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- NFLAaron Glenn not buying criticism of Jets' clock managementAaron Glenn says the clock management is fine and that it's discussed every Thursday and Saturday;
- NFLAaron Glenn not buying criticism of Jets' clock managementAaron Glenn says the clock management is fine and that it's discussed every Thursday and Saturday;
- NFLSteelers' Warren dominates Bengals with career-best 176 yardsSteelers RB Jaylen Warren exploded for a career-best 176 yards from scrimmage in a dominant display for Pittsburgh's run game in Sunday's win.
- NFLDeshaun Watson wins over Browns fans with performance in winOne month after Browns fans booed him in the second half of a preseason game, Deshaun Watson gave the Cleveland faithful something to cheer about in their home opener.
- MLBAstros win their 5th AL West title in the last 6 years, despite 81-81 recordThe Astros won their fifth AL West title in six years despite finishing with the worst record for a first-place team, beating the Athletics 9-0 Sunday behind Lucas Spence's two-run triple to finish at 81-81.
- NFLInjured in warmups, Spencer Shrader rallies Colts with FGIndianapolis kicker Spencer Shrader, who sustained a groin injury in warmups, battled through it to make four field goals, including a 53-yarder with 16 seconds left to give the Colts a 19-17 win over the Texans.
- NFLTrevor Lawrence explains kneel at the 1-yard line -- and what it means for fantasy ownersThe quarterback laughed off his clock-killing blunder, acknowledging the obvious fantasy implications after he knelt instead of walking into the end zone.
- NFLHarbaugh says Winston is QB1 even if Giants add another QBJameis Winston will remain the Giants' starting quarterback even if a quarterback is added in the coming days, coach John Harbaugh said Sunday.
- NFLWeek 3 winners and losers: Gibbs and JSN stay hot; St. Brown and Taylor go quietJahmyr Gibbs and Jaxon Smith-Njigba came up big in Week 3, while Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jonathan Taylor had very quiet days.
- NFLSeveral Panthers starters banged up in loss to BrownsThe Panthers lost to the Browns 21-18 on Sunday, and they might have lost a few starters, at least temporarily, to injury in the defeat.
- NFL49ers rule veteran WR Mike Evans out after rib injuryThe 49ers lost veteran WR Mike Evans in the first half of Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to a rib injury.
- MLB2026 MLB playoffs: World Series odds, postseason previewHave Fall Classic or bust hopes this postseason? Here's why your team could be playing late into October ... or get sent home early.
- NFLTravis Hunter happy to help Jags with first NFL interceptionJaguars cornerback Travis Hunter finally grabbed his first career NFL interception Sunday.
- NFLTravis Hunter happy to help Jags with first NFL interceptionJaguars cornerback Travis Hunter finally grabbed his first career NFL interception Sunday.
- MLBPhillies go from collapse to clinch, secure wild card berthBryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, 7-3, on Sunday and untangled a few thousand knots inside the stomachs of their fans, finally clinching the final National League wild-card spot on the final day of the regular season.
- MLBPhillies go from collapse to clinch, secure wild-card berthThe Phillies defeated the Rays 7-3 on Sunday and untangled a few thousand knots inside the stomachs of their fans, clinching the final National League wild-card spot on the final day of the regular season.
- NFLDrake Maye: Patriots offense, own play 'unacceptable'Drake Maye, whose early-season struggles continued with two interceptions and a lost fumble in Sunday's 35-6 blowout loss to the Jaguars, called the offense's performance "unacceptable" as he looks within himself for answers.
- NFLDrake Maye: Patriots offense, own play 'unacceptable'Drake Maye, whose early-season struggles continued with two interceptions and a lost fumble in Sunday's 35-6 blowout loss to the Jaguars, called the offense's performance "unacceptable" as he looks within himself for answers.
- NFLDrake Maye: Patriots offense, own play 'unacceptable'Drake Maye, whose early-season struggles continued with two interceptions and a lost fumble in Sunday's 35-6 blowout loss to the Jaguars, called the offense's performance "unacceptable" as he looks within himself for answers.
- NFLCommanders' jab at Seahawks after upset leads Week 3 trollsThe Washington Commanders followed up their upset victory over the Seattle Seahawks with a petty post.
- CFBConnelly: What changed in college football during SeptemberIt's dangerous to lean on lessons learned in one month, but here's what we think we know so far.
- WNBAESPN India - Serving Sports Fans. Anytime. Anywhere.Visit ESPN for live scores, highlights and sports news. Stream exclusive games on ESPN and play fantasy sports.
- MLB2026 MLB playoffs: Schedule, postseason bracket, standingsWe have your one-stop shop for everything you need to keep up with all the action this October.
- NFLSouth Carolina star Stewart suspended after throwing punchSouth Carolina star edge rusher Dylan Stewart has been suspended indefinitely after he threw a punch at an Alabama player during Saturday's loss.
