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Makhachev says his next UFC fight will be "one of the last" of his career
The reigning UFC welterweight champion and pound-for-pound No. 1 is signaling a near-term end to his career as he prepares to unify titles with Carlos Prates or
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Court of Arbitration for Sport overturns ban, clearing Russia for ice hockey world championships
The ruling ends Russia's exclusion from IIHF world championship play and drew "deep outrage" from Ukraine.
BBC · +13 outlets
Brewers celebrate franchise's first World Series title with Milwaukee parade
Tens of thousands of fans lined downtown Milwaukee and the Summerfest grounds for a parade and rally after the Brewers won the first championship in club histor
ESPN · +14 outlets
Appeals court revives Sunday Ticket antitrust verdict against the NFL
The appellate ruling could force a new trial over damages and potentially upend the league's out-of-market broadcast package.
NBC Sports · +7 outlets
Trail Blazers' Ja Morant out at least four weeks with hamstring strain
The Portland guard was injured in his first game against the Grizzlies, his former team, dealing another blow to a season already marked by notable NBA injuries
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark leaving conference for role outside college sports
Yormark will depart after January, ending a tenure that reshaped Big 12 membership and media rights.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
NFL18 stories ›
June Jones, run-and-shoot pioneer who coached Falcons, Hawaii and SMU, dies at 73
Jones installed the run-and-shoot offense with the Houston Oilers and later led Hawaii and SMU, leaving a lasting mark on offensive schemes at both the college
Yahoo Sports · +15 outlets
Appeals court reinstates $4.7B verdict against NFL in Sunday Ticket class action
The ruling revives a massive antitrust damages award over out-of-market game distribution, a case the league is expected to take to the Supreme Court.
Nbcsports · +5 outlets
Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons from Titans for two first-round picks
Chicago's aggressive move for the All-Pro defensive tackle marks the 10th time in a decade a team has traded multiple first-round picks for a star, a strategy w
ESPN · +14 outlets
Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero after 3-4 start, Todd Wash named interim
Carolina dismissed Evero and defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley less than 12 hours after a Thursday night loss to the Packers, with head coach D
ESPN · +14 outlets
Troy Aikman's ESPN future in doubt as Greg Olsen emerges as favorite to replace him
Aikman called his broadcasting future 50/50 amid reports of stalled negotiations, while insiders point to Greg Olsen as a leading candidate for the Monday Night
Awful Announcing · +8 outlets
Ravens' Lamar Jackson set to return vs. Bills after three-game absence
Jackson, who missed three games with an ankle injury, is expected to start Sunday at Buffalo, a boost for a Ravens team still missing starting guard Vega Ioane.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NBA18 stories ›
Ja Morant to miss at least four weeks with Grade 2 left hamstring strain
The Trail Blazers guard strained his hamstring in his first game against his former Grizzlies team, leaving Portland without its backcourt centerpiece for a mon
ESPN · +14 outlets
Thunder sign Ochai Agbaji to fill roster after Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace injuries
Oklahoma City used its open roster spot on the former lottery pick wing after losing two starters, a stopgap move with major implications for a contending roste
ESPN · +10 outlets
NBA's early-season injury wave draws scrutiny as stars like Morant, Edwards, Haliburton sit
An unusually heavy run of early injuries to stars has coaches, players and analysts debating cause, roster depth and the league's supermax eligibility rules.
Yahoo Sports · +13 outlets
Anthony Edwards undergoes successful arthroscopic knee procedure
The Timberwolves star had the scope at the Mayo Clinic, adding Minnesota to the list of teams missing a franchise player early in the season.
ESPN · +10 outlets
76ers become first NBA team to sign a prediction market partnership
Philadelphia's deal with a prediction market operator is the first of its kind for an NBA franchise, testing the line between betting products and event contrac
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Emirates NBA Cup group play opens with 10 games across the league
The fourth edition of the in-season tournament begins with group play, a revised format and $500,000-plus per-player prize money on the line.
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 captain Dylan Larkin without pay, will hold him out until traded
Detroit says it will wait as long as necessary for a deal after its captain told the club he no longer wanted to play there, an unusual standoff between a team
ESPN · +13 outlets
Connor McDavid breaks an NHL record in Oilers win
The Edmonton captain added another league mark to his resume during a victory, extending his red-hot start to the season.
DAZN · +14 outlets
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov skates, could return in about four weeks
Barkov's return timeline is a key factor for a Florida team that has leaned on its blue line amid a slow start.
NHL.com · +14 outlets
Logan Cooley's hat trick, Sergachev's OT goal lift Mammoth over Penguins 4-3
Cooley, a Pittsburgh native, scored his third goal with a second left before Mikhail Sergachev won it in overtime for Utah.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Kraken beat Maple Leafs 5-4, spoiling Gavin McKenna's big game
Seattle held off Toronto despite a strong showing from the No. 1 overall pick.
dailyrecordnews.com · +10 outlets
Sportsnet adds 35 percent more games with Monday and Saturday Night Hockey
The Canadian broadcaster is expanding its NHL inventory, adding a new weekly window.
Sportsnet.ca · +3 outlets
CFB18 stories ›
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark leaving conference to take job outside college sports
Yormark's exit after the football season ends leaves the Big 12 searching for a new leader amid the conference's push for CFP access and media revenue.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Court of Appeals denies NCAA relief, keeping Texas Tech QB Castellanos and others eligible
A Kentucky appellate judge's ruling keeps eligibility battles in the courts and directly affects Texas Tech's quarterback plans for its key Big 12 game vs. Ariz
ESPN · +7 outlets
June Jones, coach who popularized the run-and-shoot, dies at 73
Jones built high-powered offenses at SMU and Hawaii and later coached the NFL's Atlanta Falcons.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Florida to start QB Aaron Philo over Tramell Jones Jr. against No. 3 Georgia
The No. 17 Gators turn back to Philo as they try to snap a five-game losing streak in the Florida-Georgia rivalry game.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Texas Tech to use two quarterbacks, Castellanos and Hammond, vs. No. 22 Arizona
The No. 13 Red Raiders split snaps at the position in a pivotal Big 12 matchup as Castellanos' eligibility case continues to play out.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Colorado QB Julian Lewis hospitalized after medical emergency at team facility
The former five-star recruit's status is unclear, adding to quarterback uncertainty in Boulder and questions about the Buffaloes' roster retention.
ESPN · +14 outlets
CBB18 stories ›
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark leaving conference for role outside college sports
Yormark's exit marks a leadership change for a power conference navigating realignment and revenue-sharing changes.
ESPN · +14 outlets
UConn signs Dan Hurley to two-year extension through 2031-32 at roughly $8M annually
The deal keeps the two-time national champion coach at UConn long term as the program remains a perennial title contender.
ESPN · +3 outlets
JuJu Watkins returns from ACL tear as USC chases first title since 1984
Watkins' comeback is the headline storyline of the women's season, with transfer movement also reshaping contenders.
www.the-messenger.com · +4 outlets
NCAA Tournament expands to 76-team field for 2027
The larger field changes bracket construction and at-large selection ahead of March Madness.
Rocky Mount Telegram · +14 outlets
Kentucky appeals court denies NCAA relief, leaving Texas Tech QB Castellanos and others eligible
The ruling extends eligibility uncertainty across college sports as the season begins.
ESPN · +3 outlets
North Carolina lands Demarcus Henry, No. 2 overall recruit in 2027 class
Henry is the Tar Heels' highest-ranked commitment since 2019 and headlines a wave of early 2027 recruiting decisions.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Soccer18 stories ›
Kane beats Mbappe for 2026 Ballon d'Or by 28 points, one of closest votes ever
The narrow margin underscores how tight the race was between Kane and Mbappe, with full voting results also showing Yamal in the mix.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Real Madrid and La Liga apologize to China over Mbappe's Mao comment
The episode highlights the commercial and political pressures European clubs face in the Chinese market.
Daily Tribune · +14 outlets
Pulisic signs new AC Milan contract through 2031
The USMNT star commits his prime years to the Serie A club, a key signal for American soccer's global profile.
ESPN · +14 outlets
La Liga referees to give televised post-match interviews in league first
The move is a notable step toward transparency and accountability in Spanish top-flight officiating.
The New York Times · +4 outlets
USWNT availability dispute pits NWSL clubs against U.S. Soccer
The standoff over player release and control could reshape the domestic league and national team relationship.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Ronaldo scores 67th career hat-trick, closes in on 1,000 goals
The Al-Nassr striker's latest feat keeps him on pace for the 1,000-goal mark, though one goal faces an own-goal review.
BBC · +13 outlets
Motor18 stories ›
Tristan McKee, 16, becomes youngest pole winner in NASCAR history at Martinsville
McKee's Martinsville Truck Series pole sets a new benchmark for youth in a national NASCAR series and reshapes the weekend storyline.
USA Today · +11 outlets
Charles Leclerc tops Mexico City GP FP1 as 10 rookies take part
Leclerc's pace in a rookie-heavy opening session sets the tone for a weekend where several teams are evaluating new drivers.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Kimi Antonelli could clinch F1 title in Mexico and become youngest champion ever
Antonelli needs only two more points at the Mexico City GP, putting a historic title within reach this weekend.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Kyle Larson can clinch 2026 NASCAR Cup title early at Martinsville
Larson arrives at Martinsville with the championship within reach, and the Joe Gibbs trio needs a strong result to keep the fight alive.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Antonelli, Perez and Bottas ill as health concerns hit Mexico City GP paddock
Illness among multiple drivers, including title contender Antonelli, raises questions about the impact of the calendar on the paddock.
Motorsport · +11 outlets
Alonso's 'low quality' driver claim draws backlash from F1 grid
Alonso doubled down on criticism of the lower third of the grid, prompting pushback from rivals including Albon and Gasly.
The New York Times · +7 outlets
Golf18 stories ›
Sergio Garcia confirms LIV Golf exit, targets Ryder Cup and DP World Tour return
The 2017 Masters champion announced on social media that he is leaving LIV Golf and returning to the DP World Tour, with the Ryder Cup and majors as his stated
ESPN · +14 outlets
PGA Tour nears $100M Visa sponsorship deal, its biggest under Brian Rolapp
The reported agreement would be the largest sponsorship in PGA Tour history and comes alongside a separate pending deal for the Tour Championship.
