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Daniels sends cease-and-desist to LSU over No. 5 jersey
Jayden Daniels' attorney sent a cease-and-desist letter to LSU demanding the school stop using his name, image and likeness after the Tigers gave his No. 5 jersey to sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett.
Ohtani Tops ESPN 2026 MLB Midseason Rankings
ESPN's 17-expert panel ranked Shohei Ohtani No. 1 in its midseason MLB Rank update, with Pete Crow-Armstrong and Triple Crown-chasing Yordan Alvarez rounding out the top three. Jacob Misiorowski's rec
Russell Westbrook retires: Answering the biggest questions on legacy, impact
Russell Westbrook announced his retirement Wednesday after an 18-season NBA career, finishing as the all-time leader with 209 triple-doubles and a 2017 MVP, but without a championship.
WNBA Task Force Meets on Trans Athletes, No Rules Set
A WNBA task force of team presidents and general managers met Wednesday to discuss transgender athlete eligibility but arrived at no concrete rules, leaving the league without a public policy as prote
Super League Confirms NRL Investment Offer
Super League has confirmed receiving an investment offer from Australia's NRL, with talks running since last year and the competition's 14 clubs briefed on Thursday while details remain confidential.
Orlovsky QB Rankings: Stafford Leads Two Categories
ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky released his annual QB trait rankings for the 2026 season, naming Matthew Stafford atop both ball placement and mechanics while crowning Drake Maye No. 1 in pocket presen
Tielemans apologises to Villa fans for Man Utd remarks
Youri Tielemans has publicly apologised to Aston Villa supporters after saying during Manchester United's pre-season tour that the club he just left sits below United in the football pyramid.
Root Reappointed England Test Captain After Stokes Exit
Michael Atherton argues Joe Root must own England's cricket team as his own after being reappointed Test captain following Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's departures, with the squad already scrappin
I do not have much time left in UFC - Makhachev
Islam Makhachev says he 'does not have much time' left in the UFC as the 34-year-old prepares to defend his welterweight title against Ireland's Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on Saturda
Anthony Taylor retires, slams ex-refs for 'culture of fear'
Anthony Taylor, who refereed 668 English professional matches and three games at his second World Cup, has retired at 47, citing the unsustainable pressure on officials and criticizing former referees
Golfer Fakes Hole-in-One, Resigns After 'Stupidity' Confession
Amateur golfer Zach Holland has resigned his membership at WingHaven Country Club in Missouri after admitting he faked a hole-in-one at a member-member tournament by placing his ball in the cup before
FAI Rescinds Infantino Support as IFA Backs UEFA
The Football Association of Ireland has formally withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, while Northern Ireland's IFA confirmed it backs UEFA's stance against him in the widening go
BBC Sport Weekly Quiz Tests Week in Transfers, Athletics
BBC Sport has published its weekly sports quiz challenging readers on the past seven days of sporting action, including football transfers, the start of the European Athletics Championships, and anoth
Malaga score penalty into empty net as Fulham walk off
Fulham left the pitch at full-time of a 2-2 pre-season draw with Malaga, allowing Eneko Jauregi to convert a penalty into an empty net for a trophy both clubs now dispute over.
Ruby Evans: Olympic Newbie to Commonwealth Champion
British gymnast Ruby Evans went from a 17-year-old Olympic debutant who 'never watched the Olympics' to a Commonwealth gold medalist with 127,000 Instagram followers, now eyeing LA 2028.
Watson to start Browns' preseason opener vs. Bears
Coach Todd Monken named Deshaun Watson the Browns' starter for Saturday's preseason opener against the Bears, with Shedeur Sanders drawing the start for the second preseason game against Buffalo on Au
Where would Antonelli rank among surprise F1 title winners?
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, 19, holds a 50-point lead over Lewis Hamilton at the 2026 F1 summer break after winning 6 of 11 races, putting him on course to become F1's youngest-ever world champion and r
Fourth favourites for relegation - will Sunderland defy odds again?
Sunderland return to European football for the first time since 1973 but face scrutiny after underlying numbers from last season suggested relegation form beneath their 7th-place finish.
Panthers Sign Darren Waller to One-Year Deal
The Carolina Panthers and free-agent tight end Darren Waller agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday, reuniting the veteran pass-catcher with new associate head coach Darrell Bevell and adding experience
Scheffler, McIlroy Head 2026 FedExCup Playoffs Favorites
The 2026 FedExCup Playoffs tee off Thursday in Memphis with a 70-player field, and prediction market Polymarket has Scottie Scheffler and three-time champion Rory McIlroy atop its odds board.
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