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NWSL set for earliest ever start in 2027 due to WC

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) plans to begin it 2027 season on Feb. 11 in Los Angeles to coincide with the Super Bowl across to…

Flowers, Ravens reach 4-year, $140M extension

Two-time Pro Bowl receiver Zay Flowers has agreed with the Ravens on a four-year, $140M extension that includes $108 million guaranteed, hi…

Senate raises questions after House advances boxing-reform act

Questions and answers about the reform bill and its impact on the sport.

Top ranked '28 player Williams reclassifies to '27

A.J. Williams, the No.1-ranked player in the class of 2028, plans to reclassify into the 2027 class, he told ESPN.

Eagles OLB Smith sorry for 'unacceptable' arrest

Eagles outside linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. apologized Monday for his arrest in May for speeding and reckless driving.

New contract in hand, Pochettino will now face a different pressure as USMNT boss

Now that he has four years to plan for another World Cup, the demands on Mauricio Pochettino will be entirely different than what he has en…

'Tempered': Inside Mike McCarthy's new vision for Steelers

Pittsburgh's new coach is blending sports science and the city's steel-making roots to forge a different camp culture.

What McCarthy-Murray QB battle means for Vikings' locker room

While J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray compete for the starting job, their teammates are focused on helping both of them succeed.

WNBA Power Rankings: Fever, Aces and Dream surging

After meeting in an offensive showcase, Minnesota and Indiana rank 1-2. Las Vegas rounds out the top three.

Tigers president defends return in Skubal trade

Tigers president Scott Harris dismissed the idea that Detroit should've waited right up until the deadline to trade Tarik Skubal, saying, "…

Sources: Falcons RB Robinson gets record deal

Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons reached agreement on a three-year extension worth up to $75 million that now will make him the highe…

USMNT's Gio Reyna joins French club Strasbourg

Gio Reyna has completed a move to Strasbourg from Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Wenger: FIFA's World Cup U-turn 'necessary'

FIFA's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger has said Gianni Infantino's decision to withdraw from a plan to sell stakes in a …

Bobby Marks' way-too-early NBA offseason preview: 10 questions for summer '27

Golden State's franchise-altering 2027 offseason is just one of the storylines our resident GM is watching closely.

Insurance RB rankings: Which backups are must-drafts?

Looking for insurance or just seeking upside at running back? Eric Moody lists those with the most potential.

Making sense of the MLB trade deadline: Are Red Sox, Cubs and Phillies contenders?

Not sure to what to make of a wild conclusion to trade season? We've got it all covered.

Latest intel from NFL training camps: What Fowler, Graziano and Solak learned at 12 teams' practices

Here's what we heard on the road at training camp for the Bears, Bucs, Chargers, Chiefs, Colts, Commanders, Dolphins, Jaguars, Falcons, Pac…

Inside Liverpool's preseason: Injuries, squad depth a concern for Iraola & Co.

Liverpool's time in the U.S. showed that coach Iraola & Co. still have a lot of work to do ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Here's what we le…