Yahoo Sports · +4 outlets
Brooks Koepka says he saw PGA Tour players get away with blatant rules breaches
Koepka's comments about inconsistent rule enforcement revive scrutiny of how the PGA Tour polices its players.
Yahoo Sports · +7 outlets
LIV Golf faces roster upheaval as star players exit and tour's future is questioned
Garcia's departure headlines a wave of player movement and reports of financial strain at the Saudi-backed league.
Golfmagic · +3 outlets
PGA Tour Champions unveils 2027 schedule, season to open with Hawaii events
The over-50 circuit's new slate includes significant structural changes and a Hawaii start to the 2027 campaign.
WHTC · +14 outlets
Yamashita takes two-shot lead into final round of LPGA Maybank Championship
The defending champion shot 67 on Saturday in Malaysia and leads by two strokes heading into Sunday.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Tennis12 stories ›
Stan Wawrinka ends tennis career after three Grand Slam titles
The 2014 Australian Open, 2015 French Open and 2016 US Open champion, who was the last man outside the Big Four era's core to win multiple majors, retires.
The Peninsula Qatar · +14 outlets
Zverev to become ATP men's world No. 1 on Monday after Vienna win
Alexander Zverev reaches the top ranking for the first time after years of near misses, ending the latest spell without him atop the ATP list.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Injured Rybakina withdraws from Pan Pacific Open quarterfinal, hands Fernandez walkover
The world No. 1 and top seed had already clinched the year-end WTA No. 1 ranking with her Tokyo win before pulling out of the quarterfinal.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Djokovic falls to Jan-Lennard Struff at Swiss Indoors, stays one title behind Federer
The loss in Federer's hometown event leaves Djokovic one career title short of Federer's 103 as he chases the record.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Osaka loses at home in Tokyo to 18-year-old Mia Pohankova in round of 16
The four-time major champion was beaten by a Slovakian teenager in front of her home crowd at the Pan Pacific Open, and later said she will keep trying to win a
ESPN · +8 outlets
Eala beats Shnaider's challenge falls short as Shnaider wins Tokyo quarterfinal
Alex Eala's second-set tiebreak double fault proved costly as Diana Shnaider took the quarterfinal, their second tight meeting in just over a week.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Fights18 stories ›
Islam Makhachev says his next fight, a welterweight title defense, will be 'one of the last' of his UFC career
The UFC welterweight champion's public retirement hint comes as he awaits the winner of Carlos Prates vs. Michael Morales.
Bjpenn · +14 outlets
Sean Brady withdraws from UFC Vegas 124 main event vs. Gabriel Bonfim with knee staph infection
Brady revealed a knee staph infection forced him out, and the UFC booked Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Johnny Walker as the new heavyweight headliner.
Bjpenn · +14 outlets
Oleksandr Usyk targets David Benavidez for final fight amid heavyweight exit talk
The unified heavyweight champion is reportedly eyeing an undisputed cruiserweight showdown with Benavidez as he plans a move away from heavyweight.
Boxing News Online · +6 outlets
UFC Vegas 123 weigh-ins: Francis Marshall only fighter to miss weight, coming in at 148 pounds
Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan made weight for Saturday's Apex main event, with featherweight Marshall the lone miss on the card.
sports.yahoo · +12 outlets
Jake Paul announces Christmas Eve boxing comeback in Dubai after Anthony Joshua loss
Paul returns to the ring for the first time since suffering a broken jaw in his knockout loss to Joshua.
Punch Newspapers · +14 outlets
Daniel Dubois in talks with Joseph Parker for January heavyweight title defense
Parker is on the shortlist for the WBO champion's next defense months after his cocaine test ban was lifted.
boxingnews.com · +14 outlets
The Book17 stories ›
DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics pull back from Utah prediction markets after Kalshi felony charges
Utah filed 14 criminal charges, 13 of them felonies, against Kalshi, prompting major sportsbook operators to retreat from the state's prediction market business
Sbcamericas · +6 outlets
Kalshi sues Missouri over state attempts to regulate prediction markets
The suit escalates the prediction market operator's multi-state legal fight over whether its contracts fall under gambling regulation.
KCUR · +14 outlets
Michigan regulators add fixed-odds horse racing to online sports betting
The expansion adds a new vertical to Michigan's regulated online betting market, where horse racing is typically handled by separate pari-mutuel systems.
CDC Gaming · +5 outlets
Nevada sports betting handle dips to $713 million in September
Mobile channels continued to take a larger share of Nevada wagering even as the state's overall September handle declined.
TheLines.com · +1 outlets
New Jersey September sports betting handle reaches $1.09B, revenue $77M
New Jersey remains one of the largest US sports betting markets by handle, with September revenue of $77 million.
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North Carolina September sports betting numbers put state on record pace
The state's September figures suggest North Carolina's first full year of legal online sports betting is tracking above prior expectations.
WRAL · +3 outlets