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Top18 stories ›

Giants trade for Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy, send 2027 fifth-round pick to Minnesota
New York moved for a former first-round QB after Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury, but the team says Jameis Winston remains the starter.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Manchester City found guilty of majority of Premier League financial charges; CEO issues defiant message
The verdict drew sharp reaction across the sport, including from USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino and former City goalkeeper Joe Hart.
BBC · +14 outlets
Maple Leafs trade Matthew Knies to Blue Jackets for Kirill Marchenko, sign him to six-year extension
Toronto reshaped its top six on the eve of the season, acquiring Columbus's leading scorer and locking him up long term.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield out at least three weeks with dislocated thumb; rookie Jalon Daniels to start
Tampa Bay loses its starting quarterback to a throwing-hand injury suffered Sunday, with criticism aimed at the play call that preceded it.
ESPN · +13 outlets
NFL asks DHS to remove Brian Dawkins highlight video used in immigration enforcement post
The league and the Eagles say they did not grant permission for the footage to be used in the social media post.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
LeBron James says he envisioned joining Knicks before nixing idea after New York's title
At 76ers media day, James also addressed his decision to sign with Philadelphia and dismissed retirement talk.
ESPN · +4 outlets

NFL18 stories ›

Giants trade for Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy, send 2027 fifth-round pick to Minnesota
New York moved for the 2024 first-round pick after losing starting quarterback Jaxson Dart to a season-ending knee injury, though the team says Jameis Winston r
ESPN · +14 outlets
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield out at least three weeks with dislocated throwing thumb
Tampa Bay will be without its starter for a month or more, raising questions about the team's $165 million commitment at quarterback.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Dolphins RB De'Von Achane tears ACL, out for rest of 2026 season
Miami placed Achane on injured reserve after the injury in Sunday's loss to Kansas City, leaving a hole in its backfield.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Giants' Brian Burns has torn ACL, coach John Harbaugh confirms
New York lost its top pass rusher for the season a week after losing starting quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Nbcsports · +13 outlets
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson has ankle sprain, could play Sunday vs. Dolphins
MRI showed no long-term damage after Jefferson left Minnesota's win over Tampa Bay, and coach Kevin O'Connell said he avoided anything significant.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Jets RB Breece Hall considered week-to-week with quad injury
New York received relatively good news on one of its top offensive players after Sunday's loss to Detroit.
ESPN · +14 outlets

NBA18 stories ›

Clippers' Brandon Ingram to miss start of 2026-27 season after Achilles and heel surgery
The injury delays the debut of the centerpiece return from the Kawhi Leonard trade, deepening a rough offseason for a franchise already hit with salary cap pena
ESPN · +14 outlets
LeBron James says he envisioned joining Knicks before New York won the title
The revelation adds context to a summer in which James instead signed with Philadelphia and the Knicks ended their championship drought.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Jokic says he will sign Nuggets extension next summer: 'I'm going to sign next year'
The commitment ends speculation about the three-time MVP's future in Denver, with a supermax-scale extension expected to follow.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Clippers apologize to fans and vow to move past NBA salary cap investigation
The organization opened media day addressing stiff penalties that include a Steve Ballmer ban and the loss of five draft picks.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Kawhi Leonard declines to address NBA investigation, says focus is on Raptors
Leonard, now in Toronto after the Clippers trade, would not discuss the punishment tied to his former team.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
LeBron James opens 76ers chapter vowing a title: 'I didn't leave my family to lose in the second round'
Philadelphia's media day centered on integrating James and Jaylen Brown into a roster with championship expectations.
Marco Eagle · +9 outlets

MLB18 stories ›

Aaron Judge takes batting practice as Yankees weigh wild card roster spot vs. Red Sox
Judge, out since a Sept. 16 calf strain, is pushing to be added for the AL Wild Card Series opener while Boone calls his progress encouraging.
ESPN · +14 outlets
MLB playoffs open with Dodgers chasing a three-peat and Red Sox hosting Yankees
The 12-team bracket is set after Houston won the AL West at exactly .500, with wild card play starting Tuesday.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Luis Arraez left off Phillies' wild card roster with sprained ankle; Luzardo to open Game 1
Philadelphia loses its leadoff bat for the Atlanta series, with Jesus Luzardo lined up to start the opener after a quick return outing.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Rangers' Corey Seager has bone spur in elbow, may need minor surgery
Texas' president of baseball operations Chris Young said Seager played through the spur and addressed other offseason questions, including Josh Jung.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Cubs name Matthew Boyd Game 1 starter vs. Padres; Bregman's third-base status unclear
Boyd faces San Diego righty Michael King in the opener, while Alex Bregman's defensive availability remains undecided after facial fractures.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Mariners to hire experienced manager, with Torey Lovullo on radar, after firing four coaches
Seattle cleaned house on the staff after Dan Wilson was not retained, and is targeting a veteran skipper.
Mlbtraderumors · +2 outlets

