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NBA hammers Clippers with $30M fine, five first-round picks stripped, Ballmer suspended one year in Kawhi probe
The NBA issued the harshest penalty in league history after finding the Clippers secretly funneled money to Kawhi Leonard through a sponsorship deal, circumvent
ESPN · +6 outlets
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving, driver's license suspended five years
Woods avoided jail time by striking a plea deal over his DUI charge from a Florida rollover crash, resulting in a five-year license suspension.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Georgia AG urges SEC to suspend or remove LSU if Tigers roster former NFL players
A legal and conference battle escalates over LSU potentially suiting up ex-professional players, with Georgia's attorney general seeking severe penalties.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Carlos Alcaraz drops first set then surges to US Open third-round win over Jaime Faria
The defending champion recovered by winning eight straight games to advance at Flushing Meadows.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Arte Moreno sells Angels for $4 billion, underscoring MLB team values amid CBA negotiations
The sale price highlights the soaring worth of MLB franchises as owners push for a salary cap in labor talks.
CBS Sports · +4 outlets
LSU could face massive fines and Kiffin suspension if former NFL players suit up, per reports
As a state judge prepares to rule on player eligibility, the SEC considers penalties including suspension.
CBS Sports · +13 outlets
NFL18 stories ›
Raiders coach Klint Kubiak noncommittal on starting QB as Fernando Mendoza struggles
Kubiak declined to name a regular-season starter after the preseason finale, with usage patterns suggesting Kirk Cousins could get the Week 1 nod.
www.espn.com · +2 outlets
Packers RB Josh Jacobs formally charged with two misdemeanors
Jacobs was charged with misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property in Wisconsin, stemming from a May arrest.
www.espn.com · +2 outlets
Man who posed as 49ers player arrested on federal fraud charges
Daejon Love and accomplice Taylor Jamie Chan allegedly defrauded more than two dozen women out of over $1 million by pretending Love was a 49ers player.
profootballtalk · +1 outlets
Tony Romo issued new citations in OWI arrest case
The former Cowboys quarterback and CBS broadcaster received three new citations from his July arrest, with a spokesperson saying he accepts full responsibility.
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New Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla bristles at attention on his Steelers fandom
Khosla, approved as Seattle's new owner, pushed back on media scrutiny of his longtime Steelers fan allegiance.
profootballtalk · +1 outlets
Titans WR Wan'Dale Robinson evaluated for concussion after 'cheap' hit
Robinson took a hard hit from Bears safety Xavier Woods in joint practice but is not believed to have suffered a concussion.
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Jeanie Buss asks court to block siblings' vote to sell Lakers shares
Jeanie Buss challenges the legality of her siblings' vote to sell the family's remaining Lakers shares in a Los Angeles Superior Court filing, while the Buss br
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Kyle Lowry to have No. 7 retired by Raptors on Jan. 10
The Raptors will retire Kyle Lowry's jersey number, making him the second player in franchise history to receive the honor after Vince Carter.
www.espn.com · +1 outlets
Jonathan Kuminga agrees to 2-year, $12.4M deal with Timberwolves
Kuminga is expected to fill the starting power forward role in Minnesota under a deal that includes a player option.
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Bennedict Mathurin reaches 2-year, $16M deal with Pelicans
Mathurin's agreement with New Orleans includes a player option as the Pelicans add to their wing rotation.
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Klay Thompson says he chose Heat for chance to win again
Thompson joins a revamped Miami team featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo and says he is relishing the opportunity to compete at the highest level.
www.espn.com · +1 outlets
NBA insiders react to ESPN's 2026-27 season forecast
League insiders push back on ESPN's annual season predictions, offering their own takes on which teams will surprise and disappoint.
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MLB18 stories ›
Stan Kroenke reaches agreement to acquire controlling interest in Angels from Arte Moreno for $4B
The sale to Kroenke, owner of the Rams, Nuggets and Arsenal, would end Moreno's 23-year tenure and is pending MLB approval.
