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Top18 stories ›

Golden State Valkyries win first WNBA title, beating Atlanta Dream in Game 7
The second-year expansion franchise claimed the championship 68-63 at Chase Center, with Gabby Williams scoring 30 points and taking Finals MVP honors.
ESPN · +14 outlets
USC upsets No. 2 Ohio State 30-18, the biggest win of Lincoln Riley's tenure
The Trojans kept their College Football Playoff hopes alive while Ohio State's quarterback situation and playoff path both grew murkier.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Mark Walter and Josh Kushner finalize terms of Lakers sale at $12.5B valuation
The transaction, expected to be formally signed soon, would set a record valuation for an NBA franchise.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Canelo Alvarez reclaims WBC super middleweight title with unanimous decision over Mbilli
The 36-year-old Alvarez dominated Christian Mbilli in Riyadh to win back the belt he had lost.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Lewis Hamilton takes first Ferrari pole at Mexico City Grand Prix
Hamilton's pole came as Kimi Antonelli, chasing the championship lead, described driving tense and tired on the cusp of the title.
The Race · +14 outlets
NFL to review additional Josh Jacobs abuse allegations against Packers running back
The renewed scrutiny follows a public records release from the Hobart/Lawrence Police Department detailing allegations of physical and verbal abuse.
ESPN · +14 outlets

NFL18 stories ›

Appeals court reinstates $4.7B Sunday Ticket damages verdict against NFL
The ruling revives a massive class-action damages award over NFL out-of-market game pricing, and the league is expected to seek Supreme Court review.
Nbcsports · +6 outlets
Colts open to trading Jonathan Taylor, talks with multiple teams active
Indianapolis shifting course on its star running back could reshape the deadline market for contenders seeking backfield help.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NFL to review additional Josh Jacobs abuse allegations revealed in police records
Three more women told police Jacobs abused them after his May arrest, putting the Packers running back at risk of league discipline.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Bears acquire Jeffery Simmons from Titans in blockbuster deal
Chicago landed the Pro Bowl defensive tackle for multiple first-round picks, a rare in-season move that reshapes the NFC race.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Commanders DT Daron Payne out for season with Jones fracture
The season-ending foot injury removes a cornerstone of Washington's defensive line and scuttles prior trade talks.
ESPN · +10 outlets
Jets not trading Garrett Wilson before deadline, sources say
New York is holding firm on its star wide receiver despite speculation about his future.
Nbcsports · +14 outlets

NBA18 stories ›

Walter, Kushner finalize terms of Lakers sale at $12.5B valuation
A $12.5 billion sale would set a record valuation for an NBA franchise and reshapes Lakers ownership.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Chet Holmgren out 8-10 weeks with patellar tendon tear as Thunder injury crisis deepens
Oklahoma City loses its All-NBA big man for roughly two months after already losing Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Thunder no longer signing Ochai Agbaji after Chet Holmgren injury news
Oklahoma City reverses the free-agent signing to preserve roster and cap flexibility amid a wave of injuries.
The Oklahoman · +14 outlets
Jeanie Buss accuses siblings of 'cloak and dagger' tactics in Lakers family saga
Court filings deepen the Buss family dispute over the sale of siblings' Lakers shares.
ESPN · +4 outlets
76ers rule out LeBron James and Joel Embiid for Hornets game
Philadelphia manages two of its stars on a back-to-back after a win over the Knicks.
Yahoo Sports · +10 outlets
Dillon Brooks ejected for kicking Jamal Murray in Suns' loss to Nuggets
The Flagrant 2 ejection could draw additional league discipline for the Suns forward.
ESPN · +11 outlets

