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Justin Verlander exits final career start in emotional scene at Comerica Park
The 43-year-old right-hander, who won a World Series with Houston but never with Detroit, ended his Hall of Fame career in front of Tigers fans after 20 seasons
ESPN · +7 outlets
Manchester City found guilty of most of 115 Premier League financial charges
An appeal is expected to drag English soccer into a prolonged legal fight over sanctions that could include points deductions, stripped titles or expulsion.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Texas holds off Tennessee 20-17 as Colin Simmons ties school sack record
The top-ranked Longhorns' win at Neyland Stadium, attended by President Trump, was overshadowed by Simmons' penalty for a vulgar celebration that he later apolo
CBS Sports · +12 outlets
Phillies to start Aaron Nola on two days' rest in fourth attempt to clinch wild card
With a $320M roster in danger of missing the postseason, Philadelphia turns to Nola against Tampa Bay amid a messy NL wild card race.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Bears QB Caleb Williams out for Monday night; Tyson Bagent returns to practice
Chicago faces Philadelphia without its starting quarterback as Bagent remains in the concussion protocol, leaving Case Keenum as the fallback option.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Bulls trade Rob Dillingham to Hornets for Buddy Hield and cash
The deal sends the 2024 No. 8 pick to his third team and gives Chicago a veteran shooter while Charlotte takes a flier on a young guard.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
NFL18 stories ›
Nick Chubb signs one-day contract to retire with Cleveland Browns
The four-time Pro Bowl running back, whose career was defined by his Browns tenure, formally retires with the franchise that drafted him.
Akron Beacon Journal · +14 outlets
Bears rule QB Caleb Williams out for Monday night vs. Eagles
Chicago will start a backup against Philadelphia after Williams' hamstring injury, with Tyson Bagent working back from the concussion protocol.
Nbcsports · +14 outlets
NFL says Rio's Maracana field is ready for Ravens-Cowboys Sunday game
League field officials said additional work was completed at the Brazilian venue after concerns about playing surface conditions for the international game.
Nbcsports · +11 outlets
Matt LaFleur under fire as Packers' offensive woes, hot-seat talk mount
Green Bay's lopsided loss in Atlanta has amplified scrutiny of the head coach and the team's struggling offense in the early 2026 season.
Yahoo Sports · +13 outlets
Giants QB Jaxson Dart out for season, team weighs veteran QB options
New York is searching for quarterback help after Dart's season-ending injury, with the team adding Jake Haener to the roster in the meantime.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Packers sign veteran G Laken Tomlinson off Cowboys practice squad
Green Bay addressed offensive line depth by poaching a veteran guard from a Dallas practice squad one day before the teams' Brazil matchup.
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NBA18 stories ›
Warriors, Stephen Curry agree to 2-year, $116M extension
The deal keeps the four-time champion in Golden State and makes him the first NBA player to pass $600 million in career earnings.
ESPN · +14 outlets
LeBron James: Maxey friendship and helping Embiid win a title drove Sixers decision
James explained his reasoning for signing with Philadelphia after leaving the Cavaliers, ending his second Cleveland stint.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Hornets' Kon Knueppel out with hamstring injury, likely to miss start of season
Charlotte will be without its young star for at least the preseason, a significant early blow to its 2026-27 hopes.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Kyrie Irving cleared for camp, says he is under no restrictions after 19-month ACL recovery
The Mavericks guard returns for 2026-27 after a long layoff, calling the injury the best thing that happened to him.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Bulls trade Rob Dillingham to Hornets for Buddy Hield and cash
Chicago moves the young guard to Charlotte in a deal that reshapes both backcourts ahead of training camp.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Knicks' Jalen Brunson cleared for training camp after offseason wrist surgery
The Finals MVP is ready to defend New York's title after a procedure on his wrist.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
MLB18 stories ›
Guardians clinch third straight AL Central title, earn first-round playoff bye
Cleveland erased a six-game mid-August deficit to the White Sox and secured the No. 2 seed in the AL playoffs.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Dodgers' Blake Treinen injures shoulder warming up, out for postseason
Treinen is done for the year after hurting his shoulder in the bullpen, removing a key arm from Los Angeles' playoff relief corps.
