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Top18 stories ›

Man City found guilty of all 115 Premier League financial breach charges, league cites 'sham' deals
The verdict, covering 2009-10 through 2017-18, opens questions about sanctions including possible points deductions or relegation.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NBA reviewing finalist bids for Las Vegas expansion team in $12B-$13B range
Three ownership groups remain in contention for a franchise that would set a record price for an NBA team.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Senate votes 77-22 to pass Protect College Sports Act, Trump celebrates
The landmark bill would reshape college athlete compensation and oversight if it becomes law.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Odell Beckham Jr. released by Giants after struggling in return
New York parts ways with the veteran receiver for the second time as his production declined.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Braves rally past Phillies 5-3 in NL Wild Card Game 1 on Austin Riley's three-run homer
Philadelphia is one loss from elimination after closer Jhoan Duran surrendered the eighth-inning blast.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Aaron Judge left off Yankees roster for Wild Card Series vs. Red Sox
The slugger has been sidelined since Sept. 16 with a calf strain and will miss at least the first round.
CBS Sports · +13 outlets

NFL18 stories ›

Giants trade for Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy after Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury
New York sent a fifth-round pick to Minnesota for the former first-round quarterback, though the team said Jameis Winston remains QB1.
ESPN · +15 outlets
Case Keenum, Bears defense rout Eagles 27-7 on Monday Night Football
The 38-year-old third-string quarterback won his first start in 1,009 days as Chicago beat Philadelphia.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Giants release veteran WR Odell Beckham Jr. after minimal role
Beckham had 20 snaps, one target and no catches in three games; New York is signing Braxton Berrios to the 53-man roster.
Nbcsports · +14 outlets
Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield out at least three weeks with dislocated thumb
Tampa Bay must play without its starting quarterback as coach Todd Bowles faces mounting pressure.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Jerry Jones blames coaching errors for Cowboys' Week 3 loss to Ravens
The owner said there was no explanation for the late game-management gaffes; Brian Schottenheimer said he hurt the team.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Eagles' Nick Sirianni expresses remorse for expletive shouted at Bears player
Sirianni apologized for his reaction to the sideline hit that knocked Jalen Hurts out for a concussion check.
ESPN · +7 outlets

NBA18 stories ›

NBA reviewing final bids for Las Vegas expansion team, with winning owner expected soon
Three finalist groups are bidding $12-13 billion for the Las Vegas expansion franchise, a record price that would signal the league's expansion economics.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Knicks remain undecided on White House visit after NBA title
New York is still internally discussing whether to become the first NBA champion to visit the White House under President Donald Trump.
ESPN · +14 outlets
J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on family violence assault charge
The two-time NBA champion was booked on a charge of assault causing bodily injury family violence and remains in a Texas jail.
ESPN · +14 outlets
LeBron James confirms he would have joined Knicks if New York had not won the title
James told ESPN he envisioned signing with New York as a free agent this summer but changed course after the Knicks won the championship.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Clippers apologize to fans and vow to move past Kawhi Leonard cap investigation
Los Angeles opened media day by apologizing after the NBA levied stiff penalties in a salary cap circumvention case.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Clippers' Brandon Ingram to miss start of season with heel surgery, Achilles tear
The newly acquired forward's injury is a major early blow for a Clippers roster rebuilt around the Kawhi Leonard trade.
NBA.com · +14 outlets

MLB18 stories ›

Aaron Judge left off Yankees' AL Wild Card roster vs. Red Sox with calf injury
New York opens the postseason without the two-time reigning AL MVP, with Giancarlo Stanton activated from the 60-day IL to take his roster spot.
Mlbtraderumors · +14 outlets
Riley's three-run homer in eighth lifts Braves past Phillies in Wild Card Game 1
Austin Riley's late blast off All-Star closer Jhoan Duran gave Atlanta a 5-3 win and a 1-0 lead in the NL Wild Card Series.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof sues Tigers, Ilitch Holdings and stadium authority over Comerica Park fence injury
The suit, which cites loss of future earnings, adds a legal front to the A's season after Gelof missed roughly a month with the injury.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Padres add RHP Joe Musgrove to wild-card roster in surprise move
Musgrove returns to a big league roster for the first time since 2024 Tommy John surgery, with Rodolfo Duran moved to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot.
ESPN · +2 outlets
Garrett Crochet reinstated from 60-day IL, included on Red Sox wild-card roster
Boston adds its ace for the AL Wild Card Series against the Yankees and shifts Justin Slaten to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.
Mlbtraderumors · +13 outlets
Luis Arraez left off Phillies' wild-card roster with ankle injury
Philadelphia opens the NL Wild Card Series without its leadoff-hitting infielder, who remains hampered by an ankle issue.
MLB Trade Rumors · +14 outlets