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 informs Lightning he will not re-sign, requests trade
Tampa Bay's star winger has asked out with a stated intention not to re-sign, though coach Jon Cooper says he believes Kucherov remains committed for this seaso
ESPN · +7 outlets
Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin without pay as they explore trade options
Detroit suspended its captain after he told the club he no longer wanted to play there, and the team says it is willing to wait as long as necessary to find a d
ESPN · +14 outlets
Matt Pavelich, first linesman inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame, dies at 92
The Hockey Hall of Fame announced the death of the pioneering official, who was the first linesman ever enshrined.
ESPN · +9 outlets
Senators forward Hayden Hodgson suspended two games for boarding Brandt Clarke
The NHL Department of Player Safety handed down the ban for a charging and boarding hit on the Los Angeles Kings defenseman earlier in the week.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Canadiens' Mike Matheson out about two weeks with lower-body injury
Montreal will be without the veteran defenseman for roughly two weeks, adding to the club's blue-line absences.
Sportsnet.ca · +14 outlets
Islanders' Emil Heineman ejected after knee-on-knee hit injures Oilers' Isaac Howard
Heineman was thrown out of New York's 4-0 loss to Edmonton, though the Oilers reported positive news on Howard afterward.
ESPN · +9 outlets

CFB18 stories ›

Philip Rivers in serious talks to become NC State head coach, sources say
Rivers, a former NC State quarterback, has engaged with his alma mater about its head coaching vacancy after Dave Doeren's firing, though no deal is reported cl
ESPN · +14 outlets
Syracuse stuns No. 19 SMU on 2-yard touchdown with 17 seconds left
Steve Angeli found tight end Noah Meyers late to hand Syracuse an upset win over a ranked SMU team.
ESPN · +14 outlets
No. 13 Texas Tech beats No. 22 Arizona as Thomas Castellanos starts at QB
Castellanos threw two touchdown passes and ran for 117 yards and a score after replacing Will Hammond as the starter.
ESPN · +11 outlets
NC State interim coach Todd Goebbel wins debut, dedicates it to fired Dave Doeren
Goebbel's first career head coaching win came in the wake of NC State's midseason dismissal of Doeren.
ESPN · +3 outlets
NFL scouts poll names Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker top QB for 2027 draft
In a midseason survey of 25 NFL scouts, Mestemaker was the overwhelming pick to be the first quarterback drafted in 2027.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Arizona WR R.J. Mosley carted off, taken to hospital with knee injury vs. Texas Tech
Mosley was injured in the third quarter and taken to an area hospital for evaluation.
ESPN · +4 outlets

CBB18 stories ›

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark leaving conference in January for job outside college sports
Yormark's exit leaves the Big 12 searching for new leadership as realignment and media-rights pressures continue across college athletics.
ESPN · +13 outlets
UConn signs Dan Hurley to two-year extension through 2031-32 at roughly $8 million annually
The extension locks up the Huskies coach who has won multiple national titles, keeping him among the highest-paid coaches in the sport.
ESPN · +5 outlets
NCAA eligibility chaos continues as coaches prepare for season with unsettled rosters
A Kentucky appeals court ruling keeps players including Texas Tech QB Thomas Castellanos eligible while RJ Luis Jr. threatens to sue LSU, leaving coaches unsure
ESPN · +2 outlets
LSU lands five-star center Xavier Young, secures top-ranked 2027 recruiting class
Young plans to reclassify into 2027 and must spend at least two college seasons before NBA draft eligibility.
ESPN · +14 outlets
North Carolina lands Demarcus Henry, No. 2 recruit in 2027 class
Henry is the Tar Heels' highest-ranked recruit since 2019, a significant win for the program's roster rebuild.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Five-star forward Zion Green commits to Alabama, joining top-25 recruit Chase Lumpkin
Alabama adds another elite pledge as SEC programs continue to dominate high school recruiting.
ESPN · +12 outlets

