The CFP's move to a 24-team field is close to done, with the network's added annual payment and criticism over the format's cost and math drawing scrutiny.

Milwaukee's sweep ends Los Angeles' three-peat bid and reshapes the offseason for the sport's biggest spender.

Both players return to availability while their off-field matters and possible league discipline remain unresolved.

The league's move follows recent gambling scandals and targets markets seen as vulnerable to manipulation.

Baltimore turns to its backup for a second straight week in a game with first place in the AFC North on the line.

Cleveland leads the series 2-1 and weather could disrupt the schedule; Milwaukee has already booked its World Series spot from the NL side.

Jackson misses a second straight game, leaving Baltimore without its franchise quarterback for a divisional road game in Cleveland.

Philadelphia loses both of its top offensive players for Sunday's game against Carolina while getting its No. 1 receiver back.

Nick Sirianni and players declined to detail the quarterback's diagnosis, saying his well-being outweighs football considerations.

The league announced the running back can practice and play next week, with further discipline still possible amid an ongoing probe.

Denver's outside linebacker becomes available for Week 7 but could still face league discipline after June domestic violence arrests.

Kansas City will be without its top receiver for a key AFC West matchup against Los Angeles.

The league memo to sportsbook partners removes bet types that recent integrity scandals showed were vulnerable to manipulation.

The annual survey of league general managers also names Amen Thompson the top perimeter defender and Cameron Boozer the early Rookie of the Year favorite.

Expansion talks have grown more complicated, with the league reportedly pushing Seattle groups toward higher fees while considering alternatives.

The Spanish team says Mara remains under contract with it, potentially delaying his NBA debut; Oklahoma City has issued a statement defending its position.

Butler, who says he feels he let Stephen Curry and Golden State down, is targeting a midseason comeback as the Warriors' best path to the postseason.

The Lakers' ownership dispute continues in Los Angeles Superior Court with a new filing against the team's acting governor.

Milwaukee completed a four-game NLCS sweep of the two-time defending champion Dodgers, ending Los Angeles' three-peat bid and clinching the franchise's first Fa

Los Angeles' loss to Milwaukee closes a 2026 season that now raises questions about the roster's future, payroll, and whether its run of dominance is ending.

The two-way star confirmed he intends to pitch next year but said it is hard to tell whether he will need surgery after a season disrupted by a left knee injury

Ohtani's late-season offensive decline and limited availability on the mound drew scrutiny from analysts as Los Angeles was eliminated.

The ALCS schedule was disrupted as wet weather pushed Game 4 back a day, adding to weather concerns around the series.

Petey Halpin's two-run blast lifted Cleveland to a 3-2 win and a series edge as the Guardians' October run continues.

Tkachuk scored three straight goals in consecutive games, a feat matched by only two other players in league history, and it comes as the Panthers are already e

Detroit locks up its leading scorer through a long-term deal that raises questions about how the club builds around the new cap hit.

New York adds depth in net with its No. 1 goalie sidelined, a move that also reshapes fantasy rankings at the position.

Kane passed Phil Housley for most assists by a U.S.-born player on Connor Bedard's power-play goal.

The end of the streak raises questions about ticket demand in the Las Vegas market after years of full houses.

The travel company becomes a league partner, extending the NHL's roster of non-endemic sponsors.

The College Football Playoff is moving to double the field from 12 to 24 teams beginning in 2027, a step that would reshape the postseason and its television ri

The NCAA filed a federal lawsuit three days after DeWine signed an executive order allowing Ohio schools to grant extra eligibility, escalating a fight over ath

Coaches, analysts and fans are sharply divided over whether expanding the playoff to 24 teams devalues the regular season or opens access for more programs.

Diaz floated a European soccer-style transfer fee system to curb portal movement, drawing both praise for the idea and criticism over its implications for athle

The Gators climbed the 2027 industry recruiting rankings following a five-star commitment flip, one of the cycle's biggest midseason swings.

The Oklahoma school announced the sophomore died five days after sustaining a traumatic injury during a game against Ouachita Baptist.

The federal suit follows DeWine's order giving Ohio colleges the option to let athletes who graduated high school in 2022 play a fifth year, escalating a wideni

The larger bracket marks the biggest structural change to the NCAA men's tournament in decades and will alter scheduling, at-large bids and broadcast inventory.

The plea in three federal gambling cases adds to scrutiny of betting integrity in college and professional basketball.

