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
Sir Alex Ferguson speaks on 2018 brain haemorrhage as he nears 85th birthday
The former Manchester United manager described being terrified during the health scare and his return to the club.
BBC · +1 outlets
Premier League rivals consider legal action over Manchester City punishment
Reports say several top-flight clubs want a penalty beyond a one-season relegation, while City found some normality in Women's Champions League play.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Steelers trade Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys; corner says he felt disrespected in Pittsburgh
Porter, dealt after falling out of favor in Pittsburgh, hopes to make his Dallas debut Sunday against the Texans.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight confirmed amid questions about timing
The long-awaited all-British heavyweight bout is set, though observers question whether both are past their peaks.
Al Jazeera · +14 outlets
Cubs eliminated by Padres in wild card, face offseason questions on core philosophy
Chicago's bats went quiet in a 4-1 series loss, prompting scrutiny of the roster build under Jed Hoyer.
audacy.com · +7 outlets
WTA confirms equal prize money at all combined 1000 events from 2027
The governing body called the move a major milestone for parity across its top-tier tournaments.
BBC · +10 outlets
Where the Phillies go after another early playoff exit: lineup, manager and window questions
Philadelphia's aging core fell short again, leaving the interim manager's status and roster direction unresolved.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Steelers' Mike McCarthy regrets profane exchange with Aaron Rodgers caught on TNF broadcast
The sideline confrontation between the coach and quarterback drew attention during Pittsburgh's frustrating loss to Cleveland.
CBS Sports · +2 outlets
Tennis antitrust lawsuit: why ATP, WTA and Grand Slam dismissal attempts failed
The PTPA's case against tennis' governing bodies over player treatment and pay continues to advance.
sports.yahoo · +7 outlets
Victor Wembanyama says he will never endorse gambling companies
The Spurs star criticized fellow players who promote betting brands, adding to the debate over gambling's place in the NBA.
theguardian.com · +13 outlets
MLB division series previews: matchups, odds and fallout from the wild card round
The ALDS and NLDS fields are set, with the Braves-Dodgers series drawing the most attention and a winter lockout looming.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Caitlin Clark's signature shoe had largest launch in Nike history, CEO says
The claim underscores the commercial pull of Clark and the WNBA's growing footwear business.
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