Top18 stories ›
Rays rally in 12th inning to beat Brewers, stave off World Series sweep in Game 4
Tampa Bay's walk-off win cut Milwaukee's series lead to 3-1 and delayed the Brewers' first possible championship celebration.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Colts trade DT DeForest Buckner to 49ers, guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks in rebuild
The two trades signal an Indianapolis fire sale two weeks before the NFL deadline, with Jonathan Taylor also drawing interest.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards to have knee surgery, out up to two months
The arthroscopic procedure sidelines Minnesota's star guard for a large chunk of the season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Fleetwood Town stun Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties in Carabao Cup
The League Two side beat Arsenal 5-3 on penalties despite a red card, ranking among the biggest cup upsets in English history.
BBC · +14 outlets
Dirk Kuyt named Fenerbahce interim coach before Champions League tie with Liverpool
Kuyt takes over the Turkish club after Ismail Kartal's resignation and meets his former club in his first Champions League match.
sports.yahoo · +5 outlets
Malik Beasley agrees to plead guilty in NBA illegal sports betting case
The former NBA player's plea deal with the Department of Justice concerns manipulating stats to win prop bets.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
NFL18 stories ›
Colts trade DT DeForest Buckner back to 49ers for 2027 fourth-round pick
Indianapolis moved Buckner, the No. 7 overall pick in 2016, back to San Francisco hours after trading Quenton Nelson, signaling a full rebuild.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Colts trade All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks for 2027 and 2028 draft picks
Seattle landed the eight-time Pro Bowl guard in the first blockbuster before the deadline as Indianapolis began selling off veterans.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Colts' Buckner and Nelson trades signal rebuild under way as more moves loom
Indianapolis is open for business ahead of the deadline, with Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs and Grover Stewart all cited as candidates to follow.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Lamar Jackson expected to return Sunday vs. Bills after missing three games
The Ravens quarterback has been out since Oct. 4 with a high ankle sprain, and defensive coordinator Jesse Minter was unsure whether he would start.
Nbcsports · +13 outlets
Micah Parsons moves closer to return to practice with Packers
Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur said the edge rusher could be back on the practice field more than 10 months after left knee surgery.
Nbcsports · +14 outlets
Chiefs-Seahawks Sunday night game draws 26.3 million viewers
The matchup of former AFC West rivals delivered strong numbers despite a lopsided game.
Nbcsports · +5 outlets
NBA18 stories ›
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards to undergo knee procedure, out up to 2 months
The absence of Minnesota's franchise cornerstone for roughly two months reshapes the Western Conference race early in the season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Raptors' Kawhi Leonard to miss weeks with left knee swelling
Toronto loses its star forward for an extended stretch, adding to an unusually broad early-season injury wave.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Thunder lose Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to injuries, face guard shortage
Oklahoma City must weigh trades or internal options with two starting guards sidelined for months.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Malik Beasley agrees to plead guilty in federal sports betting case
The former NBA guard's plea deal is a significant test of how the league and federal prosecutors treat player involvement in betting schemes.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Jazz's Jaren Jackson Jr. out 6-8 weeks with torn MCL; Markkanen day-to-day
Utah loses two frontcourt players, deepening a big-man shortage only weeks into the season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Jayson Tatum hits OT buzzer-beater, scores 40 as Celtics edge Nets
Tatum's first 40-point game since returning from an Achilles tear capped a dramatic overtime win and revived talk of Boston's ceiling.
ESPN · +7 outlets
MLB18 stories ›
Rays stun Brewers with 12th-inning rally to win World Series Game 4, avoid sweep
Tampa Bay was three outs from elimination before forcing a Game 5, handing Milwaukee its first postseason loss in 21 days.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Junior Caminero '100%' set for Game 5 despite injury concern, Kevin Cash says
Tampa Bay's power bat is expected to be available as the Rays try to extend the series after their Game 4 win.
ESPN · +2 outlets
World Series ratings down only 6% through two games, beating low predictions
The Brewers-Rays matchup is drawing better than feared amid talk of record-low viewership for the Fall Classic.
