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Guardians come from behind to beat Rays in Game 1 of ALCS - ESPN
Nathaniel Lowe hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the eighth inning, Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey hit solo homers off Drew Rasmussen, and the Guardians beat the Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night.

Bold Brewers 'won't be denied,' take 2-0 NLCS lead over Dodgers - ESPN
Getting to the Los Angeles bullpen in the later innings, the Milwaukee Brewers posted 12 hits, including 10 singles, in Game 2 on Monday, scoring four runs in the final four frames en route to a 7-4 win over the Dodgers to take a 2-0 series lead.

Washington QB Williams unlikely to return vs. Purdue - ESPN
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. seems unlikely to return this week from a rib injury he suffered during the Huskies' loss to Iowa Friday, but coach Jedd Fisch said Monday that "we still have four days before we'll have to make that decision."

Texas A&M coach Elko says he regrets 'cesspool' comments - ESPN
Texas A&M coach Mike Elko expressed regret Monday for his comments after losing to Missouri in which he referred to the website TexAgs and a portion of the Aggies' fanbase as a "cesspool." After…

Michigan sticking with Underwood as QB1, OC Beck as playcaller - ESPN
Michigan is sticking with Bryce Underwood as its starting quarterback and offensive coordinator Jason Beck as its playcaller following an open week. Coach Kyle Whittingham on Monday said both Underw…

How to bet Bills-Rams on MNF: Analysis, tips and top prop plays - ESPN
The Buffalo Bills' defense has a lot to account for on "Monday Night Football." Los Angeles Rams star receiver Puka Nacua can hurt them across the middle. Davante Adams can attack outside. And Kyren…

Mike Evans stars in 49ers' win -- 'Exactly why he's here' - ESPN
SEATTLE -- After 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans introduced himself to the team's rivalry with the Seahawks on Sunday, the superlatives from his teammates and coaches flowed as freely as the coffee th…

Flyers winless in 7 games, their worst start in franchise history - ESPN
Oct 11, 2026, 11:06 PM ET Tyson Foerster slid headfirst on the ice chasing a puck in a scoreless game and got tangled with Carolina's Jordan Martinook. Martinook did to Forester what the Stanley Cu…

David Bailey delivers breakthrough performance in Jets' win - ESPN
Desperate to get back in the win column on Sunday, the New York Jets were lifted 23-year-old rookie David Bailey, who delivered his breakthrough performance, recording three sacks and eight quarterback pressures, in a 17-12 win over the Cleveland Browns.

Packers maul Bears, then fire back at Burden for 'quit' talk - ESPN
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- No one on the Packers said much publicly when Bears receiver Luther Burden III noted last week that his team wanted to "beat them real bad and make them quit." That changed after …

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty active against Patriots - ESPN
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Las Vegas Raiders starting running back Ashton Jeanty (ankle/foot) will play in Sunday's matchup against the New England Patriots after being listed as questionable. Jeanty work…

Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Bryan Thomas Jr. ejected for fighting - ESPN
LONDON -- Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Bryan Thomas Jr. were ejected after getting into a fight on the opening kickoff Sunday at Tottenha…

Best of Week 6: A Red River game winner and upsets galore in the SEC - ESPN
First, Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell nailed a walk-off field goal as time expired to beat No. 1 Texas in the Red River Rivalry. Then came what must have felt like an out-of-body experience. Amid the …

Jose Ramirez homers to complete Guardians' comeback in ALDS - ESPN
Oct 10, 2026, 10:54 PM ET CLEVELAND -- Gavin Williams struck out 12, Jose Ramirez homered on a pitch just above home plate and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 Saturday night t…

Ducks' Raiola benched as Lanning vows to review whole offense - ESPN
Dylan Raiola looked nothing like the quarterback who led Oregon to victory over USC last week, going 6-for-19 for 43 yards with three turnovers, prompting coach Dan Lanning to say, "We didn't prepare him to be good enough today."

USA 0-2 Spain (Oct 10, 2026) Game Analysis - ESPN
WASHINGTON -- Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro scored in the first 14 minutes, and Adriana Nanclares stopped a second-half penalty kick to lift Spain to a 2-0 victory over the United States on Saturday…

Warriors give Brandin Podziemski 5-year, $110M extension - ESPN
The Golden State Warriors and starting guard Brandin Podziemski have agreed to a five-year, $110 million contract extension, his agent Bill Duffy told ESPN's Shams Charania, avoiding restricted free …

Sources - Cardinals finalizing deal to trade WR Marvin Harrison Jr. - ESPN
TEMPE, Ariz. -- The Arizona Cardinals are finalizing a deal to trade wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Saturday. The Cardinals in…

Sources - Ravens held Cam Jurgens physical before trade with Eagles - ESPN
As the Ravens and Eagles were preparing to agree to a trade that would send Cam Jurgens to Baltimore, the two sides made immediate plans for the center to undergo a physical in Philadelphia before any deal was finalized, league sources told ESPN.

