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Sources: Oregon, Washington set to join Big Ten Fri, 4 Aug 2023 14:19:28 EST Oregon and Washington are finalizing a deal to join the Big Ten in a conference that would expand to 18 members in 2024, sources told ESPN. Read more...   Saints' Kamara apologizes for role in '22 LV fight Fri, 4 Aug 2023 13:59:41 EST Saints running back Alvin Kamara apologized Friday for his role in a February 2022 fight in Las Vegas that left a man injured. Read more...   Texans lose C Quessenberry to torn ACL, MCL Fri, 4 Aug 2023 13:59:41 EST The Texans have placed center Scott Quessenberry on injured reserve after he tore an ACL and MCL during training camp. Read more...   NFL seeks federal help with 'illicit' betting market Fri, 4 Aug 2023 13:59:41 EST The NFL asked a U.S. congresswoman who is alarmed by an uptick in sports betting-related controversies for federal assistance with "illicit" activity. Read more...   Falcons awaiting MRI after CB Okudah carted off Fri, 4 Aug 2023 13:59:41 EST Falcons cornerback Jeff Okudah will have an MRI after he was carted off the field with an ankle injury at Friday's practice. Read more...   TE Lewis agrees with Bears for 18th NFL season Fri, 4 Aug 2023 13:59:41 EST Marcedes Lewis has reached a deal with the Bears, he told ESPN. It would be his 18th season, which would be an NFL record for a tight end. Read more...   DE Jordan lands new deal, wants to retire a Saint Fri, 4 Aug 2023 13:59:41 EST Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan, 34, is getting the largest contract on average and guarantees for any defensive player in NFL history at his age. Read more...   'Great' Rodgers call helps Wilson air it out deep Fri, 4 Aug 2023 13:59:41 EST With Aaron Rodgers taking the night off, Zach Wilson started for the Jets, played efficiently and delivered one of the highlight plays in their 21-16 loss to the Cleveland Browns in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night. Read more...   2023 FIBA World Cup: Lakers, Knicks and NBA expansion: The latest chatter from Las Vegas Fri, 4 Aug 2023 13:44:48 EST As Team USA opens training camp ahead of the FIBA World Cup, the players and their coach discuss their NBA teams, contracts and takes on league expansion. Read more...   Team USA has a chance to replicate 2010 World Cup squad's success Fri, 4 Aug 2023 13:44:48 EST Anthony Edwards & Co. could learn a lot from Kevin Durant's 2010 debut ahead of Team USA's Group C play in the Philippines. Read more...   Manziel says he attempted suicide after 'bender' Fri, 4 Aug 2023 13:29:30 EST In a documentary titled "Untold: Johnny Football," ex-Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel said he attempted suicide after he was released in 2016. Read more...   Titans cut RT Jones after 2nd altercation of week Fri, 4 Aug 2023 13:13:12 EST The Titans waived offensive lineman Jamarco Jones on Thursday, shortly after he did not finish practice following a blindside block on linebacker Chance Campbell. Read more...   DE Ngakoue headed to Bears for 1 year, $10.5M Fri, 4 Aug 2023 12:33:31 EST Free agent defensive end Yannick Ngakoue is signing a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the Chicago Bears that includes $10 million in guaranteed money, his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Read more...   QB Smith won't be charged after 2022 DUI arrest Fri, 4 Aug 2023 12:33:31 EST QB Geno Smith will not be charged in connection with his 2022 arrest on suspicion of DUI, a spokesperson with the King County Prosecutor's Office told ESPN. Read more...   Capitals lock down Wilson with 7-year extension Fri, 4 Aug 2023 12:20:47 EST The Capitals have signed forward Tom Wilson to a seven-year, $45.5 million contract extension that runs through the 2030-31 NHL season. Read more...   Pens F Guentzel recovering from ankle surgery Fri, 4 Aug 2023 12:04:09 EST Penguins veteran forward Jake Guentzel is recovering from surgery on his right ankle and will be reevaluated in 12 weeks, the team announced Friday. Read more...   