NBA

Hawks sign Lamont Butler and waive Keyshawn Bryant

The Hawks have waived forward Keyshawn Bryant in order to sign guard Lamont Butler, per a team press release. While the terms of Butler’s agreement were not disclosed, he almost certainly signed an Exhibit 10 contract in order to earn a bonus worth up to

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 11:00 pm

CRICKET

Josephine Nkomo returns for T20Is against South Africa

Zimbabwe Women captain Josephine Nkomo is back in the squad for their five-match T20I series at home against South Africa, having missed the white-ball tour of Pakistan in May through injury. Experienced batter Sharne Mayers also returns to the squad foll

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 10:40 pm

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

NaVorro Bowman Jr commits to UConn

Five-star guard NaVorro Bowman Jr., the son of former NFL standout NaVorro Bowman, has committed to UConn, he told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday, giving the Huskies the highest-ranked committed player in the 2027 class. Bowman Jr. took an official vis

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 10:20 pm

NBA

Memphis Grizzlies partner with DAZN

The Grizzlies have reached a multiyear deal with DAZN to be their new local broadcast partner, according to a press release from the team. The direct-to-consumer route has become increasingly common for local media broadcasts in recent years. In addition

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 10:00 pm

NBA

Bennedict Mathurin signs Pelicans

Mathurin’s two-year deal with New Orleans is said to feature a second-year player option. The Pelicans created the financial and roster flexibility necessary to complete their agreement with Mathurin when they traded Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a second

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 9:40 pm

NHL

Golden Knights sign Braeden Bowman to contract extension

The Vegas Golden Knights have announced that forward Braeden Bowman has been signed to a six-year contract extension carrying a $3.4MM AAV. Bowman, 23, has one season remaining on his entry-level deal carrying a $912.5K cap hit. This deal buys up his thr

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 9:20 pm

NHL

Kevin Fiala to miss start of LA Kings’ training camp

The Los Angeles Kings announced that star forward Kevin Fiala will 'miss the start of training camp' after undergoing follow-up surgery connected to the injuries he sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina. The Kings said a timeline f

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 9:00 pm

NFL

Cowboys to extend Brevyn Spann Ford

The Cowboys have agreed to a contract extension with tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford, agent Mike McCartney announced. It’s a three-year, $18MM pact with $12.08MM in guaranteed money, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Spann-Ford is days away from beginn

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 8:40 pm

MLB

Salvador Perez says he wants to play for as long as he can

Perez turns 37 next May, and 2027 is the last season of the two-year, $25MM extension he signed with the Royals last November.  Given Perez’s age and declining numbers, discussion of retirement is inevitable, but the catcher told MLB.com’s Anne Rogers tha

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 8:20 pm

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Big Ten is expanding access to replay reviews

The Big Ten is expanding access to replay reviews for all television broadcasts of games officiated by the league, beginning with contests. The league previously had announced expanded replay access for broadcasts of Friday night games only, which began w

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 8:00 pm

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Senator John Kennedy slams SEC over threat to expel LSU

United States Senator John Kennedy became the latest Louisiana politician to blast the SEC over its threat to expel LSU, saying that the conference's complaint is bone deep down to the marrow stupid and that he and other members of Congress will be on the

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 7:40 pm

MLB

Mets release Joe Jacques

The Mets released Joe Jacques, according to the left-hander’s MLB.com profile page. Jacques had been playing on a minor league contract signed last offseason, though his time with the Mets has now ended without any time on the active roster. Injuries pl

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 7:20 pm

MLB

Pirates place Braxton Ashcraft on IL

The Pirates announced that right-hander Braxton Ashcraft has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to discomfort in his throwing arm. Right-hander Antwone Kelly was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis to take Ashcraft’s spot on the active roster.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 7:00 pm

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

CSC clears more than $227M worth of NIL deals

The College Sports Commission cleared more than $227 million worth of name, image and likeness deals in the two-month period ending Aug. 31, nearly doubling the value of all the deals cleared over its first year of existence. Much of the increase in the

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 6:40 pm

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

NCAA creates standard football timing protocols

The NCAA has established a new standard timing protocol for college football games following a controversial ending to the recent Michigan vs. Western Michigan game. The decision comes after Michigan secured a victory with a last-second Hail Mary pass, wh