The shift consolidates tournament television operations under Skydance as the NCAA's media rights structure is reshaped.

Hagan was a five-time NBA All-Star who spent his entire pro career with the St. Louis Hawks after starring at Kentucky.

Hardaway says he will repay up to $2.6 million toward the program's revenue-sharing total, highlighting how coach and booster money now funds rosters.

The La Liga president's comparison of Real Madrid's campaign against referees to Nazi propaganda has triggered an open institutional conflict, with the club als

Reports say UEFA could bar City from European competition for up to a decade if their appeal against financial rule breaches fails, a case with major competitiv

The post-World Cup surge is a closely watched indicator of whether the US hosting boom converts into durable domestic audience for MLS and the national teams.

The change follows controversy over the eligibility rule at the center of Balogun's national team switch, an issue that has drawn political scrutiny.

The apology to FIFA's council has not resolved criticism from member associations, including England's FA, over the failed proposal.

The injury removes Chelsea's captain for a substantial stretch of the season, testing squad depth in the Premier League and Europe.

Camara won the seat after a dedicated test, with team boss Ayao Komatsu traveling to Japan to explain the decision to Toyota, while Ollie Bearman's contract ext

The decade-long agreement ends F1's absence from Africa, with a fan-made simulation of the proposed circuit circulating within days of the announcement.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s team is locking in a long-term development path for one of NASCAR's most touted young prospects.

Reports of a Dodge comeback have gained traction, with Kaulig Racing's Chris Rice pushing back at critics amid the speculation.

Phoenix Raceway hosts race seven of ten in the Cup Chase, with Larson holding the points lead and contenders needing wins to secure a title shot.

Circuit of the Americas hosts the USGP, where Kimi Antonelli is closing on the championship and the venue is planning a record-setting cowboy hat attraction.

Rahm gives up all monetary claims under the separation agreement in exchange for his name, image and likeness rights, leaving his LIV future and a possible PGA

Seniors on the PGA Tour Champions circuit are publicly criticizing the tour after their pension fund was cut to zero.

Zalatoris, who described four years of injury problems, will sit out the 2027 season following his latest back surgery.

Choi has led the Shanghai event wire to wire, following an opening 64 with rounds of 74 and 69 to hold a one-stroke advantage.

The tour has cut ties with a title sponsor amid federal fraud allegations, raising questions about the future of the affected events.

With LIV's 2026 roster deadline approaching, players including Meronk are signaling their plans while the league contends with high-profile departures.

The ITIA sanction is one of the longest handed down in tennis and cites the player for running a corrupt network rather than only fixing his own matches.

The tour is targeting roughly US$350 million in player compensation and welfare funding by 2028, the biggest structural payout shift the ATP has proposed.

The schedule addition signals Djokovic is chasing ATP Finals qualification and a 103rd career title.

The late schedule change follows the postponement of the Saudi exhibition and reshapes the indoor swing before the ATP Finals.

The 20-year-old's run is the deepest by a player his age in the tournament's history.

The win is among the biggest of Kartal's career and comes against a former Grand Slam finalist.

Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley meet again for the WBO heavyweight title after both weighed in at career heaviest, with promoter Frank Warren floating a wider u

All fighters made weight for Saturday's UFC Fight Night in Edmonton headlined by Joaquin Buckley vs. Mike Malott, clearing the final hurdle for the card.

Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott headline UFC Fight Night in Edmonton, with Buckley promising damage and the promotion framing the bout as a pivotal career test

Kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven says he has accepted an offer to box former heavyweight titlist Deontay Wilder on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Jos

Anthony Joshua is targeting a third world heavyweight title against Tyson Fury, a fight already drawing debate over the belt at stake and criticism of the title

Bo Nickal announced his UFC 335 fight with Joe Pyfer has been pushed back to February, forcing the card to be reshaped.

The league issued new guidance to its sportsbook partners restricting bet types at the center of recent betting scandals, and will develop AI to flag suspicious

Analysts tied the decline to the league's new restrictions on player prop and parlay markets that make up a share of sportsbook revenue.

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board withheld routine approval as scrutiny grows over how sportsbooks use artificial intelligence to target customers.

State regulators are asking more of licensees following media coverage of how sportsbooks may use artificial intelligence to target losing bettors.

Underdog challenged a state order to stop offering sports event contracts, a case that could shape how prediction markets are treated alongside fantasy sports.

The volume figure underscores how quickly prediction market platforms have grown beyond sports event contracts into political markets.