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The 49ers won the first NFL regular season game ever played in Australia, drawing 100,021 fans in Melbourne. The Rays clinched the first playoff berth of 2026 on Saturday. Off the
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Houston Astros 3-1 on September 12, clinching a playoff berth and becoming the first team to secure a postseason spot in 2026. Junior Caminero hit a
The San Francisco 49ers have given head coach Kyle Shanahan a multiyear contract extension after he recovers from a July car crash that left him with a concussion, three broken rib
On Friday, September 11, 2026, MLB observed the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with league-wide ceremonies, special programming, and community service. All players wore comme
Rybakina beat Gauff to clinch the world No. 1 ranking and a Saturday final against Sabalenka, while NFL openers left a trail of injuries and the Clippers investigation moved into f
Rybakina clinches No. 1 and faces Sabalenka in Saturday's US Open final as the top two seeds contest their first major championship. Across professional sports, opening days produc
Elena Rybakina's comeback win over Coco Gauff clinches the world No. 1 ranking and sets up a championship match against Aryna Sabalenka on Sunday, while the Patriots' season opener
Elena Rybakina defeated Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open semifinal on September 11, guaranteeing the world No. 1 ranking. She will face top seed Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday'
The U.S. attorney's office in Brooklyn has initiated a criminal investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, owner Steve Ballmer, and Kawhi Leonard for alleged salary-cap circumven
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was placed on injured reserve after suffering a high-ankle sprain during the season-opening loss to Seattle. An MRI confirmed the inju
Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury in Thursday practice and is listed day-to-day with status uncertain for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, accord
Running back D'Andre Swift signed a three-year, $33.75 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears on Friday, September 11, featuring $27.5 million guaranteed. The deal locks
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams on Friday, September 11 at the MCG in Melbourne in the first-ever NFL regular season game played in Australia. A sell-out crow
The Dodgers placed superstar Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list to address left knee soreness and right biceps injuries during the stretch run. Manager Dave Roberts stated th
LeShon Johnson, who played running back for the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, and New York Giants from 1994-1999, was sentenced to five years in federal prison on September
LSU averted immediate expulsion by confirming it would not roster former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. An SEC vote on Thursday produced no penalty announcement, l
LSU removed former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris from its roster after the SEC filed an amended lawsuit threatening expulsion. LSU president Wade Rousse sent a let
The 2026 MLB playoff field heading into September 11 includes the Rays leading the AL East by 3 games, the Phillies leading the first NL Wild Card by 1 game over the Cubs, and the
American men guaranteed their first US Open finalist since 2003 as Shelton defeats Alcaraz in the latest finish in tournament history, while all four women's top seeds reach the se
The SEC's expulsion vote on LSU is scheduled for today, the same day the desk's morning report on the standoff still awaits resolution, while overnight tennis and NFL results add n
Baker Mayfield's contract standoff with Tampa Bay ended Tuesday with a $165 million extension that ties him for the third-highest-paid QB in football. Meanwhile, the SEC votes Thur
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13-10 in the 2026 NFL season opener on September 10. Patriots QB Drake Maye threw three interceptions in the fourth quarter,
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury on the opening drive of the September 10 season-opening win over New England and was ruled out before halftime. A fracture was
The Big Ten announced Wednesday it will broadcast live audio between game referees and replay officials during all conference football games and home non-conference matchups offici
Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff advanced to the US Open women's semifinals, marking the first time the top four seeds have reached that stage at the
The SEC's Thursday expulsion vote on LSU draws closer, LIV Golf's bankruptcy details harden, and the Big Ten expands its replay-audio transparency fix as new NFL and college contra
Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz at 3:34 a.m. ET in the latest US Open finish ever, guaranteeing an all-American men's semifinal. Meanwhile, the SEC scheduled Thursday's expulsi
Aaron Judge was activated for Tuesday's Yankees-Rockies game after three months sidelined by rib injury. The SEC escalates its LSU fight with a Thursday expulsion vote, while LIV G
American Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) in a quarterfinal that ended at 3:33 a.m. ET on September 9, the latest finish in
Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a three-year, $165 million extension on September 8, ending a months-long standoff over contract terms. The deal gives Mayfiel
Frances Tiafoe defeated Alex Michelsen 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10-6) on September 9 in a five-set quarterfinal comeback lasting 4 hours and 38 minutes. The victory marked the firs
LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday in New Jersey after the Saudi PIF ended funding, with a restructuring support agreement from BC Partners Credit. The league estimat
College Football Playoff officials triggered a mandatory negotiating period with ESPN on September 8 to discuss media rights for a potential 24-team playoff format beginning in 202
The SEC filed an amended federal complaint on Tuesday seeking explicit legal authority to expel LSU from the conference over recruitment of players with NFL contracts. The filing a
The College Sports Commission cleared $227 million in NIL deals during July and August 2026, nearly doubling the value of all deals processed in its first year. The two-month perio
The Rugby Football Union will extend Steve Borthwick's contract past the 2028 Six Nations to provide stability heading into the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. RFU performance d
Tuesday delivered convergence across four sports: Aaron Judge reinstated and set to play Wednesday, Bill Belichick declining comment as UNC's investigation widens, the SEC scheduli
Tuesday's news spans baseball's biggest return, college football's deepening scandal, unprecedented conference dominance, and legal escalation in the SEC's battle with LSU. The com
Tuesday brings convergence: Bill Belichick faces deepening scrutiny at UNC as an investigation widens, major college programs absorb opening-week injuries that will test depth thro
The New England Patriots signed cornerback Christian Gonzalez to a four-year, $135 million extension with $102 million guaranteed on September 8, making him the highest-paid corner
The SEC filed an amended federal complaint Tuesday seeking legal authority to expel LSU from the conference and scheduled a vote of presidents for Thursday on terminating the schoo
Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Monday and is expected to play in Tuesday's series opener against Colorado. The Yankees captain missed three months after
Zheng Qinwen defeated Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 in the US Open fourth round on September 7, erasing a 5-0 first-set deficit. The comeback marks the second consecutive match in which Zhe
The Mid-American Conference filed a formal appeal Tuesday to the NCAA FBS Oversight Committee and College Football Playoff requesting they overturn Michigan's 13-12 victory over We
Washington's starting running back Quaid Carr and backup Jayden Limar sustained significant injuries in the Apple Cup win over Washington State on September 7 and will miss extende
All 16 SEC teams won their season openers on September 3-5, marking the conference's first perfect opening weekend in 29 years. The conference faced only non-conference opponents,
A nearly two-hour power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium forced SMU and Florida State to play Monday night without stadium lights, coach-to-player communication systems, iPads, inst
Bill Belichick said Monday that his UNC football program maintains an atmosphere of compliance, denying he has lost control amid an ongoing university investigation. General manage
Cricket Australia approved privatization of the Big Bash League, moving forward with a sales process for the Melbourne Renegades with a target date of the 2027-28 season for new ow
Monday evening closes on Antonelli's Formula 1 victory from 19th, Alcaraz's wrist holding firm through four US Open rounds, and two major college football programs facing instituti
Monday brought a Formula 1 breakthrough in Italy, a college football season opener marred by officiating ambiguity, a tennis milestone for American men, and a college football prog
Monday's sports landscape spans a Formula 1 breakthrough, a college football officiating firestorm, and tennis momentum for American men. The common thread: performances that overr
The Padres and Diamondbacks are tied in losses with Arizona ahead by half a game in the National League Wild Card race. Their three-game series at Petco Park in late September will
Defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated 20th-seeded Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 on September 6 in the fourth round, reaching the quarterfinals. In his fourth competitive ma
England captain Joe Root endorsed Kevin Pietersen's appointment as specialist mentor to the white-ball squad on September 8, calling him 'always brilliant' for his willingness to m
No. 17 Washington beat Washington State 24-10 on September 6 in Seattle in the 118th meeting of the rivalry. Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. threw for 268 yards and a touchdown whi
No. 4 Notre Dame defeated Wisconsin 41-13 at Lambeau Field on Sept. 6, but safety Brauntae Johnson and defensive tackle Jason Onye both exited in the third quarter with lower left
Sunday's sports calendar produced historic comebacks and breakthrough moments across baseball, tennis, college football, and international motorsports, while an officiating decisio
A digest edition: the desk's verified and published stories from the last 36 hours, each in a sentence or two, newest first.