ESPN · +2 outlets
Brewers' Aaron Ashby sets postseason record for scoreless innings by a reliever
Ashby passed Andrew Miller's mark with a 1-2-3 ninth inning in Game 4 of the World Series.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Orioles introduce GM Jared Banner, who vows to 'build a winner here in Baltimore'
Banner, previously a Cubs assistant GM, takes the No. 2 baseball operations role under the Orioles' president of baseball operations.
ESPN · +8 outlets
MLB tests restricted outfield shifts in effort to boost offense
The experiment follows the earlier ban on infield shifts as the league continues to search for more offense.
ESPN · +12 outlets
NHL18 stories ›
Connor Hellebuyck wins Devils debut, stops 16 of 17 shots in 5-1 rout of Stars
Hellebuyck's first start since the blockbuster trade from Winnipeg gave New Jersey an immediate return on a deal that reshaped the Eastern Conference goalie mar
ESPN · +14 outlets
Grading the Hellebuyck trade: Devils send Mercer, Bjugstad, Command, Daws to Jets
The Jets recouped four assets in Friday's trade, while New Jersey's Stanley Cup odds shortened as it added an elite goaltender.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer first skater on record to play all 5 minutes of overtime
The record highlights how the league's new overtime usage patterns are pushing top defensemen to near-total shift coverage in the extra period.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Red Wings' Michal Postava wins first career NHL start, beats Oilers in shootout
The rookie goaltender's debut win over Connor McDavid's Oilers adds to Detroit's early-season goaltending depth.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Blues condemn antisemitic protest signs at home game as 'vile messages of hate'
The club's statement follows a fan demonstration at its arena last week, drawing league-wide attention to in-arena conduct policies.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Rangers pull James Reimer after 3 goals in one period of his debut vs. Kings
Los Angeles, led by Drew Doughty's three-point night, beat New York 6-3 as the Rangers' veteran signing lasted 20 minutes.
ESPN · +10 outlets
CFB18 stories ›
Maryland coaching search: AD Jim Smith touts resources, CFP potential as interim Aazaar Abdul-Rahim takes over
Maryland is searching for a permanent head coach after Mike Locksley's exit, with the athletic director pointing to Big Ten resources and playoff ambitions.
CBS Sports · +4 outlets
Dave Doeren speaks out after NC State firing: resources need to match expectations
Doeren criticized NIL and the transfer portal on his way out and said the Wolfpack's investment must rise to its ambitions.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Baylor coaching search underway after Dave Aranda firing; RG III expresses interest
Baylor is looking for a fresh start after firing Dave Aranda, and Robert Griffin III said he would be interested in the vacancy.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Lincoln Riley says USC is 'the right place for me' amid questions about his future
Riley addressed speculation about his job status as USC's season fell short of playoff expectations.
ESPN · +10 outlets
CFP bubble watch: Week 8 reshapes the playoff field and Big 12's two-bid hopes
A weekend of upsets scrambled projections for who is in, who is close and who is out of the 12-team field.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Oregon's season unravels: Ducks fall out of CFP contention after third loss
Oregon entered the season with championship hopes but has already dropped three games and slipped outside the playoff picture.
ESPN · +5 outlets
CBB18 stories ›
Auburn fires general manager Brian Kloman over withheld information in Rubstavicius eligibility case
Auburn's dismissal of Brian Kloman stems from allegations he withheld information about Mantas Rubstavicius' eligibility case.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Lawyers ask Louisiana judge to block SEC from penalizing LSU if RJ Luis Jr. is added to roster
The case centers on whether RJ Luis Jr. can join LSU after brief NBA contracts, with his lawyers seeking to prevent SEC penalties against the school.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Las Vegas and Houston named finalists to host NCAA men's and women's Final Fours in the 2030s
The NCAA is narrowing host bids for future Final Fours, with Las Vegas and Houston both named finalists for men's and women's events in the 2030s.
