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Katie Taylor beats Flora Pili, retires as undisputed junior welterweight champion at Croke Park
The Irish boxing icon ended her career with a unanimous decision victory in Dublin before a sold-out crowd, drawing tributes from across the boxing world.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Michigan stuns Western Michigan on second-chance Hail Mary after clock controversy
The Big Ten confirmed officials correctly added one second back, allowing Bryce Underwood to throw a 47-yard touchdown as time expired for a 13-12 win.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Lane Kiffin's LSU era opens with 51-10 rout of Clemson
Sam Leavitt and Dilin Jones combined for four rushing touchdowns as LSU dominated Clemson in Kiffin's debut, raising serious questions about Dabo Swinney's prog
ESPN · +11 outlets
Pierre Gasly takes shock pole position for Italian Grand Prix at Monza
Gasly delivered the biggest surprise pole in F1 in years, edging George Russell as top contenders struggled in a scrappy qualifying session.
BBC · +14 outlets
Tadej Pogacar to miss rest of season after Vuelta crash, suffers fractured neck
The five-time Tour de France champion will not race again in 2026 after sustaining injuries including a neck fracture at the Vuelta a Espana.
BBC · +14 outlets
Harrison Smith returns to Vikings on one-year, $12.25M deal for 15th season
The 37-year-old veteran safety, who leads all active players with 39 interceptions, re-signs to anchor Minnesota's defense.
ESPN · +11 outlets
NFL18 stories ›
LSU decides not to roster ex-NFL players Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris for Clemson opener after injunction, SEC suit
LSU opted not to play former NFL players despite a judge granting a temporary injunction, with Clemson threatening breach of contract and the SEC suing to block
Nbcsports · +13 outlets
Pro Football Hall of Fame overhauls selection process, reducing number of selectors and eliminating Seniors category
The Hall of Fame made sweeping changes including a significant reduction in selectors and removal of the separate Seniors category.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Rams plan to bring entire team, including Aaron Donald, to Australia for season opener vs. 49ers
Sean McVay said the Rams intend to bring all players to Melbourne for the Week 1 game against the 49ers, though Donald's playing status remains TBD.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Christian Gonzalez, Patriots remain in contract stalemate with 'fundamental disagreements'
Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez and the team are reportedly far apart on a contract extension, with injury history and guaranteed money among the st
Yahoo Sports · +8 outlets
The Athletic finds Dianna Russini's relationship with Mike Vrabel violated newsroom standards
An Athletic investigation concluded that former reporter Dianna Russini's relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel violated newsroom standards, though
ESPN · +14 outlets
NFL calls on prediction markets to ban player-injury and manipulation-prone contracts
The NFL has renewed its push for prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket to drop prop bets tied to player injuries and other manipulation-prone m
yogonet.com · +14 outlets
NBA18 stories ›
NBA punishes LA Clippers for Kawhi Leonard-related shenanigans; 76ers emerge as big winners from draft pick protection
The NBA's disciplinary action against the Clippers for conduct surrounding Kawhi Leonard has ripple effects across the league, notably protecting a draft pick t
ESPN · +2 outlets
Ben Simmons returns to NBA, signs one-year contract with Sacramento Kings
Former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons is making his NBA comeback with the Sacramento Kings on a one-year deal after sitting out last season.
Hypebeast · +14 outlets
Charles Barkley makes major retirement announcement from Inside the NBA
Charles Barkley announced his retirement from TNT's Inside the NBA along with a fellow host, marking a significant shift for the iconic studio show.
basketballnews.com · +13 outlets
Victor Oladipo shares public letter to NBA GMs seeking comeback, Heat reunion update emerges
Victor Oladipo is actively pursuing an NBA return, writing a letter to general managers and drawing interest from the Miami Heat for a potential reunion.
BasketNews.com · +5 outlets
OKC Thunder to surrender SuperSonics history to Seattle amid NBA expansion talks
The Thunder will relinquish the Seattle SuperSonics' franchise history as part of ongoing NBA expansion discussions, with Gary Payton II revealing future plans.
