The second-year expansion franchise claimed the championship 68-63 at Chase Center, with Gabby Williams scoring 30 points and taking Finals MVP honors.

The Trojans kept their College Football Playoff hopes alive while Ohio State's quarterback situation and playoff path both grew murkier.

The transaction, expected to be formally signed soon, would set a record valuation for an NBA franchise.

The 36-year-old Alvarez dominated Christian Mbilli in Riyadh to win back the belt he had lost.

Hamilton's pole came as Kimi Antonelli, chasing the championship lead, described driving tense and tired on the cusp of the title.

The renewed scrutiny follows a public records release from the Hobart/Lawrence Police Department detailing allegations of physical and verbal abuse.

Indianapolis reversing course on its star running back would make one of the biggest names available ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

Police records released Friday show three more women told investigators Jacobs abused them after his May arrest, putting a suspension in play.

The ruling restores a massive class-action judgment over out-of-market game pricing while ordering a new trial on damages, and the NFL is expected to appeal fur

The former Chargers quarterback, currently coaching high school football, has become the leading candidate to take over the Wolfpack.

The season-ending injury removes a cornerstone of Washington's defensive line and scuttles trade talks the team had been having.

Carolina made multiple defensive staff changes after a Thursday night loss to the Packers left its playoff hopes reeling.

The record-setting Lakers transaction finalized after three days of secret talks, and it has revived a dispute among the six Buss siblings over the sale of thei

New York's title ends a half-century drought and follows a record comeback in Game 4 of the Finals against San Antonio.

Oklahoma City loses its All-NBA big man for roughly two months on top of extended absences for Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, fueling a leaguewide discussion

Philadelphia rested both stars and still won, with Tyrese Maxey scoring 38 and Jaylen Brown returning to the lineup.

San Antonio's star posted a season-high scoring total while taking a career-most shot attempts in the win over Minnesota.

Oklahoma City reversed course on the Agbaji agreement as it reconsiders roster and financial options in light of Holmgren's absence.

Koosman won 222 games and was the winning pitcher in Game 7 of the 1969 World Series for the Mets, who announced his death; his No. 36 is retired by the franchi

Milwaukee captured its first franchise title, drawing tributes from athletes and a citywide parade marked by Bob Uecker tributes.

A wave of options decisions puts top starters on the market, while Miami blocks Sandy Alcantara from hitting free agency.

Tampa Bay retains its front-line starter after an AL pennant run, though he is widely expected to be a top trade candidate this winter.

Houston fills its GM vacancy with a St. Louis front-office official, reshaping the club's baseball operations leadership.

The Orioles are walking away from the 2020 Gold Glover after an injury-plagued season, sending him to free agency.

The star winger's trade request from Tampa Bay is the biggest player-availability story of the early season and will shape the Lightning's roster and market for

Detroit has suspended its captain after he told the club he no longer wants to play there, with the club saying it will wait as long as necessary to find a trad

Pavelich was the first linesman inducted into the Hall and spent decades working the NHL's officiating lines.

The NHL Department of Player Safety disciplined Hodgson for charging and boarding Clarke earlier in the week.

Edmonton reported a positive update on Howard after winning 4-0, while Heineman faces likely additional discipline for the hit.

Montreal loses a top-pairing defenseman for roughly two weeks as its blue line absorbs the absence.

The Trojans' biggest Big Ten win to date reshapes the playoff picture and quiets hot-seat talk around Riley.

The Hurricanes avoided a major upset in Chapel Hill and enter a marquee Week 10 matchup unbeaten.

The Bulldogs' dominant rivalry win reasserts them as a playoff contender and shifts bracket projections.

Analysts project the first committee rankings with Ohio State's loss and Miami's narrow escape altering the top 12.

The conference's acknowledgment of the officiating mistake adds scrutiny to replay review in a close league result.

The Hoosiers stayed unbeaten with a backup quarterback, reinforcing their standing as a Big Ten playoff contender.

The Eternal City Tip-Off staged the year's first men's game in Rome, giving both programs an early neutral-site result.

