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Top18 stories ›

Eagles place QB Jalen Hurts on IR with blood clot, out indefinitely
Hurts' absence sidelines Philadelphia's franchise quarterback for at least four games and reshapes the NFC race.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Auburn stuns No. 1 Georgia on walk-off field goal as top-ranked teams fall
The upset headlines a Week 7 in which five of the top seven teams lost, the most such losses since the AP poll era began.
ESPN · +14 outlets
BYU upsets No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24; Big 12 says clock error cost Irish a final play
The conference acknowledged a second should have been restored for Notre Dame's final snap, adding a clock controversy to BYU's milestone win.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Rays beat Guardians 7-3 to even ALCS at 2-2 behind Caminero, Diaz, Aranda
The best-of-seven series shifts back to Cleveland tied as the Brewers await the winner in the World Series.
sports.yahoo · +11 outlets
Miami survives Florida State 43-35 in double OT on disputed Hail Mary ruling
The No. 3 Hurricanes' rivalry win over FSU was decided by a controversial overtime interception call.
CBS Sports · +7 outlets
Ohio State QB Julian Sayin out several weeks with shoulder injury
The Buckeyes must defend their Big Ten and playoff hopes without their starting quarterback.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets

NFL18 stories ›

Eagles place QB Jalen Hurts on IR with blood clot, out at least four games
Hurts will miss a minimum of four games and possibly more after doctors advised the Eagles to shut him down, leaving Philadelphia without its franchise quarterb
Nbcsports · +14 outlets
Bears to start QB Caleb Williams vs. Falcons after three-game absence
Chicago returns its starting quarterback for a Week 6 home game against Atlanta after he missed the past three weeks.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Troy Aikman's ESPN and Dolphins roles leave his MNF future in doubt
Aikman's concurrent role with the Dolphins and expiring ESPN deal have fueled speculation about his Monday Night Football future and a broader NFL broadcasting
Nbcsports · +13 outlets
Titans CEO apologizes to fans but backs coach Robert Saleh and GM Mike Borgonzi
Tennessee's CEO addressed a disastrous start to the season while signaling patience with a coach and GM the team has fired in each of the past four years.
Nbcsports · +11 outlets
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley ruled out; WR DeVonta Smith likely to return
Philadelphia's backfield is further depleted with Barkley sidelined by a hamstring injury, though DeVonta Smith appears set to return.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Steelers place WR Roman Wilson on IR as DK Metcalf comes off injury report
Pittsburgh loses a second key receiver in as many weeks but expects DK Metcalf to play while tight end Pat Freiermuth is questionable with a calf injury.
ESPN · +14 outlets

NBA18 stories ›

NBA, sportsbooks agree to ban multiple bet types; NBA hires ex-FBI agent for betting crackdown
The league is narrowing the prop bets books can offer while adding investigative muscle after Adam Silver pushed to ban problematic markets.
Yahoo Sports · +1 outlets
No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa injures ankle in Wizards preseason finale, opener in doubt
The top overall pick's rookie debut is uncertain pending further evaluation after an awkward landing.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Kevin Durant fires back at Suns owner Mat Ishbia over trade framing
Durant disputed Ishbia's characterization of Phoenix's decision to trade for him, escalating a public back-and-forth.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Knicks waive Bruce Brown, keep James Wiseman for final roster spot
New York reshaped its bench ahead of the regular-season opener by dropping a veteran wing for frontcourt size.
ESPN · +14 outlets
76ers convert 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall to two-way contract amid frontcourt injuries
Philadelphia added center depth after Ariel Hukporti's season-ending injury left the frontcourt thin.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Buss siblings' filing challenges Jeanie Buss petition to oust them as trustees
The Lakers' ownership dispute continues in Los Angeles Superior Court with a new filing against the acting governor.
ESPN · +5 outlets

MLB18 stories ›

Brewers sweep Dodgers in NLCS to reach first World Series since 1982
Milwaukee's four-game sweep ends Los Angeles' bid for a third straight title and sends the Brewers to the Fall Classic for the first time in 44 years.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Rays beat Guardians 7-3 in Game 4 to even ALCS at 2-2
Tampa Bay capitalized on Cleveland errors, including a costly seventh-inning miscue in right field, to square the championship series.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Ohtani says he will pitch again in 2027 and leaves door open to offseason surgery
The Dodgers star addressed his injury-marred season and postseason slump, saying he intends to return to the mound next year while not ruling out a procedure.
Yahoo Sports · +8 outlets
Dodgers face offseason questions after title reign ends in NLCS sweep
Los Angeles enters the winter with roster and pitching decisions after being eliminated by Milwaukee, with Ohtani's health a central issue.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Dombrowski tells Trea Turner to improve at shortstop or change positions
The Phillies' top baseball executive publicly pressed his shortstop a year after similarly challenging Bryce Harper.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Phillies to cut J.T. Realmuto's catching workload
Realmuto has led the majors with 613 starts behind the plate since 2022, and Philadelphia plans to reduce his games caught.
Mlbtraderumors · +12 outlets

NHL18 stories ›

Brady Tkachuk posts back-to-back natural hat tricks, third in NHL history
Tkachuk became just the third player ever, and the second in nearly 40 years, to score three consecutive goals in back-to-back games.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Alex DeBrincat signs 7-year, $91M extension with Red Wings
The deal keeps Detroit's leading scorer at a $13M annual cap hit, one of the largest forward contracts of the offseason.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Dylan Larkin trade from Red Wings appears imminent, per latest report
Mounting speculation about Detroit's captain comes as owner Chris Ilitch faces questions over his role in hockey decisions.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Patrick Kane sets U.S.-born assists record with helper on Bedard goal
Kane's 895th career assist surpassed Phil Housley for the most by an American-born player.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers exits amid probe into player collapse; Dave Hakstol hired
The Avalanche assistant takes over the Sun Devils program as the university investigates a player's on-ice collapse.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Aatu Raty traded to Maple Leafs after clearing waivers
Toronto sent Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr to Vancouver in the swap of young forwards.
ESPN · +14 outlets

CFB18 stories ›

ESPN reaches handshake agreement to broadcast 24-team CFP starting in 2027
The CFP has a non-binding agreement with ESPN to double the postseason field to 24 teams in 2027, with ESPN reportedly paying about $345 million more per year,
ESPN · +14 outlets
Florida upsets No. 7 Texas in Austin as Longhorns' season spirals
Unranked Florida rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat Texas, dropping the preseason No. 1 Longhorns further and raising questions about the program's directi
ESPN · +10 outlets
Ohio State QB Julian Sayin out several weeks with throwing-shoulder injury
Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said Sayin will miss several weeks after the injury occurred in Ohio State's 19-15 escape at No. 5 Indiana, leaving the offense to backu
ESPN · +10 outlets
Michigan benches QB Bryce Underwood at halftime vs. Penn State, turns to Tommy Carr
The Wolverines pulled their starting quarterback after a scoreless first half, handing the offense to true freshman Tommy Carr in a high-profile Big Ten game.
ESPN · +5 outlets
NCAA sues Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine over order letting schools ignore eligibility rule
The federal lawsuit challenges DeWine's executive order giving Ohio colleges the option to let 2022 high school graduates play a fifth season, setting up a figh
ESPN · +13 outlets
Oregon benches five-star QB Dylan Raiola; Brock Thomas likely to start
The Ducks are changing quarterbacks as their College Football Playoff hopes hang in the balance, with Raiola's benching drawing sharp commentary.
Yahoo Sports · +9 outlets

CBB18 stories ›

NCAA sues Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine over executive order on fifth-year athlete eligibility
The federal suit, filed three days after DeWine signed an order letting Ohio schools opt out of the NCAA's new eligibility rule for athletes who graduated high
ESPN · +13 outlets
Skydance takes full TV control of NCAA men's March Madness rights starting in 2027
The shift consolidates broadcast control of the tournament under Skydance as the event's media rights structure changes for 2027.
| Cord Cutters News · +1 outlets
Basketball Hall of Famer and Kentucky legend Cliff Hagan dies at 94
Hagan was a five-time NBA All-Star who spent his entire NBA career with the St. Louis Hawks and starred at Kentucky.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Kansas' Bill Self returns for 34th season as a college coach after weighing retirement
Self briefly considered retirement before committing to another season leading Kansas.
Newsday · +3 outlets
SEC Media Days: Florida's Rueben Chinyelu guarantees national title; LSU litigation continues
The SEC's preseason media event surfaced a bold title guarantee from Florida and the ongoing legal dispute involving LSU basketball.
CBS Sports · +2 outlets
Preseason AP Top 25 projection has Florida edging Duke and Illinois for No. 1
Projected rankings place Florida at the top of the preseason poll ahead of Duke and Illinois.
CBS Sports · +11 outlets

