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Top18 stories ›

Brewers win first World Series title in franchise history, beating Rays in Game 5
Milwaukee's 57-year championship drought ended with a Game 5 win over Tampa Bay, the first title in the Brewers' history.
ESPN · +14 outlets
MLB owners weigh risking a 2027 lockout to win a salary cap in CBA talks
With the current CBA set to expire Dec. 1, a work stoppage is increasingly likely as owners push for a cap to close the valuation gap with the NFL and NBA.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Study estimates 75% of NFL players who died from 2008 to 2023 had CTE
The Boston University study offers one of the clearest looks yet at the prevalence of the neurodegenerative disease among deceased former players.
ESPN · +13 outlets
South Africa names Durban preferred host city for 2036 or 2040 Olympics
A successful bid would bring the Summer Games to Africa for the first time.
sports.yahoo · +4 outlets
William Contreras wins World Series MVP after .381 average and 10 ABS overturns
The Brewers catcher capped a strong postseason run with the MVP award in Milwaukee's title win over Tampa Bay.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Ernie Johnson to step away from 'Inside the NBA' after this season
Johnson's decision removes the condition Charles Barkley had cited as reason to stay on the show, setting up a farewell season.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets

NFL18 stories ›

Colts trade DT DeForest Buckner to 49ers for a 2027 fourth-round pick
The deal follows Indianapolis sending guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle, signaling the Colts are selling ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Colts trade All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks in blockbuster deal
Nelson's departure is the first major move as Indianapolis pivots toward a rebuild before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Chiefs sign Justin Tucker to practice squad; Andy Reid says he has served his suspension
Kansas City adds the five-time All-Pro kicker, out of the NFL since 2025 sexual misconduct allegations, as competition for Harrison Butker.
Nbcsports · +14 outlets
Colts WR Josh Downs requests trade ahead of deadline; Steelers have shown interest
Downs' request comes as Indianapolis begins shedding veterans, while coach Shane Steichen says running back Jonathan Taylor has not asked out.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Lamar Jackson a full participant in Ravens practice for first time since ankle injury
Jackson last practiced in full on Oct. 2, and Jesse Minter said he is unsure whether the quarterback will start against the Bills.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Jonathan Taylor's future in focus as Colts listen on trades and Steichen says RB has not asked out
Indianapolis could hold Taylor out of Sunday's game if a trade materializes, with the deadline approaching.
Nbcsports · +14 outlets

NBA18 stories ›

Ernie Johnson to leave 'Inside the NBA' after 2026-27, his 37th season as host
Johnson, who has hosted the show since 1990, says the decision was his and cited ongoing heart issues, ending a long run atop the NBA's flagship studio show.
ESPN · +15 outlets
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton out at least two weeks with mild hamstring strain
The injury sidelines an All-NBA guard averaging 21.8 points and adds to a league-wide early-season injury wave.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards has knee surgery, expected back at full strength
Minnesota says Edwards will be good as new after arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, though the absence could affect his supermax eligibility.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NBA injury wave: 70-plus players on reports a week into the season
A historically large early-season injury list, including Anthony Edwards, Jalen Williams, Kawhi Leonard and Haliburton, has become the dominant storyline of the
USA Today · +15 outlets
Inside the 72-hour sale of the Lakers to Mark Walter and lingering uncertainty
Three days of secret talks flipped the franchise and revived friction among the six Buss siblings over control.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Ex-Laker Malik Beasley agrees to plead guilty in federal gambling ring case
The plea stems from alleged involvement in an illegal sports betting operation, a rare criminal case touching an active NBA player.
Yahoo Sports · +9 outlets

