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Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, first English winner since 2001, ending England's 25-year wait
Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane's win ends a 25-year wait for an English winner, after Michael Owen in 2001, and organizers prematurely published a
BBC · +14 outlets
Valkyries take 3-2 WNBA Finals lead over Dream as Game 6 scheduling draws criticism
Golden State's 64-55 win in Game 5 put the second-year franchise one win from the title, but the deciding Game 6 was moved to a midweek matinee because of a sch
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Brewers rout Rays 10-1 in Game 3 to take 3-0 World Series lead
Milwaukee's 10-1 win in Game 3, powered by an eight-run fifth inning, moved the Brewers within one win of their first World Series title, with Jackson Chourio r
ESPN · +14 outlets
Thunder's Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to undergo surgery on major injuries
Williams suffered a fractured leg and dislocated ankle and Wallace a shoulder injury, leaving Oklahoma City without two starting guards for months and complicat
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Chinese brands cut ties with Mbappe over 'Chinese dictator' meme remark
The Real Madrid and France forward lost Chinese endorsement deals after a clip circulated in which he joked about a meme linking him with Mao Zedong.
BBC · +14 outlets
Cowboys beat Eagles 38-21 on Javonte Williams' career night to end two-game slide
Dallas snapped a two-game skid behind Javonte Williams' career-high 155 rushing yards, while Philadelphia fell to 2-5 with Saquon Barkley playing through injuri
ESPN · +9 outlets

NFL18 stories ›

Ravens' Jesse Minter optimistic Lamar Jackson can return vs. Bills
Baltimore is hopeful its starting quarterback can return for a key Week 8 game against Buffalo.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Kubiak says Kirk Cousins remains Raiders' starting QB, calls it 'no controversy'
Las Vegas is sticking with its veteran quarterback even as the team evaluates alternatives amid a losing stretch.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Jets' Aaron Glenn addresses Garrett Wilson outburst as calls for his job grow
New York's head coach is under mounting scrutiny after the team's Week 7 loss to Miami, with reports of internal frustration.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Dave Aranda out at Baylor; Robert Griffin III says he is interested in the job
Multiple former NFL figures are being floated for the Baylor vacancy after Dave Aranda was dismissed.
TMZ · +9 outlets
Lamar Jackson contract standoff looms over Ravens as team treads water
Baltimore's slow start has renewed attention on the quarterback's contract situation and the team's on-field struggles.
ESPN · +4 outlets
NC State coaching search after Dave Doeren firing draws Philip Rivers speculation
NC State is searching for a head coach after firing Dave Doeren, and Philip Rivers has emerged as a name in the discussion.
WEAR TV · +9 outlets

NBA18 stories ›

Thunder's Jalen Williams has fractured fibula, dislocated left ankle; Cason Wallace also to have surgery
Oklahoma City loses two starting guards indefinitely, a major blow to the defending champions' title chances and to their roster flexibility.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NBA partners with prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket, expands DraftKings deal
The league extends its commercial reach into regulated prediction markets while flagging integrity and regulatory oversight.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Thunder's NBA championship odds drop, Spurs and others shift after Jalen Williams injury
Bookmakers and models reprice the title race as Oklahoma City's injury loss reshapes Western Conference projections.
USA Today · +14 outlets
Magic's Jalen Suggs out at least two weeks with bone bruise in right knee
Orlando avoids major damage but loses its starting guard for a stretch, adding to the team's early injury concerns.
ESPN · +14 outlets
WNBA Finals Game 6 moved to Thursday midday at State Farm Arena due to NBA scheduling conflict
The WNBA championship clincher shifts to a matinee slot so the arena can host an NBA game, drawing scrutiny over scheduling priorities.
Just Women's Sports · +12 outlets
US senators call on NBA to reevaluate Rwanda partnership
Lawmakers cite shifting U.S. policy toward Rwanda and its leadership in urging a review of the league's Basketball Africa League ties.
ESPN · +3 outlets

