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Top18 stories ›

Manchester City found guilty on over 100 Premier League financial breaches; sport reacts
The Premier League guilty verdicts raise open questions about possible points deductions, relegation, or expulsion and have drawn sharp reaction across English
ESPN · +14 outlets
CFP leaders continue talks on 24-team playoff, call expansion a 'foregone conclusion'
College Football Playoff officials are negotiating with ESPN over a 24-team model that could dramatically expand the field in the near future.
sports.yahoo · +5 outlets
Phillies force Game 3 as Bohm and Harper homer past Braves after Harper fielding gaffe
Philadelphia's late power surge kept its season alive and set up a decisive NL Wild Card Game 3 against Atlanta.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Red Sox remove Roman Anthony from playoff roster with hand and wrist injuries
The rookie outfielder's injury removes a key bat from Boston's lineup for the rest of the AL Wild Card Series against the Yankees.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach benches him for Denmark
Ronaldo's departure from the national team camp, after Jorge Jesus said he would not start him, puts Portugal's Nations League preparations under scrutiny.
BBC · +14 outlets
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua launch long-awaited fight in London
After more than a decade of false starts, the two British heavyweights appeared together to promote a fight set for the coming months.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets

NFL18 stories ›

Falcons extend DT Gervon Dexter on four-year, $78M deal with $46.5M guaranteed
Atlanta locks up the former Bears defensive tackle through 2030 after acquiring him earlier this season, committing significant guaranteed money to its interior
ESPN · +5 outlets
Packers WR Jayden Reed to have season-ending neck surgery, placed on IR
Green Bay loses a starting receiver for the rest of the season, thinning its passing game heading into a stretch against NFC opponents.
ESPN · +14 outlets
McVay: NFL told Rams the decisive DPI against Josh Wallace was the wrong call
The league's admission that the penalty should not have been flagged adds to scrutiny of officiating in Denver's late comeback win over Los Angeles.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Joey Porter Jr. trade talks with Steelers stall over Cowboys, Lions concerns
Multiple teams have inquired about the disgruntled cornerback, but contract demands and draft compensation are complicating any deal before the deadline.
The Big Lead · +14 outlets
Steelers rule CB Joey Porter Jr. out for a fourth straight game; Ramsey questionable
Pittsburgh's secondary remains depleted for Thursday night against Cleveland as Porter continues to sit amid an unresolved contract stalemate.
Nbcsports · +14 outlets
Giants acquire QB J.J. McCarthy from Vikings for a fifth-round pick
With Jaxson Dart out for the season, New York turns to McCarthy, while Minnesota moves on from its former first-round quarterback.
ESPN · +14 outlets

NBA18 stories ›

NBA reviewing finalist bids for Las Vegas expansion team in $12-13B range
The league is expected to pick a winning owner group from three finalists, with expansion reshaping the league's roster and revenue landscape.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Michael Jordan's 1998 Finals Game 3 jersey sells for record $12.26 million
The auction price sets a new record for a game-worn basketball jersey.
ESPN · +14 outlets
JR Smith arrested in Texas on family violence assault charge
The two-time NBA champion faces an assault charge out of Texas.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NBA issues new rules instructing refs to crack down on push-offs
The league's 2026-27 officiating guidance targets four high-impact call types, drawing praise from coaches like Minnesota's Chris Finch.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Knicks still undecided on White House visit after NBA championship
New York would be the first NBA champion to visit the White House under President Trump if it chooses to go.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Knicks' Josh Hart playing through finger injury that would require career-ending surgery
Hart has said he is playing through a condition doctors will not operate on, raising long-term health concerns for New York.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets

MLB18 stories ›

Yankees sweep Red Sox in AL Wild Card Series, advance to face Rays in ALDS
New York finished a two-game takedown of Boston with a 9-2 win, advancing to a division series meeting with Tampa Bay.
ESPN · +14 outlets
White Sox sweep Astros for first playoff series win since 2005
Two years after a 121-loss season, Chicago closed out Houston 7-3 to reach the next round for the first time in two decades.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Padres sweep Cubs in NL Wild Card Series behind five-hitter, Sheets homer
Five San Diego pitchers combined on a five-hitter and Ethan Salas, 20, became the youngest player to catch a postseason game.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Phillies beat Braves on Bohm's 10th-inning homer to force Game 3
Alec Bohm's two-out homer in the 10th kept Philadelphia alive in its NL Wild Card Series with Atlanta.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Red Sox remove Roman Anthony from playoff roster with hand injury
Boston replaced Anthony with Curtis Mead after the outfielder aggravated a hand injury that had never fully healed, ending his postseason.
Mlbtraderumors · +14 outlets
A's outfielder Zack Gelof sues Tigers over knee injury at Comerica Park
Gelof claims the injury and subsequent absence cost him future earnings, in a rare player lawsuit against a host club and venue.
USA Today · +14 outlets

NHL18 stories ›

Avalanche sign coach Jared Bednar to four-year extension through 2030-31
The extension ends uncertainty after Bednar was set to coach the final season of his contract with a Colorado core that has repeatedly fallen short in the playo
ESPN · +14 outlets
NHL average franchise value hits $2.43 billion, per The Athletic
Rising valuations underscore continued league revenue growth and investor appetite for NHL clubs ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The New York Times · +1 outlets
Wild's Brock Faber out indefinitely with fractured skull suffered in preseason
The injury removes a top-pair defenseman from Minnesota's opening night roster and leaves the timeline for his return unclear.
NHL Rumors · +14 outlets
Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs swap Marchenko and Knies; analysts grade the deal
The two clubs traded high-scoring young wingers on the eve of opening night, a rare early-season blockbuster between Columbus and Toronto.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Celtics: Senators name Thomas Chabot captain ahead of season opener
Ottawa fills its captaincy vacancy with a long-tenured defenseman as the club opens the 2026-27 campaign.
NHL.com · +5 outlets
Golden Knights sign William Karlsson to two-year, $13.5M extension
Vegas keeps a franchise cornerstone center under contract with an average annual value of $6.75 million.
ESPN · +7 outlets

CFB18 stories ›

Senate passes Protect College Sports Act; NCAA, conferences react as bill heads to House
The landmark bill would reshape NCAA governance, NIL and athlete eligibility, but it still faces House uncertainty.
ESPN · +14 outlets
CFP leaders again discuss 24-team playoff model but vote on no calendar or scheduling changes
Expansion talks continue in Chicago while the playoff negotiates a new deal with ESPN and bowls await their fate.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Ex-Auburn staffer arrested on felony charges over leaking recruiting information to rivals
Court records accuse the former Auburn football staff member of sending the program's recruiting intel to competitors.
ESPN · +10 outlets
SEC and South Carolina jointly suspend star DE Dylan Stewart one game for contact vs. Alabama
The penalty follows what the league called egregious contact with an Alabama player during Saturday's game.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Texas AD calls Longhorns' vulgar on-field celebrations 'embarrassing' after Tennessee win
Chris Del Conte apologized for the celebrations during the top-ranked Longhorns' victory over the Volunteers.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Nick Saban pushes back on NIL-retirement narrative, addresses whether he would return to coaching
The former Alabama coach said his decision to step away was not driven by NIL and gave an emphatic answer on a comeback.
Pro Football Network · +3 outlets

CBB18 stories ›

Senate passes Protect College Sports Act 77-22, sending landmark bill toward law
The federal bill would reshape college sports governance and athlete compensation rules, though some senators opposed it.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Denzel Aberdeen granted injunction to play for preseason No. 1 Florida
The projected Florida starter can suit up for the Gators this season after a judge cleared him, reinforcing their preseason No. 1 standing.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Court injunction clears Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey to rejoin basketball team
Lipsey, whose college career appeared over, won a legal fight with the NCAA and returns to a reshaped Iowa State lineup.
NBC Sports · +7 outlets
Melvin Council Jr. wins injunction against NCAA, changing Kansas outlook
The eligibility ruling immediately alters Kansas' roster picture, though some question whether he should return.
Busting Brackets · +3 outlets
Conference realignment reshapes college basketball membership for 2026-27
Realignment redraws the sport's conference maps and scheduling for both the men's and women's games.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Women's sports momentum 'under threat' from changing college landscape, study says
A Women's Sports Foundation study warns that realignment and new funding models could erode gains in women's college sports.
Reuters · +10 outlets

