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49ers owner Jed York suspended six games, fined $500K by NFL over personal conduct violation
York's suspension stems from an August arrest in Ohio after he tried to engage in prostitution, penalizing one of the league's most prominent owners.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Tony Romo, CBS Sports part ways after nine years following July OWI arrest
The split ends Romo's run as the network's lead NFL analyst and opens a high-profile vacancy in broadcast booths.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Kentucky appeals court dissolves injunction granting 38 athletes a fifth year of eligibility
The ruling deepens confusion over the NCAA's five-for-five eligibility implementation, leaving players like Mark Mitchell and Thomas Castellanos in limbo.
sports.yahoo · +5 outlets
Bears stadium saga: Pritzker meets Goodell, Illinois negotiators ahead of November veto session
Governor JB Pritzker says next month's veto session could be key to advancing a plan to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois.
sports.yahoo · +5 outlets
Dodgers name Tarik Skubal NLDS Game 1 starter over Yoshinobu Yamamoto
The trade deadline acquisition opens Los Angeles' postseason instead of last year's World Series hero.
sports.yahoo · +11 outlets
Jalen Duren agrees to re-sign with Pistons on five-year, $200 million deal
The max-level extension locks in Detroit's young center as a franchise cornerstone.
NBC Sports · +13 outlets
NFL18 stories ›
CBS and Tony Romo mutually part ways more than two months after his OWI arrest
The split ends Romo's nine-year run as CBS's No. 1 NFL analyst and reportedly involved a negotiated buyout of his roughly $72 million deal, with J.J. Watt movin
Nbcsports · +14 outlets
NFL suspends 49ers owner Jed York six games and fines him $500,000
The discipline stems from York's August arrest in Ohio for attempting to engage in prostitution, a personal conduct policy violation that highlights how owner p
Nbcsports · +14 outlets
Joey Porter Jr. cleared to make Cowboys debut days after trade from Steelers
Dallas acquired the cornerback from Pittsburgh and he carries no injury designation for Sunday's game in Houston, though Stephen Jones said the Steelers' initia
ESPN · +13 outlets
Rams rule out Aaron Donald (back), Puka Nacua set to return vs. Eagles
Los Angeles loses its star defensive tackle to back soreness but gets its top receiver back from a hip injury, while tight end Terrance Ferguson goes on injured
ESPN · +14 outlets
Eagles rule out DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and several others for Week 4 vs. Rams
Philadelphia will be without its top wideout and linebacker Zack Baun (concussion) among six players ruled out for Sunday's game against Los Angeles.
Nbcsports · +14 outlets
NFL trade deadline early look: 10 candidates to move, teams to watch and predictions
With the Nov. 10 deadline approaching, analysts are identifying trade candidates including Tony Pollard, Jerry Jeudy, Marvin Harrison Jr. and an Arizona quarter
ESPN · +14 outlets
NBA18 stories ›
Jalen Duren accepts 5-year, $200M fully guaranteed deal to end Pistons standoff
Detroit locked up its All-NBA center before the qualifying-offer deadline, ending months of stalled negotiations that had raised the possibility of a one-year d
ESPN · +5 outlets
NBA reviewing three finalist bids of $12-13B for Las Vegas expansion team; debut may slip to 2029-30
Las Vegas has become the front-runner for the league's 31st team while Seattle's timeline and a possible one-year delay for the Vegas launch remain unresolved.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Victor Wembanyama declines to promote sports betting sites, drawing broad NBA reaction
The Spurs star's refusal to take gambling money contrasts with endorsement deals held by LeBron James and other players, a notable stance as league betting part
ESPN · +3 outlets
Jamal Shead, Raptors agree to 3-year, $24M extension through 2029-30
Toronto locks in its backup guard on a modest extension days before the regular-season window for rookie-scale deals closes.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Suns' Dillon Brooks charged with DUI from March arrest in Scottsdale
Court records show the charge was filed Monday; Brooks and the Suns have kept focus on preseason basketball.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Miami Heat to wear 'Vice City' GTA VI uniforms and court for one game
The Rockstar Games tie-in lands the night before Grand Theft Auto VI's Nov. 19 release, an unusual crossover between an NBA franchise and a video game launch.