ESPN · +2 outlets
MLB players survey: salary cap, CBA talks, and whether there will be a 2027 season
More than two dozen major leaguers offered unfiltered views on labor negotiations, with significant uncertainty about a potential work stoppage.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Dave Roberts says Shohei Ohtani 'visibly' ailing, weighs day off after 0-for-4, 4 Ks
Ohtani is 'not close to optimal' according to Roberts after a rough game, raising concern about the Dodgers star's health heading into the postseason.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Padres prospect Ethan Salas, 20, becomes youngest catcher in MLB since Ivan Rodriguez
Salas debuted at 20 years, 93 days old, the youngest player to catch in a major league game since Pudge Rodriguez in 1991.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Angels Notes: Stadium, Trout, Front Office future after sale
A roundup of the implications of the Angels sale, including the stadium situation and Mike Trout's future.
Mlbtraderumors · +1 outlets
Dodgers' Eric Lauer placed on IL with elbow inflammation
Lauer lands on the 15-day IL after a rough outing, with Blake Treinen returning from the 60-day IL to replace him.
Mlbtraderumors · +2 outlets
NHL18 stories ›
Cale Makar signs record $163.2M, eight-year extension with Avalanche
Makar says he welcomes the pressure of the largest contract in NHL history.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Ducks to retire Ryan Getzlaf's No. 15 on Jan. 30
The longtime Anaheim captain will be honored with his number raised to the rafters.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Devils acquire forward Luke Evangelista from Predators
New Jersey adds the 24-year-old restricted free agent to bolster its forward group.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Wild GM Guerin confident Quinn Hughes will reach new contract
Guerin acknowledges the defenseman's leverage but expects a deal to get done.
NHL.com · +14 outlets
Connor Hellebuyck trade drama continues as Jets evaluate goaltending options
Multiple outlets examine potential replacements and trade suitors for the Jets star goaltender who requested a move.
The Hockey Beast · +7 outlets
David Shuman joins Islanders ownership as limited partner
The new investor adds to the franchise's ownership group pending league approval.
ESPN · +4 outlets
CFB18 stories ›
Louisiana judge clears ex-NFL players to return to LSU; SEC sues school to block it
A Louisiana judge granted an injunction allowing Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to return to LSU after brief NFL stints, prompting the SEC to file a lawsuit
ESPN · +14 outlets
Michael Lombardi resigns as UNC GM amid investigation that reportedly includes Steve Belichick
Michael Lombardi stepped down as North Carolina football general manager as a widening investigation reportedly includes questions about Steve Belichick's role
ESPN · +12 outlets
Colorado blocks Georgia Tech walk-off field goal to win 14-13
Freshman QB Julian Lewis led a two-minute drill and Colorado blocked a 45-yard field goal as time expired to beat Georgia Tech 14-13 in Deion Sanders' return.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Stanford to be without 3 OL starters vs. No. 7 Miami
Stanford will be missing five key players including three starting offensive linemen for Friday's ACC opener against No. 7 Miami.
ESPN · +14 outlets
UMass ends 16-game losing streak with 37-21 win over Rutgers
Pop Watson III threw for 197 yards and three touchdowns as UMass snapped a 16-game skid in the season opener against Rutgers.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Javon Tracy sets Minnesota record with 2 punt return TDs in opener
Javon Tracy returned two punts for touchdowns, setting a single-game Minnesota record in the season-opening win over Eastern Illinois.
ESPN · +7 outlets
CBB12 stories ›
TRO prohibits SEC from punishing teams that play ex-pros; ACC joins other P4 conferences in banning professionals
A federal judge blocked the SEC from enforcing penalties on teams using athletes with prior pro contracts, while the ACC passed a resolution banning professiona
ESPN · +2 outlets
Florida's Todd Golden gets another contract extension and $1.5M raise
Golden's third raise in three years makes him the second-highest-paid basketball coach in the SEC.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Micah Handlogten commits to Ole Miss for fifth year
The former Florida center will play his fifth collegiate season at Ole Miss.
The Independent Florida Alligator · +9 outlets
Kentucky Basketball moves up in rankings after Mark Mitchell commitment
Kentucky's 2026 recruiting class got a boost with Mitchell's commitment, lifting the program in national rankings.
A Sea Of Blue · +10 outlets
Kayli Kellogg commits to play for West Virginia, father Mark Kellogg
Kayli Kellogg will play for her father, West Virginia women's basketball head coach Mark Kellogg.
