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ACC backs 24‑team College Football Playoff expansion
ACC coaches and athletic directors have unanimously backed a 24‑team College Football Playoff, joining the Big Ten and Big 12’s push for a larger field. The endorsement heightens pressure on the SEC,
Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47...
Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player and a decade‑long global ambassador, died at 47 after a battle with Stage 4 glioblastoma. His pioneering 2013 coming‑out reshaped the league’s culture,
NBA Closes Giannis Bucks Probe, No Action Taken
The NBA wrapped up its probe into the Milwaukee Bucks’ handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return from a March 15 knee hyperextension, finding no violation and closing the case. Giannis insists he was
Mets Reassess Injury Risk After Polanco, Robert on IL
After six weeks of a 15‑25 start, the Mets' high‑profile signings of Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert Jr. remain sidelined by injuries, prompting baseball operations chief David Stearns to rethink the cl
Cristo Fernández Signs with El Paso Locomotive
Actor Cristo Fernández, famed for playing Dani Rojas on “Ted Lasso,” has turned his on‑screen passion into reality by signing a professional contract with USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive afte
Daryl Morey out as 76ers exec; Bob Myers leads search
The 76ers have dismissed Daryl Morey as president of basketball operations, ending a six‑year run that delivered five playoff trips but no deeper postseason success. While head coach Nick Nurse stays
Andrei Iosivas Exposes Suicide‑Threatening Abuse
Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas opened up about receiving suicide‑threatening messages after a drop in games, revealing the mental‑health toll of online abuse while facing reduced production and
Lakers want LeBron back; Reaves re-sign target
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka said the franchise would gladly bring LeBron James back if he chooses to play a 24th season, while also expressing a desire to retain free‑agent guard Austin Reaves, who posted c
WNBA Power Rankings: Unbeaten Liberty, Valkyries o...
ESPN’s inaugural 2026 WNBA Power Rankings catapulted the Golden State Valkyries to No. 2 after a flawless 2‑0 start, despite a controversial draft‑day trade and the release of fan‑favorite Kate Martin
MLB, Players Union Begin CBA Talks, Salary Cap Dispute
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have kicked off their first collective‑bargaining talks in months, with owners pushing a salary‑cap system that players fiercely resist. With the
Pérez vows re‑election, calls media campaign organized
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez held a rare press conference, accusing media of an organized campaign against him, refusing to resign, and declaring his intention to run for re‑election while h
Spain Leads World Cup Rankings as Yamal Injury Looms
With just a month left before the 2026 World Cup, ESPN FC’s power rankings, compiled from 20 global reporters, place Spain at the top and France second. Both teams face key injuries—Spain’s teenage wi
NBA player Clarke dies aged 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, a 2019 first‑round pick and beloved teammate, died at 29, leaving the organization and the Memphis community in mourning. The 309‑game veteran, who had only t
Sabres going back to Luukkonen in net for G4
Buffalo’s coach Lindy Ruff is pulling veteran Alex Lyon and reinstating Ukko‑Pekka Luukkonen for Game 4, hoping a fresh look will spark the team after a recent slump. The Sabres trail 2‑1 in the serie
NFLPA: Players want grass fields like World Cup
NFL players are intensifying their push for high-quality grass fields, citing bodily impact and fairness, as World Cup preparations highlight the disparity—stadiums installing grass for FIFA events co
WNBA opening weekend overreactions: Sparks will miss the playoffs, the Liberty don't need Sabrina Ionescu
After a focus on India's delayed women's quota, the news cycle now turns to the WNBA's opening weekend, where early results are already sparking bold overreactions. The Los Angeles Sparks were trounce
World Rugby bans 6 Georgian players for urine swapping
World Rugby has imposed lengthy bans on six Georgian rugby players and a doctor after uncovering a urine‑swapping scheme that concealed cannabis and tramadol, marking the sport’s most extensive anti‑d
Casemiro: Ronaldo best, Bale complete, Neymar role
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro told Rio Ferdinand Presents that Cristiano Ronaldo remains the best, Gareth Bale is the most complete player, and he envisions Neymar playing a key role for Brazi
Sarkisian says CFP committee can't handle 24-team field
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian warned that the College Football Playoff selection committee is already stretched thin and lacks transparency, casting doubt on proposals to double the field to 24 teams. M
NBA player prop picks, odds: Three best 2026 NBA Playoffs prop bets for Tuesday, May 12
SportsLine’s model and expert Alex Selesnick highlight three key player prop bets for Tuesday’s Spurs‑Timberwolves Game 5: Victor Wembanyama under 26.5 points, Julius Randle over a combined 26.5 point
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