Who to target, who to move for your stretch run Fri, 4 Aug 2023 11:38:51 EST With rosters settled down after the trade deadline, Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at teams and players who have the most and least favorable schedules the rest of the way. Read more...   Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2023: Ronde Barber, Darrelle Revis and seven others Fri, 4 Aug 2023 10:59:27 EST A mix of modern-era candidates along with players and coaches who have waited more than a decade comprise this year's Hall of Fame inductees. Read more...   Campbell: Lions eye 'two-headed monster' at RB Fri, 4 Aug 2023 10:56:36 EST Lions coach Dan Campbell envisions a "two-headed monster" at running back with veteran David Montgomery and rookie Jahmyr Gibbs. Read more...   Fins say burlier Tua has more pitches in arsenal Fri, 4 Aug 2023 10:56:36 EST Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is seeing the benefits of Tua Tagovailoa's muscle gain on the practice field. Read more...   'I hate the Yankees': Blue Jays social media has fun with Paul DeJong's old post Fri, 4 Aug 2023 10:56:02 EST If social media is any indicator, new Blue Jays infielder Paul DeJong should fit in just fine in Toronto. Read more...   Fantasy football mock draft: 10-team, PPR Fri, 4 Aug 2023 09:38:05 EST Our analysts gathered for a 10-team, PPR mock draft and saw quite a run on quarterbacks in Rounds 3 and 4. Read more...   Mock draft trials: Taking a WR with a top-five pick Fri, 4 Aug 2023 09:38:05 EST Daniel Dopp took part in many mock drafts in which he took wideouts early in the first round. He shares his takeaways about how his roster generally turned out. Read more...   Dak, Diggs: Trash talk 'just competitiveness' Fri, 4 Aug 2023 08:59:23 EST Dak Prescott and Trevon Diggs said Thursday that an exchange caught on video earlier this week was just the two Cowboys having fun. Read more...   Transfer rankings: Where the top 100 players are going, and who's still available Fri, 4 Aug 2023 09:00:59 EST The rate of announcements has slowed, but players are still entering the portal. Read more...   Browns, HOF honor late Jim Brown in ceremony Fri, 4 Aug 2023 08:43:58 EST The Browns and Pro Football Hall of Fame commemorated legendary running back Jim Brown with a "Celebration of Life" on Thursday. Read more...   Yankees in last? Reds in first? 2023's brought chaos to MLB's standings Fri, 4 Aug 2023 08:31:59 EST The Yankees and Cardinals are both in last place in August for the first time in over 30 years. Read more...   Training camp notebook: Dobbins still not in training camp Fri, 4 Aug 2023 07:20:25 EST Twice daily NFL training camp news updates that impact the fantasy football landscape. Read more...   Rays place McClanahan (forearm) on 15-day IL Fri, 4 Aug 2023 07:18:14 EST The Tampa Bay Rays placed All-Star left-handed pitcher Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list Thursday, one day after he left his start at the New York Yankees with left forearm tightness. Read more...   Flaherty silences Blue Jays, wins debut for O's Fri, 4 Aug 2023 07:18:14 EST Jack Flaherty allowed one run and four hits, walked two and struck out eight, and at one point retired 15 Blue Jays in a row, leading the Orioles to the 6-1 win. Read more...   Ohtani exits start with cramps, then hits 40th HR Fri, 4 Aug 2023 07:18:14 EST Shohei Ohtani was removed after pitching four scoreless innings against the Mariners because of cramping in his right middle finger, though manager Phil Nevin said he is "not overly concerned." Read more...   'As advertised': Lorenzen dazzles in Phillies debut Fri, 4 Aug 2023 07:18:14 EST Michael Lorenzen threw a season-high eight innings of two-run ball in his Phillies debut Thursday, a 4-2 victory for Philadelphia over the Marlins. Read more...   Verlander back with Astros after 'whirlwind' week Fri, 4 Aug 2023 07:18:14 EST Justin Verlander said the past few days have been a 'whirlwind' after he returned to the Houston Astros on Thursday following Tuesday's trade from the Mets. Read more...   Yanks put Rizzo (concussion) on IL, recall Cabrera Fri, 4 Aug 2023 07:18:14 EST The New York Yankees placed first baseman Anthony Rizzo on the 10-day injured list with post-concussion syndrome and recalled utility man Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre. Read more...   