MLB18 stories ›

Brewers beat Rays in Game 5 to win first World Series title in franchise's 57-year history
Milwaukee closed out Tampa Bay on Wednesday night, ending a 57-year championship drought and capping an 11-2 postseason run.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski leaves World Series Game 5 with injury, later described as cramp
The Milwaukee ace exited his Game 5 start early, with NBC Sports reporting an apparent cramp, a concern for a pitcher who had just delivered a scoreless outing.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Dodgers owner Mark Walter says he is keeping the team 'no matter what' amid federal probe
The federal investigation into Walter's businesses has raised questions about the franchise's ownership future.
ESPN · +13 outlets
MLB lockout explainer: what to know about the likely upcoming work stoppage
The collective bargaining agreement expires in December, and the industry is bracing for a stoppage that could disrupt the 2027 season.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
William Contreras named World Series MVP after Brewers' title run
The Brewers catcher hit .381 in the postseason and proclaimed himself the best catcher in the world after earning MVP honors.
ESPN · +14 outlets
MLB sets Super Two arbitration cutoff at 2.133 years of service time
The cutoff determines which players with between two and three years of service qualify for arbitration a year early, a notable CBA matter ahead of the looming
Mlbtraderumors · +4 outlets

NHL18 stories ›

Hellebuyck wins Devils debut, stops 16 of 17 as New Jersey beats Dallas 5-1
The blockbuster trade acquisition's near-perfect first start underscored New Jersey's push into contender status in the Western-less East race.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Matthew Schaefer becomes first skater on record to play all 5 minutes of an overtime period
The Islanders defenseman's full-OT workload is a first in tracked NHL history.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Penguins' Ben Kindel returns to practice a week after fainting on team flight
The 19-year-old forward rejoined Pittsburgh after a medical emergency on the flight back from Utah.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Blues condemn antisemitic protest signs at home game as 'vile messages of hate'
St. Louis publicly denounced the signs displayed by fans at a recent home game.
ESPN · +11 outlets
NHL fighting rates climb, with 34 games featuring a fight through first 120 games
Fighting is up over the previous two seasons and drawing renewed attention around the league.
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Rangers' James Reimer pulled after allowing 3 goals on 8 shots in one period of debut
The 38-year-old goaltender's New York debut ended after the first period against Los Angeles.
ESPN · +13 outlets

CFB18 stories ›

Big Ten limits member schools' involvement in third-party NIL deals
The conference rule constrains how athletic departments can broker or participate in outside name-image-likeness agreements, a shift in how Big Ten programs man
ESPN · +9 outlets
Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor to miss rest of season with toe injury, needs surgery
The breakout Bulldogs quarterback's season-ending injury changes Mississippi State's outlook and its Week 9 matchup against Texas.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Coaching carousel 2026: Maryland, NC State, Baylor searches underway
Three Power 4 openings are driving the cycle, with Maryland and NC State heading searches and Baylor replacing Dave Aranda.
247Sports · +14 outlets
NC State's Dave Doeren criticizes NIL and transfer portal after firing
Doeren said resources must match expectations and blamed the portal for siphoning NFL-caliber talent from the Wolfpack as he left the program.
On3 · +6 outlets
CFP playoff picture: Week 8 upsets reshape bowl projections and bubble
Top-15 losses and Group of Six surges have redrawn the postseason field with a month left in the regular season.
ESPN · +4 outlets
USC's Lincoln Riley says he is at 'the right place' amid job speculation
Riley addressed questions about his future after being linked to a Big 12 opening, as the coaching carousel narrative continues to surround USC.
ESPN · +11 outlets

CBB18 stories ›

NCAA Tournament expands to 76 teams: format details for 2026-27 season
The expanded 76-team bracket reshapes at-large and mid-major access, with bracketologists already projecting the squeeze on smaller conferences.
247Sports · +14 outlets
Big Ten limits member schools' involvement in third-party NIL deals
The conference rule tightens how athletic departments may facilitate outside NIL agreements, a notable shift in college sports governance.
ESPN · +5 outlets
RJ Luis Jr. cleared by Louisiana judge to play and practice for LSU; Wade warned of court
A temporary injunction resolves an eligibility dispute that could still head back to court if the coach resists.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Auburn fires basketball GM Brian Kloman over Rubstavicius eligibility case
The dismissal follows allegations that Kloman withheld information vital to a player's eligibility paperwork.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Purdue extends Matt Painter's contract through 2030-31 season
The extension locks in one of the sport's longest-tenured coaches after sustained Big Ten and NCAA Tournament success.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Duke lands top-10 recruit Asa Montgomery, seventh straight class with a top-10 prospect
The commitment continues Duke's run of elite recruiting under Jon Scheyer (as reported).
ESPN · +6 outlets