NHL18 stories ›

Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko from Blue Jackets, sign him to six-year extension
The eve-of-season swap of wingers reshapes Toronto's forward group and sends Matthew Knies to Columbus, with analysts grading the deal and modeling its on-ice i
ESPN · +14 outlets
Wild defenseman Brock Faber out indefinitely after surgery for fractured skull
Minnesota loses its top-pair defenseman for an indefinite period after a preseason injury required surgery.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NHL opens 2026-27 season with an 84-game schedule for the first time in decades
The expanded regular season adds two games per team, a change with implications for revenue, workload and playoff races.
dailyrecordnews.com · +14 outlets
NHL team values keep climbing, average franchise now worth $2.43 billion
Soaring valuations underscore the league's rising revenue base as owners and players prepare for a new economic cycle.
The New York Times · +3 outlets
DraftKings lands exclusive sportsbook sponsorship for NHL on Prime broadcasts
The deal ties a major sportsbook to the league's streaming package, extending gambling's commercial footprint into NHL media rights.
Casino.org · +4 outlets
Top NHL players cash in on rising revenues after a summer spending spree
Ballooning contracts reflect a bigger salary cap and stronger league revenues, leaving some players signed to earlier long-term deals with signer's remorse.
AP News · +5 outlets

CFB18 stories ›

Senate passes Protect College Sports Act 77-22, sending landmark bill to the House
The federal bill would reshape college sports governance, and its path through the House remains uncertain.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Ex-Auburn staffer arrested, accused of leaking recruiting documents to rival schools
Court records say a former Auburn football staff member stole program information and sent it to competitors.
ESPN · +14 outlets
CFP expansion talks: 24-team field discussed as officials meet in Chicago
College Football Playoff leaders are weighing a jump to 24 teams and the future of the bowl system.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Georgia flips Cal commit Alius Mayo, the nation's No. 1 JUCO recruit
The Bulldogs added a touted junior-college cornerback who had been committed to Cal.
on3.com · +12 outlets
SEC and South Carolina suspend DE Dylan Stewart one game for contact vs. Alabama
The joint suspension followed what the league called egregious contact with an Alabama player.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Nick Saban says NIL was not the reason he retired, rules out a college return
The former Alabama coach pushed back on the NIL narrative and addressed his coaching future.
Complex · +13 outlets

CBB18 stories ›

Senate passes Protect College Sports Act 77-22, sending bill to House to reshape athlete pay and transfers
The bill would federalize rules on athlete compensation and the transfer portal, a major shift for a college sports industry that has operated under a patchwork
ESPN · +14 outlets
Big Ten adopts rule barring basketball players who left for the pros from regaining college eligibility
The rule closes a loophole that could have let players test professional waters and return, with the Big Ten acting ahead of any broader NCAA standard.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Court injunctions clear a wave of players to suit up: Aberdeen (Florida), Lipsey (Iowa State), Council (Kansas)
A series of favorable court rulings has reshaped eligibility for several high-profile programs, including preseason No. 1 Florida and Kansas, days before the se
The Washington Post · +6 outlets
College basketball rankings shift as Kansas joins early Top 25 And 1 after Tre White cleared by court ruling
The eligibility ruling directly moved the preseason pecking order, illustrating how legal outcomes now drive early-season projections.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Oklahoma State signs women's basketball coach Jacie Hoyt to contract extension
The extension locks in a coach who has rebuilt the Cowgirls program amid a rapidly rising market for women's basketball salaries.
The Oklahoman · +4 outlets
Alabama gives AD Greg Byrne a two-year extension worth an average $2.67M annually through 2033
The deal reflects the escalating compensation for athletic directors as departments navigate revenue sharing and conference realignment.
ESPN

