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Sources: Manchester City found guilty of majority of 115 Premier League financial breach charges
A verdict in the long-running case against the club appears to have been reached, and Premier League rivals are already seeking legal advice on possible compens
ESPN · +14 outlets
Cubs, White Sox, Guardians and Padres all clinch MLB playoff berths
Both Chicago clubs are headed to October, with the Brewers reaching 100 wins and locking up the No. 1 overall seed.
ESPN · +14 outlets
MLB lockout: 60 missed games could become the real deadline for a new CBA
Reporting outlines the potential fallout for broadcast deals and the calendar if a work stoppage drags into the season.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart to have knee surgery, out for rest of regular season
New York is targeting a Patrick Mahomes-style return timeline for its rookie quarterback after an early procedure.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Sparks fire head coach Lynne Roberts after two seasons without a playoff berth
Los Angeles made win-now roster moves in the offseason but still missed the postseason for a second straight year.
ESPN · +14 outlets
49ers' Nick Bosa out multiple weeks with calf injury amid D-line attrition
San Francisco's defensive front is increasingly shorthanded heading into a key NFC West matchup.
San Francisco Chronicle · +3 outlets
NFL18 stories ›
Nick Chubb signs one-day contract, retires as a Cleveland Brown
Chubb returns to the team that drafted him for a formal retirement after leaving following the 2024 season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Giants place QB Jaxson Dart on IR with season-ending injury
New York loses its young quarterback for the season, forcing a rework of the offense and roster.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Falcons beat Packers as Michael Penix Jr. returns from ACL injury
Atlanta ends Green Bay's run of 13 straight home-opening wins behind Bijan Robinson and Drake London.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Matt LaFleur under fire as Packers offensive woes and hot-seat talk mount
Green Bay's poor start and lopsided loss to Atlanta have intensified scrutiny of the head coach and staff.
Yahoo Sports · +11 outlets
Rams WR Puka Nacua doubtful for Broncos game, team targets Week 4 return
Nacua is likely to miss a second straight game as Los Angeles manages his recovery.
ESPN · +14 outlets
49ers DE Nick Bosa out multiple weeks with calf injury
San Francisco loses its five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher for a stretch of the season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NBA18 stories ›
Bob Pettit, the NBA's first MVP and a Hall of Famer, dies at 93
Pettit was an All-Star in all 11 of his NBA seasons with the Milwaukee/St. Louis Hawks and was named the league's first MVP in 1955-56.
ESPN · +14 outlets
LeBron James says Maxey friendship, desire to help Embiid win a title drove 76ers signing
James explained on his 'Mind the Game' podcast that his relationship with Tyrese Maxey and a wish to help Joel Embiid win his first championship factored into h
ESPN · +12 outlets
Kyrie Irving cleared with no restrictions after 19-month ACL recovery
Irving, entering the season alongside Cooper Flagg in Dallas, said the left knee injury he called 'probably the best thing that happened to me' no longer limits
ESPN · +13 outlets
Knicks' Jalen Brunson fully cleared for camp after offseason wrist surgery
Brunson, who led New York to an NBA title, acknowledged the left wrist procedure and said he is ready for the 2026-27 season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Hornets' Kon Knueppel out at least all preseason with hamstring injury
Charlotte announced the rookie wing will miss the entire preseason and could sit out the start of the regular season, a significant blow to the roster.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Cooper Flagg rookie debut patch card sells for NBA-record $8.04 million
The 1-of-1 card from Flagg's Mavericks debut set a record for a basketball trading card in a Fanatics Collect sale.
ESPN · +14 outlets
MLB18 stories ›
Diamondbacks place RHP Corbin Burnes on 15-day IL with shoulder inflammation during wild-card push
Burnes was scratched from a scheduled start as Arizona fights for the NL's final wild-card spot, leaving the rotation shorthanded.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Mariners closer Andres Munoz lands on 15-day IL with knee inflammation, ending his season
Seattle loses its All-Star closer for the stretch run and recalls righty Troy Taylor to fill the bullpen spot.
Mlbtraderumors · +7 outlets
Yankees' Aaron Judge and Aaron Boone address discord over calf injury ahead of playoffs
Boone said he spoke with Judge after the captain publicly questioned the team's handling of his injury status.