Inside the abrupt ending to A'ja Wilson's historic MVP season - ESPN
WITH THE HOOD on her black Aces sweatshirt pulled up, A'ja Wilson walked to the dais 40 minutes after the buzzer sounded on the Aces' season. Her black smiley-face slippers clopped against the stairs…

WNBA playoffs 2026: Valkyries-Aces updates, highlights - ESPN
Oct 9, 2026, 10:07 PM ET The WNBA Finals are almost here! Editor's Picks On Friday, the Atlanta Dream became the first team to clinch their spot in the WNBA Finals with a sweep of the New York Lib…

Dream sweep Liberty to earn first WNBA Finals berth since 2013 - ESPN
Oct 9, 2026, 10:01 PM ET NEW YORK -- Angel Reese scored 22 points, Rhyne Howard added 21 and the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty 85-83 on Friday night to advance to the WNBA Finals for the f…

Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith among Eagles ruled out vs. Jaguars - ESPN
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, receiver DeVonta Smith, new starting center Drew Kendall, safety Marcus Epps and receiver Hollywood Brown were all ruled out for Sunday's game in London against the Jaguars.

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle/foot) questionable vs. Pats - ESPN
HENDERSON, Nev. -- Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty did not practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the New England Patriots due to an ankle and foot injury, coac…

Sputtering Jets offense without RB Hall, WR Mitchell vs. Browns - ESPN
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The New York Jets, coming off a historically poor performance, will be without two of their top playmakers Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Running back Breece Hall (quadri…

Legendary coach, Hall of Fame TE Mike Ditka dies at age 86 - ESPN
Oct 9, 2026, 11:03 AM ET Mike Ditka, the legendary former Chicago Bears coach and first tight end ever inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Fr…

NHL breakout tiers: Top players ready to level up in 2026-27 - ESPN
One thing became clear when compiling our NHL breakout tiers for the 2026-27 season: The future is extraordinarily bright. Like staring at the exposed bulb of a powerful floor lamp. Like opening up …
Buccaneers 24-16 Cowboys (Oct 8, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN

Staley perplexed by Aikman's calls on Saints' D: 'They're not true' - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. - New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley took issue Thursday with comments made by ESPN analyst Troy Aikman during the Saints' 45-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Aikma…

Tampa Bay Rays troll New York Yankees with signature Sinatra song after ALDS win - ESPN
Oct 8, 2026, 11:12 AM ET The Tampa Bay Rays are spreadin' the news. On Wednesday night, the Rays completed a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees, winning a 4-3 nail-biter. Victor Mesa Jr.'s tw…

Missouri's Johnnie 'DJ' Jones receives heart transplant - ESPN
Missouri offensive lineman Johnnie "DJ" Jones, who was hospitalized in Florida while awaiting a heart transplant, received the vital organ on Wednesday night. According to a statement released Thurs…

What does your NBA team need? The biggest hole on all 30 rosters - ESPN
In the NBA's second apron era, deep rosters don't stay deep forever, team identities can flip at a moment's notice, and money can prompt painful divorces. This summer alone, the 2026 champion New Yo…

The Warriors need Yaxel Lendeborg's fast-tracked development - ESPN
THE WEEK BEFORE training camp, every Golden State Warriors player gathered at Jimmy Butler's mansion in San Diego and competed in a handful of pickup games. In his lone game paired with Stephen Curr…

2026 NFL quarter-season awards: MVP picks, top rookies, OPOY, DPOY, best coaches - ESPN
Can you believe we're already four games into the NFL season? It still feels like we're trying to figure out which teams have a real shot at competing for a Super Bowl. But today, I'm here to identif…

Fan interference denies Yankees of game-tying HR vs. Rays - ESPN
NEW YORK -- Fan interference was called in the sixth inning of Wednesday night's American League Division Series Game 3 at Yankee Stadium, altering a would-be, tying two-run homer by second baseman A…

MLB division series 2026: Live updates, analysis on Day 5 - ESPN
Oct 7, 2026, 08:48 PM ET We've got a Super Wednesday in the 2026 MLB playoffs. That's right, four games -- all win or go home for the teams with their backs against the wall. Does it get any better …

Buss siblings formally file against Jeanie over Lakers sale - ESPN
Oct 7, 2026, 06:57 PM ET The legal dispute over the right to sell the Buss family's remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers continued Wednesday with five of the Buss siblings filing their case aga…

NFL, union clarify celebration rules, OK drinking gestures - ESPN
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The NFL and NFLPA announced in a joint statement Wednesday that recent player celebrations imitating drinking a beverage will no longer be violations or result in discipline. …

Ravens acquire center Cam Jurgens in trade with Eagles - ESPN
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens traded with the Philadelphia Eagles for two-time Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens on Wednesday, filling a desperate need at that position for Baltimore. The Rave…

ESPN's Super Bowl LXI broadcast will also stream on Disney+ - ESPN
Oct 7, 2026, 12:26 PM ET BRISTOL, Conn. -- ESPN announced on Tuesday that its broadcast of Super Bowl LXI will also be streamed on Disney+. Disney+ will stream the ESPN/ABC broadcast as well as the…
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