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- NBANBA, FIBA say Europe push to continue without EuroLeagueThe NBA and FIBA say they are undeterred in moving forward with the NBA Europe plan after EuroLeague's team owners rejected a merger offer this week.
- NFL5 reasons why Vikings' defense sits atop the NFL rankingsCoordinator Brian Flores has Minnesota's defense humming and it's not just because Dallas Turner has elevated his game.
- NFLHow do the Ravens plan to stop Bijan Robinson?Baltimore is facing the NFL's most electric running back under the lights on Sunday night.
- NFLESPN’s Nick Saban documentary, reviewed: Was there any joy in The Process?The six-part docuseries 'Saban' is enlightening because it gives an in-depth look at how and why the coach was a joyless robot.
- MLBESPN’s Nick Saban documentary, reviewed: Was there any joy in The Process?The six-part docuseries 'Saban' is enlightening because it gives an in-depth look at how and why the coach was a joyless robot.
- WNBAUCF women's basketball lands 3rd ESPN top-100 commit for Gabe Lazo's 2027 classUCF has signed one ESPN top-100 women's basketball recruit this decade. Gabe Lazo has three committed for 2027 alone.
- WNBAUCF women's basketball lands 3rd ESPN top-100 commit for Gabe Lazo's 2027 classUCF has signed one ESPN top-100 women's basketball recruit this decade. Gabe Lazo has three committed for 2027 alone.
- MLBAs Yankees fall short again, Aaron Judge says front office 'should go all in'Aaron Judge stuck around the home dugout at Yankee Stadium to watch a familiar final October scene unfold: An opponent celebrating eliminating the Yankees on their home field.
- WNBAVeronica Burton's clutch 3 helps Valkyries to 2-0 lead vs. AcesVeronica Burton hit a deep 3-pointer that put Golden State ahead with 41 seconds left and converted two free throws in the closing seconds, and the Valkyries held off the Las Vegas Aces 83-81 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinal series.
- MLBRays complete sweep of Yankees to advance to ALCSVictor Mesa Jr. hit the home run that effectively ended the Yankees' season Wednesday night as the Rays won 4-3 to complete a sweep that affirmed Tampa Bay's summer-long dominance of their division rival.
- MLBRays complete sweep of Yankees to advance to ALCSVictor Mesa Jr. hit the home run that effectively ended the Yankees' season Wednesday night as the Rays won 4-3 to complete a sweep that affirmed Tampa Bay's summer-long dominance of their division rival.
- MLBMitchell robs Padres of tying homer as Brewers clinch NLDSGarrett Mitchell robbed the Padres' Manny Machado of a potential game-tying home run in the eighth inning, and the Brewers advanced to the NLCS for the second straight season with a 3-1 win in Game 4.
- MLBMitchell robs Padres of tying homer as Brewers clinch NLDSGarrett Mitchell robbed the Padres' Manny Machado of a potential game-tying home run in the eighth inning, and the Brewers advanced to the NLCS for the second straight season with a 3-1 win in Game 4.
- MLBMitchell robs Padres of tying homer as Brewers clinch NLDSGarrett Mitchell robbed the Padres' Manny Machado of a potential game-tying home run in the eighth inning, and the Brewers advanced to the NLCS for the second straight season with a 3-1 win in Game 4.
- MLB2026 MLB playoffs: Offseason questions for eliminated teamsHere's how the winter looks in New York, Atlanta and San Diego following their division series losses.
- MLBMLB playoffs 2026: Previewing Dodgers-Brewers NLCSIt's the NLCS rematch we've all been waiting for. Here's your first look at how Los Angeles and Milwaukee stack up.
- MLBMLB division series 2026: Takeaways, analysis from Day 5It was a loaded day in the 2026 MLB playoffs, as multiple series came to an end.
- NBATyrese Haliburton scores 7 in 1st game in more than 16 monthsPacers star Tyrese Haliburton scored seven points during his 16 minutes of action against the Wolves on Wednesday. It was his first game in more than 16 months, as Haliburton was recovering from a torn Achilles.
