid intensifying.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Marcus Ericsson wins Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham
Ericsson scored six overtakes in the final stint to win on the Streets of Markham street circuit, while Will Power charged from last to third.
FOX Sports · +14 outlets

Golf18 stories ›

Scottie Scheffler shoots 61, ties course record, builds 3-shot lead at FedEx St. Jude Championship
Scheffler birdied the first five holes for a 9-under 61, tying the TPC Southwind course record and taking a commanding lead in the FedEx Cup Playoffs opener.
www.espn.com · +6 outlets
Ryan Fox wins 154th Open Championship with fast finish
Ryan Fox is named Champion Golfer of the Year after a strong closing performance at The Open.
Inside Golf · +14 outlets
Jack Whaley and Jay Leng Jr. advance to U.S. Amateur Championship match at Merion
Whaley of England and Leng will compete for the U.S. Amateur title after Whaley posted a 6-and-4 semifinal victory and Leng won his match.
www.espn.com · +12 outlets
Sophia Schubert and Arpichaya Yubol share 2-shot lead at Portland Classic
Schubert birdied two of the final three holes for a 67 to join Yubol atop the LPGA leaderboard; Mariel Galdiano held the first-round lead.
www.espn.com · +3 outlets
Jon Rahm breaks silence on LIV Golf future amid exit rumors
Rahm addressed speculation about his LIV Golf future as the league faces uncertainty following a new investor announcement.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Brooks Koepka calls his failed playoff status 'pretty pathetic'
Koepka reacted to missing the FedEx Cup Playoffs and his current ranking in blunt self-assessment.
dailyclubgolf.com · +13 outlets

Tennis18 stories ›

Djokovic ousted from Cincinnati Open in Round 2 by Tirante
Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, lost to Thiago Agustin Tirante in his opening match at the Cincinnati Open, his first outing since Wimbledon.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Venus Williams extends singles losing streak to 13 with Cincinnati Open exit
Venus Williams lost 6-2, 6-2 to Emiliana Arango, marking her 13th consecutive singles defeat.
www.espn.com · +12 outlets
Alex Eala reaches Cincinnati Open third round after Ruse retirement
Filipina teen Alex Eala advanced when Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired while trailing 6-1, 3-0 in their second-round match.
www.espn.com · +14 outlets
Serena Williams says countdown to retirement has begun
Serena Williams stated publicly that the countdown to her retirement is underway.
abs-cbn.com · +14 outlets
Iga Swiatek comments on WTA genetic sex testing as Cincinnati rollout sparks debate
The world No. 1 broke her silence on the WTA's introduction of genetic sex testing at the Cincinnati Open, a policy generating wider discussion.
The Times of India
Jannik Sinner turns 25, prepares for US Open after knee treatment
The world No. 1 celebrated his 25th birthday and is undergoing knee treatment in Monte Carlo ahead of the US Open.
Motorcycle Sports · +5 outlets

Fights18 stories ›

Islam Makhachev defeats Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, sets UFC record with 17th consecutive win
Makhachev outlasted Ian Machado Garry by decision to retain the welterweight title and break the UFC record for most consecutive wins at 17.
Al Jazeera · +15 outlets
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev, Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili 3 headline UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi
UFC 333 in October features two title fights: Volkanovski vs. Evloev in the main event and a trilogy bout between Yan and Dvalishvili.
MMA Fighting · +9 outlets
Mackenzie Dern outgrapples Gillian Robertson to retain UFC strawweight title at UFC 330
Dern dominated Robertson on the ground over five rounds in the co-main event, successfully defending her strawweight championship.
thescore.com · +8 outlets
Puerto Rican boxer Prichard Colón dies 11 years after sustaining brain damage in the ring
Former boxer Prichard Colón passed away over a decade after suffering catastrophic brain injuries during a 2015 bout.
AP News · +14 outlets
Claressa Shields stops Kaye Scott to reclaim WBC, WBA middleweight titles
Shields defeated Kaye Scott by stoppage to regain the WBC and WBA middleweight championships in Atlanta.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Charles Johnson hits rare Scottish twister submission at UFC 330
Johnson finished his opponent with an extremely rare Scottish twister submission, one of the most uncommon techniques in MMA history.
The Big Lead · +10 outlets

The Book18 stories ›

Kalshi ordered to halt sports, election contracts by Washington judge
A Washington state judge ordered Kalshi to stop offering prediction markets, while the CFTC invoked emergency powers to keep Kalshi operating in New York, creat
SBC Americas · +14 outlets
New York sports betting handle rises 17.8% YoY to $372.9M in July
New York's monthly sports betting handle continues to show strong year-over-year growth as the state remains the largest legal sports betting market in the US.
PlayNY
Fanatics secures Ontario iGaming license to enter Canadian market
Fanatics Sportsbook gains regulatory approval to launch in Ontario, expanding its North American footprint into Canada's largest province.
TheLines.com · +6 outlets
WNBA betting handle climbs 10% as playoff race intensifies
Sportsbooks report increased wagering activity on WNBA games as the regular season approaches its postseason stretch.
FishDuck · +1 outlets
Survey finds Gen Z more likely to shift investment dollars to sports betting
A new survey indicates younger bettors are reallocating funds from traditional investments into sports wagering, highlighting demographic shifts in gambling beh
Covers.com · +14 outlets
CNBC: UK exchange tries to bridge prediction markets and sports betting in US
A UK-based exchange is navigating US regulatory hurdles to offer both prediction market and sports betting products in a single platform.
CNBC