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Alex Ovechkin to retire at end of season after NHL-record goal-scoring career with Capitals
The NHL's all-time leading goalscorer announced his final season with Washington, closing out a career defined by record-setting scoring.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NFL suspends line judge Jeff Seeman and referee Adrian Hill for conduct toward players in Week 4
The league handed down its first on-field official discipline in years after viral incidents involving Cardinals tight end Trey McBride and Vikings linebacker E
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Karl-Anthony Towns says Knicks extension before season 'don't look good'
The reigning NBA champion Knicks and their center are at an impasse on an extension with opening night approaching.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Kansas State pays fired coach Jerome Tang $12M settlement to end dispute
The agreement closes a dispute that arose after the basketball program dismissed Tang.
sports.yahoo · +6 outlets
Chiefs WR Tyquan Thornton out 12-16 weeks after dislocated ankle and torn ligaments
The injury thins a Kansas City receiving corps already missing Rashee Rice and fuels talk of a Tyreek Hill reunion.
sports.yahoo · +6 outlets
Ravens unsure whether Lamar Jackson will play Sunday night vs. Falcons
The ankle injury clouds Baltimore's Week 5 plans after a Sunday filled with notable injuries around the league.
ESPN · +14 outlets

NFL18 stories ›

NFL suspends line judge Jeff Seeman two games, referee Adrian Hill one for conduct toward players
The discipline follows Week 4 incidents including Seeman's apparent profanity toward Cardinals TE Trey McBride and a separate exchange involving Hill in the Vik
Nbcsports · +14 outlets
Ravens unsure whether Lamar Jackson (ankle) can play Sunday night vs. Falcons
Baltimore is still gathering information on the ankle injury Jackson suffered in the Week 4 win over Tennessee.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Steelers trade Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys amid contract standoff
Pittsburgh dealt the cornerback to Dallas after stalled extension talks, and picked up a corner from Tampa Bay to backfill.
Nbcsports · +14 outlets
Chiefs WR Tyquan Thornton to have ankle surgery, out 3-4 months
Thornton dislocated his left ankle in Week 4, stripping Kansas City of a receiver as it weighs outside additions.
Nbcsports · +8 outlets
Seahawks signing veteran RB Joe Mixon after Monday workout
Seattle adds Mixon with rookie running back Price landing on injured reserve.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Chiefs linked to Tyreek Hill reunion as he targets November return
Kansas City had been tracking Hill's rehab before injuries to Thornton and Rashee Rice, and reports point to strong interest in a signing.
ESPN · +14 outlets

NBA18 stories ›

Karl-Anthony Towns says Knicks extension talks haven't come close, deal unlikely before season
Towns, entering a pivotal season in New York, says talks with the Knicks have not approached a deal he would accept, leaving his long-term future unresolved.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Clippers' Max Strus out at least four weeks with partial plantar fascia tear
Strus was injured in his preseason debut after arriving in a trade, thinning a Clippers wing rotation that has already dealt with availability issues.
ESPN · +6 outlets
LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey sit out 76ers preseason opener vs. Knicks
Philadelphia held out its three biggest names for the preseason opener, with James managing foot arthritis and the team indicating load management will be a the
ESPN · +14 outlets
Report details LeBron James managing chronic foot arthritis and sciatica in first 76ers camp
The 76ers are building load-management plans around James's long-standing foot condition as he opens his first training camp in Philadelphia.
ESPN · +10 outlets
NBA opens investigation era focus on LeBron James's $15 million Polymarket deal after Wembanyama comments
The league's betting-adjacent sponsorship arrangement with Polymarket, reported to be worth roughly four times James's NBA salary, is drawing renewed scrutiny a
Yahoo Sports · +1 outlets
Giannis Antetokounmpo praises Heat culture and takes shots at former Bucks teammates
The former Milwaukee star told Miami media he feels 'alive again' in his new organization and questioned the work habits of his old locker room.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets

MLB18 stories ›

Rasmussen carries no-hit bid into 8th as Rays take ALDS Game 1 over Yankees
Drew Rasmussen and Bryan Baker combined to hold New York to one hit, giving Tampa Bay an early series edge in a matchup the Yankees are playing without Aaron Ju
ESPN · +9 outlets
Braves beat Dodgers 3-2 in Game 2 to even NLDS without Chris Sale
Michael Harris II's triple and a Kris Bubic wild pitch decided a game Atlanta started with Ray Kerr before Sale was pushed back to Game 3.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Chourio walk-off single gives Brewers 2-0 NLDS lead over Padres
Jackson Chourio's two-run single off Mason Miller completed a ninth-inning rally as Milwaukee moved within one win of the NLCS.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Aaron Judge to miss Yankees' ALDS against Rays
New York loses the reigning MVP for the series, shifting October duties to the club's younger hitters.
KMVU FOX 26 Medford · +14 outlets
Padres fume over overturned Ty France homer in Game 1 loss to Brewers
France's would-be tying homer in the ninth was ruled a fly out after fan interference, and he and Manny Machado publicly pressed MLB for an explanation.
Mlbtraderumors · +4 outlets
Red Sox's Roman Anthony expected to avoid offseason hand surgery
Boston's chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said the outfielder will rehab the recurring hand issue with rest rather than going under the knife.
Mlbtraderumors · +14 outlets

NHL18 stories ›

Alex Ovechkin, 41, announces 2026-27 will be his final NHL season
The NHL's all-time leading goalscorer told Capitals teammates this campaign will be his last, ending a 22-season career spent entirely in Washington.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Lyle Odelein, Stanley Cup-winning defenseman and first Blue Jackets captain, dies at 58
Odelein won the 1993 Stanley Cup with Montreal and later became the first captain in Columbus Blue Jackets history.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Panthers place captain Aleksander Barkov on long-term injured reserve with leg injury
Barkov, who missed all of 2025-26, will sit out at least the next 10 games, testing Florida's playoff and trade plans.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Red Wings put Dylan Larkin on injured reserve amid trade request, booed in home opener
Detroit moved its former captain to a non-roster IR spot before a 2-0 season-opening loss to the Rangers as it weighs his trade request.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Penguins rout Flyers 7-0, setting a notable NHL record
Pittsburgh's lopsided win over Philadelphia opened the season with a record-setting margin.
Yahoo Sports · +13 outlets
Golden Knights have not granted teams permission to talk with ex-coach Cassidy
Vegas is holding firm on its former head coach as other clubs seek permission to interview him.
The Hockey News · +13 outlets

CFB18 stories ›

West Virginia football recruit Chris Wilson Jr., 17, killed in Indiana shooting
Multiple outlets reported the death of the four-star recruit in Muncie, Indiana, a case local police are investigating.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Jeremiah Smith breaks Ohio State receiving records; LeBron, Olave react
The Buckeyes receiver set school marks for receiving touchdowns and receptions, drawing reaction from LeBron James and record holder Chris Olave.
ESPN · +7 outlets
CFP, bowl projections shift after Week 5; Alabama rises, Northwestern enters bracket
Analysts updated 12-team playoff and bowl projections following Week 5 wins and upsets.
ESPN · +6 outlets
AP and Coaches polls reshuffle after Week 5 upsets; Ohio State leads
The AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll were updated after a weekend of ranked losses and narrow escapes, drawing voter criticism.
247Sports · +14 outlets
Protect College Sports Act advances in Senate; hurdles remain in House
The bill now faces time constraints and other obstacles in the House before it could become law.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Tennessee undecided on starting QB vs. Arkansas after MacIntyre replaced Brandon
Vols coach Josh Heupel said the staff has not settled on a starter for Saturday's road game after a mid-game quarterback change against Auburn.
ESPN · +1 outlets

CBB18 stories ›

Senate passes Protect College Sports Act to regulate athlete pay, transfers
The Senate approved federal legislation governing NIL compensation and the transfer portal, sending the bill to the House where time and opposition remain obsta
ESPN · +14 outlets
Melvin Council Jr. returns to Kansas for seventh season after NY court injunction
A preliminary injunction allowed Council to play a seventh college season, another test of eligibility rules that schools and the NCAA have struggled to apply c
ESPN · +14 outlets
NCAA eligibility cases in limbo with a month until the 2026-27 season
LSU's roster count and other unresolved eligibility rulings leave several programs, including SLU and Gonzaga, without clarity on player availability.
ESPN · +13 outlets
UConn lands five-star wing Jordan Page, its second five-star in 2027 class
Page's commitment gives Dan Hurley a class with two ESPN five-star prospects, the program's first in at least 20 years.
ESPN · +13 outlets
UCLA women's basketball loses Lena Bilic for season with ACL tear
The defending national champions lose a key returner to a season-ending knee injury ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
AP News · +14 outlets
College basketball conference realignment: complete 2026-27 membership list
A full accounting of conference changes affecting the 2026-27 men's basketball season.
ESPN · +3 outlets