Soccer18 stories ›

Man City found guilty of all 115 Premier League financial charges; club overstated income by £830m
An independent commission ruled against the club on every charge covering 2009-10 to 2017-18, finding commercial revenue was artificially inflated through 'sham
ESPN · +14 outlets
Man City CEO Soriano calls guilty verdict a 'Premier League conspiracy theory', refuses BBC questions
Ferran Soriano pushed back on the ruling at a European clubs conference in Copenhagen, saying the process will take 'a lot more time' to settle, as the club wei
BBC · +11 outlets
La Liga president Tebas calls for 'most severe' sanctions against Man City
The La Liga chief used the verdict to renew his argument that financial rules be applied equally across leagues, framing the case as a test of enforcement credi
soccernews.com · +15 outlets
FIFA accuses UEFA of harassment and 'misinformation campaign' over Infantino
The two governing bodies traded accusations, with UEFA's Ceferin criticizing Infantino as the FIFA president moves toward reelection.
BBC · +14 outlets
Spain rout Croatia 4-1 as Lamine Yamal scores twice in Nations League homecoming
The winger's two goals and an assist drew praise from coach Luis de la Fuente, who also criticized a schedule of four matches in 10 days.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Man City 'disappointed and surprised' by verdict as club weighs route to punishment
The club released a statement disputing the findings, while former goalkeeper Joe Hart said he trusts chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak's insistence on innocence.
BBC · +4 outlets

Motor18 stories ›

Brad Keselowski to leave RFK Racing after 2026, may also give up ownership stake
The 2012 Cup champion is exiting the team he co-owns at the end of the season, opening one of NASCAR's biggest silly-season seats for 2027.
Motorsport · +15 outlets
Chip Ganassi Racing signs Christian Lundgaard to replace Scott Dixon in No. 9 car
Lundgaard moves from Rahal Letterman Lanigan to a multi-year deal in Ganassi's flagship IndyCar entry, succeeding the six-time champion.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Fernando Alonso signs new Aston Martin deal to race in F1 through 2027
The 45-year-old extends into a 24th F1 season alongside Lance Stroll, ending months of speculation about his retirement.
ESPN · +15 outlets
Ferrari gives Fred Vasseur full backing as team principal amid Horner speculation
Ferrari publicly reaffirmed confidence in Vasseur after reports linked former Red Bull chief Christian Horner to the role.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Sergio Perez warns 2026 F1 cars are too dangerous after Baku near miss
The Mexican driver says the speed differential between the new-generation cars risks a serious accident.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
NASCAR issues penalties after ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville
NASCAR penalized multiple teams following the late-model race, drawing criticism from Denny Hamlin over crew conduct.
NASCAR.com · +14 outlets

Golf18 stories ›

U.S. rallies in dominant singles session to win 11th straight Presidents Cup at Medinah
The Americans clinched their 11th consecutive Presidents Cup with the most lopsided singles session in the event's history, and attention now turns to the 2027
ESPN · +11 outlets
2027 World Golf Hall of Fame finalists include Rose, Scott, Park, Nantz, Harmon and Pepper
Fourteen finalists were named for the 2027 induction class, with Butch Harmon and Dottie Pepper returning after falling short two years ago and Sergio Garcia le
ESPN · +9 outlets
PGA Tour, DIRECTV agree to expand live tournament coverage
The distribution deal widens PGA Tour event coverage on DIRECTV as the tour's weekly broadcast slate continues, including LPGA primetime windows from Hawaii.
GolfWRX · +6 outlets
LIV golfers Westwood and Poulter headline Alfred Dunhill Links, ending 3-year DP World Tour absence
Several LIV players return to the DP World Tour at St Andrews this week, a notable thaw as the tours remain divided.
EssentiallySports · +3 outlets
Report: DP World Tour's small profit masks a 64 million pound loss propped up by PGA Tour support
The accounts suggest the European circuit's finances remain strained despite its reported 3.3 million pound profit.
EssentiallySports
Gary Player and other golf figures call for PGA Tour and LIV Golf to end their divisions
The Presidents Cup rekindled calls for unification as talks between the rival tours continue without a resolution.
EssentiallySports · +14 outlets