MLB18 stories ›

Brewers rout Rays 10-1 in Game 3, take 3-0 World Series lead behind eight-run fifth
Milwaukee is one win from its first World Series title, with Chourio's four-hit Game 3 and Misiorowski's record 103.5 mph pitch headlining the series.
ESPN · +13 outlets
MLB tests restricted outfield shifts in Arizona Fall League in bid to boost offense
The experiment would limit defensive positioning in the outfield, a possible follow-up to the infield shift ban, with players checking a videoboard to confirm a
ESPN · +5 outlets
Manfred: Rays-Brewers World Series good for game, but small markets still need a salary cap
The commissioner renewed his push for a cap even as two of the sport's smallest markets meet in the Fall Classic.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Astros to interview Mike Rizzo for general manager vacancy
Houston is also weighing Brewers assistant GM Matt Kleine among candidates as it replaces its front office leadership.
Mlbtraderumors · +10 outlets
Offseason outlook: Phillies face rotation questions after needing all 162 games for a wild card
Philadelphia's step back after two straight NL East titles leaves its pitching depth as the central winter issue.
Mlbtraderumors · +2 outlets
Rocco Baldelli withdraws from Mariners managerial search
The former Twins skipper cited family considerations, leaving the Seattle field narrower.
Mlbtraderumors · +14 outlets

NHL18 stories ›

Devils acquire Connor Hellebuyck from Jets, ending monthslong standoff
The blockbuster trade sends the former Jets starter to New Jersey and reshapes the Eastern Conference goaltending picture, with Winnipeg receiving Mercer, Bjugs
ESPN · +5 outlets
Hurricanes sign RFA defenseman Alexander Nikishin to one-year, $3M deal
The deal ends a monthslong contract stalemate between Carolina and one of its top young defensemen.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Kucherov passes Stamkos as Lightning's career points leader
The milestone cements Kucherov as the franchise's most productive offensive player.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Canadiens edge Jets 2-1 outdoors in NHL Heritage Classic
The outdoor showcase delivered a one-goal result and a marquee regular-season setting for both clubs.
Times West Virginian · +12 outlets
Blues condemn antisemitic protest signs at recent home game
The club publicly labeled the signs at its arena as vile messages of hate, putting fan conduct in the spotlight.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Quinn Hughes booed in Vancouver return with Wild
The former Canucks captain faced a hostile reception at Rogers Arena in his first game back since the trade.
ESPN · +14 outlets

CFB18 stories ›

Baylor fires Dave Aranda; search underway with Lincoln Riley, RGIII interest noted
Baylor fired Dave Aranda after seven seasons and a 2026 slide, opening a Power Four job with roster and recruiting work ahead.
ESPN · +10 outlets
CFP top-12 projection after Week 8: Miami to No. 1 seed, BYU plummets
The first CFP ranking arrives this week and Week 8 losses have scrambled the projected bracket, including BYU's fall.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Ohio State moves to No. 2 behind Miami as AP Top 25 reshuffles after Week 8
Week 8 upsets (BYU, Texas Tech, Tennessee, Ole Miss) produced another major reordering of the AP Top 25.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Dave Doeren out at NC State; Wolfpack search centers on Philip Rivers, Dan Mullen
NC State is searching for a replacement after 14 seasons under Doeren, with Philip Rivers floated as an unconventional candidate.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Bo Bryan, son of country music star Luke Bryan, commits to Georgia as 2027 three-star QB
The commitment is notable both as a 2027 QB pickup for Georgia and because of his famous father.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Oregon fires offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer after third loss
Oregon's third loss of the season cost offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer his job.
On3 · +14 outlets

CBB18 stories ›

Auburn fires GM Brian Kloman over Rubstavicius eligibility case
The dismissal follows an allegation that Kloman withheld information central to Mantas Rubstavicius' eligibility case, a rare front-office firing tied to NCAA e
ESPN · +7 outlets
North Carolina taps NBA champion coach Michael Malone to open new era
Malone, an NBA title-winning head coach, takes over a blue-blood program entering a transition season.
Rocky Mount Telegram · +9 outlets
CBS Sports and TNT Sports unveil 2026-27 college basketball schedule
The joint schedule release sets the national television footprint for the season from tipoff through the NCAA tournament's One Shining Moment.
NCAA.com · +13 outlets
Preseason Top 25: Duke opens at No. 1 in 2026-27 men's rankings
Multiple preseason rankings put Duke, Florida, Illinois and UConn at the top of the men's field ahead of the season.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Women's season tips off with JuJu Watkins' return; South Carolina, UConn lead field
The women's season opens with a star back from injury and the reigning power programs again projected at the top.
The Washington Post · +9 outlets
No. 4 Duke chases third straight ACC title and Final Four in women's race
Duke enters as the ACC women's headliner, with a conference three-peat and a deeper March run as the stated goals.
AP News · +5 outlets

