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Kimi Antonelli clinches F1 title in Mexico, becomes youngest world champion at 20
Antonelli's first championship at 20 years old ends Italy's wait for a homegrown F1 title and sets a new age record in the sport's 76-year history.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
Buccaneers beat Falcons 16-0 without completing a pass, first such win since 1974
Tampa Bay rushed for a franchise-record 324 yards and intercepted Michael Penix Jr. four times in a rain-soaked shutout.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Lamar Jackson needs thumb surgery, headed to Ravens injured reserve
Jackson returned Sunday after missing three games but was injured against Buffalo, leaving Baltimore down to an undrafted rookie at quarterback.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Lions linebacker Jack Campbell carted off, taken to hospital in Vikings game
The All-Pro was placed on a backboard and transported to a hospital, prompting an emotional scene among Detroit teammates.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Florida State fires Mike Norvell amid 3-5 season in seventh year
Norvell leaves with a reported $50 million buyout after a 41-39 tenure, with Rick Stockstill serving as interim coach.
ESPN · +14 outlets
AP Top 25: UCLA cracks top 5, Ohio State falls out of top 10; New Mexico ranked first time
The Week 10 poll reshuffle came a day before the first College Football Playoff committee rankings of the season.
ESPN · +14 outlets

NFL18 stories ›

Ravens' Lamar Jackson needs thumb surgery, will be placed on injured reserve
Jackson left Sunday's loss to Buffalo on the Ravens' first series, and the injury clouds both Baltimore's season and his contract status.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NFL to review additional Josh Jacobs allegations from police records release
The league is examining new physical and verbal abuse allegations against the Packers running back, raising questions about his standing in Green Bay.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Cardinals rally past Cowboys 33-30 in overtime as Jerry Jones backs Mike McCarthy
Gardner Minshew replaced Jacoby Brissett and erased a 14-0 deficit in Dallas, prompting fan backlash but no in-season coaching change from Jerry Jones.
Nbcsports · +5 outlets
Colts willing to trade Jonathan Taylor as teams show interest before deadline
Indianapolis is reportedly open to moving its star running back after dealing Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, with several clubs linked as suitors.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Eagles will not trade Saquon Barkley before Nov. 10 deadline
Philadelphia is keeping its star running back despite a rough start, ending speculation he could be moved.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Jaguars beat Colts 42-7 as Indianapolis benches Daniel Jones
Jacksonville's blowout win dropped the Colts to a quarterback change, with Anthony Richardson taking over and Coach Shane Steichen facing job security questions
Nbcsports · +13 outlets

NBA18 stories ›

Lakers sale to Mark Walter and Josh Kushner finalized at $12.5B valuation
The record-setting deal for the Lakers closed after three days of private talks, while Jeanie Buss accused her siblings of conspiring against her in court filin
ESPN · +13 outlets
Chet Holmgren out 8-10 weeks with knee injury as Thunder lose Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace
Oklahoma City's title defense is under strain after three rotation players went down, forcing the front office to reconsider its roster plan and abandon a plann
ESPN · +9 outlets
Victor Wembanyama scores season-high 43 points on career-high 34 shots in Spurs win
The Spurs center's outburst against Minnesota came as injuries thinned the league's star ranks and drew Curry comparisons and MVP talk.
ESPN · +14 outlets
NBA opens 2026-27 season with wave of injuries to star players
Teams and analysts are tracing the early-season injury surge, including Anthony Edwards and Kawhi Leonard, to new player-preservation methods and schedule load.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets
Steph Curry and Draymond Green ruled out for Warriors-Clippers back-to-back
Golden State sat both veterans on the front end of a back-to-back, leaving the Clippers matchup short of star power.
Yahoo Sports · +8 outlets
Kyrie Irving trade rumors build as Pistons and Rockets are urged to pursue Mavericks guard
Speculation around Irving's Dallas future grew after a strong start alongside Cooper Flagg, though insiders say any deal would require a massive overpay.
Yahoo Sports · +5 outlets

