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Brewers win first World Series title, ending 57-year franchise drought
Milwaukee's first championship closes out a season in which the Brewers beat the Rays in the Fall Classic, with reaction and roster/offseason fallout following.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Bears acquire All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons from Titans for two first-round picks
The blockbuster deal for Simmons marks the 10th time in a decade a team has traded multiple first-rounders for a star, a move with mixed historical results.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history
Atlanta's fast start and hot shooting evened the series, setting up a winner-take-all Game 7 in San Francisco.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin as team explores trade options
Detroit suspended its captain without pay after he told the club he no longer wanted to play for the team, an unusual standoff for a franchise cornerstone.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Packers beat Panthers 27-19 on Thursday night as Jordan Love throws three TDs
Green Bay held off a late Carolina rally behind Love's three touchdown passes and two Josh Jacobs scores.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Afcon to return to two-year cycle after CAF unanimously reverses four-year plan
African football's governing body revoked a December decision to stage the tournament every four years and will keep the traditional biennial schedule.
BBC · +14 outlets
NFL18 stories ›
Bears acquire All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons from Titans for two first-round picks
Chicago lands the Titans' All-Pro defensive tackle in a blockbuster deadline deal that sends Tennessee two first-round picks, reshaping both teams' near-term pl
ESPN · +15 outlets
NFL trade deadline tracker: Colts move Buckner and Nelson as rebuild begins
Indianapolis has sent defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and guard Quenton Nelson to contending teams, with more moves possible before the Nov. 10 deadline.
ESPN · +14 outlets
June Jones, run-and-shoot pioneer and longtime college and NFL coach, dies at 73
Jones coached at SMU, Hawaii and with the Atlanta Falcons and Houston Oilers, popularizing the run-and-shoot offense.
ESPN · +15 outlets
Chargers' Harbaugh says McDaniel will remain offensive playcaller despite 0-6 start
Jim Harbaugh publicly backed Mike McDaniel as Los Angeles' playcaller as the winless Chargers' bye week begins, with McDaniel acknowledging pressure to produce
ESPN · +11 outlets
Jonathan Taylor says future uncertain as Colts overhaul roster
The Colts running back said he is proud to wear the horseshoe but conceded all options are on the table amid trade speculation.
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Chiefs sign Justin Tucker to practice squad; Toub says Butker remains kicker
Kansas City added the veteran kicker who has not played since 2024, while special teams coordinator Dave Toub said Harrison Butker still holds the job.
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NBA18 stories ›
Ernie Johnson announces final season as Inside the NBA host after 37-year run
Johnson's departure ends a long-running studio era at TNT Sports, which has carried Inside the NBA through the league's recent media rights transition.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Lakers sale details emerge: Mark Walter's 72-hour deal and lingering Buss family uncertainty
The reported $10 billion-plus sale of the Lakers reshapes NBA ownership and raises questions about the Buss family's future role.
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Kawhi Leonard expected to miss 3-4 weeks with left knee injury
Leonard's extended absence is one of several high-profile injuries disrupting the opening weeks of the season.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Anthony Edwards undergoes arthroscopic knee procedure, Timberwolves await timeline
Edwards' knee debridement compounds a leaguewide early-season injury wave and may affect his supermax eligibility.
ESPN · +11 outlets
NBA opening week ratings rise even as injury concerns mount
Early viewership gains give the league a strong start to its first season under new national media partners.
Front Office Sports · +3 outlets
NBA injury outbreak becomes dominant early-season storyline; Edwards, Jackson Jr., Kawhi lead casualties
A cluster of star injuries one week into the season has prompted debate over workload, rule changes and trade market impacts.
Yahoo Sports · +7 outlets
MLB18 stories ›
Brewers win first World Series title in franchise history, beating Rays in Game 5
Milwaukee claimed its first championship in 57 years of existence, ending the longest title drought among current MLB franchises.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski pulled from World Series clincher with injury
Milwaukee's title-clinching game ended with an injury concern for its young ace, clouding the club's offseason and 2027 rotation plans.