Soccer18 stories ›

Chelsea beat 10-man Man Utd 2-0 as Martinez sees red, piling pressure on Carrick
Lisandro Martinez was sent off in Manchester United's defeat at Stamford Bridge, intensifying scrutiny on manager Michael Carrick as the club sits near the rele
BBC · +9 outlets
Brighton win 1-0 at Man City for first away league victory, handing leaders second straight defeat
Ayari's early goal gave Brighton a landmark win at the Etihad and left the Premier League leaders with back-to-back losses.
BBC · +14 outlets
Kane beats Mbappe to Ballon d'Or by just 28 points, tightest margin in award history
Ballon d'Or voting figures show Harry Kane's win over Kylian Mbappe was among the closest in the award's history.
BBC · +10 outlets
China state TV does not air first La Liga games since Mbappe furore
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV omitted La Liga matches after backlash over Kylian Mbappe's Mao Zedong remark.
Bangkok Post · +7 outlets
Carragher apologises to Aston Villa after club threatens legal action
Jamie Carragher apologised for comments linking Unai Emery with the Manchester United job after Aston Villa said it would sue.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Barcelona hit Alaves for six as Yamal and Raphinha each score twice
Barcelona bounced back from defeat to Real Madrid with a 6-1 La Liga rout of Alaves.
ESPN · +14 outlets

Motor18 stories ›

Haas drops Esteban Ocon for Mexico GP weekend, giving Ryo Hirakawa his F1 debut at 32
Haas replaced Ocon with reserve driver Hirakawa for the remainder of the Mexico City weekend without giving a reason, ending the Frenchman's stint abruptly as h
Motorsport · +15 outlets
Lewis Hamilton takes first Ferrari pole in Mexico City, ending three-year F1 pole drought at 41
Hamilton beat George Russell and Charles Leclerc in a tight qualifying shootout to claim Ferrari's first pole of the 2026 season and his first since joining the
ESPN · +14 outlets
Denny Hamlin wins Martinsville pole for Xfinity 500, becomes oldest pole winner at the track
Hamlin's career-best sixth pole of the season boosts his slim championship hopes as he trails points leader Kyle Larson, who will start third, with a title-clin
ESPN · +15 outlets
Brad Keselowski granted release from RFK Racing, free to pursue 2027 rides while selling his stake
Keselowski and RFK agreed to an ownership split after his bid to buy the team failed, leaving him to find a new Cup Series seat for 2027 while retaining a passi
Motorsport · +15 outlets
Lando Norris edges Kimi Antonelli by 0.001s to top final Mexico City practice
Norris pipped title leader Antonelli in the final moments of FP3 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, setting up a tight Mexico qualifying session.
Motorsport · +11 outlets
Isack Hadjar given formal FIA warning for shoving a fan in Mexico City paddock
Stewards issued the Red Bull driver a warning over the paddock incident ahead of opening practice, sparing him a heavier sanction.
Motorsport · +14 outlets

Golf14 stories ›

Sergio Garcia confirms LIV Golf exit, sets sights on Ryder Cup return
Garcia's departure adds to questions about LIV's roster stability as he seeks a path back to the PGA Tour and European Ryder Cup consideration.
Golfmagic · +14 outlets
DP World Tour faces financial strain over planned 2027 return of LIV Golf players
The DP World Tour's stance on welcoming LIV players back in 2027 is driven by both competitive and financial considerations, per reports.
Golfmagic · +14 outlets
Koepka says he witnessed a 'really bad' PGA Tour rules breach and unequal enforcement
Koepka's public criticism of rule enforcement reignites debate about how consistently the PGA Tour polices its players.
AOL.com · +6 outlets
Yamashita defends LPGA Maybank Championship title, beats Yan Liu by two
The win is Yamashita's second straight at the Maybank Championship and cements her standing near the top of the LPGA rankings.
ESPN · +5 outlets
LIV Golf sees more star departures as roster attrition continues
Player exits raise fresh questions about LIV Golf's long-term stability and competitive depth.
Lente Desportiva · +1 outlets
Fifa Laopakdee wins Asia-Pacific Amateur, earns Masters and Open Championship invites
Laopakdee rallied from three shots back to become the second back-to-back winner of the Asia-Pacific Amateur, securing major championship starts.
ESPN · +14 outlets

