Ex-Utd striker Forlán, 45, set for ATP tennis debut
Former Manchester United forward Diego Forlán will make his ATP Challenger tennis debut in the doubles competition at the Uruguay Open next month. ...
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Kroos: Mbappé didn't tempt me to keep playing
Toni Kroos has said he wasn't tempted to delay his retirement to link up with Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid, admitting it "wasn't easy" to tell coach Carlo Ancelotti he'd decided to leave the club. ...
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Italy legend Totti open to Serie A return at 48
Roma legend Francesco Totti has claimed that Serie A teams are still calling him to see if he would return to professional football, adding that he thinks it would take two to three months of training to return to playing fitness. ...
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2024-25 opening night: Experts' picks for East, West and NBA champs
A Celtics repeat? A Thunder breakthrough? Our experts pick the East, West and NBA Finals -- and which team is most likely to make a trade. ...
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2024-25 preview: What to know for all 30 teams this season
What lies ahead for all 30 teams? Here are the stars, stats and bets you need to know ahead of opening night. ...
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Uncompetitive, too many games: Is criticism of new UCL format fair?
The Champions League has a new format, with one 36-team group. But is it uncompetitive? Too much? ...
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Bucs star WRs Godwin, Evans injured in MNF loss
The Buccaneers lost both star receivers -- Chris Godwin and Mike Evans -- in a 41-31 loss to the Ravens on "Monday Night Football," with Godwin suffering what coach Todd Bowles said was a dislocated left ankle and Evans suffering a right hamstring injury. ...
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MLB wants Rays in Tampa area even if Trop unfit
MLB hopes to find the Rays a temporary home near their fan base around Tampa Bay at least for the start of the 2025 season if the damage to Tropicana Field from Hurricane Milton cannot be repaired in time. ...
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Watkins, Bueckers lead preseason All-Americans
USC star JuJu Watkins and UConn's Paige Bueckers headline the AP preseason All-America women's college basketball team that for the first time includes three sophomores. ...
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Sources: Lions WR Williams facing two-game ban
Jameson Williams is facing a two-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances (PES) policy, sources told ESPN. ...
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Sources: Indiana QB Rourke has thumb surgery
Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke's "prognosis has improved" after he underwent surgery on his injured right thumb Monday, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel. ...
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Waiver wire: Jauan Jennings relevant again?
In light of Brandon Aiyuk's injury, opportunity knocks for Jennings. Eric Moody goes position by position. ...
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Embiid to miss first week; George out for opener
The 76ers announced that Joel Embiid and Paul George will both miss Wednesday's season opener and that Embiid would be out at least two more games. ...
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Sources: Chiefs' Watson has broken fibula, tibia
Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson will undergo surgery for a broken fibula and tibia, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. ...
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Bettors backing Bronny as long shot ROY pick
More bets have been placed on Bronny James to win the NBA's Rookie of the Year than any other player at multiple major U.S. sportsbooks. ...
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49ers' Aiyuk tears ACL, MCL; Deebo in hospital
49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL and MCL in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, while Deebo Samuel is hospitalized with a form of pneumonia. ...
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Why after a sizzling summer, Steph, KD and LeBron are back to toiling for NBA also-rans
Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James took home a gold medal this summer. But what will be their impact in the 2024-25 NBA season? ...
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OMG, Part 2: These new Mets aren't going anywhere in 2025
When the next great powerhouse emerges in Queens, 2024 will be remembered as the year it all began. ...
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Reasons to watch every NHL team this season: Record chases, Michkov mania, 'Showtime' in Detroit, more
All 32 teams are captivating for one reason or another. With all of them playing in the Frozen Frenzy on Tuesday, here's a viewer's guide to each one. ...
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Heisman and CFP odds watch: Cam Ward rising, SEC chaos
The Heisman Trophy race and College Football Playoff contenders are beginning to take shape. Where's the betting value entering Week 9? ...
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