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AP Top 25: Miami takes No. 1, BYU rises to No. 2 after chaotic upset-filled Week 7
Miami reached No. 1 for the first time since 2002 and BYU hit No. 2, its highest since 1984, after five top-7 teams lost on Saturday.
CBS Sports · +9 outlets
Steelers beat Buccaneers in OT as Rodgers ties Manning's 539 career TD passes
Pittsburgh erased a large deficit in Tampa Bay, and Aaron Rodgers moved level with Peyton Manning on the all-time passing touchdown list.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Bills CB C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected for spitting at Raiders' Brock Bowers
Gardner-Johnson was thrown out in the final minute of the first half of Buffalo's game at Las Vegas and faces a possible suspension.
CBS Sports · +12 outlets
Browns edge Ravens on last-second field goal to take first place in AFC North
Cleveland moved atop the division as Baltimore let another double-digit lead slip away in Week 6.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Caleb Williams returns from injury with 305 yards as Bears beat Falcons
Williams completed 30 of 36 passes with a career-best completion streak in his first game back, lifting Chicago over Atlanta.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Travis Hunter makes NFL history with interception and TD catch vs. Texans
The Jaguars two-way player became the first to record both an interception and a receiving touchdown in a game since 2002.
CBS Sports · +12 outlets
NFL18 stories ›
Steelers beat Buccaneers 26-19 in OT as Rodgers ties Peyton Manning with 539th TD pass
Rodgers threw a 6-yard overtime touchdown to Germie Bernard to win it and moved level with Peyton Manning on the all-time passing touchdown list at 539.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Browns beat Ravens 13-10 to move into first place as Henry's fourth-quarter fumble proves costly
Derrick Henry took blame for the turnover that set up Cleveland's only touchdown drive, dropping Baltimore behind the Browns in the division.
Nbcsports · +14 outlets
Mike Ditka dies at 86
The Hall of Fame tight end and Super Bowl-winning Bears coach was remembered across the league.
The Zebra · +13 outlets
Titans stun Colts 26-20 for first win of 2026, pressuring Ballard and Steichen
Tennessee used a blocked punt returned for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to stay unbeaten-free while Indianapolis fell to 2-4 amid quarterback questions.
Nbcsports · +3 outlets
Bills' C.J. Gardner-Johnson ejected after apparent spitting incident in Las Vegas
The Buffalo safety was tossed in the final minute of the first half of the game against the Raiders after an altercation on the sideline.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Falcons' Kendal Daniels hospitalized then rejoins team after neck injury on stretcher
Atlanta said the rookie linebacker was alert with movement in all extremities before he returned to the locker room following the loss to Chicago.
ESPN · +2 outlets
NBA18 stories ›
No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa exits Wizards preseason finale with ankle injury, evaluation pending
The first overall pick's status for Washington's season opener is uncertain after he landed awkwardly and left the game, an early blow to a rebuilding Wizards t
ESPN · +11 outlets
Report: Heat complete trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Miami landed the two-time MVP in a blockbuster that reshapes the Eastern Conference hierarchy.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Embiid says no one will 'take a back seat' on LeBron-led, star-heavy Sixers
With LeBron James now in Philadelphia, Embiid addressed how the team will manage roles among its stars as the regular season nears.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Buss siblings file opposition to Jeanie Buss petition to remove them as trustees
The long-running Lakers ownership dispute continues in Los Angeles Superior Court, with five siblings fighting Jeanie Buss's effort to oust them as trustees.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Report: LaMelo Ball trade to Timberwolves reason revealed
Reporting details the factors behind a reported deal sending LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, a major reshuffling of the Hornets' core.
Yahoo Sports · +12 outlets
Kevin Durant, Suns owner Mat Ishbia trade barbs over framing of Phoenix tenure
Durant publicly pushed back on Ishbia's characterization of the Suns' acquisition of him, reviving debate over how that era ended.
