Philadelphia rallied from a 24-point halftime hole in LeBron James's home debut, turning boos into cheers with the franchise's largest comeback of the season.

Chicago moved to 5-2 with a narrow Thursday night win over New England at Soldier Field in a game that also honored the late Mike Ditka.

The Thunder guard finished with 17 points in a 96-84 win over Denver, choosing to sit rather than chase the mark in a blowout.

The Hall of Fame running back and current Southern University coach disclosed the diagnosis publicly and said he wants to help others.

The exchange followed James's actions during the national anthem at his Philadelphia home debut.

Indianapolis, which recently fired GM Chris Ballard, is weighing its options with the deadline less than three weeks out.

CBS locked in Watt as its top game analyst in a multiyear pact that includes a 2028 Super Bowl assignment, formalizing the booth succession after Tony Romo's de

The league hit three head coaches with near-record fines over sideline confrontations with referees, with the $750,000 total put on hold provided they behave th

Indianapolis is weighing its next moves after firing GM Chris Ballard, and rival clubs have signaled interest in the star running back.

The Hall of Fame running back and current Southern University coach disclosed the diagnosis, drawing reaction across the sport.

Baltimore's quarterback has been limited in practice for two straight days after missing two games with an ankle injury, and a teammate pushed back on criticism

Tampa Bay's quarterback expects to return from a dislocated right thumb, with running back Bucky Irving also moving toward availability.

NBC's first NBA opening night under the league's new rights deals drew record viewership, a key early signal for the league's transition to a three-partner medi

Haliburton posted a double-double in his first game since tearing his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 Finals, a major storyline for Indiana's season.

The president accused James of disrespecting the U.S. after the 76ers star appeared to continue warmups during the anthem, injecting politics into the season op

Doncic's debut as the Lakers' centerpiece produced a 127-105 rout of Golden State, marking the franchise's first game without LeBron James on the roster.

Lendeborg's postgame comments about the Lakers star and his treatment by referees drew broad reaction from Stephen A. Smith and other NBA figures.

The referees' union acknowledged a missed call from Minnesota's win over Miami, a rare public admission on a widely replayed play.

Tampa Bay's surprise Game 1 pitching decision comes as Milwaukee counters with Jacob Misiorowski in Friday's opener.

Los Angeles says knee and biceps issues that hampered Ohtani in the second half will be treated with offseason rest, keeping him on track to pitch next season.

The Fall Classic guarantees a first-time winner, with Milwaukee and Tampa Bay meeting in a rare small-market title matchup.

Cashman extends his tenure as GM, with owner Hal Steinbrenner pointing at the players rather than the manager for the early playoff exit.

Milwaukee faces a roster-rule and health decision on activating the veteran right-hander for the Fall Classic against Tampa Bay.

Vogt publicly committed to returning to Cleveland in 2027 amid speculation tying him to Seattle's managerial vacancy.

Duguay played nearly 1,000 NHL games from the late 1970s through the 1980s and remained a prominent New York hockey figure after retiring.

The long-term extension locks up one of Nashville's core forwards and removes him from the coming free agent and trade markets.

The absence removes Montreal's top center and ends one of the longest active consecutive-games streaks in the league.

Larkin's broader list of acceptable destinations widens the field for a Detroit trade as the season progresses.

The rookie returned home after the in-flight incident on the club's trip back from Utah earlier in the week.

The Oilers captain's playmaking start surpasses the previous mark for helpers over the opening nine games of a campaign.

Locksley's exit makes Maryland the first Power Four program with a head coaching vacancy this cycle, triggering a search and immediate roster attrition question

Expansion to a 24-team playoff is driving television, scheduling and bowl viability discussions across the sport.

Athletic director Damon Evans must replace Locksley while stabilizing a roster and recruiting class that took immediate hits.

The firing triggered near-instant transfer portal and flipping activity as rival programs courted Maryland commitments.

A third straight loss would put the Longhorns' playoff hopes in severe jeopardy midway through the season.

Police are investigating an alleged rape, and Wallace is also accused of sharing videos of the incident on social media.

The 72-year-old Hall of Famer's family disclosed the condition, which is affecting his memory and daily life.

Nevada court documents allege felony charges tied to fixing prop bets, extending the betting-integrity scrutiny into college hoops.

The decades-old round-robin among Philadelphia schools will continue next season with five teams.

