Patriots, Vikings tower over Week 7 Power Rankings
The Patriots, who are unbeaten since QB Tom Brady's return, take advantage of the Vikings' bye to pounce all over the top spot in this week's rankings.
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Sources: Packers acquire RB Davis from Chiefs
The Packers have acquired running back Knile Davis from the Chiefs for a conditional late-round draft pick in order to help bolster a short-handed backfield.
Francona: Middle finger was 'nervous habit'
Indians manager Terry Francona said video showing him extending a middle finger to a camera during Game 3 of the ALCS was not intentional.
Indians' Bauer forced to exit with bleeding finger
Trevor Bauer couldn't overcome a drone injury, after all. The Indians starter was removed in the first inning of ALCS Game 3 on Monday with the pinkie of his pitching hand bleeding profusely.
Cubs' Zobrist denies stealing signs from Dodgers
Chicago Cubs 2B Ben Zobrist laughs off sign-stealing accusations by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal.
Thousands join Gay at vigil after daughter's death
Thousands joined sprinter Tyson Gay at a candlelight vigil in Kentucky to honor Gay's 15-year-old daughter, who was fatally shot over the weekend.
Saints surprise 'hype man,' 14, with contract, trip
The Saints surprised 14-year-old fan Jarrus Robertson, who has been battling chronic liver disease for his whole life, with a contract for Sunday's game.
NFL Insiders debate: Which AFC team is Patriots' biggest challenger?
Our round table of experts analyzes the AFC's contenders outside of New England. Can the Steelers and Chiefs hang? Should the Broncos be concerned? And what to make of Buffalo's four-game run?
What we learned (and didn't learn) in Week 6: Four-game streaks galore
If it feels like Colin Kaepernick's 49ers and Cam Newton's Panthers haven't won a game in a while, it's because they haven't. What does it all mean? Here are Week 6's lessons.
Indians' pen stops the bleeding in Game 3 as World Series beckons
Trevor Bauer's finger could've tripped up the Tribe, but Andrew Miller & Co. stood tall. Now, the Indians eye an ALCS sweep of the Blue Jays.
Bauer leaves Game 3 with bloody finger (0:44)
David Johnson's three touchdown performance lifts Cards over Jets
The Cardinals' David Johnson, who rushed for 111 yards on Monday night, is quickly becoming one of the league's elite backs.
Top plays from Monday Night Football
Top plays from Monday Night Football
Johnson breaks free for 58-yard TD run
Johnson breaks free for 58-yard TD run
Top plays from Monday Night Football
Johnson runs in for second TD of game
Johnson runs in for second TD of game
Top plays from Monday Night Football
Marshall makes incredible grab with hand in his face
Marshall makes incredible grab with hand in his face
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Johnson breaks through for third TD of game
Johnson breaks through for third TD of game
Buy or sell: Week 7 fantasy trends for every team
How will Texans RB Lamar Miller follow his two-touchdown performance? Is Saints QB Drew Brees headed for trouble in Kansas City? NFL Nation reporters assess Week 7 fantasy values for every team.
The moment Joe Maddon knew the Cubs were over their Game 2 loss
An impromptu, jovial meeting with Aroldis Chapman and the rest of the Cubs' relievers showed that the team is moving on from its defeat in Game 2.
Surprise! Aroldis Chapman isn't as unhittable as you think
He can make "mistakes" and still thrive, he can throw it hard down the middle and get away with it, but there is, in fact, one way to get at Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman.
Francona can't compare Bauer's finger to Schilling's bloody sock (1:04)
Unsolved mysteries, NFL edition
Is Green Bay's offense toast? Is Buffalo actually good? Are the 2016 Falcons different from the 2015 meltdown version? Is Ezekiel Elliott overused? Those stories and more on this episode.
NFL facing unprecedented rebellion from teams, players
The collective audacity of NFL employees implies a lack of respect for the league's authority and -- worse -- a distrust of the way it operates.
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Ole Miss old news: Rebels latest to see playoff dream dashed
The good news? Ole Miss didn't blow a 21-point lead in its latest loss. The bad news? The Rebels are one of four teams booted from CFP consideration by The Eliminator.
Welcome to CFB's midseason awards, land of Lamar Jackson
Special praise is reserved for Louisville QB Lamar Jackson. Notre Dame, however, is another matter. Vote for your picks for the best and worst from the season's first half.
Playoff 101: Key teams, games and questions for the second half
The season has hit the midway point and the first CFP rankings come out in two weeks. Can anyone beat Bama? Can Lamar Jackson make it? And what about Ohio State vs. Michigan?