Soccer18 stories ›

Manchester City found guilty of all 115 Premier League financial charges
The independent commission found City systematically overstated income by around 830 million pounds through inflated sponsorships over nearly a decade, triggeri
ESPN · +15 outlets
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach says he would be benched
Ronaldo departed the national team camp saying he would explain his reasons in time, hours after Jorge Jesus denied any rift while indicating he would not start
ESPN · +14 outlets
Tim Ream announces retirement from international soccer after 16 years
The United States captain and 2026 World Cup skipper ends a 16-year international career with the national team.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
FIFA accuses UEFA of harassment of president Gianni Infantino in Florida court filing
The governing body alleges in a US court filing that UEFA has harassed Infantino, escalating a dispute between world and European football leadership.
NBC 6 South Florida · +14 outlets
Guardiola says he is behind Manchester City after guilty verdict
Guardiola pledged full backing to the club and supporters, saying he will always stand by City after the Premier League found it guilty of financial breaches.
BBC · +13 outlets
Arsenal throw away two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Paris FC in Women's Champions League
A late defensive mix-up gifted Paris FC an equaliser, and sources said Arsenal manager Renee Slegers was too furious to attend her post-match news conference.
BBC · +14 outlets

Motor18 stories ›

NASCAR suspends owner Chad Bryant, crew member indefinitely for attacking Corey Heim at Martinsville
NASCAR issued indefinite suspensions over the post-race brawl at Martinsville, with officials explaining the penalty process and Kevin Harvick hinting further s
Yahoo Sports · +15 outlets
Esteban Ocon to leave Haas at end of 2026 F1 season, vows career not over
The French driver's exit after two seasons with the American squad opens a 2027 seat and reshapes the driver market.
Motorsport · +15 outlets
FIA declares Malaysia's Sepang Bahrain GP a heat hazard race
Formula 1 returns to Sepang for the first time since 2017 with the FIA imposing heat-hazard protocols for drivers and teams.
BBC · +14 outlets
Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia: F1's unusual Sepang return explained
Round 16 of the 2026 season takes place nearly 4,000 miles from Bahrain at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit, a first for most of the field.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Mercedes' George Russell closes gap to Kimi Antonelli ahead of Malaysia race
Russell's title resurgence has Mercedes weighing fairer strategy calls while McLaren's upgrade comes under scrutiny after Azerbaijan.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Brad Keselowski leaving RFK Racing at season's end, insists he is not retiring
The 2026 departure ends Keselowski's RFK tenure and fuels speculation about a possible Truck Series move in 2027.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets

Golf18 stories ›

Phil Mickelson completed stay at addiction and trauma treatment center, reports say
Mickelson's absence from competition was tied to a voluntary treatment stay addressing family trauma and addiction, the first public explanation for his time aw
New Hampshire Union Leader · +10 outlets
LIV Golf faces possible player exodus as Rahm, DeChambeau futures questioned
Uncertainty over LIV Golf's 2027 format and funding has fueled speculation that top names including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau could return to the PGA Tour.
Yahoo Sports · +10 outlets
LPGA leadership crisis deepens as executive exits mount, analyst warns
Departures of senior LPGA executives have drawn public criticism of commissioner leadership at a time when the tour is negotiating its next media and sponsorshi
EssentiallySports · +1 outlets
World Golf Hall of Fame names 14 finalists for 2027 induction class
Butch Harmon and Dottie Pepper, both near-inductees two years ago, headline the finalist list that also includes Furyk, Scott and Rose.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Brandel Chamblee renews feud with Phil Mickelson, calls him 'entitled'
The Golf Channel analyst's remarks revive a long-running dispute over Mickelson's role in the PGA Tour-LIV split.
talkSPORT · +2 outlets
Brandel Chamblee calls Bryson DeChambeau 'immature and not self-aware'
The analyst's criticism escalates a public back-and-forth with the LIV Golf star over tour politics and player conduct.
EssentiallySports · +3 outlets