- WNBAAngel Reese leads way as Dream win in OT for 2-0 lead vs. LibertyAngel Reese scored 23 points, Naz Hillmon made the go-ahead layup with 20.8 seconds left in overtime and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 101-98 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the WNBA semifinals.
- MLBFan interference denies Yankees of game-tying HR vs. RaysFan interference was called in the sixth inning of Wednesday night's AL Division Series Game 3 at Yankee Stadium.
- MLBFan interference denies Yankees of game-tying HR vs. RaysFan interference was called in the sixth inning of Wednesday night's AL Division Series Game 3 at Yankee Stadium.
- MLBFan interference denies Yankees of game-tying HR vs. Rays
- MLBTrump says he'll award Clemens the Presidential Medal of FreedomPresident Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that he would award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to fireballer Roger Clemens.
- MLBTrump says he'll award Clemens the Presidential Medal of FreedomPresident Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that he would award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to fireballer Roger Clemens.
- WNBA2026 WNBA playoffs: How the Dream beat the Liberty in OTAtlanta needed overtime but takes a 2-0 lead in its WNBA semifinal series against New York as the series shifts to Brooklyn.
- NBAESPN's latest projections reveal surprising truth about Nuggets' West standingESPN's BPI metrics project the Denver Nuggets ahead of the Lakers, Rockets, and Timberwolves. Here is where Denver stands in the Western Conference.
- MLBDodgers dispatch Braves, advance to third straight NLCSThe Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1 to clinch the best-of-five matchup in Game 4 and advance to their third straight NLCS.
- MLBAndy Pages lifts Dodgers past Braves, into third straight NLCSThe Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1 to clinch the best-of-five matchup in Game 4 and advance to their third straight NLCS.
- MLBAndy Pages lifts Dodgers past Braves, into third straight NLCSThe Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1 to clinch the best-of-five matchup in Game 4 and advance to their third straight NLCS.
- MLBDodgers dispatch Braves, advance to third straight NLCSThe Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1 to clinch the best-of-five matchup in Game 4 and advance to their third straight NLCS.
- MLBAndy Pages lifts Dodgers past Braves, into third straight NLCSFor all the stars the Dodgers boast, it was No. 9 hitter Andy Pages who came through with the big hit, sending Los Angeles to a 4-1 win over the Braves that clinched its third straight NLCS appearance.
- MLBAndy Pages lifts Dodgers past Braves, into third straight NLCS
- MLB2026 MLB playoffs: Offseason questions for eliminated teamsHere's how the winter looks in Atlanta following a season-ending loss to the Dodgers.
- NFLGeorgia RB Chauncey Bowens out vs. Alabama as Nate Frazier returnsGeorgia running back Chauncey Bowens, who leads the No. 2 Bulldogs with six rushing touchdowns in five games, will miss Saturday's game at No. 6 Alabama. Meanwhile, leading rusher Nate Frazier is poised to return after missing most of the past two games.
- CFBGeorgia RB Chauncey Bowens out vs. Alabama as Nate Frazier returnsGeorgia running back Chauncey Bowens, who leads the No. 2 Bulldogs with six rushing touchdowns in five games, will miss Saturday's game at No. 6 Alabama. Meanwhile, leading rusher Nate Frazier is poised to return after missing most of the past two games.
- NFLTyreek Hill's wife cross-examined during Day 2 of trialTyreek Hill's attorneys tried to show discrepancies in the testimony of his wife and police photos of her after a '24 incident to try to discredit abuse claims.
- NFLTyreek Hill's wife cross-examined during Day 2 of trialTyreek Hill's attorneys tried to show discrepancies in the testimony of his wife and police photos of her after a '24 incident to try to discredit abuse claims.
- NFLTyreek Hill's wife cross-examined during Day 2 of trialTyreek Hill's attorneys tried to show discrepancies in the testimony of his wife and police photos of her after a '24 incident to try to discredit abuse claims.
