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2027 commit fits for Syracuse, UConn, Purdue and Gonzaga
How these top commits from the SC Next class of 2027 will impact college programs in 2027-28.
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'She never stopped encouraging me': How Dawn Staley refused to let hearing loss hinder Ayla McDowell
Ayla McDowell relied on lip-reading and physical cues to combat her sensorineural hearing loss, but coach Dawn Staley convinced her to finally take action.
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WNBA playoff schedule: League releases dates for 2026 postseason
The first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs opens Sunday. The semifinals tip Oct. 4 and the Finals open Oct. 17.
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🏀 WNBA playoff preview: How all eight teams could win the title
At long last, the bracket is finally set. Here are the strengths and potential flaws for all eight teams.
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Commanders GM: Elbow surgery, IR 'not on table' right now for QB Daniels
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels won't undergo surgery on his dislocated left elbow and, as of now, he won't be placed on injured reserve according to general manager Adam Peters.
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Sources: 49ers' Bosa to miss time with calf injury
Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Nick Bosa pulled his calf during practice and is expected to miss a few weeks for the 49ers, sources told ESPN and NFL Network.
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McNamara lands first five-star as Kamissoko commits to Syracuse
Five-star forward Moussa Kamissoko has committed to Syracuse, he told ESPN, becoming the first five-star recruit of Gerry McNamara's head coaching career.
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LaFleur on Packers' offensive woes: 'I don't know what we're doing well'
The Packers are off to their worst start in coach Matt LaFleur's eight seasons after they were booed off Lambeau Field on Thursday night.
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Penix shows 'resiliency' in return, revives Falcons' attack in Lambeau rout
In his first game since tearing his ACL last November, Michael Penix Jr. sparked the Falcons by passing for 256 yards with a touchdown in a 35-14 rout of the Packers at Lambeau Field.
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Alford to retire after final season with Nevada
Steve Alford is ending a 36-year coaching career that also included stops at Iowa, New Mexico and UCLA.
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49ers' Juszczyk baffled by NFL fine for imitating 'chugging a beer'
The NFL fined San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 on Thursday for "engaging in offensive demonstrations."
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Rebuilding Sun mark franchise's last game in Connecticut with victory, joy
Playing for nothing but pride, the Sun prevailed 95-81 in their final game before the franchise's impending relocation to Houston, marking the final moments of the organization's 24-season history with celebration and joy.
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'All empires fall': Can Dabo Swinney still get things right at Clemson?
Clemson is 2-1, but with Cal up next, questions still linger around the state of Dabo Swinney's program.
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What to know for NFL Week 3: 15 games on deck, 15 previews from our reporters and experts
Jalen Hurts against Chicago? Aaron Glenn back in Detroit? Dak vs. Lamar? There are 15 more games in Week 3, and we have picks, predictions, key stats and more.
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Why Mike LaFleur vs. Kyle Shanahan goes deeper than Cardinals vs. 49ers
The Shanahan-LaFleur dynamic spreads to Arizona, where new head coach Mike has taken the reins in the desert.
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Celtic & Rangers contest closed doors sanctions
Celtic and Rangers appeal against the Scottish FA decision forcing both clubs to play their next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors.
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Russell takes pole in Baku as Antonelli hits wall
George Russell takes pole position for Mercedes at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as his team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashes out.
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The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores for Week 3
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.
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Don't be surprised if ... Travis Kelce, Davante Adams keep turning back the clock
Eric Karabell provides a list of what to watch for in fantasy football, so don't be surprised if any of these come true.
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'It's the best position player season I've ever seen': How PCA's MVP year has carried the Cubs to October
Chicago officially punched its NL Wild Card ticket. And there is no doubt why the Cubs are where they are.
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From playoff and stat races to goodbyes: What to watch in MLB's final weekend
There's still much to play for entering the final days of the regular season. We have your guide to the last few games of baseball before October.
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MLB playoff tracker: Cubs, White Sox, Guardians, Padres all clinch Thursday
From matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.
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Oregon's threads for USC trip headline best uniforms of Week 4
At a base level it's an all-white set for Oregon this week, but it's the details that make the uniform really pop.
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2027 recruiting class rankings: Duke enters top 45 in latest update
As recruiting season quiets down, here's how the top classes are shaping up.
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Man City found guilty of breaking financial rules - sources
Manchester City are found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching, sources tell BBC Sport.
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Connelly: Who soars at the SEC launch party? Can B1G favorites answer big questions?
After teasing us with ranked games over three weeks, we get six that should tell us a lot about the 2026 season.
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What could the potential sanctions for Man City be?
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says the potential sanctions for Manchester City will be 'significant' after the sources told BBC Sport that the club has been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching.
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NBA Rank's hottest hot-button topics -- and what league execs think about the three-player battle for No. 1
ESPN's NBA Rank 2026 countdown is in the books, but debates are just beginning -- on social media and around the league.
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Transfer rumors, news: Bayern eye Barcelona World Cup-winning midfielder
Barcelona attacking midfielder Dani Olmo is on the radar of Bayern Munich. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Let's predict the next five Super Bowl champs: Seahawks repeat in 2026? Chiefs get another by 2030?
