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Top18 stories ›

UFC 333: Volkanovski stops Evloev for record ninth title win; Petr Yan retains bantamweight belt
Two UFC champions retained their titles in Abu Dhabi, with Volkanovski's second-round finish setting a featherweight record and Yan beating Merab Dvalishvili in
BBC · +14 outlets
NC State fires football coach Dave Doeren after 3-4 start in 14th season
Doeren's tenure ends a day after an upset loss at Stanford, ending a 14-year run that produced 98 wins and 11 bowl trips but no conference breakthrough.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Ravens rule out Lamar Jackson (ankle) vs. Bengals, Tyler Huntley to start
Baltimore's offense turns to its backup for a key AFC North game as Jackson continues to recover from a high ankle sprain.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Kimi Antonelli takes United States Grand Prix pole on weekend he can clinch F1 title
The Mercedes driver beat Max Verstappen in qualifying at Austin and can secure his first world championship if rivals falter in Sunday's race.
BBC · +14 outlets
Cincinnati upsets No. 8 Texas Tech 34-27, throttling Big 12 playoff picture
The Bearcats spoiled Texas Tech's undefeated start and handed the Red Raiders a costly conference loss tied to their offseason quarterback drama.
CBS Sports · +3 outlets
Valkyries beat Dream in Game 4 to even WNBA Finals at 2-2
Golden State's defense held Atlanta in check and reclaimed home-court advantage with the series returning to San Francisco.
ESPN · +12 outlets

NFL18 stories ›

NFL fines Vrabel, Sirianni, Glenn $250K each for conduct toward officials, but fines put on hold
The league's largest-ever coach conduct penalties signal a crackdown on sideline abuse of officials, though appeals have paused collection.
Front Office Sports · +14 outlets
Ravens rule Lamar Jackson out vs. Bengals with high ankle sprain; Huntley to start
Jackson misses a third straight game as Baltimore turns to Tyler Huntley against Cincinnati.
ESPN · +11 outlets
49ers rule out Evans, Samuel, Bosa vs. Falcons; activate WR Christian Kirk from IR
San Francisco's injury list grows with Bosa out longer than expected on a calf issue, straining roster availability for Sunday.
Nbcsports · +10 outlets
Giants LB Tremaine Edmunds out for season with torn chest muscle
The Giants lose their leading tackler and defensive signal-caller to a season-ending injury.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Packers activate RB Josh Jacobs for 2026 debut after commissioner exempt list stint
Jacobs returns against the Lions after sitting out the first six weeks on the exempt list.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Colts drawing trade interest in Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner and Jonathan Taylor
Indianapolis faces decisions on three core veterans ahead of the November 10 trade deadline.
NFLTradeRumors.co · +10 outlets

NBA18 stories ›

Magic's Paolo Banchero diagnosed with high ankle sprain, expected to miss multiple weeks
Banchero's absence is a major blow for an Orlando team already off to a slow start, with reports suggesting a 4-6 week timeline.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Mavericks' Cooper Flagg out for home opener with mild left shoulder sprain after flagrant foul
The No. 1 pick's injury came on a hard foul by Pacers' Aaron Nesmith and he will be re-evaluated next week.
ESPN · +14 outlets
LeBron James ruled out of 76ers-Bucks game with back and sciatica issues
The absence is the first of the season for James and comes in the opening game of a back-to-back as Philadelphia manages his low back and sciatica.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Ex-NBA player Malik Beasley negotiating plea deal over federal gambling and bribery charges
Beasley's case is among the highest-profile betting-integrity matters involving an NBA player.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Jayson Tatum says there is 'no beef' with Jaylen Brown in wake of summer trade to 76ers
Tatum addressed speculation about his relationship with his former Celtics teammate after Brown's move to Philadelphia.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Amen Thompson blocks Wembanyama at the rim to seal Rockets' 114-110 win over Spurs
The game-sealing stop on the 7-foot-5 Wembanyama came with a potential tying bucket on the line.
ESPN · +7 outlets