Mlbtraderumors · +14 outlets
Justin Verlander makes final MLB start for Tigers, exits after daughter's mound visit
The 43-year-old right-hander was activated from the 60-day IL for his career finale, and Detroit walked off a win over Pittsburgh.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Rangers' Josh Jung fractures right hand, placed on 10-day IL
The All-Star third baseman's injury is a major blow as Texas chases the AL West title and a .500 record on the final day.
Mlbtraderumors · +13 outlets
Padres place Casey Mize on 15-day IL with right ankle sprain before playoffs
San Diego loses a rotation piece just as it secures home-field advantage for a wild-card rematch with the Cubs.
Mlbtraderumors · +14 outlets
Padres clinch No. 4 seed, will host Cubs in wild-card series rematch
San Diego beat Arizona 10-7 to wrap up home-field advantage in a best-of-three wild card round against the fifth-seeded Cubs.
ESPN · +10 outlets
NHL18 stories ›
Blue Jackets re-sign Adam Fantilli to six-year, $82.5 million deal, ending impasse
The contract makes Fantilli the highest-paid player in Blue Jackets history and settles a prolonged negotiation before the season opens.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Mark Stone signs eight-year, $76 million contract with Golden Knights
The captain's long-term extension locks up a core piece as Vegas transitions to a new head coach.
NHL.com · +14 outlets
Mike Treliving out as Flames general manager after nine seasons
Calgary changes leadership at the top of hockey operations days before the season starts.
NHL.com · +14 outlets
NHL estimates $127.5 million salary cap for 2028-29
A sharply rising cap ceiling would reshape contract negotiations and team building across the league.
dailyfaceoff.com · +14 outlets
Braden Thompson agrees to seven-year contract extension with Sabres
Buffalo commits long term to a key young forward as it tries to end its playoff drought.
NHL.com · +1 outlets
Josh Norris signs eight-year, $63.6 million contract with Senators
Ottawa secures a top-six center on a long-term deal ahead of the season opener.
NHL.com · +6 outlets
CFB18 stories ›
No. 1 Texas holds off No. 14 Tennessee 20-17 as Colin Simmons ties program sack record with five
Texas won its first game at Neyland Stadium behind a dominant defensive performance, with Simmons matching a Longhorns single-game sack record.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Protect College Sports Act: ESPN sorts facts from myths as Senate weighs landmark bill
The bill would reshape college athletics with provisions on salary caps, player unions and roster spots as Congress considers passage.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith posts 200 receiving yards and four TDs in 42-19 rout of Illinois
Smith became just the second Buckeye ever with at least 200 receiving yards and four touchdowns in a game, joining Terry Glenn.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Maryland coach Mike Locksley vows to fix program after 54-3 home loss to UCLA
Locksley acknowledged mounting questions about his job status after the blowout, with the loss intensifying scrutiny of his tenure and Maryland's competitivenes
ESPN · +4 outlets
Wake Forest upsets No. 16 Louisville 30-27 after blocking late field goal
Wake Forest sealed the road upset by blocking Louisville's field goal attempt with 15 seconds left.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Colin Simmons apologizes for unsportsmanlike penalty after miming urinating on field at Tennessee
Simmons drew a flag for simulating using the restroom during the first half, and Texas later trolled Tennessee over the shared UT acronym after the win.
ESPN · +3 outlets
CBB18 stories ›
Nevada's Steve Alford to retire after 2026-27 season, ending 36-year coaching career
Alford, who has coached Iowa, New Mexico, UCLA and Nevada, will end a career spanning more than three decades after one final season with the Wolf Pack.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Duke's Jon Scheyer says he is in for the 'long haul' after Mavericks interest
Scheyer called Duke his dream job and committed to staying, closing off an offseason in which he drew NBA interest from Dallas.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Five-star forward Moussa Kamissoko commits to Syracuse, first five-star for McNamara
The commitment is the first five-star recruit of Gerry McNamara's head coaching tenure at Syracuse and reshapes the program's 2027 class.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Arkansas freshman Miikka Muurinen, a 7-foot Finn and ex-European pro, cleared to play
The 7-footer's eligibility clearance adds a pro-experienced big man to Arkansas' frontcourt for the coming season.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Lakers summer league player sues for injunction to rejoin college team for a 5th year
The suit adds to the wave of eligibility cases testing how NCAA rules treat players who have competed professionally or in the NBA's summer league.