Baseball's September intensity produced three walk-off finishes in critical games across the majors Sunday morning, while a university football officiating decision and a collegiat
Bryce Underwood connected with JJ Buchanan on a Hail Mary as time expired to give Michigan a 13-12 victory over Western Michigan on September 5, but officials' decision to restore
Zheng Qinwen rallied from a set down to defeat No. 22 seed Madison Keys 1-6, 7-6 (3), 7-5 on September 5, 2026. In the same round, Anastasia Potapova upset No. 10 seed Amanda Anisi
No. 16 Michigan defeated Western Michigan 13-12 on a 47-yard Hail Mary with one second restored to the clock after replay review on September 6, 2026. The NBC broadcast clock showe
Frances Tiafoe, Alex Michelsen, and Ben Shelton all advanced to the quarterfinals at the 2026 US Open on September 7, marking the strongest American male presence at a major since
Riley Greene hit two home runs and drove in four runs across four consecutive plate appearances, leading the Tigers to a 6-0 shutout over the Guardians on September 6, 2026. Greene
Clemson lost to LSU 51-10 in Lane Kiffin's debut, marking Dabo Swinney's worst loss at the program. The defeat highlighted Swinney's decision to hire Chad Morris as offensive coord
The Cubs defeated the Marlins 6-5 on September 6, 2026, reaching 200 home runs for the first time this season while reliever Ryan Zeferjahn recorded his first save as a Cub. Michae
Boston placed All-Star center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela on the 10-day injured list on September 6 with a right quadriceps strain, retroactive to September 4. He is eligible to retur
Cardinals and Rockies players wore their hats tilted in silent protest on Saturday night following a Friday confrontation in which home-plate umpire Doug Eddings instructed rookie
Harrison Smith, released by the Minnesota Vikings in March, re-signed on a one-year deal worth $12.25 million with incentives reaching $16.25 million after the team's replacement,
Katie Taylor defeated Flora Pili on points at Croke Park in Dublin on September 5, 2026, retiring as an undisputed light-welterweight champion with a 26-1 professional record. The
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli secured his breakthrough Formula 1 victory at Monza on September 6, starting from 19th on the grid after an engine penalty and climbing to overtake team-ma
Katie Taylor closed her career undefeated in front of 80,000 at Croke Park while a full night of games produced walk-offs, milestones, and late controversy across baseball and coll
Saturday's action spans a criminal plea motion, historic record-breaking performances, personnel transitions in two leagues, and college football's mounting legal and financial fra
Saturday's sports calendar spans the consequences of business failures, legal escalation, and personnel upheaval across multiple leagues.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Friday, September 4, 2026, that she will step down at year-end after seven years leading the league. Her tenure saw two major labor nego
Colorado defeated Georgia Tech 14-13 in a season-opening college football game Thursday, September 4, as freshman quarterback Julian Lewis led a two-minute drill touchdown drive an
UMass upset Rutgers 37-21 on Thursday, September 4, 2026, ending a 16-game losing streak against FBS opponents as the nation's longest-active losing streak. Transfer quarterback Po
San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano hit a walk-off two-run home run off Yankees right-hander Paul Blackburn in the 10th inning on Friday, September 5 to give San Diego a 3-2 vi
Shane McClanahan, a key starter in Tampa Bay's rotation, was placed on the 15-day injured list on September 5, 2026, due to left forearm tightness, marking his second IL stint this
Ben Simmons, a former No. 1 pick and three-time All-Star, agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million veteran minimum contract with the Sacramento Kings. Simmons did not play in the 2025-26
No. 6 Oklahoma defeated UTEP 51-0 on September 4 in a season opener, with quarterback John Mateer throwing three touchdown passes and leading the Sooners to a 27-0 halftime advanta
No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka briefly halted her second-round match at the US Open to complain about a strong smell of cannabis on court. She defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 and a
On September 4, 2026, the Cleveland Guardians organization recorded four walk-off victories across its major league and minor league affiliates in approximately three hours. Three
Caitlin Clark finished with 14 points and 11 assists in her World Cup debut as the United States defeated China 94-61 on Friday, September 4 in Berlin. The victory extended the US
Judge William Jorden ruled Thursday, September 4 that LSU may sign players who have participated in NFL preseason, allowing Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris to join the roster. T
Friday's evening edition captures a day in which legal rulings, institutional authority, and on-field performance converged: Judge Jorden allowed LSU's former NFL players to suit u
Friday's midday picture is shaped by two competing narratives at the US Open: defending and seeded players advancing through physical and mental ordeal, and the tournament's govern
The morning brings a record baseball sale, a fresh federal lawsuit over college eligibility, NBA sanctions against the Clippers, and a US Open bracket thinning out by attrition as
The NBA concluded that the LA Clippers illegally circumvented the salary cap by routing millions of dollars to Kawhi Leonard through third-party companies. Owner Steve Ballmer face
UMass snapped a 16-game FBS losing streak with a 37-21 victory over Rutgers on Thursday night in New Jersey. The upset marks the largest point-spread victory since Kansas defeated
The Southeastern Conference filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday against LSU, Athletic Director Verge Ausberry, and head football coach Lane Kiffin, arguing the SEC has First Amendm
Michael Lombardi, general manager of North Carolina's football program, resigned on Thursday after being on paid administrative leave since late July. The internal investigation th
Mark Sanchez, a former Jets first-round pick and Fox Sports analyst, filed a motion to plead guilty in Marion Superior Court on Thursday in connection with an October 2025 stabbing
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 on Thursday, September 3, 2026, improving their head-to-head tiebreaker to 4-2 and narrowing their deficit to a half-game
Alex Eala and Coco Gauff advanced to the US Open third round with straight-sets victories on Thursday. Naomi Osaka defeated Katerina Siniakova in three sets after a second-set coll
49ers defensive end Sam Okuayinonu will not play Thursday, September 5 against the Rams in Melbourne due to a foot injury. He did not travel with the team to Australia. Tight end G
Felix Auger-Aliassime, seeded third at the US Open, lost to unseeded Karen Khachanov 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-2 6-2 on September 3. Auger-Aliassime reported experiencing dizziness and visio
India's Smriti Mandhana scored 124 runs against Hong Kong Women at the Women's T20 Asia Cup, surpassing Mithali Raj's 10,868 to become cricket's all-time leading women's run-scorer
Stan Kroenke is acquiring the Los Angeles Angels for $4 billion, an MLB record. The deal includes Angels Broadcast Television (ABTV) and radio broadcaster KLAA-AM. Closing is expec
Top seed Alexander Zverev defeated Quentin Halys 6-4 4-6 7-6 (7-3) 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 in a four-hour, 33-minute match that finished at 02:15 local time on Friday, September 4. The finis
Thursday evening brought the day's legal and competitive pictures into sharper focus: the Clippers' NBA penalties now carry parallel federal scrutiny, LSU faces both a state court
The Clippers' salary-cap penalties from Wednesday now carry a federal thread, as the SEC confirmed it is seeking information from Daktronics over Kawhi Leonard's endorsement deals,
Thursday brings enforcement decisions across three sports: the NBA concluded its year-long Clippers investigation with five forfeited draft picks and owner Ballmer's suspension, th
No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka defeated Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in 53 minutes Wednesday night at the US Open, advancing to the third round with a dominant serve and early-set dominanc
Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets agreed to a five-year, $208 million contract extension on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The deal, worth $41.6 million per year, is less than th
Defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz rebounded from a first-set loss to defeat Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday night in his return after a four-month right wrist i
Ronald Acuña Jr. became the fastest player in MLB history to join the 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases club, achieving the milestone on September 2, 2026, in his 904th game. He h
Amazon Prime Video has secured exclusive local streaming rights for six NHL teams (Carolina, Anaheim, Columbus, Dallas, Minnesota, St. Louis) beginning the 2026-27 season in a mult
Georgia attorney general Chris Carr has urged SEC commissioner Greg Sankey to suspend or expel LSU from the conference if the Tigers roster former NFL players. A Louisiana judge is
Kate Koval, a Ukrainian junior center for LSU women's basketball, quit the team on August 23 after learning coach Kim Mulkey signed 17-year-old Russian pro Anna Minaeva in April. K
No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula defeated Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-1 in 56 minutes on September 2, while No. 26 Emma Navarro rallied past Caty McNally 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 at a rain-delayed US Open. B
Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak named Kirk Cousins, 38, as the starter for Week 1 against Miami on September 13, passing over No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza threw int
Victory+, the sports streamer backed by the Dallas Stars with rights to NHL, MLB, NWSL, WNBA, and high school football, ceased operations after its parent company dissolved it, cit
Wednesday's evening turn belonged to the NBA's punishment of the Clippers and Steve Ballmer, with the SEC now separately questioning Daktronics over the same Kawhi Leonard arrangem
Wednesday brought decisive moves across tennis, soccer, football, and media rights. Carlos Alcaraz's commanding return from injury, Stan Kroenke's definitive Angels agreement, and
Sports moved decisively Wednesday across tennis, soccer, football, and business. Carlos Alcaraz won his first match in four months, Stan Kroenke reached a definitive agreement to b
The NCAA closed its investigation into University of Cincinnati regarding gambling activity by former quarterback Brendan Sorsby with no punishment to the institution. The student-
St. Louis defeated Los Angeles 13-8 at Dodger Stadium with 13 hits and five home runs, scoring in six different innings. The Cardinals' offensive display came during the playoff-ra
San Diego promoted prospect Ethan Salas, 20, to the major leagues for the final month of the season. According to CBS Sports, Salas would be the youngest active catcher in MLB sinc
TMRW Sports' women's TGL has secured a multiyear media rights deal with ESPN/ABC and ION to broadcast 15 match days beginning November 8, 2026. The 15 match days are expected to sp
The New Jersey Devils acquired 24-year-old winger Luke Evangelista from Nashville on September 1 in exchange for a conditional 2028 first-round pick and a second-round pick in the
Netflix has signed a multiyear commercial distribution agreement with EverPass Media to deliver its expanded NFL package to bars and restaurants. The move positions Netflix alongsi
The PGA Tour is revamping its fan code of conduct and deploying new security measures for the 2027 season in response to player concerns about sports betting-influenced fan behavio
The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking information from Daktronics regarding a potential undisclosed endorsement deal with Kawhi Leonard, according to a disclosure made
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is reviewing Bill Simmons's admission that he had his daughter's boyfriend place proxy bets on his FanDuel account. FanDuel has voided the bets
Tuesday evening brought admissions of rule-breaking in legal sportsbooks, a landmark ownership transition in baseball, and the completion of the English transfer window. The day sh
Tuesday's transfer deadlines locked in major moves across European soccer, while Alcaraz advanced at the US Open after four months away and UCLA dismissed its athletic director ove
Tennis and baseball saw major shifts on the US Open's opening day and in the regular season stretch. Djokovic fell in the first round for the first time at Flushing Meadows, while
Colton Cowser made a leaping home-run robbery at Coors Field to end the game and lift the Baltimore Orioles to .500 for the first time since April. The play marked a five-month cli
Manchester City have agreed to pay £125 million to Chelsea for midfielder Enzo Fernandez, equalling the joint-British transfer record. Fernandez, 25, will undergo a medical and sig
The Chicago Sky have ended Skylar Diggins' season due to a right knee injury after she appeared in just 19 games in her first year with the franchise. Diggins, signed as a marquee
UCLA fired Athletic Director Martin Jarmond on Monday, September 1, 2026, and paid him a $6.5 million buyout, citing a significant financial deficit. Jarmond's departure comes days
The English transfer window closed at 23:00 BST on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with confirmed signings across the Premier League, EFL, and Scottish Premiership. Major deals include
The SEC said it will fight a Louisiana court order that would allow former NFL players to compete in college sports. The legal challenge centers on the conference's authority to en
Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love's Week 1 status against the Chargers is in genuine doubt after suffering an ankle sprain in the Las Vegas preseason opener on August 13
East Mississippi Community College fired head football coach Buddy Stephens after 18 seasons and five national championships. Stephens publicly criticized his conference's new ten-
The BBC is discontinuing Ski Sunday after nearly 50 years, with the program's final broadcast scheduled before the 2027 season. The decision follows BBC budget cuts and shifting au
NFL rosters locked in after Sunday's 6 p.m. deadline with trades and two open disciplinary cases, while Djokovic's first-round US Open exit and Scheffler's earnings milestone round
NFL rosters settled into shape after Sunday's 6 p.m. deadline, with two off-field cases still open, while Djokovic's first-round exit reshaped the US Open draw.
