Top18 stories ›
Man City face appeal deadline after guilty verdict; FA says case has implications for game's integrity
The verdict and the FA's warning about integrity have triggered political scrutiny and questions about City's squad, transfers and an appeal timetable.
BBC · +14 outlets
Browns beat Steelers 27-24 on 56-yard field goal, move to 3-1 atop AFC North
Cleveland's third straight winning drive under Deshaun Watson put the Browns in first place in the division and extended Pittsburgh's long run of futility in Cl
ESPN · +12 outlets
Braves close out Phillies in wild-card Game 3 behind Chris Sale relief appearance
Atlanta advanced to the NLDS against the Dodgers, ending Philadelphia's season and extending the Phillies' run of early playoff exits.
ESPN · +14 outlets
College athletes received $1.77B in school revenue-sharing in 2025-26, plus $500M+ in NIL deals
The figures mark the first full year of direct athletic-department payments to players under the House settlement era.
Bleacher Report · +1 outlets
A'ja Wilson scores 36 as Aces eliminate Fever in WNBA first-round Game 3
The defending champion Las Vegas advanced to the semifinals, ending Indiana's season in a decisive game.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Jalen Duren agrees to five-year, $200M deal with Pistons, ending restricted free agency standoff
Detroit locked up the All-NBA center hours before his qualifying-offer deadline, resolving a months-long contract stalemate.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NFL18 stories ›
Steelers trade CB Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys for 2027 sixth-round and 2028 second-round picks
Pittsburgh dealt the 2023 second-round cornerback after long-term extension talks stalled, ending a standoff that included his claim of back pain on the eve of
ESPN · +15 outlets
Sean McVay says NFL told Rams the pivotal pass interference call in loss to Broncos was wrong
The league's acknowledgment of the officiating error in a Sunday night loss raises questions about whether such admissions will become routine.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Jayden Daniels limited in practice again, day to day on elbow for London game vs. Colts
Washington's quarterback said he has no concern about reinjuring his dislocated left elbow, with his status for the Tottenham game still unsettled.
Nbcsports · +14 outlets
Mike Tomlin reveals 12-year Minecraft city he built while coaching the Steelers
The former Pittsburgh coach's 19-minute tour of the elaborate build became a cross-over sports and gaming story, drawing commentary on his coaching record and r
ESPN · +14 outlets
NFL sets records for QB injuries: eight through three weeks, up from recent years
Barnwell examines whether the early-season spike in quarterback injuries is a trend or an outlier.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Roger Goodell meets with Illinois governor and lawmakers about Bears stadium
The commissioner's involvement comes as Chicago publicly says its sole focus for a new stadium site is Hammond, Indiana.
Nbcsports · +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 for the Las Vegas expansion franchise from three finalists, with bids reportedly in the $12 billion to $13
ESPN · +4 outlets
Wembanyama says he will never promote betting or prediction markets
The Spurs star's public refusal to endorse gambling and prediction market brands puts pressure on peers who do similar deals.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Jalen Duren-Pistons contract standoff continues as report of Anthony Davis trade is retracted
Insiders walked back a reported Wizards interest in a Duren-for-Anthony Davis swap while Detroit weighs sign-and-trade options for its unsigned center.
Yahoo Sports · +10 outlets
Raptors sign Jamal Shead to three-year, $24M extension through 2029-30
Toronto locked up its backup guard on a below-market deal that secures cost-controlled depth through the end of the decade.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Kyrie Irving trade chatter links Mavericks guard to Heat, Rockets and division rivals
Reports of early suitors for Irving come as the Mavericks guard discusses his future and recovery from injury.
Yahoo Sports · +4 outlets
NBA issues new guidelines ordering refs to crack down on push-offs
The league's 2026-27 officiating points of emphasis target four high-volume, highly impactful call types.
ESPN · +2 outlets
MLB18 stories ›
Red Sox remove Roman Anthony from AL Wild Card roster with hand injury; roster substitution approved
Boston lost its star rookie for the series against the Yankees after he aggravated a hand injury, making him the latest in a string of playoff injury hits for t
MLB Trade Rumors · +14 outlets
Braves beat Phillies 6-2 in Game 3 as Chris Sale closes out wild-card clincher in relief
Atlanta advanced to the division series by using ace Chris Sale for four relief outs on one day of rest.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Diamondbacks retain manager Torey Lovullo on new two-year deal
Arizona keeps the winningest manager in franchise history, aligning him with general manager Mike Hazen's contract.
