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Cowboys' Parsons aching to play: 'If I can, I will'

Micah Parsons said it may "make sense to some" for him to sit until after the bye week, but the Cowboys' defender wants to play Sunday despite a high ankle sprain. October 01, 2024 at 02:33AM

MLB to revert to team jerseys for All-Star Game

MLB announced uniform changes for 2025, including having players revert to wearing their primary home and road team jerseys for the All-Star Game and, after complaints from players, alterations to the uniforms. October 01, 2024 at 01:33AM

Kompany hopeful Kane injury 'nothing serious'

Vincent Kompany has said the injury that forced Harry Kane off in Bayern Munich's 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday is "nothing serious." September 30, 2024 at 01:24AM

Pep on Newcastle draw: City need Rodri solution

Pep Guardiola said he needs to "find a solution" to the absence of Rodri from Man City's midfield after his team failed to beat Newcastle on Saturday. September 29, 2024 at 02:40AM

Sources: Saint Louis star Avila sprained his ankle

Saint Louis star big man Robbie Avila is out with a sprained ankle but is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season Nov. 4. September 29, 2024 at 01:38AM

Steelers rule out running back Warren vs. Colts

The Steelers will be without Jaylen Warren against the Colts as the running back recovers from a knee injury. September 28, 2024 at 01:55AM

Sources: Saints' Boyd fined $4K for hit on Smith

Saints rookie defensive tackle Khristian Boyd has been fined $4,600 for his hit on Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith. September 28, 2024 at 01:19AM

Dyche: U.S. takeover would bring Everton stability

Everton manager Sean Dyche has said that the new ownership will bring stability to the club amid its "unsettled ground." September 27, 2024 at 01:30AM

Eidevall: No UWCL for Arsenal would be 'failure'

Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall said he would consider it a failure if his team does not reach the UWCL group stage. September 26, 2024 at 12:39AM

Chicago White Sox spin losses into laughs with witty posts

As the losses have continued to pile up, Chicago's X account has found comedic and creative ways to report its defeats. September 25, 2024 at 02:26AM

Venables on Gabriel exit: 'Can't make a guy stay'

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables offered insight into former QB Dillon Gabriel's decision to transfer to Oregon after last season, saying he wanted to be closer to home. September 25, 2024 at 01:28AM

Source: WSL deal sets women's football record

The Women's Super League (WSL) and Women's Championship have agreed to a new deal with Barclays to remain as the title sponsor of the leagues, it was announced on Monday. September 24, 2024 at 12:46AM

Arsenal prove they're a threat to Man City's Premier League throne

Arsenal will feel aggrieved not to leave Manchester with all three points, but their hard-fought draw showed City that their title quest is for real. September 23, 2024 at 01:08AM

Johnson praised by Postecoglou after 'top week'

Ange Postecoglou praised Brennan Johnson's ability to bounce back from online abuse as the winger scored the winner for Tottenham against Brentford. September 22, 2024 at 03:21AM

Texans to be without Mixon (ankle) vs. Vikings

The Texans will be without their leading rusher in Week 3 as injured running back Joe Mixon will not travel to face the Vikings. September 22, 2024 at 02:17AM

Lindor to miss rest of series; earliest return Tues.

Francisco Lindor missed his sixth straight game Saturday and is set to miss Sunday's game as well. The Mets say Tuesday is the earliest he will return. September 22, 2024 at 12:52AM

Pack lists Love (knee) as questionable vs. Titans

The Packers are listing quarterback Jordan Love as questionable for Sunday's affair against the Titans as he continues to work his way back from an MCL sprain in his left knee. September 21, 2024 at 02:50AM

QB Herbert questionable with high ankle sprain

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert said Friday that doctors diagnosed him with a high right ankle sprain. He said that his status for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers is "yet to be decided." September 21, 2024 at 02:10AM

'Gladiator' Joshua weighs in heavier than Dubois

Hundreds of boxing fans packed London's Trafalgar Square on Friday to watch Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois weigh in and face off for the final time before their IBF heavyweight title fight at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. September 21, 2024 at 01:33AM

Can Appalachian State win the Sun Belt?

The Mountaineers will look to rebound after an up-and-down start to the season. September 20, 2024 at 01:39AM

Carro's outspoken ambition takes Leverkusen to unimaginable heights

Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro didn't grow up in football, but his outside-the-box thinking is turning the club into the Bundesliga's best. September 20, 2024 at 01:05AM

UCL live blog: Man City, Inter meet in 2023 final repeat; Dortmund, PSG also in action

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Dolphins place Tagovailoa on IR after concussion

The Dolphins have placed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after his third diagnosed concussion in two years. He now will be out a minimum of four games. September 18, 2024 at 03:32AM

Chiefs bring back Hunt, add RB to practice squad

Six years after releasing Kareem Hunt in the middle of a productive season, the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday signed the 29-year-old veteran running back, who played the last five seasons for his hometown Cleveland Browns, to their practice squad. September 18, 2024 at 02:25AM

Champions League live blog: AC Milan vs. Liverpool, Real Madrid vs. Stuttgart

The latest updates and analysis from matchday one of the 2024-25 Champions League season, with Real Madrid facing Stuttgart and AC Milan taking on Liverpool. September 18, 2024 at 01:30AM

Aston Villa legend Gary Shaw dies aged 63

Former Aston Villa striker Gary Shaw, one of their European Cup-winning players in 1982, has died at the age of 63, the Premier League club said on Monday. September 17, 2024 at 03:20AM

Dolphins will sign Huntley, won't put Tua on IR

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will not be placed on injured reserve, Mike McDaniel said Monday, at least not until more information becomes available, and the coach added that the club is signing Tyler Huntley as a backup to Skylar Thompson. September 17, 2024 at 02:19AM