USA Today · +8 outlets
Braves exercise 2027 options on Ronald Acuna Jr. ($17M) and Ozzie Albies ($7M)
Atlanta locked in both core infielders, its only option decisions of the winter, keeping them under contract through next season.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Appeals court revokes pardon, upholding Wander Franco's sex abuse conviction
The Dominican Republic ruling reinstates the conviction of the Rays infielder for sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, leaving his career in limbo.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Bo Bichette opts in, will stay with Mets on $42M salary for 2027
The two-time All-Star bypassed his first opt-out chance, keeping a top shortstop off the free agent market.
Mlbtraderumors · +14 outlets
Diamondbacks expected to field trade interest in Ketel Marte this offseason
Arizona's biggest winter question is whether it moves its star second baseman, who drew interest from clubs a year ago.
Mlbtraderumors · +14 outlets
NHL18 stories ›
Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin without pay after star forward asks out; Detroit exploring trade
Detroit's captain and longest-tenured forward being pulled from the lineup while the club shops him is a rare in-season break between a franchise and its face o
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Matthew Schaefer becomes first recorded skater to play all five minutes of an OT period
The Islanders defenseman's full overtime shift marks a novelty milestone in a season where star usage and minutes are under scrutiny.
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Connor Hellebuyck wins Devils debut with 17-save outing vs. Dallas
The goaltender's first start after being traded to New Jersey gives the Devils a high-end option in net for a team with playoff expectations.
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Blues condemn antisemitic protest signs at home game as 'vile messages of hate'
The club's public rebuke follows fan-displayed signs at an arena game, part of a broader run of fan-conduct incidents in the league.
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Penguins activate Ben Kindel off injured reserve after fainting on team flight
The 19-year-old forward returned to practice and to the active roster about a week after a medical emergency in transit, with Samuel Girard also activated.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Sportsnet adds 35 percent more NHL games with Monday and Saturday Night Hockey
The expanded Canadian broadcast package increases national window inventory, a business-side change for the league's largest regional audience.
Sportsnet.ca · +3 outlets
CFB18 stories ›
June Jones, coach who popularized the run-and-shoot, dies at 73
Jones coached at Hawaii, SMU and in the NFL with Atlanta, and was known for the pass-heavy run-and-shoot offense.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Colorado QB Julian Lewis hospitalized after medical emergency at team facility
The former five-star recruit was hospitalized this week, the latest blow to a Colorado season already going badly.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Big 12 fines UCF $100,000 for derogatory fan chants aimed at BYU, sets conduct policy with in-game penalties
The conference's new discriminatory-conduct policy allows officials to assess penalties during games.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Big Ten limits schools' involvement in third-party NIL deals
The rule restricts how member athletic departments may assist with outside name, image and likeness agreements.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Lane Kiffin backs 24-team College Football Playoff, says expansion would help the SEC
The LSU coach and Oregon State's JaMarcus Shephard both weighed in on a proposed 24-team playoff format.
On3 · +10 outlets
Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor to miss rest of season with toe injury requiring surgery
The Bulldogs lose college football's breakout quarterback for the remainder of the year.
ESPN · +14 outlets
CBB18 stories ›
Big Ten limits schools' involvement in third-party NIL deals
The conference rule restricts how member athletic departments can participate in outside NIL agreements, another shift in the governance of athlete compensation
ESPN · +7 outlets
Ohio Supreme Court order keeps two dozen basketball players eligible as season opens
The ruling preserves eligibility for players tied to a statewide case while broader litigation over NCAA eligibility rules continues into the season.
ESPN · +7 outlets
LSU's Will Wade declines to discuss RJ Luis Jr.'s eligibility after restraining order
A temporary restraining order won by Luis opened the door for him to play for the Tigers, and the coach declined comment as the season begins.
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NCAA eligibility chaos in courthouses as college basketball season begins
With players suing and courts issuing emergency orders, eligibility rules are being tested across multiple states at the start of the 2026-27 season.
