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The New York Giants plan to start J.J. McCarthy at quarterback this week against the Houston Texans, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Wednesday. The decision comes after McCarthy almost completed a miraculous...
Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte said that a fan who was filmed making an obscene gesture at Florida players on the field after the Longhorns' 27-24 loss to the Gators has been permanently banned from Darrell K...
Oct 21, 2026, 11:26 AM ET Maryland has fired football coach Mike Locksley on Wednesday following the Terrapins' 12th consecutive Big Ten loss, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Wednesday. Maryland has called a team...
Oct 21, 2026, 11:18 AM ET New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has reached a new deal with the team to continue in the post he's held since 1998. "We're locked and loaded," Cashman, the longest-serving general...
The New York Yankees are bringing Aaron Boone back as manager for the 2027 season. With Boone leading the way, New York has consistently reached the postseason but has yet to win a World Series. In fact, the ball club...
Oct 21, 2026, 11:09 AM ET Former Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jordan Elliott was attempting to retrieve a gun from his car following an altercation with a teammate during practice last week, a source confirmed to...
Facebook Twitter Email The Titans fell behind the Colts 13-0 in the first half of last Sunday’s game against the Colts, but they were able to rally for their first win of the season. One of the biggest plays in that...
With the New York Yankees falling short of their World Series goal once again, eyes have turned to management, with speculation about who might lose their jobs after another disappointing playoff exit. As Brian Cashman...
The San Antonio Spurs got off to a disappointing start to their 2026-27 season in a 116-104 loss at home to their hated rivals, the Oklahoma City Thunder. While there was plenty of blame to go around for a lackluster...
Facebook Twitter Email The Saints got their second win of the season last weekend and cornerback Martin Emerson was a big part of why.Now he’s been named NFC defensive player of the week.Emerson had seven tackles, four...
NHL 27 Update 3 arrived this week, with patch notes mentioning improvements to gameplay and several modes like HUT, Be A Pro, Franchise, and more. Overall, this update comes packed with many fixes to many issues while...
Facebook Twitter Email Cornerback Jalen Ramsey is not known as a pass rusher, but that aspect of his game came up big for the Steelers in Week 7. Ramsey recorded a pair of sacks against the Buccaneers, including one...
Brian Cashman has agreed to a new contract to remain as the Yankees general manager, he said during a press conference on Wednesday. The deal is not official, as it is pending final language. Terms have not yet been...
Facebook Twitter Email Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud didn’t land a contract extension ahead of the 2026 season, but he’s helped his argument for one over the first six weeks of the regular season. Stroud’s play helped...
Facebook Twitter Email Caleb Williams’ return was successful, as the quarterback helped pilot the Bears to a 31-23 victory over the Falcons.Now he’s been named NFC offensive player of the week.Williams finished 30-of-36...
The New York Yankees are coming off another postseason elimination. The Tampa Bay Rays swept them in the ALDS, prompting many fans to demand change. However, the Yankees extended GM Brian Cashman's contract and also...
James Anderson's future in doubt as Lancashire opt against new contract for veteran seamer Lancashire have informed James Anderson this week that they will not offer him a new deal for the 2027 season, leaving his...
With the Philadelphia Phillies preparing for the offseason after an early postseason exit, the team has finalized who will be the manager of the team after expressing interest elsewhere. As the Phillies gave Don...
The Los Angeles Lakers are fully entering a new era this season, and it starts with Luka Doncic. During the offseason, they added several players who should fit alongside him, but also help the team when he's on the...
Ohio State took a major win over the weekend, as the Buckeyes knocked off Indiana 19-15. During the win, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin was injured. Later, head coach Ryan Day announced that Sayin will be out...
The Oklahoma City Thunder began their 2026-27 NBA season with a 116-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night, but the action was not limited to the scoreboard, as a heated confrontation led to technical fouls...
Roy Wood Jr. is one of comedy's most prominent political minds, but he has never forgotten his HBCU roots. Wood graduated from Florida A&M in 2001 with a degree in broadcast journalism. He's parlayed the media...
The New York Yankees fell short of winning their first World Series since 2009 for a number of reasons. One of those reasons, of course, was the fact that Aaron Judge was not available for both the American League Wild...
NZ vs IND 2026: 1st T20I Match Preview The match will be played from 12:30 PM IST. New Zealand (NZ) will be hosting India (IND) in an all-important series with the first T20I set to be played on Thursday, October 22, at...
Oct 21, 2026, 10:33 AM ET VERSAILLES, France -- New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said Wednesday he understands the recent criticism from owner Gayle Benson but asked for patience with what he called a...
With the 2026 regular season behind us and the hot stove ready to burn, we're taking a closer look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency. Name: Tarik SkubalPosition: Left-handed pitcherTeam: Los...
The first domino of the 2027 coaching carousel has fallen. Maryland lost to Rutgers this past weekend, and it seemed like Mike Locksley was destined to be let go. Maryland made a coaching move on Sunday, but it was not...
The Indianapolis Colts suffered their worst lost of the season in Week 6. Indy lost against a winless Tennessee squad, leaving them at 2-4 on the season. Carlie Irsay-Gordon decided to make a big move as a result...
Facebook Twitter Email Fantasy managers have been hit with some major injuries while a new batch of bye weeks is making things more complicated. Last week was a strong week for this series. I recommended Luther Burden...
Kyrie Irving makes his long-awaited return to NBA action for the Dallas Mavericks against a Houston Rockets time that will look to win their first opening-day game since 2017. The Mavs are looking to bounce back into...
The threads between St. Louis City SC and the Columbus Crew are thick, as without the Crew, one of Major League Soccer's original teams, this current St. Louis resurgence may not be possible. Sporting director Corey...
Facebook Twitter Email The unexpected emergence of reported tension between Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, coupled with multiple comments from Aikman regarding his dismay over the lack of contract talks with ESPN/ABC on an...
New York Yankees fans hoping for a change in the front office are out of luck. General manager Brian Cashman has agreed to a new contract with the organization, a decision that should surprise nobody following the...
Facebook Twitter Email Former NFL defensive end Allen Bailey has died, TMZ reports. He was 37.Bailey’s brother, Alford Bailey Jr., told TMZ that the former defensive end was found dead by his wife on Tuesday inside...
The Los Angeles Chargers are still looking for their first win of the season amid ongoing offensive struggles. This has led to increasing speculation from Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk that offensive coordinator Mike...
On Wednesday's edition of First Take, Stephen A. Smith did not hold back when speaking about the Celtics' 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons. While the Celtics were able to get a 72-50 lead early in the third quarter...
More so than other sports leagues, the NBA frequently sees big trades shake up the league. In the modern era, big-name players are being traded all the time. For example, Ja Morant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown...
Cricinfo staffPublished: Oct 21, 2026, 3:17 PM (16 mins ago) James Anderson's professional career may finally have reached its end, two years after he was ushered into international retirement by England's...
The Chicago Bulls begin the 2026-27 NBA season on the road Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. It will be a season unlike any other in recent memory, as the team rebuilds from scratch with new leadership, coaching...
NFLLos Angeles has become football’s city of nightmaresOct 21, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Getty ImagesThe preseason hype surrounding football in Los Angeles was real. The Rams made bold, splashy...