Soccer18 stories ›

Kylian Mbappe apologises to China as La Liga TV coverage pulled over 'dictator' remarks
Chinese broadcasters dropped La Liga coverage and brands pulled Mbappe after his comments, prompting apologies from the player, Real Madrid and La Liga amid a b
Operativ Məlumat Mərkəzi · +14 outlets
All 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches postponed after fatal train crash in Spain
Spanish football suspended its cup schedule as a mark of respect after at least 68 people were killed in a high-speed train collision near Madrid.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Fleetwood Town knock Arsenal out of Carabao Cup on penalties
League Two Fleetwood beat the Premier League champions 83 league places above them, one of the biggest upsets in League Cup history.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, first Englishman in 25 years
Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane took the men's award, the first English winner since 2001, after a record-breaking season.
BBC · +13 outlets
Christian Pulisic set to sign new AC Milan contract through 2031
The USMNT star is poised to commit his long-term future to the Serie A club, according to sources.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals
Another shootout win at Anfield advanced Liverpool and handed former Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso a third managerial defeat there.
ESPN · +14 outlets

Motor18 stories ›

Sergio Perez signs new Cadillac F1 deal running through at least 2029
The extension locks in the Mexican driver as Cadillac's lead name for its early seasons and leaves Valtteri Bottas's seat in doubt.
Motorsport · +15 outlets
NASCAR faces backlash over Talladega yellow-line calls; officials defend officiating
Kyle Larson's Talladega win stands, but the double-yellow-line rulings drew criticism from Denny Hamlin, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and others.
Motorsport · +12 outlets
Kimi Antonelli poised to end Italy's 73-year wait for an F1 champion
The Mercedes driver's 2026 form has made an Italian title the central storyline ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.
South China Morning Post · +14 outlets
NASCAR threatens to black flag most of the field at Talladega for running too slow
Officials warned teams about fuel-saving tactics in the draft and have discussed potential rule fixes.
Whiskey Riff · +6 outlets
Kyle Larson closes on third NASCAR Cup title ahead of Martinsville finale
Larson arrives at Martinsville with a commanding championship position after his Talladega win in the 2026 playoffs.
Yahoo Sports · +13 outlets
Nikola Tsolov to make F1 practice debut with Racing Bulls in Mexico
The Bulgarian rookie replaces Liam Lawson in FP1 as teams complete their mandatory young-driver running.
Novinite.com · +12 outlets

Golf18 stories ›

LIV Golfers Exit as League Hires Ex-TaylorMade Boss Mark King Ahead of Friday Deadline
LIV's relaunch push is being overshadowed by executive payouts, unpaid bills and a widening player exodus before its Friday deadline.
www.golfpost.com · +5 outlets
LIV Golf Adelaide in Doubt as Politician Issues Ultimatum and Players Exit
The future of LIV's flagship Australian event is under pressure from political demands and the loss of marquee names.
Daily Express US · +7 outlets
PGA Tour and DP World Tour Expand Global Partnership With Australasia Deal
The expanded alliance deepens coordination between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and the Australasian circuit as global golf consolidates.
Fullview · +14 outlets
Sources: Tiger Woods Expected to Play TGL Season Opener on Dec. 27
Woods' return headlines an expanded TGL season three that opens with a Jupiter Links and Boston Common double-header.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Bryson DeChambeau's LIV Golf Future Uncertain as Relaunch Deadline Nears
Uncertainty over DeChambeau's re-signing is tied directly to the viability of LIV's Adelaide event.
Yahoo Sports · +4 outlets
DIRECTV and PGA Tour Agree to Expand Event Coverage
The deal widens the PGA Tour's domestic broadcast distribution as it reworks its media rights strategy.
GolfWRX · +1 outlets