Soccer18 stories ›

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou as Mbappe scores twice in Clasico
Mbappe's brace halved Real Madrid's gap to the La Liga leaders and revived the title race under Jose Mourinho.
BBC · +13 outlets
Alexia Putellas wins record-equalling third Ballon d'Or Feminin, extending Spanish dominance
Putellas matches the record for most women's Ballon d'Or wins, continuing Spain's five-year hold on the award.
BBC · +6 outlets
Michael Carrick arrives at Carrington as Man United chiefs weigh his future
Carrick's position is in doubt after a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, with United executives discussing next steps.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Ballon d'Or site mistakenly publishes articles naming Kane, Yamal and Mbappe as winners
The official Ballon d'Or website published three conflicting winner articles hours before the London ceremony, prompting a leak controversy.
ESPN · +13 outlets
La Liga opens investigation after Camavinga struck by flagpole in El Clasico
The league is reviewing the incident in which the Real Madrid midfielder was hit during the match at Camp Nou.
The New York Times · +3 outlets
Howe and Nagelsmann among candidates if Man United sack Carrick
United are assessing potential replacements as scrutiny also turns to director of football Jason Wilcox.
BBC · +14 outlets

Motor18 stories ›

Kimi Antonelli wins US Grand Prix, moves two points from youngest F1 title
Antonelli's dominant Austin win puts the 20-year-old Mercedes driver in position to clinch the championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Kyle Larson wins Talladega in last-lap scramble, all but clinches third NASCAR Cup title
Larson rallied from 11th to first on the final lap at Talladega to extend his Chase points lead and move to the brink of a third Cup Series championship.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Joey Logano flips in 15-car Talladega crash, walks away unhurt
A late multi-car wreck sent Logano's car airborne and upside down, renewing scrutiny of superspeedway safety and NASCAR's crash response.
Greenwich Time · +12 outlets
IndyCar confirms 10-year deal to race in Barcelona, longest contract outside Indy 500
Penske Entertainment signed a decade-long agreement to bring IndyCar to Spain, its latest international expansion move.
Motorsport · +10 outlets
Verstappen's F1 title hopes end as Red Bull admits start problem unfixed until 2027
Red Bull principal Laurent Mekies conceded the recurring start-line issue will not be fully solved this season, and the title is now out of reach for Verstappen
Motorsport · +4 outlets
Fernando Alonso blasts driving standards of F1 grid's bottom third after Albon clash
Alonso said the quality of drivers in the bottom third of the grid is very low after opening-lap contact with Albon cost him places in Austin.
Motorsport · +9 outlets

Golf18 stories ›

As LIV Golf deadline nears, another major champion (Graeme McDowell) exits amid player exodus
LIV Golf faces a wave of exits before its deadline, including Graeme McDowell, as players also push for payment.
Last Word On Sports · +12 outlets
Smotherman wins Bermuda Championship in Monday playoff over Power, earns U.S. Open berth
Austin Smotherman won his second straight FedEx Cup Fall event and secured a U.S. Open berth after weather disruptions in Bermuda.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Bankruptcy filing reveals size of Phil Mickelson's LIV Golf payout
A bankruptcy filing disclosed details of Phil Mickelson's large LIV Golf payout, adding scrutiny to the league's finances.
Yahoo Sports · +3 outlets
PGA Tour pro says tour 'probably doesn't care' as Jon Rahm and others eye DP World Tour return
Jon Rahm's anticipated return to the DP World Tour highlights the broader unsettled state of LIV Golf's player roster.
EssentiallySports · +14 outlets
Judge extends block on Trump administration's East Potomac Golf Course renovation plans
The ruling keeps the administration's plans for the D.C. public course on hold amid ongoing litigation.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Sabbatini fires 62 to win Stifel Classic for first PGA Tour Champions title
Rory Sabbatini closed with a 62 to win his first PGA Tour Champions title at the Stifel Classic.
ESPN · +7 outlets