MLB18 stories ›

Brewers beat Rays 3-2 in World Series Game 1, survive overturned double play in ninth
Milwaukee took the opener behind Jacob Misiorowski's dominant outing and a ninth-inning escape after a replay review reversed a game-ending double play.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Manfred: Rays-Brewers World Series good for game, but salary cap still needed
The commissioner said small-market clubs cannot compete consistently without a cap, a central issue ahead of the looming CBA fight.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Ohtani will not need surgery; Dodgers expect him to pitch in 2027
Dodgers president Andrew Friedman said the two-way star will avoid an operation and is expected back on the mound next season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
World Series Game 2: Rays and Brewers continue Fall Classic Saturday night
Tampa Bay looks to even the series after dropping Game 1 in Milwaukee, with Drew Rasmussen slated to start.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Brewers add Brandon Woodruff to World Series roster after July shoulder injury
Milwaukee activated its longest-tenured pitcher, who was initially expected to miss the rest of the season after a shoulder injury in July.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
Dodgers offseason outlook: roster loaded for another run after three-peat bid falls short
Los Angeles carries a heavily guaranteed payroll into 2027 as it retools following a failed title defense.
Mlbtraderumors · +5 outlets

NHL18 stories ›

Devils acquire Connor Hellebuyck from Jets, ending bitter standoff over US Olympic goaltender
New Jersey sent Winnipeg a package including Mercer, Bjugstad, Command and Daws for the Vezina-winning netminder, reshaping the Eastern Conference race and hand
ESPN · +13 outlets
Devils' Stanley Cup and playoff odds shorten sharply after Hellebuyck trade
Bookmakers and projection models moved New Jersey toward the top of the Eastern Conference after the acquisition, with the franchise's long-standing goaltending
ESPN · +5 outlets
Nick Suzuki out 2-4 weeks with upper-body injury in blow to Canadiens
Montreal loses its captain and top-line center for a stretch of the early season, testing the club's forward depth.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Marc-Andre Fleury signs two-year, $7 million contract with Wild
Minnesota locks up the veteran goaltender on a short-term deal as it manages its crease and cap picture.
NHL.com · +14 outlets
Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais out 4-6 weeks after appendectomy
Washington's blue line loses a veteran penalty-killer for more than a month after Thursday surgery.
ESPN · +13 outlets
NHL fighting rates rise through first 120 games, drawing renewed attention
Thirty-four games this season have featured at least one fight, up from the prior two campaigns, a shift the league and its broadcast partners are tracking.
ESPN

CFB12 stories ›

Indiana beats Michigan 13-6 in OT, Hoosiers' first win at the Big House since 1967
No. 6 Indiana stayed unbeaten as Josh Hoover scored on a 4-yard run in overtime and the defense kept Michigan out of the end zone.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NC State fires coach Dave Doeren after 3-4 start to 14th season
The Wolfpack moved on from their longest-tenured coach following an upset loss at Stanford.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Cincinnati upsets No. 8 Texas Tech 34-27, ending Red Raiders' unbeaten start
The win came in a matchup of the two programs linked to the Brendan Sorsby transfer saga.
ESPN · +5 outlets
No. 1 Miami routs Pitt 52-23 behind Toney's record 16 catches, Mensah's four TDs
Miami opened its first stint at No. 1 in over two decades with a blowout of Pitt, with Malachi Toney setting a school single-game receptions record.
ESPN · +2 outlets
Oregon's CFP hopes take major hit in 21-10 loss at Illinois
The Ducks' playoff path narrowed sharply with a road loss to the Illini, in which a replay review drew scrutiny.
Yahoo Sports · +4 outlets
LSU rolls at Auburn as Kiffin says Tigers back to 'what he envisioned'
The blowout win put LSU back into the College Football Playoff conversation.
ESPN · +14 outlets

CBB18 stories ›

Dale Brown, LSU's all-time winningest basketball coach, dies at 90
Brown coached LSU to two Final Four appearances and led players including Shaquille O'Neal and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf during a 25-year tenure in Baton Rouge.
ESPN · +11 outlets
NCAA sanctions Ole Miss men's basketball over ex-assistant's tampering violations
The penalties stem from impermissible contact by former assistant coach Wes Flanigan with an athlete adviser, with most sanctions already served in 2024-25 and
ESPN · +10 outlets
Judge clears Robbie Avila to return to Saint Louis roster
The ruling allows the Billikens' star forward to be added back to the roster after eligibility questions had left his season in doubt.
CBS Sports · +13 outlets
March Madness expansion to 76 teams draws reaction from ACC, Virginia figures
Virginia guard Kymora Johnson and ACC commissioner Jim Phillips weighed in as the men's and women's NCAA tournaments move to a larger field.
ACC Sports Journal · +1 outlets
Houston, UConn lead ESPN's early 2027 men's basketball recruiting class rankings
The top 10 for 2027-28 cycles includes Indiana, with Duke also appearing as programs lock up early commitments.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Tennessee, Texas among biggest transfer portal winners as two Georgia schools slide
Roster turnover analysis ranks which men's programs added the most value through the portal and which regressed ahead of the new season.
ESPN · +14 outlets