ESPN · +7 outlets
MLB18 stories ›
Brewers sweep Dodgers in NLCS to reach first World Series since 1982
Milwaukee completed a four-game sweep of Los Angeles, ending the Dodgers' bid for a third straight title and advancing to the Fall Classic for the first time in
ESPN · +14 outlets
Rays beat Guardians 7-3 in Game 4 to even ALCS at 2-2, powered by Caminero, Diaz and Aranda
Tampa Bay capitalized on Cleveland's defensive miscues, including a Chase DeLauter error in the seventh, to level the series and set up a pivotal Game 5.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Rays build early lead in ALCS Game 5 as Cleveland fights to stay alive
With the series tied 2-2, Game 5 in Cleveland will decide which club takes control before the ALCS shifts back to Tampa Bay.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Dodgers face offseason questions after Ohtani's injuries and postseason slump
Ohtani's health and his future as a two-way player headline a winter of uncertainty in Los Angeles following the NLCS sweep.
Yahoo Sports · +12 outlets
Brewers could get two-time All-Star Brandon Woodruff back for the World Series
Woodruff, who has missed roughly three months, could return to Milwaukee's roster in time for the Fall Classic.
Yahoo Sports · +9 outlets
Dombrowski tells Trea Turner to improve at shortstop or move to another position
The Phillies' top baseball executive publicly challenged his shortstop a year after similarly calling out Bryce Harper.
ESPN · +11 outlets
NHL18 stories ›
Panthers become first NHL team with natural hat tricks in three straight games, beating Kraken 8-3
Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett each scored three consecutive goals as Florida set an NHL record in the 8-3 win over Seattle.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Dylan Larkin trade from Red Wings appears imminent, per latest reports
Detroit faces a major decision on its captain as trade speculation intensifies and extension talks stall.
Yahoo Sports · +8 outlets
Hellebuyck could rejoin Jets when suspension ends, with trade still unresolved
Winnipeg players are preparing for difficult conversations if the star goaltender returns next week while a trade remains pending.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Alex DeBrincat signs seven-year, $91M extension with Red Wings
Detroit locks up its leading scorer at $13 million annually, a core commitment made while Larkin trade talks swirl.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Patrick Kane sets NHL record for assists by a U.S.-born player with 895th
Kane passed defenseman Phil Housley on Connor Bedard's game-opening power-play goal for the Blackhawks.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Blue Jackets sign defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to three-year contract
Columbus keeps a veteran top-four defenseman under contract as the club builds around its blue line.
NHL.com · +14 outlets
CFB18 stories ›
ESPN reaches handshake agreement to broadcast 24-team College Football Playoff in 2027
ESPN would pay a reported $345 million for an expanded bracket that is still being finalized, moving the CFP toward a deal as soon as 2027.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
CFP expansion to 24 teams draws pushback from Nick Saban, Urban Meyer and Kirk Herbstreit
Coaches and analysts argue a bigger field dilutes the regular season and could sideline the committee's role, while ESPN reporting questions whether the format
ESPN · +5 outlets
Miami climbs to No. 1 in AP poll for first time since 2002, BYU rises to No. 2
A weekend in which five top-7 teams lost produced the biggest shakeup of the season and ends Miami's 24-year absence from the top spot.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Auburn stuns No. 1 Georgia on walk-off field goal after late Stockton fumble
Unranked Auburn became the first team in 196 tries to beat an AP No. 1 it trailed by at least 14 points, ending Georgia's run at the top.
ESPN · +8 outlets
No. 8 BYU beats No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 on final-play stop to reach 6-0
BYU's goal-line stand handed Notre Dame its first loss and vaulted the Cougars up the rankings.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Tennessee routs Alabama 26-10, jumps into College Football Playoff conversation
DeSean Bishop and a resurgent Tennessee defense powered the win, dealing a serious blow to Alabama's playoff hopes.
On3 · +8 outlets
CBB18 stories ›
Cliff Hagan, Basketball Hall of Famer and Kentucky legend, dies at 94
Hagan was a five-time NBA All-Star who spent his entire NBA career with the St. Louis Hawks after starring at Kentucky.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NCAA sues Ohio governor over fifth-year eligibility fight as college basketball faces uncertainty
The lawsuit escalates the eligibility dispute that could reshape roster construction and player movement across college basketball.
Yahoo Sports · +5 outlets
NCAA eligibility lawsuits create new recruiting battle, frustrating Tom Izzo and coaches nationwide
Coaches say extended-eligibility rulings have turned roster retention and recruiting into an unpredictable, litigation-driven process.
247Sports
Bill Self returns for 34th season as a college coach after briefly considering retirement
Kansas keeps its Hall of Fame coach after a short offseason flirtation with stepping away.