Tennis18 stories ›

Jannik Sinner names Magnus Norman as Darren Cahill's successor on his coaching team
Sinner has turned to Norman, the coach who guided Wawrinka to three majors, as he rebuilds the team that produced his Grand Slam breakthrough.
Tennisuptodate.com · +4 outlets
Nadal to headline MGM Slam exhibition at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Feb. 28, 2027
Nadal's appearance at T-Mobile Arena would be his first US event since retiring two years ago, headlining a card sponsored by Capital One.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Women's version of Six Kings Slam to debut with six stars, Paolini set to compete
A women's edition of the Saudi-backed exhibition would extend the Riyadh Season event into the WTA game, with Paolini among the planned participants.
TennisTemple · +2 outlets
Six Kings Slam confirmed for Riyadh Season in December, Sinner returning
The Saudi GEA chairman confirmed the Riyadh Season exhibition will return, with Sinner indicating he intends to play even as the calendar squeezes other ATP sta
ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English · +14 outlets
Alcaraz leads Spain and Zverev leads Germany into Davis Cup Final 8
Alcaraz headlines Spain's squad while Zverev leads Germany into the eight-nation finals.
Times West Virginian · +12 outlets
Osaka says she is nearing Grand Slam form but questions how long she will keep playing
Osaka says she is close to contending for majors again but has openly questioned how much longer she will keep playing.
Olympics · +13 outlets

Fights18 stories ›

Arman Tsarukyan says Justin Gaethje is ducking him, offers to fight Volkanovski for vacant title
Tsarukyan's public push for a title shot adds pressure on the UFC to finalize the next lightweight and featherweight challengers.
Yahoo Sports · +4 outlets
Dana White says Islam Makhachev 'can't hold up divisions' after UFC 336 interim title decision
Makhachev's refusal to defend against Carlos Prates led the UFC to create an interim title and prompted a public rebuke from White.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Alexander Volkanovski names backup plans and open to Ilia Topuria rematch after UFC 333
Fresh off beating Movsar Evloev, Volkanovski and his team are weighing challengers including Charles Oliveira and a Topuria rematch.
Heavy.com · +9 outlets
Merab Dvalishvili promises quick return after UFC 333 bantamweight title loss to Petr Yan
Dvalishvili's first comments after losing the belt set up a crowded bantamweight title picture alongside Yan and Sean O'Malley.
Desmoinesregister · +14 outlets
Sean O'Malley pushes for Petr Yan trilogy, says he will fight him next even if UFC books Song Yadong
The former bantamweight champion is campaigning for an immediate rematch after Yan's win over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333.
Si · +14 outlets
Israel Adesanya questions Alex Pereira staying at heavyweight, says it 'doesn't make sense'
Pereira's division plans and his UFC 335 heavyweight run are shaping the light heavyweight and heavyweight title pictures.
MMA Junkie · +14 outlets

The Book18 stories ›

NBA partners with Kalshi, Polymarket and DraftKings Predictions, signs integrity MOU with CFTC
The NBA signed partnerships with Kalshi, Polymarket and DraftKings Predictions plus an integrity memorandum with the CFTC, making it the first major US league t
Legalsportsreport · +14 outlets
New York gaming regulator sues Kalshi, alleging prediction market operator defied subpoenas
The NYSGC petitioned a Manhattan court to enforce subpoenas against Kalshi over its sports prediction markets, escalating state-federal tension over event contr
Sbcamericas · +12 outlets
Prediction markets should be taxed as gambling, NYU experts say
NYU researchers argue event contracts should be taxed as gambling rather than financial products, adding to a widening state-level fight over prediction market
Sportico.com · +3 outlets
Online Nebraska sports betting campaign faces late opposition ahead of election
Former Nebraska coach Tom Osborne joined opponents of the sportsbook-backed ballot measure with just over a week before voters decide on online betting.
Sbcamericas · +4 outlets
Brazil election surprise bolsters Lula's push for nationwide gambling ban
A surprise electoral result strengthened President Lula's position to pursue a nationwide gambling ban in Brazil, a major regulated market.
Sportico.com · +2 outlets
Prediction markets create rift with tribal gaming operators
Tribal gaming operators are pushing back on prediction market platforms, which they say encroach on their exclusive gaming rights.
MVSKOKE Media · +14 outlets