Mlbtraderumors · +13 outlets
Guardians' Colin Holderman to undergo season-ending wrist surgery, out for ALDS
Cleveland loses a key bullpen arm just before its ALDS matchup with the White Sox.
Mlbtraderumors · +8 outlets
Astros manager Joe Espada says he 'absolutely' wants to return as contract expires
Houston faces an offseason decision on its manager after being eliminated by the White Sox.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Mets' Jared Young expected to be ready for 2027 after season-ending concussion
Young was knocked unconscious in a collision with Nolan McLean and stretchered off the field earlier this season.
Mlbtraderumors · +9 outlets
NHL18 stories ›
Avalanche sign coach Jared Bednar to four-year extension through 2030-31
Colorado locked up its head coach rather than let him enter the final year of his deal, ending speculation about the bench.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Bettman questions how no-trade clauses are used, says they stray from original intent
The commissioner's comments signal possible league-level scrutiny of movement clauses that players have used to steer trades to preferred teams.
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Panthers beat Hurricanes in overtime on Carolina's Stanley Cup banner night
Carolina raised its championship banner but dropped the season opener to the defending champion Florida side in overtime.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Sidney Crosby sets NHL record for longest tenure as team captain
The Penguins center begins his 22nd season wearing the C, passing the previous mark for consecutive years as captain.
dailyfaceoff.com · +14 outlets
Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets swap wingers in Marchenko-Knies trade
Toronto and Columbus exchanged high-scoring forwards on the eve of opening night, one of the biggest deals of the offseason.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Ducks sign defenseman Tristan Luneau to six-year, $43.2M extension after 14 NHL games
Anaheim is betting long-term on a young blue liner with a very small NHL sample, one of the priciest such commitments in recent memory.
ESPN · +6 outlets
CFB18 stories ›
CFP leaders discuss 24-team model but take no vote amid ESPN negotiating window
Playoff expansion talks continue as the CFP's media-rights negotiations with ESPN remain unresolved, with athletic directors publicly floating 2027 as a possibl
ESPN · +5 outlets
Protect College Sports Act clears Senate, heads to House as NIL and roster-cap fight escalates
The bill's proposed 20-team roster caps and athlete-compensation framework are drawing scrutiny from coaches and critics who allege inconsistent application of
ESPN · +14 outlets
Ex-Auburn football staffer arrested, accused of leaking recruiting info to rivals
The felony case over alleged trade-secret theft is prompting legal analysis of how athletic departments protect recruiting data.
ESPN · +14 outlets
LSU football player under police investigation for alleged rape after Title IX suspension was overturned
Campus police and the district attorney are examining an allegation against Damien Shanklin, whose earlier suspension had been reversed in a Title IX case.
ESPN · +13 outlets
ESPN's Week 4 power rankings: Florida jumps, five new teams enter Top 25
Weekly rankings and playoff-bracket projections are shifting after a round of upsets, including Florida's win over Ole Miss.
ESPN · +5 outlets
ABC sweeps Week 4 college football TV windows as FOX posts big Friday night numbers
Viewership data for Week 4 shows ABC taking every broadcast window while FOX's Friday night package drew strong ratings.
On3 · +1 outlets
CBB18 stories ›
NCAA cuts NIT and WBIT fields from 32 to 24 teams starting in 2027 after tournament expansion to 76
The shrinking of the secondary tournaments follows the NCAA men's and women's brackets growing to 76 teams, tightening postseason access for mid-major programs.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Senate passes Protect College Sports Act; ESPN breaks down what the bill does
The landmark bill moves college sports governance toward Congress after years of patchwork state NIL laws and courtroom losses for the NCAA.
