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Cops look at battery claim against Jets QB Smith

Jets quarterback Geno Smith is being investigated by police for an incident in which a woman accused him of battery.

Blazers hiring Wolves' Nori as coach, sources say

The Trail Blazers are hiring Micah Nori as the team's new head coach, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Nori has spent the past five seas…

Ex-Wings, Leafs coach Babcock to lead Oilers

Mike Babcock, who last coached the Maple Leafs before being fired in 2019, was officially named the next head coach of the Oilers on Tuesda…

First overall, first in fashion: No. 1 NBA draft l...

From Paolo Banchero's purple suit and "P5" chain to LeBron James' all-white look, fashion statements for NBA top draft picks have evolved g…

Tour's 2-track plan has separate fields, schedules...

The PGA Tour has approved recommendations from the Future Competition Committee that will dramatically reshape the tour's competitive struc…

Fever rally as Clark scores 24 but earns 5th tech

Calling the technical foul "ridiculous," the Fever's Caitlin Clark earned her 5th on Monday night, inching closer to an 8th and automatic s…

Draft-order Olympics and three other ways to make ...

Want to add extra enjoyment to your fantasy league? Daniel Dopp offers a handful of ideas to spice things up.

WNBA Power Rankings: Mystics up, Liberty down and ...

Atlanta is on top with a little help from Washington's unexpected three-game win streak and chaos elsewhere.

Fashion police: How FIFA works to prevent World Cu...

The similar shirts in March's U.S.-Belgium friendly created confusion on the pitch, so how does FIFA keep teams' looks separate during the …

Why the luck of playing in certain venues could de...

Some teams at the World Cup have a major advantage no one is talking about, but it could be the difference between winning and losing.

Argentina built the perfect stage for Messi to bre...

Lionel Messi made history by becoming the all-time top scorer in a World Cup, but his achievement is also credited to the way Argentina has…

World Cup Daily: Messi's 100-year-old super fan se...

It's another day of 2026 FIFA World Cup action, and we have some big teams playing today, including Portugal and England.

Let's overreact to the NFL offseason: Massive pres...

Do the Bengals have their best shot at a Super Bowl? Could the Texans pass on an extension for C.J. Stroud? We're sizing up five offseason …

Who gets traded next? An offer sheet for Robertson...

The first round is Friday. Our reporters pass along the latest intel they're hearing from around the league.

Jeff Passan's unexpected MLB midseason awards: Bes...

Who has caught our attention with the most amazing -- or embarrassing moments this season? We hand out hardware, with a twist.

Steelers embrace Mike McCarthy in first offseason without Mike Tomlin

A new, altered schedule and fundamentals-first focus define Pittsburgh's reset under its new head coach.

Haaland is on a collision course with Mbappé, and ...

Norway's 3-2 victory over Senegal has set up a mouth-watering, top-of-Group-I clash between Norway and France.

Giannis traded to Heat: Everything we know about t...

How does Miami build around Giannis and Bam? What's next in Milwaukee? NBA insiders examine the massive move.