Twins call up 2015 Cy Young winner Keuchel Fri, 4 Aug 2023 07:18:14 EST The Minnesota Twins called up left-handed pitcher Dallas Keuchel, the 2015 American League Cy Young Award winner, and placed struggling starter Joe Ryan on the injured list on Thursday. Read more...   Scherzer settles in, K's 9 to win Rangers debut Fri, 4 Aug 2023 07:18:14 EST Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer settled down after a shaky start to win his debut for the AL West-leading Rangers, striking out nine over six innings and getting some help from his new teammates as they beat the White Sox. Read more...   The biggest 'what-if' of the past five years for every NBA East team Fri, 4 Aug 2023 04:04:30 EST What if Philly kept Jimmy Butler or Kevin Durant stayed healthy in Brooklyn? We explore the scenarios. Read more...   Western Conference: NBA's biggest what-ifs of the past five years Fri, 4 Aug 2023 04:04:30 EST What if the Pelicans never moved up to draft Zion or the Mavs re-signed Jalen Brunson? We explore scenarios for all West teams. Read more...   MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands post-trade deadline Fri, 4 Aug 2023 01:47:23 EST With all the movement over the past week, where does your favorite team rank following the Aug. 1 trade deadline? Read more...   Sources: Arizona amid final steps to join Big 12 Fri, 4 Aug 2023 00:12:53 EST Arizona is in deep discussions about joining the Big 12, sources told ESPN, with a deal expected to be finalized in the near future. Read more...   Follow live: Jets take on Browns in first preseason game of the season Thu, 3 Aug 2023 23:19:22 EST Read more...   Sources: Big Ten OK'd to scout Oregon, UW adds Thu, 3 Aug 2023 22:54:26 EST Commissioner Tony Petitti was tasked with bringing Big Ten presidents back more information on the potential additions of Oregon and Washington. Sources cautioned to ESPN that there are many directions on how everything could play out in the big picture. Read more...   Texans' Metchie relied on faith amid cancer fight Thu, 3 Aug 2023 22:00:23 EST Texans receiver John Metchie III says he relied on his faith to get through his leukemia battle, which sidelined him for the entire 2022 season. Read more...   Brewers hopeful Woodruff can return Sunday Thu, 3 Aug 2023 21:55:18 EST Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff appears on the verge of returning from the shoulder injury that has prevented the two-time All-Star from pitching in the majors since early April. Read more...   Pats QB Jones wants to have more fun in 2023 Thu, 3 Aug 2023 20:37:29 EST Mac Jones hopes to have more fun on the field in his third season as the Patriots' QB. Read more...   Panini America sues Fanatics, alleges monopoly Thu, 3 Aug 2023 20:24:01 EST Panini America has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fanatics, alleging it has "created an entirely new monopoly spanning multiple leagues and multiple players associations" in the industry. Read more...   Ex-NBA player Williams sentenced in fraud case Thu, 3 Aug 2023 20:12:54 EST Former NBA player Terrence Williams was sentenced on Thursday to 10 years in prison after leading a scheme involving at least 19 players to defraud a league health plan into paying millions of dollars for bogus medical procedures. Read more...   Vancouver, Montreal get NBA preseason games Thu, 3 Aug 2023 20:12:54 EST Montreal and Vancouver will host each host an NBA preseason game in October, the league announced Thursday. Read more...   Kraken remove BookTok content after pushback Thu, 3 Aug 2023 20:12:52 EST After Kraken forward Alex Wennberg and his wife said content had "crossed the line" and become "too much," the team has removed TikTok videos marketed to the hockey BookTok community. Read more...   NBPA: Donation by Magic to super PAC 'alarming' Thu, 3 Aug 2023 20:12:54 EST The NBPA said the Orlando Magic's donation of $50K to a super PAC supporting Ron DeSantis' campaign is "alarming" given "recent comments and policies." Read more...