The NFL's 53-man roster deadline on Sunday produced notable trades and one arrest that will shape opening-day depth charts. Djokovic's first-round exit at the US Open marked a hist
Hall of Fame defensive tackle Aaron Donald, 35, ended his retirement and re-signed with the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year contract worth $20 million, plus $10 million in incentive
The NFL placed Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner's exempt list on August 30, 2026, rendering him ineligible to play while facing misdemeanor charges of
Baltimore acquired outfielder Luis Robert Jr., 29, off outright waivers from the Mets on August 31. The Orioles are one game behind the Guardians for a wild-card berth despite a su
Scottie Scheffler won the 2026 Tour Championship at East Lake with a 16-under score, breaking Tiger Woods' all-time PGA Tour career earnings record at $130.39 million and capturing
Max Scherzer struck out 10 batters on August 30, 2026, moving past Gaylord Perry into ninth place on baseball's all-time strikeouts list with 3,535 career strikeouts.
Novak Djokovic, ranked No. 5, lost to world No. 49 Mariano Navone in a five-set marathon at the US Open on August 31, marking his first first-round exit at the tournament. Venus Wi
Aryna Sabalenka opened her 2026 US Open campaign with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Camila Osorio, beginning her pursuit of a third consecutive title. Her ranking lead over rivals has sh
Pariba Little League of Willemstad, Curaçao defeated Paseo Verde Little League of Henderson, Nevada 11-2 in the championship game. The victory marks Curaçao's second Little League
Rosters were finalized league-wide by the 6 p.m. cutdown deadline, a Colts receiver was arrested on DWI charges hours after his preseason debut, and boxing's presumed next heavywei
NFL teams finalized their 53-man rosters ahead of Sunday's 6 p.m. ET deadline, with trades and injury updates dominating the day, while Shohei Ohtani's pitching timeline extended a
Filip Hrgović stunned favored Moses Itauma to claim the IBF heavyweight title, South Africa leveled its rugby series against New Zealand, and Bill Belichick's UNC team beat TCU in
Six-time Pro Bowler Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday on two preliminary DUI misdemeanor charges, hours after catching one pass in the Colts' preseason loss to Detroit. Allen
Hrgovic, an Olympic bronze medallist, knocked out the heavily favored 21-year-old Itauma in the ninth round at London's O2 Arena after trailing on all eight rounds on the judges' c
JJ Wetherholt, the Cardinals' second baseman and a Rookie of the Year candidate, was placed on the injured list before Sunday's series finale against the Pirates. The injury is rig
All 32 NFL teams must reduce their rosters from 90 players to 53 by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Teams can retain up to 17 practice squad members, including one internatio
The Red Sox activated outfielder Roman Anthony and shortstop Trevor Story from the injured list on Sunday after each missed more than three months. Both players expressed readiness
The Chicago Bears traded defensive tackle Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons for cornerback Clark Phillips and a fifth-round pick ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. Dexter, a 2
North Carolina defeated TCU 15-10 in Ireland in the 2026 season opener, a 34-point swing from a 48-14 loss to the Horned Frogs last year. Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. made his Tar
Odell Beckham Jr., 33, earned a spot on the New York Giants' initial 53-man roster after missing the entire 2025 season. He reunites with head coach John Harbaugh and enters a wide
The Hillsborough County Commission voted 5-2 Friday to approve $876 million in public funding from Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa for the Tampa Bay Rays' new $2.36 billi
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hit three home runs in the Cubs' 17-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on August 29, 2026. The Cubs scored six homers total in the game.
Buffalo sent a 2027 seventh-round pick to Indianapolis in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick and center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, per Tom Pelissero's reporting. Van Pran-Granger,
The NFL and NFLPA are in active negotiations to finalize terms for player participation in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Central questions include injury insuranc
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced Shohei Ohtani will not pitch Sunday following continued soreness. Roberts stated Ohtani is "not 100%" and his return timeline remains unclear
Cale Makar's $163.2 million extension set a new NHL ceiling for defenseman pay, while elsewhere in the sports landscape a broadcaster faced legal citations, a journalist stepped ba
Owners, leagues, and unions spent the day setting prices and terms, from a $9.612 billion Seahawks sale to a $163.2 million goalie extension, while the field kept producing its own
Tampa and Hillsborough approved combined $876 million for a new Rays stadium as the project advanced to groundbreaking, while record-breaking contracts in hockey and labor gridlock
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar signed an eight-year, $163.2 million contract extension on Friday at a league-record $20.4 million annual average value, according to Yahoo
UEFA filed legal discovery motions in three U.S. federal courts against FIFA, Gianni Infantino, Thrive Capital, and Greg Maffei seeking documents about the failed FIFA Forward Ente
MLB has suspended a Dominican prospect from the Cleveland Guardians following an investigation that uncovered an age-fraud plot involving falsified records, fake certificates, and
Race leader Tadej Pogacar crashed with 33 kilometers remaining on stage eight of the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday and was forced to abandon the race. Medical examination revealed a
The Atlanta Braves announced that starting pitchers Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach will both undergo season-ending elbow surgery. The twin losses strike during the team'
Tarik Skubal pitched at Comerica Park on Friday night for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Detroit Tigers, his former team. It marked Skubal's 78th appearance at the ballpark bu
South Africa defeated New Zealand 33-26 on 29 August 2026 at Cape Town Stadium to level the three-match series at 1-1. The Springboks won through power rugby and tactical disciplin
The evening's stories center on two patterns: key players sidelined by injury across multiple sports, and labor negotiations stalled on fundamental terms with December deadlines ap
The Big Ten and SEC banned players with pro experience from college competition, directly confronting a Louisiana court order allowing their return. Elsewhere, the NFL closed out t
NFL owners unanimously approved the record $9.612 billion Seahawks sale on Wednesday, with the deal expected to close in September, while MLB's union rejected the league's free age
A federal judge in Dallas issued a temporary restraining order blocking the SEC and Commissioner Greg Sankey from overturning an injunction that grants high-school class of 2022 pl
MLB management proposed compressing free agency to a 2-3 week window and implementing a month-long transaction freeze as part of a broader salary-cap system. The Players Associatio
The Giants placed WR Calvin Austin on injured reserve after he tore his ACL in his right knee during Tuesday's training camp practice. Austin, signed to a one-year deal in the offs
Masai Russell of the United States clocked 12.09 seconds in the women's 100m hurdles, and Alison Dos Santos of Brazil ran 45.80 seconds in the 400m hurdles, each breaking the world
Connor Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner and 2025 NHL MVP, publicly requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets on August 27 after months of private discussions. The goalt
Caitlin Clark is on the injury report as probable for Indiana's Friday game against Connecticut while managing a persistent back problem. The Fever face a weeks-long break after th
CBS Sports broadcaster Tony Romo faces three citations from his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin: operating while intoxicated (first offense), unsafe passing on the right side, and poss
Forbes WNBA contributor Roberta F. Rodrigues announced a temporary break from women's basketball coverage on August 27, citing harassment and a hostile environment. She previously
The Big Ten and SEC have issued eligibility bans on players with professional experience, but a Louisiana court order explicitly allows some of those same players to return. The co
The Big Ten and SEC have issued immediate eligibility bans on players with professional experience, directly contradicting a Louisiana court order allowing some of those same athle
NFL owners voted unanimously Wednesday to ratify the league-record $9.612 billion sale of the Seattle Seahawks to a group led by venture capitalist Vinod Khosla's family. The deal
MLB formally proposed a restricted free-agency window with a December 21 signing deadline and a month-long transaction ban to create NFL- and NBA-style offseason urgency. The propo
Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith will miss the remainder of the regular season after suffering a non-contact leg injury in the third quarter of Sunday's 88-78 win over Toronto
The Brown County District Attorney's Office has charged Packers running back Josh Jacobs with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property tied to his May arrest
A British Medical Journal study found 25 percent of deceased former NFL players who died between 2016-21 showed signs of CTE. Pat McAfee has called for the NFL to provide lifetime
DeWanna Bonner, a 17-year WNBA veteran and 39-year-old free agent, signed with the Atlanta Dream following a buyout from the Phoenix Mercury. She joins Angel Reese for the playoff
Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves as an unrestricted free agent, using the taxpayer mid-level exception. The signing bolst
The women's 3-on-3 basketball league Unrivaled secured more than $100 million in Series C funding, doubling its valuation in one year to $650 million. Players retain a 30% ownershi
The Los Angeles Rams acquired wide receiver Tutu Atwell from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for running back Jarquez Hunter, according to reporting first by ESPN. The late-preseaso
Chicago Sky-Indiana Fever game on NBC and Peacock drew 3.31 million viewers, highest regular-season audience for the league since opening weekend 1997. Incident involving fan Enes
Liverpool has reached an outline agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for winger Bradley Barcola at £120 million, comprised of a guaranteed £100 million plus £20 million in performan
The Big Ten and SEC eligibility bans remain on a collision course with a Louisiana court order as the day's other news, an Astros front-office shakeup, an NFL sale, and a run of ro
The Big Ten and SEC moved to bar athletes with professional experience from college competition, setting conference rules directly against a Louisiana court order that has already
The Big Ten and SEC moved to block athletes with professional contracts from returning to college, but Louisiana courts have already granted relief to NFL-affiliated players seekin
The NFL has ended its nearly 80-year Pro Bowl competition, replacing the televised all-star game with a recognition-only honor bestowed on 88 selected players. The move follows thr
On August 25, the Big Ten voted unanimously to prohibit football players who signed pro contracts, appeared on pro rosters, or declared for the NFL Draft as underclassmen from comp
