Top18 stories ›
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
The blockbuster deal sends the Titans two first-round picks and reshapes the NFC contender picture while Tennessee stockpiles draft capital for a rebuild.
ESPN · +15 outlets
Longtime coach June Jones, architect of the run-and-shoot offense, dies at 73
Jones coached at SMU, Hawaii, the Houston Oilers, Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions and helped popularize the run-and-shoot passing offense.
ESPN · +15 outlets
Packers beat Panthers 27-19 on Thursday night as Josh Jacobs scores twice
Green Bay improved to 5-3 while Carolina's Bryce Young was sacked six times and pressured on nearly half his dropbacks.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Colts deals for Buckner and Nelson signal rebuild as Jonathan Taylor trade talks loom
Indianapolis has moved veteran defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and guard Quenton Nelson to contenders, with Jonathan Taylor among the names tied to trade spec
ESPN · +14 outlets
Packers WR Christian Watson returns to game with broken rib after hospital trip
Watson left Lambeau Field by ambulance for a chest X-ray and CT scan, then returned to play after being cleared.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Troy Aikman says ESPN future is 50/50 as tension with Joe Buck reportedly grows
The longtime broadcast partners face an uncertain contract situation, with reports of rising friction inside ESPN's top NFL booth.
Nbcsports · +6 outlets
NBA18 stories ›
NBA injury list mounts a week into season, with more than 70 players carrying designations
A wave of injuries to stars including Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard, Jalen Williams, Ja Morant and Tyrese Haliburton has reshaped the early season and sparked
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Knicks open NBA Cup title defense at 76ers as tournament's 4th edition tips off Friday
All 30 teams compete in the fourth NBA Cup, opening Friday with the Knicks beginning their title defense in a group-play game at Philadelphia.
New York Post · +14 outlets
Inside the 72-hour Lakers sale, with Buss family disagreements still looming
Three days of secret talks led Mark Walter to acquire the Lakers, reigniting disputes among the six Buss siblings over the franchise's future.
ESPN · +2 outlets
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards undergoes successful arthroscopic knee scope
Minnesota announced Edwards had the procedure at the Mayo Clinic, with his absence prompting trade speculation about the roster.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Thunder's Jalen Williams has ankle surgery after fractured fibula, will be reevaluated
Oklahoma City's roster is battered by major injuries, raising questions about the Thunder's ability to contend for a title.
Yahoo Sports · +9 outlets
Trail Blazers' Ja Morant exits first game against Grizzlies with hamstring injury
Morant left in the fourth quarter of his first game against his former team, while Cameron Boozer's triple-double kept Memphis unbeaten.
ESPN · +14 outlets
MLB18 stories ›
Brewers celebrate first World Series title with parade and rally in downtown Milwaukee
Tens of thousands of fans filled Milwaukee's streets for a parade and victory rally after the franchise's first championship in 57 years.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Brewers win first World Series in franchise history, ending 57-year drought
Milwaukee captured its first title, capping a season that included a closed-door meeting and the belief of an entire state.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Brewers trail Dodgers in early 2027 World Series title odds
Fresh off their first title, the Brewers opened behind the Dodgers as favorites for next season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Bo Bichette to exercise $42M player option and stay with Mets
The shortstop will remain in New York next season rather than test free agency.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Rays' Wander Franco has pardon revoked as court upholds sex abuse conviction
A Dominican Republic appeals court reversed the pardon awarded after Franco's conviction for abuse of a minor.
ESPN · +2 outlets
Braves exercise options on Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies
Atlanta picked up a $17M option on Acuna and a $7M option on Albies for next season.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NHL18 stories ›
Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin after he asks to leave; Detroit says it will wait on a trade
Detroit suspended its captain without pay as the team explores trade options, an unusual standoff for a franchise player who has said he no longer wants to play
ESPN · +10 outlets
Connor Hellebuyck wins Devils debut, stops 17 shots in 5-1 rout of Stars
The former Jets goaltender's first start for New Jersey follows his trade and immediately reshapes the Devils' crease.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Matthew Schaefer becomes first skater on record to play all five minutes of overtime
The Islanders defenseman's full overtime shift in a shootout win is a first in tracked NHL history.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Sportsnet expands NHL coverage with 35% more games, adds Monday and Saturday night shows
The Canadian rights holder is increasing its inventory of national telecasts for the 2026-27 season.
Sportsnet.ca · +5 outlets
NHL playoff projections updated as first month reshapes the 2026 bracket picture
The Athletic's latest bracket projections reflect how early-season results have shifted the postseason field.
