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Top18 stories ›

Patriots upset Bills 29-26 as Drake Maye rebounds, handing Buffalo its first loss
New England's win at Highmark Stadium ended Buffalo's unbeaten start and reshuffled the AFC race.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson exits with ankle injury in win over Titans, seen in boot
Jackson left the game in the second half and Baltimore is calling him day-to-day while it awaits further evaluation.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Saquon Barkley ruled out with hamstring injury as Rams beat Eagles 24-20
Philadelphia lost its star running back early in a game it dropped to Los Angeles after a 14-point fourth quarter by the Rams.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Bengals WRs Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) and Tee Higgins injured in loss to Jaguars
Both of Cincinnati's top receivers were hurt in the same game, adding to a rough start for the Bengals' offense.
ESPN · +14 outlets
F1: Verstappen wins chaotic Bahrain GP in Malaysia as software glitch mars race start
A software bug affected multiple cars before the start, drawing driver criticism, while George Russell retired and Kimi Antonelli extended his title lead.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Cowboys beat Texans 34-30 on CeeDee Lamb's late touchdown with 40 seconds left
Lamb's career day and a fourth-down conversion kept Dallas' final drive alive, leaving Houston's playoff hopes further diminished.
CBS Sports · +6 outlets

NFL18 stories ›

Lions, TE Sam LaPorta break off contract extension talks ahead of 2027 free agency
The stalled negotiation sets up a potential franchise-tag or free-agency standoff for one of the league's top young tight ends.
NBC Sports · +14 outlets
Steelers' contract philosophy, lack of Year 2 guarantees led to Joey Porter Jr. trade to Cowboys
The cornerback's exit highlights a Pittsburgh approach of avoiding guarantees beyond the first year of deals.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase suffers concussion; Tee Higgins exits with adductor injury in loss to Jaguars
Injuries to both starting receivers left Joe Burrow without his top targets late in a 22-17 defeat.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson leaves win over Titans in boot with ankle injury, considered day-to-day
Tests showed no serious damage, but Baltimore's offense hinges on the reigning MVP's availability.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Drake Maye rebounds as Patriots upset Bills 29-26 for Buffalo's first loss
The win snapped New England's early-season slide and handed the defending AFC champions their first defeat.
Nbcsports · +4 outlets
Packers fear LB Edgerrin Cooper tore his Achilles in win over Buccaneers
Green Bay expects to lose its star linebacker for the remainder of the season if the tear is confirmed.
Nbcsports · +5 outlets

NBA18 stories ›

NBA reviewing finalist bids for Las Vegas expansion team in $12-13B range
Three finalist groups are competing for the Las Vegas expansion franchise, with the NBA expected to pick a winner as expansion talks advance toward a 31st and 3
ESPN · +3 outlets
NBA expansion latest: Vegas first, Seattle on hold ahead of 2026-27 season
ESPN reports the state of play on NBA expansion as training camps open, with Las Vegas furthest along and Seattle's bid still unresolved.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Knicks' Jalen Brunson has surgery on left wrist
The Knicks starting guard underwent a wrist procedure, a significant roster concern during training camp.
Yahoo Sports · +13 outlets
Knicks' Brunson in line for $290M extension as deal with New York nears
New York is closing on a massive extension for its franchise point guard, one of the largest contracts in league history.
Yahoo Sports · +1 outlets
LeBron James, Jaylen Brown scrimmage in first public look at new-look 76ers
Fans lined up deep to watch LeBron James and Jaylen Brown take part in a 76ers scrimmage, fueling expectations around Philadelphia's rebuilt roster.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Jalen Duren says he is relieved to return to Pistons, sees Detroit as home
After a prolonged and at times tense negotiation, Duren spoke publicly about his five-year deal and pushed back on what he called false narratives.
ESPN · +14 outlets