Tennis14 stories ›

Stan Wawrinka retires at 40 after 24-year career, ending with loss at Basel
The three-time Grand Slam champion, who beat Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic for his biggest titles, closed out his career with a first-round defeat at his home
ESPN · +14 outlets
Jannik Sinner names Magnus Norman to succeed Darren Cahill as coach
The ATP world No. 1 has settled on his next coaching setup, installing the former Stan Wawrinka coach to replace Cahill.
Tennisuptodate.com · +13 outlets
Rafael Nadal comes out of retirement to play MGM Slam in Las Vegas
The Spaniard is set to return to competition at a Las Vegas exhibition event, marking his first on-court appearance since retiring.
Casino.org · +13 outlets
Wawrinka tributes pour in as tennis world salutes retiring champion
Pundits and peers framed the Swiss as one of the most underrated champions of the modern era after his career ended in Basel.
Yahoo News Australia · +2 outlets
Alex Eala rallies past Talia Gibson to reach Toray Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals
The former US Open junior champion continues her rise on the WTA tour and sets up a rematch with Diana Schnaider in Tokyo.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Naomi Osaka beats Jasmine Paolini to advance in Tokyo in front of home fans
The former world No. 1 moved into the second round of the Pan Pacific Open in her home country, where she also unveiled a new tournament outfit.
ESPN · +6 outlets

Fights18 stories ›

Salkilld vs. Saint Denis set to headline UFC Fight Night in Sydney on Feb. 7
The UFC has confirmed an Australian main event for its 2027 return, matching rising local lightweight Quillan Salkilld against Benoit Saint Denis.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Renato Moicano plans to fight out UFC deal and test free agency
The UFC Vegas 123 headliner says he wants to explore the open market with three fights left on his contract, a notable stance as the promotion pushes into its P
sports.yahoo · +10 outlets
Israel Adesanya signs UFC bout agreement, says four-fight skid will end
The former middleweight champion has committed to a return bout and is teasing a spot on the UFC Saudi Arabia card while opening up about losing his enjoyment o
Sherdog · +13 outlets
Sean O'Malley says Petr Yan rematch is next with no debate
The former bantamweight champion insists a title rematch with Yan is settled, disputing Ilia Topuria's take on Yan's UFC 333 win and Cormier's read on his posit
MMA Fighting · +12 outlets
UFC targets Sean Strickland vs. Nassourdine Imavov title rematch for February
Reports point to a middleweight title rematch between Strickland and Imavov being lined up for early 2027, with Khamzat Chimaev also angling for the champion.
MMA Mania · +9 outlets
Alexander Volkanovski questioned on Makhachev GOAT debate, Gaethje pitch, and next moves
The featherweight champion's standing is being debated across the sport after UFC 333, with Bisping arguing he deserves more respect than Makhachev and a Volkan
Sports Illustrated · +5 outlets

The Book18 stories ›

Utah criminally charges Kalshi and its co-founders with felonies over sports event contracts
The state action escalates the legal fight over prediction markets, where federal regulators have separately sued Utah to protect Kalshi's event contracts.
Deseret News · +14 outlets
Ex-NBA player Malik Beasley agrees to plead guilty in federal sports betting case
The plea marks a rare criminal resolution tied to an alleged NBA gambling ring, drawing coverage from sports and poker outlets.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Nebraska voters decide Tuesday on legalizing online sports betting, with campaign spending topping $20M
The ballot measure is one of the most expensive gambling campaigns of the midterms and could open a new legal online market.
Covers.com · +14 outlets
Polymarket agrees to halt Michigan sports contracts by Nov. 25, fourth platform to exit
The retreat follows similar pullbacks by Kalshi, Robinhood and Coinbase as state regulators tighten pressure on event contracts.
Sbcamericas · +11 outlets
Kalshi sues Missouri, saying cease-and-desist compliance is impossible
The suit is the latest front in the prediction market industry's legal battle with state attorneys general over sports event contracts.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
CFTC sues Utah, claiming 'irreparable injury' from state action against Kalshi
The federal lawsuit sets up a direct clash over whether states can shut down CFTC-regulated event contracts.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets