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Nikita Kucherov requests trade from Lightning, who say they have no intention of dealing the MVP
The reigning NHL MVP, in the final year of his contract, has asked out of Tampa Bay, though the club publicly insists he will not be moved.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Chet Holmgren out 8-10 weeks with patellar tendon tear, deepening Thunder injury crisis
The Oklahoma City big man's knee injury adds to losses of Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, raising questions about the reigning champs' season.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Mark Walter, Josh Kushner finalize terms of Lakers sale at $12.5B valuation
The deal would set a record valuation for an NBA franchise and transfer control of one of the league's most storied teams.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Appeals court reinstates Sunday Ticket damages award against NFL, ordering new trial
The ruling revives a multibillion-dollar class action over the league's out-of-market broadcast package.
NBC Sports · +11 outlets
Records show three more women accused Packers RB Josh Jacobs of abuse after arrest
Newly released records detail additional allegations against the Green Bay running back following his May arrest.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Curry's 31 points fuel Warriors' 25-point comeback win over Lakers in NBA Cup play
Golden State erased a 25-point deficit behind a theatrical Stephen Curry performance to open NBA Cup group play.
ESPN · +13 outlets
NFL18 stories ›
Bears acquire All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons from Titans for two first-round picks
Chicago's blockbuster for Simmons marks the 10th time in a decade a team traded multiple first-rounders for a star, and Tennessee now pivots toward a rebuild.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Appeals court revives $4.7B Sunday Ticket verdict against NFL, orders new damages trial
The ruling reinstates the class-action damages award overturning a prior rejection, though the NFL is expected to seek Supreme Court review.
Nbcsports · +5 outlets
Police records: three more women accused Packers RB Josh Jacobs of abuse after May arrest
Records released Friday show the additional women contacted police following Jacobs' May arrest, adding to his legal exposure.
ESPN · +14 outlets
June Jones, run-and-shoot pioneer and former Falcons and college coach, dies at 73
Jones, who helped install the run-and-shoot with the Houston Oilers and later coached Hawaii and SMU, is remembered across the football world.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero after 3-4 start; Todd Wash takes over
Carolina made the change less than 12 hours after a Thursday night loss to Green Bay, with defensive line coach Todd Wash serving as interim.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Lamar Jackson set to return for Ravens' Sunday game at Bills
Baltimore's quarterback missed three games with a high ankle sprain and says the pain is now bearable ahead of the Buffalo matchup.
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NBA18 stories ›
76ers finalize Lakers sale terms with Walter, Kushner at $12.5B valuation
The deal would set a record valuation for an NBA franchise and ends months of uncertainty over Lakers ownership.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren out 8-10 weeks after knee procedure on patellar tendon tear
The injury compounds an early-season crisis for an Oklahoma City team that also lost Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace for extended time.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Ja Morant to miss at least four weeks with Grade 2 hamstring strain
The Trail Blazers guard's absence adds to a leaguewide early-season injury wave that has sidelined multiple stars.
ESPN · +14 outlets
76ers beat Knicks 98-93 in NBA Cup opener as LeBron James turns in best game with Philadelphia
LeBron's late scoring and a 76ers win over the defending champion Knicks opened NBA Cup group play and extended New York's shaky start.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Warriors erase 25-point deficit to beat Lakers in NBA Cup opener behind Curry's 31
Curry's late surge and a viral ankle-breaker on Luka Doncic highlighted a comeback that underscored Golden State's ceiling and LA's collapse.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Thunder sign Ochai Agbaji to fill roster after Williams and Wallace injuries
Oklahoma City is patching its rotation as Cason Wallace's shoulder surgery and Jalen Williams' absence stretch the roster thin.
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MLB18 stories ›
Astros hire Cardinals exec Randy Flores as general manager
Houston fills its GM vacancy with a longtime St. Louis scouting executive as the club retools its front office.
Mlbtraderumors · +13 outlets
Brewers celebrate first World Series title with parade through Milwaukee
Tens of thousands of fans filled downtown Milwaukee for the franchise's first championship parade and rally.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Bo Bichette exercises $42M player option to stay with Mets
The shortstop forgoes free agency and remains in New York on a lucrative option for next season.
ESPN · +12 outlets
MLB free agency opens: Michael King, Sonny Gray among 14 players hitting market
Clubs opened the offseason with a wave of option decisions, and Miami blocked Sandy Alcantara from reaching the market.
ESPN · +11 outlets
MLB lockout outlook: reports suggest a shorter work stoppage is possible
With the CBA expiring, commentary suggests fans may not face a lengthy shutdown before baseball returns.
Yahoo Sports · +3 outlets
Orioles decline $20MM club option on Luis Robert Jr.
Baltimore lets its centerpiece outfielder reach free agency rather than pay a pricey option.
Mlbtraderumors · +4 outlets
NHL18 stories ›
Nikita Kucherov, 33, requests trade from Lightning; GM BriseBois says team has no intention of dealing him
The Hart-winning winger is in the final year of his contract and has told Tampa Bay he will not re-sign, setting up a possible standoff with management.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin without pay as team explores trade options
Detroit said it will wait as long as necessary to find a deal after its captain told the club he no longer wanted to play there.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Senators' Hayden Hodgson suspended two games for boarding hit on Kings' Brandt Clarke
The NHL Department of Player Safety disciplined the Ottawa forward after he drove Clarke into the boards and was ejected with a major penalty and game misconduc
ESPN · +12 outlets
Pavelich, first linesman elected to Hockey Hall of Fame, dies at 92
The Hall of Fame official spent decades in the NHL and was the first linesman inducted into the Hall in 2011.
NHL.com · +1 outlets
Connor McDavid breaks NHL record in Oilers win
The Edmonton captain set a new league mark during a victory, adding to his league-leading start to the season.
DAZN · +14 outlets
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov skates, could return to lineup in four weeks
The Florida center is progressing in his recovery and could rejoin the defending champions within a month.
NHL.com · +9 outlets
CFB18 stories ›
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark leaving conference to take job outside college sports
Yormark's exit removes the conference's most aggressive commercial strategist as the Big 12 weighs its next media and expansion moves.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Kentucky appeals court denies NCAA relief; Texas Tech QB Castellanos and others remain eligible
The ruling keeps several players eligible amid the NCAA's broader legal fight over eligibility rules, with Castellanos set to share snaps against Arizona.
ESPN · +4 outlets
Colorado QB Julian Lewis hospitalized after medical emergency at team facility
The former five-star quarterback's status is unclear, adding to Colorado's uncertainty at the position.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Oregon freshman WR Messiah Hampton arrested over alleged high-speed chase
Hampton faces charges of attempting to elude police and reckless driving tied to an Oct. 18 incident.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Florida to start QB Aaron Philo over Tramell Jones against No. 3 Georgia
The No. 17 Gators turn back to Philo as they try to end a five-game losing streak in the heated rivalry game.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Baylor routs UCF 41-9 as interim coach Joe Klanderman wins debut
The Bears improved to 5-3 and 3-2 in the Big 12, snapping UCF's four-game home winning streak.
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CBB18 stories ›
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark leaving conference in January for job outside college sports
Yormark's exit leaves the SEC- and Big 12-aligned power structure searching for new leadership as realignment and media-rights fights continue.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Court denies NCAA emergency relief, keeping Texas Tech QB Castellanos and other players eligible
The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruling prolongs eligibility uncertainty across college sports as basketball season begins.
ESPN · +4 outlets
UConn extends Dan Hurley two years, keeping coach under contract through 2031-32 at about $8M annually
The extension locks in the Huskies' two-time national championship coach as one of the highest-paid in the sport.
ESPN · +10 outlets
North Carolina lands Demarcus Henry, the No. 2 recruit in the 2027 class
Henry is the Tar Heels' highest-ranked commit since 2019 and headlines a wave of 2027 pledges analyzed by ESPN.
ESPN · +12 outlets
LSU lands five-star center Xavier Young, who plans to reclassify into the 2027 class
The 16-year-old must spend at least two years in college before NBA draft eligibility, and LSU now holds the top 2027 class.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Five-star forward Zion Green commits to Alabama, joining top-25 recruit Chase Lumpkin
The pledge strengthens a Crimson Tide class that also includes another top-25 prospect in Tuscaloosa.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Soccer18 stories ›
FIFA targets doubling 2027 Women's World Cup prize money, still short of men's total
The increase would be a major step for the women's game but leaves the gap to the men's tournament intact, keeping equal pay a live dispute.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Real Madrid and La Liga apologize to China over Mbappe remark about Mao
The episode shows how quickly European clubs and leagues move to protect commercial ties in China when political sensitivities are triggered.
Daily Tribune · +14 outlets
Christian Pulisic signs new AC Milan contract through 2031
The deal keeps the USMNT's most prominent player in Serie A for the rest of his prime, a notable outcome for American player development.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Harry Kane beats Mbappe to 2026 Ballon d'Or by 28 points
One of the closest votes in the award's history, with the margin highlighting how thin the gap between the leading contenders was.
ESPN · +14 outlets
La Liga referees to give televised post-match interviews in league first
The move gives referees a direct public platform after matches, a rarity in European football where officiating is rarely explained on camera.
The New York Times · +4 outlets
Afcon to return to two-year cycle after CAF U-turn
African football's flagship tournament reverts to its traditional schedule after a review of December's move to a four-year cycle.