MLB18 stories ›

Yankees leave Aaron Judge off ALDS roster as he recovers from calf strain
The three-time MVP's absence removes the Yankees' top bat for the entire Division Series against the Rays, a major swing factor in the AL bracket.
MLB Trade Rumors · +14 outlets
Brewers take 2-0 NLDS lead over Padres on Chourio's walk-off single
Jackson Chourio's two-run single off Mason Miller in the ninth put Milwaukee two wins from the NLCS.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Braves even NLDS with Dodgers at 1-1 behind Harris and a 3-2 win
Michael Harris II's triple and a Kris Bubic wild pitch decided Game 2, with Atlanta also lining up Chris Sale for Game 3.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Rays take ALDS Game 1 as Rasmussen carries a one-hit shutout past the Yankees
Drew Rasmussen and Bryan Baker combined for a one-hit performance, the only Yankees hit coming on a baserunning out.
ESPN · +14 outlets
White Sox shut out Guardians 3-0 to open ALDS
Chicago's opener-and-bulk pitching approach carried over from the regular season into a Game 1 win.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Guardians set ALDS roster, leaving Hoskins and Cecconi off
Cleveland's roster decisions reflect its injury situation heading into the Division Series against the White Sox.
MLB.com · +3 outlets

NHL18 stories ›

Lyle Odelein, Stanley Cup-winning defenseman and first Blue Jackets captain, dies at 58
Odelein won the 1993 Stanley Cup with Montreal and spent 16 NHL seasons with several clubs, becoming Columbus's first captain in 2000.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Panthers place captain Aleksander Barkov on long-term IR with left leg injury
Barkov, who missed all of last season, will sit out at least 10 games, testing Florida's depth and its trade options.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Red Wings move Dylan Larkin to injured reserve amid trade request, booed in home opener loss
Detroit is still weighing Larkin's trade request while fans jeered the former captain during a 2-0 season-opening loss to the Rangers.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Bettman: NHL monitoring no-trade clauses, says they are not used as originally intended
The commissioner's comments signal possible league action on clauses players use to steer trades to specific teams.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Bettman says NHL feels no pressure to sign rights deal before the NFL
The league's next US media rights negotiations are a major revenue driver heading into the coming years.
Sports Media Watch · +3 outlets
Stanley Cup Playoffs most-watched on record, viewership strong through opening weekends and final
Multiple viewership records across the playoffs point to rising US television interest in the NHL's postseason.
Sports Media Watch · +14 outlets

CFB18 stories ›

AP Top 25 reshuffled after Week 5: Missouri jumps to No. 14, Florida tumbles eight spots to No. 16
The Week 5 poll reflected a wave of upsets and narrow escapes, with LSU replacing Florida in the top 10 while the top five held firm.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Jeremiah Smith sets Ohio State career receptions and TD records, declares himself Heisman front-runner
Smith's record day in the win over Iowa, plus endorsements from LeBron James and Chris Olave, made him the dominant individual story of Week 5.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Miami routs Clemson 41-13, handing Dabo Swinney his second-worst home loss
Swinney insisted Clemson can still compete for an ACC title, but the loss prompted external calls for change and underscored a reversed power dynamic in the ser
ESPN · +9 outlets
Alabama opens as rare home underdog to Georgia for only second time since 2007
The line reflects both Georgia's standing and Alabama's improved form after its road win at Mississippi State.
ESPN
CFP projections after Week 5: Buckeyes lead growing crop of one-loss teams
Analysts' bracket projections varied, with Alabama rising and Utah and Northwestern appearing in some fields.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Coaches Poll released after Week 5: Kentucky enters Top 25 as Ohio State holds its ranking
The USA Today Coaches Poll diverged from the AP on Kentucky, which entered the coaches' ranking despite falling out of the AP Top 25.
247Sports · +14 outlets

CBB18 stories ›

Senate passes sweeping college sports bill regulating athlete pay and transfers
The legislation would set federal rules for name, image and likeness compensation and the transfer portal, shifting a patchwork of state laws and NCAA rules tow
Scripps News · +14 outlets
Injunction lets Kansas's Melvin Council Jr. play a seventh college season
A New York state court granted a preliminary injunction allowing Council to return to Kansas, reigniting debate over eligibility waivers for multi-transfer play
ESPN · +11 outlets
UConn lands five-star wing Jordan Page, its second 2027 five-star commit
Page joins the Huskies' 2027 class alongside another ESPN five-star, giving Dan Hurley his first two-five-star haul in at least 20 years.
ESPN · +12 outlets
UCLA women's basketball loses Lena Bilic for the season with ACL tear
The defending national champion Bruins lose a key returner before the season, thinning their frontcourt rotation.
The Winchester Star · +11 outlets
LSU lands 2027 five-star guard King Gibson under coach Wade
Gibson, the No. 13 prospect in the 2027 class, chose the Tigers over Arkansas, Louisville and Providence.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Dan Hurley says UConn won't schedule non-conference teams using G League players
The scheduling stance reflects growing tension between college programs and opponents stocked with professional G League talent.
The Day · +13 outlets