Tennis15 stories ›

Grand Slam player council unveiled: Djokovic and Sabalenka in, Alcaraz, Sinner and Gauff left out
The 12-player council will meet the Grand Slams as players escalate a push over prize money and scheduling; the absence of Alcaraz, Sinner and Gauff drew immedi
Tennisuptodate.com · +14 outlets
Alcaraz says Grand Slams must keep best-of-five sets: 'It would kill the legacy'
The debate over shortening men's Grand Slam matches resurfaced, with Alcaraz backing the traditional format.
tennismajors.com · +14 outlets
McEnroe calls for players to boycott one or two Grand Slams in prize money fight
McEnroe's intervention came as players ended a public prize money protest, sharpening the dispute over revenue share at the majors.
Tennisuptodate.com · +14 outlets
Djokovic starts China Open with win over Borges despite medical timeout
It was Djokovic's first win since July and kept his unbeaten record at the Beijing event intact, with a 25th Grand Slam title in his sights.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Alex Eala secures Asian Games medal, reaches semifinals in Hangzhou
The win guarantees Eala at least a bronze and keeps her Olympic pathway in view while she forgoes WTA events.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Eala says Asian Games choice over China Open was not taken lightly, risking WTA fine
Eala prioritized representing the Philippines and has said Asian Games gold could open a route to the LA Olympics.
ESPN · +12 outlets

Fights18 stories ›

Raoni Barcelos discharged from hospital days after in-fight health scare at UFC Vegas 121
Barcelos collapsed after his loss to Raul Rosas Jr., and Dana White said the fighter is recovering while ruling out any talk of a UFC return.
MMA Junkie · +13 outlets
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua launch press conference in London for new WBA 'super' heavyweight title fight
The long-anticipated all-British heavyweight fight in Cardiff will carry a newly created super title, drawing both praise and criticism from the boxing establis
The Irish Sun · +14 outlets
Jiri Prochazka vs. Navajo Stirling official for UFC Fight Night Qatar card
Nine fights are now official for the Qatar event, with Prochazka and Stirling trading promos ahead of the matchup.
espn.com · +14 outlets
Filip Hrgovic slams WBA over decision to sanction Fury vs. Joshua heavyweight title fight
Hrgovic and other heavyweight figures argue the sanctioning of a new title for Fury-Joshua devalues the existing championship picture.
Pro Boxing Fans · +5 outlets
UFC 332 card hit by last-minute change as Marcus McGhee gets new opponent three days out
A scheduled bantamweight bout fell apart days before the Salt Lake City event, forcing a short-notice replacement.
MMA Fighting · +6 outlets
Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley 2 set for UK, with heavyweight prospect added to undercard
The Dubois-Wardley rematch gets its date, broadcast details and an added Frank Warren-signed 20-year-old heavyweight.
talkSPORT · +14 outlets

The Book18 stories ›

Wisconsin sues prediction market operators, alleging illegal sports betting
The suit adds to a widening state-level legal fight over whether event contracts count as regulated sports wagering.
Sports Betting Dime · +14 outlets
MGM and Caesars decline to enter prediction markets, citing casino license risk
The two casino giants are staying out of event contracts while DraftKings and FanDuel move into the category.
Legalsportsreport · +6 outlets
Tennessee wins court fight over sports betting on prediction markets
The ruling is a state-level test of whether prediction market contracts fall under sports betting law.
News Channel 5 Nashville · +14 outlets
Flutter stock hits record low as Brazil ban and global troubles mount
Shares in the FanDuel parent sank after Brazil banned online betting, adding to pressure on the world's largest online gambling company.
Legalsportsreport · +4 outlets
DraftKings CEO defends responsible gaming approach after NYT and ProPublica reports
Michigan regulators said they are reviewing issues raised in reporting on DraftKings' AI tools and VIP treatment of at-risk bettors.
Sbcamericas · +7 outlets
Report claims DraftKings AI pushed losing gamblers to bet more
The report adds to scrutiny of how sportsbook machine learning tools target customers who are losing.
Malwarebytes · +14 outlets