NHL18 stories ›

Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko from Blue Jackets in trade that sends Matthew Knies to Columbus
Toronto lands the Blue Jackets' top scorer and signs him to a six-year extension, a swap that reshapes both clubs' top-six forward groups on the eve of the 2026
ESPN · +14 outlets
Pastrnak named Bruins captain, succeeding Brad Marchand as Boston's leader
Boston hands the captaincy to its star winger for the first time since Marchand's departure, marking a leadership transition for the franchise.
NHL.com · +14 outlets
Hurricanes, Panthers, Avalanche tabbed among top Stanley Cup favorites entering new season
Oddsmakers, executives, coaches and players converge on a small group of contenders, with Carolina, Florida and Colorado leading most lists.
ESPN · +8 outlets
NHL unveils new rule changes for 2026-27 while keeping Stanley Cup playoff bracket format
Rule tweaks take effect for the new season, but the league retains the existing postseason bracket structure.
Bleacher Report · +14 outlets
Rogers and Quebecor sign 12-year French-language NHL sublicensing agreement
The deal secures French-language NHL rights in Canada for more than a decade, extending the league's media footprint in Quebec.
scanx.trade · +13 outlets
Hurricanes receive Stanley Cup rings featuring hidden 'Storm Surge' details
Carolina's championship celebration continues with rings that include Easter eggs referencing the team's season-long identity.
ESPN · +3 outlets

CFB18 stories ›

Protect College Sports Act advances to final Senate vote as conferences draft a 'Plan B'
The landmark federal bill on NIL and athlete compensation nears a decisive vote, with conference leaders preparing alternatives in case it stalls.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
SEC, South Carolina suspend star DE Dylan Stewart one game for 'egregious contact' vs. Alabama
The joint SEC and school suspension sidelines South Carolina's best defender as coach Shane Beamer, already on the hot seat, faces mounting pressure.
ESPN · +2 outlets
Oregon QB Dante Moore concussed on hit while sliding; USC's Desman Stephens disciplined
The late hit on the sliding Ducks quarterback sparked a scuffle with USC and drew discipline plus public criticism from both head coaches.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Kamario Taylor refutes transfer portal rumors after Nick Saban's tampering remarks
Mississippi State's quarterback and coach Jeff Lebby publicly addressed speculation touched off by Saban's suggestion that rival programs should pursue him.
Sports Illustrated · +8 outlets
AP Top 25 after Week 4: Florida climbs to No. 8, its highest ranking since 2020
A Florida win over Ole Miss vaults the Gators up the polls while a shuffled Top 25 reflects a weekend of upsets.
ESPN · +14 outlets
ESPN's updated CFP and bowl projections after Week 4: Gators break into contention
Projection updates from ESPN, CBS and others show Florida and Alabama rising into the playoff picture after statement wins.
ESPN · +9 outlets

CBB18 stories ›

Senate passes Protect College Sports Act 77-22, sending federal athlete pay and transfer bill onward
The Senate vote moves the landmark federal bill a step toward becoming law, with provisions regulating athlete compensation and transfers that would reshape the
ESPN · +14 outlets
Big Ten adopts rule barring men's and women's basketball players from regaining eligibility after turning pro
The conference rule closes a roster pathway at a time when professional options and eligibility rules are in flux.
ESPN · +2 outlets
Court injunction clears Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey to rejoin basketball program
The ruling is part of a wave of legal challenges testing NCAA and conference eligibility restrictions.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle · +3 outlets
Kansas enters early Top 25 And 1 after Tre White cleared to play by court ruling
The eligibility decision shifts preseason rankings for a Kansas roster reliant on White's availability.
CBS Sports · +13 outlets
Alabama extends athletic director Greg Byrne two years, average base salary $2.67M through 2033
The raise reflects continued escalation in SEC athletic department compensation.
ESPN
Ex-NC State sports medicine director waives extradition in sex abuse case
Robert Murphy faces 32 counts of sexually abusing 14 male athletes and denies the allegations.
ESPN · +3 outlets