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 6:20 pm

SPECIALS

Barry Melrose passes away at 70

Barry Melrose, a former NHL player and coach who was a beloved hockey analyst for ESPN for over 25 years, died. He was 70. Melrose was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2023, leading to his retirement from ESPN. He joined the network in 1996.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 6:00 pm

NHL

Penguins discussing extension with Sidney Crosby

Sidney Crosby has been a fixture in the lineup for the Penguins for the past 21 years.  It appears he has no intention of stopping that number anytime soon.  Speaking with reporters recently including The Athletic’s Mark Lazerus, the center indicated that

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 5:40 pm

NHL

Jonathan Huberdeau to miss start of season

Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau will miss the start of the 2026-27 season as he continues to recover from a hip resurfacing surgery performed in the Spring, general manager Craig Conroy told Pat Steinberg of Flames Now 770. Huberdeau will begin

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 5:20 pm

MLB

Drew Millas scheduled for finger surgery

Catcher Drew Millas will have finger surgery. The Nationals backstop will undergo a procedure on his left index finger for the second time this season. Millas has been on the injured list since mid-July with the injury. He was moved to the 60-day IL in S

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 5:00 pm

MLB

Kaima Taira expected to be posted for MLB teams this offseason

Seibu Lions right-hander Kaima Taira is drawing a lot of interest from Major League teams, with ESPN’s Jeff Passan writing that Taira is 'expected to be posted in early November.' Such Japanese news outlets as Sanspo and the Yakyu Cosmopolitan recently l

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 4:40 pm

NFL

Harrison Smith addresses Vikings return

Smith was released in a procedural move this spring, but the 37-year-old never made a retirement announcement. Instead, the possibility of a 15th Minnesota campaign continued to loom as the offseason progressed. Even without any training camp work taking

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 4:20 pm

NFL

Josh Jacobs pleads no contest to misdemeanor charges

Jacobs entered a plea of no contest to his two remaining charges, which were both misdemeanors. The Pro Bowl running back initially faced five charges – including a felony – u

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 4:00 pm

MLB

Andrew Walters undergoes UCL surgery

Guardians righty Andrew Walters underwent an internal brace procedure to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow this week, reports Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. That will cost him most, if not all of the 2027 season. It’s another setback for

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 3:40 pm

MLB

Braves discussed trading Spencer Strider at deadline

Jacob deGrom made trade speculation a moot point when the Rangers ace invoked his no-trade clause at this year’s deadline, though it wasn’t clear if deGrom blocked a specific deal on the table. The Braves were linked to deGrom’s market, and according to

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 3:20 pm

TENNIS

WTA Singles at US Open - Coco Gauff vs Elena Rybakina

Both Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff survived close calls to reach semifinals and are likely to produce an epic three‑set marathon. Given their competitive record, they will push each other to a deciding set for their third meeting in a row.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 3:00 pm

TENNIS

WTA Singles at US Open - Aryna Sabalenka vs Jessica Pegula

Aryna Sabalenka faces familiar Jessica Pegula at US Open for third year in a row and would enter the arena with likely edge. Pegula finds Sabalenka standing between herself and US Open glory for the third year in a row.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 2:40 pm

NFL

Vikings name Carson Wentz QB2, J.J. McCarthy QB3

While Wentz, 33, serves as Minnesota's trusted backup, the move means questions about McCarthy's future with the franchise will persist.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 2:20 pm

MLB

MLB Preview - Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners

The Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners Gamecast wraps up their AL West series on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 4:10 PM ET (1:10 PM local time) at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 2:00 pm

SPECIALS

Jalen Brunson to host Saturday Night Live premiere

Jalen Brunson is taking his popularity beyond basketball after leading the Knicks to the NBA championship. The Finals MVP will make his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live on September 26.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 1:40 pm

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Darian Mensah tops quarterback power rankings

Darian Mensah's impressive start to the college football season has quickly elevated his national profile and put him firmly into the early Heisman Trophy conversation.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 1:20 pm

SOCCER

Champions League Preview - Slavia Prague vs Lens

Slavia Prague go in search of their first UEFA Champions League (UCL) win in nearly 20 years when recent French Super Cup victors Lens arrive on matchday one.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 1:00 pm

