No run game in Kansas City? Poor O-lines in Houston, Minnesota? Real-or-not ratings for every team

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:12:17 EST)

Which shocking early statistical trends have staying power, and which are a product of a small sample size?

What we're hearing: Latest on Aaron Rodgers, Bengals' plans without Joe Burrow

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:12:17 EST)

Our insiders have intel on Rodgers' first two games in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati's post-Burrow scramble and more.

Banged-up Commanders reunite with LB Smith

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:59:34 EST)

The Commanders signed veteran pass rusher Preston Smith, bolstering a defensive line that just lost one of its starters.

Top Packers WR Reed has clavicle, foot surgeries

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:59:34 EST)

Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed underwent surgery Tuesday on a broken clavicle and a Jones fracture in his left foot.

Townsend apologizes for criticizing Chinese food

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:59:34 EST)

American tennis star Taylor Townsend has apologized "from the bottom of my heart" for making disparaging comments about Chinese food on social media.

Raleigh passes Mantle, ties Griffey with 55, 56

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:59:34 EST)

Seattle's Cal Raleigh broke Mickey Mantle's record for homers by a switch-hitter then tied Ken Griffey Jr. for most home runs in franchise history in the next at-bat.

Eagles LT: Tush push chatter makes 'blood boil'

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:59:34 EST)

Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata has had enough of the media narrative that his team won Sunday's Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs because of the tush push.

Dodgers bullpen spoils Ohtani's 5 no-hit IP, 50th HR

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:59:34 EST)

Shohei Ohtani threw five no-hit innings Tuesday night against an imposing Phillies lineup before exiting as a pitcher, only to watch the Dodgers' bullpen implode again in a 9-6 loss.

Panthers' Tkachuk expected to be out until Dec.

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:59:34 EST)

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk is expected to be sidelined until December while he recovers from offseason surgery to deal with a sports hernia and torn adductor muscle, general manager Bill Zito said Wednesday.

Gators' Juluke gets 3 games for role in LSU scuffle

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:59:34 EST)

Florida suspended assistant coach Jabbar Juluke for three games for his role in an altercation before last Saturday's game against LSU.

📉 Bottom 10: Cold teams, hot coaches' seats

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:59:34 EST)

The head coaches at UCLA and Virginia Tech already are toast -- and the temperature is rising for others.

'They're done building around him': Inside the tumultuous Kawhi Leonard era in Los Angeles

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:00:00 EST)

Just weeks after the Clippers shocked the NBA world by signing the 2019 NBA MVP, a feeling percolated across the organization: fear.

What we're watching for all 32 NHL teams as the preseason begins

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:01:11 EST)

With training camps opening up around the league, here's the biggest storyline for every club.

What MLB aces look like in 2025 compared to past decades

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:02:20 EST)

Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are having great seasons within the context of modern baseball. But how do they compare to aces of the past? Let's find out.

Can the Giants afford to sit Jaxson Dart for the whole year? Here are the benefits

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:25:38 EST)

Dart's job is to sit and learn behind Russell Wilson. Can the Giants stay patient and let him develop?

Bowling Green's unofficial mascot: Pudge the cat

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:09:15 EST)

Bowling Green may have a former Heisman Trophy winner for a coach, but the biggest star on this team is a cat.

Which NFL teams are rising -- and falling -- after two weeks? Here's our fresh 1-32 Power Rankings poll

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:39:34 EST)

It's time for new NFL Power Rankings after two weeks! We stacked the best teams and named the biggest QB takeaway for each roster.

The lessons we learned from 22 G5 upsets since 2005

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:39:42 EST)

Not all upsets are created equal, but when upsets like NIU-Notre Dame or others happen, they have some common traits.

The John Cena eras: From Ruthless Aggression to 17-time WWE champ

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:40:04 EST)

We highlight the key moments from Cena's remarkable 23-year career before he retires the jorts in December.