ESPN · +11 outlets
CSC: 68 schools reached or neared the $20.5 million revenue-sharing cap in year one
The first full season of direct athlete payments shows the cap functioning as a spending ceiling for most major athletic departments.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Women's sports momentum 'under threat' from changing college landscape, Women's Sports Foundation study says
The report warns that realignment, revenue sharing and roster limits could erode recent gains in women's college sports participation and investment.
reuters.com · +8 outlets
ESPN acquires expanded Players Era tournament
ESPN's takeover of the NIL-fueled early-season event extends its hold on November college basketball inventory.
Sports Media Watch · +14 outlets
Abdul-Malik Olajuwon, son of Hakeem Olajuwon, commits to SMU for 2027 class
The top-60 recruit's pledge gives SMU a high-profile win in the ACC recruiting cycle.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Soccer18 stories ›
Man City found guilty of 100-plus Premier League financial rule breaches; sanctions and appeal process next
The verdict is a landmark moment for English football, with relegation, expulsion and points deductions all on the table and an appeal widely expected.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Rival clubs push for Man City punishment to be decided this season
Senior club figures want the case resolved before the campaign ends, with some reportedly seeking sanctions harsher than a one-season relegation.
BBC · +14 outlets
Guardiola tells Man City fans 'we will get through this' and pledges full backing after verdict
City's manager and staff are projecting confidence internally while the club weighs its response to the guilty findings.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after being benched, extending long history of rows with coaches
The walkout is the latest flashpoint in two decades of high-profile clashes with managers.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Klopp claims first win as Germany manager as Wirtz scores in 2-0 Nations League defeat of Serbia
The result gives Klopp a winning start to his Germany tenure in Munich.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Portugal brush aside Denmark to keep perfect Nations League record despite Ronaldo drama
Portugal showed no ill effects from the Ronaldo situation in a routine win.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Motor18 stories ›
NASCAR shortens rear spoiler and revises superspeedway package for Talladega Chase race
The package change follows the revised superspeedway rules used at the Daytona regular-season finale and could reshape pack racing in the Talladega playoff roun
Motorsport · +14 outlets
F1 returns to Sepang as Malaysia hosts the relocated 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix
The Bahrain round was moved from April after its cancellation amid Middle East conflict, giving Sepang its first F1 race since 2017 and a hot, humid test for th
Motorsport · +14 outlets
NASCAR Chase viewership up 6% through four races in the new 2026 format
The gain gives NASCAR early evidence that the revised Chase structure is holding audiences through the opening playoff rounds.
Yahoo Sports · +7 outlets
Brad Keselowski's RFK Racing exit sets off rumors; Kaulig denies interest
Keselowski will leave the team he co-owns at season's end, prompting speculation about his 2027 plans and Dodge's possible 2027 Cup return.
Motorsport · +7 outlets
Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosts NASCAR Chase weekend: schedule, previews and what to watch
The Cup Series moves to Las Vegas for the next playoff round, with Denny Hamlin the defending winner of the fall race and heat forecast for the weekend.
Motorsport · +13 outlets
Ford to return as a full factory WRC manufacturer in 2028
Ford will build an all-new car with long-time partner M-Sport to contest the 2029 season, marking a full manufacturer comeback.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Golf18 stories ›
Phil Mickelson completed stay at addiction treatment center for family trauma and addiction
Multiple outlets report Mickelson, absent from competitive golf for months, sought treatment for family trauma and addiction issues.
The Guam Daily Post · +13 outlets
LIV Golf's future in question as Jon Rahm's $7.5M payout is delayed and Bryson DeChambeau weighs his options
Reports of a delayed $7.5M payment to Rahm and DeChambeau's uncertainty add to questions about LIV Golf's financial stability.
Daily Express US · +3 outlets
LPGA leadership crisis deepens as executive exits mount, analyst calls it a 'three-alarm fire'
A golf analyst warns the LPGA's mounting leadership departures signal a deepening organizational crisis.
EssentiallySports · +1 outlets
PGA Tour's Championship Series draws 14 sponsorship bids
The PGA Tour's revamped Championship Series reportedly attracted 14 sponsorship bids, signaling commercial interest in the new structure.
chosun.com · +3 outlets
Nelly Korda becomes ineligible for LPGA award after deliberate golf break
Korda's extended break from competition reportedly costs her eligibility for a season-ending LPGA award.