The New York Times · +4 outlets
Kendall Coyne Schofield, Frost captain and four-time Olympian, to miss PWHL season for pregnancy
Minnesota loses its captain for the season as she expects her second child, a significant absence for the defending PWHL club.
ESPN · +6 outlets
CFB18 stories ›
Colorado QB Julian Lewis hospitalized after medical emergency at team facility
Lewis, a former five-star recruit, was taken to the hospital Wednesday, with his father announcing the news Thursday.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Big 12 fines UCF $100,000 for derogatory chants aimed at BYU, sets in-game penalty policy
The conference also adopted a new discriminatory conduct policy that allows for in-game penalties.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Longtime coach June Jones, pioneer of the run-and-shoot offense, dies at 73
Jones led innovative offenses at SMU and Hawaii and also coached the NFL's Atlanta Falcons.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Big Ten limits schools' involvement in third-party NIL deals
The conference rule restricts how member schools can participate in athlete endorsement arrangements with outside entities.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Lane Kiffin backs 24-team College Football Playoff, stumping for SEC inclusion
The expanded-playoff push gains coach support as Oregon State's JaMarcus Shephard argues the NCAA should consider all student-athletes.
On3 · +4 outlets
Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy, shot in offseason, set to make season debut vs. Arkansas
The All-America tailback returns after recovering from a gunshot wound suffered in the offseason.
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.
ESPN
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.
ESPN · +2 outlets
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 ›
Ronaldo hat-trick at Al Nassr takes career goals to 985, 15 short of 1,000
Ronaldo scored a 15-minute hat trick in Al Nassr's 5-3 Saudi Pro League win over Al Kholood, moving him within 15 goals of a career milestone of 1,000.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Afcon reverts to two-year cycle after Caf reviews its move to four-year format
The Africa Cup of Nations will return to its traditional biennial schedule following a review of the December decision to stage it every four years.
BBC · +14 outlets
Milan and Inter agree $725M naming rights deal with Generali for new San Siro
The two clubs have struck a naming rights agreement for their planned new stadium with Italian insurer Generali.
ESPN · +2 outlets
USWNT player release dispute drives tension between NWSL clubs and U.S. Soccer
U.S. Soccer and NWSL clubs are at odds over when USWNT players are made available and who controls scheduling decisions.
ESPN · +2 outlets
Mbappe reaches 100 Real Madrid goals, faster than Ronaldo to the century
Kylian Mbappe has hit 100 goals for Real Madrid, and ESPN compares his rate with the club's great forwards.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Celtic and Rangers lose appeals, Scottish Cup home ties to be played behind closed doors
Both clubs had sanctions upheld and will play their next Scottish Cup home fixtures without fans.
BBC · +14 outlets
Motor18 stories ›
Kimi Antonelli struck by viral illness ahead of potential title clinch in Mexico City
The championship leader will miss media day in Mexico City, where he can become F1's youngest champion, prompting debate about the toll of the calendar.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Sepang MotoGP riders slam 'destroyed' tarmac ahead of Malaysian GP
Riders say loose asphalt and severe surface breakdown at the Sepang International Circuit could affect safety at this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix.
Motorsport · +4 outlets
Fernando Alonso doubles down on 'lack of talent' criticism of F1 grid as rivals push back
Alonso stands by his claim that driving standards at the back of the grid are too low, drawing rebuttals from Alex Albon, Charles Leclerc and others.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Lewis Hamilton says he is 'built differently' as he eyes F1 career into the 2030s
The seven-time champion says he could keep racing long enough to compete at the planned African Grand Prix in Rwanda.
Motorsport · +13 outlets
Marc Marquez tops Malaysian GP practice as Marc Marquez attacks; Jorge Martin cleared to race
Marquez leads the MotoGP title fight at Sepang while injured rival Martin, who ended Friday early, has been medically cleared to continue.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Kyle Larson wins Talladega in overtime, closes on NASCAR Cup title at Martinsville
Larson's Talladega win puts him 73 points clear of Denny Hamlin and gives him multiple paths to a third Cup title at Martinsville.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Golf18 stories ›
Sergio Garcia confirms LIV Golf exit, targets DP World Tour return and Ryder Cup
Garcia's departure continues the exodus of major winners from the Saudi-backed league as he seeks to regain DP World Tour status and a path back to the PGA Tour
ESPN · +14 outlets
PGA Tour nears $100M Visa sponsorship deal for Tour Championship and more
The reported deal, tied to new commercial leadership under Brian Rolapp, would be one of the tour's largest sponsorship agreements and would expand branding acr
Yahoo Sports · +3 outlets
LIV Golf faces crisis as major champions exit and financial questions mount
Reports of departures by multiple major winners and claims about the league's finances intensify uncertainty over LIV Golf's roster and future structure.