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Expanded 76-team NCAA Tournament format detailed ahead of 2027 bracket
The field grows from 68 to 76 teams, changing at-large and automatic bid math for every conference.
myMotherLode.com · +14 outlets
Duke beats UNC and others for top-10 recruit Asa Montgomery
The commitment gives Duke a top-10 prospect for a seventh consecutive recruiting class.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Soccer18 stories ›
Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga apologise to China over Mao comments as fallout deepens
Chinese brands dropped Mbappe and La Liga broadcasts were pulled after his 'dictator' remark, prompting coordinated apologies as the commercial standoff continu
thenational.co.za · +14 outlets
Vincent Kompany discharged from hospital after collapsing at Bayern Munich training
Bayern's head coach is said to be doing well after the incident at the club's training ground.
BBC · +14 outlets
Copa del Rey fixtures postponed as Spain mourns victims of fatal high-speed train crash
Spanish football halted cup fixtures out of respect following the deadly rail disaster.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
Mbappe reaches 100 Real Madrid goals, faster than Ronaldo to the century
The milestone puts the forward's scoring rate alongside some of the club's greatest forwards.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Ronaldo hits 15-minute hat trick for Al Nassr, moves to 985 career goals
The 5-3 Saudi Pro League win leaves him 15 goals short of 1,000 for his career.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Grealish left out of Everton's Carabao Cup tie over breach of club discipline
The club said the midfielder was unavailable for the round of 16 match at Newcastle on Thursday.
BBC · +14 outlets
Motor18 stories ›
Kimi Antonelli to miss Mexico City GP media day with viral illness as title looms
The championship leader skips Thursday media duties in Mexico City, where he can become F1's youngest champion this weekend.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Sergio Perez set for 300th F1 start at home Mexico City GP with Cadillac
Perez becomes the seventh driver to reach 300 F1 starts, celebrated by Cadillac as he returns to race in Mexico City.
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Alonso doubles down on 'low quality' F1 driver field criticism as rivals hit back
Alonso stands by his claim that the back of the grid lacks quality after his Austin clash with Albon, drawing rebuttals from Albon, Leclerc, Sainz and others.
Motorsport · +11 outlets
NASCAR Cup Series title fight shifts to Martinsville for penultimate race
Kyle Larson arrives 73 points ahead of Denny Hamlin as the series heads to the historic Virginia short track for the Xfinity 500.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Antonelli could clinch F1 title in Mexico without scoring a point
With a large points cushion, the Mercedes driver's championship math may be settled before the checkered flag even falls.
Grande Prêmio · +14 outlets
Larson wins first Talladega race in dramatic overtime finish
The overtime victory extends Larson's points lead over Hamlin and reshapes the Championship 4 picture ahead of Martinsville.
Motorsport.com · +14 outlets
Golf18 stories ›
Sergio Garcia confirms LIV Golf exit, targets DP World Tour return and Ryder Cup spot
The 2017 Masters champion ends his LIV Golf stint and sets his sights on regaining DP World Tour status, majors and a Ryder Cup place for 2027.
ESPN · +14 outlets
PGA Tour reportedly nearing eight-figure Visa sponsorship, including Tour Championship deal
The reported agreement would be one of the tour's largest commercial deals and signals continued sponsor demand amid its global expansion push.
Yahoo Sports · +3 outlets
Bryson DeChambeau's LIV Golf future uncertain as relaunch deadline nears
The major champion has not committed to the league's revamped 2027 format as several prominent players depart.
Yahoo Sports · +3 outlets
Tiger Woods expected to play in TGL season opener on Dec. 27
Sources say Woods, barring a setback, will compete for Jupiter Links GC when the tech-driven league begins its season.
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Miyu Yamashita takes two-shot lead at LPGA Maybank Championship after 66
The defending champion and world No. 4 sits atop the leaderboard midway through the LPGA event in Malaysia.
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Karl Vilips opens with 62 to lead Mexico Open first round
Two birdie streaks gave Vilips the early lead at the first of two straight PGA Tour events in Mexico.