MLB18 stories ›

Astros hire Cardinals exec Randy Flores as new general manager
Flores, a longtime Cardinals assistant GM, succeeds Dana Brown atop Houston's front office after a search that reportedly involved 10 known candidates.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Jerry Koosman, who closed out Mets' 1969 World Series win, dies at 83
The All-Star left-hander spent 12 of his 19 seasons in New York and had his No. 36 retired by the Mets.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Padres decline options on Pivetta, Giolito, Canning; exercise option on Hart
The moves send Pivetta, Giolito, Canning and Miguel Andujar to free agency while keeping Kyle Hart in the rotation mix for 2027.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Brewers win first World Series; parade draws statewide celebration
Milwaukee captured its first championship in franchise history, ending a title drought celebrated across Wisconsin.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Gold Glove winners announced; Walker, Olson win fourth, Abreu third straight
Awards were selected by managers and coaches with 25 percent of the total determined by SABR's Defensive Index.
Mlbtraderumors · +14 outlets
Red Sox exercise $8.25M option on reliever Garrett Whitlock
Boston keeps the right-hander, who posted a 1.72 ERA, as the primary bridge to closer Aroldis Chapman in 2027.
Mlbtraderumors · +5 outlets

NHL18 stories ›

Nikita Kucherov informs Lightning he won't re-sign, requests trade
The star winger's request puts Tampa Bay in trade talks around one of the league's top scorers while he remains under contract.
Canucks Army · +8 outlets
Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin as team explores trade options
Detroit suspended its captain without pay after he said he no longer wanted to play for the club, and says it will wait for the right deal.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Lightning's initial contract offer to Kucherov revealed amid trade request
Reported details of Tampa Bay's extension offer frame how far apart the sides were before the request.
Heavy.com · +13 outlets
Jon Cooper says Kucherov 'committed' to Lightning despite trade request
Tampa Bay's coach publicly backs his star while the front office weighs trade options.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Matt Pavelich, first linesman inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame, dies at 92
Pavelich worked over 1,700 NHL games and was the first official at his position enshrined in the Hall.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Devils trade goalie to Capitals after Connor Hellebuyck blockbuster
New Jersey moves a netminder to Washington in the latest ripple from the goalie market.
Yahoo Sports · +14 outlets

CFB18 stories ›

Florida State fires Mike Norvell in seventh season amid 3-5 start, Stockstill named interim
Norvell's dismissal comes after a fan revolt and a loss to Clemson, with Florida State absorbing a large buyout to move on mid-season.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Florida State opens coaching search as candidates and hot-board names emerge
Multiple outlets survey the candidate pool for a program that must decide how attractive the Florida State job remains after a three-year slide.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
USC stuns No. 2 Ohio State 30-18, reviving CFP hopes and Riley's standing
The upset reshapes the playoff picture and eases pressure on Lincoln Riley amid questions about his future.
ESPN · +7 outlets
Miami, UCLA, Utah move up in polls before first College Football Playoff ranking
Miami holds the top spot while UCLA and Utah surge, and Ohio State falls out of the AP top 10 ahead of the committee's first release.
ESPN · +14 outlets
CFP projections: bracket, seeds and top-12 outlook shift after chaotic Week 9
Analysts and outlets forecast how the selection committee may stack teams after several ranked teams lost.
ESPN · +6 outlets
One killed, eight injured in shooting outside Magic City Classic in Birmingham
Police said the mass shooting occurred just outside Legion Field after the annual Alabama A&M versus Alabama State game.
ESPN · +14 outlets

CBB18 stories ›

UConn's Dan Hurley signs two-year extension through 2031-32, keeping roughly $8M annual salary
The extension locks in the two-time national champion coach at his current pay level as UConn builds its roster around him.
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LSU lands five-star center Xavier Young, takes No. 1 spot in 2027 recruiting class rankings
Young plans to reclassify into 2027 and must spend at least two years in college before NBA draft eligibility, giving LSU its first-ever No. 1 class.
ESPN · +3 outlets
North Carolina lands Demarcus Henry, No. 2 recruit in 2027 class, its highest-ranked commit since 2019
Henry's commitment is a major recruiting win for the Tar Heels and reshapes the top of the 2027 class.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Five-star forward Zion Green commits to Alabama, joining top-25 recruit Chase Lumpkin
Alabama adds a second top-25 pledge in the 2027 cycle, boosting its class nationally.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Illinois star David Mirkovic has emergency appendectomy, latest setback after offseason foot surgery
Mirkovic was already expected to miss the start of the season recovering from foot surgery.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Notre Dame rallies past Villanova in Rome at the Eternal City Tip-Off season opener
The Rome event opened the 2026-27 season with a power-conference matchup played abroad.
ESPN · +12 outlets