Lente Desportiva · +10 outlets
Brooks Koepka says PGA Tour pros are getting away with rules violations
Koepka's public claim of a two-tiered enforcement standard adds to player criticism of PGA Tour officiating and playing conditions.
EssentiallySports · +8 outlets
Augusta National chairman signals possible changes to Masters invite criteria
Comments from Augusta National's chairman suggest the club could adjust its invitation list, which determines the field each April.
NewsBreak · +5 outlets
Miyu Yamashita takes two-shot lead at LPGA Maybank Championship
The defending champion shot a 6-under 66 in the second round to lead the LPGA Tour's Malaysian stop, after Pauline Roussin-Bouchard opened with a 64.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Tennis15 stories ›
Zverev to be confirmed as men's world No. 1 on Monday after Vienna win
The German reaches the top spot for the first time after years of chasing the Big Three generation.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Wawrinka retires, ending career with three Grand Slam titles
The Swiss beat the Big Three in major finals and was a fixture in the top 10 for more than a decade.
NST Online · +14 outlets
Rybakina clinches year-end WTA No. 1 ranking with Tokyo win
The result locks up the top spot before the WTA Finals in a season where she won multiple titles.
BBC · +14 outlets
Rybakina withdraws from Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals with injury
The top seed and year-end No. 1 handed the quarterfinal walkover to Leylah Fernandez in Tokyo.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Djokovic loses to Struff at Swiss Indoors, stays one title behind Federer
The 103-title chase stalls in Basel as Djokovic falls in a third-set tiebreak to the 47th-ranked German.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Osaka loses to 18-year-old Pohankova in Tokyo round of 16
The four-time major champion exits in front of her home crowd at the Pan Pacific Open.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Fights18 stories ›
Sean Brady out of UFC Vegas 124 main event vs. Gabriel Bonfim with injury, card reshuffled
Brady's withdrawal less than two weeks before the Nov. 7 Las Vegas card forces the UFC to find a replacement headliner, and he has since detailed the injury.
Talksport · +14 outlets
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Johnny Walker set as new UFC Vegas 124 heavyweight headliner
The UFC promoted a heavyweight bout to the main event slot after the Bonfim vs. Brady cancellation, giving Johnny Walker a late-notice headline opportunity.
MMA Mania · +6 outlets
Fedor Emelianenko eyes Francis Ngannou boxing match, denies talks and criticizes Dana White
The former Pride heavyweight champion says a boxing bout with Ngannou is a dream but rules out an MMA return, while criticizing the UFC CEO's business conduct.
Sherdog · +6 outlets
Joseph Parker shortlisted for Daniel Dubois WBO heavyweight title defense, talks underway for January bout
Dubois and Parker are in discussions for a January heavyweight title fight, months after Parker's doping ban was lifted.
boxingnews.com · +7 outlets
UFC Vegas 123: Moicano vs. Nolan fight card, start time and how to watch
The Halloween Fight Night card in Las Vegas is headlined by Renato Moicano against Tom Nolan, with Paramount+ streaming in the U.S.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Jake Paul announces boxing comeback in Dubai on Christmas Eve
Paul returns roughly 10 months after his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua, having recovered from a broken jaw that threatened his career.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
The Book18 stories ›
Utah files 14 criminal charges against Kalshi, 13 felonies, in prediction markets crackdown
Utah's attorney general escalated its war on prediction markets with criminal charges against Kalshi's co-founders, prompting DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics t
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics retreat from Utah prediction markets amid Kalshi felony charges
Operators withdrew Utah-facing prediction market products days after the state brought felony charges against Kalshi, illustrating the legal risk of the categor
Sbcamericas · +3 outlets
ProPublica: federal and state officials ramp up scrutiny of DraftKings and other sports betting apps
Regulators are widening investigations into sportsbook operators over consumer protection and responsible gambling practices.
ProPublica
MGM CEO Hornbuckle says back-and-forth takeover talk with People Inc. is over for good
Hornbuckle definitively closed the door on a deal in either direction, ending months of speculation about a tie-up between the casino giant and Barry Diller's c
Sbcamericas · +8 outlets
Rush Street Interactive posts 39% Q3 revenue growth, says US online casino growth cooling
RSI reported Q3 revenue of $385.9 million but signaled slowing US iGaming growth while keeping hopes alive for more state legalizations in 2027.
Sbcamericas · +4 outlets
Philadelphia 76ers become first NBA team to partner with Kalshi
The deal marks the first NBA team tie-up with a prediction market as sportsbooks and exchanges compete for league and team sponsorships.
Sports Betting Dime · +14 outlets