The 16-year-old will reclassify into 2027 and must spend at least two years in college before NBA draft eligibility, part of a class that moved LSU to No. 1.

Henry is the Tar Heels' highest-ranked recruit since 2019 and one of the biggest names in a wave of top-20 commitments this cycle.

The deal keeps one of the sport's highest-paid coaches under contract for six more seasons after multiple national titles.

The Illinois star was already expected to miss the start of the season following offseason foot surgery.

Alabama adds a second elite pledge to a class that debuted in ESPN's updated recruiting rankings.

United's 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge leaves them on seven points from nine games and intensifies scrutiny on manager Michael Carrick.

Ayari's early goal gave Brighton a first away league win at City and handed the leaders back-to-back losses.

Hansi Flick's side retained top spot in La Liga with a rout at Spotify Camp Nou.

Fabio Silva's late equaliser earned Dortmund a point at the Allianz Arena after the Ballon d'Or winner failed from the spot.

Milan scored three first-half goals through Pulisic, Rabiot and Moreira to take the derby, days after Pulisic signed a new deal.

Mateta's early red card helped Spurs to a third consecutive league victory and eased pressure on manager Pierre Sage at Palace.

Hamilton beat Mercedes' George Russell by 0.009s to claim his first pole since joining Ferrari, giving the Scuderia its first pole of the 2026 season.

Tensions between the majority of riders and championship organizers intensified at Sepang, with Jack Miller saying 19 of 22 riders do not want to race in Qatar

The Mercedes driver can become Formula 1's youngest world champion on Sunday and said he will use melatonin to ensure sleep before the race.

Haas replaced Ocon with rookie Ryo Hirakawa without public explanation, and Ocon issued a statement denying French media reports of a physical confrontation wit

Lawson lost his ninth-place grid slot after the FIA stewards found a technical infringement on his Racing Bulls car.

Kvapil held off JR Motorsports teammate Justin Allgaier to keep his title hopes alive at Martinsville.

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.

The DP World Tour's stance on welcoming LIV players back in 2027 is driven by both competitive and financial considerations, per reports.

Koepka's public criticism of rule enforcement reignites debate about how consistently the PGA Tour polices its players.

The win is Yamashita's second straight at the Maybank Championship and cements her standing near the top of the LPGA rankings.

Player exits raise fresh questions about LIV Golf's long-term stability and competitive depth.

Laopakdee rallied from three shots back to become the second back-to-back winner of the Asia-Pacific Amateur, securing major championship starts.

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

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.

A growing number of withdrawals and injuries has renewed scrutiny of the length and density of the tour calendar ahead of the ATP Finals.

The Hall of Fame nomination opens debate over which of the four inductees should enter the Class of 2027.

The world No. 1 and top seed handed a walkover to Leylah Fernandez in Tokyo, adding to a run of late-season withdrawals.

Valentin Vacherot reached his first final of 2026 with a straight-sets win over sixth-seeded Taylor Fritz in Basel.

Nolan's third-round stoppage was overshadowed by referee Dan Miragliotta's decision to stand the fighters up, drawing widespread criticism from fighters and ana

Alvarez regained the WBC belt by dominant decision in Riyadh, headlining a card that also saw Munguia and Espinoza defend their titles.

Usyk plans to drop to 200 pounds for a title fight with Benavidez before retiring, moving away from heavyweight.

A heavyweight clash between Wilder and Opetaia is set for the undercard of the planned Fury vs Joshua event.

Dubois defended his WBO belt with a quick stoppage victory.

The featherweight veteran ended his UFC career with a knockout win and a six-figure bonus on the Halloween card.

Regulators are widening oversight of sportsbook operators, a headline risk for the largest US platforms.

A statewide ballot measure would legalize online sportsbooks and earmark revenue for property-tax relief.

Online casino expansion and revenue momentum cooled to the weakest quarterly pace on record.

Analysts frame the election as a swing factor for betting equities and prediction-market operators.

The column presses on whether prediction markets and similar products should be treated as gambling.

Market prices on Baltimore shifted sharply after the quarterback's injury.