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Top18 stories ›

Rays clinch ALCS with Game 6 win over Guardians, will face Brewers in World Series
Tampa Bay's pennant sets up a Brewers-Rays Fall Classic that guarantees a first-time champion and may be the first all-indoor World Series.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin feared to have season-ending knee injury in loss to 49ers
McLaurin was carted off with a left leg air cast in Washington's Monday night defeat, with a patellar tendon rupture feared.
sports.yahoo · +11 outlets
Jalen Hurts expected to miss season after blood clots found in lungs
The Eagles quarterback's diagnosis has raised questions about the team's medical handling, with coach Nick Sirianni defending the staff.
CBS Sports · +13 outlets
49ers hold off Commanders rally to stay unbeaten at 6-0
San Francisco built a large first-half lead and survived a Washington comeback for a 23-17 Monday night win.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Angel Reese's 30-point, 16-rebound night leads Dream to first WNBA Finals win, ties series 1-1
Atlanta evened the Finals with a 79-65 win over Golden State, handing the Valkyries their first home loss of the postseason.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Rams lose Davante Adams for 6-10 weeks amid slew of injuries
A ruptured hamstring sidelines Adams while kicker Blake Grupe (torn ACL), Poona Ford (triceps) and Kobie Turner also face absences for a 2-4 Rams team.
ESPN · +5 outlets

NFL18 stories ›

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts expected to miss rest of season with blood clots in lungs
The diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and multiple pulmonary embolisms sidelines Philadelphia's starting quarterback for the remainder of the season and raises
ESPN · +14 outlets
Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after home loss to previously winless Titans
Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon called a change in leadership necessary after a decade of Ballard running football operations, and speculation has turned to potential
ESPN · +14 outlets
Rams lose WR Davante Adams for 6-10 weeks with ruptured hamstring
The injury compounds a rough stretch for Los Angeles, which also placed defensive tackles Kobie Turner and Poona Ford on injured reserve and needs a new kicker.
Nbcsports · +13 outlets
NFL suspends Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson one game for spitting at Raiders players
The league reviewed video of Gardner-Johnson spitting toward Las Vegas players, and the discipline will apply when Buffalo returns from its Week 7 bye.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Giants coach John Harbaugh says team is honing in on Week 7 starting QB
The decision comes after J.J. McCarthy replaced Jameis Winston late in Sunday's game, leaving New York to weigh its options before facing the Texans.
Nbcsports · +7 outlets
Texans WR Tank Dell set to play Sunday in first game since 2024 knee injury
Dell returns after a 22-month absence to face the Giants, giving Houston a receiving threat back for Week 7.
ESPN · +14 outlets

NBA18 stories ›

Ben Simmons tears Achilles, likely out for 2026-27 season
The injury ends the Kings guard's comeback bid and reshapes Sacramento's roster and trade plans weeks before the opener.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Hornets, Brandon Miller agree to five-year, $209M rookie-scale extension
The deal locks in Charlotte's young core at near-max money ahead of the rookie extension deadline.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Knicks open title defense as NBA season tips off with new contenders
New York raises its championship banner while a crowded field of challengers lines up in both conferences.
Daily Sabah · +13 outlets
Warriors expect Stephen Curry to play season opener vs. Lakers after ankle tweak
Curry left a scrimmage early but Golden State expects its star available for opening night.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Thunder, Cason Wallace agree to five-year, $139M rookie extension
Oklahoma City commits long-term money to its All-Defensive guard on the eve of the season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Lakers waive 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht before roster deadline
Los Angeles cut the former first-rounder after failing to find a trade partner, clarifying its rotation and Bronny James' status.
ESPN · +14 outlets