WOWK 13 News · +11 outlets
John Calipari pays tribute to legendary basketball coach who passed away at 79
Calipari honored the late Hall of Fame coach on social media.
The Spun · +14 outlets
Soccer18 stories ›
Real Madrid's Raul Asencio acquitted of charges over explicit video of minor
A Spanish court cleared the Real Madrid defender of charges related to recording and distributing sexual images of a woman and a minor without consent.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Argentine league to pause matches in 10th minute for Messi tribute
The AFA will honor Lionel Messi's international retirement by stopping all domestic games this weekend in the 10th minute for a minute of applause.
BBC · +2 outlets
Premier League clubs break summer transfer record at £3.198bn
Premier League spending hit a record £3.198bn this summer, with the league's premium pricing raising concerns across European clubs.
BBC · +2 outlets
Monaco still seeking Balogun exit after failed Everton transfer
Monaco's CEO says they are still trying to offload USMNT forward Folarin Balogun after his $45m move to Everton collapsed on deadline day, leaving Turkey or Sau
ESPN · +2 outlets
Man City pay joint-British record fee for Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea
Manchester City closed the summer window by paying a joint-British record fee to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea, part of a £458m midfield overhaul.
BBC · +1 outlets
Everton deadline day debacle leaves Friedkin Group facing fan mutiny
Everton's failed deadline day moves, including the collapse of Balogun's transfer, have sparked a row between Chelsea and Monaco and left owners facing fan ange
BBC · +1 outlets
Motor18 stories ›
Ukraine files complaint to FIA ethics committee after ban on Russian competitors is lifted
The Ukrainian Automobile Federation requested an urgent investigation into the reversal of the ban on Russian participation in international motorsport.
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Ferrari to deliver upgraded F1 engine at Italian Grand Prix
Ferrari will use its permitted upgrade on its power unit for its home race at Monza, while also bringing aerodynamic updates.
Motorsport.com · +2 outlets
Red Bull has not been granted engine upgrade opportunity; rivals to get updates
Red Bull Powertrains remains the only F1 engine manufacturer not permitted an upgrade for the second half of the season, while rivals Ferrari and Mercedes have
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Marco Bezzecchi tops MotoGP Aragon GP practice with track record, ahead of Marquez brothers
Factory Aprilia rider Bezzecchi set a new all-time lap record at MotorLand, pipping Alex Marquez and Marc Marquez in Friday practice.
Motorsport.com · +1 outlets
Franco Colapinto signs new contract to stay at Alpine for 2027 F1 season
Alpine confirmed Colapinto will continue with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season.
www.espn.com · +1 outlets
Mercedes confirms it would have made same team-order call in reverse at Dutch GP
Mercedes reviewed its decision to have Kimi Antonelli overtake George Russell late in the Dutch GP and said it would have made the same call the other way aroun
Motorsport.com
Golf14 stories ›
Scottie Scheffler wins Tour Championship, second FedEx Cup, passes Tiger Woods as PGA Tour career earnings leader
Scheffler held off Viktor Hovland to win his second FedEx Cup in three years and surpassed Tiger Woods for the all-time PGA Tour money list.
ESPN · +14 outlets
LIV Golfers offered pennies on the dollar as league reportedly prepares bankruptcy filing
LIV Golf faces financial turmoil with reports of bankruptcy preparations and low-ball settlement offers to players amid uncertainty about the 2027 season.
Yahoo Sports · +8 outlets
PGA Tour sounds alarm on fan behavior, issues warning
The PGA Tour publicly expressed concern over escalating fan misconduct at events, signaling potential enforcement changes.
Yahoo Sports · +5 outlets
Rory McIlroy admits 'fuse is shorter' amid major schedule change
McIlroy revealed frustration and a potential break warning after backlash over his proposed major-only schedule shift.
Golfmagic · +3 outlets
Brooks Koepka labeled 'biggest disappointment' on PGA Tour since LIV return
Koepka's performance on the PGA Tour after returning from LIV has drawn sharp criticism from analysts.
