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UCLA's Nico Iamaleava said he and new coach Bob Chesney immediately clicked, making the quarterback's decision to stay with the Bruins an easy one.

Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said "now's the time that we're going to find out what we're made of" after the team has dropped nine of 12 games since the All-Star break.

The 2026 World Cup is over, and we're already itching to look ahead to 2030. So, we asked our reporters to vote for the top teams they expect to contend in four years' time. Who made the cut?

The Storm apologized Wednesday for an exchange that took place between one of their co-owners and two fans who thanked Sophie Cunningham in the wake of her comments supporting barring transgender girls and women from girls' and women's sports.

Tarik Skubal, in what could be his final start for the Tigers, was given a standing ovation after his 1,000th career strikeout during Wednesday's game vs, the Orioles.

The NBA investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard could drag into 2027 if the parties don't agree on the findings or any proposed settlement that involves punishing the team, sources told ESPN.

49ers WR Ricky Pearsall did not participate in practice Wednesday because of swelling in the PCL in his right knee. The Niners say they have some "concern" about the latest flare up and are "exploring all options."

FIFA's plan to raise up to $20 billion in private investment has been widely condemned. What is it all about? And, crucially, what will happen next?

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Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart was carted off the field Wednesday with a left leg injury suffered during the first day of training camp.

Tarik Skubal, in what could be his final start for the Tigers, was given a standing ovation after his 1,000th career strikeout during Wednesday's game vs, the Orioles.

Panthers rookie receiver Chris Brazzell II suffered a moderate lateral collateral ligament tear in practice Wednesday and he is expected to be sidelined for up to eight weeks, a league source told ESPN, confirming a report by The Athletic.

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Tarik Skubal, in what could be his final start for the Tigers, was given a standing ovation after his 1,000th career strikeout during Wednesday's game vs. the Orioles.

UCLA's Nico Iamaleava said he and new coach Bob Chesney immediately clicked, making the quarterback's decision to stay with the Bruins an easy one.

Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said "now's the time that we're going to find out what we're made of" after the team has dropped nine of 12 games since the All-Star break.

49ers WR Ricky Pearsall did not participate in practice Wednesday because of swelling in the PCL in his right knee. The Niners say they have some "concern" about the latest flare up and are "exploring all options."

The NCAA has suspended Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter for the first two games of the season for accepting a $427 flight from an agent after he declared for the NFL draft.

The 2026 World Cup is over, and we're already itching to look ahead to 2030. So, we asked our reporters to vote for the top teams they expect to contend in four years' time. Who made the cut?

The NBA investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard could drag into 2027 if the parties don't agree on the findings or any proposed settlement that involves punishing the team, sources told ESPN.

Josh Allen defended the Bills' widely panned alternate uniforms, saying the franchise has to "move forward and do something new."

The Storm apologized Wednesday for an exchange that took place between one of their co-owners and two fans who thanked Sophie Cunningham in the wake of her comments supporting barring transgender girls and women from girls' and women's sports.

André Snellings breaks down the players you can find on your waiver wire to power you into the postseason.

FIFA's plan to raise up to $20 billion in private investment has been widely condemned. What is it all about? And, crucially, what will happen next?