The Big Ten voted unanimously on Tuesday to prohibit football players with NFL contracts or professional roster experience from competing in college, followed by an SEC ban that sa
Danny Pinter, the Ravens' newly signed center competing to start, tore his patellar tendon during a joint practice with Minnesota and was placed on injured reserve, ending his 2026
The NWSL signed Roku to stream its Sunday night package beginning August 30, 2026, replacing Victory+ through the remainder of the season (eight games) and continuing into 2027 (25
Raheem Sterling, 31, has been charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide, and failing to provide a specimen following a single-vehicle crash on the M3 motorway on
Angel Reese set single-game and single-season WNBA rebounding records Monday as the day's sports news split between on-field milestones and off-field upheaval, from Houston's front
Angel Reese shattered two WNBA rebounding records in a single game Monday as Atlanta topped Los Angeles, while England's cricket discipline crisis deepened with Brydon Carse remove
England removed fast bowler Brydon Carse from its squad for the second Test against Pakistan after he was filmed in handcuffs outside a Derby bar, with accounts differing on whethe
The Houston Astros mutually agreed to part ways with GM Dana Brown on August 24, 2026, according to Front Office Sports. Owner Jim Crane has appointed himself interim lead for base
Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter banned Enes Kanter Freedom indefinitely from Wintrust Arena following the former NBA player's ejection during Sunday's game against the Fever, per Y
MLB.com reported that Dana Brown and the Houston Astros parted ways as general manager, but the underlying article content could not be retrieved for verification. No confirmed det
Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro receiver Ja'Marr Chase limped off the practice field on Aug. 25, 2026, after suffering a knee injury, but walked off under his own power and reported min
Prediction-market platform Kalshi signed multiyear brand partnerships with the Braves, Red Sox, Dodgers, Padres, and Giants, bringing the total number of MLB teams with prediction-
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee during an offseason workout and is expected to miss six months recovering. Barring setbacks,
Sir Billy Boston, the first player to receive a knighthood in rugby league's 130-year history, has died aged 92. Boston, the 2006 World Snooker Champion, broke color barriers as th
The PGA Tour will replace the 22-year East Lake run of the Tour Championship with a two-week, World Cup-style group stage and sudden-death match play format beginning in 2028. Mult
England removed Brydon Carse from its Pakistan Test squad following his August 23 nightclub incident, Karl Ravech signed off from 33 years at ESPN, and Miyu Yamashita tied the LPGA
Josh Allen criticized media handling of Ed Oliver's family tragedy, Australia drew a Test series with a dominant performance from Mitchell Starc, and England faces an immediate dis
Pace bowler Brydon Carse was filmed in handcuffs outside a bar in Derby on August 23, 2026, and has been removed from England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan. The Engl
Graeme Dott, who won the World Snooker Championship in 2006, was found guilty of two counts of lewd and libidinous behaviour toward a girl and boy between 1993 and 2010. The convic
Miyu Yamashita shot a 23-under 257 over 72 holes to win the CPKC Women's Open by nine shots, tying the LPGA Tour scoring record. The 25-year-old Japanese player closed with a four-
The third stage of the Vuelta a Espana was called off on Monday due to severe hailstorms in the French Pyrenees with 15km remaining. Overall leader Tadej Pogacar and the field pull
ESPN announced RedZone at the US Open, marking the first time the RedZone brand, acquired as part of its NFL equity deal, will cover a sport other than football. The whip-around fe
Karl Ravech, who worked for ESPN for 33 years anchoring SportsCenter, Baseball Tonight, and Sunday Night Baseball, broadcast his final game on 24 August during the Little League Cl
Curtis Jones's move to Inter Milan concludes a months-long negotiation as Messi faces MLS discipline, but the evening's weight falls on two open investigations: the ECB examining B
Lando Norris claimed victory at Zandvoort through pit-stop strategy to cut Kimi Antonelli's championship lead to 83 points, while Josh Allen publicly defended Ed Oliver's right to
Inter Milan completed Curtis Jones's transfer from Liverpool for €35m, MLS disciplined Messi for an on-field incident, and WNBA games faced consecutive disruptions from objects thr
Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort by executing a two-stop pit strategy that built a tire offset to pass Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, who led after Max Verstappen's fi
Australia defeated Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs at Mackay, with Mitchell Starc taking 10 wickets in the match. The victory draws the series 1-1 after Australia's nine-wicke
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen publicly criticized how media outlets disclosed the death of teammate Ed Oliver's 2-year-old son, saying the player and his family should have controlle
Inter Milan finalized its signing of Curtis Jones, Messi drew an MLS fine for slapping an opponent, and a second night of WNBA court disruptions brought a lifetime ban, while the d
A federal jury's $9.25 million defamation award against The New York Times, Marc Stad's takeover of the Timberwolves and Lynx, and escalating WNBA spectator disruptions dominate a
Joe Root's second captaincy began with a three-day demolition of Pakistan at Headingley, while a federal jury handed The New York Times its first U.S. defamation loss in over 50 ye
Play was stopped during Chicago Sky versus Golden State Valkyries on Friday and Atlanta Dream versus Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday when objects were thrown from the stands. A male
Lionel Messi was fined by Major League Soccer after slapping Philadelphia Union player Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami's 2-2 draw on Wednesday. The incident occurred late in the
Inter Milan signed Curtis Jones from Liverpool for €35m total (€30m upfront plus €5m in add-ons), with the 25-year-old midfielder signing through 2031. The deal concludes a months-
Evening brings the firmest outcome yet: a federal jury held The New York Times liable for defamation for the first time in over 50 years, while tennis prize pools climb, England's
The US Open's prize pool continues climbing after player pressure, a federal jury held The New York Times liable for defamation for the first time in over 50 years, and England won
The US Open will pay out $108 million in 2026, a 20 percent jump from 2025, while a Seattle Times columnist's resignation surfaces a separate fight over what runs in sports pages.
Marc Stad acquired controlling ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx in a transaction valuing both franchises at $4.5 billion, making it the fourth-largest NBA
England defeated Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley in the opening Test of Joe Root's second stint as captain, winning inside three days. England now leads the three
A jury in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama found The New York Times liable for defamation and false light invasion of privacy over a March 2023 article that
Matt Calkins, a sports columnist at The Seattle Times for 11 years, announced his resignation Thursday after the paper declined to publish his column supporting Sophie Cunningham's
The US Open raised its total player payout to $108 million, a 20 percent increase, in the same stretch that saw a record WNBA cable audience and Nneka Ogwumike's retirement to a pl
The Fever-Dream overtime game shattered WNBA cable records with 2.6 million average viewers, while Nneka Ogwumike's retirement to join Project B signals a structural shift in how e
A major ownership shift at Liverpool, a $30 million prize-money cut at LIV Golf, historic WNBA viewership, and significant player departures mark a morning of structural upheaval a
The 2026 US Open will distribute $108 million to players, up from $90 million in 2025. Singles champions will each receive $5.5 million. The increase follows coordinated player pre
Evening brought sweeping changes across soccer, golf, and tennis: a Bezos-linked consortium took control of Liverpool's ownership structure, LIV Golf faced mounting vendor claims a
A Bezos-linked consortium acquired 38% of Liverpool FC from Fenway Sports Group, while LIV Golf canceled its Michigan finale and halved prize money at this week's Indianapolis even
Injuries to key players in baseball and football, the deaths of two influential sports figures, and a wave of ownership and governance news define a morning heavy on institutional
Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down, citing damage to football from his attempted privatization of
Los Angeles Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike announced her retirement from the WNBA effective at the end of the 2026 season. An 11-time All-Star, one-time MVP, and decade-long union pres
Nick Kyrgios, 31, tested positive for a cocaine metabolite at June's Mallorca Open ATP 250 event and faces suspension from tennis. The former Wimbledon finalist is under mandatory
An overtime game between the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream on ESPN drew 2.6 million average viewers and peaked at 4 million, the most-watched WNBA game on cable in history. Caitl
Tuesday's biggest news was structural: new investors at Liverpool, Mourinho back at Real Madrid, and LIV Golf cutting $30 million in prize money as its Saudi backing winds down aft
Liverpool's ownership changed hands, Mourinho took the podium at Real Madrid, and the day's injury reports on Swanson, Tyson, and Hall filled out rosters across baseball and footba
The morning brings celebration in African soccer, momentum in professional golf, and mounting financial pressure in the LIV Golf league as vendors report deep unpaid invoices and t
The AFL Tribunal has upheld Jacob van Rooyen's three-match suspension for a striking incident that knocked out Port Adelaide's Aliir Aliir. Melbourne's appeal, which included biome
Bill Rasmussen, who founded ESPN and launched the world's first 24-hour sports television network on Sept. 7, 1979, died Tuesday at his Florida home from complications of Parkinson
Jets starting running back Breece Hall sustained a right groin strain in practice Monday and is expected to miss 2-3 weeks but return in time for the regular season opener Sept. 13
José Mourinho was presented as Real Madrid manager on Tuesday after signing a three-year contract, returning to the club for the first time as head coach since 2013. Real Madrid ha
LIV Golf canceled its Michigan finale and cut prize money at the Indianapolis season-closer this week, reducing total payouts by $30 million. The move follows the Saudi PIF's April
A consortium named 1892 Holdings, led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia and including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, has acquired approx
The Premier League will publish full verdicts from its Key Match Incidents Panel on referee and VAR decisions for the first time this season. The panel, comprised of five members i
Evening brings the Ravens family's farewell to O.J. Brigance after a 19-year fight with ALS, while institutional turbulence deepens at LIV Golf and FIFA. College football adds stab
Scheffler's record win still headlines the weekend, but Monday's new reporting adds a governance revolt against FIFA's Infantino and fresh detail on LIV Golf's financial strain as
Scottie Scheffler ended his winless streak in emphatic fashion at TPC Southwind while European Championships history and a costly suspension in the AFL rounded out a busy weekend.
New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson suffered a right hamstring injury during a joint practice with Jacksonville on Thursday and could miss approximately two months
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has a Grade 2 oblique strain and is expected to miss four to six weeks, according to sources cited by ESPN. The timeline could eliminate him f
The Scottish Football Association announced it will not vote for FIFA president Gianni Infantino in 2027, joining England, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland. The move follows conf
O.J. Brigance, the Baltimore Ravens' longtime player engagement adviser and Super Bowl champion linebacker, died August 17 at age 56 after a 19-year battle with ALS. Diagnosed in 2
Michigan State is finalizing a deal to hire Dan Bartholomae, the athletic director at Western Michigan since 2022, as its new athletic director. Bartholomae, 46, led Western Michig
Scottie Scheffler closed out his first win since January with an eight-shot victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, Amy Hunt chases a fourth gold medal in Sunday's mixed relay
Saturday's stories tracked forward motion across several sports: Ohtani's throwing progression, Scheffler's lead into the final round, and a wave of results and disciplinary ruling
Friday and Saturday brought progress reports across baseball, golf, and football: Shohei Ohtani took his first mound session in three weeks toward a potential return this season, S
Scottie Scheffler closed with a 4-under 66 to win the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight shots, his largest margin at TPC Southwind in the tournament's 68-year history. The victo
Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained MCL during Friday's preseason opener against Miami and will miss the remainder of the preseason, according to ESPN. The backup quarterback left t
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in the Wafcon 2026 final in Rabat to win their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title. Marie Ngah Manga scored twice and Naomi Eto added one goal in
Amy Hunt won her third gold medal at the European Athletics Championships and will attempt a fourth in Sunday's mixed 4x100m relay. Dina Asher-Smith, 30, matched the championship g
The evening brings legal escalation in the card-industry fight, championship golf in its final round, and a cycling community grieving after a fatal incident during the Volta a Por
Panini unsealed allegations that Fanatics misused confidential licensing data to win NBA and NFL deals. Elsewhere, the Seahawks locked up a Pro-Bowl cornerback, Makhachev chases a
The desk's morning stories span a legal escalation between the two dominant trading card companies, the death of a college baseball icon, and injury-return progress for Shohei Ohta
Devon Witherspoon and the Seattle Seahawks reached agreement on a four-year, $132 million extension with over $101 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL
Shohei Ohtani threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Friday, his first in more than three weeks since his July 3 left knee injury. Manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence the two-way s
Australia defeated Japan 56-17 in Townsville to secure three consecutive Test wins for the first time since 2024 under new coach Les Kiss. The Wallabies trailed at halftime before
NSN's development squad withdrew from the Volta a Portugal on Saturday, one day after 19-year-old Welsh time-trial specialist Finlay Tarling died in a Friday incident involving a c
Islam Makhachev makes his first welterweight title defense against Ian Machado Garry in Philadelphia on Saturday, August 16. Makhachev is pursuing a 17th straight win, one shy of A
The NFL preseason weekend produced cascading injury updates that will shape roster decisions through the regular season, while a landmark ownership sale and high-profile retirement
The NFL preseason brought a wave of injury updates and strategic roster decisions as teams navigate health concerns heading into the regular season. Across sports, major business n
The NFL's preseason openers arrive today with several key storylines: Deshaun Watson returns to game action for Cleveland after his October 2024 Achilles tear, the Bills play their
Skip Bertman, who built LSU into a college baseball dynasty with five Men's College World Series titles and 11 total MCWS appearances, died Friday morning at age 88. Bertman later
Panini filed new allegations in its three-year antitrust case against Fanatics, claiming the rival obtained its confidential deal terms, including royalty rates and minimum guarant
Zidane, hired as France coach on a four-year deal, appointed Barthez as goalkeeper coach on Thursday. The pair won the 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championship together. Barth
Deshaun Watson takes the field for the first time since October 2024 as the Browns' preseason opener arrives, while FIFA's governance crisis deepened with six Arab federations back
Six Arab federations declared full backing for Gianni Infantino even as Isha Johansen became the first prominent African football figure to call for his resignation, while the Lake
Matt Hasselbeck joined a living-diagnosis study for chronic traumatic encephalopathy as African football's unified backing of Gianni Infantino fractured for the first time. Horse r
Mark Walter has agreed to sell the Los Angeles Lakers roughly ten months after taking control, at a price ESPN reports came together in three days. The deal still needs approval fr
Prichard Colon, a Puerto Rican welterweight who suffered a traumatic brain injury during a 2015 fight against Terrel Williams, died Thursday at age 33. He was left in a persistent
Ricky Pearsall underwent surgery to repair the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and is targeting roughly nine months for recovery, aiming to return for the 2027 season
The 2017 MVP announced his retirement on August 12 in a social media post. He leaves as the league's career leader in triple-doubles with 209, fourteenth on the all-time scoring li
Katie Ledecky held off Australia's Lani Pallister in 15:36.09 at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, her closest 1,500 freestyle finish in 13 years. Later the same session, a
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck sustained a rib injury during the Hall of Fame Game and will not play in Thursday's preseason matchup against Las Vegas. The injury
Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady announced that Josh Allen and all healthy starters will play in Saturday's preseason game against the Carolina Panthers at the new Highmark Stadi
Waller's agency announced the agreement Wednesday night. Terms were not disclosed. The 33-year-old played nine games for Miami last season after coming out of a two-year retirement
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Moro Ojomo and offensive tackle Fred Johnson fought during team drills on Thursday, August 13, the 11th day of training camp. The altercation s
Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon, and Sudan expressed full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday as he faces rebellion over a failed $20 billion World C
The Cleveland Browns have named Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback for Saturday's preseason opener against the Chicago Bears, with Shedeur Sanders to start the second prese
Celta Vigo's season-opening La Liga match against Osasuna was postponed from August 17 due to a fungal outbreak affecting the pitch at Estadio de Balaidos. La Liga rescheduled the
The Angels replaced their entire pitching coaching staff, the Browns named Deshaun Watson their preseason starter, and a former FIFA Council member's break with Infantino kept draw
The Angels gutted their pitching staff and the Eagles' pass rush stays sidelined, while European clubs kept spending and a growing list of stories tests how sports institutions res
Isha Johansen, a former FIFA Council member and ex-Sierra Leone Football Association president, has publicly called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign over the governanc
Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck participated in a multi-site Boston University study attempting to develop the first living diagnosis for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (C
Inter Milan are progressing negotiations with Tottenham to sign England full-back Djed Spence in a deal valued at approximately 25.6 million pounds (30 million euros). Spence, 26,
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority is investigating five races held Sunday at Saratoga Race Course and Monmouth Park after detecting unusual betting patterns and dramat
Manchester City completed the signing of Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille on a two-year contract to serve as backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma. Rulli, 34, returns to
Training camp took a toll on multiple NFL and soccer rosters, three confederations representing 136 of FIFA's 211 member associations formally accused Gianni Infantino of deception
Training camp injuries reshape two NFL rosters, the Cardinals set a date to retire Larry Fitzgerald's number, and three soccer confederations formally accuse FIFA's president of de
Comcast and Disney resolved a three-month carriage dispute, restoring NFL Network and NFL RedZone to Comcast platforms. The blackout began in late April after the NFL Draft. Financ
DiJonai Carrington responded to criticism of her social media post following her ejection from a Sky-Fever game, stating she never claimed the foul assessment itself was based on w
Jonathan Greenard, acquired by Philadelphia in April for two third-round picks and signed to a four-year, $100 million extension, will miss at least another couple of weeks from a
Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers collapsed during a joint practice with Tampa Bay on Tuesday and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation. Coach Aaron Glenn
Barcelona forward Roony Bardghji, 20, tore the ACL in his right knee during training Monday and requires surgery, sidelining him for months. The injury rules out a planned summer t
Fulham completed the signing of midfielder Shea Charles from Southampton on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old, described as the most expensive Northern Ireland footballer ever,
The Los Angeles Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott, and bullpen coach Dom Chiti on Tuesday, August 11, citing the team's pitching perfor
Nottingham Forest have signed 22-year-old defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP on a four-year contract with a one-year option for a reported £34m. Diomande, who played 132 ti
Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the 5,000m gold medal at the European Athletics Championships after undergoing Achilles surgery in January and returning to training six weeks before the eve
Three continental confederations have jointly accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of deception, while Tim Anderson retired from MLB citing mental health and a wave of roster an
Jacob Wilson set an MLB shortstop record with 111 consecutive errorless games as the Athletics beat Boston, while FIFA faces unified opposition from three continental confederation
Jacob Wilson, 24, set an MLB record for consecutive error-free games at shortstop with 111 consecutive games, per ESPN. He surpassed Mike Bordick's previous record of 110 games set
The NFL updated Rule 15 for the 2026 season to permit head coaches to designate a sideline staff member to throw the red flag and initiate replay challenges, a procedural change th
FIFA released a Saturday statement asserting there is a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine President Gianni Infantino, per Front Office Sports. The statement comes as UEFA
Lions starting center Cade Mays fractured a small bone in his wrist during training camp and is expected to miss approximately 8-10 weeks, per a source who spoke to NFL Network's I
The New York Giants completed their first training camp under John Harbaugh in West Virginia with 12 days and 10 practices, revealing strong early defensive progress and player eva
Liverpool completed the signing of Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan with an option to make the move permanent for approximately 55 million euros next summer.
UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC issued a joint open letter on Monday accusing FIFA president Gianni Infantino of 'deception' over the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise World Cup privatization
Cincinnati right-hander Hunter Greene will undergo season-ending elbow surgery for a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament after receiving a second opinion from specialist Dr. N
Turki Alalshikh, a Saudi Arabia government official and boxing promoter, withdrew his proposed takeover of Championship club Derby County on Monday despite having already received
Two days after Larry Fitzgerald was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Arizona Cardinals announced they will retire his No. 11 jersey and induct him into their ring of
Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop who won the 2019 AL batting title and spent eight of his 10 MLB seasons with the Chicago White Sox, announced his retirement at age 33 a
Wide receiver Luther Burden III suffered a groin injury during Saturday practice and is expected to miss the preseason. According to ESPN sources, the Bears believe he will be read
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's statements opposing transgender women in sports have triggered national political attention and exposed ambiguity in the WNBA's eligibility
Javier Tebas's declaration that the Infantino era is over kept FIFA's governance fight at the center of the day, while injuries reshaped two football sidelines and Jorge Messi's de
LaLiga's Javier Tebas became the highest-profile voice yet to declare Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency finished, a day after FIFA framed criticism of him as a coordinated campaig
FIFA mounted a formal defense of president Gianni Infantino on August 8-9 against what it called a 'concerted effort' to undermine him, as the conflict with UEFA shifted from perso
Jorge Messi, the father and long-time agent of Lionel Messi, has died in Argentina at age 68. He had reportedly been dealing with health issues over the summer. His death marks the
The Carolina Panthers signed Kyle Trask as their third-string quarterback on Sunday following a hamstring injury to undrafted rookie Haynes King during the Hall of Fame game. King
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Cincinnati Open on August 9 due to a right knee injury. He has not played since winning Wimbledon in July. Sinner said he is focusing on
LaLiga president Javier Tebas publicly stated that Gianni Infantino's tenure as FIFA president has ended, escalating pressure on the FIFA leader following failed investment plans a
Aaron McKenna won the IBF world middleweight title with a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Etinosa Oliha at Dublin's 3Arena on August 9, extending his professional recor
Ipswich Town completed the acquisition of Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic from Fulham on a four-year deal, marking the club's second signing from the same source in the summer window
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, injured in a July 14 car crash that left him with a concussion, three broken ribs, and a broken left hand, intends to coach the team's
Ipswich Town completed the signing of Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic from Fulham on an undisclosed fee, with Lukic signing a contract through 2030. The 29-year-old made 26 Premier L
The UFC officially announced Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Van won their first meeting by first-round
Federal prosecutors specified a Feb. 8, 2027 trial date for the Rozier gambling case as they push to jail his co-defendant, while the UFC officially booked Van vs. Pantoja II for S
The CFP added a mid-major voice, the Dolphins centralized authority under new leadership, and federal prosecutors escalated the Rozier gambling case, while Reusser holds a narrow T
College football's playoff committee gains a 12-year mid-major AD; Miami's power structure centralizes under a new CEO; and Jordan's football federation accuses FIFA of withholding
Federal prosecutors filed a motion alleging that De'Niro Laster, childhood friend and co-defendant of NBA player Terry Rozier, has violated bond conditions by tampering with witnes
The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences announced Tuesday that they have reached final settlement agreements resolving all pending litigation over conference realignment, the poac
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell participated in limited individual drills on Wednesday, his first padded practice since December 2024. Dell caught passes from C.J. Stroud du
Tour de France Femmes officials implemented equipment checks to prevent riders from using bra padding and other items as aerodynamic fairings, which can provide up to one second pe
NBC Sports has secured a multi-year renewal of broadcast rights to the Preakness Stakes, fending off competing bids from Fox Sports, Netflix, and Amazon. The network has held Preak
Joseph Parker, a 34-year-old former WBO heavyweight champion, had his provisional suspension lifted after testing positive for cocaine, according to BBC Sport. The former champion
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said Wednesday she wants to move past the national controversy stemming from her July comments on transgender athletes in women's sports. Cunn
The MLB trade deadline moved contenders to reinforce their rotations and rosters on Sunday, while FIFA's governance crisis hardened into formal institutional opposition as England
Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, president of Jordan's national football federation, accused FIFA of withholding $4.2 million in Arab Cup prize money to pressure him into endorsing Giann
Daniel Sillman, 37, has been named CEO of Ross Sports & Entertainment, taking operational control of the Miami Dolphins. Tom Garfinkel, who served as team president for 13 years, i
Jets tight end Kenyon Sadiq, the 16th overall pick, suffered a setback from May hernia surgery and will miss training camp time. Coach Aaron Glenn said Sadiq will be ready for Week
Marlen Reusser of Switzerland, the world time trial champion, won stage four of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes with a 21-kilometer individual time trial from Gevrey-Chambertin to D
Appalachian State athletics director Doug Gillin has been appointed to the College Football Playoff selection committee, replacing Louisiana's Bryan Maggard. Gillin brings 12 years
England's formal withdrawal of support for Gianni Infantino joined UEFA's legal threat and a document preservation letter as the FIFA governance crisis deepened, while MLB and WNBA
Infantino's private equity plan collapse triggered coordinated defections from England, Wales, and UEFA as his path to March 2027 re-election narrowed. Meanwhile, the WNBA and MLB
The Chicago Cubs acquired 35-year-old right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays for Triple-A outfielder Brett Bateman and Class-A infielder Ty Southisene. Gausman carri
The Cleveland Guardians traded catching prospect Jacob Cozart to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for outfielder Jo Adell on August 3, 2026, at the MLB trade deadline. Adell, 27,
The Cleveland Guardians traded for left-hander Foster Griffin, a first-time All-Star, from the Washington Nationals before the Monday deadline to bolster their postseason rotation.
UEFA has raised the possibility of legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his failed World Cup privatization scheme and sent him a document preservation letter.
