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Dodgers, Braves open NLDS Game 3 with Roberts moving slumping Ohtani to No. 5 in lineup
Manager Dave Roberts shuffled the Dodgers lineup for Game 3 against Atlanta, dropping Shohei Ohtani to fifth in a matchup of aces Chris Sale and Yoshinobu Yamam
ESPN · +14 outlets
Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson retires after 14 seasons, citing mental health
The two-time All-Pro spent his entire 14-year career in Philadelphia and said he is stepping away to focus on his mental health.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Ronaldo says Portugal coach Jorge Jesus broke his word, apologizes for leaving camp
The 41-year-old forward said he is not retiring internationally and believes he should be punished for walking out on Portugal after being benched.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Missouri freshman OT Johnnie DJ Jones hospitalized, needs heart transplant, Drinkwitz says
The Tigers' top recruit remains hospitalized in Florida after team medical staff flagged an issue during his freshman intake.
CBS Sports · +11 outlets
NFL referees association to challenge severity of two officials' suspensions
Referee Adrian Hill and line judge Jeff Seeman were suspended for unprofessional conduct toward players, and the union is contesting the punishment.
ESPN · +14 outlets
LIV Golf to receive $300 million investment to emerge from bankruptcy
The Saudi-backed circuit's new funding comes as it navigates a bankruptcy process.
Fortune · +9 outlets
NFL18 stories ›
Eagles All-Pro RT Lane Johnson announces retirement after 14 seasons
Johnson, a two-time All-Pro and 171-game starter in Philadelphia, retired Tuesday citing mental health, leaving a hole on the Eagles' offensive line.
Nbcsports · +12 outlets
NFL suspends two referees; officials union to challenge severity
The NFL suspended officials Adrian Hill and Jeff Seeman for unprofessional conduct, and the NFL Referees Association says the punishments exceed precedent as co
ESPN · +13 outlets
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has ankle sprain, slim chance to play Week 5
Sources say Jackson's sprained ankle gives him only an outside chance to face the Falcons, a major blow for a Baltimore team already dealing with injury losses.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Seahawks decline to sign RB Joe Mixon after physical, add Robert Henry instead
Seattle reversed course on a reported Mixon deal after his physical and instead signed Robert Henry off the Commanders practice squad to address running back de
Nbcsports · +14 outlets
Tyreek Hill to open 2026 contract talks as Chiefs reunion talk grows
The free-agent receiver is set to begin negotiations on a new deal, with Kansas City monitoring his rehab amid injuries to Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Cardinals LT Paris Johnson out for season; team signs OT Jedrick Wills
A torn biceps ends Johnson's season, prompting Arizona to add former first-round pick Jedrick Wills from Buffalo's practice squad.
Nbcsports · +11 outlets
NBA18 stories ›
76ers backup center Ariel Hukporti out for season with torn right Achilles
Hukporti went down in the preseason opener against the Knicks, leaving Philadelphia thin behind its starting frontcourt and forcing the team to consider replace
ESPN · +14 outlets
EuroLeague shareholders reject NBA Europe proposal, leave door open for future talks
The rejection is a setback for Adam Silver's plan to expand the NBA's footprint in European club basketball, though both sides signaled negotiations could conti
Reuters · +12 outlets
LeBron James opens first training camp with 76ers, managing arthritis and back issues
James' move to Philadelphia is the league's biggest offseason storyline, and the details of his health management matter for how the Sixers project in 2026-27.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Karl-Anthony Towns says extension with Knicks before season 'doesn't look' likely
Towns and New York remain far apart on an extension, a standoff that could shape the Knicks' roster and the trade market into the season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer accepts NBA punishment, expresses 'sincere regrets'
Ballmer's response follows league discipline tied to the Kawhi Leonard matter, a story that has hung over the Clippers' offseason.
Front Office Sports · +13 outlets
Clippers' Max Strus out at least four weeks with partial plantar fascia tear
The foot injury sidelines a rotation wing for the Clippers' preseason buildup and will be reevaluated in a month.