Soccer18 stories ›

Manchester City found guilty of financial breaches; rivals call for severe punishment
Manchester City's owners were found guilty of injecting money into the club, triggering debate over potential relegation and the appeal process.
Reuters · +14 outlets
Lionel Messi to play final Argentina match in farewell against Benin
Messi will close his international career with Argentina, ending a two-decade run that included a World Cup title.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Cavan Sullivan scores as USMNT routs Mexico 3-0 in international friendly
The 17-year-old Sullivan headlined a young United States side that won all three of its matches during the international window.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Portugal boss Jorge Jesus says door open for Ronaldo return after row
Cristiano Ronaldo left the Portugal squad in a dispute over playing time, but the manager left open a possible comeback.
BBC · +14 outlets
USMNT captain Tyler Adams named to lead team through 2030 World Cup
Adams takes the armband as the United States builds toward a home World Cup cycle.
Soccer America · +14 outlets
England routs Croatia 7-0 as Tuchel says side healing World Cup pain
Croatia captain Luka Modric called it a 'catastrophic night' after the heavy defeat.
theherald.co.za · +5 outlets

Motor18 stories ›

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia descends into chaos as software glitches stall cars on formation lap
A mass engine/software shutdown during the formation lap at a wet Sepang delayed the race and drew heavy driver criticism, prompting the FIA to investigate.
ESPN · +8 outlets
F1 drivers unite in criticism of 2026 engine regulations after Sepang chaos
Drivers and teams including Sainz, Russell and Stella said the sport's complex new power units and software left F1 looking amateurish and called for changes.
The Guardian · +9 outlets
Max Verstappen wins rain-delayed Bahrain GP in Malaysia, Red Bull's first win of 2026
The victory was Red Bull's first with its own engine and Verstappen's first since the 2025 finale, marking a milestone in the team's difficult season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Chase Briscoe wins NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas, holds off late charge from Larson
Briscoe's win kept his championship hopes alive at the halfway point of the Cup Series Chase at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Kyle Larson and Tyler Reddick crash across the finish line on final lap at Las Vegas
The last-lap collision cost neither driver their podium spots but defined a wild Las Vegas finish behind race winner Briscoe.
Motorsport · +13 outlets
Kyle Larson builds 40-point NASCAR Chase lead after rallying at Las Vegas
Larson recovered from a lap down to finish second, extending his championship lead over Denny Hamlin as the Chase passes its halfway point.
Motorsport · +9 outlets

Golf18 stories ›

Joaquin Niemann hints at PGA Tour return as LIV Golf contract deadline looms
Niemann's public comments about wanting the PGA Tour to 'open a door' come as LIV Golf players face a deadline to commit to the league's 2027 plans.
Today's Golfer · +11 outlets
Austin Smotherman wins Bank of Utah Championship for first PGA Tour title in 100th start
Smotherman shot a closing 3-under 68 to hold off challengers and claim his maiden PGA Tour victory.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Jeeno Thitikul wins LOTTE Championship in Hawaii for fourth LPGA title of the season
The world No. 2 from Thailand bounced back from a late double bogey to take her fourth LPGA Tour win of 2026.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Adrian Meronk wins Dunhill Links Championship and secures 2027 DP World Tour card
The LIV Golf player rallied past Casey Jarvis at St Andrews to earn full DP World Tour status for 2027.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Jackson Koivun joins Brooks Koepka on TGL's new Motor City team for 2027
The U.S. Presidents Cup player becomes the latest PGA Tour name added to TGL's expansion roster alongside Koepka.
roundtable.io · +14 outlets
LIV Golf reportedly secures enough player support to proceed with 2027 plans
The report suggests the league has the commitments needed to continue its schedule next season despite ongoing merger talks.
Golfmagic · +1 outlets