Soccer18 stories ›

Manchester City found guilty of 100-plus financial charges; clubs weigh relegation vote, legal options
The Premier League's landmark verdict against City has triggered a wave of contingency planning among rival clubs over potential punishment and appeals.
ESPN · +5 outlets
England rout Croatia 7-0 in Nations League as Tuchel's side move past World Cup heartbreak
England's biggest win of the Tuchel era signals a rebuilt side ahead of Euro 2028, while Croatia's captain called the night catastrophic.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest USMNT scorer as US thumps Mexico 3-0
The 17-year-old's long-range strike headlines a dominant friendly win that has reshaped expectations around Pochettino's young squad.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Tyler Adams named USMNT captain for new cycle through 2030 World Cup
Pochettino's appointment of Adams fills the leadership void left by Tim Ream's international retirement.
usatoday.com · +14 outlets
Arsenal's WSL title hopes fade after 4-2 loss at Man City; Slegers under scrutiny
Arsenal sit 10 points behind leaders Manchester City just five matches into the WSL season, intensifying pressure on head coach Renee Slegers.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Messi farewell closes love story with Argentina, Reuters writes
The piece frames the end of Messi's international career as the closing of a long, hard-won bond with the national team.
Reuters · +3 outlets

Motor18 stories ›

Verstappen wins rain-delayed Bahrain GP in Malaysia as Russell retires late with power unit failure
Max Verstappen took his first win of 2026 and Red Bull's first with its own power unit, while George Russell's late retirement dealt his title chances a critica
ESPN · +13 outlets
FIA blames software bug for mass F1 power unit shutdowns that delayed Malaysia race start by 93 minutes
A power unit software glitch caused multiple cars to lose power during wet formation laps, forcing the Bahrain GP in Malaysia to be red-flagged and restarted af
Motorsport · +5 outlets
F1 drivers blast 'horrible' and 'totally unacceptable' Sepang chaos, call for hard look at regulations
Leading drivers including Norris, Verstappen and Hamilton condemned the wet-weather start fiasco and said the 2026 hybrid power unit rules need revisiting.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Antonelli extends F1 title lead as Russell retirement reshapes championship standings
Kimi Antonelli's second place at Sepang stretched his points advantage while Russell's DNF left his title bid in serious trouble.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Elfyn Evans wins WRC title as Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from finish in Sardinia
Evans became Britain's first World Rally Champion in 25 years after a final-stage showdown in which Solberg crashed out of a title-winning position.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Hamilton and Verstappen compare F1's 2026 power units to 'LEGO' after Malaysia glitch
Both champions criticised the complexity of the new engine regulations after electronic failures marred the Sepang race start.
Motorsport · +13 outlets

Golf18 stories ›

Tom Kim wins Asian Games golf gold, earns exemption from South Korean military service
The gold medal resolves the mandatory military service question that had loomed over Kim's career, and he followed it by committing to an $8M PGA Tour event.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Jeeno Thitikul wins LOTTE Championship for her fourth LPGA Tour title of the season
Thitikul, ranked second in the world, has become the LPGA's dominant player this season with four wins.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Austin Smotherman wins Bank of Utah Championship, his first PGA Tour title in 100th start
The breakthrough win came in Smotherman's 100th career PGA Tour start after he led through the weekend.
ESPN · +14 outlets
LIV's Adrian Meronk wins Dunhill Links Championship, secures 2027 DP World Tour card
The win gives a LIV Golf player full DP World Tour status for 2027 amid the ongoing tour eligibility dispute.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Report: LIV Golf secures enough player support for its 2027 plans
LIV's roster commitments for 2027 come as the league's promotion of Bryson DeChambeau is said to complicate his possible PGA Tour return.
golfmagic.com · +9 outlets
Phil Mickelson tipped for PGA Tour return as his extended absence takes a personal turn
Mickelson's time away from competition, described as linked to family matters, has prompted speculation about a comeback and renewed debate over his legacy.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets

Tennis18 stories ›

Judge refuses to dismiss players' antitrust suit against ATP, WTA and Grand Slams
The case, brought by the PTPA and players, will proceed, a legal setback for the sport's governing bodies.
tennismajors.com · +8 outlets
ATP and WTA to match Grand Slams with equal prize money at top tournaments
The tours are adopting equal pay for men and women at their biggest events, following the majors' lead.
The Independent · +13 outlets
Sinner withdraws from Shanghai Masters with knee problem
The top-ranked player extends his absence, raising questions about his remaining 2026 schedule.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Djokovic beats top seed Zverev at China Open
The result shakes up the Beijing draw and sets up a Djokovic-Medvedev meeting.
supersport.com · +14 outlets
Sabalenka ousted by No. 34 Bartunkova in China Open third round
The four-time Grand Slam champion lost 6-4, 6-3 in Beijing in one of the tournament's biggest upsets.
ESPN · +14 outlets
PTPA ends public action in Grand Slam dispute as lawsuit advances
The players' coalition wound down its public campaign while the antitrust case continues in court.
Sports Illustrated

Fights18 stories ›

UFC 335 set: Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes for BMF title, Alex Pereira vs. Sergei Pavlovich co-main
The UFC announced a stacked UFC 335 headlined by a BMF title defense and a heavyweight-adjacent comeback fight for Pereira.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
UFC 332 smashes all-time knockout record with nine first-round KOs and 11 total finishes
The Salt Lake City card set UFC records for stoppages, an outcome that surprised critics who had panned the lineup.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Natalia Silva wins UFC women's flyweight title, stops Wang Cong at UFC 332
Silva captured her first UFC belt in the main event, with Dana White saying the headliner will not enjoy the rewatch.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Payton Talbott calls out Sean O'Malley after UFC 332 win over Deiveson Figueiredo
Talbott, dominant at UFC 332, said an O'Malley fight is a no-brainer if Petr Yan loses the bantamweight belt.
StreetInsider · +14 outlets
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua set for WBA heavyweight title clash in Cardiff
Lennox Lewis backed the WBA stakes while Derek Chisora picked Joshua to upset Fury, and reports said Donald Trump could attend.
RingSide24 · +14 outlets
Secret Service: UFC White House event security will be Super Bowl level
Trump and Dana White kicked off a UFC card on the White House South Lawn, drawing top-level security planning.
Yahoo Sports · +12 outlets

The Book15 stories ›

Kalshi faces new scrutiny over gambling risks after user relapse, responds to Missouri AG order
Regulatory and harm-reduction pressure on prediction markets is mounting as state attorneys general and critics test how the platforms are classified.
Gambling News · +1 outlets
Mormon leader D. Todd Christofferson decries explosion in sports betting and prediction markets
A senior LDS apostle urging members to stop betting signals growing institutional opposition to gambling among a large US religious constituency.
apnews.com · +12 outlets
North Carolina sports betting handle tops $520 million in August, per state revenue report
Two state-level reports on August wagering activity underline how quickly legal market handles are scaling in newer jurisdictions.
gamingintelligence.com · +14 outlets
Survey: Gen Z and millennials are betting to escape debt, and most are not breaking even
Polling on young adults treating wagering as an investment or debt fix feeds a broader policy debate about gambling harm.
FishDuck · +14 outlets
Sports betting is now a mainstream habit for Gen Z, worrying financial and mental health experts
Clinicians and responsible-gaming researchers say normalization of wagering among young adults is outpacing existing safeguards.
CNBC · +3 outlets
theScore Bet signs multi-year NFL partnership in Canada
The deal deepens the operator's Canadian footprint through an NFL league-level marketing tie-up.
Casino.org · +14 outlets