Soccer18 stories ›

Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield for first win there since 2012, open three-point Premier League lead
Havertz's goal ended a 14-year Anfield drought for Arsenal and lifted them clear at the top of the table.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Man United lose 2-0 at Chelsea as Lisandro Martinez is sent off, piling pressure on Carrick
United's ninth game of the season left them on seven points and facing renewed questions about a relegation fight.
BBC · +14 outlets
Brighton beat Manchester City 1-0 for a second straight defeat of the Premier League leaders
An early Ayari goal and a strong goalkeeping display gave Brighton their first away league win at City.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Real Madrid win 3-0 at Racing Santander for a fourth straight La Liga victory
Mbappe and Bellingham scored as Madrid moved within three points of Barcelona at the top of La Liga.
ESPN · +10 outlets
China state TV does not air La Liga games again as Mbappe Mao Zedong fallout continues
The blackout of Spanish top-flight matches in China raises fears of an NBA-style prolonged freeze for Real Madrid.
BBC · +12 outlets
Carrick brushes off talk of Man United being in a Premier League relegation battle
Analysis of United's points-per-game pace suggests they would struggle to reach 30 points over a full season.
ESPN · +9 outlets

Motor18 stories ›

Antonelli, 20, becomes youngest F1 world champion as Verstappen wins Mexico City GP
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli clinched his maiden title with a third-place finish in Mexico, beating Sebastian Vettel's record for the youngest champion, while
ESPN · +15 outlets
William Byron wins Martinsville Chase race, tightens NASCAR Cup title picture
Byron dominated at Martinsville Speedway to take a crucial playoff victory as the Cup Series championship field narrowed toward the season finale.
Heavy.com · +13 outlets
Yamaha withdraws from Qatar MotoGP race over Middle East safety concerns
Yamaha's boycott of the Qatar Grand Prix, affecting its factory and Pramac teams, prompted MotoGP to warn of sporting consequences and raised questions about F1
ESPN · +14 outlets
NASCAR Cup Series points standings update after Martinsville Chase race
The playoff picture shifted at Martinsville, with Kyle Larson's title hopes still in play as the Cup Series heads to its championship-deciding race.
The Tennessean · +13 outlets
Bottas unhurt after 300km/h suspension failure red-flags Mexico City GP
Valtteri Bottas was taken for medical checks after a huge crash at turn one stopped the race, an incident that also reshuffled the running order.
Grande Prêmio · +6 outlets
Hamilton says Ferrari has 'big, big problems' after Leclerc incident in Mexico
Hamilton was pushed out of the lead by teammate Charles Leclerc, who received a five-second penalty that stewards later explained, exposing friction inside Ferr
ESPN · +14 outlets

Golf18 stories ›

Andrew Novak wins Mexico Open by five shots for first individual PGA Tour title
Novak's breakthrough individual win came after a 62 gave him a six-shot lead going into the final round.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Darren Fichardt eagles 18th to win Simmons Bank Championship and reach Champions finale
Fichardt's one-shot win over Zach Johnson is his first PGA Tour Champions title and secures a spot in the season finale.
ESPN · +6 outlets
Sergio Garcia confirms LIV Golf exit and targets Ryder Cup return
Garcia's departure is the latest high-profile exit amid continued uncertainty over LIV Golf's future.
Golfmagic · +10 outlets
DP World Tour faces financial pressure as LIV Golf stars prepare 2027 return
Reports frame the returning LIV players as a financial boost the DP World Tour cannot ignore despite controversy.
Golfmagic · +6 outlets
Bryson DeChambeau says LIV team made nearly $29m in 2025, downplays competing with PGA Tour
DeChambeau's comments on LIV 2.0 and its finances come as the league faces questions about its direction and reported financial strain.
The Golfing Gazette · +3 outlets
Miyu Yamashita defends LPGA Maybank Championship title, beating Yan Liu by two
Yamashita successfully defended her Maybank Championship crown on the LPGA Tour.
ESPN · +14 outlets