Wrestlepalooza 2025: Date, time, channel, card, how to watch

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:40:04 EST)

Check out how to watch John Cena, Seth Rollins and other WWE stars.

'It's a violent play': Why the rest of the NFL isn't using the tush push

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:24:55 EST)

The Eagles have converted the tush push 96.6% of the time on fourth-and-1, so why don't all teams use it? Here's why.

How farming and family forged Eagles center Cam Jurgens

(Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:00:00 EST)

Cam Jurgens led the Eagles to a Super Bowl title while playing with a herniated disc. If that sounds tough, wait until you hear about his dad and a scraggly barn cat.

Matchup rankings: Javonte Williams, DK Metcalf stand out in Week 3

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:52:14 EST)

Matchups are the key to fantasy lineup decisions. Here are the most and least favorable for Week 3 at QB, RB, WR and TE.

Rest-of-season rankings: Adams, Jones climb; Jeanty drops

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:52:15 EST)

Eric Karabell updates his rankings at every position for the rest of the season, including his top 100 overall.

Arsenal show at Athletic that they possess the depth to win UCL

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:40:54 EST)

Subs Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard powered Arsenal past Athletic Club on Tuesday, showing off the depth needed to win the Champions League.

Champions League recap: 10-man Madrid defeat Marseille, Juve draw with Dortmund

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:40:54 EST)

Here's how Tuesday's action unfolded. Real Madrid hung on, while Juventus and Dortmund provided entertainment.

Way-Too-Early Grand Slam predictions for 2026

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:42:19 EST)

The majors are done for the year -- is it too early to forecast who will reign supreme in 2026? Never.

MVP Tracker 4.0: Chawinga, Esther fighting for the crown

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:40:02 EST)

Less than 25% of the NWSL regular season is left, and the race to be crowned the league's MVP is heating up.

Men's pound-for-pound rankings: Crawford takes top spot; where does Canelo land?

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:18:19 EST)

Terence Crawford delivered an impressive performance and moved up, but what about Canelo Alvarez? Here are the latest ESPN P4P rankings.

CFP Bubble Watch: An early look at every Power 4 team

(Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:30:04 EST)

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

Indiana-Illinois and under-the-radar games in the College Football Playoff hunt

(Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:30:04 EST)

The next-tier teams after the name brands are now part of the CFP picture.

WNBA championship, series odds: Lynx, Aces current title faves

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:46:32 EST)

Here are the odds for each WNBA team to win the 2025 championship.

Who are the breakout U21 Champions League players you don't know?

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:46:25 EST)

With a host of young players in the Champions League squads, we look at the next breakout stars under the age of 21 this season.

Is Mbappé the quickest Real Madrid player to 50 goals? Not even close

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:46:25 EST)

Kylian Mbappé is the fastest player to reach a half-century of goals for Real Madrid since Cristiano Ronaldo.

Transfer rumors, news: Man United's Kobbie Mainoo wanted by Newcastle

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:40:30 EST)

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is a January target for Newcastle United. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

NBA Future Power Rankings: Is your favorite team built to last?

(Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:09:28 EST)

Where could the next three seasons take your favorite team? Our NBA insiders are mapping out the futures of all 30.

WNBA playoff schedule: Seattle, Indiana pull even, force series to Game 3

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:15:00 EST)

The 2025 WNBA postseason is underway, with the first round continuing Wednesday.

Cardi B announces she, Stefon Diggs are expecting a child

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:07:17 EST)

The Patriots wide receiver and Grammy Award-winning rapper have been spotted in public with each other since February.

Francisco Lindor homers shortly after wife, Katia, performs national anthem on violin

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:07:17 EST)

Katia Lindor minored in music at St. Mary's University in Texas and is a classically trained violinist.

Bichette, Neto to miss rest of regular season

(Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:27:37 EST)

All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

10 tips to help you win your league this season

(Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:19:15 EST)

Andre Snellings lays out what it takes to put yourself in the best position to win your fantasy basketball league.