MLB18 stories ›

Brewers sweep Dodgers in NLCS, reach first World Series since 1982
Milwaukee completed a four-game sweep of the two-time defending champion Dodgers to win the NL pennant, ending a 44-year World Series drought.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Aaron Boone to return as Yankees manager for a 10th season in 2027
Boone was already under contract for 2027, the final season of his current deal, so New York is standing pat in the dugout.
Mlbtraderumors · +14 outlets
Guardians tab reliever Shawn Armstrong as Game 6 opener against Rays
Cleveland is turning an elimination game over to its bullpen as the ALCS with Tampa Bay stays close.
ESPN · +14 outlets
MLB qualifying offer for free agents rises 5.1% to $23.15M
The increase from $22.025M reflects the growth in average major league salaries and sets the price for clubs to secure draft-pick compensation.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Orioles officially name Jared Banner as general manager
The former Cubs assistant GM will oversee player development, coaching and performance and work with GM Mike Elias on staffing and acquisitions.
Mlbtraderumors · +14 outlets
Athletics hire Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations
The former Red Sox assistant GM takes over the A's front office as the club plays its final year in West Sacramento before a 2028 move to Las Vegas.
Mlbtraderumors · +14 outlets

NHL18 stories ›

Jets' Hellebuyck draws interest from at least three teams as suspension nears end
Winnipeg must decide whether to trade the former MVP and three-time Vezina winner or welcome him back when his suspension expires, with Utah among the clubs lin
ESPN · +3 outlets
Panthers become first NHL team with natural hat tricks in three straight games
Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett each scored three consecutive goals in an 8-3 win over Seattle, an unprecedented scoring run in league history.
ESPN · +14 outlets
DeBrincat signs seven-year, $91M extension with Red Wings
Detroit commits $13 million annually to its leading scorer, one of the largest cap hits in the league.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Senators extend coach Travis Green through the 2030-31 season
Ottawa locks up its head coach to a multi-year extension after a strong start to the season.
NHL.com · +14 outlets
Patrick Kane sets record for most assists by a U.S.-born NHL player
Kane's 895th career assist, on a Connor Bedard power-play goal, passed Phil Housley's American-born mark.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Senators' William Eklund out 10-12 weeks after ankle surgery
The forward tore a tendon in his ankle last week against Philadelphia, sidelining him for much of the season.
ESPN · +13 outlets

CFB18 stories ›

CFP nears deal on 24-team expansion for 2027, with weeknight games likely
The College Football Playoff is reportedly closing in on expanding to 24 teams as early as 2027, a move that would reshape the postseason, add weeknight games a
ESPN · +14 outlets
Miami climbs to No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time since 2002; BYU surges to No. 2
A chaotic Week 7 in which five top-7 teams lost produced a sweeping AP poll reshuffle, with Miami taking the top spot after its double-overtime win over Florida
ESPN · +13 outlets
Chuck Amato, former NC State coach and Florida State assistant, dies at 80
Amato led NC State to its best season in program history in 2002 and was a longtime assistant to Bobby Bowden at Florida State.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Norvell calls penalty that negated FSU Hail Mary TD vs. Miami an 'absolute joke'
A holding call wiped out a potential Florida State touchdown in the second overtime of Miami's win, prompting the Seminoles coach to criticize the officiating.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Texas to give freshman QB KJ Lacey Jr. more first-team reps as Arch Manning struggles
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian publicly reaffirmed Manning as starter while ESPN reported the staff will increase practice reps for redshirt freshman KJ Lacey Jr.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Oregon WR Evan Stewart arrested on DUI charge
The Ducks' leading receiver was arrested early Sunday on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants.
ESPN · +7 outlets

CBB18 stories ›

Florida named runaway No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men's basketball poll
Florida is the overwhelming No. 1 in the AP preseason poll ahead of Duke and Illinois, with the Gators also topping the Coaches Poll for the first time in decad
ESPN · +14 outlets
Trey Kaufman-Renn signs with Kansas as he pursues a sixth year of eligibility
The former Purdue forward joined Kansas before the season starts while seeking an unprecedented sixth year of eligibility from the NCAA.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Gophers guard Tori McKinney out for the season
Minnesota loses its starting guard to a season-ending injury ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
Pioneer Press · +12 outlets
Indiana routs North Carolina and Quinn Ellis shines for St. John's in exhibition play
Exhibition games offered early reads on Indiana's size and St. John's backcourt ahead of the regular season.
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UConn's Ashlynn Shade takes on leadership role entering senior season
The UConn guard enters her senior year embracing a heightened role for the Huskies.
Hartford Courant · +7 outlets
College basketball's new reality: more teams, more money, more challenges
The New York Sun examines how expansion, revenue and structural change are reshaping the sport.
The New York Sun · +14 outlets