Soccer18 stories ›

Manchester City found guilty of majority of 115 Premier League charges; club to fight punishment
A verdict on City's 115 alleged financial rule breaches has reportedly landed, and the club is preparing to appeal while the Premier League pushes for sanctions
BBC · +14 outlets
La Liga president Tebas demands equal rules and transparency after Man City verdict
Tebas renewed his long-running criticism of City's spending and used the verdict to press for stricter financial controls across European football.
footballtransfers.com · +9 outlets
Spain beat England 3-2 at Wembley to open Nations League campaign
The World Cup holders came from behind to win in London, prompting England boss Thomas Tuchel to criticize his side's individual errors.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Infantino backs paying FIFA member federations a share of record World Cup revenue
FIFA's president has signaled support for a UEFA and Concacaf proposal to distribute funds to member associations, amid debate over another World Cup expansion.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Spain win U-20 Women's World Cup, beating North Korea on penalties
Spain added the U-20 Women's World Cup to its growing trophy haul with a shootout win over North Korea, extending its dominance across age groups.
NK News · +12 outlets
USMNT routs Peru as Pochettino hands out 11 debuts
A young, experimental United States side impressed in a lopsided friendly, setting the tone for the run toward the 2030 World Cup.
ESPN · +9 outlets

Motor18 stories ›

Larson wins Kansas Cup race, takes control of NASCAR Chase standings
Kyle Larson passed Chase Briscoe late at Kansas for his second 2026 Chase win, moving to the top of the playoff standings with three races before the finale.
Motorsport · +15 outlets
Norris apologises to Colapinto after calling for a ban over Baku crash
The reigning champion publicly apologised for saying the Alpine driver should be banned and for suggesting some drivers do not belong in F1 after the Azerbaijan
ESPN · +15 outlets
Denny Hamlin calls for bans after Corey Heim attacked at Martinsville
Heim was surrounded and struck by members of a rival late model team near the Martinsville infield hot dog stand after the ValleyStar Credit Union 300.
Motorsport · +6 outlets
McLaren Racing projected to become first F1 team to top $1bn revenue
Sky News reported McLaren Racing Ltd's 2025 accounts will show it as the first Formula 1 team to pass $1 billion in annual revenue.
Motorsport · +10 outlets
FedEx named title sponsor of NASCAR Truck Series from 2027
The series lands a new title partner as NASCAR reshapes its national touring series sponsorship lineup for the 2027 season.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
George Russell wins Azerbaijan GP as Mercedes form raises title questions
Russell's pole-to-flag Baku win cut into Kimi Antonelli's championship lead and prompted debate over whether Mercedes has finally unlocked its 2026 car.
Motorsport · +14 outlets

Golf18 stories ›

U.S. rallies in singles to win 11th straight Presidents Cup, beating Internationals 17-13 at Medinah
The Americans overturned a three-point deficit with the most lopsided singles session in Presidents Cup history, extending a run that now points toward next Sep
ESPN · +13 outlets
Internationals take historic 10.5-7.5 lead into Sunday singles before U.S. comeback
The Internationals led by three points after Saturday, putting U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker under scrutiny over lineup decisions including resting Scheffler.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Scottie Scheffler concedes lengthy putt after fan yells during Echavarria's swing at Medinah
The World No. 1 was praised for sportsmanship after conceding a par putt in his singles match, while also calling out heckling from the galleries.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Matt Fitzpatrick eases to French Open win, his fourth DP World Tour title of 2026
The Englishman's Open de France victory came the same week Tommy Fleetwood withdrew from the event citing illness.
ESPN · +10 outlets
DP World Tour posts £3.3M profit but financial strain shows a £64M loss masked by PGA Tour support
The European tour's accounts highlight its dependence on PGA Tour backing amid an ongoing funding crisis in professional golf.
EssentiallySports
LIV Golf players publicly criticize league for keeping them in the dark on its future
Cameron Smith and other major champions say the lack of answers is making it hard to plan, amid the league's ongoing uncertainty.
Today's Golfer · +4 outlets