- MLBGiants' Tony Vitello ejected for arguing about a checked swingSan Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello finished his first season in the clubhouse on Sunday after being ejected an MLB-leading seventh time.
- NFLNFL Week 3: Takeaways, questions, fantasy spin for Sunday gamesOur NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each Sunday game. Here's what we learned from Week 3.
- MLBAndrés Chaparro's 2-homer game lifts Nationals over Mets 6-4 in season finale— Andrés Chaparro homered twice and the Washington Nationals defeated the New York Mets 6-4 on Sunday in the season finale for both teams.
- NFLBuccaneers WR Jalen McMillan suffers knee injury vs. VikingsBuccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan suffered a knee injury in the first quarter against the Vikings and has been ruled out.
- MLBFrancisco Lindor hits 300th career home run in Mets' finaleFrancisco Lindor hit his 300th home run in the second inning of the New York Mets' season finale against the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
- NFLBuccaneers WR Jalen McMillan suffers knee injury vs. VikingsBuccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan suffered a knee injury in the first quarter against the Vikings and has been ruled out.
- NFLBuccaneers WR Jalen McMillan suffers knee injury vs. VikingsBuccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan suffered a knee injury in the first quarter against the Vikings and has been ruled out.
- MLBNew York Mets vs. Washington Nationals: Game Highlights
- MLBWillson Contreras back in Red Sox lineup ahead of playoffsWillson Contreras returned to the Boston Red Sox lineup for Sunday's regular-season finale after missing eight games because of an injured right hand, raising hopes he will be ready for the playoffs after he cast doubt on his status just days earlier.
- NFLWeek 3 NFL highlights: Best plays, moments, touchdowns, moreSunday of Week 3 will feature 14 games, including an international game in Rio de Janeiro between the Ravens and Cowboys.
- WNBAWNBA playoffs schedule 2026: Seeds set, games tip SundayThe first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs opens Sunday. The semifinals tip Oct. 4 and the Finals open Oct. 17.
- WNBA2026 WNBA playoffs: Key questions, takeaways from Sunday's Game 1sHow New York pulled out the win against Minnesota, plus more from Sunday's first-round games.
- NFLCommanders snap Seattle's 12-game winning streak, beat the Seahawks 33-31— Marcus Mariota threw three touchdown passes, and Kain Medrano returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown to help the Washington Commanders hand Seattle its first loss since November, 33-31 on Sunday.
- CFBAllstate Playoff PredictorSelect your favorite contender, make your picks for how its season will play out and see what the Allstate Playoff Predictor foretells.
- MLBWillson Contreras back in Red Sox lineup ahead of playoffsWillson Contreras returned to the Boston Red Sox lineup for Sunday's regular-season finale after missing eight games because of an injured right hand, raising hopes he will be ready for the playoffs after he cast doubt on his status just days earlier.
- MLBWillson Contreras back in Red Sox lineup ahead of playoffsWillson Contreras returned to the Boston Red Sox lineup for Sunday's regular-season finale after missing eight games because of an injured right hand, raising hopes he will be ready for the playoffs after he cast doubt on his status just days earlier.
- NFLNFL Week 3: Takeaways, questions, fantasy spin for Sunday gamesOur NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each Sunday game. Here's what we learned from Week 3.
- NFLColts end 9-game skid with 19-17 victory over Texans as Shrader kicks winner with 16 seconds left— Spencer Shrader fought through a groin injury to make four field goals, including a 43-yarder with 16 seconds to go, and the Indianapolis Colts'...
- WNBALiberty push No. 1-seed Lynx to brink in stunning Game 1 upsetBreanna Stewart put up 34 points and 12 rebounds to help the Liberty to a Game 1 upset of the No. 1-seeded Lynx.
- NFLCarolina Panthers vs. Cleveland Browns: Game Highlights
- MLBRain forces cancellation of Orioles-Yankees regular-season finaleThe regular-season finale between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees on Sunday was canceled because of sustained rain.
- MLBYankees give Cam Schlittler Game 1 start against Red SoxAmerican League Cy Young Award favorite Cam Schlittler will start for the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the best-of-three wild-card series Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox.
- NFLNFL Week 3: Takeaways, questions, fantasy spin for Sunday gamesOur NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each Sunday game. Here's what we learned from Week 2.
- NFLCZI - Holešov | Virtual tour generated by PanotourVirtual tour generated by Panotour
- WNBALiberty push No. 1-seed Lynx to brink in stunning Game 1 upsetBreanna Stewart put up 34 points and 12 rebounds to help the Liberty to a Game 1 upset of the No. 1-seeded Lynx.
- WNBALiberty push No. 1-seed Lynx to brink in stunning Game 1 upsetBreanna Stewart put up 34 points and 12 rebounds to help the Liberty to a Game 1 upset of the No. 1-seeded Lynx.