SOCCER

Cavan Sullivan emerges as major MLS talent

Cavan Sullivan is receiving more playing time with Philadelphia Union, and the 16-year-old Manchester City-bound midfielder is showing why he is considered one of America's brightest prospects.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 12:40 pm

TENNIS

Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz at US Open

Ben Shelton earned one of the biggest victories of his career by defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in five sets, advancing to an all-American semifinal against Frances Tiafoe.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 12:20 pm

SOCCER

Champions League Preview - Manchester United vs Sabah Baku

Just two days after the nine-year anniversary of the club being founded, Sabah Baku make their UEFA Champions League (UCL) main draw debut at the iconic home of returning three-time champions Manchester United.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 12:00 pm

TENNIS

Elena Rybakina reaches US Open semifinal and world No. 1

Elena Rybakina rallied past Qinwen Zheng to reach the semifinals and secure the world No. 1 ranking for the first time in her career.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 11:40 am

SOCCER

Harry Kane named among 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees

Harry Kane remains among the biggest individual names in European soccer, with his performances putting him in the conversation for one of the sport's most prestigious individual awards.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 11:20 am

SOCCER

Champions League Preview - Como vs RB Leipzig

Como’s first-ever taste of European football comes in the UEFA Champions League (UCL), becoming the 16th Italian side to compete in the competition when they host RB Leipzig.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 11:00 am

TENNIS

Frances Tiafoe continues strong US Open run

Frances Tiafoe's run in New York has carried him into a blockbuster all-American semifinal against Ben Shelton, with a place in the US Open final on the line.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 10:40 am

MLB

Shohei Ohtani sits out again with lingering injuries

Shohei Ohtani's health remains an important storyline for the Dodgers as they manage his workload and evaluate his availability during the final stretch of the season.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 10:20 am

SOCCER

Champions League Preview - Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt

The long road to the final in Madrid begins here for perennial challengers Bayern Munich, who welcome last season’s giant-killers Bodø/Glimt for their UEFA Champions League (UCL) opener.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 10:00 am

SOCCER

Troy Parrott continues impressive start at Real Betis

Troy Parrott is making the most of his move to Spain, producing important goals for Real Betis after taking a long and unconventional route to establish himself at the top level.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 9:40 am

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Bryce Underwood reacts to starting job questions

Bryce Underwood enters the spotlight after Michigan's difficult opening game, with his performance and position as the team's starting quarterback drawing increased attention.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 9:20 am

SOCCER

Champions League Preview - PSV vs Shakhtar Donetsk

PSV are looking to improve upon one of their worst UEFA Champions League (UCL) campaigns when they host competition regulars Shakhtar Donetsk, who are back after last season’s Conference League semi-finals appearance.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 9:00 am

NFL

Brock Bowers undergoes knee procedure

Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus procedure ahead of the Raiders' season opener. The star tight end is expected to miss one or two games while recovering.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 8:40 am

MLB

Yankees INF Jazz Chisholm Jr. (thumb) to go on IL

Chisholm will be shut down from baseball activities for 7-10 days.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 8:20 am

SOCCER

Champions League Preview - Fenerbahçe vs AS Roma

Two continental heavyweights will mark their long-awaited return to the UEFA Champions League (UCL) league phase when Fenerbahçe host Roma on Thursday evening.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 8:00 am

NFL

Sam Darnold ruled out with hip injury

Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury on Seattle's opening drive against New England and was replaced by Drew Lock, creating an early injury concern for the Seahawks.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 7:40 am

MLB

George Lombard Jr. hits first career grand slam

George Lombard Jr. delivered the biggest hit of his young career, becoming the second-youngest Yankees player to hit a grand slam and helping New York beat Colorado 6-1.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 7:20 am

GOD

Game of the day - San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams

The San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams Week 1 International Game kicks off Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 8:35 PM ET at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 7:00 am

GOD

Game of the day - Florida A&M vs Miami

No. 7 Miami hosts a tired Florida A&M team playing its second game in four days. The Hurricanes will use their explosive offense to control the game early. The Rattlers will rely on quick, short passes to slow down Miami’s aggressive pass rush and protect

Read more.. September 10th 2026, 6:40 am