The Washington Post · +7 outlets
Florida's Denzel Aberdeen granted temporary injunction, boosting Gators title hopes
The eligibility ruling keeps a key Florida guard available as programs navigate the wave of fifth-year injunction cases.
Heavy.com · +3 outlets
24-team College Football Playoff could arrive as soon as 2027
A larger playoff field would further reshape the postseason calendar that college basketball's March Madness occupies.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Soccer18 stories ›
Man Utd draw 1-1 at Leeds, winless run hits six as pressure builds on Carrick
United sit in the bottom half with seven points from seven games, their worst Premier League start since 1986, intensifying scrutiny on the manager.
BBC · +14 outlets
Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 as Mbappe scores twice ahead of El Clasico
The win trims Barcelona's La Liga lead to six points before next weekend's Clasico, with Mbappe's double the standout performance.
BBC · +14 outlets
Manchester City found guilty of Premier League financial rules breaches, appeal faces 'substantial hurdles'
A leading lawyer told BBC Sport that City have a difficult path to overturning the verdict, which comes as fans protested against the league.
BBC · +14 outlets
Infantino's FIFA re-election uncertain after World Cup stake sale backlash
The FIFA president apologized at a Council meeting for his attempt to sell a stake in the World Cup, but support for his re-election remains in question.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Barcelona's Eric Garcia out three to four weeks, Kounde to miss PSG clash
Barcelona head into the Champions League meeting with PSG and then the Clasico without two defenders.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Madueke's late goal gives Arsenal 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest
Arsenal managed just one shot on target before substitute Madueke struck, and Arteta defended the display against Forest's deep setup.
BBC · +14 outlets
Motor18 stories ›
Tyler Reddick wins NASCAR Cup Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix; Larson crashes, Chase tightens
Reddick returned to Victory Lane for the first time in six months, beating Ryan Blaney to the flag while points leader Kyle Larson crashed, tightening the Cup c
Motorsport · +15 outlets
NASCAR Cup Chase standings reshuffle after Phoenix: Larson's lead shrinks as Bell and rivals close
Kyle Larson retains the points lead but saw his margin cut after a poor Phoenix race, with Christopher Bell moving within five points and others in striking dis
heavy.com · +5 outlets
Kyle Larson's Phoenix woes deepen: zero stage points, wall contact, profane radio rant
The Cup points leader scored no stage points, hit the wall amid tire trouble and vented over the radio on a costly day that opened the door for his title rivals
NASCAR.com · +2 outlets
Ryan Blaney wins Phoenix pole, leads all-Penske front row; Larson qualifies 22nd
Blaney took the Busch Light Pole with a 26.250s lap alongside teammate Joey Logano, while points leader Larson struggled to 22nd on the grid.
Motorsport · +12 outlets
F1: Mercedes on course for first double title since 2020 as Antonelli nears crown
Kimi Antonelli and George Russell top the drivers' standings as Mercedes closes on its first constructors' and drivers' double since 2020, with title permutatio
ESPN · +14 outlets
FIA president confirms V8 engines will return to F1 in 2030
The FIA president said Formula 1 will bring back V8 engines in 2030, signaling a shift in the sport's power-unit direction.
autoX · +14 outlets
Golf18 stories ›
Jon Rahm exits LIV Golf: separation filed in court, $100M walk-away, first start set for Abu Dhabi
Rahm's departure reshapes LIV's roster and raises the prospect of a PGA Tour return for one of the game's top players.
www.golfpost.com · +9 outlets
Eugenio Chacarra wins DP World India Championship, takes Race to Dubai lead from Reed
The former LIV player's victory moves him atop the DP World Tour's season standings late in the year.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Rory McIlroy fires back at Kevin Kisner over $10M India appearance fee claim
The exchange highlights continuing tension over appearance fees and LIV-era money in professional golf.
Yahoo Sports · +8 outlets
As LIV Golf's experiment ends, Justin Rose welcomes defectors back and credits tour improvements
Players are publicly signaling openness to reintegration as LIV's future remains unsettled.
Yahoo Sports · +5 outlets
Ruoning Yin birdies 16th to edge Hye-Jin Choi by one stroke at LPGA Shanghai
Yin's late birdie breaks a back-nine tie and secures the LPGA title in Shanghai.