- NFLSources: BYU tailback LJ Martin out for 4 to 6 weeksBYU running back LJ Martin will be sidelined for at least a month with a lower body injury, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Wednesday.
- MLBGuardians break out bats with season on line in Game 3 victoryAfter managing just three runs in the first two games, the Guardians stayed alive in their ALDS series with 11 hits in a 9-3 win over the White Sox in Game 3 on Wednesday.
- NFLVikings' Justin Jefferson says plan is to play vs. SaintsVikings receiver Justin Jefferson returned to practice Wednesday on a limited basis for the first time since spraining his left ankle 10 days ago and appeared optimistic that he will play Sunday at New Orleans.
- NFLESPN's Computer Model Names NFL's 5 Biggest 'Pretenders' This Season
- NFLBroncos' Payton: Concerned about details, not playcallingSean Payton said righting the wrongs of Denver's offense is more about the "specific and the detail of each play," not who is actually calling the plays.
- NFLVikings' Justin Jefferson says plan is to play vs. SaintsVikings receiver Justin Jefferson returned to practice Wednesday on a limited basis for the first time since spraining his left ankle 10 days ago, and appeared optimistic that he will play Sunday at New Orleans.
- NBABuss siblings formally file against Jeanie over Lakers saleThe five Buss siblings attempting to sell the family's remaining shares in the Lakers officially filed their case against acting governor Jeanie Buss.
- NBABuss siblings formally file against Jeanie over Lakers saleThe five Buss siblings attempting to sell the family's remaining shares in the Lakers officially filed their case against acting governor Jeanie Buss.
- NFLTE Sam LaPorta says extension talks with Lions at 'stalemate'Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is currently focused on the 2026 season but acknowledged for the first time after Wednesday's practice that he has broken off contract talks on an extension.
- NFLBroncos' Payton -- Concerned about details, not play-callingSean Payton said righting the wrongs of Denver's offense is more about the "specific and the detail of each play," not who is actually calling the plays.
- NFLBroncos' Payton -- Concerned about details, not play-callingSean Payton said righting the wrongs of Denver's offense is more about the "specific and the detail of each play," not who is actually calling the plays.
- NFLBroncos' Payton -- Concerned about details, not play-callingSean Payton said righting the wrongs of Denver's offense is more about the "specific and the detail of each play," not who is actually calling the plays.
- NFLGiants' Malik Nabers has 'sore' knee, doesn't practiceGiants star wide receiver Malik Nabers did not practice Wednesday because of a knee injury, saying only he was more "sore" than usual.
- MLBPadres closer Miller returns, available to pitch in NLDS Game 4Padres closer Mason Miller, who went on the paternity list Tuesday to witness the birth of his first child, will be available in Game 4 on Wednesday night against the Brewers.
- MLBPadres closer Miller returns, available to pitch in NLDS Game 4Padres closer Mason Miller, who went on the paternity list Tuesday to witness the birth of his first child, will be available in Game 4 on Wednesday night against the Brewers.
- MLBMLB division series 2026: Live updates, analysis on Day 5It's a loaded day in the 2026 MLB playoffs, with eight teams in action as both the ALDS and NLDS roll on.
- NFLESPN United Kingdom - Serving Sports Fans. Anytime. Anywhere.Visit ESPN to get up-to-the-minute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for Football, Cricket, Rugby, F1, Golf, Tennis, NFL, NBA and more.
- NFLTE Sam LaPorta says extension talks with Lions at 'stalemate'Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is currently focused on the 2026 season but acknowledged for the first time after Wednesday's practice that he has broken off contract talks on an extension.
- NFLTE Sam LaPorta says extension talks with Lions at 'stalemate'Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is currently focused on the 2026 season but acknowledged for the first time after Wednesday's practice that he has broken off contract talks on an extension.
- NFLCommanders' Jayden Daniels fully practices, trending toward returnCommanders quarterback Jayden Daniels continued on a path that is expected to result in him playing Sunday against the New York Giants, only three weeks after he dislocated his elbow.