ESPN · +14 outlets
MLB18 stories ›
Yankees commit four errors in 5-2 Game 2 loss to Rays, trail ALDS 0-2
New York's error-filled loss puts the Yankees one game from elimination heading home for Game 3.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Dodgers drop struggling Ohtani to No. 5 in lineup for NLDS Game 3 vs. Braves
Manager Dave Roberts reshuffles the lineup as Los Angeles faces Atlanta with the series in the balance.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Sonny Gray investigated by MLB over foreign substance days after Red Sox exit
The probe into the Red Sox right-hander follows Boston's elimination from the postseason.
Yahoo Sports · +7 outlets
Guardians and White Sox to start openers in ALDS Game 3, Chicago seeking sweep
Cleveland turns to an opener to extend its season while Chicago tries to close out the series.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Red Sox's Roman Anthony expected to avoid offseason surgery on hand
Boston says rest is the best path for the outfielder, who was knocked out of the Wild Card round by a recurring hand issue.
Mlbtraderumors · +14 outlets
Mariners announce Cal Raleigh and Josh Naylor underwent surgeries
Both Seattle players are expected to be recovered before spring training after procedures on October 3.
Mlbtraderumors · +13 outlets
NHL18 stories ›
Alex Ovechkin announces this will be his final NHL season, ending 22-year Capitals career
The NHL's all-time goals leader will retire after the 2026-27 campaign, closing a career spent entirely with Washington.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Ovechkin retirement drives sharp rise in Capitals ticket prices, including road games
Demand for seats at Washington games has surged since the retirement announcement, with prices climbing for away dates as well.
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Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov avoids surgery, will miss 6-8 weeks with lower-body injury
Florida gets a favorable diagnosis but loses its captain for roughly two months of the season.
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Red Wings' Dylan Larkin expected to make season debut despite off-season trade request
The Detroit captain will dress against Ottawa while his future with the club remains unresolved.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Vegas has not yet granted teams permission to speak with ex-coach Bruce Cassidy
The Golden Knights are controlling the process as other clubs circle their former head coach.
LA Kings Insider · +13 outlets
Winless Flyers sign veteran winger Michael Bunting, 30, to prorated deal
Philadelphia adds forward depth after an 0-2 start in which the team has scored just five goals.
ESPN · +2 outlets
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Missouri freshman OL Johnnie "DJ" Jones hospitalized, needs heart transplant, Drinkwitz says
The diagnosis sidelines a freshman offensive tackle and puts a rare medical emergency in the middle of Missouri's season.
ESPN · +8 outlets
West Virginia recruit Chris Wilson Jr., 17, killed in shooting; four-star prospect was Yorktown star
The death of a highly rated 2027 recruit in Indiana drew national attention to violence affecting high school football players.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Michigan TE Zack Marshall apologizes after leaked texts criticized OC Jason Beck
The leak put internal frustration over Michigan's offense into public view during a rough start to the season.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Protect College Sports Act advances past Senate as House hurdles remain
Time and House negotiations are the main obstacles to the college sports bill becoming law.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Nick Saban blames alumni and boosters for wave of college football coach firings
Saban tied NIL and booster pressure to 33 coaching changes after the 2025-2026 season.
Yahoo Sports · +2 outlets
Dennis Franchione, coach at Texas A&M, Alabama and TCU, dies at 75
Franchione coached for four decades across major programs, including Texas A&M, Alabama and TCU.
ESPN · +14 outlets
CBB18 stories ›
NCAA proposes summer competition for college basketball as new revenue source
Adding summer games would create another window for neutral-site events and TV inventory, but it needs membership approval.
