- NBA Power Rankings: Raptors, Pistons battle for top of East standings
NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings one month into the 2025-26 regular season.
- Sources: Jays, Cease reach 7-year, $210M deal
Right-hander Dylan Cease, who has made at least 32 starts in each of the past five seasons, reached a 7-year, $210M deal with the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.
- Center Ragnow ends retirement to return to Lions
Frank Ragnow, a four-time Pro Bowler for the Lions, is ending his five-month retirement and returning to play for Detroit.
- Source: Angels in talks to buy out Rendon deal
The Angels and Anthony Rendon are in talks about buying out the final year of his seven-year, $245M contract, a source told ESPN. The third baseman is expected to retire.
- Shedeur 'not comfortable,' wants to remain QB1
Shedeur Sanders said he is "not comfortable" as he prepares for his second start against the 49ers.
- Slot not worried about job as L'pool crisis deepens
Arne Slot has said he is "not worried" about his position at Liverpool despite his team's bruising defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League.
- QB Smith apologizes for obscene gesture to fans
Geno Smith apologized for making an obscene gesture toward fans as he walked off the field following a 24-10 loss to the Browns on Sunday. It's the second time he has made such a gesture toward fans since joining Las Vegas.
- 🎥 Action! Ranking top sports movies since 2000
A national Seton Hall poll crowns America's favorite modern sports movie.
- Sources: Kelly officially fired by LSU without cause
The posturing over Brian Kelly's $54 million buyout from LSU is over, sources told ESPN, as the school sent him a letter Wednesday saying it is officially terminating him without cause.
- Vikings vets back McCarthy, say rebound in store
Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones both acknowledged J.J. McCarthy's struggles in the first six games of his career but supported the second-year quarterback and expressed optimism he will rebound.