Titans' Callahan: No regret over Levis frustration

The day after his team's 24-17 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday, Titans coach Brian Callahan acknowledged a now-viral moment of him yelling about QB Will Levis, saying he didn't regret the feelings behind the yelling. September 17, 2024 at 01:29AM

Detroit Lions fake punt on their own 20-yard line vs. Bucs -- and convert

The Detroit Lions pulled from their bag of tricks in the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. September 16, 2024 at 01:25AM

Boniface shines, Leverkusen back to winning ways

Champions Bayer Leverkusen cruised to a 4-1 victory at Hoffenheim on Saturday thanks to a dazzling performance by Victor Boniface that included two goals and an assist. September 15, 2024 at 02:17AM

Okoro agrees to 3-year, $38M deal with Cavs

The Cleveland Cavaliers and restricted free agent forward Isaac Okoro agreed to a three-year, $38-million contract Saturday afternoon, agents Michael Tellem, Jeff Schwartz and Marcus Monk told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. September 15, 2024 at 01:21AM

Steelers list QB Wilson questionable vs. Broncos

For the second week in a row, the Pittsburgh Steelers are listing quarterback Russell Wilson's game status as questionable, making it likely Justin Fields will make his second start against Denver. September 14, 2024 at 01:22AM

Fans vs. VAR: Norway's fight for football's future

Protests involving fishcakes and tennis balls turned Norway's anti-VAR movement into a global news story, and the attention has led to a vote. Could they vote VAR out of the league? September 13, 2024 at 01:56AM

Devils D-man Luke Hughes injured, out 6-8 weeks

Devils defenseman Luke Hughes injured his shoulder in training and will miss six to eight weeks. September 13, 2024 at 01:16AM

Norway doc on Ødegaard ankle: Probably no break

Martin Ødegaard be out for several weeks after injuring his ankle during Norway's victory against Austria, according to the national team's doctor. September 12, 2024 at 02:14AM

Facts vs. Feelings: Players you can and can't trust in Week 2

Liz Loza knows some Week 1 performances left you feeling "less than," but the facts will point the way forward for these seven players. September 12, 2024 at 01:25AM

Harry Kane wins 100th England cap vs. Finland

Harry Kane has won his 100th cap for England after being named in the starting lineup for Tuesday's UEFA Nations League clash with Finland. September 11, 2024 at 01:49AM

Updated top 75 rankings

Our updated fantasy women's basketball rankings have Rhyne Howard in the top 10 after a huge week. September 11, 2024 at 12:39AM

Fantasy football waiver wire: Wide receivers to replace Puka Nacua?

Highlighting the players fantasy managers should consider adding off the waiver wire for Week 2. September 10, 2024 at 01:54AM

Gaudreau brothers mourned at tearful funeral

John and Matthew Gaudreau were remembered as loving brothers and husbands who put family above hockey and everything else at their tearful funeral Monday, a week and a half after they died when they were struck by a suspected drunken driver. September 10, 2024 at 01:21AM

Stefon Diggs scores first touchdown as a Texan to move Houston in front

Diggs was traded away from Buffalo during the offseason, and is proving to be a feature in his new offense. September 09, 2024 at 01:22AM

Abuse allegations prompt Rutgers investigation

Rutgers has hired a law firm to conduct an investigation into athlete allegations of bullying, favoritism and revenge by the coach of the gymnastics program. September 08, 2024 at 02:21AM

Aussie men bounce back to win US Open doubles

Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson won the US Open men's doubles championship Saturday, bouncing back from heartbreak at Wimbledon to capture their first Grand Slam title together. September 08, 2024 at 01:22AM

De Bruyne: FIFA values money more than players

Manchester City midfielder and Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne said money talks louder to FIFA and UEFA as he raised concerns over the impact of a crammed calendar on players' health and performance. September 07, 2024 at 12:53AM

Alex Morgan faced relentless hype with the USWNT. She exceeded it, on and off the field

Alex Morgan retires as an all-time great, not just for her USWNT and NWSL success, but for the fights she had off the field. September 06, 2024 at 01:25AM

Rodman, Smith, Swanson among Ballon d'Or noms

Five United States women's national team players are nominated for the 2024 Women's Ballon d'Or, an annual award presented by France Football magazine. September 05, 2024 at 01:27AM

Why was Premier League transfer spending way down this summer?

Some big moves did get done, like Manuel Ugarte to Man United, but one thing was evident from the 2024 summer transfer window: the Premier League is spending way less than usual. September 04, 2024 at 12:43AM

Source: Madrid's Ceballos out for 6-8 weeks

Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos is expected to be absent for between six and eight weeks with an ankle sprain, a source has told ESPN, adding to the LaLiga club's midfield injury list. September 03, 2024 at 03:32AM

Adames extends HR streak, ties Brewers' record

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames extended his home run streak to five games to tie a team record with a three-run shot vs. the Cardinals. September 03, 2024 at 02:29AM

'Strong leader' Wilson named a Steelers captain

Quarterback Russell Wilson was selected to be one of four captains by his Steelers teammates for the 2024 season. September 03, 2024 at 01:10AM

Ten Hag on integrating signings: Not Harry Potter

Erik ten Hag said that it is hard to integrate new signings early in the season following his side's loss to Liverpool, adding: "I'm not Harry Potter." September 02, 2024 at 02:18AM

Kane nets in Bayern win as Müller makes history

A Harry Kane penalty and a second-half goal by Thomas Muller was enough to give Bayern Munich all three points in the Bundesliga as they beat Freiburg 2-0 on Sunday and new head coach Vincent Kompany continued his winning start. September 02, 2024 at 12:52AM