T.J. Watt in danger of missing Week 1 due to hold-in?
T.J. Watt in danger of missing Week 1 due to hold-in?
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As Watt continues to wait for a contract extension the danger of him missing Week 1 is increasing.
Minnesota star RB Mohamed Ibrahim out for season with lower-leg injury
Minnesota star RB Mohamed Ibrahim out for season with lower-leg injury
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Coach P.J. Fleck didn't specify the injury but said Ibrahim would be able to make a full recovery in four to six months.
Report: Victor Oladipo ahead of schedule in his recovery
Report: Victor Oladipo ahead of schedule in his recovery
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Few are expecting anything at all from Victor Oladipo next season, but he may be on track to surprise you.
Braves sign two-time All-Star right-hander Charlie Morton to one-year, $20 million extension
Braves sign two-time All-Star right-hander Charlie Morton to one-year, $20 million extension
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Morton signed a one-year, $15 million deal to return to the Braves for the 2021 season after making his Major League Baseball debut with the franchise in 2008.
Braves extend two-time All-Star pitcher Charlie Morton
Braves extend two-time All-Star pitcher Charlie Morton
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Morton can be penciled into the 2022 rotation alongside lefty Max Fried, right-hander Ian Anderson and, hopefully, oft-injured righty Mike Soroka.
Former France, Paris Saint-Germain defender Jean-Pierre Adams dies after 39 years in coma
Former France, Paris Saint-Germain defender Jean-Pierre Adams dies after 39 years in coma
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Adams was administered a near-fatal dose of anesthetic before a routine knee operation in 1982, which resulted in cardiac arrest and caused brain damage.
Umpire Manny Gonzalez leaves Rays-Red Sox game with scary injury after foul tip to head
Umpire Manny Gonzalez leaves Rays-Red Sox game with scary injury after foul tip to head
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Gonzalez appeared to be alert and responsive while speaking with medical personnel, which is a positive sign.
Texans officially name Tyrod Taylor starting QB for Week 1 amid Deshaun Watson drama
Texans officially name Tyrod Taylor starting QB for Week 1 amid Deshaun Watson drama
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Last week, Tyrod Taylor said he hadn't been told whether he's the Houston Texans' starting quarterback. That changed Monday.
Ranking the backup QBs for the 2021 NFL season
Ranking the backup QBs for the 2021 NFL season
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More than half the NFL teams will enter the 2021 season with a new backup quarterback. The draft also thrust some high-ceiling players into the league's QB2 mix.
NFL coaches, executives 'nervous' about looming player COVID-19 tests
NFL coaches, executives 'nervous' about looming player COVID-19 tests
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After a weekend that saw many NFL players return to their colleges for the start of the college season, there is concern over what the results of this week's COVID testing might bring ahead of Week 1.
UFC legend Anderson Silva open to Jake Paul fight: 'Everything is possible'
UFC legend Anderson Silva open to Jake Paul fight: 'Everything is possible'
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Logan Paul has only one official fight in his boxing career: a split-decision loss to fellow internet personality KSI. Silva, meanwhile, has 34 professional MMA wins.
Evander Holyfield-Vitor Belfort fight scheduled for Florida
Evander Holyfield-Vitor Belfort fight scheduled for Florida
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Evander Holyfield will be back in the boxing ring soon.
Mike Evans: Buccaneers' offense 'miles ahead' of where it was in 2020
Mike Evans: Buccaneers' offense 'miles ahead' of where it was in 2020
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Many throughout the Bucs organization have echoed Evans' comments, saying the team should be better in 2021 because of Brady's familiarity with the offense.
Leylah Fernandez upsets Angelique Kerber to reach U.S. Open quarterfinals
Leylah Fernandez upsets Angelique Kerber to reach U.S. Open quarterfinals
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Leylah defeated Angelique Kerber in three sets to reach the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows. Fernandez dropped the first set 4-6 and rallied to win the next two 7-6, 6-2.
Bryce Young tops Spencer Rattler in latest Heisman Trophy odds
Bryce Young tops Spencer Rattler in latest Heisman Trophy odds
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Young was arguably the most impressive quarterback of the weekend, completing 27-of-38 passes for 344 yards and four touchdowns in Alabama's 44-13 win.
Former Saints QB Drew Brees: Patriots rookie Mac Jones 'steal of the draft'
Former Saints QB Drew Brees: Patriots rookie Mac Jones 'steal of the draft'
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It appears former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is a big fan of Mac Jones.
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli leaving team for birth of child
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli leaving team for birth of child
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Veteran coach Bill Evers will fill in for Baldelli, who might miss a four-game series that starts Monday night against Cleveland.
Cowboys All-Pro guard Zack Martin out for season opener vs. Buccaneers after testing positive for COVID-19
Cowboys All-Pro guard Zack Martin out for season opener vs. Buccaneers after testing positive for COVID-19
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Zack Martin is the first NFL player to be officially ruled out of a game this season due to COVID, but he most certainly won't be the last.
Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux suffers ankle sprain in season opener against Fresno State
Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux suffers ankle sprain in season opener against Fresno State
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Oregon has a big game against No. 4 Ohio State next weekend. If Thibodeaux is out, the defense could struggle mightily.