BasketNews.com · +1 outlets
Lonzo Ball's NBA future in doubt amid retirement concerns
Lonzo Ball's playing career faces uncertainty as retirement concerns emerge, though reunion rumors with the Lakers continue to circulate.
BasketNews.com · +2 outlets
MLB18 stories ›
Dodgers hold Shohei Ohtani out of lineup 3rd straight day, weigh IL stint
Ohtani has neck and right arm soreness; the Dodgers are considering an injured list placement as the star's absence extends into a third game.
ESPN · +12 outlets
MLB sets Feb. 19 spring training start amid CBA uncertainty
Baseball's spring training schedule is set to start Feb. 19, but the date is contingent on labor peace with a potential work stoppage looming.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Aaron Judge takes on-field BP for first time since injury, nears return
Yankees star Aaron Judge took batting practice on the field for the first time since his rib injury, checking a key box in his rehab.
Sportskeeda · +9 outlets
Cardinals, Rockies players tilt caps in protest of umpire Doug Eddings' 'power-hungry move'
Players from both teams protested Eddings' instruction to a rookie pitcher to straighten his hat, turning a uniform policy dispute into a show of defiance.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Blue Jays overcome slew of pitching injuries to move into wild-card spot
Despite losing multiple pitchers to the injured list, Toronto has played well enough to claim a postseason position.
Sportsnet.ca · +8 outlets
Blue Jays place Jameson Taillon on 15-day IL with elbow inflammation, seek 2nd opinion
Taillon was pulled after two innings against the Royals and sent for an MRI; the Blue Jays called up Ricky Tiedemann in a corresponding move.
ESPN · +5 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 ›
Pierre Gasly takes shock maiden F1 pole for Italian GP at Monza
Gasly's stunning pole for Alpine, his first in F1 and the first for a French driver in nearly 29 years, reshapes expectations for the Italian Grand Prix.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Charles Leclerc crashes out of Italian GP early at Monza
Leclerc's heavy shunt brought out the red flag and ended Ferrari's home race hopes on the second lap.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Italian GP live updates: Antonelli and Russell battle for the lead
Live race coverage from Monza with the Mercedes teammates fighting for position.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Scott McLaughlin takes IndyCar pole at Laguna Seca season finale
McLaughlin edged champion Palou by 0.0177s to claim Chevrolet's 250th IndyCar pole for the season finale.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Oscar Piastri handed three-place grid penalty for impeding at Monza
Piastri's penalty for blocking Liam Lawson in Q2 drops him to sixth on the grid, potentially affecting McLaren's race strategy.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Tyler Reddick awarded Darlington Southern 500 pole after qualifying canceled by lightning
Lightning forced NASCAR to cancel Cup qualifying at Darlington, with the grid set by the metric formula.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Golf18 stories ›
Court docs: Tiger Woods plans to change plea in DUI case
Tiger Woods is changing his not guilty plea in a Florida DUI case stemming from a rollover crash, according to court documents.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Jon Rahm could walk away from $150M LIV deal amid speculation
Reports suggest Jon Rahm may leave his LIV Golf contract as the league faces financial uncertainty, fueling talk of a PGA Tour return.
Yahoo Sports · +6 outlets
LIV Golf's future in doubt as $500M 'white knight' claim and financial issues emerge
Multiple reports question LIV Golf's viability as a mysterious $500 million rescue claim surfaces and financial struggles mount.
Yahoo Sports · +7 outlets
GB&I leads US 6.5-5.5 at Walker Cup after Grehan delivers 1-point edge
Great Britain and Ireland holds a one-point lead over the United States heading into the final day as it seeks its first Walker Cup win since 2015.
ESPN · +3 outlets
PGA Tour viewership steady in 2026 after last year's increase
The PGA Tour maintained its viewership gains in 2026, continuing a positive trend from the previous season.
frontofficesports.com · +9 outlets
Charlie Woods signs major equipment deal ahead of college debut
Tiger Woods' son Charlie has signed a significant equipment sponsorship as he prepares to begin his college golf career.
Today's Golfer · +6 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