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Bob Pettit, NBA's first MVP and Hall of Famer, dies at 93
Pettit was a two-time MVP and an All-Star in all 11 of his seasons with the St. Louis Hawks, and the Hall of Fame confirmed his death Thursday.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
White Sox clinch AL playoff berth after back-to-back 100-loss seasons
Chicago became the first team in MLB history to reach the postseason immediately after consecutive 100-loss campaigns, clinching with win No. 82.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Cubs clinch second straight playoff berth; Crow-Armstrong joins 40-40 club
Chicago beat Miami 2-1 to secure a wild-card spot, and Pete Crow-Armstrong became the seventh player ever with 40 homers and 40 steals in a season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Man Utd borrow another £90m, taking total debt above £1.1bn
The club confirmed the additional borrowing since June 30, underscoring the financial strain on one of football's most valuable franchises.
BBC · +2 outlets
Giants' Jaxson Dart out for regular season with knee injury; Winston returns at QB
Dart is set for knee surgery and a stint on injured reserve, leaving New York to turn back to Jameis Winston and weigh trade options at quarterback.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua set for 11 December at Cardiff's Principality Stadium
The all-British heavyweight fight has been formally announced for December after protracted negotiations.
BBC · +14 outlets

NFL18 stories ›

Giants QB Jaxson Dart to have knee surgery, miss rest of regular season; team places him on IR
New York loses its starting quarterback for the regular season, forcing the Giants to weigh adding a veteran arm and reshaping their offense just weeks into the
ESPN · +14 outlets
Antonio Brown to accept plea deal in attempted murder case, avoiding prison
The former All-Pro receiver resolves a serious criminal case with a reduced charge, ending a years-long legal saga that shadowed his post-playing career.
Diario AS · +14 outlets
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold on track to start Sunday after glute injury
Darnold returning would end Seattle's two-game stretch without its starting quarterback as the team heads to Washington.
Nbcsports · +14 outlets
NFL viewership down four percent through two weeks, still third highest on record
Early-season ratings dipped year over year but remain historically strong, a key data point for the league's media rights and ad sales outlook.
Nbcsports · +14 outlets
Nick Chubb to sign one-day contract to retire with the Browns
The four-time Pro Bowl running back closes his career in Cleveland, where he spent nearly all of his NFL seasons.
Nbcsports · +14 outlets
TikTok signs new multi-year deal with the NFL
The renewal extends the league's short-form video push as it courts younger audiences across social platforms.
ALM Corp · +14 outlets

NBA18 stories ›

Bob Pettit, NBA's first MVP and Hall of Famer, dies at 93
Pettit, an 11-time All-Star and two-time MVP for the St. Louis Hawks, was one of the league's greatest scorers and rebounders and remained its first MVP recipie
ESPN · +15 outlets
Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns extension talks at standstill as camp opens
With an agreement considered unlikely, the stalemate clouds the defending champions' roster and finances entering training camp.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NBA and WNBA unions send second letter urging gambling regulators to curb betting harassment
The letter expands the unions' earlier push to include the WNBA and asks regulators to act against abuse directed at players from bettors.
Yahoo Sports · +3 outlets
Sam Presti says Thunder can stay elite despite offseason departures
The Oklahoma City GM argues the defending champions can match or exceed past performance as camp opens, citing the health of Jalen Williams and others.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Dereck Lively II not cleared for Mavericks training camp after foot surgery
The Mavericks center's availability for the start of the season remains undetermined as he recovers from right foot surgery.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Stephen Curry says unsettled contract extension will not affect his play or Warriors
Curry downplayed the unresolved extension talks, saying there is 'no drama' entering the season.
ESPN · +14 outlets

MLB18 stories ›

Cubs clinch second straight playoff berth with 2-1 win over Marlins
Chicago returns to the postseason for a second consecutive year as the NL field takes shape in the final week.
ESPN · +14 outlets
White Sox clinch AL wild card, first team to make playoffs after consecutive 100-loss seasons
Chicago reached 82 wins to secure at least a Wild Card spot following 324 losses across the previous three seasons.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Aaron Judge says he intends to be available for Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series
The Yankees slugger is managing a calf injury and his availability would shape New York's postseason lineup and World Series outlook.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes seventh player in MLB history to join 40-40 club
The Cubs outfielder reached 40 homers and 40 steals in the same season, a rare power-speed milestone.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Rays clinch AL East title with celebration at Yankee Stadium
Tampa Bay's division title forces the Yankees into the Wild Card path, drawing reaction from New York players.
bolavip.com · +12 outlets
Braves to place Martín Pérez on 15-day IL with lower back inflammation
Atlanta loses a rotation arm for the postseason and selects Elieser Hernández to fill the roster spot.
Mlbtraderumors · +10 outlets

NHL18 stories ›

Penguins' Kuzmenko takes leave of absence after father killed by bear in Russia
The Penguins granted Andrei Kuzmenko an indefinite leave after his father Alexander died in a bear attack while fishing in Russia.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Blue Jackets sign Adam Fantilli to six-year, $82.5M deal, highest in team history
Columbus locks up its top young center through his prime as the club builds around a homegrown core.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Mark Messier 'horrified' by Oilers' hiring of Mike Babcock as coach
The Oilers Hall of Famer criticized Edmonton's decision to hire Babcock despite past accusations that followed him out of the NHL.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NHL season opens with Hurricanes defending title, Panthers reloaded
Season preview coverage frames Carolina as the defending champion and Florida as a leading contender in the year's biggest campaign.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle · +4 outlets
Blackhawks sign forward Oliver Moore to five-year, $4.25M-per-year deal
Chicago commits to another piece of its young core as it pushes toward a playoff return.
ESPN · +1 outlets
PWHL to stage league's first All-Star Game next March in Toronto
The event marks another milestone for the PWHL as it expands its footprint and broadcast ambitions.
ESPN · +14 outlets

CFB18 stories ›

Deion Sanders dismisses several Colorado players for conduct detrimental to team
Colorado removed multiple players after a blowout loss, with the school issuing a statement and Sanders defending the decision ahead of the Baylor game.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Indiana linemen Daley and Wyatt regain eligibility after judge grants injunction against NCAA
The injunction lets the two Hoosiers defensive linemen play while their case against the NCAA proceeds.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Senators propose $5 million coach salary cap in Protect College Sports Act amendment
The amendment adds a coach pay cap to the sweeping Senate bill that would also address salary caps, player unions and roster limits.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Ex-NC State sports medicine director arrested after multicount indictment
Robert Michael Murphy faces felony and misdemeanor counts involving the sexual abuse of male student-athletes he treated.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Report: CFP selection committee to weigh strength-of-conference metric
A new strength-of-conference measure would factor into how the committee stacks teams for the 12-team bracket.
On3 · +14 outlets
Rivals under fire for charging high school athletes $499 for ranking evaluation
The recruiting site's new pay-for-evaluation option drew criticism over whether rankings are being sold to prospects.
Yahoo Sports · +4 outlets

CBB18 stories ›

Nevada's Steve Alford to retire after 2026-27 season, ending 36-year college coaching career
Alford, a former Indiana and UCLA coach who has led Nevada since 2019, will close a career that also included stops at New Mexico, Missouri State and Manchester
Yahoo Sports · +8 outlets
Judge rules Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey and Miami's Malik Reneau eligible to return for extra year
The rulings are part of a wave of litigation against NCAA eligibility limits that is reshaping roster construction in the sport.
CBS Sports · +13 outlets
Protect College Sports Act clears first Senate hurdle in 74-24 procedural vote
The bill would create broad federal regulation of college sports, including NIL and athlete employment questions.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Former NC State sports medicine director arrested after multicount indictment
Robert Michael Murphy was indicted on felony and misdemeanor counts involving the sexual abuse of male student-athletes he treated.
ESPN · +2 outlets
Chris Spatola, ESPN college basketball analyst and ex-Army guard, dies at 47
Spatola, a former Army starting guard and son-in-law of retired Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, was an ESPN analyst.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Michigan's Roddy Gayle Jr. granted fifth year by judge in eligibility case
The decision benefit Michigan directly as courts continue to loosen NCAA limits on how long athletes may compete.
CBS Sports · +10 outlets

Soccer18 stories ›

Man Utd borrow another £90m since June 30, taking overall debt past £1.1bn
United's debt load keeps growing even as the club sells memorabilia to generate revenue.
BBC · +6 outlets
Premier League and three other top European leagues to jointly demand FIFA reform
The push follows uproar over Infantino's secretive plan to sell off World Cup commercial rights.
Tribuna.com · +14 outlets
Infantino pledges 'culture of dialogue' after uproar over secretive World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA's president is under pressure from leagues and confederations over his commercial plans for the tournament.
U.S. News & World Report · +14 outlets
Netflix confirms interest in acquiring men's World Cup rights
The streamer's content chief said Netflix is eyeing football's biggest property as it expands into live sport.
Deadline · +12 outlets
Haaland scores twice as Norway beat Denmark 3-2 in Nations League
The striker carried his World Cup form into the Nations League opener, with Hojlund and Damsgaard scoring for Denmark.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Klopp denied win in Germany debut as Netherlands draw 1-1 on Gakpo stoppage-time goal
The former Liverpool manager began his Germany tenure against the Dutch, with Manuel Neuer absent from the side.
ESPN · +14 outlets

Motor18 stories ›

NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration, steps back from public life
Waltrip's family said the condition is likely tied to injuries from his racing career and possible CTE, ending his public appearances.
People.com · +14 outlets
Jamie Chadwick completes first Williams F1 test at Portimao, calls it 'best day of my life'
Chadwick became the first woman to drive a Williams F1 car since 2015, completing 32 laps in the FW47 as part of a Testing of Previous Cars programme.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Tony Stewart returns to NASCAR Truck Series at Talladega with Kaulig Racing's Ram entry
The three-time Cup champion and Hall of Famer will drive the Kaulig Racing Ram 1500 at Talladega next month, adding to his surprise return earlier this season.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Red Bull confirms Isack Hadjar on long-term contract alongside Verstappen for 2027
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies said Hadjar holds a long-term deal, though the driver had expressed confusion over the announcement.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Audi confirms Bortoleto and Hulkenberg will remain for 2027 F1 season
Audi locked in its driver pairing for its second season as a works F1 team.
Grande Prêmio · +14 outlets
Haas sets timeline to decide 2027 F1 line-up as Esteban Ocon exit speculation grows
Team principal Ayao Komatsu said the call will come within weeks; Ocon has described himself as a free agent, with Rafael Camara favored for the seat.
Crash.net · +14 outlets

Golf18 stories ›

Presidents Cup opens at Medinah as captains announce Thursday four-ball pairings, Scheffler-Burns lead off
The biennial U.S. vs International team event begins Thursday at Medinah Country Club, with Jackson Koivun and Justin Thomas paired in the third match and Scott
ESPN · +14 outlets
Trump to attend Presidents Cup at Medinah; Secret Service issues security plea to fans
The president's planned appearance at Medinah has prompted a Secret Service security message to spectators and drawn comment from Team USA players.
EssentiallySports · +3 outlets
LPGA drops Scottish Open from 2027 schedule in major blow to the event
The removal of the Scottish Open from the 2027 LPGA slate marks a significant loss for one of the tour's established European stops.
EssentiallySports · +5 outlets
Report: PGA Tour alliance helped DP World Tour avoid a $72 million loss
The reported figure underscores the financial dependence of the DP World Tour on its partnership with the PGA Tour.
EssentiallySports
LIV Golf's exemption spot for The Open Championship remains 'under review'
Organizers have not yet decided whether LIV Golf players will retain a pathway into the Open, a key issue for the rival tour's status.
Daily Express US · +10 outlets
Bryson DeChambeau's latest numbers raise fresh questions about a PGA Tour return
New data points have revived speculation about whether the LIV Golf player could find a route back to the PGA Tour.
Yahoo Sports · +4 outlets

Tennis18 stories ›

Alcaraz calls for end to late-night Grand Slam finishes, says schedule load is "too much"
Alcaraz's public push after a 3:34am finish adds player pressure on Grand Slam organizers over scheduling and workload.
Yahoo Sports · +6 outlets
Agassi backs call for proper player break as stars flag exhaustion over crowded calendar
Agassi's intervention aligns an all-time great with current players pressing tours over off-season and scheduling demands.
Free Malaysia Today · +1 outlets
Gauff to become player-owner of Florida franchise in new World Team Tennis season
The move gives the league a top-ranked American star as both competitor and equity holder in its relaunched format.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Sinner's return plans revealed after missing US Open with injury
Details of the world number one's comeback schedule matter for tour rankings and the end-of-season calendar.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Italy beats host China 2-1 to reach Billie Jean King Cup semifinals
Paolini's singles and doubles wins keep Italy's title defense on track in the team competition.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Spain reaches Billie Jean King Cup semifinals for first time in 18 years, beating Kazakhstan
Spain saved 18 break points in the decisive doubles and will face Czechia in the semifinals Friday.
ESPN · +13 outlets

Fights18 stories ›

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua confirmed for Dec. 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium
The long-discussed all-British heavyweight fight is now officially set, with a world title on the line and record British paydays reported.
ESPN · +15 outlets
Raul Rosas Jr. defeats Raoni Barcelos at UFC Vegas 121 headliner, eyes title fights
The 21-year-old bantamweight passed his first five-round test and has repeatedly stated he wants multi-division UFC titles before a planned early retirement.
Sherdog · +8 outlets
Justin Gaethje uncertain about fighting again after stellar 2026 title run
The UFC lightweight champion is weighing retirement despite winning the belt, clouding the division's title picture.
msn · +4 outlets
Justin Gaethje reveals his next opponent for UFC lightweight title defense
Gaethje has named his preferred challenger, with Arman Tsarukyan and Ilia Topuria both in the conversation for the next shot.
Sports Illustrated · +14 outlets
Petr Yan plans knockout of Merab Dvalishvili in UFC 333 trilogy fight
Yan says his first win over Merab was no fluke and predicts a decisive finish in the third meeting, while criticizing the state of the bantamweight division.
boxingnews.com · +11 outlets
Eddie Hearn says Dana White will not be involved in Fury vs Joshua promotion
The promoter dispute adds a business dimension to the fight, with Hearn and White trading public claims about control of the event.
MMA Fighting · +14 outlets

The Book18 stories ›

New York sues Polymarket, alleging an illegal gambling operation targeting vulnerable users
New York Attorney General Letitia James' suit tests whether crypto-based prediction market contracts are unlicensed sports betting under state law.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
Massachusetts regulators expand probe into sportsbook AI use after DraftKings questions surface
The inquiry focuses on how operators deploy AI in betting products and marketing, an early test of state oversight of gambling algorithms.
CDC Gaming · +2 outlets
Indiana Gaming Commission rejects NCAA request to ban college player prop bets
The decision keeps college player props legal in Indiana despite NCAA integrity concerns over harassment and game manipulation.
Casino.com · +13 outlets
NBA and WNBA send second letter urging regulators to impose lifetime bans for betting harassment
The leagues and their players' unions are pressing regulators for stricter penalties as abuse of athletes tied to bets escalates.
Gambling.com · +3 outlets
Caesars shareholders approve Fertitta acquisition, one of gaming's largest deals
The vote moves forward a transaction that would reshape ownership of Caesars' casino and sports betting assets.
Sbcamericas · +13 outlets
Kalshi's push into sports betting tests rules governing prediction markets
Kalshi's expansion, and the controversy over its NCPG partnership, has become the central regulatory question for prediction markets this NFL season.
WSJ · +14 outlets