Live sports desk
Breaking headlines, scores, transfers and analysis across football, cricket, MLB, NBA, NFL and more.
By our measure, Cristopher Sanchez, above, leads the NL Cy Young race. But does Jacob Misiorowski have the edge, anyway?ÃÂ Harry How/Getty Images This has been a banner year for elite starting pitching in the National...
Shohei Ohtani's unprecedented success has reinforced just how difficult it is to be a two-way player.ÃÂ Luke Hales/Getty Images SHOHEI OHTANI WASN'T supposed to remain an exception. At one point, he was expected to be...
Texas football is coming off a massive win last week against Ohio State. Steve Sarkisian's team has been dealing with some off-the-field distractions this week. There was Sarkisian blowing off Holly Rowe after the Texas...
The New York Knicks are just over one month away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season at home against the Philadelphia 76ers as they begin their title defense. Recently, fans were outraged at some of the prices...
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant fired back at Iman Shumpert over his continued frustration with Durant's decision to join the Golden State Warriors in 2016, while also dragging Gilbert Arenas into the exchange with a...
NFLBest NFL games, Week 2: Vikings vs. Bears is must-watch because of Ben Johnson and Brian FloresBen Johnson vs. Brian Flores is going to be so good.Sep 17, 2026, 4:42 PM UTCMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 16: Caleb...
This weekend, before Ole Miss and LSU's football game kicks off, acclaimed actor Morgan Freeman will join the desk as the guest celebrity picker on ESPN College GameDay. He appeared on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday...
On Saturday evening, Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian generated some controversy when he ditched a postgame interview with ESPN's Holly Rowe following the team's win over Ohio State. Later in the week, Texas...
Aaron Rodgers on DK MetcalfâÂÂs bad game: IâÂÂm not worried, I love DK Facebook Twitter Email Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf had a rough game in Week 1, dropping passes, twice getting called for offensive pass...
PFTâÂÂs Week 2 2026 NFL picks Facebook Twitter Email Week 2 arrives tonight. Which means itâÂÂs time for the second wave of PFT picks.This year, IâÂÂm flying solo with the selections. No spreads. No gambling...
The Ottawa Senators have opened training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season. The team has a lot of questions heading into the season, including how the Senators will replace Brady Tkachuk. While the Senators prepare to...
The Atlanta Dream are back from their two-week break after the FIBA World Cup, and they didn't receive the best news as they have four regular season games remaining. Brionna Jones, who's been sidelined since Aug. 13...
MLB Thursday Best Bets: 3 Picks for the Playoff RaceMike Sullivan|published: Thu 17th September, 12:33 2026Sep 16, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) calls...
The Philadelphia Phillies are gearing up for a postseason run. Philadelphia's pitching is set to lead the way. However, Jesus Luzardo is dealing with an injury and his status for the MLB playoffs is uncertain...
The AL Wild Card Race Is a Mess, and MLB Has Nobody to Blame but Itself David Brown|published: Thu 17th September, 12:24 2026 Sep 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas (20)...
With the San Diego Padres pushing for an NL Wild Card spot with 10 games left in the regular season, the team is looking to solidify their placement and make a run in the postseason. As the Padres look to make some...
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson received some pointed criticism from longtime NFL coach Clyde Christensen over how he was emphasizing quarterback Caleb Williams' accuracy during offseason practices. Christensen...
playKeller: Pulisic needs to 'reprove himself' at AC Milan (1:14) Sixteen-year-old Philadelphia Union phenom Cavan Sullivan headlines the 28-player roster named by U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino...
Belal Muhammad Wants Carlos Prates Next. Why? Jonan Morales|published: Thu 17th September, 12:19 2026 May 10, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Belal Muhammad (red gloves) prepares to fight Jack Della Maddalena (not...
WNBAThe Atlanta Dream just got bad injury newsCenter Brionna Jones will miss the rest of the season after sustaining a left leg injury last month.Sep 17, 2026, 4:17 PM UTCCOLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA - AUGUST 10: Brionna Jones...