- NFLGiants' Malik Nabers has 'sore' knee, doesn't practiceGiants star wide receiver Malik Nabers did not practice Wednesday because of a knee injury, saying only he was more "sore" than usual.
- CFBESPN updates FPI rankings for each Big Ten football team after Week 5Following Week 5 of the college football season, ESPN has updated its FPI Rankings. Sitting at 4-1 on the season, the Ohio State Buckeyes are both the
- WNBAUK basketball schedules finalizedKentucky men’s and women’s basketball have finalized their 2026-27 schedules.
- NBATrail Blazers' Dundon says he intends to bring title to PortlandNew Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon told season-ticket holders he intends to bring a championship to Portland.
- NBATrail Blazers' Dundon says he intends to bring title to PortlandNew Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon told season ticket holders that he intends to bring a championship to Portland.
- NFLCommanders' Jayden Daniels fully practices, trending toward returnCommanders quarterback Jayden Daniels continued on a path that is expected to result in him playing Sunday against the New York Giants, only three weeks after he dislocated his elbow.
- WNBAKentucky women’s basketball finalizes 2026-27 schedule, TV assignmentsKentucky women’s basketball has finalized its 2026-27 schedule, with tip times and TV assignments set for most games and a program-record 17 national television appearances.
- MLBMLB division series 2026: Live updates, analysis on Day 5It's a loaded day in the 2026 MLB playoffs, with eight teams in action as both the ALDS and NLDS roll on.
- NFLSteelers QB Rodgers downplays heated exchange with McCarthyThe Steelers downplayed the several confrontations between players and coaches during Thursday night's loss, with Aaron Rodgers calling the display of emotion and passion a "positive."
- MLBDodgers hold 2B Rojas out of Game 4 due to sore backDodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas is not in the lineup Wednesday night for Game 4 of the NL Division Series against the Braves.
- NFLNFL, union clarify celebration rules, OK drinking gesturesThe NFL and NFLPA said recent player celebrations imitating drinking a beverage will no longer be violations or result in discipline. The sides also clarified what celebrations remain prohibited.
- NFLNFL, union clarify celebration rules, OK drinking gesturesThe NFL and NFLPA said recent player celebrations imitating drinking a beverage will no longer be violations or result in discipline. The sides also clarified what celebrations remain prohibited.
- NFLNFL, union clarify celebration rules, OK drinking gesturesThe NFL and NFLPA said recent player celebrations imitating drinking a beverage will no longer be violations or result in discipline. The sides also clarified what celebrations remain prohibited.
- NFLColts’ Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade Chances Get Exciting Update From ESPNIf Marvin Harrison Jr. is going to be traded, there’d be something particularly notable about him being dealt to the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts, of course, were his father’s team. They’re the uniform that Marvin Sr. wore to become one of the best wide receivers in NFL history. And so a spot with the Colts […] The post Colts’ Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade Chances Get Exciting Update From ESPN appeared first on HEAVY.
- NFLWhy Jacoby Brissett is a great Week 5 fill-in for fantasy managers
- NBAMike Breen apologizes after LeBron James refutes Embiid storyBroadcaster Mike Breen apologized Wednesday for the reaction to a story he shared about LeBron James calling out Joel Embiid for showing up late, a story James has since disputed.
- NFLWhy the Jets are a fantasy defense to consider in Week 5
- NBAESPN announcer Mike Breen apologizes after LeBron James refutes on-air story about him and Joel Embiid
- NFLWhy fantasy managers should look to add Jacob Rodriguez
- NFLSteelers QB Rodgers downplays heated exchange with McCarthyThe Steelers downplayed the several confrontations between players and coaches during Thursday night's loss, with Aaron Rodgers calling the display of emotion and passion a "positive."
- WNBAProgram Record 17 Games Picked Up for National Television, Including 10 on ABC or ESPN
- NFLCowboys close hectic stretch on short week with another winless opponent in the Buccaneers— The Dallas Cowboys are near the end of a hectic two-week itinerary that included 10-hour flights to and from Rio de Janeiro, another trip to Houston and now a quick turn to finish off three games in 11 days.
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