The Dallas Wings announced they will play all home games at the American Airlines Center, the 20,000-seat downtown arena shared with the NBA Mavericks, for the 2027 season while co
Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy, 26-year-old United States cricket international, has been banned from all forms of cricket for eight years after the ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him
Olivia Miles scored 28 points in the Minnesota Lynx's 108-100 victory over the Indiana Fever but drew her third technical foul of the season, triggering a WNBA fine. The disciplina
Marc Skinner left his role as head coach of Manchester United Women by mutual consent after five years in charge, during a period marked by the club's first major trophy but incons
The English Football Association will write to FIFA president Gianni Infantino to withdraw its backing, following Wales's public defection and escalating opposition from major Euro
Notre Dame and USC have agreed to a four-game football series beginning in 2030, with the first matchup scheduled for Week 1 in Los Angeles. The agreement resolves a scheduling sta
Alex Eala, 21, defeated Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the Mubadala DC Open final in Washington to claim her first WTA title. Eala became the first Filipina to win a WTA 500 event
Shiho Kuwaki won the 2026 Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes, finishing at five under par and defeating Esther Henseleit in a playoff. Henseleit's drive on the second playoff
Two senior FIFA officials broke publicly with Gianni Infantino over a private equity plan for the World Cup, while the baseball trade deadline reshaped several rotations, headlined
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL suffered during the team's first practice of training camp, according to ES
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in a late Saturday trade. The Dodgers sent outfielder Zyhir Hop
The Chicago White Sox acquired right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo from the Seattle Mariners on Saturday in a four-player trade. The White Sox sent reliever Seranthony Dominguez, ou
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets in a trade sending three prospects to New York. Peralta, a two-time All-Star, has underperformed with
The Los Angeles Sparks traded five-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury on August 2, sending her to a team 13 games out of playoff position in exchange for Moniqu
FIFA has dropped a proposal to sell a 20% stake in FIFA Forward Enterprise to private investors, following coordinated opposition from UEFA, Concacaf, and the AFC. The decision mar
Victory+ board removed CEO Neil Gruninger and replaced him with Jon Spencer of TriWest Capital Partners after the streaming platform lost three major sports rights deals (Texas Ran
Three confederations representing 143 of FIFA's 211 votes have rejected Infantino's plan to bring private investors into the World Cup, as two senior officials broke publicly with
UEFA, Concacaf, and the AFC now stand against FIFA's plan to bring private investors into World Cup revenue, while training camps opened with an early injury scare in Cincinnati an
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees on Saturday in exchange for minor league catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz, with the Yan
Carlos Cordeiro, a former Goldman Sachs banker and ex-U.S. Soccer president, resigned as FIFA presidential adviser on Friday in protest of Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a 20% sta
The Atlanta Falcons signed starting left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension worth $96 million with $60 million guaranteed, announced Saturday. Bergeron, a 202
UEFA, Concacaf, and the AFC now oppose Gianni Infantino's plan to bring in private investors, a bloc big enough to block it outright, while training camps, trade deadlines, and one
Three continental soccer confederations representing 143 FIFA member associations have rejected FIFA president Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell a stake in World Cup operations t
Bijan Robinson (Falcons RB), Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions RB), Vita Vea (Buccaneers DT), and Tuli Tuipulotu (Chargers OLB) are holding in at 2026 training camp seeking contract extensions o
The Toronto Tempo traded for Connecticut Sun forward Aneesah Morrow, sending back the rights to Maria Kliundikova and a 2028 second-round pick. Morrow, a 6-foot-1 former LSU stando
The Football Association fined Chelsea £10m and imposed a suspended two-window registration ban for breaching agent payment rules between 2009 and 2022. The violations span 13 year
Franco Baresi, AC Milan's captain for 15 seasons and one of soccer's greatest defenders, has died at age 66, according to BBC Sport. Baresi spent his entire 20-year playing career
Oregon State women's basketball players, backed by the United College Athletes Association, filed a union petition with the Oregon Employment Relations Board on Friday, marking the
Färjestad BK of the Swedish Elite League terminated defenseman Cal Foote's contract Thursday after stakeholder objections. Foote, 27, was one of five players acquitted in a 2018 Ho
Rose Davies became the first woman ever to win both the 5000m and 10,000m at the same Commonwealth Games, winning the 5000m on Friday at Glasgow 2026 in 14 minutes 44.53 seconds. J
The International Ice Hockey Federation announced that Russia will be barred from four major 2027 tournaments: the world junior championships, world championships, and under-18 men
Cara Gardner Morey, the Vancouver Goldeneyes' general manager, has stepped down from her front-office role to become the team's head coach after one inaugural season. The PWHL will
Training camps opened this week with big contract news and bigger injury news arriving together, while FIFA's private investment plan triggered a unanimous UEFA boycott threat.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart, the team's first-round pick in 2025, was carted off during the first day of training camp on July 30 with a hyperextended left knee
Stephen Fleming, former New Zealand captain and Chennai Super Kings head coach, is the ECB's preferred candidate to replace Brendon McCullum as England's Test head coach, according
Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions and the Professional Fighters League announced Thursday that they are merging, with the PFL shifting under the MVP umbrella to form a single co
The Los Angeles Angels traded reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O'Hoppe to the Texas Rangers for minor league third baseman Angel Arredondo on Wednesday night. The move sign
The Chicago Bears opened 2026 training camp in Lake Forest with Caleb Williams reporting 10-15 pounds lighter and aiming for a 70% completion percentage alongside OC Ben Johnson. W
The English Football Association has updated its discipline rules to impose at least 10-match suspensions for players found guilty of discrimination. The new framework applies to p
Sean Payton has accepted Drew Brees' invitation to present him at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 8, 2026. Brees asked Payton via video call, and Payton teared up during th
Ahman Green, who holds the Green Bay Packers record with 8,322 career rushing yards, announced during a podcast interview that he was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease
The 32-year-old English defender left Manchester City on a free transfer after his contract expired and signed a two-year deal with Serie A's Inter Milan through June 2028. Stones
Premier League clubs unanimously agreed Thursday to submit a long-term financial proposal to the EFL, restarting talks on the 'New Deal' that stalled in 2024. Per Sky News reportin
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has given the 211 member federations until September 19 to approve a private investment scheme that would give each association up to $40 million in
Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee is feared to have torn his ACL during the first practice of training camp on Wednesday, according to ESPN and NFL Network reporting. The injury
San Jose Sharks signed forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year, $94 million extension beginning in the 2027-28 season with an $18.8 million average annual value, making him the NH
Running backs Bijan Robinson (Atlanta Falcons) and Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions) did not participate in the first day of training camp on Wednesday while seeking contract extensions
Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is out of practice Wednesday with a tight back flare-up that the team characterizes as a recurrence of an existing injury. Backup Michael Penix J
Grant Delpit signed a three-year, $48 million extension with $35 million guaranteed, the second secondary retention for Cleveland in two days. The deal comes after the Browns trade
Pro Bowl defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike passed his physical and was removed from the physically unable to perform list Wednesday, practicing for the first time since suffering a
The NCAA suspended Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter for two games after he accepted a $427 flight from an agent following his declaration for the NFL draft. Carter repaid the agen
Mia Bieniemy, wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was shot multiple times Sunday night at their Virginia home by their son. She has been discharged from
West Indies won the first Test against Pakistan by 90 runs, with fast bowler Jayden Seales taking 5 wickets for 20 runs in Pakistan's second innings. The victory was secured just a
Tarik Skubal reached his 1,000th career strikeout in Wednesday's game against Baltimore, striking out leadoff batter Taylor Ward in the first inning. The two-time defending AL Cy Y
Ole Miss filed separate lawsuits in Lafayette County, Mississippi Circuit Court against former football players Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper for breach of revenue-sharing
Safety-turned-linebacker Jamal Adams, 30, agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings on July 28, 2026, entering his 10th NFL season. Adams played all 448 defensive snaps at linebac
Kirk Cousins will take the first-team snaps to open training camp for the Raiders, head coach Klint Kubiak announced Wednesday. Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick, will see t
Three-time All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey will begin Pittsburgh's training camp on the physically unable to perform list after suffering a knee injury during minicamp. GM Omar Kha
Defensive tackle Vita Vea requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after contract extension negotiations stalled, per ESPN. The 31-year-old is in the final year of a four-ye
Carolina Panthers second-year tight end Mitchell Evans was carted off the field with an ankle injury during Tuesday's training camp practice after getting rolled up on in a pile. C
Baker Mayfield is reporting to Tampa Bay's training camp without a new contract, according to ESPN sources. The two sides have made no significant progress on a deal, and a contrac
FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposed creating a $20 billion company (FIFA Forward Enterprise) to run the World Cup and other tournaments, selling minority stakes to private inv
The Minnesota Vikings suspended assistant coach Gerald Alexander for three weeks without pay following his July 16 guilty plea to third-degree DWI. Alexander was arrested April 26
Chris Ballard stated his intention to keep Anthony Richardson on the roster alongside starter Daniel Jones, despite Richardson's unrescinded trade request earlier this year. Ballar
Ohio State signed a $17 million per year jersey patch agreement with JPMorganChase covering all 36 university sports teams. The deal is believed to be the richest college sports je
The PGA Tour confirmed the Travelers Championship and a Sompo-sponsored event as the first two tournaments in its new Championship Series launching in 2028. The restructured tour w
Roberto Mancini, 61, has been named Italy's head coach by federation president Giovanni Malagò, returning to the role four years after his 2023 resignation. The appointment follows
At Big Ten media days, Commissioner Tony Petitti cited four consecutive CFP wins against SEC teams and an 8-2 bowl record advantage over two years to establish the Big Ten's postse
Draymond Green agreed to a one-year, $27.7 million deal with the Golden State Warriors after declining his $27.6 million player option. The deal lacks a no-trade clause. Green's re
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, was cleared to practice Wednesday after undergoing neck surgery and missing the entire 2025 o
Saturday and Sunday saw contract resolutions, trade fallout, and significant roster injuries across baseball, basketball, football, and soccer, with injury news dominating the comp
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones announced he is fully cleared to participate in full training camp after an Achilles injury ended his 2025 season. The 29-year-old re-si
Stanford football players announced the formation of a College Football Players Association chapter on Monday, making Stanford the first team to partner with the CFBPA. The move ad
Andrea Pirlo announced via Instagram on Monday that he has withdrawn from candidacy for the Italy national team coaching position after Italian politicians raised concerns about hi
The Athletics' 28-year-old All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee on the basepaths, per ESPN. If he undergoes surgery as expected, he would mis
Errol Spence Jr., a future Hall of Famer and former unified welterweight champion, lost his comeback fight to Tim Tszyu by unanimous decision in a 12-round middleweight bout in Syd
County Mayo won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship on Sunday, defeating Kerry 1-20 to 1-17 in Dublin to end a 75-year drought since their last title in 1951. The victory
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Saturday at the All-Star Game in Chicago that the league will launch a centralized replay center in 2027 using the NBA's Secaucus, New J
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert declined to directly answer whether she will remain commissioner into 2027, instead pivoting to statements about business growth. ESPN's reporting
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope agreed to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and will sign a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers after clearing waivers, according to
The Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Jacoby Brissett reached agreement on a reworked contract guaranteeing $15.5 million with up to $21 million total in incentives, ending months
LeBron James chose the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday at 1 a.m., according to ESPN reporting, ending a deliberation among Philadelphia, Cleveland, Miami, and Golden State. His agent
Eddie Hearn confirms the Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua heavyweight bout, signed three months ago, carries a legally binding UK-venue requirement. Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has
Columbus and Cole Sillinger agreed to a three-year contract worth $13.875 million on Saturday, avoiding his scheduled arbitration hearing on Monday. Sillinger, 23 and a 2021 first-
The Brewers designated pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment less than two weeks after acquiring him from the Astros on July 15. McCullers walked four batters in 1⅔ innings of
The New York Yankees placed All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after he felt tightness while rounding first on a double Satu
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager took live batting practice for the first time since suffering a back injury on July 1, finishing the session with a home run. He was planning a
Inter Milan have initiated negotiations with Tottenham regarding a potential transfer of captain Cristian Romero, according to reporting by ESPN and Press Association on July 26. R
Jonquel Jones became the first WNBA player to simultaneously hold All-Star MVP, regular-season MVP, Finals MVP, and Commissioner's Cup MVP titles. The All-Star Game coincided with
Beau Greaves claimed her third Women's World Matchplay title in four years by defeating Fallon Sherrock in a final that went to the last leg, according to BBC Sport.