Soccer18 stories ›

El Clasico: Barcelona host Real Madrid with a nine-point La Liga cushion possible
Sunday's Clasico at Barcelona is the season's biggest club fixture, with the hosts able to move nine points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Vincent Kompany stable in hospital after collapse, Bayern say he could be out for weeks
Bayern Munich said tests are continuing to determine why coach Vincent Kompany collapsed during a training session.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Infantino says he has 'vast, vast majority' backing ahead of FIFA elections
The FIFA president dismissed questions about whether he considered resigning over the World Cup ticket sell-off controversy.
BBC · +14 outlets
Aston Villa end Man City's 100% Premier League start as Jackson scores twice
Nicolas Jackson's double gave Villa a 2-1 win at Villa Park, the first league defeat of Manchester City's season.
BBC · +14 outlets
Nashville SC win first MLS Supporters' Shield, closing on points record
Nashville clinched the 2026 Supporters' Shield with a 2-0 win at CF Montreal, the club's first trophy of its kind.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Tottenham win 2-0 at 10-man Chelsea, Palmer sent off
Spurs claimed only their second Premier League victory at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea finished with ten men after Cole Palmer's red card.
BBC · +14 outlets

Motor18 stories ›

Antonelli takes US Grand Prix pole in Austin, closing in on first F1 title
Antonelli's seventh pole of 2026 puts the Mercedes driver in position to clinch the championship on Sunday, with Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar starting behind
ESPN · +14 outlets
Hamilton tops final practice for US GP as Ferrari sweeps practice sessions
Hamilton led Verstappen and Leclerc in FP3, suggesting Ferrari could challenge Antonelli's title hopes in Sunday's race.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Chase Briscoe beats Austin Hill for Talladega Cup pole by 0.032s
Briscoe took his first Cup pole of the season at Talladega as the series heads into a Chase race with heavy championship stakes.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Cadillac declines to confirm 2027 F1 driver line-up amid Bottas, Herta, Ocon speculation
Cadillac boss Marcin Budkowski dodged questions on the team's 2027 lineup as Colton Herta and Esteban Ocon are linked to Valtteri Bottas's seat.
Motorsport · +6 outlets
Marc Marquez wins Australian GP sprint to retake MotoGP points lead as Jorge Martin crashes
Marquez moved back atop the standings after title rival Martin crashed out from second at Phillip Island.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Sammy Smith wins NASCAR O'Reilly Talladega race with last-lap pass for weekend sweep
Smith's fourth career O'Reilly Series win and second of the weekend came via a last-lap pass, mirroring Friday's Truck Series finish.
Motorsport · +14 outlets

Golf18 stories ›

LIV Golf bankruptcy filing reveals CEO Scott O'Neil got $6.375M retention payment weeks before Chapter 11
The disclosure of a large pre-filing retention payment to O'Neil is likely to draw scrutiny from creditors and players as LIV restructures under bankruptcy prot
ESPN · +5 outlets
Tyrrell Hatton and Ian Poulter decline LIV Golf 2.0 spots as DP World Tour ultimatum triggers exodus
A wave of departures ahead of the reorganization deadline reshapes the roster LIV will carry into its revamped 2026 format.
ESPN · +12 outlets
LIV Golf 2.0 commitment deadline approaches with players split on staying, leaving or undecided
LIV's rebuilt slate depends on how many of its contracted names re-sign before the bankruptcy-driven cutoff.
Golfmagic · +8 outlets
Bankruptcy filing shows PGA Tour star Cameron Young signed intent to join LIV in 2022 before backing out
Court documents surface previously undisclosed LIV agreements with players who ultimately stayed on the PGA Tour.
GOLF.com · +8 outlets
Tiger Woods return speculation builds as analysts and former TGL teammates hint at comeback timing
Renewed chatter about Woods playing a full schedule would be a major draw for PGA Tour television partners.
Sky Sports · +5 outlets
LIV Golf 2.0 reportedly considering former TaylorMade CEO for senior leadership role
The search for executive talent signals LIV's attempt to rebuild credibility with sponsors and broadcasters post-bankruptcy.
EssentiallySports