Tennis18 stories ›

Medvedev disqualified from China Open semifinal after hitting spectator with ball
Medvedev struck a fan in the head with a ball during his semifinal against Novak Djokovic and was defaulted, sending Djokovic into the final against Alex de Min
ESPN · +14 outlets
WTA reaffirms equal prize money pledge at 1000 events, cuts mandatory tournaments for top 50
The women's tour adjusted its calendar and pay commitments in a governance move affecting the sport's top-ranked players.
nytimes.com · +2 outlets
Court allows PTPA-backed players' lawsuit against ATP, WTA and Grand Slams to proceed
The ruling keeps alive a legal challenge to the structure and economics of professional tennis, a case with broad implications for the sport's governance.
Tennisuptodate.com · +13 outlets
Djokovic beats top seed Zverev to reach China Open semifinal, where Medvedev awaits
Djokovic knocked out top seed Alexander Zverev in Beijing while de Minaur reached the other semifinal, setting up the Djokovic-Medvedev clash that ended in a de
supersport.com · +14 outlets
Alcaraz loses 16 straight points before rallying past Munar into Japan Open final
Alcaraz recovered from a 16-point losing streak to win 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 and reach his first final since a 4 1/2-month wrist-injury layoff.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Sabalenka knocked out of China Open in straight sets by world No. 34 Bartunkova
Bartunkova beat the four-time Grand Slam champion 6-4, 6-3 in the third round, a significant upset at the WTA 1000 event in Beijing.
ESPN · +14 outlets

Fights18 stories ›

UFC 335 adds Charles Oliveira vs. Diego Lopes BMF title fight and Alex Pereira vs. Sergei Pavlovich
The final numbered UFC card of 2026 is filling out with Oliveira defending the BMF belt against Lopes and Pereira moving up to face Pavlovich in the co-main.
Bleacher Report · +14 outlets
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua set for Dec. 11 in Cardiff with WBA title stakes
The long-sought all-British heavyweight fight is now dated, with Fury saying he wants Donald Trump at the event.
RingSide24 · +13 outlets
Trump suggests White House UFC arena could be permanent after South Lawn event
The White House hosted a UFC event on the South Lawn, and Trump said the setup might stay in place.
Reuters · +12 outlets
Natalia Silva breaks into pound-for-pound top 5 after winning UFC 332 flyweight title
Silva's title win over Wang Cong, who says an eye poke left her unable to see, sets up a likely defense against Valentina Shevchenko.
Yahoo Sports · +12 outlets
Nassourdine Imavov offers Sean Strickland $500K to fight for UFC middleweight gold amid pay dispute
A middleweight title picture standoff is escalating as Strickland publicly pushes for a bigger payday and rivals bid for the bout.
NY Fights · +10 outlets
Ben Whittaker survives late scare to beat Conor Wallace on points and retain WBC Silver light heavyweight title
Whittaker's lackluster title eliminator win in Birmingham raised fresh doubts about his readiness for a world title shot.
World Boxing Council · +14 outlets

The Book18 stories ›

Online sports betting boom linked to surge in gambling disorder ER visits, reporting finds
A wave of local and national reporting ties the growth of online sports betting to a rise in emergency room visits for gambling disorder, intensifying scrutiny
TMJ4 News · +15 outlets
Lawsuit alleges DraftKings used AI to target vulnerable gamblers
A new suit claims DraftKings deployed AI-driven marketing to reach at-risk customers, adding to legal and regulatory pressure on sportsbook operators over respo
Boston.com · +14 outlets
Federal court grants CFTC and Kalshi preliminary injunctions against Illinois
An Illinois federal judge sided with the CFTC and its registrants, a rare court win for prediction markets against state regulators in 2026.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
Fanatics signals massive marketing push as sportsbook race intensifies
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin is doubling down on sports betting with a large advertising campaign, sharpening competition among US sportsbook operators.
Deadspin · +3 outlets
Ohio expands prediction markets crackdown after Sixth Circuit win
The Ohio Casino Control Commission sent 10 cease-and-desist letters to prediction markets it says illegally offer sports event contracts in the state.
Sbcamericas · +5 outlets
Major sportsbooks back Nebraska's online sports betting legalization push
Operators are ramping up support for online sports betting in Nebraska, where legalization remains an open question for state policymakers.
Covers.com · +14 outlets