How the Petersen principles turned Washington around
The Huskies coach found a QB he can trust, developed a deep defensive line and kept homegrown talent in Seattle.
Notre Dame is getting comfy in the Bottom 10
The Irish didn't show much fight in losing to Stanford. Their reward? A return to the coveted fifth spot in this week's rankings.
Athlete, activist: The truth according to Carmelo Anthony
On the cusp of an NBA season that will give rise to the next wave of athlete activism, Carmelo Anthony reveals how he found his voice and power.
Leicester's Champions League success is authentic
Leicester City have struggled in the opening weeks of their Premier League schedule, but their success in Champions League is actually more telling. Watch Leicester-Cophenhagen on ESPN2 and the ESPN App at 2:45 ET.
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Big 12 issues go deeper with uncertain future following expansion talks
The Big 12's 15-month runaround expansion process is over. The league's psychological disadvantage remains, and this process has revealed deeper issues and an uncertain future.
Jim Harbaugh also does bye weeks with enthusiasm unknown to mankind
Jim Harbaugh did Jim Harbaugh things during the bye week: He recruited in California, introduced a homecoming queen and was part of a chain gang.
Seeing red over yellow: Meyer irked by penalty
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer took exception to the 15-yard penalty called against him for sideline interference in the second quarter of Saturday's comeback win at Wisconsin.
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What's next for the Oakland Raiders in their quest for Las Vegas?
A look at the next few steps as the Raiders explore their options in moving from Oakland to Las Vegas.
Texans' O'Brien: No issues with QB Osweiler
Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien downplayed reports of tension between him and quarterback Brock Osweiler.
Low hit, stomp by Cincy's Burfict draw NFL review
The NFL is reviewing two plays on Sunday by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict.
Golic calls for Burfict to be suspended (1:24)
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Major League Soccer
Vesey's first career goal is the winner for Rangers (0:22)
Reliever-heavy playoffs will impact SP salaries
In recent years, midrotation and back-end starters have been paid generously because of their ability to eat innings. That's all about to change.
Hopkins to end boxing career with Smith bout
Boxing legend Bernard Hopkins will close out his 28-year career with a farewell fight against light heavyweight contender Joe Smith on Dec. 17 at The Forum in Inglewood, California.
What do Hopkins, Smith and a cup of tea in London have in common?
Former middleweight and light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins recounts how the final fight of his career was made and why he picked Joe Smith to be his opponent on Dec. 17.
Goldberg tells Lesnar that he's next... and last (0:59)
Hornets hold off Bulls in OT (0:53)
Four-Ball: When will Tiger get back inside the ropes?
After Tiger's withdrawal at the Safeway Open, when will we see him next? And where do Se Ri Pak's accomplishments put her in golf history? We delve into the top topics this week in golf.
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A-Rod habla como retirado, pero no descarta regresar
Alex RodrÃguez ha disfrutado su tiempo libre tras dejar el béisbol, y hasta habla como un ex jugador, pero evita responder directamente cuando le preguntan si intentará jugar pelota en el 2017.
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Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Bill Belichick opens his news conference by announcing a "new addition to the depth chart" as his son Steve (safeties coach) is a new dad to Blakely Rose. This makes Belichick a proud grandfather for the first time.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Bill Belichick says "probably not this week" when asked if PUP players Dion Lewis and Tre' Jackson will begin practicing this week.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
The Panthers will hold a light practice before taking the rest of the bye week off. A lot of players appear to be getting vet a day off. Here is quarterback Cam Newton, pictured leaping from the golf cart as he heads to the field.
Ben Fawkes ESPN Staff Writer
After their win last night, the Cleveland Indians are up 3-0 in the ALCS and -1600 favorites at Westgate to advance to the World Series. Toronto is +900.
Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer
A few day-after thoughts on the Jets: The troubling part is they're getting worse, not better. Their run defense, the only thing they do well, was shredded by a team that started two new guards and isn't known for being physical. The Cards did a nice job of breaking their tendencies. Instead of throwing vertically, which the Jets expected, QB Carson Palmer dinked and dunked. The Jets blitzed on two-thirds of Palmer's dropbacks, but they had no sacks and no turnovers.
Pat McManamon ESPN Staff Writer
QB Cody Kessler talked Monday of how he feels he is growing and progressing.
ESPN Stats and Information
Looking ahead to Game 4, the Blue Jays 1-4 hitters in Game 3- José Bautista, Josh Donaldson, Edwin Encarnación and Troy Tulowitzki are a combined 18-for-58 (.310 batting average) with six extra-base hits against Indians starter Corey Kluber.