Ben Solak had some fun and did the impossible -- picked Super Bowl winners for the 2026 to 2030 seasons. And there are some surprises ...
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Lapsed fan's guide to the NHL season: Top teams, players and storylines for 2026-27
Miss anything since the end of June? Miss EVERYTHING since then? Get caught up here.
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Projecting the NHL's leap-forward, regression candidates: Michkov, Misa, Mantha, more
Here are a dozen players who are in for a heightened -- or lowered -- level of production this season.
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Tennessee-Texas: The battle for UT, SEC orange and Manning loyalty
The Vols and Horns haven't met since 1969, but there's still plenty of history in this matchup.
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NBA Rank top 10 is here: SGA, Jokic or Wemby at No. 1?
Our countdown of the NBA's top 100 players hits its grand finale.
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From shaky start to statement wins - 100 days of McInnes at Rangers
BBC Scotland charts the first tumultuous 100 days of Derek McInnes' tenure as Rangers manager.
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The bracket is set! See how it all happened
After a chaotic final night of the season, the WNBA playoff bracket is set! Here's how it happened.
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MLB insiders predict the playoffs: Bold takes, dangerous teams and breakout stars
Which wild cards could win it all? Are the Yankees cooked without Judge? Here's what those in the sport think could decide October.
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R360 rebel series given ultimatum on overdue accounts
The company behind R360, the controversial all-star rugby start-up, has been ordered to publish overdue accounts or face being dissolved.
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NFL Week 3 best bets for Sunday's games
Our experts dive into the odds and player props for Week 3 and offer their betting tips and favorite plays.
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Top 50 USMNT players, ranked by club performance: Which Americans are in hot form?
Who are the best Americans as the new World Cup cycle begins? We rank USMNT players on club form: ESPN's Player Performance Index returns.
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Is Cavan Sullivan the next Michael Olise? Comps for USMNT's top young stars
With the USMNT welcoming a new class of debutantes during this international break, ESPN dives into the numbers of the United States' next prodigies.
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New-look squad, but how will Pocognoli's Scotland line-up?
Former Scotland forwards James McFadden and Pat Nevin try to guess who new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli will pick to start in Slovenia on Saturday.
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'Workhorse' Koumas growing with Wales
Liverpool forward Lewis Koumas earns praise from Wales boss Craig Bellamy and full-back Neco Williams following his efforts against Portugal.
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Canelo-Mbilli? Dubois-Wardley? Ranking October's biggest fights
Nick Parkinson ranks the most notable boxing fights of the month, including Canelo-Mbilli and Dubois-Wardley, and shares his thoughts on why you should watch.
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Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua: What you need to know
Everything you need to know about Tyson Fury's fight with Anthony Joshua.
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Spain are reigning world and European champions. They're just getting started
Winning the next four tournaments -- two Nations Leagues, Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup -- is something Spain will be aiming for, and it's within their potential.
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A kit fit for the GOAT: Messi's special jersey for final Argentina match unveiled
Lionel Messi will wear a special jersey for his final Argentina match before he retires from international soccer, and it's a shirt worthy of the occasion.
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Transfer windows & drones among ideas to boost cycling
A new report from cycling's world governing body proposes a series of changes to boost the sport - and improve safety.
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Injury rules Ireland's Wafer out of Japan game
Ireland back row Aoife Wafer is ruled out of the WXV Global Series encounter against Japan on Sunday because of injury.
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FA Cup tie to be replayed after ref's error - will it set a precedent?
Mulbarton Wanderers are "deeply upset" after being told they must replay their FA Cup qualifying tie with Woodford Town because of a referee's error.
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'Everybody else can go to hell': Inside Stephanie White's ruthless pursuit of a WNBA title
She has the stars but also the strife. Stephanie White is fortifying her locker room as storms swirl around Indiana's championship hopes.
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MLB playoff pressure rankings: Which World Series contenders must win now -- or else?
For some teams this October, a victory would be even sweeter -- and a defeat all the more painful.
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Cheat sheet: The names you need to know when you draft
A printable guide to take to your fantasy hockey draft, with the best of ESPN Fantasy all in one place.
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Premier League joins call for Fifa reforms
The Premier League joins three of its top European counterparts in calling for "fundamental" reform of the way that world football's governing body Fifa is run.
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Liver transplant anniversary inspired team talk - Dyer
Southend United boss Kieron Dyer says the anniversary of his life-saving liver transplant inspired an "emotional" pre-match team talk.
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Red Roses struggle to meet fans' selfie demands - Hunt
England scrum-half Natasha Hunt says it is no longer possible to satisfy fans' post-match requests for selfies and autographs, given the Red Roses' success and growth.
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Back and loving it - Pietersen on his history, Brook & helping win the Ashes
Former batter turned specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen talks about his new role with England, his past history with the ECB and working with Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.
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Israel game should not go ahead - Republic of Ireland's Knight
Jason Knight has become the first Republic of Ireland player to publicly voice his opposition to playing Israel on Sunday.
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Chelsea charged by FA over discriminatory chanting
Chelsea are charged by the Football Association over alleged discriminatory behaviour by fans during their win at Fulham in August.
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Packers booed by own fans during loss to Falcons
The Green Bay Packers are booed by their own fans during their 35-14 home defeat to the Atlanta Falcons.
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