NFL · August 24, 2026
LaFleur brothers to face off in Packers-Cardinals week
Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur and Arizona coach Mike LaFleur will share a joint practice Wednesday before Friday's preseason finale at Lambeau Field.
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MLB · August 24, 2026
Willson Contreras paired 116 mph with a 452-foot Fenway homer
The drive cleared left field during Boston's 6-4 win over San Francisco, ranking as the sixth hardest-hit homer in MLB this season.
NFL · August 24, 2026
Julian Sayin clears FRED threshold in early look at 2027 QB class
Ohio State's Julian Sayin is the only quarterback in the class above the model's historical pre-final-season mark of 50.
NFL · August 24, 2026
NFL roster forecasts turn to Sunday’s 53-player deadline
Each club has one preseason game remaining before rosters must be reduced across the league.
NFL · August 24, 2026
Camden Brown, Patriots tight end compete for NFL roster spots
The Cowboys receiver and a rookie tight end in New England are among undrafted players pushing for roles during training camp and the preseason.
NFL · August 24, 2026
Yates names Herbert, Jefferson and Henry among 2026 player standouts
The annual list includes seven players, with Kittle and Egbuka carrying unresolved Week 1 availability questions.
CFB · August 24, 2026
Victory Vaka transfers to Middle Tennessee after NCAA lawsuit
The former Western Kentucky defensive tackle is eligible immediately after a scholarship dispute blocked his path into the transfer portal.
CFB · August 24, 2026
UCLA lands James Madison linebacker Trent Hendrick for extra season
The 2025 Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year joins Bob Chesney in Los Angeles after receiving eligibility relief.
CFB · August 23, 2026
Georgia Southern names Max Johnson starting quarterback
Johnson will open his seventh college season as QB1 at a fourth program.
CFB · August 23, 2026
Browns waive Dae'Quan Wright with LSU agreement in place
Cleveland is waiving the tight end, who has an agreement to play for LSU in 2026 if he clears waivers.
NBA · August 24, 2026
ESPN insiders put Knicks at the top of a crowded Eastern Conference
The summer forecast identifies New York as the defending champion to beat while San Antonio and Oklahoma City headline a competitive Western race.
NBA · August 23, 2026
Joksimovic emerges in early 2027 NBA draft scouting
The ESPN scouting report identifies the Slovenian guard as an early contender in a 2027 class still taking shape.
NBA · August 23, 2026
Peyton Watson heads to Cleveland in four-team trade
Cleveland acquired Watson and Cam Whitmore while Denver received Julian Reese and future draft compensation in the reported deal.
NBA · August 23, 2026
Klay Thompson signs two-year, $13 million deal with Heat
ESPN's offseason analysis details Thompson's contract and Miami's need for perimeter shooting.
CBB · August 24, 2026
Brown, Able headline North Carolina lineup for Malone’s debut
The Tar Heels will open the 2026-27 season with a rebuilt roster and an unsettled center position.
MLB · August 24, 2026
Mets rookie Carson Benge builds case in NL Rookie of the Year race
After a difficult first month, Benge has produced across the board since a late-April adjustment to his batting stance.
MLB · August 24, 2026
Braves’ NL East lead trimmed to three games as Phillies win nine straight
Atlanta’s margin over Philadelphia has narrowed again entering a September schedule built around seven head-to-head games.
MLB · August 24, 2026
Milwaukee tops MLB Pipeline’s infield prospect rankings
The Brewers’ system is anchored by No. 1 overall prospect Jesús Made and a deep group of young infielders.
MLB · August 24, 2026
Crochet loses 2030 opt-out as IL clause activates
Boston gains a $15 million club option for 2032 after the left-hander reached 120 consecutive injured-list days.
NHL · August 24, 2026
Celebrini, Schaefer headline Canada’s under-25 Olympic pipeline
A new generation led by Macklin Celebrini and Matthew Schaefer is positioned to take larger roles for Canada before the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.
EPL · August 24, 2026
Forest table £70m bid for Brentford forward Igor Thiago
Nottingham Forest have lodged an offer for the Brazil striker, who scored 22 league goals last season.
EPL · August 23, 2026
Liverpool draw 2-2 with Newcastle in Premier League opener
Dominik Szoboszlai's stoppage-time penalty earned Liverpool a point after Newcastle twice led at St James' Park.
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TENNIS · August 24, 2026
Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz drawn against Monday qualifier
The wild-card pair will learn its first U.S. Open mixed doubles opponent after an eight-team qualifying tournament.
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