ESPN · +14 outlets
MLB18 stories ›
Ohtani says knee, biceps and neck issues persist, will be managed through Dodgers' postseason run
The Dodgers open the NLDS against the Braves with their two-way star acknowledging he is not fully healthy after a summer of nagging ailments.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Yankees still undecided on Aaron Judge for ALDS roster as calf strain recovery continues
Judge's availability is the central question for a Yankees club preparing to face the Rays in the division series.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Dodgers tab Tarik Skubal for NLDS Game 1; Braves' starter plans still unsettled
Los Angeles lines up its ace for Saturday's opener while Atlanta works through its rotation options.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Diamondbacks to cut payroll in 2027 after third straight season without October baseball
Arizona spent at a franchise high in 2026 but finished two games out of a playoff spot.
Mlbtraderumors · +4 outlets
Cubs' Hoyer makes pitching 'quality' the top offseason priority after Wild Card sweep
Chicago was swept by San Diego by a combined 12-1 margin, prompting a stated winter focus on the pitching staff.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Rays get Wells, Cleavinger and Simpson back for ALDS as injury concerns ease
Tampa Bay's roster situation improves ahead of its division series against the Yankees.
MLB.com · +2 outlets
NHL18 stories ›
Red Wings place Dylan Larkin on injured reserve hours before home opener amid trade request
Detroit moved its 30-year-old center to a non-roster injured reserve spot while his trade request remains unresolved, adding uncertainty to a season opener that
ESPN · +14 outlets
Bettman says no-trade clauses now used beyond their 'original intention' as players force moves
The commissioner said the league is monitoring how trade protection is deployed, with players using clauses to steer deals to specific destinations after reques
ESPN · +8 outlets
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov exits season opener with apparent left knee injury
Barkov left in the second period against San Jose after his knee appeared to buckle in a scrum, a major concern for the defending champions.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Rangers' Igor Shesterkin becomes 18th NHL goalie to score a goal
Shesterkin notched an empty-netter in Thursday's win, a rare feat for a goaltender, while the club also deals with Korpisalo being week to week.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Lightning captain Victor Hedman returns to game action after mental health absence
Hedman played his first NHL game since stepping away in March to address his mental health, saying he feels energized about resuming his career.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Ducks sign defenseman Tristan Luneau to six-year, $43.2M extension after 14 NHL games
Anaheim committed long term to a blue liner with a very small NHL body of work, one of the largest bets of the young season on internal development.
ESPN · +6 outlets
CFB18 stories ›
CFP leaders keep discussing 24-team playoff model as ESPN negotiations continue, no 2027 calendar vote
Playoff expansion talks are advancing but a start as early as 2027 remains uncertain, drawing fan backlash.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Protect College Sports Act clears Senate, heads to House amid ACC and athlete-pay fights
Federal college sports legislation advances as House members resist provisions they say could destabilize the ACC.
WRUF · +12 outlets
CSC: 68 schools hit or neared $20.5M revenue-sharing cap in first NIL payment season
The report quantifies how schools used the new revenue-sharing cap in the first year of direct athlete payments.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Police investigate rape allegation against LSU football player whose Title IX suspension was overturned
Campus police and the district attorney are examining an allegation against Damien Shanklin involving a female student.
ESPN · +9 outlets
College football player buyouts loom as next contract battleground
Buyout structures for athletes are poised to become a central issue in college sports contracting.
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Ex-Auburn staffer arrested, accused of leaking recruiting info and trade secrets to rivals
The case raises trade-secret and employer-liability questions for athletic departments.
ESPN · +14 outlets
CBB18 stories ›
NIT and WBIT to cut fields from 32 to 24 teams starting in 2027, after NCAA tournaments expand to 76
The NCAA announced the secondary tournaments will shrink and adopt new bracket and selection formats in the wake of expanded 76-team NCAA fields.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Fifth-year NCAA basketball players ruled ineligible again after appeals court decision
A federal appeals court reversed relief that had allowed extra-year players to compete, reopening eligibility questions with the season about a month away.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Protect College Sports Act passes Senate; ESPN breaks down what the bill does
The landmark federal bill clearing the Senate could reshape NIL rules, athlete employment status and NCAA governance.