NewsNation · +2 outlets
Michigan's Roddy Gayle Jr. granted preliminary injunction in Niagara County court
Gayle, a key member of Michigan's NCAA championship team, won a court injunction as eligibility litigation continues to reshape college rosters.
facebook.com · +13 outlets
Soccer18 stories ›
Sources: Man City found guilty of almost all 115 Premier League financial charges
A verdict finding the club guilty of the vast majority of its financial rule breaches sets up unprecedented sanctions questions and potential compensation claim
ESPN · +14 outlets
Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga demand FIFA governance reform, attack Infantino
Europe's biggest leagues issued a joint statement branding FIFA 'not fit for purpose' and opposing the president's power expansion.
OneFootball · +15 outlets
England 2-3 Spain: World champions punish Kane's missed penalty in Wembley thriller
Spain came from behind to beat England in the Nations League opener at Wembley, exposing familiar questions about England against top-tier opponents.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Man City chairman says 'nothing has changed' as club insists it will prove innocence
Khaldoon Al Mubarak and former midfielder Rodri publicly backed the club's position after reports of a guilty verdict on the financial charges.
BBC · +14 outlets
Republic of Ireland players vote to play Israel Nations League fixtures
The FAI confirmed the controversial match will go ahead, with players planning black armbands in recognition of lives lost in the Gaza conflict.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Cavan Sullivan, 16, becomes youngest USMNT starter since Freddy Adu in 2006
Mauricio Pochettino handed the teenager a landmark debut as the USMNT beat Peru in its first match of the new World Cup cycle.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Motor18 stories ›
George Russell holds off Max Verstappen to win Azerbaijan Grand Prix and cut Antonelli's title lead
Russell's third win of 2026 trims Kimi Antonelli's championship advantage as the season enters its closing stretch.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Lando Norris calls for a race ban for Franco Colapinto after Baku pile-up ends his race
Norris said 'some drivers shouldn't be in Formula 1' after Colapinto's lap-36 restart error took out both McLaren and Alpine cars.
Motorsport · +15 outlets
NASCAR cancels Cup practice and qualifying at Kansas again, Joey Logano takes pole
Rain forced NASCAR to set the Kansas Chase field by its owner-points and last-race metric for the third time in four playoff races.
Motorsport · +15 outlets
Franco Colapinto gets five-place grid penalty for Malaysian GP after causing Baku crash
The Alpine driver was penalised for the restart pile-up that eliminated him, Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Kyle Larson leads Denny Hamlin by one point as Kansas rainout sets Cup playoff lineup
The Kansas starting order was finalized without qualifying, leaving a single point between the two title contenders.
the-messenger.com · +4 outlets
Colapinto apologises to Gasly and Norris for 'big mistake' that caused Azerbaijan GP crash
Alpine's double DNF prompted internal review as Gasly said he felt 'crushed' by the lost points.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Golf18 stories ›
Internationals sweep United States in foursomes to take rare Presidents Cup lead
The International team's foursomes sweep gave it its largest lead over the U.S. after two sessions since 1998, with the Americans only trimming the margin in Sa
ESPN · +13 outlets
U.S. benches Scottie Scheffler for Presidents Cup afternoon session
Captain Brandt Snedeker sat the world No. 1 for the Saturday afternoon session, drawing questions about Scheffler's form and pressure after a poor team-events r
EssentiallySports · +14 outlets
Cameron Smith casts doubt on LIV Golf future, citing unresolved 'downsides'
Smith said he needs more answers about the league's direction as LIV faces reported financial turmoil.
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LIV Golf's reported bankruptcy leaves Bryson DeChambeau facing 'unemployed' jibes
The reported collapse raises questions about player contracts and the future of the Saudi-backed circuit.