The Arizona Diamondbacks' postseason hopes aren't dead yet, but they're getting dangerously close. Arizona suffered another brutal loss Wednesday as the Miami Marlins escaped with a 4-3 victory to take two of three at...
Week 2 Thursday Night Football Best Bills vs. Lions Betting PredictionJustin Bales|published: Thu 17th September, 12:15 2026Sep 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) jogs on the field...
The Green Bay Packers will be facing the New York Jets in Week 2, and they could be without two defensive players because of concussion symptoms, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky. âÂÂLaFleur said Lukas Van Ness went...
Mike McCarthy: Joey Porter Jr. slated to âÂÂdo more today than he did yesterdayâ Facebook Twitter Email The ramp up for Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. will continue.Head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters...
There is a lot of excitement heading into the season for the Washington Capitals. The Capitals have welcomed back Alex Ovechkin for another season while bringing in Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou.ÃÂ Still, if the Capitals...
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards took aim at LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and new teammate LaMelo Ball in an Adidas commercial promoting his latest signature shoe. Ahead of âÂÂThe Cold Blooded Anthony...
Ben McAleer Published: 17:04, 17 Sep 2026Updated: 17:04, 17 Sep 2026 Ruben Amorim couldn't help but aim a dig at Manchester United when dissecting AC Milan's 2-0 defeat to Benfica on Wednesday.Goals from Dodi Lukebakio...
The Los Angeles Dodgers are vying for their third consecutive World Series title. And of course, everyone is wondering about Shohei Ohtani. He has been battling a series of injuries, including knee inflammation, bicep...
After the recent decision made by Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore from his tour, thanks in part to the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick might've...
The Boston Celtics introduced some of the new players they acquired over the offseason in a recent press conference, but one was missing. Mitchell Robinson was set to be one of the players introduced at the presser, but...
Nathan Hill, Betting writer Published: 16:51, 17 Sep 2026Updated: 16:51, 17 Sep 2026 The NFL is back, and back with a bang! The leagueâÂÂs 32 teams tied the all-time record for most combined points in a Week 1 slate...
The Tampa Bay Rays are currently the best team in the American League. Tampa Bay has a strong opportunity to make a deep postseason run in 2026, and the ball club received a crucial boost on Thursday. The Rays announced...
Former NFL offensive tackle Taylor Lewan is jumping on the New York Giants bandwagon ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams after the teams experienced drastically different season openers. Lewan...
Quinnen Williams: I expect to be dominant every week, I wasnâÂÂt against Giants Facebook Twitter Email After the Cowboys lost to the Giants last Sunday night, defensive tackle Quinnen Williams said the team needs to...
After pulling off a decisive victory in the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys, life is beautiful for the Giants, head coach John Harbaugh and quarterback Jaxson Dart. The Los Angeles Rams, on the other hand, must...
Ciaran Wiseman, Journalist Published: 16:41, 17 Sep 2026Updated: 16:41, 17 Sep 2026 A river home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles has been selected as a venue for the 2032 Olympic Games.Fitzroy River in Rockhampton...
Watch Now Don't count out the Cardinals against the Seahawks Vaughn Dalzell and Jay Croucher believe that the Cardinals can go toe to toe with the Seahawks, who will be missing Sam Darnold for the Week 2 NFC West...
The San Francisco 49ers delivered a dominant performance in Week 1. San Francisco won a huge divisional matchup against LA, crushing them 27-7 in Australia. One 49ers coach was willing to admit that the transition back...
Lane Kiffin and LSU football have been dealing with their fair share of legal battles. LSU was sued by the SEC over its attempted use of players formerly on NFL rosters this year. Kiffin would regularly need some legal...
Watch Now Expect low point total in Raiders vs. Chargers Vaughn Dalzell and Jay Croucher explain why their lack of confidence in either the Chargers' or Raiders' offenses has them betting the under for their Week 2 tilt...
