MLB proposes delaying salary cap until 2028; union swiftly rejects latest offer
The league's proposal would phase in a cap and floor starting in 2028 as the Dec. 1 CBA expiration approaches, raising work stoppage risk.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Man United rally from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 in Champions League
United ended a nine-game winless run with a second-half comeback at Old Trafford after fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch in protest at the 2-0 deficit.
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NFL trade deadline frenzy: Jonathan Taylor, Justin Herbert among names drawing interest
Teams are probing the market for star running backs and quarterbacks as the deadline approaches, with the Colts setting a high price for Taylor.
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Ravens name rookie Joe Fagnano starter vs. Jaguars with Jackson, Huntley injured
Fagnano will make his first career NFL start Thursday, with Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley expected to land on injured reserve.
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Dumont family takes over as controlling owners of the Dallas Mavericks
The Dumonts bought out Miriam Adelson's shares of the Mavericks, consolidating control of the NBA franchise.
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Bills release safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson after one-game spitting suspension
Buffalo cut the veteran defensive back days after he served a suspension for spitting at Raiders tight end Brock Bowers.
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Haas drops Esteban Ocon for rest of 2026 F1 season after team row
Haas said Ocon will not compete for the team again this season, with Rafael Camara set to debut in Sao Paulo.
BBC · +14 outlets
Bayern beat Atletico Madrid 2-0 in Champions League despite injury absences
Goals from Lennart Karl and Konrad Laimer secured the points in Madrid with a depleted Bayern squad.
sports.yahoo · +14 outlets
MLB free agency opens: top-50 rankings and contract projections
Tarik Skubal headlines a shallow class as teams begin offseason maneuvering.
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Bears' Caleb Williams draws MVP buzz; Chicago beats Seahawks as D'Andre Swift scores three
Williams's play and Swift's three-touchdown day powered a statement win over Seattle, lifting Chicago's profile in power rankings and MVP talk.
BBC · +4 outlets
NFL power rankings: Bills take No. 1, Bears vault into top three
Week 9 rankings reshuffle after Buffalo's win over Baltimore and Chicago's statement victory over Seattle.
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West Ham sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo, approach Scott Parker
West Ham are in talks with Scott Parker as a replacement after dismissing Nuno.
BBC · +14 outlets
CFP rankings debut: bubble watch and playoff tiers for 29 contenders
ESPN broke down every candidate's chances of landing a bid ahead of the first College Football Playoff rankings release.
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Colts extend DT Adetomiwa Adebawore on two-year, $35M deal, rebuff trade interest
Indianapolis locked up the up-and-coming defensive tackle rather than move him before the deadline.
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NYC Marathon runner Rachel Apa, 24, dies after collapsing two miles from finish
The former Division I athlete was running her first marathon when she collapsed on Sunday and later died.
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Jon Rahm open to PGA Tour return penalties as LIV future stays uncertain
Rahm said he does not know his 2027 path and would accept discipline similar to Brooks Koepka's, while Lee Westwood remains unsigned by LIV.
BBC · +14 outlets
Giants extend CB Greg Newsome III on three-year, $46M deal
New York locked up the cornerback who had been playing on a one-year deal signed in March.
CBS Sports · +1 outlets
Nordic nations and others pledge to boycott hockey worlds over Russia
Six European federations refused to face Russia at the ice hockey World Championship after a CAS decision.
ESPN · +1 outlets