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Elena Rybakina dethrones Aryna Sabalenka to win her first U.S. Open title

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How Kobe Bryant inspires Manchester United’s star goalkeeper

Sep 12, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (2) tackles Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Arch Manning makes fourth-down magic in Texas' massive comeback win over Ohio State

FOR SUBSCRIBERSA fake NFL player is charged with scamming women out of more than $1M. They weren’t his only victims.

Colin Kaepernick is done with the NFL. He isn’t done fighting.

FOR SUBSCRIBERSNFL players are trying to go back to college — if they can find a conference that will let them

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FOR SUBSCRIBERSBob Iger once found it hard to root for the Lakers. Now he’ll own them.

FOR SUBSCRIBERSThe WNBA is bigger than ever. But the attention is on anything but basketball.

FOR SUBSCRIBERSCollege football doesn’t start for a month, but the SEC vs. Big Ten rivalry is already here

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College football

College football

Takeaways from College Football Week 2: Texas roars back as Ohio State, Oregon stumble

Week 2 in college football delivered a stunner in Stillwater and an instant classic in Austin.
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4h ago

Sports

Sports

Caden Buhr’s field goal with 15 seconds left lifts No. 21 Iowa over Iowa State, 16-13

It was the third field goal of the game for Buhr, a second-year player who hit one from 32 yards to tie it with 6:22 to play.
Sep 12, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Caden Buhr (92) is lifted in the air by offensive lineman Trevor Lauck (59) after kicking the eventual game winning field goal with 15 seconds left in the fourth quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
Sep 12, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes place kicker Caden Buhr (92) is lifted in the air by offensive lineman Trevor Lauck (59) after kicking the eventual game winning field goal with 15 seconds left in the fourth quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
5h ago

NFL

NFL

Kyler Murray will be the ninth Vikings' starting QB since 2023

On Sunday, Kyler Murray will make his first start for the Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass during a preseason opening game between the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings on Aug. 15, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass during a preseason opening game between the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings on Aug. 15, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
6h ago

NFL

NFL

To no surprise, the Texans and C.J. Stroud will kick the contract can to 2027

Nothing says "football is back" like the issuance of Sunday Splash!
HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 20: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans makes a pass during pregame warm ups prior to the first quarter of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at NRG Stadium on August 20, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 20: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans makes a pass during pregame warm ups prior to the first quarter of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at NRG Stadium on August 20, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
6h ago

NFL

NFL

Our opposition to the Protect College Sports Act prompted a phone call from Randy Levine

Earlier today, we posted an item about ESPN's advocacy for the Protect College Sports Act.
Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees, during the Bloomberg Power Players New York event in New York, US, on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. From athletes and team owners to commissioners and investors, this event gathers the most influential voices for market-moving conversations on the multi-trillion dollar sports economy. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees, during the Bloomberg Power Players New York event in New York, US, on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. From athletes and team owners to commissioners and investors, this event gathers the most influential voices for market-moving conversations on the multi-trillion dollar sports economy. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images
7h ago

NFL

NFL

Report: Parker Washington, Jaguars unlikely to come to agreement

The Jaguars and wide receiver Parker Washington are unlikely to reach a contract extension before the start of the season, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Media reports.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 17: Parker Washington #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars practices during training camp at Miller Electric Center on August 17, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 17: Parker Washington #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars practices during training camp at Miller Electric Center on August 17, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images)
7h ago

Basketball

Basketball

Ukraine’s Kate Koval transfers to Baylor from LSU after Tigers signed Russian player

Koval had posted on social media about her decision to leave LSU, saying “for me, this war is not distant or abstract.”
Kate Koval #13 of the LSU Tigers warms up before a basketball game.
Kate Koval #13 of the LSU Tigers warms up before a basketball game.
8h ago

NFL

NFL

Patriots place WR A.J. Brown on IR, officially sign DT DaQuan Jones

The Patriots made official the signing of veteran defensive tackle DaQuan Jones.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 9: A.J. Brown #1 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 9, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 9: A.J. Brown #1 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 9, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
8h ago

College basketball

College basketball

C.J. Carr throws for 4 touchdowns as No. 3 Notre Dame routs visiting Rice 52-0

Carr, an early-season Heisman contender, connected on 16 of 20 passes for 253 yards before being replaced by Noah Grubbs in the third quarter.
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 12: CJ Carr #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish throws a pass during the second quarter against the Rice Owls at Notre Dame Stadium on September 12, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 12: CJ Carr #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish throws a pass during the second quarter against the Rice Owls at Notre Dame Stadium on September 12, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
8h ago

NFL

NFL

Broncos have no injury designations for Monday night

The Denver Broncos' shot at an appearance in Super Bowl LX arguably was derailed by an injury to quarterback Bo Nix.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 14: A Denver Broncos helmet sits in the bench area during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 14: A Denver Broncos helmet sits in the bench area during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL preseason game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
8h ago

NFL

NFL

NAACP takes issue with ESPN's handling of the Protect College Sports Act

On Saturday, ESPN gave Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) a platform to push for the passage of the Protect College Sports Act.
TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 05: The ESPN college football logo on a TV camera before the college football game between the Morgan State Bears and the Arizona State Sun Devils on September 5, 2026 at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 05: The ESPN college football logo on a TV camera before the college football game between the Morgan State Bears and the Arizona State Sun Devils on September 5, 2026 at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)