Soccer18 stories ›

FIFA says it will not move forward with controversial World Cup stake sale plan
Infantino's aborted effort to sell a stake in the World Cup drew backlash from federations and raised doubts about his reelection prospects.
Yahoo Sports · +13 outlets
Infantino apologizes over World Cup sell-off plan, but reelection as FIFA president remains uncertain
FIFA insiders have also raised new details around Folarin Balogun's one-game red card suspension, which the team cannot appeal.
ESPN · +13 outlets
US beats Australia 2-0 to secure spot in World Cup knockout round
The result is the USMNT's second win of the tournament and locks up advancement from the group stage.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Soccer fandom in the US grows by nearly 10 million after 2026 World Cup
Post-tournament data points to an unprecedented surge in American soccer interest.
Diario AS · +14 outlets
Barcelona thrash 10-man Real Betis 5-2 to equal best-ever La Liga start
Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world after the win kept Barcelona five points clear at the top.
BBC · +13 outlets
Real Madrid demands resignation of La Liga president Tebas over Goebbels comparison
The club called Tebas' remarks about its media strategy deeply offensive and morally repugnant.
Yahoo Sports · +13 outlets

Motor18 stories ›

Formula 1 announces return to Africa with Rwandan Grand Prix planned for early 2030s
F1's long-awaited African round moves toward reality with a Rwanda circuit, ending the calendar's Africa absence.
WXXV News 25 · +14 outlets
Ryan Blaney wins Phoenix pole for Freeway Insurance 500 as Cup Series starting lineup is set
Blaney starts from the front at Phoenix as the Chase field jockeys for position with four races left.
The Tennessean · +14 outlets
Sergio Perez's Azerbaijan GP: Kimi Antonelli moves closer to youngest F1 title in history
Antonelli outscored Russell and Hamilton in Singapore, setting up a potential title clinch at Austin's COTA.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Mercedes F1 team reports £633m revenue and £125m shareholder payout in 2025 accounts
The filing gives rare insight into the commercial scale and profitability of a top F1 team.
Motorsport · +2 outlets
Christian Horner calls for F1 budget cap increase, says teams spend $500-600m
The Red Bull boss argues the $215m cap no longer reflects real spending and needs rethinking.
Motorsport · +2 outlets
Kaden Honeycutt wins Phoenix Truck Series Chase race, extends points lead
Honeycutt's fourth win of 2026 tightens his grip on the Truck Series championship with Phoenix's playoff round complete.
Motorsport · +11 outlets

Golf18 stories ›

Jon Rahm exits LIV Golf under separation agreement, forfeiting roughly £75m in remaining pay
Rahm's departure, cleared via a bankruptcy court separation agreement, is the highest-profile exit yet from LIV Golf and raises questions about the league's fut
Manila Bulletin · +9 outlets
LIV Golf free agency deadline nears: Bryson DeChambeau among 19 free agents, 2026 roster in flux
With LIV Golf 2.0 contracting, dozens of players face expiring contracts, and its viability as a league is under new scrutiny.
Yahoo Sports · +7 outlets
Rory McIlroy opens door to PGA Tour return for certain LIV Golf players
McIlroy's stance signals shifting player sentiment as reunification talks continue between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf's backers.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
PGA Tour drops $4m tournament sponsor facing federal fraud allegations
The sponsor's removal underscores financial and reputational risk in the tour's commercial partnerships.
Golf Monthly · +1 outlets
Reed drops lawsuit threat, earns McIlroy's respect
The détente removes a legal flashpoint between Reed and McIlroy amid broader LIV and PGA Tour tensions.
Yahoo Sports · +1 outlets
Rory McIlroy criticized by PGA Tour peers over 'grow the game' message on India trip
Fellow tour players question McIlroy's motives for playing the DP World India Championship, highlighting player-circuit tension.
Last Word On Sports · +5 outlets