Tennis18 stories ›

Alcaraz beats De Minaur 6-1, 6-4 to win Vienna Open, his fourth title of 2026
Alcaraz improved to 7-0 in career meetings with De Minaur while claiming the Erste Bank Open title in Vienna.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Zverev set to become world No. 1 for the first time on Monday
Zverev will take the top ranking despite losing to De Minaur in the Vienna semifinals, with Paris Masters officials praising his season.
The Times of India · +14 outlets
Ben Shelton set to hire Juan Carlos Ferrero, Carlos Alcaraz's former coach
Ferrero, who guided Alcaraz to multiple Grand Slam titles before their split, is reported to be joining Shelton's team.
The Times · +7 outlets
Vacherot beats Lehecka 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win Swiss Indoors for second career title
Vacherot, who beat Taylor Fritz in the semifinals, claimed his second ATP title in Basel.
ESPN · +8 outlets
Harriet Dart wins Guangzhou Open, her first WTA title
The British player came from a set down to beat Lilli Tagger in the final in China.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Leylah Fernandez loses three-set Japan Open final to Diana Shnaider
Fernandez reached her third WTA final of 2026 but fell short in Tokyo after beating Rakhimova in the semifinals.
ESPN · +13 outlets

Fights18 stories ›

FBI disrupts plot to target UFC event at White House with explosive drones
Federal authorities say a drone-based attack on the UFC's White House event was thwarted, putting security around the promotion's political showcase under scrut
CBS News · +13 outlets
Trump and Dana White kick off UFC event on White House South Lawn
The UFC staged a card on the White House grounds, an unusual pairing of a combat sports promotion with a sitting president's political calendar.
NBC News · +13 outlets
Tom Nolan knocks out Renato Moicano after controversial referee stand-up at UFC Vegas 123
Nolan's main event finish was overshadowed by a disputed stand-up that officials and fighters said changed the course of the fight.
Yahoo Sports · +9 outlets
Canelo Alvarez beats Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision to reclaim title
The Mexican star returned to the win column in a WBC title fight, with Munguia and Espinoza also defending belts on the card.
ESPN · +13 outlets
Moicano declines to appeal Vegas 123 loss but tells referee Dan Miragliotta to 'go f--- himself'
The Brazilian said he would not seek a review or punishment after the disputed stand-up, while confirming he was taken to a hospital after the loss.
MMA Mania · +7 outlets
Conor McGregor vows his 'final fight' will outdo Canelo Alvarez at the box office
McGregor, still sidelined by injury, talked up his drawing power and compared his planned return to Canelo's numbers.
MMA Mania · +8 outlets

The Book18 stories ›

Trial opens in New York for two ex-MLB pitchers charged in sports betting case
The federal fraud case against former Cleveland Guardians pitchers is the rare criminal prosecution tied to the sports betting market, drawing national attentio
UA.NEWS · +10 outlets
Federal and state officials ramp up scrutiny of DraftKings and other sports betting apps
Regulators are intensifying oversight of sportsbook operators as the industry faces growing political and compliance pressure.
CDC Gaming · +2 outlets
NCAA joins initiative to protect college athletes from sports betting abuse
The NCAA is backing a program aimed at shielding student athletes from harassment and abuse tied to wagering on college sports.
Gambling News · +7 outlets
Nebraska voters to decide on online sports betting and property-tax relief
A state ballot measure would legalize online sports betting, adding Nebraska to the list of states weighing expansion at the polls.
KHGI · +14 outlets
North Carolina sports betting revenue jumps 33% in September
The state's September revenue gain underscores the rapid ramp of its relatively new legal sports betting market.
InterGame Online · +2 outlets
Massachusetts sports betting handle reaches $772.9M in September 2026
Massachusetts posted a sizable monthly handle as a mature northeastern market.
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