Lloyd said the handling of Godfrey's fifth-year case reflects broader eligibility chaos the NCAA may be using to push federal legislation.

Florida is the overwhelming No. 1 in the Associated Press preseason Top 25 men's basketball poll.

The two returning stars were near-unanimous selections to the AP preseason All-America team.

The new 2028 club tournament extends FIFA's expansion of the women's game into a club-level global competition, with Arsenal among the named participants.

United's 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como has left the head coach under pressure while senior figures assess alternatives.

The US rights auction for the next two men's World Cups could reshape how soccer's biggest property is distributed in America.

United's leadership has backed its captain despite his post-match remarks following the heavy loss at Como.

The result underlined Premier League clubs' growing dominance against continental opposition in European competition.

The Arsenal goalkeeper's admission about a future Spanish move raises questions about his long-term commitment at the Emirates.

The Mercedes driver, 20, arrives at Circuit of the Americas with a 102-point lead and can become Formula 1's youngest world champion as early as Sunday.

The series is set to add a Barcelona round, drop Nashville Superspeedway and its Washington D.C. event for 2027, with an announcement expected Friday.

The British F3 runner-up becomes the latest junior to get an FP1 outing as Audi ramps up its first season as a works Formula 1 team.

The Williams driver says it is premature for F1 chiefs to be confident the Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds will go ahead given the ongoing regional conflict.

The Ferrari driver, who will be 45 by the time F1's planned African round arrives in the 2030s, says he now intends to stay in the sport to fulfil the ambition.

Three Cup races remain in 2026 and all three national divisions race this weekend at the superspeedway, with Carson Hocevar the last Cup winner there.

Multiple major champions are leaving LIV Golf days before a critical player commitment deadline, with Rahm reportedly giving up the remainder of his $300 millio

The dispute highlights escalating tension between the two tours as dozens of players weigh their futures and LIV faces a looming commitment deadline.

The pause in proceedings comes as the league fights to retain players amid a growing exodus of major champions.

The questions around DeChambeau, one of LIV's biggest names, come as several major champions have already announced their departures.

A reported comeback would be a major boost for the PGA Tour and its broadcast partners given Woods' continued drawing power.

The change increases the number of promotion pathways from the developmental tour to the PGA Tour starting in 2027.

Marta Kostyuk's second-round retirement in Ningbo clinched the last place in the season-ending WTA Finals for Karolina Muchova.

Top-ranked Elena Rybakina advanced when Polina Kudermetova retired mid-match while trailing 5-0.

Williams' return to competitive tennis pushes back her induction timeline, drawing criticism from Andy Roddick over Hall of Fame rules.

Federer enters the International Tennis Hall of Fame alongside a newly announced 2027 ballot class.

Sabalenka's qualification for this year's WTA Finals puts her within reach of a notable WTA record next season.

Zverev's breakthrough season, from three Slam final defeats to two major titles, is reflected in the year-end rankings list.

UFC 333 stages a double title bill on Saturday, with Alexander Volkanovski returning against unbeaten Movsar Evloev and Petr Yan facing Merab Dvalishvili in a b

Federal investigators say they broke up a scheme aimed at the UFC card slated for the White House, an unusual security incident around a major promotion event.

Tsarukyan, unbeaten in his last six, says the promotion has promised him the 155-pound belt next, ending a long wait for a title opportunity.

Jones revealed he turned down a fight at the UFC's White House event because negotiations fell through, leaving a marquee slot unfilled.

The GFL clears a key regulatory hurdle in Nevada as it seeks to stage events after previous doubts about its viability.

Garcia says Mayweather accepted a bout that would put his 50-0 record at risk, though reporting indicates the claim faces significant obstacles.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal's letters broaden a federal investigation into operators' use of AI and VIP practices, drawing in major sportsbooks and prediction marke

The state action escalates the widening legal fight over whether prediction markets can offer sports and event contracts under federal or state authority.

The monthly commercial gaming report shows sportsbook hold and revenue pressured while online casino and iGaming continue to expand.

The Ohio Casino Control Commission is widening its crackdown beyond the platforms themselves to the licensees that provide them services.

The Texas Republican intends to file the legislation after the November midterms, adding Congress to the state-versus-federal fight.

Federal regulators are scrutinizing prediction market products that approximate single-play wagers on sporting events.