- MLBRain forces cancellation of Orioles-Yankees regular-season finaleThe regular-season finale between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees on Sunday was canceled because of sustained rain.
- WNBAMinnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty, 09/27/2026
- WNBABreanna Stewart's 34 points leads the Liberty in Game 1, and pushes the top-seeded Lynx to the brink— Breanna Stewart produced yet another clutch performance in the
- NFLFlorida enters ESPN's CFP predictions after beating Ole MissWith a massive home win over Ole Miss under their belts, the Florida Gators are in the thick of ESPN's College Football Playoff projections.
- CFBFlorida enters ESPN's CFP predictions after beating Ole MissWith a massive home win over Ole Miss under their belts, the Florida Gators are in the thick of ESPN's College Football Playoff projections.
- CFBSyracuse visits UConn in Week 5Syracuse (1-2) at UConn (2-2), Oct. 3 at 12 p.m. EDT.
- CFBNo. 6 Indiana and Rutgers meet in Big Ten playNo. 6 Indiana (4-0) at Rutgers (1-3), Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. EDT.
- CFBUMass takes on Eastern Michigan in MAC playEastern Michigan (2-3) at UMass (4-0), Oct. 3 at 3:30 p.m. EDT.
- CFBNo. 3 Notre Dame hits the road to square off against North CarolinaNo. 3 Notre Dame (4-0) at North Carolina (2-1), Oct. 3 at 12 p.m. EDT.
- CFBTop-25 SEC matchup features Florida visiting MissouriNo. 8 Florida (4-0) at No. 25 Missouri (3-1), Oct. 3 at 3:30 p.m. EDT.
- MLBFrancisco Lindor hits 300th career home run in Mets' finaleFrancisco Lindor hit his 300th home run in the second inning of the New York Mets' season finale against the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
- MLBFrancisco Lindor hits 300th career home run in Mets' finaleFrancisco Lindor hit his 300th home run in the second inning of the New York Mets' season finale against the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
- NFLDolphins RB De'Von Achane suffers knee injury vs. ChiefsDolphins running back De'Von Achane suffered a knee injury in Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
- NFLDolphins RB De'Von Achane suffers knee injury vs. ChiefsDolphins running back De'Von Achane suffered a knee injury in Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
- NFLDolphins RB De'Von Achane suffers knee injury vs. ChiefsDolphins running back De'Von Achane suffered a knee injury in Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
- NFLRavens WR Flowers will play after having positive Rio workoutRavens wide receiver Zay Flowers will play Sunday against the Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro after having an encouraging workout before the game, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- MLBSchlittler to start Yankees' wild-card opener against Boston
- MLBSchlittler to start Yankees' wild-card opener against BostonAmerican League Cy Young Award favorite Cam Schlittler will start for the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the best-of-three wild-card series Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox.
- NFLCommanders LB Leo Chenal injured making tackle, carted offCommanders linebacker Leo Chenal was carted off the field with a neck injury after making a tackle late in the second quarter against the Seahawks.
- NFLCommanders LB Leo Chenal injured making tackle, carted offCommanders linebacker Leo Chenal was carted off the field with a neck injury after making a tackle late in the second quarter against the Seahawks.
- NFLBears QB Bagent clears protocol; Keenum likely to start vs. EaglesThe Bears' Tyson Bagent has cleared the concussion protocol, but Case Keenum is expected to start Monday night's game at QB against the Eagles.
- NFLUSC suspends LB Stephens one game after hit on Oregon QB MooreUSC suspended linebacker Desman Stephens II one game due to the conduct he exhibited in Saturday night's game against Oregon following a late hit on quarterback Dante Moore.
- CFBUSC suspends LB Stephens one game after hit on Oregon QB MooreUSC suspended linebacker Desman Stephens II one game due to the conduct he exhibited in Saturday night's game against Oregon following a late hit on quarterback Dante Moore.
- NFLOhio State football updated game-by-game ESPN predictions after Week 4ESPN has once again updated its chances of Ohio State winning each of its remaining games on the schedule. How did they change after the Illinois win?
- CFBESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ announces Week 5 destinationThe popular college football pregame show is headed back to a place it hadn't been in 20 years.
- CFBCollege football top 25 rankings 2026: AP Top 25 poll entering Week 5The latest AP Top 25 rankings for the 2026 college football season have been released after thrilling week of action across the country.
- NFLFlorida jumps to No. 8; Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame top 3 againFlorida made a massive jump in The Associated Press Top 25 and landed in the top 10 for the first time in five years while four teams joined the rankings in a major shuffle.
- CFBFlorida jumps to No. 8; Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame top 3 againFlorida made a massive jump in The Associated Press Top 25 and landed in the top 10 for the first time in five years while four teams joined the rankings in a major shuffle.
- CFBAP college football Week 4 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 teamA look at this week's Top 25.
- NFLAP college football Week 4 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 teamA look at this week's Top 25.
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