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ACC commissioner Jim Phillips touts league health, declines to address realignment hypotheticals
Phillips' comments come as Clemson, Florida State, Miami and UNC push to loosen conference exit rules in pending legislation.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Five-star center Darius Wabbington commits to Indiana for 2027 class
Wabbington, ranked No. 9 in the SC Next 100, gives Indiana its highest-profile big man pledge in the 2027 cycle.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Kansas State settles dispute with ex-coach Jerome Tang in $12M deal
The settlement closes a dispute over Tang's departure from Manhattan, a notable buyout-scale payout in the current coaching market.
ESPN · +2 outlets
Injunction lets Kansas' Melvin Council Jr. play a seventh college season
The New York court ruling is the latest eligibility case reshaping rosters weeks before the 2026-27 season tips.
ESPN · +9 outlets
What's next for the Protect College Sports Act after Senate passage
The bill's path in the House and the calendar are the main obstacles to it becoming law.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Soccer18 stories ›
BBC: Premier League clubs want both retrospective and future sanctions for Man City
Rival clubs and UEFA are weighing responses after a guilty verdict in the Premier League's financial case against Manchester City.
BBC · +9 outlets
Ronaldo says he is not retiring from Portugal, accepts punishment for walking out
Ronaldo left the Portugal camp after being benched by coach Jorge Jesus and now says he should be punished but remains available for future call-ups.
BBC · +14 outlets
Messi to play final Argentina match in friendly against Benin
The 39-year-old ends his Argentina career in a friendly in Buenos Aires, with Benin the visiting opponent.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Kane scores twice in 3-0 win over Czechia, ties England caps record at 125
Kane reached 91 international goals and equalled Peter Shilton's England appearance record in the Nations League win at Wembley.
BBC · +5 outlets
FIFA reportedly knew a D.R. Congo goalkeeper was ineligible before World Cup qualifying games
Reports say FIFA was aware of the ineligibility issue yet allowed the affected qualifying matches to stand.
Bleacher Report · +11 outlets
UEFA investigating Ireland and Israel over incidents in Nations League match
UEFA opened a probe into a half-time incident following an accusation of spitting during Sunday's game.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Motor18 stories ›
Charlotte Motor Speedway to host celebration of life for NASCAR's Kyle Busch on Friday
NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports will honor the late Kyle Busch at the track ahead of this weekend's Charlotte Chase race, with the Truck Series event preceding
Motorsport · +14 outlets
911 call: NASCAR's Kyle Busch was coughing up blood the day before he died
Newly released emergency audio adds detail to the circumstances surrounding Busch's death, which has prompted tributes across the sport.
NBC News · +12 outlets
F1 set to add Rwanda Grand Prix in 2030 as sport targets return to Africa
Multiple reports say a Rwandan race has moved closer to securing a slot on the F1 calendar, which would mark the series' first African round in decades.
Sportscape Magazine · +7 outlets
Arrow McLaren signs multi-year Chevrolet engine extension ahead of 2027 IndyCar season
The renewal locks McLaren into Chevrolet power as IndyCar prepares for a new technical era in 2027.
Motorsport · +13 outlets
George Russell set for Singapore GP grid penalty after Sepang engine failure
The Mercedes driver is expected to start from the back of the grid at Marina Bay as a consequence of his retirement in Malaysia.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Jeb Burton joins RSS Racing for 2027, will drive father Ward Burton's No. 22
The second-generation driver moves to RSS Racing full-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, carrying the number his father made famous.
Motorsport · +8 outlets
Golf18 stories ›
LIV Golf secures potential $300M investment as league restructures, plans 2027 season
The reported lifeline would let LIV emerge from its restructuring and continue operating into 2027, a major test for the Saudi-backed circuit's viability.
Sky Sports · +9 outlets
LIV Golf prepares major rebranding, new name leaked by $300M investor
A rebrand would accompany the league's restructuring as it seeks to keep big-name players under contract.
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LIV Golf bankruptcy filings call for two significant changes
Court filings detail structural changes as LIV navigates its financial restructuring.
GOLF.com · +8 outlets
Joaquin Niemann urges PGA Tour to reconsider return amid LIV contract uncertainty
Niemann's public comments come as LIV contract deadlines loom, highlighting player uncertainty about the circuit's future.