BBC · +12 outlets
Motor18 stories ›
Charles Leclerc tops both Friday practice sessions at Mexico City GP
Ferrari's Leclerc led FP1 and FP2 at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, with Lando Norris second in FP2 and George Russell close behind.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson get grid penalties for Mexico practice clash
The two collided in the stadium section of FP2, with stewards calling the incident unacceptable and handing both a one-place grid drop.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Colton Herta remains one superlicence point short; FIA clarifies confusion
A scoring anomaly left Herta one point short of the superlicence needed for his Cadillac F1 seat despite completing over 100km in Mexico FP1.
Motorsport · +8 outlets
Jorge Martin withdraws from Malaysian GP, concedes 2026 MotoGP title is lost
The Aprilia rider pulled out before qualifying due to the wrist injury sustained at Phillip Island, all but ending his title challenge.
Motorsport · +8 outlets
Isack Hadjar summoned to stewards over alleged paddock misconduct at Mexico GP
A video appeared to show the Red Bull driver pushing a fan in the paddock, prompting an FIA summons.
Motorsport · +9 outlets
Kimi Antonelli could become youngest F1 champion at Mexico City GP
The Mercedes driver has a path to sealing his first title in Mexico, with title permutations depending on rival results.
ESPN · +14 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
Tennis18 stories ›
Zverev confirmed as new ATP world No. 1, ending Sinner's reign after Vienna win over Griekspoor
Zverev's rise to the top ranking marks the first time the German has held No. 1, displacing Jannik Sinner.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Djokovic loses to 47th-ranked Struff at Swiss Indoors, remains one title behind Federer's 103
The Basel defeat complicates Djokovic's path to qualifying for the ATP Finals and delays his chase of Federer's career title record.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Rybakina withdraws from Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals with undisclosed injury
The world No. 1's withdrawal handed Leylah Fernandez a walkover into the Tokyo semifinals.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Rybakina clinches first year-end world No. 1 ranking ahead of WTA Finals
The year-end top spot secures Rybakina's standing atop the WTA before the season-ending championships.
The Times of India · +14 outlets
Osaka upset by 18-year-old Mia Pohankova in Tokyo round of 16, vows to return stronger
The four-time major winner's home-crowd exit prompted fan criticism and her pledge to keep chasing another Grand Slam.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Fernandez beats Rakhimova to reach Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo
Fernandez advances to her third WTA final of the year after a straight-sets win over Kamilla Rakhimova.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Fights18 stories ›
Islam Makhachev says his next UFC fight will be 'one of the last' of his career
The two-division UFC champion's retirement hint drew widespread fan reaction and forced the promotion and matchmakers to confront the end of his title reign.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
UFC Vegas 123 weigh-in results: Moicano vs. Nolan set, one fighter misses weight by 2 pounds
The Halloween card at the UFC Apex goes ahead with the lightweight main event intact after a prelim fighter came in heavy.
MMA Fighting · +9 outlets
Oleksandr Usyk plans cruiserweight return targeting an undisputed showdown with David Benavidez
The heavyweight champion is weighing a drop back to 200 pounds for a final unification fight, a rare move for a reigning heavyweight king.
news.bet365.com · +14 outlets
Sean Brady out of UFC Vegas 124 main event against Gabriel Bonfim with injury
The welterweight main event is off, forcing the UFC to rework next week's Fight Night card.
MMA Fighting · +14 outlets
Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli: fight card, start time and live results
The Mexican superstar returns against unbeaten super middleweight contender Mbilli in a bout whose promotion was briefly interrupted by a Riyadh shelter order.
MMA Mania · +14 outlets
Daniel Dubois in talks with Joseph Parker for January heavyweight title defense
Parker is on the shortlist to challenge the WBO heavyweight champion as Dubois looks to settle unfinished business in the division.
boxingnews.com · +10 outlets
The Book18 stories ›
DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics pull back from Utah prediction markets after Kalshi felony charges
Utah filed 14 criminal charges against Kalshi, and the retreat signals mounting operator caution about prediction market products in anti-gambling states.
Sbcamericas · +10 outlets
Nevada sports betting handle dips to $713 million in September
Nevada's September handle declined while mobile channels took a larger share of the state's wagering volume.
TheLines.com · +2 outlets
New Jersey September sports betting handle reaches $1.09B, revenue $77M
New Jersey posted more than a billion dollars in September handle with $77 million in revenue, while New York's monthly revenue report also landed.
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Kalshi valued at $40bn as NFL blocks Saquon Barkley's Polymarket deal
Prediction markets drew major investor interest even as leagues moved to restrict player-linked deals and Utah litigation escalated.
Sbcamericas · +2 outlets
NCAA joins IC360 Bad Actor Program to combat betting-related online abuse
The NCAA becomes the first US sports governing body to join the integrity program alongside sportsbooks and prediction markets.
Sbcamericas · +14 outlets
Illinois sports betting handle tops $1 billion in August
Illinois crossed the billion-dollar monthly handle mark, underscoring the state's scale in the legal US market.
Betting News · +14 outlets