Tennis14 stories ›

Sonay Kartal beats Ostapenko at Wuhan Open to reach first WTA 1000 final, becomes British No. 1
Kartal's run in Wuhan follows an upset of world No. 6 Elina Svitolina and lifts her past Emma Raducanu in the British rankings.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Davidovich Fokina upsets Zverev to reach Shanghai Masters final, will face 20-year-old Jodar
Jodar, 20, became the youngest semifinalist in Shanghai Masters history before Davidovich Fokina knocked out Zverev 5-7, 6-4, 6-3.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Djokovic accepts Basel wild card, returns to Swiss Indoors for first time since 2011
Djokovic takes the entry as he chases a 103rd career title and points in the ATP Finals race.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Serbian player Milicevic banned 24 years for match-fixing by the ITIA
The International Tennis Integrity Agency handed down one of its longest bans in a corruption case.
NewsBytes · +14 outlets
Medvedev tempers expectations on Jodar: he could win 25 Grand Slams, or just one or two
Medvedev set to meet Jodar in the Shanghai semifinals, where the Spaniard is the youngest to reach that stage.
TennisTemple
Postponement of Six Kings Slam could cost Alex de Minaur an ATP Finals place
The exhibition's scheduling change affects de Minaur's chances of qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals.
Tennishead · +14 outlets

Fights15 stories ›

Daniel Dubois stops Fabio Wardley in two rounds to retain WBO heavyweight title in London rematch
Dubois flattened Wardley in the second round at London's O2 Arena, closing out the immediate rematch of their earlier heavyweight classic and keeping the WBO be
PM News Nigeria · +14 outlets
UFC Edmonton results: Joaquin Buckley vs Mike Malott headlines 13-bout card at Rogers Place
The UFC returned to Edmonton, Alberta with a 13-fight card topped by Buckley vs Malott, a matchup oddsmakers and analysts framed as close to a coin flip.
Bjpenn · +14 outlets
Frank Warren offers Oleksandr Usyk a heavyweight world title fight for his return
The Queensberry promoter publicly opened the door to a Usyk comeback bout against the Dubois-Wardley winner, saying 'let's see who the best is'.
Demokratis.co.id · +14 outlets
Raoni Barcelos awaits diagnosis after losing consciousness in UFC Vegas 121 fight
The 39-year-old bantamweight says he feels better but has no clear medical answer yet and is holding off on a retirement decision after the mid-fight blackout.
msn · +5 outlets
Anthony Joshua eyes historic third world title, vows to stay calm against Tyson Fury
Joshua framed the Fury fight as a shot at becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion.
The Nigerian Observer · +2 outlets
Rico Verhoeven accepts offer to face former heavyweight champion on Fury vs Joshua card
The kickboxing star will cross over to boxing on the undercard of the planned Fury-Joshua event.
Boxing News Online · +14 outlets

The Book18 stories ›

NBA tells sportsbooks to ban certain bet types, including same-player under parlays, and builds AI surveillance
The league's new guidance to partner sportsbooks restricts prop and parlay bets tied to its recent betting scandals and pairs the restrictions with AI tools to
Sbcamericas · +13 outlets
Prediction markets weekly: Oklahoma tribe denies Kalshi deal claim, Polymarket seeks help against New York
Ongoing state and tribal disputes over prediction market platforms continued to generate regulatory friction.
Sbcamericas · +3 outlets
Sportradar says the prediction markets boom does not force it to pick a winner among operators
The data and odds supplier is positioning itself as neutral infrastructure across both regulated sportsbooks and prediction markets.
NewMediaWire · +1 outlets
New York sportsbooks post their highest gross revenue week of the football season
Handle and revenue spiked as NFL and college football betting volume peaked in the state.
Covers.com · +14 outlets
Arizona sportsbooks take $583 million in August wagers, down 4.6% year over year
The state's monthly handle slipped annually despite a full slate of baseball and preseason football.
Arizona Sports Betting
Maryland sports betting generates $9.1 million in state contributions for September
The state reported its monthly tax and fee proceeds from regulated sports wagering.
- SoMD Chronicle · +6 outlets