EssentiallySports · +4 outlets
Jon Rahm withdraws from Spanish Open to await birth of fourth child
The three-time Spanish Open champion misses his home event and a chance at history for a family reason.
ESPN · +11 outlets
LIV Golf's future raises questions about Jon Rahm's next move
Speculation over Rahm's plans grows as the league's financial and competitive outlook remains unsettled.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
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Sinner ends 2026 season early with knee inflammation, will miss remainder of the year
The world No. 1 and reigning Australian Open and Wimbledon champion pulled out of the Shanghai Masters and now ends his year to treat the injury.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Djokovic wins seventh China Open title as De Minaur retires with groin injury
The Beijing title is Djokovic's first ATP Tour trophy in over a year and came after De Minaur retired in the second set of the final.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Gauff says she received an 'insane' wave of racist abuse after disputed China Open point
The abuse followed a replayed point in her win over Sun Xinran in Beijing, prompting Gauff to speak out about the reaction.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Medvedev defaulted from China Open semifinal for hitting spectator with ball
Medvedev struck a fan in the head with a ball during his semifinal against Djokovic and was disqualified, sending Djokovic to the final.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Alcaraz defends Japan Open title with win over Lehecka in second event back from injury
The title is Alcaraz's first since returning from a 4 1/2-month wrist injury layoff.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Zverev set to secure world No. 1 after Sinner ends season early
Sinner's withdrawal opens the door for Zverev to take the top ranking without winning a match, per rankings projections.
Tennis365 · +14 outlets
Fights18 stories ›
Gassiev unsure if he still holds WBA 'Super' heavyweight title ahead of Fury vs Joshua
Uncertainty over the WBA's title status clouds the planned Fury-Joshua heavyweight showdown.
BBC · +10 outlets
Chimaev offers Strickland $1 million for UFC rematch as Imavov pushes to strip him
Middleweight contenders are jockeying for position around Sean Strickland's standing in the division.
Sherdog · +12 outlets
Fury vs Joshua: Dubois predicts a winner and a heavyweight title shot awaits the victor
Promoters are dangling a world title opportunity as the stakes for the Fury-Joshua clash continue to build.
Boxing News Online · +14 outlets
UFC 335 card set: Oliveira vs Lopes BMF title fight headlines final 2026 numbered event
The heavyweight-heavy UFC 335 card headlines with a BMF title bout between Oliveira and Lopes.
Sherdog · +14 outlets
Diego Lopes says UFC discussed other lightweight fights before booking Charles Oliveira
Lopes revealed multiple options were weighed before the UFC 335 BMF title bout against Oliveira was set.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Dana White's Contender Series Week 9 results and scorecards
Week 9 of the Contender Series delivered results and contract decisions from the Tuesday card.
UFC.com · +13 outlets
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Brazil enacts complete ban on online betting and sports gambling
Brazil's full prohibition on online betting platforms marks one of the most restrictive regulatory moves by a major market.
EFE · +14 outlets
Federal court grants CFTC and Kalshi preliminary injunctions against Illinois
A rare court win for prediction markets against state regulators could shape how states police sports event contracts.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
AGA, tribal leaders and casino giants use G2E to attack prediction markets
The industry's largest trade show became a platform for unusually sharp criticism of prediction markets from casinos and tribes.
Sbcamericas · +3 outlets
Calif. tribe says Kalshi evades tribal sports betting bans
Tribal operators argue prediction market platforms are circumventing exclusivity rights granted under state compacts.
Law360 · +5 outlets
Ohio expands prediction markets crackdown after Sixth Circuit win
Ohio sent cease-and-desist letters to prediction markets after a federal appeals ruling narrowed swap definitions and rejected preemption.
Sbcamericas · +7 outlets
Cabazon Band backs New Jersey's Supreme Court petition on Kalshi
Tribal support adds weight to New Jersey's effort to bring the prediction market dispute before the Supreme Court.
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