Belgium hired Mark van Bommel as head coach on a Euro 2028 contract, replacing Rudi Garcia. In separate news, CBS analyst Tony Romo was arrested on suspicion of OWI in Milwaukee wi
Jordan Devey, who won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots, died by suicide on Tuesday at age 38, according to his family. His death comes days before his 15th anniversary wi
Robert Aaron Suttles, 49, who serves as content director for Yea Alabama (the University of Alabama's name, image, and likeness initiative), was arrested Thursday during a human tr
Tadej Pogacar moved to the brink of a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title after Saturday's 20th stage, holding a 6.5-minute lead over Belgian Remco Evenepoel heading into Su
Eiver Mosquera, a 19-year-old right-hander for the Miami Marlins, was suspended for 80 games Saturday after testing positive for boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance. Mosqu
Restricted free agent Spencer Jones signed a two-year, $12 million fully guaranteed offer sheet with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Denver Nuggets have until 11:59 p.m. ET Sunday t
The Tour de France's final stage on Sunday was shortened from 82.5 miles to 55 miles, with organizers redirecting police and security resources to wildfire response efforts in sout
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan suffered multiple injuries in a July 14 car crash near his northern California home, including a broken nose, three broken ribs, a broken han
Noah Lyles won the 100m at the U.S. athletics championships with a time of 9.79 seconds, according to BBC Sport. The time is the fastest recorded in the world for the 2026 season.
Juan Soto was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a left calf strain, the same injury that sidelined him for 15 games in April when the Mets went 3-12. Soto appeared
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was cleared by team medical staff and Dr. Dan Cooper on Wednesday to fully participate in training camp. Mahomes underwent ACL and LC
USWNT defender Emily Sonnett suffered a non-contact left knee injury in the 7th minute of Gotham FC's 2-2 draw with Portland Thorns on Friday and was stretchered off the field. Got
South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in, 25, transferred from Paris Saint-Germain to Atlético Madrid on a five-year contract through June 30, 2031. Lee made 124 appearances for PSG, sc
Gabriel Langton, 18, fell off the high bar during England's men's team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, landing on his head and neck. He was treated at the ar
Boxer Stephen Fulton Jr. weighed 139.5 pounds at Friday's official weigh-in for a bout with Liam Wilson, missing the 133-pound catchweight limit by 6.5 pounds, forcing cancellation
Manchester City signed 22-year-old defender Abdukodir Khusanov to a new contract running through 2031 with an option for an additional year, replacing his previous deal set to expi
Cristian Volpato, a 22-year-old Australian midfielder who appeared in the World Cup in July 2026, allegedly tested positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test after being stop
Tadej Pogacar launched a solo attack from 12 kilometers out on stage 19 of the 2026 Tour de France at Alpe d'Huez, catching and passing Richard Carapaz and Lenny Martinez in the fi
Michael Kim shot a 12-under 59 on Friday at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota, becoming only the 15th golfer in PGA Tour history to break 60. The bogey-free round, which included ei
Tyson Fury defeated Mariusz Wach by seventh-round stoppage in Pattaya, Thailand on Friday. Wach's corner pulled him from the bout after round seven. Fury and Anthony Joshua have ag
Tony Romo, the lead game analyst for CBS's NFL coverage since 2017 and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, was arrested in Milwaukee on Thursday on suspicion of operating a vehicle
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has scheduled October 8, 2026 for a hearing on Senegal's appeal against CAF's decision to strip them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. Sen
Mark van Bommel, the former Netherlands international and Royal Antwerp FC manager, has been appointed head coach of Belgium's national team, replacing Rudi Garcia whose contract e
Duke and Michigan's December 21 nonconference men's basketball game at Madison Square Garden has been canceled due to unresolved broadcast-rights disputes tied to Duke's exclusive
The Women's Africa Cup of Nations begins July 26 in Morocco and runs through August 16, featuring 16 teams divided into four groups. Defending champion Nigeria, 2022 winner South A
The NFL confirmed Super Bowl LXII will be held in Atlanta on February 13, 2028, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This date locks the 17-game schedule in place through 2027 and delays any
Daphne Schrager, a Paris 2024 silver medallist in Paralympic cycling, has received a two-year ban following a positive test for the banned substance Ligandrol. The National Anti-Do
John Tortorella, who took over Vegas as interim coach with eight games left and led the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final, will not return. GM Kelly McCrimmon stuck to a pre-
Wednesday and Thursday brought star players back from surgery across baseball and basketball while others faced new setbacks, Chiefs and Panthers committed billions to stadium infr
Wednesday brought key players back from injury across baseball and basketball while others hit setbacks, and the NHL moved to centralize local broadcasts after a regional network c
Panthers second-year pass rusher Nic Scourton tore his ACL on the opening day of NFL training camp and was carted off the field. The season-ending injury forces the team into immed
Patrick Kane has signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks at $8 million average annual value, reuniting the Hall of Famer with the franchise where he won three Stanle
The USL Super League and USL Players Association announced a tentative collective bargaining agreement featuring minimum salaries of $37,200, housing benefits covering 50% of fair
The Las Vegas Raiders signed 2026 No. 1 overall pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza to a four-year, $57.27 million fully guaranteed contract with a fifth-year option, according to ES
Manchester City completed the signing of midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116 million on a five-year contract through 2031, according to ESPN. Anderson chose
The Baltimore Ravens waived rookie quarterback Diego Pavia on Thursday to create roster space for veteran center Ethan Pocic, who signed a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million. P
Former Australia captain Paul Wade, 64, has been diagnosed with probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative brain disease linked to repeated head impacts.
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper announced an additional $500 million investment in Bank of America Stadium renovations on July 23, 2026, bringing total renovation costs to $1.
Fenway Sports Group confirmed discussions with a group led by Amit Bhatia about a strategic minority investment in Liverpool FC. Sky News reported that Jeff Bezos has held discussi
The Boston Celtics have agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract extension with forward Jordan Walsh, keeping him through the 2029-30 season. Walsh emerged as a key rotation pl
No games headline the day; instead the desk's stories track institutions handling problems, an NFL gambling probe, an NHL broadcast void, and the SEC's stance on NCAA governance, a
The NHL announced that Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues will have their games produced and distributed by NHL Productions beginning i
Cleveland activated All-Star third baseman José Ramírez from the injured list Wednesday after he underwent surgery to remove the hamate bone in his left hand. Ramírez missed five w
Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to Tuesday, with lower back tightness. It marks his first IL stint in his five-yea
The Kansas City Chiefs unveiled renderings for a $3 billion fully domed stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas, scheduled to open for the 2031 NFL season. The design, by Kansas City a
Five-time All-Star Napheesa Collier made her season debut Wednesday against Seattle after undergoing surgeries on both ankles in the offseason. Coach Cheryl Reeves placed her on a
Arsenal centre-back William Saliba will not require surgery but faces an extended absence following assessments of a chronic back injury sustained during France's World Cup semifin
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey stated Wednesday that the conference is pursuing federal legislation to improve college athletics rules rather than pursuing a breakaway from the NCAA.
Former IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia filed suit in Nevada federal court on July 14, claiming the sanctioning body stripped him of his title in retaliation for signing with
Offensive lineman Isaiah Adams, 25, turned himself in to Durham Regional Police on Sunday and is facing four weapon and firearm charges stemming from a guns and gangs investigation
New Zealander Ryan Fox claimed his first major title at the 2026 Open Championship, closing it out with a birdie on the last hole at Royal Birkdale, according to BBC Sport.
Arizona Department of Gaming is investigating alleged betting activity by suspended Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold, according to ESPN. The NFL suspended Gold inde
Free agent forward Matisse Thybulle agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN. Thybulle, a two-time All-Defensive selection, was re
Britain's Denzel Bentley was elevated to full WBO middleweight champion after Kazakhstan boxer Janibek Alimkhanuly relinquished the title, according to BBC Sport. Alimkhanuly teste
Utah locked in defenseman John Marino with an 8-year contract worth $54 million (6.75M annual average value), per ESPN. Marino, 29, helped the Mammoth reach the playoffs in their s
Aston Villa has signed 21-year-old Japan goalkeeper Akane Okuma from INAC Kobe Leonessa, subject to visa approval. Okuma was part of Japan's 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup winning squa
Ryan Fox closed out the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale with a final-hole birdie, the first major title of his career, per BBC Sport.
New Zealander Ryan Fox won the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, his first major title, sealed with a birdie on the final hole, according to BBC Sport.