EssentiallySports · +2 outlets
Bryson DeChambeau faces criticism after tantrum over TV feature, labeled 'immature'
Analyst Brandel Chamblee and others criticized DeChambeau's reaction over a TV production feature, escalating tensions tied to LIV Golf.
Daily Express US · +1 outlets
Tennis17 stories ›
Zverev, Alcaraz defend best-of-five at Grand Slams as debate over format intensifies
Top players pushed back on proposals to shorten men's Grand Slam matches, with Alcaraz saying best-of-three would kill the legacy of the majors while Zverev cal
tennismajors.com · +15 outlets
WTA to offer equal prize money at Italian Open and other WTA 1000 events in 2027
The WTA framed the move as a major milestone toward parity with the men's ATP 1000 events at the biggest combined tournaments.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Kei Nishikori retires, ending career with Japan Open loss to Frances Tiafoe
The 2014 US Open finalist played his final match in front of home fans in Tokyo, closing out a career that made him Japan's most successful male player.
ESPN · +14 outlets
WTA trims 2027 schedule for top 50 players
The tour is reducing the number of mandatory events for its highest-ranked players as workload concerns mount across tennis.
Ahram Online · +1 outlets
Djokovic one of 12 players on panel set to meet tennis majors over prize money
The player council meeting with Grand Slam organizers comes amid a push for a larger share of major tournament revenue.
Daily Dispatch · +10 outlets
Emma Navarro ends season early to address two health issues, targets Australian Open return
The American's withdrawal removes a top-ranked contender from the closing stretch of the WTA season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Fights18 stories ›
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua heavyweight mega-fight confirmed for Cardiff
The long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight is official, with a new 'super' title belt at stake, though some question whether the bout comes too late in both
aljazeera.com · +14 outlets
UFC 332: Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong headline as vacant women's flyweight title is on the line
UFC 332 in Salt Lake City is headlined by Silva and Wang fighting for the vacant women's flyweight belt, with the card drawing attention to the division's thin
Sportsnet.ca · +14 outlets
Anthony Joshua backs Eddie Hearn on possibly pulling Fury fight over Dana White dispute
Joshua said he would support Hearn if the promoter walks away from the Fury fight amid a row over Dana White's involvement, while also greenlighting White's rol
MMA Fighting · +14 outlets
WBC heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel's first title defence confirmed for Dusseldorf on Nov. 28
Kabayel will make his maiden WBC heavyweight title defence on November 28 in Dusseldorf against a challenger with a 90 percent knockout ratio.
DAZN · +7 outlets
Dana White to announce Alex Pereira's next fight during UFC 332
The UFC CEO will reveal Pereira's next opponent this weekend, with Pereira teasing a big challenge.
Bjpenn · +14 outlets
Natalia Silva confident Brazil will hold all UFC women's titles by end of 2026
Ahead of her title bout against Wang Cong, Silva called the prospect of Brazilian champions across all women's divisions a milestone and said Wang is her toughe
MMA Fighting · +7 outlets
The Book18 stories ›
Wembanyama says he will never endorse a betting company, calls it 'very sad' that peers do
The Spurs star's public refusal comes as NBA players increasingly take sponsorship money from sportsbooks and prediction markets, prompting a wider debate about
Complex · +14 outlets
DraftKings shares near three-year low as betting sector slides
The decline reflects investor concerns about prediction market competition and regulatory uncertainty weighing on listed sportsbook operators.
RG.org · +1 outlets
New lawsuit claims DraftKings uses AI to target problem gamblers
The suit adds to legal scrutiny of sportsbook marketing practices, and Maine regulators say they are monitoring AI use by betting apps following the allegations
WBUR · +14 outlets
MGM and Caesars decline to enter prediction markets, citing casino license risk
The two casino giants are holding back from the prediction market push being led by DraftKings and FanDuel, warning it could jeopardize their core licensing.
Legalsportsreport · +8 outlets
Kalshi pushes into election markets as states push back
The prediction market's expansion into election contracts is drawing regulatory resistance from state officials.
Lexington Herald Leader · +14 outlets
Maine regulators monitoring AI use by sports betting apps after DraftKings allegations
State oversight of algorithmic marketing follows a lawsuit accusing DraftKings of using AI to target problem gamblers.
ReadWrite · +1 outlets