Yankees place right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga on injured list with strained rotator cuff
Yankees place right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga on injured list with strained rotator cuff
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Loaisiga's arguably been the team's most reliable late-inning option throughout the season.
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw to begin rehab assignment Tuesday
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw to begin rehab assignment Tuesday
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The plan is for Kershaw to throw three innings for their Triple-A affiliate in Oklahoma City.
American Shelby Rogers upsets No. 1 Ashleigh Barty at U.S. Open
American Shelby Rogers upsets No. 1 Ashleigh Barty at U.S. Open
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Rogers was down 2-5 in the third set and rallied to send it to a tiebreaker, which she won.
College football world reacts to Bryce Young's amazing debut as Alabama rolls past Miami
College football world reacts to Bryce Young's amazing debut as Alabama rolls past Miami
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Young went 27-of-38 and made history by throwing for four touchdowns.
Ex-Patriot Rob Ninkovich: Mac Jones was teaching playbook to Cam Newton
Ex-Patriot Rob Ninkovich: Mac Jones was teaching playbook to Cam Newton
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If true, it adds further context behind why the Patriots opted to go with Jones instead of Newton for 2021.
Canadiens not matching Hurricanes' $6.1M offer sheet to Jesperi Kotkaniemi
Canadiens not matching Hurricanes' $6.1M offer sheet to Jesperi Kotkaniemi
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The Canadiens had one week to either match the offer or take a pass. Montreal will receive a first- and third-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft as compensation.
Former Steelers great Tunch Ilkin dies at 63 following battle with ALS
Former Steelers great Tunch Ilkin dies at 63 following battle with ALS
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Tunch Ilkin died Saturday following a battle with ALS and pneumonia.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones seems to close door on signing Cam Newton
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones seems to close door on signing Cam Newton
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Jones addressed the possibility of signing Newton due to the lack of depth behind Dak Prescott. He doesn't appear to be high on the former MVP.
Tommy Fury: I'll knock out Jake Paul in three minutes
Tommy Fury: I'll knock out Jake Paul in three minutes
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After defeating Anthony Taylor in a four-round fight via unanimous decision, Fury called out Paul, saying a fight against him «should be no test at all.»
Naomi Osaka upset by Leylah Fernandez in third round at U.S. Open
Naomi Osaka upset by Leylah Fernandez in third round at U.S. Open
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Naomi Osaka was defeated by Leylah Fernandez in three sets on Friday night, losing 5-7, 7-6, 6-4.
Mack Brown roasted for clock management in North Carolina's loss
Mack Brown roasted for clock management in North Carolina's loss
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Brown’s clock management was roasted after the game, with many wondering why the coach was so reluctant to use his timeouts on offense only to burn them quickly in garbage time.
Filip Hronek re-signs with Red Wings on three-year, $13.2 million deal
Filip Hronek re-signs with Red Wings on three-year, $13.2 million deal
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Detroit drafted Hronek in the second round back in 2016.
Evander Holyfield to face Vitor Belfort Sept. 11 in Florida?
Evander Holyfield to face Vitor Belfort Sept. 11 in Florida?
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Belfort, 44, last competed in the UFC in May 2018, when he lost to Lyoto Machida by knockout at UFC 224.
NFL player COVID-19 vaccination rate stays at 93% after cuts
NFL player COVID-19 vaccination rate stays at 93% after cuts
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Vaccination rates held firm as the season approaches.
USA Hockey announces Olympic coaching staff
USA Hockey announces Olympic coaching staff
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It had already been announced that Mike Sullivan of the Pittsburgh Penguins will serve as head coach. He will be joined by John Hynes, David Quinn, Todd Reirden and Ryan Miller.
Evander Holyfield to fight Vitor Belfort after Oscar De La Hoya tests positive for COVID
Evander Holyfield to fight Vitor Belfort after Oscar De La Hoya tests positive for COVID
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Oscar De La Hoya has been preparing for his first fight since 2008, but the former champion is going to have to back out.
Grizzlies trade Juancho Hernangomez to Celtics for Kris Dunn, Carsen Edwards
Grizzlies trade Juancho Hernangomez to Celtics for Kris Dunn, Carsen Edwards
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Hernangomez is a solid depth option for the Celtics and gives the franchise some more size at forward. He can space the floor but will look to improve his shooting numbers during the 2021-22 campaign.
Losing Ben Simmons would make the 76ers more conventional
Losing Ben Simmons would make the 76ers more conventional
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Our institutions are failing: personal bonds are fraying, trust has eroded, all progress has halted and succumbed to twin forces of atrophy and entropy. And that’s just the Philadelphia 76ers.
NHL unveils 2021-22 COVID protocol
NHL unveils 2021-22 COVID protocol
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Gone are the days of bubbles, regional divisions, CPRA lists, and taxi squads, but the NHL won’t be quite back to normal this season.
NBA proposes new set of strict rules for unvaccinated players
NBA proposes new set of strict rules for unvaccinated players
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ESPN has obtained a memo from the NBA that proposes stringent protocols for the upcoming season for players who are not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Big 12 to consider BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Houston for expansion?
Big 12 to consider BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Houston for expansion?
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The Big 12 could extend formal invitations during the upcoming football season to any of four potential candidates.
