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LOS ANGELES -- In the midst of the crawl of revelers wandering around the Dodger Stadium field looking for people to hug late Thursday night, two old teammates came together in celebration. It was eye-catching because...
Oct 16, 2026, 06:00 AM ET Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season is here. Will the Chiefs stay unbeaten -- or can the Chargers finally get their first win? Could the Raiders get back on track against the feisty Bills? Which...
Every year around this time, we like to rank the NFL's divisions against each other. We have a tool that does that -- ESPN's Football Power Index -- but the powers that be also ask me to do it, which I take as license...
The Dallas Stars are bringing veteran forward David Perron aboard on a one-year, $850,000 contract as they look to bolster their offensive depth following Matt Duchene's injury. The 38-year-old winger will suit up for...
Facebook Twitter Email The best way for any business to balance the budget is to: (1) decrease costs; and (2) increase revenue.For college football, the effort to cut expenses includes declaring CHAOS! due to the...
Facebook Twitter Email With a tough week of byes on tap (Lions, Vikings, Bengals, Dolphins), this week’s usage report could offer some attractive streaming options heading into Week 6. Among them is a rookie receiver...
Some New Jersey fans found a unique way to immortalize OG Anunoby's iconic NBA Finals tip-in that won the New York Knicks Game 4 of the series just in time for Halloween. A family from Tenafly, New Jersey, went viral...
The Los Angeles Lakers' interest in Bronny James reportedly extends beyond his relationship with his father, LeBron James. Despite persistent questions about why the franchise drafted him, an insider insists the...
NFLEven Ryan Fitzpatrick is ripping the Broncos QB.Oct 16, 2026, 2:28 PM UTCDENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 15: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos reacts after winning in overtime against the Seattle Seahawks at Empower Field...
Jemimah Rodrigues appointed Switzerland Tourism's Friendship Ambassador for India The Indian batter has been appointed Friendship Ambassador for India by Switzerland Tourism while recovering from a hamstring injury...
After LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers over the summer, many assumed Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic would lead the franchise to their new era alongside Austin Reaves. Lakers head coach JJ Redick says Doncic...
Banana Ball is going international. That was one announcement by the growing league in its 2027 schedule reveal Thursday night. Banana Ball is set to head to Mexico and Canada as part of the 2027 Banana Ball...
It’s difficult not to get caught up in key fantasy football injury issues. And there are plenty of other items to catch your attention. But there are some sneaky helpers for NFL Week 6, and here are last-minute...
Facebook Twitter Email It’s always a popular question — or string of questions — during my Friday live streams on the NFL on NBC YouTube channel: Which slot receivers have the best matchups? And which outside (boundary)...
Kenneth Walker is arguably the best running back in the NFL right now. The reigning Super Bowl MVP has had a hot start to the 2026 season in his first year with the Kansas City Chiefs, leading the league in rushing with...
The Arizona Cardinals know who their go-to options on offense are, as Trey McBride and Michael Wilson will most likely see the ball in their hands a lot every week. Against the Detroit Lions in Week 5, it was hard to...
Facebook Twitter Email Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker described Mike Pettine as his “right-hand man,” but the coaching staff’s hierarchy won’t have the new senior defensive assistant directly reporting...
The Indianapolis Colts’ attempt to reunite Daniel Jones with one of his former New York Giants targets has officially come to an end. Indianapolis released veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton on Friday, according to...
Firdose MoondaPublished: Oct 16, 2026, 2:00 PM (14 mins ago) Aiden Markram, South Africa's best batter from the Durban Test, did not travel with the squad from Durban to Gqeberha after the first match and was not at...
Facebook Twitter Email On an otherwise awful offense, Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba remains the best receiver in football.Smith-Njigba was last year’s NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and through six games this year...
Nick Pedone|published: Fri 16th October, 10:00 2026 Oct 15, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks on in the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at Empower Field at Mile High...
Facebook Twitter Email The question of whether former NFL defensive back Shilo Sanders will be able to avoid an $11.89 million civil judgment under the bankruptcy laws likely won’t be resolved until after the calendar...
Teenager Thomas Rew named England Lions T20 captain for West Indies tour The 18-year-old Somerset wicketkeeper-batter is poised to become the youngest captain in Lions history, leading the side in three T20s against...
Just like that, Dalton Knecht is already in his third year with the Los Angeles Lakers. Apparently, time flies even when you are glued to the bench. But Knecht might find himself on a different team, as the Lakers...
WNBAIsobel Borlase was big-time in the Atlanta Dream’s semifinals sweep over the New York Liberty. Maintaining that play in the WNBA Finals could be crucial to the Dream’s success.Oct 16, 2026, 1:51 PM UTCNEW YORK, NEW...
Allen Iverson retired from the NBA as an 11-time All-Star and one of the most skilful and celebrated scorers in the history of the league. The Philadelphia 76ers legend was chosen as the 2001 MVP and retired with a...
Earlier in the week, Seth Rollins was at the Street Fighter premiere, watching his former WWE rivals Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes in their latest movie, and he felt inspired at the event. Speaking to ScreenRant, the...
Facebook Twitter Email The Darius Slayton experiment in Indianapolis has come to an end.The Colts announced on Friday that the team has released Slayton, ending the veteran wideout’s short stint with the...
The New York Knicks should be focused on defending their championship, but there are in-house things that continue to be discussed, and it surrounds an extension for Karl-Anthony Towns. The Knicks' center has made it...
Cricinfo staffPublished: Oct 16, 2026, 1:34 PM (10 mins ago) Brad Wheal, the Scotland and Hampshire seam bowler, has announced his retirement from professional cricket after a spate of injuries.Wheal, 30, made his...
Bucky Dent | published: Fri 16th October, 09:32 2026 Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts at a press conference after game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs...
Cricinfo staffPublished: Oct 16, 2026, 1:30 PM (8 mins ago) Toss India chose to bowl vs ZimbabweIn her first match as India's full-time captain, Smriti Mandhana won the toss and opted to chase in the opening T20I of the...
Mike Sullivan|published: Fri 16th October, 09:27 2026Oct 9, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams (1) speaks at a news conference after defeating the Las Vegas Aces in game three of...
The Milwaukee Brewers completed a historic sweep of the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. Just how historic was the Brew Crew's feat? MLB.com's Sarah Langs, with...
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler has publicly backed head coach Dan Quinn following the team's disappointing performance against the New York Giants. With criticism surrounding Washington's leadership...
3 Indian cricketers who should play ODIs more often With the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 in South Africa less than a year away, India must use upcoming bilateral series to give key players the game time they need. The ICC...
Garrett Kerman|published: Fri 16th October, 09:17 2026Apr 18, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA; Jasmine Jasudavicius (red gloves) celebrates after the fight agasint Karine Silva (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at...
Watch Now Time for Saleh, Moore to show progress Mike Florio and Michael Holley discuss why Robert Saleh and Kellen Moore need to show progress with their respective teams after a slow start to this season with the...
The Western Conference has been the NBA's superior half for a while, but that might be shifting. The West has two elite teams at the top who are among the favorites to challenge for a championship, but after that...
Garrett Kerman|published: Fri 16th October, 09:11 2026 Apr 18, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA; Mike Malott (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Gilbert Burns (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Canada Life Centre...