ESPN · +7 outlets
McIlroy says Patrick Reed has earned his respect after dropping LIV lawsuit threat
McIlroy's comments signal a softening stance toward certain LIV players and possible PGA Tour returns.
Yahoo Sports · +1 outlets
Tennis13 stories ›
Davidovich Fokina wins Shanghai Masters, his biggest career title
Davidovich Fokina rallied past 20-year-old Rafael Jodar for his third title of the year after upsetting Alexander Zverev in the semifinals.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Chwalinska beats Kartal in Wuhan Open final to win first WTA 1000 title
Kartal's run to her first WTA 1000 final ended in a three-set loss to Maja Chwalinska, who claimed the biggest title of her career.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Kartal beats Ostapenko to reach first WTA 1000 final, becomes British No. 1
The straight-sets win in Wuhan lifted Kartal to the biggest final of her career and the top spot among British women.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Zverev confirmed as year-end world No. 1 but set to claim an unwanted record
Zverev has clinched the year-end top ranking despite a season that leaves him in line for an unwelcome statistical mark.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Djokovic returns to Basel for first time since 2011 in ATP Finals bid
Djokovic is playing the Swiss Indoors as he chases a place in the season-ending ATP Finals.
93.3 The Drive · +14 outlets
Martina Navratilova turns 70, tributes mark her defection and 59 Grand Slam titles
Coverage of the milestone birthday traces her career from Czechoslovakia to 18 singles majors and a record 59 Grand Slam titles overall.
Radio Prague International · +2 outlets
Fights18 stories ›
Dubois stops Wardley in second round to retain WBO heavyweight title, unification talk builds
Dubois' quick rematch win over Wardley keeps the WBO belt in his hands and immediately shifts attention to a possible three-belt heavyweight unification, with H
CNA · +15 outlets
Mike Malott knocks out Joaquin Buckley with a knee at UFC Edmonton, calls for Toronto slot
The Canadian's second-round knee finished Buckley in the main event, giving Malott a signature win and making him the front-runner for a spot at UFC 336 in Toro
CBS Sports · +15 outlets
Jasmine Jasudavicius upsets Erin Blanchfield at UFC Edmonton, targets new champ Silva
Jasudavicius' decision win over the higher-ranked Blanchfield reorders the women's flyweight title picture, and she immediately asked for another shot at champi
MMA Junkie · +9 outlets
UFC 336 set for Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on Jan. 30
The announced Canadian date gives the promotion a major arena event in a market that produced strong attendance and Canadian winners at UFC Edmonton.
RG.org · +12 outlets
Dana White says there is a 'reason' Farid Basharat was released; fighter disputes characterization
The undefeated bantamweight's departure became a public back-and-forth, with White hinting at undisclosed factors and Basharat denying he is difficult to work w
MMA Junkie · +14 outlets
UFC Fight Night 291 draws record bonus competition with 12 finishes and $100K awards
Twelve finishes forced the promotion to hand out a deep slate of $100,000 bonuses, with Malott and Nallo among the Canadian winners.
Heavy · +5 outlets
The Book10 stories ›
NBA asks sportsbooks to stop taking certain bets and limit parlay offerings ahead of 2026-27 season
The league is pushing tighter restrictions on prop-style and high-risk wagers as regulated sportsbooks prepare for the new season.
Gambling News · +11 outlets
Fanatics CEO Rubin says US sports betting marketing could hit $7B next year as Kalshi and Polymarket enter
Fanatics chief Michael Rubin expects customer acquisition spending to more than double as prediction markets add competitive pressure to sportsbook marketing bu
Legalsportsreport · +5 outlets
Crypto.com and Novig sue Missouri attorney general over sports event contracts
The suit challenges state authority over event-based contracts, part of a widening fight between prediction markets and gaming regulators.
RG.org · +14 outlets
Award-winning filmmaker leaves ESPN over the network's gambling embrace
The departure adds to scrutiny of ESPN's expanding sports betting partnerships and content.
Card Player · +12 outlets
CNN: Prediction markets partnering with athletes and teams are souring the fan experience
Growing tie-ups between prediction platforms and sports properties are drawing criticism from fans and commentators.
CNN
Ex-NFL scout and pundits criticize ESPN over cartoon betting guide said to target children
The segment drew accusations that ESPN is marketing gambling content to a young audience.
Pro Football Network · +1 outlets