ESPN · +14 outlets
CSC: 68 schools hit or neared the $20.5 million revenue-sharing cap in first NIL payment season
The report details how many athletic departments reached or came within 5% of the cap in the first year of direct revenue-sharing payments.
ESPN · +3 outlets
ESPN acquires expanded Players Era tournament
The network adds the NIL-heavy early-season event to its college basketball inventory as the tournament grows.
Sports Media Watch · +14 outlets
Big East spends big under new leadership, sets new standards ahead of expanded NCAA Tournament era
The conference is raising spending and expectations as its new commissioner takes over and NIL rules reshape competition.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Soccer18 stories ›
Man City lodge 'comprehensive appeal' after guilty verdict on Premier League financial breaches
The club says the ruling contains 'clear material errors, of law, principle and fact, and is unsafe,' as questions mount over possible punishments, squad future
BBC · +14 outlets
Real Madrid send UEFA 'substantial' dossier over Barcelona's payments to ex-referees' chief
Real Madrid allege 'evidence of extraordinary gravity' in the Negreira case, and Barcelona have responded as UEFA weighs possible sanctions.
BBC · +8 outlets
Ghana part ways with coach Carlos Queiroz after poor start to AFCON qualifiers
The Ghana FA ended Queiroz's tenure early in the qualifying campaign for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Reuters · +14 outlets
Italy hold Zinedine Zidane's France to 1-1 draw in his home debut as coach
Michael Olise's goal was cancelled out as Zidane's first home match in charge of France ended without a win in the Nations League.
ESPN · +14 outlets
De Bruyne reaches 200 career goals as Belgium beat Turkiye; Lewandowski leads Poland
Veteran forwards Kevin De Bruyne and Robert Lewandowski both scored multiple goals in Friday's Nations League wins.
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Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after benching; squad and coach Jesus stand united
Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 without Cristiano Ronaldo after he walked out of the camp, the latest in a long history of clashes with coaches.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Motor18 stories ›
NASCAR champion Kyle Busch died at 41; public Celebration of Life set for Charlotte
NASCAR and its teams are planning a free, open public memorial at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the two-time Cup champion, whose death at 41 was described as sud
Motorsport · +12 outlets
Sepang return: Leclerc tops FP2 for Bahrain GP in Malaysia as rough surface slows field
F1's first Malaysian round in nine years saw Ferrari lead Saturday preparations while drivers complained about an extremely abrasive track surface.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Verstappen fastest in FP1 at Sepang, beats Russell and upgraded Mercedes
Red Bull's Max Verstappen set the early pace at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with Mercedes rolling out a major upgrade package.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Mercedes brings new floor and sidepods to Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Mercedes introduced a reworked floor and sidepods at Sepang as it looks to protect its championship lead.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Hadjar, Colapinto and Lindblad hit with grid penalties in Malaysia
Three drivers will start the Bahrain GP in Malaysia from further back after penalties, with Colapinto taking an additional drop for a new engine.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Joe Gibbs Racing and Spire continue discovery fight in NASCAR lawsuit
The legal dispute between Joe Gibbs Racing and Spire Motorsports is moving into a discovery phase, with Denny Hamlin commenting after the latest hearing.
AOL.com · +14 outlets
Golf18 stories ›
Phil Mickelson completed stay at addiction treatment center, spokesperson says
Mickelson's representatives said he sought treatment for addiction and family trauma, shifting attention from his on-course struggles to his personal situation.
New Hampshire Union Leader · +14 outlets
Sergio Garcia files to terminate his LIV Golf contract
The filing adds to questions about player commitment as LIV Golf's future and funding remain unsettled.
RNZ · +9 outlets
Bryson DeChambeau branded immature after tantrum over TV feature, faces LIV decision
DeChambeau's on-course conduct and unresolved plans come as LIV Golf faces broader uncertainty about its future.
Daily Express US · +3 outlets
PGA Tour's Championship Series draws 14 sponsorship bids
Strong sponsor interest signals commercial appetite for the tour's revamped big-money series format.
조선일보 · +2 outlets
John Daly collapses at Mississippi golf tournament
The two-time major champion was competing at a Mississippi event when he collapsed; reports describe the incident as an update to prior coverage.