EssentiallySports · +1 outlets
Matt Fitzpatrick takes five-shot lead into final round of Open de France
Fitzpatrick shot 6-under 65 Saturday at the DP World Tour event, while Tommy Fleetwood withdrew with illness.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Lauren Coughlin becomes first in LPGA history to open a round with nine straight birdies
Coughlin birdied her first nine holes at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship on Saturday.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Tennis18 stories ›
Alcaraz calls for Grand Slam matches to end by 11pm, citing player burnout
The world number one's push to cap late-night finishes adds to growing player concern over scheduling and recovery at the majors.
UA.NEWS · +14 outlets
Svitolina seals Ukraine's first Billie Jean King Cup final berth
Ukraine advances to the final for the first time, a result Svitolina called a special moment for the team amid the country's wartime circumstances.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Sinner withdraws from China Open as knee injury lingers
The defending champion will not return in Beijing, further delaying his comeback from the injury.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Czechia reach Billie Jean King Cup final as Noskova and Muchova win singles
The 2-0 win over Spain gives Czechia a shot at the title in the same competition Ukraine also advanced from.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Alcaraz and Mensik doubles win gives Team Europe 3-1 Laver Cup lead
Team Europe took the opening-day advantage in London over Team World, with Alcaraz involved in the closing doubles point.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Twelve players withdraw from China Open, including Pegula and Eala
The wave of pullouts mirrors scheduling and injury pressures that have shaped the late-season hard-court swing.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Fights18 stories ›
Fury vs. Joshua officially set for Dec. 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, with WBA title on the line
The long-sought British heavyweight showdown is confirmed for Cardiff, with a WBA belt now attached, and its undercard and broadcast details being rolled out.
boxingnews.com · +14 outlets
WBA faces backlash over plan to add super title to Fury-Joshua as Gassiev team objects
Murat Gassiev's camp argues the sanctioning body is bypassing its reigning champion to boost the commercial value of Fury-Joshua.
boxing247.com · +13 outlets
UFC Fight Night 289 in Las Vegas: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos headlines full card and results
The UFC's Las Vegas card is underway with Raul Rosas Jr. meeting Raoni Barcelos in the main event and the promotion publishing official scorecards and results.
UFC.com · +13 outlets
Washington Post: men accused of targeting Trump's UFC fight met largely online
Reporting examines how the alleged plotters connected before the event.
The Washington Post · +1 outlets
Zuffa Boxing 11 results and scorecards, headlined by Fisher vs. Pirotton
The UFC-affiliated boxing promotion staged its 11th card with Johnny Fisher facing Michael Pirotton at London's Copper Box.
UFC.com · +14 outlets
Former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, 53, loses comeback fight after long layoff
Rahman returned to the ring more than a decade after retiring and was beaten by club-level opponent Phil Triantafillo.
talkSPORT · +7 outlets
The Book18 stories ›
Brazil's Lula bans online betting and fixed-odds sports wagering days before election
The move comes as Lula trails in polls ahead of the presidential vote and is paired with a consumer debt relief plan, hitting a fast-growing regulated betting m
afp.com · +13 outlets
Kalshi loses Sixth Circuit appeal over Ohio and Tennessee sports betting laws
The ruling widens a circuit split on whether event contracts are federally regulated swaps, forcing Kalshi to block users in the two states.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
New York sues Polymarket over sports prediction markets, echoing Kalshi fight
State regulators are testing whether prediction market operators must comply with New York gambling law, a question now before multiple courts.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
Prediction markets face federal uncertainty as lawmakers target the sector
Sen. Blumenthal and Rep. Tonko are pressing for gambling reform that explicitly covers prediction markets amid unresolved questions over who regulates them.
Sbcamericas · +7 outlets
ProPublica: DraftKings gave VIP treatment to a reporter betting like a problem gambler
The investigation adds to scrutiny of sportsbook VIP programs and responsible gambling practices, with a related class action alleging the app fueled compulsive
ProPublica · +2 outlets
Report: Barry Diller's $18bn MGM Resorts acquisition bid collapses
The deal would have reshaped casino and online gambling ownership just as Caesars shareholders approved a separate $17.6bn takeover.
Sbcamericas · +3 outlets