ICYMI: Indians top Jays, take 3-0 lead in ALCS
Jason Kipnis and Mike Napoli hit home runs, and Cleveland's bullpen pulls off its most impressive feat yet in the postseason by taking over after Trevor Bauer's first-inning exit and holding off Toronto for a 4-2 win.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
Cardinals QB Carson Palmer said he watched film of training camp practices from 2013 to prepare for the New York Jets' defense, coached by former Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles. "I have never done that during the season before. But we saw some similar things that we were seeing during training camp that gave us some issues."
Paul Kuharsky ESPN Staff Writer
Third-down offense is the Titans' biggest, most notable improvement. In 2014, they were the second-worst team in the NFL at 30.1 percent. In 2015 at 31.8 they were 29th. Now they are converting at 43.6 percent, sixth-best in the NFL.
John Keim ESPN Staff Writer
One big improvement in Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins Sunday: His success rate on throws of 10 yards or more. Entering Sunday, Cousins had completed just 46.5 percent of such passes, according to ESPN StatS & Information. But vs. the Eagles, Cousins was eight-of-13 for 174 yards and two touchdowns on such throws. He capitalized on big plays that were available.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Packers traded a conditional late-round draft pick to Chiefs for RB Knile Davis, per source.
Tristan H. Cockcroft ESPN Senior Writer
David Johnson's 31 fantasy points on Monday Night Football gave him 214 through his first 11 career starts. That's fifth-most among running backs through that many starts since the merger: Larry Johnson 291 Eric Dickerson 278 Arian Foster 218 Mike Anderson 218 David Johnson 214
Jerry Crasnick ESPN Senior Writer
Cody Allen on Trevor Bauer: "I'm sure if they had given him the option of chopping his finger off or coming out of the game, he would have chopped his finger off."
Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer
Jets QB Geno Smith admits he's frustrated, but stops short of saying he should be the starter. "I'm ready," he said.
Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer
Jets WR Brandon Marshall: "I was shocked when we were 1-2... The reality is we're not a good team right now."
Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer
Jets QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, defending his position, said he still believes he has the support of the players in the huddle. Was that a shot at Geno Smith?
Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer
Jets coach Todd Bowles: "Fitz will be back next week." He said Geno Smith was just a relief pitcher.
Josh Weinfuss ESPN Staff Writer
The Cardinals got themselves back to .500 with another ground-based attack while their defense stifled the New York Jets' offense in a 28-3 win on Monday night. RB David Johnson carried the offense with three touchdowns and Michael Floyd emerged from the sideline with a touchdown catch of his own.
Matt Bowen ESPN Staff Writer
David Johnson fantasy owners continue to rack up production. The Cardinals RB rushed for 111 yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries (5.0 yards per carry) while adding another 27 yards receiving versus the Jets tonight. And it's pretty clear that the Cardinals game plan is focused on getting Johnson high-volume touches.
Dave Tuley ESPN Staff Writer
Cardinals rout Jets 28-3 on ESPN's Monday Night Football. The ViewFromVegas is they also covered as 7-point home favorites and the game stayed under the total of 45.5. Despite the fave/under result, Week 6 of the NFL went to the underdogs at 8-5-2 ATS with six outright upsets (SD, NO, MIA, JAX, WAS, DAL) and overs went 9-6.
Dave Tuley ESPN Staff Writer
VIewFromVegas of Cleveland Indians: they are 6-0 in the MLB playoffs so far and the under is 5-1 in their games (only game to go over was Game 1 of their ALDS against the Boston Red Sox when the over/under was 8.5 and the Indians won 5-4).
Mathieu picks off Smith
Jets QB Geno Smith comes on in relief of Ryan Fitzpatrick in the fourth quarter, but he doesn't fare any better as Tyrann Mathieu intercepts his pass to seal the Cardinals' 28-3 win.
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
As Indians close out a 4-2 Game 3 win over Blue Jays, Trevor Bauer emerges from dugout, arms raised in triumph. Cleveland bullpen got 25 outs after Bauer left game with bloody right pinkie finger.
Andrew Marchand ESPN Senior Writer
Terry Francona and the Indians continued to rewrite the way modern postseason bullpens are used. Francona turned to a parade of relievers, a grand total of six to record the final 25 outs. He made his "closer," Cody Allen a setup man and his "setup man," Andrew Miller, a closer. The Indians are on a verge of a sweep.