Soccer18 stories ›

UEFA gives FIFA Nov. 2 deadline to answer 42 questions on World Cup sell-off plan
UEFA's letter demands documents on FIFA's failed private investment proposal, its Peace Prize, and the overturned red card for Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World
BBC · +13 outlets
Manchester City face Premier League points deduction that could mean relegation
A reported points deduction would put City's top-flight status at risk, though the club continues to deliver results on the pitch amid the off-field uncertainty
ESPN · +14 outlets
Cristiano Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension and fine by Portuguese FA after camp walkout
The Portuguese federation sanctioned Ronaldo after he left the national team camp last month, a rare disciplinary action against the country's captain.
BBC · +14 outlets
Sarina Wiegman signs England contract extension through Euro 2029
Wiegman commits her long-term future to the Lionesses, extending a tenure that has reshaped women's football in England.
BBC · +14 outlets
Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1 to close gap on Barcelona
Real Madrid cut Barcelona's LaLiga lead to six points ahead of next weekend's El Clasico, with the fixture buildup clouded by a row between the club and LaLiga
BBC · +14 outlets
Michael Carrick under pressure after Man United's worst start since 1986
A 1-1 draw at Leeds leaves United six games without a win and fuels speculation about possible replacements for Carrick.
ESPN · +14 outlets

Motor18 stories ›

Tyler Reddick wins Phoenix Cup race as Kyle Larson's crash throws Chase into chaos
Reddick's win and points leader Larson's late tire failure reshuffled the NASCAR Cup Series championship standings with three races left in the Chase.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Kyle Larson's Phoenix disaster erases points lead as title fight tightens
The championship leader crashed late at Phoenix and earned only three points, cutting his cushion with the title race now wide open.
Speedway Digest · +14 outlets
Kimi Antonelli can clinch F1 title at United States GP; permutations explained
The Mercedes driver outscored his closest rivals in Singapore and could seal the championship in Austin, though Mercedes as a team must wait.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Toyota clinches 2026 NASCAR Cup manufacturer championship with three races left
Toyota secured its fourth Cup Series manufacturer title, having previously won in 2016, 2017 and 2019.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
McLaren confirms Leonardo Fornaroli as F1 reserve and 2027 WEC Hypercar driver
McLaren retained the Italian in Formula 1 while adding a Hypercar programme for 2027, after he was passed over for the team's F1 seat.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
IndyCar reaches deal to race at Barcelona starting in 2027
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will host an IndyCar round from summer 2027 under a multi-year agreement, marking the series' international return.
Motorsport · +6 outlets

Golf18 stories ›

Boston Common acquires Shane Lowry from The Bay Golf Club in first trade in TGL history
The indoor team league completed its first player transaction, moving the former Open champion to Boston Common, a sign the TGL roster market is functioning.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Vijay Singh, 63, wins PGA Tour Champions SAS Championship by two shots
Singh became the second-oldest winner in PGA Tour Champions history and his first title since 2023.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Trump says he will close historic D.C. public course for 15 months of renovations
The plan for East Potomac Park would make it the third U.S. public course to host major championships if built out as described.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Eugenio Chacarra wins DP World India Championship, tops Race to Dubai
The former LIV golfer's win lifted him above Patrick Reed in the DP World Tour standings and revived debate about defectors' returns.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Rory McIlroy fires back at Kevin Kisner over claimed $10M India appearance fee
McIlroy publicly disputed Kisner's claim that he was paid to play in India, escalating a spat between the two PGA Tour players.
Yahoo Sports · +8 outlets
LIV Golf 2.0: roster deadline looms as players weigh futures
Reports of LIV Golf's contraction have players and rivals openly discussing who stays, who leaves, and how defectors would be received back on established tours
Today's Golfer · +4 outlets