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Tennis14 stories ›
Stan Wawrinka retires at 41 after Basel defeat, ending 24-year career with three Grand Slams
Wawrinka, a three-time major champion who beat Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in Grand Slam finals, ended his career with a first-round loss in Basel.
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Rybakina clinches year-end WTA No. 1 ranking with Pan Pacific Open win in Tokyo
Elena Rybakina secured the season-ending top ranking on the WTA Tour as her Tokyo run continued.
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Zverev to be confirmed as world No. 1 on Monday after Vienna win
Alexander Zverev will top the ATP rankings for the first time when the next list is published.
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Osaka knocked out of Pan Pacific Open by 18-year-old Pohankova in Tokyo
Naomi Osaka, a four-time major winner, lost in the round of 16 to Slovakian teenager Mia Pohankova in front of her home crowd.
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Djokovic loses to Struff at Swiss Indoors, stays one title behind Federer's 103
Novak Djokovic fell in a third-set tiebreak to 47th-ranked Jan-Lennard Struff in Basel, leaving him one career title short of Roger Federer's record.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Mouratoglou names Alcaraz his tennis Ballon d'Or, snubbing year-end No. 1 Zverev
The coach's pick rekindled debate about how to weigh Grand Slam titles against ranking points, drawing fan comparisons to other sports awards.
www.tenniswatcher.com · +5 outlets
Fights18 stories ›
Sean Brady out of UFC Vegas 124 main event with injury; card loses headliner less than two weeks out
The UFC is scrambling for a replacement opponent for Gabriel Bonfim after Brady withdrew from the Nov. 7 main event.
Sports Illustrated · +14 outlets
Fedor Emelianenko says he wants a boxing match with Francis Ngannou, rules out MMA return
The Russian heavyweight legend also criticized Dana White, saying the UFC president does not stand by his word.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
White House unveils UFC arena ahead of historic fight night; Secret Service plans Super Bowl-level security
Federal agencies are preparing for a UFC event staged on the White House grounds.
PBS · +12 outlets
Jake Paul announces Christmas Eve boxing return in Dubai, his first fight since Joshua knockout
Paul returns roughly 10 months after a broken jaw suffered against Anthony Joshua.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Daniel Dubois in talks with Joseph Parker for January WBO heavyweight title defense
Parker is on a shortlist of opponents as Dubois plans his next defense.
Sky Sports · +14 outlets
Volkanovski says Aljamain Sterling deserves featherweight title shot over Jean Silva
The UFC featherweight champion weighed in on who should be next in line for his belt.
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The Book18 stories ›
Federal and state officials ramp up scrutiny of DraftKings and other sports betting apps
Regulators and lawmakers are increasing pressure on major sportsbook operators over their practices as the U.S. legal betting market matures.
ProPublica · +8 outlets
Utah files 13 to 14 felony charges against Kalshi in escalating prediction market fight
The Republican anti-gambling state has escalated its campaign against prediction markets by pursuing criminal charges against the exchange's cofounders.
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Kalshi sues Missouri AG after cease-and-desist letter over sports event contracts
Kalshi argues that complying with Missouri's cease-and-desist order while maintaining its federal business is impossible, joining other platforms in suing state
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
Polymarket halts sports contracts in Michigan, becoming fourth platform to exit state
Polymarket will stop offering new sports event contracts to Michigan customers and close open positions by Nov. 25 under an agreement with the state gaming boar
Legalsportsreport · +7 outlets
New York sports betting handle hits $2.4B September record despite prediction market growth
New York set a monthly handle record in September even as revenue declined, illustrating the cost of promotional competition and the rise of prediction markets.
Sportsbook Review · +7 outlets
Malik Beasley agrees to guilty plea in NBA sports betting scandal
The former NBA guard reversed his earlier not guilty plea and agreed to plead guilty to federal charges that he manipulated his on-court play in a betting schem
Legalsportsreport · +14 outlets