ESPN · +6 outlets
MLB braces for CBA lockout impact on broadcast deals as December 1 deadline nears
The current collective bargaining agreement expires December 1 and owners are widely expected to lock out the players, with new reporting detailing the fallout
Mlbtraderumors · +8 outlets
Red Sox catcher Willson Contreras doubts playoff availability after injury setback
Boston's playoff hopes take a hit as Contreras expresses uncertainty about returning for the wild-card series against the Yankees.
Al Bat · +13 outlets
Phillies' Luis Arraez diagnosed with ankle sprain, X-rays clean
Philadelphia is monitoring its All-Star infielder day to day rather than placing him on the injured list as it lines up postseason contingencies.
Mlbtraderumors · +11 outlets
NHL18 stories ›
Adam Fantilli signs 6-year, $82.5M deal with Blue Jackets, becomes team's highest-paid player
The contract ends a lengthy impasse and makes Fantilli the highest-paid player in Columbus franchise history.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Hurricanes sign goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to 2-year, $7.9M extension through 2028-29
The extension locks up the defending champion Hurricanes' goaltending tandem at an average annual value of $3.95 million.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Sharks name Macklin Celebrini, 20, youngest captain in franchise history
The 2024 No. 1 pick takes the captaincy after a breakout season, becoming the youngest player to hold the role in Sharks history.
ESPN · +10 outlets
NHL and Michelob ULTRA announce multiyear US partnership, Anheuser-Busch brand becomes official beer partner
The league-wide deal makes Michelob ULTRA a top-tier NHL sponsor and expands Anheuser-Busch's footprint across the league, including a Red Wings tie-in.
NHL.com · +7 outlets
Carolina Hurricanes enter 2026-27 as defending Stanley Cup champions, open season as repeat favorites
Projections and season previews frame Carolina as ready to repeat while Florida remains a top challenger.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
Blackhawks sign forward Moore to 5-year, $21.25M contract
Chicago commits long term to a young forward as it rebuilds around its recent draft class.
NHL.com · +6 outlets
CFB18 stories ›
Rivals begins charging high school athletes $499 for evaluation and ranking consideration, drawing backlash
The recruiting site's new pay-to-play tier has drawn criticism from college GMs, former players and media, who argue paid evaluations distort the recruiting ran
Awful Announcing · +7 outlets
American Conference says it is not proactively pursuing expansion as Miami (Ohio), James Madison and UConn inquire
The conference issued a statement after sources said three schools approached about potentially joining, leaving their membership futures unresolved.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Senate weighs Protect College Sports Act covering salary caps, player unions and roster limits
ESPN sorts out what the landmark bill would and would not do as the Senate moves toward a vote on college sports governance.
ESPN · +2 outlets
Tennessee linebackers coach William Inge hospitalized with personal medical issue ahead of Texas game
The school announced the assistant's hospitalization days before the Volunteers host No. 1 Texas, an absence that affects game-week preparations.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Sarkisian says Texas is preparing for headset communication issues with Trump attending Tennessee game
The Texas coach cited the president's early exit from last season's Indiana-Miami title game as evidence that security-related headset outages can occur.
ESPN · +14 outlets
CFP committee will consider strength-of-conference metric in selection, report says
Adding a conference-strength measure would formalize how the committee weighs schedules when picking and seeding the 12-team field.
On3 · +5 outlets
CBB18 stories ›
Nevada coach Steve Alford to retire after 2026-27 season, ending 36-year career
Alford's career included head coaching stops at Iowa, New Mexico, UCLA and Nevada, with the final season set for 2026-27.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Judge grants Michigan's Roddy Gayle Jr. a fifth year of eligibility in NCAA court case
The preliminary injunction from a Niagara County court keeps a key member of Michigan's NCAA championship team eligible for another season.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
SLU's Avila sues NCAA in bid to return for another season
The suit adds to a wave of eligibility litigation against the NCAA by players seeking additional college seasons.
spectrumlocalnews.com · +2 outlets
Duke's Jon Scheyer says he is in for the 'long haul' after Mavericks interest
Scheyer called Duke his dream job after an offseason in which the NBA's Mavericks pursued him.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Ex-NC State sports medicine director arrested on indictment alleging sexual abuse of student-athletes
Robert Michael Murphy was indicted on multiple felony and misdemeanor counts involving male student-athletes he treated.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Miami's Malik Reneau returning after court grants eligibility
A court ruling restores the Hurricanes star to the roster for the coming season.
Orlando Sentinel · +14 outlets
Soccer18 stories ›
Man City reportedly found guilty on majority of 115 Premier League financial charges
A verdict after more than two years of proceedings would leave the club facing significant sanctions, compensation claims from rival clubs and questions over ti
ESPN · +14 outlets
Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga and Serie A demand fundamental FIFA governance reform
Europe's top four leagues jointly branded FIFA 'not fit for purpose' and attacked Infantino's 'exploitative ideas', raising pressure ahead of his re-election bi
BBC · +15 outlets
Infantino hires Martin Sorrell for survival campaign, pledges 'culture of dialogue'
The FIFA president is seeking outside communications help after uproar over a secretive World Cup sell-off plan and mounting pressure from top European leagues.
New York Post · +2 outlets
Mbappe injured moments after scoring in Zidane's France debut win over Turkey
Zinedine Zidane's first match in charge of France ended in a 1-0 Nations League win but with concern over Kylian Mbappe's knee ahead of the rest of the internat
ESPN · +10 outlets
Pochettino admits 'regret' over Balogun suspension and its impact on USMNT
The USMNT coach said the World Cup red card appeal process changed the energy around his squad, a rare public admission of a costly episode.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Australia as Ancelotti criticises Townsville pitch
Rayan's late equaliser rescued Brazil, but both squads complained about the playing surface at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Motor18 stories ›
Russell takes dominant Azerbaijan GP pole as title leader Antonelli crashes out in Q1
Antonelli will start 16th after hitting the wall at Turn 1, handing Mercedes team-mate Russell a chance to cut into the championship lead.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Blaney arrives at Kansas still sporting a black eye, says Bristol fracas with Hocevar is behind him
NASCAR issued no penalties for the post-race confrontation at Bristol, and both drivers are moving on ahead of the Kansas Chase race.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Verstappen labels Baku qualifying a 'disaster' after engine problem, will start eighth
Red Bull had shown pace in final practice but a deployment-related engine issue ended its challenge for pole.
ESPN · +5 outlets
NASCAR cancels Truck Series practice and qualifying at Kansas due to weather; Sanchez gets pole
Rain washed out the on-track sessions, setting the starting lineup by points and tightening the Truck Series playoff picture.
motorbiscuit.com · +14 outlets
NASCAR Hall of Fame to open Kyle Busch Victory Lane exhibit
The exhibit honors Busch's career after tributes from the NASCAR community and beyond.
Nascar Hall of Fame · +13 outlets
F1 closing in on 1 billion global fans, Domenicali says, citing younger and female audiences
The F1 CEO credited driver personalities and broader access for the growth in viewership.
Motorsport · +4 outlets
Golf18 stories ›
U.S. leads Presidents Cup 1 point after Day 1 fourballs as Scheffler and Burns win together
The U.S. team hung on to win the opening four-ball session at Medinah, with Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns earning their first match win as partners on their f
ESPN · +13 outlets
Report: PGA Tour alliance helped DP World Tour avoid a $72 million loss
The reported figure underscores how dependent the DP World Tour has become on its strategic partnership with the PGA Tour.
EssentiallySports · +1 outlets
Jon Rahm leaves LIV future open as Bryson DeChambeau's numbers raise PGA Tour return questions
Both LIV golfers' comments and competitive form have revived speculation about whether they might someday return to the PGA Tour.
Yahoo Sports · +9 outlets
PGA Tour weighs more Chicago-area events as major-market strategy comes into focus
The Presidents Cup at Medinah has renewed debate over how the PGA Tour balances major markets against established tournament markets in its schedule.
USA Today · +2 outlets
Wyndham Clark calls Medinah crowd 'kind of dead', then challenges fans to be louder
Clark's critique of the Day 1 atmosphere at Medinah Country Club drew attention as the U.S. team tries to build home-course energy at the Presidents Cup.