Tennis18 stories ›

Elina Svitolina announces end of marriage to fellow tennis player Gael Monfils
The sixth-ranked Ukrainian announced the split in an Instagram post, ending a high-profile tennis marriage.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Maja Chwalinska beats Sonay Kartal to win Wuhan Open for first WTA 1000 title
The Polish player captured the biggest title of her career after previously eliminating Iga Swiatek, while Kartal's run lifted her to British No. 1.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina wins Shanghai Masters, his biggest career title
He rallied from a set and a break down to beat Rafael Jodar, securing his third title of the year.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh postponed
The Saudi-backed exhibition tournament has been pushed back, with no new date given in the report.
Coliseum Global Sports Venue Alliance · +13 outlets
Alexander Zverev confirmed as year-end world No. 1, set for unwanted record
Zverev tops the ATP year-end rankings with Jannik Sinner second and Carlos Alcaraz third, though the report notes an unwelcome milestone.
The Tennis Gazette · +10 outlets
WTA rankings: Elena Rybakina holds No. 1 as Coco Gauff returns to fourth
The latest WTA singles list keeps Rybakina on top, with Gauff moving back up to fourth.
Olympics · +14 outlets

Fights18 stories ›

Daniel Dubois stops Fabio Wardley in round 2 to retain WBO heavyweight title
Dubois' quick rematch win keeps the WBO belt in his hands and renews talk of a heavyweight unification fight.
Al Jazeera · +15 outlets
Trump and Dana White kick off UFC event on the White House South Lawn
The White House card marks an unprecedented venue for a major UFC event and a high-profile political tie-in.
NBC News · +13 outlets
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev headlines Abu Dhabi card with Yan vs. Dvalishvili trilogy
Two title fights top the UFC's Abu Dhabi event, with the featherweight main event and a rare trilogy co-main.
Forbes · +14 outlets
Sebastian Fundora stops Ermal Hadribeaj in final second, keeps undisputed hopes alive
The last-second stoppage preserves Fundora's path toward an undisputed junior middleweight title shot.
ClickOnDetroit · +11 outlets
Shakur Stevenson leaves Dana White's Zuffa Boxing after three months without a fight
Stevenson's abrupt exit raises questions about Zuffa Boxing's ability to deliver fights for signed stars.
MMANews.com · +14 outlets
UFC Edmonton: Mike Malott knocks out Joaquin Buckley, earns Dana White praise
Malott's second-round KO headlined the UFC's Edmonton return and boosted his standing at welterweight.
UFC.com · +14 outlets

The Book18 stories ›

NBA and sportsbooks restrict high-risk betting markets ahead of 2026-27 season opener
Leagues and operators are tightening prop and micro-market offerings as the NBA joins the NFL in a more risk-averse regulatory posture, with DraftKings and Flut
The Source Magazine · +13 outlets
Novig and Crypto.com sue Missouri in federal court over prediction market crackdown
The suits test whether state gambling regulators can bar federally regulated prediction market contracts, a fight Missouri's attorney general anticipated.
Sbcamericas · +11 outlets
Fanatics CEO Rubin expects sports betting marketing war to reach $7B next year
Rubin predicts industry customer acquisition spending could more than double, intensifying margin pressure across operators.
Legalsportsreport · +7 outlets
Ohio escalates legal action against prediction market platforms ignoring its warnings
Ohio regulators are moving toward enforcement even as platforms continue operating, part of a widening state-versus-federal battle over event contracts.
Ohio Capital Journal · +6 outlets
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed super PAC spends $8M on New York legislative races
The spending shows operators investing directly in state politics as online casino and sports betting expansion hangs on legislative outcomes.
Newsday · +2 outlets
FTC opens probe into the US online sports betting industry
A federal trade regulator inquiry adds to the compliance and advertising scrutiny facing operators.
Casino.com · +13 outlets