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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets, coming off a historically poor performance, will be without two of their top playmakers Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Running back Breece Hall (quadriceps) and wide...
Oct 9, 2026, 11:03 AM ET Mike Ditka, the legendary former Chicago Bears coach and first tight end ever inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Friday. Ditka rose to...
Oct 9, 2026, 10:50 AM ET SHANGHAI -- Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters after a shock second-round loss to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday. The 39-year-old great was beaten 6-4, 6-3 in a match that lasted...
NHLThe Rangers have come out firing, while Calgary is already going down in Flames.Oct 9, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC(Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) Getty ImagesWe are still in the early stages of the 2026-27 NHL season, but...
Facebook Twitter Email Hall of Famer Mike Ditka, the legendary coach of the 1985 Bears, has died. He was 86.Via ESPN, Ditka’s family announced his passing on Friday morning.“It is with profound sadness that we announce...
The Sacramento Kings had a very difficult end to their last season campaign and ended up with a nightmarish 22-60 record. The team definitely needed a boost of motivation coming into the new season after being ousted...
Stephen Curry has done wonders for the Golden State Warriors franchise. He has not only brought the city of San Francisco four NBA championships since 2015, but he has also taken the Warriors from the bottom of the...
The Toronto Maple Leafs faced off against the Vegas Golden Knights in their previous game, but before the matchup, Auston Matthews was asked about one of his former teammates. After being traded to the Golden Knights...
Facebook Twitter Email The Texans were one of two teams to change a play-caller this week, with head coach DeMeco Ryans taking the defensive play-calling duties back from coordinator Matt Burke. It’s a return to their...
In the lead-up to taking on the Green Bay Packers, the Chicago Bears received sad news. On Friday, legendary coach Mike Ditka died at age 86. As a result, the Bears and the broader NFL world flooded social media with...
'We weren't going to change our plan' - Ahmadzai says after Afghanistan's fightback Afghanistan's fast bowler took two wickets and a sharp catch to bring his side back into the contest after Bangladesh's aggressive...
Cricinfo staffPublished: Oct 9, 2026, 3:38 PM (13 mins ago) Essex have announced that batter Robin Das is no longer employed by the club after he appeared in court on Friday, charged with raping a woman twice.Das, 24...
Green Bay Packers safety Javon Bullard made his feelings about the Chicago Bears clear Thursday, emphasizing that kickoff time will not change his team's approach to its NFC North rival. As the Packers (2-2) prepare to...
Already battered by injuries, the Minnesota Wild lost another body Thursday when veteran defenseman Olli Maatta was a late scratch with a lower-body injury ahead of a 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 32-year-old...
'Breakdown in communication' - Fresh report raises concerns over BCCI's Centre of Excellence injury management A new report has highlighted a communication gap between Team India's sports science unit and the BCCI's...
Cricinfo staffPublished: Oct 9, 2026, 3:27 PM (6 mins ago) Jimmy Adams has left Hampshire after 25 years at the club to take up a new role in Tasmania's coaching staff. Adams has spent the last two BBL seasons working...
The Cleveland Guardians earned a 9-5 Game 4 victory in the American League Division Series over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday to set up a winner-takes-all Game 5. While Cleveland got the job done on the road, Guards...
NFLRIP Mike Ditka, 1939-2026.Oct 9, 2026, 3:29 PM UTC(Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) Getty ImagesRicky O'Donnell has covered basketball at all levels for more than a decade at SB Nation. He’s currently the...
Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob defended the organization's relatively quiet offseason amid criticism from fans frustrated by its inability to land another star, emphasizing the importance of continuity and...
Preview: Man United welcome rock bottom Spurs to Old Trafford With pressure growing for the managers of both clubs, neither Manchester United nor Tottenham Hotspur can afford another defeat. The loser is destined to...
The Chicago White Sox are hanging on by a thread after losing Game 4 of the ALDS 9-5 to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. Now the series heads back to Cleveland for the do-or-die Game 5. Not only did they lose, but...
CLEVELAND -- Gavin Williams wished he would have taken a bit more time on his run from the bullpen to the pitcher’s mound. ALDS Game 5 presented by Booking.com: Saturday, 8 p.m. ET/7 CT on TBS/truTV/UniMas/HBO Max You...
In a touch of irony, the Chicago Bears are playing the Packers on Sunday. And this is the week that legendary head coach Mike Ditka passed away, according to a post on X by Ari Meirov. “NFL legend Mike Ditka has passed...
Facebook Twitter Email The NFL Players Association announced on Friday that Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been named their Community MVP for Week 5. Jefferson and his The JJets Foundation hosted a Strike...
As the Dallas Mavericks opened their 2026-27 NBA preseason with a 135-117 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday in China, star guard Kyrie Irving's recent comments about Cooper Flagg may have provided some clarity...
With a growing demand for more physical gameplay in the league, players are adding significant muscle mass to their bodies. Last season, it was Victor Wembanyama. This year, it is Tyrese Haliburton. The Indiana Pacers...
Oct 9, 2026, 10:01 AM ET A men's basketball player from Mississippi Valley State has been placed in ICE custody. Qingfang Pang, who is from China, was detained on Sept. 29 and is being held at the Richwood Correctional...
The Carolina Hurricanes were able to get a big win against the Vancouver Canucks, defeating them 7-2, and Logan Stankoven came out of the game with a hat trick. He became the fourth player in franchise history with an...
Low attendance at Durban Test sparks debate over red-ball cricket in South Africa Just over 7,500 tickets were sold for day one of the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Kingsmead, reigniting concerns...
Facebook Twitter Email In the days before the 2026 regular season began, a report indicated that Dianna Russini “absolutely” plans to return to sports media, with her next move coming “sooner than later.”More than five...
NBAJoel Embiid looked completely washed in his first preseason game for the new-look 76ers.Oct 9, 2026, 3:10 PM UTCRicky O'Donnell has covered basketball at all levels for more than a decade at SB Nation. He’s currently...
There's no doubt that Steve Kerr is outspoken about politics, and Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob knows he can go “a little far” with his takes. Speaking to the San Francisco Chronicle, Lacob discussed his head...
Facebook Twitter Email Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has scored a touchdown in every game this season. If he scores one on Sunday, he’ll match an accomplishment only achieved by the Lions’ greatest running back.Hall...
As the Houston Rockets prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season, star forward Kevin Durant admitted he was saddened by former teammate Russell Westbrook's recent retirement, believing the former MVP still had another five or...
CLEVELAND -- Had it worked out the way he wanted, Will Venable would not be in the dugout managing the surprising White Sox in the 2026 MLB postseason. Perhaps by now, he’d be on a different bench, trying to reach the...
Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob expressed his appreciation for Stephen Curry taking a $20 million discount on his recent contract extension, emphasizing that the organization would have paid its franchise...
Preview: Real Madrid return to action against Villarreal Both Real Madrid and Villarreal did not open the season as well as they would have liked, so they will be keen to hit reset on the other side of the long...
Oct 9, 2026, 09:36 AM ET The New York Knicks are tabling all contract extension talks with key players Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, the franchise announced Friday "As an organization, our entire focus is on...
Finding a reliable quarterback streamer can be the difference between salvaging a fantasy football matchup and watching your team fall short in Week 5. With injuries, inconsistent performances, and difficult matchups...
The Philadelphia 76ers were able to get a feel for what their team may look like on the court when the season starts. This was the first time that the starters were able to play with each other, and it wasn't in an...