ESPN · +13 outlets
U.S. Ryder Cup team unveils new 2027 qualification system
The revised qualification criteria will govern how American players earn automatic spots for the 2027 Ryder Cup.
roundtable.io · +14 outlets
Tennis18 stories ›
Alcaraz calls for Grand Slam matches to end by 11pm after 3.30am US Open finish
The world No 1 wants tennis authorities to cap late-night scheduling, arguing the current situation is 'too much' for players and fans.
Geo Super · +12 outlets
Sinner withdraws from China Open as knee injury lingers, delaying return
The defending champion will not play in Beijing, extending his absence after he also missed the US Open with the injury.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Czechia beats Spain 2-0 to reach Billie Jean King Cup final as Noskova, Muchova win
Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova swept their singles matches to send Czechia into the title tie.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Italy beats host China 2-1 to reach Billie Jean King Cup semifinals
Jasmine Paolini won both her singles and doubles matches as Italy recovered from a set down in the quarterfinals.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Agassi calls for proper off-season break for exhausted tennis players
The eight-time Grand Slam champion says the calendar leaves players without adequate recovery time.
Free Malaysia Today · +6 outlets
WTA to launch 'The Six' exhibition event, a women's answer to Six Kings Slam
The tour's new six-player exhibition adds a marquee off-season event to the women's calendar.
Khel Now · +8 outlets
Fights18 stories ›
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua confirmed for Dec. 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, WBA title on the line
The long-sought all-British heavyweight superfight is set for Cardiff with a WBA world title attached and no rematch clause, though the sanctioning move has dra
ESPN · +15 outlets
UFC Fight Night 289 (Vegas 121): Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos weigh-in results, 24 fighters make weight
Raul Rosas Jr. and Raoni Barcelos both made weight for the headliner of Saturday's UFC Fight Night card in Las Vegas.
Sherdog · +11 outlets
UFC's return to Madison Square Garden features Ciryl Gane title defense
Reuters reports Gane will defend his heavyweight title at the promotion's New York card.
Reuters · +14 outlets
Arman Tsarukyan makes case for lightweight crown after UFC 331 statement win over Mauricio Ruffy
Tsarukyan's wrestling-heavy win over Ruffy reshaped the lightweight rankings, with his coach detailing the strategy and critics faulting Ruffy's approach.
MMA Fighting · +4 outlets
Trump and Dana White kick off UFC event on the White House South Lawn
The UFC staged a card at the White House, an unusual venue for a major MMA event with political overtones.
NBC News · +13 outlets
Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes at UFC 334 could add a backup fighter after contender's offer
The anticipated Harrison-Nunes bout may get a standby replacement, with at least one ex-UFC fighter predicting Harrison wins.
Bloody Elbow · +6 outlets
The Book18 stories ›
Lula bans fixed-odds online betting in Brazil from Oct. 6, days before presidential election
Brazil's president is halting betting operators ahead of a tight reelection race, alongside a new debt relief plan, a move that upends one of the world's larges
abcnews.com · +14 outlets
Sixth Circuit rules Kalshi's sports event contracts are not swaps, letting Ohio and Tennessee enforce gambling laws
The appellate loss is the second such setback for Kalshi and hands states a clearer path to regulate sports prediction markets.
Sbcamericas · +9 outlets
Barron's: prediction markets take another legal hit; Robinhood and sports betting stocks in focus
Investors are weighing how fresh court rulings on event contracts affect listed operators tied to prediction markets and sportsbooks.
Barron's
DraftKings NFL handle rises 15% as prediction market volume surges
The operator's NFL betting volume growth comes as prediction market platforms siphon betting activity away from traditional sportsbooks.
SCCG Management · +10 outlets
ProPublica: DraftKings gave VIP treatment to a reporter who deliberately bet like a problem gambler
The investigation adds to scrutiny of sportsbook VIP programs and responsible gambling practices ahead of regulatory attention on the industry.
ProPublica
Massachusetts expands probe of gambling companies' use of AI after DraftKings questions surface
State regulators are examining how sportsbooks deploy artificial intelligence in marketing and player interaction.
The New York Times · +2 outlets