Yahoo Sports · +12 outlets
Steve Alker wins Ally Challenge for second straight Champions tour victory
Alker closed with 4-under 68 at Warwick Hills for his third win of the season on PGA Tour Champions.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Tennis12 stories ›
Alcaraz drops first set, surges into US Open third round
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz recovered from losing the opening set to beat Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday night at the US Open.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Sabalenka races into US Open third round in 53 minutes
No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in a dominant 53-minute power-hitting display on Wednesday night.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Shelton, Tiafoe, Medvedev advance to US Open third round
American No. 8 seed Ben Shelton beat Hubert Hurkacz in four sets, while No. 7 Daniil Medvedev raced past Sebastian Gorzny in straight sets on Wednesday.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Pegula, Navarro move into US Open third round on rainy day
No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula needed only 56 minutes to defeat fellow American Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Monfils wins on 40th birthday, oldest man to win US Open match since Connors in 1992
Gael Monfils, playing on his 40th birthday, beat Adolfo Daniel Vallejo in four sets to become the oldest man to win a US Open match since Jimmy Connors in 1992.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Williams sisters drawn against Maya Joint and Hao-Ching Chan in US Open doubles
Serena and Venus Williams will face the team of Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint, who beat Serena at Wimbledon this summer, in their opening doubles match at the U
ESPN · +1 outlets
Fights9 stories ›
UFC champ Justin Gaethje won't fight for rest of 2026, leaving lightweight division in limbo
The newly crowned UFC lightweight champion says he will not fight again this year, creating uncertainty for contenders and potentially opening the door for a Co
sports.yahoo · +2 outlets
UFC 332 interim title fight in the works after Valentina Shevchenko injury
The UFC is reportedly creating a new interim championship bout to headline UFC 332 after the original title fight fell through due to Shevchenko's injury.
Si · +1 outlets
Dana White says he wants UFC Hawaii event amid infrastructure developments
UFC CEO Dana White expressed interest in bringing a UFC event to Hawaii during an interview with Rich Eisen, citing ongoing infrastructure developments.
Athlonsports · +1 outlets
First UFC 334 fight revealed: Nazim Sadykhov vs. Jefferson Nascimento at Madison Square Garden
A lightweight bout between Nazim Sadykhov and Jefferson Nascimento has been booked for UFC 334 on Nov. 14 at Madison Square Garden.
Sherdog · +1 outlets
Khamzat Chimaev accepts return fight offer from top UFC contender Borralho
Former UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev has reportedly agreed to face a top contender in what would be his first fight since losing the title.
Si · +1 outlets
Dan Hooker explains why he took fight against unranked UFC newcomer Parnasse
Dan Hooker says he accepted the Salahdine Parnasse fight because no other ranked lightweight would risk facing an unranked newcomer, praising the matchup as a t
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NFL Latest Push Against Prediction Markets: League Seeks Removal of Certain Bet Types From Kalshi, Polymarket
The NFL, the most-bet league in the US, is intensifying pressure on prediction market platforms to remove what it considers objectionable bet types, highlightin
Sbcamericas · +7 outlets
9th Circuit Sides With States in Kalshi Gambling Fight, Potentially Reviving Arizona Prosecution
A federal appeals court ruled 3-0 against Kalshi, dealing a major legal blow to the prediction market's operations as states crack down on unlicensed gambling.
ictnews.org · +7 outlets
AGA Estimates $29.5 Billion in Legal NFL Wagering, Flat Year-Over-Year Growth as Prediction Markets Surge
The American Gaming Association projects a flat NFL betting handle for the first time since legalization, as unlicensed prediction markets capture betting volum
PR Newswire · +5 outlets
NFL Announces Partnerships With 3 Sportsbooks
The NFL formalized sponsorship deals with three sportsbook operators ahead of the 2026 season.
Field Level Media · +14 outlets
Michigan Judge Orders Kalshi to Shutter Sports Contracts and Geoblock State or Face Daily Fine
A Michigan state court judge issued a preliminary injunction ordering Kalshi to stop offering sports event contracts in Michigan and geoblock the state, with pe
Sbcamericas · +4 outlets
Missouri Attorney General Says Prediction Markets Should Pay Fair Share of Sports Betting Taxes
Missouri's AG argues that prediction market operators like Kalshi should be subject to the same tax obligations as licensed sportsbooks.
Sports Betting Dime · +10 outlets