Las Vegas Review-Journal · +13 outlets
Matt Painter and Purdue agree to contract extension through 2030-31 season
The extension keeps Painter at Purdue through the 2030-31 season, extending one of the sport's longest active coaching tenures.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Men's college basketball 2026-27 preseason Top 25: Duke opens at No. 1
Duke opens at No. 1 in The Athletic's preseason Top 25 ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The New York Times · +13 outlets
Ex-North Carolina coach Hubert Davis joins TNT Sports as college basketball analyst
Hubert Davis, who coached North Carolina before his exit, moves into broadcasting as part of TNT Sports' college basketball coverage.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Soccer18 stories ›
Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, first Englishman in 25 years; Alexia Putellas takes women's award
The 25-year English drought ends as Bayern's Kane, who scored 73 goals, becomes the first Bundesliga-based winner since 1996.
BBC · +13 outlets
Mbappé apologises after Chinese brands drop him over Mao 'dictator' comment as La Liga TV coverage halted
The France forward's remarks in a meme interview triggered commercial withdrawals and a reported pause in Chinese broadcasts of La Liga.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Fleetwood Town knock Arsenal out of Carabao Cup on penalties in fourth-round upset
The League Two hosts won on penalties after 83 league places separated the clubs, and the match was also halted for a drone.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Michael Carrick stays in charge at Manchester United for Chelsea game after turbulent 48 hours
United's decision followed a heavy home defeat and keeps Carrick in place for the weekend trip to Chelsea.
BBC · +14 outlets
Christian Pulisic set to sign new AC Milan contract through 2031, sources say
The USMNT star is set to commit his long-term future to the Serie A club.
ESPN · +13 outlets
La Liga to report Camp Nou attack on Real Madrid's Camavinga as Barcelona face disciplinary threat
La Liga is preparing a complaint over an alleged assault on Camavinga during the Clásico, adding to Barcelona's disciplinary troubles.
OneFootball · +14 outlets
Motor18 stories ›
NASCAR issues Talladega penalties after crash-filled race, spares Kyle Larson
Larson's first superspeedway win at Talladega drew scrutiny over the yellow-line rule and minimum-speed warnings, with NASCAR electing not to penalize the winne
Motorsport · +9 outlets
Kimi Antonelli on brink of F1 title, can clinch at Mexico City GP
Antonelli can wrap up the title at Mexico City after outscoring Russell and Hamilton in Singapore and winning in Austin.
ESPN · +14 outlets
F1's next engine regulations to introduce V8 turbo hybrid engines
The change reshapes power unit design and manufacturer planning from the next rules cycle.
BBC · +14 outlets
Josh Pierson signs multi-year IndyCar deal with AJ Foyt Racing for 2027
The signing completes AJ Foyt Racing's 2027 lineup and marks a rare multi-year commitment for the young American.
Motorsport · +15 outlets
Valtteri Bottas denies losing Cadillac seat, says 2027 contract is secure
Bottas says his Cadillac contract is secure for 2027 despite speculation about the team's lineup.
Motorsport · +13 outlets
FIA partners with AWS to use AI in shaping future F1 regulations
AWS becomes F1's official AI and cloud computing partner, with the governing body planning to use its tools in future rule development.
Motorsport · +9 outlets
Golf14 stories ›
LIV Golf faces mass player exodus as Graeme McDowell confirms exit ahead of planned relaunch
McDowell is the latest major champion to leave LIV Golf, deepening uncertainty about the league's roster as it prepares a relaunch.
Yahoo Sports · +13 outlets
PGA Tour and DP World Tour expand partnership in major global development
The two tours are deepening ties as LIV Golf's turbulence reshapes the professional golf landscape.
Last Word On Sports · +14 outlets
Report: LIV Golf bankruptcy filing shows millions paid to executives while bills went unpaid
The report adds financial detail to LIV Golf's mounting distress amid a wave of player departures.
NGSC Sports · +14 outlets
Tiger Woods expected to play in TGL season opener on Dec. 27, sources say
Woods' anticipated TGL return would mark another competitive appearance as speculation about his schedule builds.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Judge extends block on Trump administration's East Potomac Golf Course renovation plans
The federal court order keeps the Washington D.C. public course's redevelopment on hold.
ESPN · +13 outlets
DIRECTV and PGA Tour agree to expand event coverage
The broadcast deal widens PGA Tour distribution as the tour pursues new media reach.