Tennis14 stories ›

Zverev upset by de Minaur in Vienna semifinals, but clinches ATP No. 1 ranking for first time
Zverev's loss to Alex de Minaur at the Erste Bank Open ended his title bid but he still ascends to world No. 1 for the first time, ending a long wait at the top
ESPN · +13 outlets
Fernandez falls to Shnaider in three sets in Japan Open final
Leylah Fernandez reached her third WTA final of the year after Rybakina withdrew injured from their Tokyo quarterfinal, but lost the final to Diana Shnaider.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Tennis schedule under scrutiny as ATP Finals injury concerns mount
A growing number of withdrawals and injuries has renewed scrutiny of the length and density of the tour calendar ahead of the ATP Finals.
malaysia.news.yahoo · +3 outlets
Barty, del Potro among four tennis legends nominated for Hall of Fame Class of 2027
The Hall of Fame nomination opens debate over which of the four inductees should enter the Class of 2027.
The Times of India · +14 outlets
Rybakina withdraws from Pan Pacific Open quarterfinal citing injury
The world No. 1 and top seed handed a walkover to Leylah Fernandez in Tokyo, adding to a run of late-season withdrawals.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Vacherot beats Fritz to reach Swiss Indoors final against Lehecka
Valentin Vacherot reached his first final of 2026 with a straight-sets win over sixth-seeded Taylor Fritz in Basel.
ESPN · +12 outlets

Fights18 stories ›

UFC Vegas 123: Moicano vs. Nolan headlines 12-bout card at Meta APEX in Las Vegas
The UFC returns to its Las Vegas APEX home base with Renato Moicano vs. Tom Nolan topping a 12-fight card.
Bjpenn · +13 outlets
Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli: WBC title fight live updates and how to watch on DAZN
Alvarez defends his WBC title against Mbilli in a DAZN-streamed main event.
Variety · +12 outlets
Islam Makhachev says his next fight will be one of his last as retirement talk grows
The UFC champion indicated his next title defense may be among the final fights of his career.
Al Jazeera · +14 outlets
Lucia Szabova wins UFC debut with late TKO over Tainara Lisboa at UFC Vegas 123
The OKTAGON double champion stopped Tainara Lisboa in her promotional debut, one of the night's notable results.
MMA Junkie · +10 outlets
Oleksandr Usyk targets David Benavidez at cruiserweight in career final chapter
Usyk plans a drop to 200 pounds for a title showdown with the undefeated Benavidez to close his career.
BBC · +13 outlets
Deontay Wilder agrees to fight a former champion on the Fury vs. Joshua card
Wilder is set to appear on the undercard of the planned Fury vs. Joshua event.
Boxing News Online · +14 outlets

The Book18 stories ›

DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics pull Utah prediction market plans after Kalshi felony charges
Utah brought 14 criminal charges against Kalshi this week, and the regulatory crackdown is prompting licensed sportsbooks to retreat from prediction market prod
Sbcamericas · +6 outlets
Kalshi valued at $40bn as NFL blocks Saquon Barkley's Polymarket deal
Prediction market Kalshi reached a $40 billion valuation while the NFL moved to block a player endorsement deal with rival Polymarket, highlighting the sector's
Sbcamericas · +2 outlets
Nevada sports betting handle falls to $713M in September as mobile share grows
Nevada's monthly handle declined while mobile wagering accounted for a larger share of total volume, continuing the state's shift away from retail sportsbooks.
Legal Sports Betting · +1 outlets
New Jersey September sports betting handle hits $1.09B, revenue $77M
New Jersey retained its position as one of the largest US wagering markets with nine-figure monthly revenue for operators.
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NCAA joins IC360 Bad Actor Program to fight betting-related abuse of athletes
The NCAA becomes the first US sports governing body to join Integrity Compliance 360's program, working with sportsbooks and prediction markets to flag abusive
Sbcamericas · +13 outlets
Illinois sports betting handle tops $1 billion in August
Illinois crossed the billion-dollar monthly handle threshold, underscoring the scale of the state's online wagering market.
Betting News · +14 outlets