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Power Rankings, plus every team's fantasy surprise
Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season tied a single-day record with 12 games decided by eight or fewer points, reshaping ESPN's power rankings as the 3-0 Raiders climbed six spots and the Patriots fell six.
Oregon Returns to CFP Bubble at No. 12 After USC Win
With conference play intensifying, Oregon returned to the CFP bubble at No. 12 after an emotional road win at USC, while Florida surged into SEC contention following its Ole Miss upset and Mississippi
ESPN Panel Picks 2026 MLB Playoff Favorites by Round
ESPN's 24-expert panel released round-by-round predictions for the 2026 MLB playoffs, which begin Tuesday, picking the Dodgers as near-unanimous NLDS favorites while the Brewers, Rays, Yankees and Bra
Browns vs. Steelers predictions, odds, time: Week 4 'Thursday Night Football' picks from proven model
A SportsLine simulation model projects a low-scoring AFC North clash between the Browns and Steelers on Thursday Night Football, with the Under 37.5 hitting in 55% of 10,000 simulated outcomes.
How Verstappen can disrupt Antonelli, Russell title fight
Max Verstappen was less than two tenths off George Russell at the Baku Grand Prix, with Red Bull's final major 2026 upgrade package now putting pressure on the Antonelli-Russell title fight with eight
2026 MLB playoff predictions: Expert picks for Yankees vs. Red Sox, Cubs vs. Padres and every Wild Card Series
MLB analysts preview the 2026 Wild Card Series, offering predictions for each best-of-three matchup amid injury concerns, rotation strengths, and bullpen depth.
24th season in F1! Alonso extends Aston Martin deal for 2027
Fernando Alonso will continue racing in Formula 1 with Aston Martin through the 2027 season, extending his career into a record 24th campaign alongside teammate Lance Stroll.
NFL MVP race entering Week 4: Josh Allen stays No. 1, but the field is closing fast
Josh Allen held the top spot in the Week 4 NFL MVP rankings even as the field closed in behind him, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba's record-pacing receiving numbers and Kirk Cousins' undefeated Raiders run d
When will J.J. McCarthy start for Giants? Why John Harbaugh could make QB change sooner than expected
The Giants acquired JJ McCarthy from the Vikings after Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury, and with Jameis Winston struggling, coach John Harbaugh — who has a track record of midseason QB changes — co
Wiegman drops Toone and Kelly from Lionesses squad
England manager Sarina Wiegman has left Euro 2022 and 2025 stalwarts Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly out of her 23-player squad for next month's Women's World Cup qualifying play-off against Greece, citing
College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 5, 2026: Computer likes Navy, Missouri
SportsLine's computer model has locked in picks for every Week 5 college football game, projecting home underdogs Navy (+2.5 vs. Air Force) and No. 25 Missouri (+4 vs. No. 8 Florida) as its top cover
Wiegman sidesteps England future questions with joke
Sarina Wiegman brushed off questions about her England future with a light-hearted response, refusing to engage with speculation while her contract runs until after next summer's World Cup in Brazil.
Red Roses Return to Sunderland for 2027 Six Nations
England's Red Roses will play their first home match of the 2027 Women's Six Nations against Scotland at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on 17 April, marking the first time they have hosted a Six Nation
Alonso Commits to Another Year at Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso, 45, has committed to staying in Formula 1 with Aston Martin for at least another year, telling BBC Sport he "still feels as fast as anybody" despite Aston's dismal 2026 campaign and h
Rank the biggest scandals in Test cricket history
Test Match Special is asking fans to rank the 10 biggest scandals in Test cricket history — from Bodyline in 1932-33 to Sandpapergate in 2018 — timed to Australia's first Test in South Africa since th
Chelsea's Lexi Potter Gets First England Call-Up
Chelsea midfielder Lexi Potter has earned her first senior England call-up from Sarina Wiegman after standout WSL displays, with teammates and ex-Lionesses comparing the 20-year-old academy graduate t
Willis wins Top14 award, eyes Test return
Jack Willis, named top player in France's Top 14 for 2025-26, reaffirmed his desire to play Test rugby despite being ineligible for England due to his club move to Toulouse.
Ferrari Back Vasseur Amid Horner Speculation
Ferrari made an unusual public declaration of confidence in Formula 1 team principal Frederic Vasseur after weeks of speculation about his future, stoked by former Red Bull boss Christian Horner's sta
Barnard leads Warwickshire to ninth County Championship title
Ed Barnard, who became Warwickshire captain just a fortnight before the season, has steered the Bears to their ninth County Championship title with a dramatic run of four straight September wins, incl
Dallaglio sells 2003 Rugby World Cup medal after bankruptcy
Former England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio is auctioning his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal after being declared bankrupt in the wake of his divorce.
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