GolfWRX · +2 outlets
Tennis16 stories ›
Stan Wawrinka retires at 41, ending 24-year career with three Grand Slam titles
Wawrinka, who won the Australian Open, French Open and US Open by beating the era's top players, ended his career with a first-round loss at his home Swiss Indo
ESPN · +15 outlets
Jannik Sinner hires Magnus Norman, Wawrinka's former coach, to succeed Darren Cahill
Norman guided Wawrinka to his three Grand Slam titles and will take over Sinner's coaching team next season.
The Times · +9 outlets
Rafael Nadal to return to competitive play at 'MGM Slam' exhibition in Las Vegas in February 2027
The 22-time Grand Slam champion will play his first US event since retiring, headlining the Capital One-presented exhibition at T-Mobile Arena.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Six Kings Slam to return at Riyadh Season in December, with Sinner confirmed
The Saudi exhibition adds another high-purse event to the calendar as the sport's exhibition market in the Gulf expands.
Tennis Now · +14 outlets
Naomi Osaka beats Jasmine Paolini to reach second round of Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo
Osaka won in front of her home fans in her first match at the Tokyo event.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Venus Williams falls to 0-13 in singles this year after Guangzhou Open loss to 18-year-old
The 45-year-old's winless singles season continues with a first-round defeat to Lilli Tagger.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Fights18 stories ›
FBI disrupts plot to attack White House UFC event with explosive drones
Federal authorities say a plot targeting the planned White House UFC card was disrupted, with Secret Service promising Super Bowl level security and the adminis
NBC News · +12 outlets
Salkilld vs. Saint Denis set to headline UFC Fight Night in Sydney on Feb. 6
West Australian Quillan Salkilld gets the first main event of his career against Benoit Saint Denis as the UFC returns to Australia in February.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Khamzat Chimaev says he will chase Sean Strickland to heavyweight for rematch
Chimaev is training striking for a rematch and says he is willing to move up in weight to face the current champion.
Sherdog · +8 outlets
PFL Dubai card finalized with 15 fights and a heavyweight title bout
The PFL has confirmed a 15-bout lineup for its Nov. 14 event at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, headlined by a heavyweight championship fight.
MMA Fighting · +9 outlets
Canelo Alvarez confirmed to face Christian Mbilli for world title, arrives in Saudi Arabia
Fight time, undercard and broadcast details are set for Canelo versus Mbilli, with the Mexican star arriving in Saudi Arabia despite a travel warning.
talkSPORT · +14 outlets
Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson rematch set for vacant WBC light heavyweight title in Manchester
The pair will meet again in Manchester with the vacant WBC light heavyweight belt on the line, a bout Anthony Yarde is tracking closely.
MiddleEasy · +8 outlets
The Book18 stories ›
Ex-NBA player Malik Beasley agrees to plead guilty in federal sports betting case
Beasley, who most recently played for the Pistons, reached a deal with federal prosecutors, making him one of the highest-profile players ensnared in the sports
ESPN · +13 outlets
Utah files criminal charges against Kalshi and its co-founders
Utah's action escalates state-versus-federal conflict over prediction markets, with the CFTC already suing Utah claiming irreparable injury from its crackdown.
Sbcamericas · +9 outlets
Kalshi sues Missouri over cease-and-desist orders on event contracts
Kalshi argues in federal court that complying with Missouri's cease-and-desist notices is impossible, adding to a wave of state enforcement fights over predicti
Sbcamericas · +9 outlets
Polymarket agrees to stop offering sports contracts in Michigan, fourth platform to exit
Polymarket's Michigan exit follows Kalshi, Robinhood and Coinbase as state regulators pressure prediction market operators over sports event contracts.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
NFL told Saquon Barkley to divest his Polymarket equity stake
Barkley said league rules forced him to sell his interest, highlighting how prediction markets are colliding with professional sports league policies on gamblin
Front Office Sports · +7 outlets
NBA signs deal with Kalshi and Polymarket, citing safeguards
The NBA becomes the first major US league to formalize ties with prediction markets, a notable shift as states pursue enforcement against the same platforms.
ABS-CBN · +9 outlets