Tennis16 stories ›

Grand Slam council announced with 12-player panel set to meet tennis majors; Djokovic included, Alcaraz and Gauff absent
A new player council is being formed to engage the four Grand Slam tournaments on player issues, with the makeup of the panel drawing attention for who is and i
Free Malaysia Today · +3 outlets
John McEnroe urges Alcaraz, Sinner and Sabalenka to boycott Grand Slams in prize money fight
The former champion's call for a player boycott comes as players conclude their public protest over Grand Slam prize money distribution.
The Times · +8 outlets
Alexander Zverev clinches Laver Cup for Team Europe with win over Alex Tien
Zverev's decisive points sealed the Laver Cup title for Team Europe after Alcaraz had given Europe leads on the opening two days in London.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Zverev closes on Jannik Sinner in ATP rankings as Arthur Fils makes top 10 debut
The post-US Open rankings update shows Elena Rybakina at No. 1 on the women's side and Ben Shelton moving up.
olympics.com · +14 outlets
Noskova and Muchova seal Billie Jean King Cup for Czechia, a 12th title
The Wimbledon finalists teamed up to deliver Czechia another Billie Jean King Cup crown, extending the country's deep tennis legacy.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Alex Eala beats Patcharin Cheapchandej to reach Asian Games quarterfinals
Eala's winning start in the Asian Games draw comes as questions are raised about whether her scheduling there could cost her elsewhere.
ESPN · +13 outlets

Fights18 stories ›

UFC's Raoni Barcelos 'stable, alert' after hospitalization following TKO loss to Raul Rosas Jr.
The UFC bantamweight was stretchered out of the UFC Vegas 121 main event and taken to hospital, with the promotion and his coaches later reporting he was stable
ESPN · +10 outlets
Formal objection lodged over Fury vs. Joshua being sanctioned as a world title fight
Murat Gassiev's team formally objected to the WBA over plans to make the Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury bout a title fight, putting the blockbuster at risk of collap
talkSPORT · +6 outlets
Raoni Barcelos issues first statement since UFC Vegas 121 medical scare
Barcelos thanked fans and confirmed his recovery after the frightening fifth-round finish, while peers including Renato Moicano praised him as a warrior.
Cageside Press · +12 outlets
UFC 332 loses a title fight after Valentina Shevchenko is stripped
The Salt Lake City card's lineup changed with the removal of a championship bout from the event.
boxingnews.com · +6 outlets
Raul Rosas Jr. says he feared Raoni Barcelos may have died, faces backlash over celebration
The 21-year-old's dramatic UFC Vegas 121 win drew scrutiny over his post-fight reaction while he said he was praying for his opponent's health.
Si · +9 outlets
Johnny Fisher beats Michael Pirotton by majority decision in Zuffa Boxing debut
The British heavyweight won the first fight staged under Zuffa Boxing, the UFC parent company's new promotional venture.
ESPN · +9 outlets

The Book18 stories ›

Flutter and Entain warn of revenue hit after Brazil bans online betting
Brazil's abrupt ban on regulated online betting less than two years after legalization forces the two European operators to reassess 2026 forecasts, while Geniu
Reuters · +12 outlets
Federal court rules Kalshi must obey Tennessee gambling laws; state halts its sports contracts
A second federal ruling against Kalshi extends state gambling jurisdiction over prediction markets, with Ohio's governor and Tennessee regulators now moving to
Tennessee Lookout · +14 outlets
FanDuel parent Flutter under pressure as investors sour on the sportsbook business
Sportico examines the market's deteriorating view of Flutter's US operations despite FanDuel's dominant share of the American sports betting market.
Sportico.com
DraftKings becomes exclusive NHL sportsbook partner for 2026-27 on Prime
The deal deepens DraftKings' league-level sports marketing footprint and continues the trend of operators buying exclusive rights packages.
Gambling News · +3 outlets
NCPG executive director Heather Maurer resigns amid Kalshi deal fallout
The departure comes after controversy over the problem gambling nonprofit's ties to the prediction market operator, raising questions about industry influence o
Sbcamericas · +7 outlets
Sports betting companies face image crisis heading into the NFL season
Negative coverage of gambling harm and regulatory scrutiny is pressuring operators' public standing even as they spend heavily on advertising.
thehill.com · +14 outlets