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Oct 1, 2026, 03:25 PM ET The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back Torey Lovullo, the winningest manager in franchise history, a source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez on Thursday. Lovullo, 61, whose deal expired after this...
SAN ANTONIO -- Count Spurs star Victor Wembanyama as one of the professional athletes that isn't interested in promoting sports betting sites. The Frenchman expressed his view on the subject Thursday after a training...
DESHAUN WATSON JOGGED toward the tunnel leading to the Cleveland Browns' locker room at Huntington Bank Field surrounded by cheers last Sunday -- a stark contrast to the loud boos he received the last time he played in...
Coaches had been fired at UCLA, Virginia Tech and Arkansas. Penn State was 10 days away from dismissing longtime coach James Franklin. And Florida's Billy Napier and LSU's Brian Kelly wouldn't make it through October...
OKLAHOMA CITY — In addressing former Oklahoma City Thunder Russell Westbrook's retirement from the NBA for the first time, head coach Mark Daigneault reflected on the future Hall of Fame guard's basketball legacy...
The New York Knicks are less than three weeks away from kicking off their title defense when the regular season gets underway. The Knicks are returning most of the same core of players from last year, including Josh...
There was a crucial call that was made late in the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams game, and it may have led the former to victory. The Broncos had the ball and had the chance to either tie the game with a field...
Facebook Twitter Email Wide receiver Jalen Coker was back on the practice field for the Panthers on Thursday. Coker was listed as a limited participant with the quad injury he suffered in Week 3. Coker was called...
The Chicago Cubs hired Craig Counsell to turn a promising roster into a postseason contender. After a swift playoff exit, the executive responsible for building that roster deserves the most heat. Jed Hoyer should lose...
The Arizona Diamondbacks are keeping Torey Lovullo in the dugout after another season ended just short of the playoffs. Rather than making a managerial change, the organization is giving him another opportunity to lead...
Torey Lovullo will return for an 11th season as Diamondbacks manager after he and the team agreed on a two-year deal, a source told MLB.com on Thursday. The team has not confirmed. Lovullo, who is the longest-tenured...
The sports world continues to dive deeper and deeper into gambling with no end in sight. In late news saw LeBron James join Derek Jeter and Eli Manning, all of whom partnered up with a gambling brand. San Antonio Spurs...
The 2026 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe features a €5 million prize fund distributed among the top five finishers, detailing earnings for owners, trainers and jockeys. The 2026 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe has a...
The Atlanta Falcons want to prove their bounce-back win wasn’t a fluke, while the Saints have important injury concerns. These teams meet on Monday Night Football in Week 4, and here are bold predictions for the...
The Philadelphia Eagles are looking vulnerable for the first time this season. Philly got absolutely whooped by Chicago on Monday Night Football in Week 3. Now the Eagles may be without one of their top offensive...
Facebook Twitter Email If gambling is permitted freely on sporting events, normal incidents of the game such as bad snaps, dropped passes, turnovers, penalties, and play calling inevitably will fuel speculation...
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's personal life has remained largely private, which is why he was initially upset when his relationship with social media influencer and model Olivia Ponton became public...
Atlanta Dream center Angel Reese has won the WNBA's Defensive Player of the Year award, the league announced Thursday, making her the first player in franchise history to win the award. Reese received 46 of the 74 votes...
Kyle Juszczyk has long had a case as the best fullback in the NFL. As a versatile weapon who can block, run, or catch passes, the player nicknamed “Juice” is a perfect fit in a Kyle Shanahan offense. Juszczyk's...
Facebook Twitter Email Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson will be coaching against each other when the Jets face the Bears on Sunday, and although it’s the first time they’ve faced off in a game, they have plenty of experience...
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a position to do something that MLB has never seen, which is win three straight championships in a row. They are once again the favorites to win this year, but this could be the final run...
The Green Bay Packers have been one of the more disappointing teams in the NFL this season. Green Bay got embarrassed by Atlanta in Week 3 and desperately needs to turn things around this weekend. But if the Packers...
Dusty May is gearing up for his first season at the helm of the Dallas Mavericks following his tenure with the Michigan Wolverines. One of the big questions for the start of his coaching journey is the lineup that he'll...
The Netherlands team between 1974 and 1978 reached two World Cup finals and redefined international football with their Total Football tactics. Between 1974 and 1978, the Netherlands reached consecutive World Cup finals...
Mason Miller needed just 12 batters to accomplish something no pitcher in postseason history had done. The San Diego Padres closer recorded his 10th career playoff strikeout Wednesday (All Cubs hitters), setting a...
HERTFORDSHIRE, England -- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels said he doesn't have any concern about potentially re-injuring his dislocated left elbow once he returns to playing. "That's what the brace is...
Oct 1, 2026, 01:14 PM ET United States international Christian Pulisic says it was a "big relief" to get his first club goal of 2026 and that he wants to stay at AC Milan amid ongoing contract talks. Pulisic has...
BOSTON — The NBA world watched as Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from professional basketball and walked off into the sunset. Players around the league reacted to the news, and it even had LA Clippers guard...
There’s no doubt that Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey plays with intensity. But a wrist injury has held him back. However, Ramsey got a huge injury update for the game against the Browns on Thursday Night...
Facebook Twitter Email Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker wound up staying up later than he expected on Wednesday night. That’s when Parker learned that the Cowboys were trading for cornerback Joey Porter...
Facebook Twitter Email Jalen Ramsey told reporters earlier this week that he’s dealing with a fractured wrist.It’s apparently not going to stop him from being on the field on Thursday night.Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN...
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone pointed to aggression on the base-paths as an important part of his club’s postseason attack after the Yankees finished off the Boston Red Sox with a dominant 9-2 win Wednesday night...
Facebook Twitter Email The Giants have made a move to add depth at outside linebacker in the wake of Brian Burns’s season-ending knee injury. Jihad Ward was on the practice field Thursday, which confirms multiple...
The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently gearing up for Thursday night's divisional matchup against the Cleveland Browns, looking to move to 3-1 on the 2026 NFL season. Meanwhile, former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has been...
Who knows how the Dallas Cowboys pried Joey Porter Jr. away from the Steelers. But the deal made blockbuster NFL waves. Furthermore, the Cowboys' defensive coordinator shared his completely honest thoughts on adding...
The Chicago Cubs recently saw their season come to an end with a 4-1 loss in Game 2 of the Wild Card round against the San Diego Padres, resulting in a sweep loss in the series. The Cubs now face an offseason filled...
The Atlanta Dream advanced to the semifinals of the playoffs after sweeping the Washington Mystics, but they received some more good news in the midst of that. Angel Reese was announced as the league's Defensive Player...
World in Sport ranks Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer based on peak ability, achievements and impact among all-time legends. World in Sport ranks the 20 greatest footballers of all time, with Lionel Messi first...
The Philadelphia Phillies fought to give themselves one more chance. Now, with their season on the line Thursday night in Atlanta, they are handing the ball to Aaron Nola instead of Zack Wheeler. Phillies fans are...
On December 1, 2017, Jimbo Fisher resigned as the head coach of Florida State Football in order to take over at Texas A&M. Since then, two different men have held the head coaching position. One of those is current...