Tennis18 stories ›

Grand Slam player council revealed: Djokovic and Sabalenka in, Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff out
The 12-player panel will represent players in talks with the four majors, with several of the sport's biggest names notably absent from the list.
Tennisuptodate.com · +14 outlets
McEnroe urges players to boycott one or two Grand Slams in prize money row
The former champion's call for drastic action comes amid ongoing player demands over prize money distribution at the majors.
streamlinefeed.co.ke · +14 outlets
Elena Rybakina becomes new WTA world No. 1 as race to year-end finals heats up
The rankings update follows Rybakina's two Grand Slam titles in 2026 and reshapes the field heading into the season-ending championships.
olympics.com · +14 outlets
Eala skips China Open to represent Philippines at Asian Games, reaching quarterfinals
Eala said the decision was not taken lightly, prioritizing national representation over the WTA Tour even at the risk of a fine.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Djokovic kicks off Beijing return with 25th Grand Slam title in sight
Djokovic returns to a tournament where he has historically thrived as he chases a record-extending major title.
Daily Sabah · +6 outlets
Australian Open signs Chinese-made ball robot for tournament operations
The move marks another step in automation and Chinese technology entering Grand Slam tournament logistics.
The Australian · +2 outlets

Fights18 stories ›

UFC Qatar card official: Jiri Prochazka vs. Navajo Stirling headlines Nov. 21 event
The former light heavyweight champion returns against unbeaten Stirling as the promotion finalizes a notable-heavy Fight Night in Qatar.
mmafighting.com · +14 outlets
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua press conference set for Wednesday in London
The long-awaited heavyweight showdown moves forward with both fighters appearing together as promoters plan the event.
Sky Sports · +14 outlets
UFC 332: Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong flyweight title fight set for Salt Lake City
The pair meet for the vacant flyweight belt at UFC 332, with the promotion outlining storylines and broadcast details.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Fury-Joshua world title status draws formal objection as WBA plans questioned
Sanctioning-body politics complicate the heavyweight bout as rival contenders and officials object to it being contested for a title.
talkSPORT · +5 outlets
UFC 332 loses flyweight title fight after Shevchenko stripped
The card's original championship bout was scrapped after the division champion was stripped of the belt.
boxingnews.com · +8 outlets
Dana White criticizes NAC and referee Herb Dean over latest scoring controversy
The UFC president joins a growing dispute over officiating decisions at a recent event.
MMA Junkie · +1 outlets

The Book18 stories ›

Flutter and DraftKings shares tumble further, hit lowest levels in years as global troubles mount
FanDuel parent Flutter hit a record low as a run of critical press on problem gambling and responsible gaming practices weighed on the sector.
ingame.com · +14 outlets
Kalshi's embrace of sports betting tests prediction market rules
Tennessee won a court fight over sports betting on prediction markets as Kalshi set back-to-back weekend records.
wsj.com · +13 outlets
ProPublica reporter loses over $10,000 betting, becomes DraftKings VIP; CEO defends responsible gaming
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins offered a forceful defense of his company's responsible gaming approach at SBC Summit amid the critical press run.
Sbcamericas · +3 outlets
DraftKings becomes NHL on Prime's exclusive betting sponsor for 2026-27 season
The deal extends DraftKings' sportsbook partnership with the NHL onto Amazon's Prime streaming broadcasts.
Yogonet · +9 outlets
Flutter and Entain warn of hit from Brazil's online betting ban
Brazilian football clubs also face a sponsorship blow from the betting ban, per separate coverage.
Reuters · +14 outlets
NCPG executive director resigns amid Kalshi deal fallout
National Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director Heather Maurer stepped down after less than a year in the role.
Sbcamericas · +7 outlets