GolfWRX · +14 outlets
Jon Rahm's LIV Golf future questioned amid reported $7.5M payment delay
Uncertainty over a delayed payment feeds speculation about Rahm's standing with LIV Golf as the league's longer-term plans stay unclear.
Daily Express US · +2 outlets
Tennis18 stories ›
Judge denies ATP, WTA and Grand Slam motions to dismiss tennis antitrust lawsuit
The ruling keeps alive a lawsuit challenging the sport's governing bodies over tour and major structures, a rare legal test of tennis governance.
The New York Times · +5 outlets
WTA confirms equal prize money at Italian Open and other combined WTA 1000 events in 2027
The tour calls it a major milestone in closing the pay gap at the biggest combined tournaments.
ESPN · +14 outlets
WTA cuts 2027 schedule for top 50 players
The reduced calendar adds to a season of structural changes the tour says are aimed at player workload.
Ahram Online · +13 outlets
Djokovic rallies past Bu Yunchaokete to reach China Open quarterfinals, stays unbeaten in Beijing
Djokovic needed another medical timeout but kept his perfect record at the event intact.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Wang Xiyu beats Zhang Shuai for Asian Games gold and automatic 2028 Olympic berth
The title follows Wang's semifinal win over Alex Eala and secures her a place at the Los Angeles Games.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Nishikori's career ends with Japan Open loss to Tiafoe
The former US Open finalist closed out his career in front of home fans in Tokyo.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Fights18 stories ›
UFC 332 weigh-ins: Natalia Silva and Wang Cong on weight for vacant flyweight title, one main card fighter heavy
Silva and Wang both made weight for Saturday's UFC 332 headliner in Salt Lake City, while Esteban Ribovics missed weight and forfeited 20 percent of his purse.
centraloregondaily.com · +15 outlets
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight confirmed, London press conference set for Wednesday; Hearn says bout pulled amid Dana White row
The long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight has been announced, though promoters are still trading barbs with UFC's Dana White over the deal.
Sky Sports · +14 outlets
UFC to stage Octagon at White House for Flag Day event; Secret Service says security will be Super Bowl level
Construction is underway on the White House South Lawn Octagon, with Trump and Dana White kicking off an event that the Secret Service says will carry Super Bow
NBC4 Washington · +12 outlets
Tyson Fury in talks for bare knuckle boxing event with former heavyweight champion
The talks mark another crossover option for Fury as his Anthony Joshua fight is finalized.
Forbes · +14 outlets
Agit Kabayel to defend WBC heavyweight title against unbeaten Nelson Hysa in Dusseldorf on November 28
Kabayel's first world title defence is set for Germany against a challenger with a roughly 90 percent knockout ratio.
Geo Super · +13 outlets
David Benavidez loses WBA light heavyweight title after ultimatum, successor expected to be crowned
The belt change reshapes the 175-pound division with a new champion expected to be crowned soon.
Boxing News 24 · +3 outlets
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Fanatics to spend $1 billion on sports betting advertising in 2027 to challenge DraftKings and FanDuel
Fanatics reported 40% sales growth and its CEO said the company will spend $1 billion on betting ads to take on DraftKings and FanDuel.
qz.com · +14 outlets
Kalshi sports contracts are illegal gambling and Ohio will enforce state law, Gov. DeWine says
Ohio's governor joined other Strip executives in opposing prediction markets, which are testing CFTC jurisdiction and state gambling law.
statenews.org · +14 outlets
DraftKings shares fall near three-year low as company weighs more prediction market spending
The stock slide signals investor concern over the cost of competing with Kalshi and other prediction market platforms.
Northeast Times · +14 outlets
Victor Wembanyama refuses sports betting endorsements, says promoting gambling does not match his values
The Spurs star's stance drew wide reaction including from Stephen A. Smith, amid the NBA's growing sportsbook partnerships.
TheGrio · +14 outlets
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones becomes first to plead guilty in federal gambling case
The plea is the first in a multi-defendant prosecution tied to illegal sports betting.
AP News · +11 outlets
Stephen A. Smith calls out hypocrisy over NBA sportsbook partnerships and Wembanyama's stance
TV commentary and Kevin Durant's remarks show the debate over player endorsement of betting operators remains unresolved.
Yahoo Sports · +2 outlets