Tennis18 stories ›

Rybakina beats Shnaider to reach Ningbo Open final, will face Fernandez for the title
Rybakina's win over Diana Shnaider sets up a final against Canada's Leylah Fernandez, after the top seed was pushed to a deciding set by qualifier Katarzyna Kaw
ESPN · +14 outlets
Nadal discusses pain behind his 22 Grand Slam titles and new book look back
The retired champion's memoir prompts reflections on the physical toll of his career and his forward-looking approach to the game.
Sportscape Magazine · +8 outlets
McEnroe hails Alcaraz while questioning US men's Grand Slam title drought
The former champion's comments come as pundits weigh whether an American man can end a 28-year major drought this season.
Telegraph India · +2 outlets
Monfils retirement draws tributes from Tsitsipas, Medvedev; Wawrinka and peers react
Rivals describe Monfils as respected like a multiple Grand Slam champion, while a former major winner says the Monfils-Svitolina split leaves him disappointed.
Tennis Majors · +2 outlets
Federer explains how Zverev conquered his Grand Slam demons
The 20-time major winner credits Zverev's breakthrough, while coach Mouratoglou argues his durability justifies a No. 1 ranking case.
SABC Sport · +2 outlets
Cobolli closing on first ATP Finals qualification, calls it 'like a Grand Slam'
The Italian is near his first ATP Finals berth and rates his own season candidly as he chases the year-end event.
TennisTemple · +7 outlets

Fights18 stories ›

Volkanovski stops Evloev in round 2 to retain UFC featherweight title at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi
The main event result ended Movsar Evloev's 20-0 record and gave Volkanovski his first finish since 2023, setting up the next round of featherweight matchmaking
Jsonline · +14 outlets
Petr Yan beats Merab Dvalishvili in UFC 333 trilogy bout to retain bantamweight title
The co-main event decided the three-fight series between the two bantamweights and was widely billed as a Fight of the Year contender.
msn · +14 outlets
UFC 336 set: Prates vs. Morales interim welterweight title fight, Van vs. Kape in Toronto
The interim welterweight belt was created after Islam Makhachev withdrew from the card, reshaping the division's title picture.
theScore · +14 outlets
Trump and Dana White kick off UFC event on White House South Lawn
The administration defended the event against a lawsuit seeking to stop the White House card.
NBC News · +13 outlets
Dana White explains interim title as Islam Makhachev withdraws from UFC 336
The UFC CEO addressed the absence of the lightweight champion, which opened the door to an interim welterweight title bout at the Toronto event.
MMA Junkie · +5 outlets
Fabio Wardley banned after second-round loss to Daniel Dubois
The stoppage defeat triggered a suspension, and promoter Eddie Hearn named a possible comeback opponent.
The Sun · +14 outlets

The Book18 stories ›

Malik Beasley negotiating guilty plea with DOJ in federal sports betting case
The former NBA guard faces federal charges tied to an illegal betting scheme, and a plea would resolve the criminal case against him.
RG.org · +12 outlets
Nebraska online sports betting expansion goes before voters on Nov. 3
Supporters and opponents made their cases as the state prepares for a ballot decision on legalizing online sportsbooks.
Action Network · +14 outlets
Pennsylvania September sports betting handle reaches $798.7 million
The monthly figure extends a run of growth in one of the largest US wagering markets.
PlayPennsylvania · +1 outlets
New York sports betting revenue hits $63.3M for week of Oct. 18
Weekly revenue and handle data underscore New York's position as the largest US online sports betting market.
RG.org · +2 outlets
Michigan iGaming and online sports betting receipts reach $355.7M in September
Michigan's combined online casino and sportsbook receipts reflect steady growth in its regulated market.
Gaming America · +5 outlets
Class action suit against FanDuel and DraftKings filed in Louisiana
The filing adds to the legal scrutiny facing the two largest US sportsbook operators.
KTVE · +12 outlets