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- NBA2026 NBA buzz: Latest free agency and trade updatesWe're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan.
- MLBFantasy baseball news and notes: Swanson, Arenado ailing and other news for MondayAll of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
- NFLDomonique Foxworth sounds off on Jaxson Dart's medical tent comments
- NFLDolphins activate Chris Bell, paving way for practice debutThe Dolphins activated rookie wide receiver Chris Bell from the active/non-football injury list Monday, paving the way for him to make his practice debut.
- NFLCooper Kupp's latest route? Opening a new coffee shopCooper Kupp and his wife, Anna, are part of a group that owns Dodo Coffee, which is having a grand reopening in Arkansas in August.
- CFBMiami Hurricanes dismiss WR transfer Cam Vaughn from teamMiami has dismissed its third player from camp, announcing Monday that WR Cam Vaughn is off the team. Vaughn, who transferred from West Virginia in January, was expected to be a deep passing game option for the Hurricanes.
- WNBADiana Taurasi basketball honors: WNBA, Olympics, UConnDuring her basketball career, Diana Taurasi achieved MVP and All-Star honors, among other accolades. Check out her top titles now.
- NBASources: Trendon Watford, Pelicans agree to 1-year, $2.9M dealFree agent F Trendon Watford, Pelicans have agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million dollar deal, sources told ESPN's Shams Charnia on Monday.
- MLBFantasy baseball free agent pickups: Caglianone, Baez headline nine must-have optionsThe top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
- NFLNFL Future Power Rankings: 2027-29 projections for 32 teamsHow might all 32 NFL franchises stack up beyond 2026? Our forward-looking ranking factors in each team's future QB, roster, front office and coaching situations.
- WNBAWNBA jersey retirements: Taurasi, Leslie, Bird, Hammon, moreNumerous WNBA stars have had their numbers retired, including Maya Moore and Tamika Catchings. Find out which players have received the honor.
- NFLDan Graziano: Von Miller a good addition for Cowboys
- MLBMLB betting tips for Monday: Sanchez and Phillies ready to shut down Miami?All of the odds, recommended prop bets and trends in baseball for Monday, August 17.
- NBANBA offseason recap, early 2026-27 season previews by teamWe're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the regular season by rolling out one team profile each weekday through Sept. 18.
- CFBCollege football 2026: How to get the most fun out of the seasonKiffin vs. Ole Miss and Year 2 of Bill Belichick just scratch the surface of the excitement and chaos ahead.
- NBAPortland Trail Blazers offseason recap, early 2026-27 season previewWith noise outside the hardwood growing in Portland, how will the Blazers respond? We're looking at the offseason and previewing the 2026-27 season.
- MLBHow rare is a Cubs-White Sox World Series -- and will it happen in 2026?An all-Chicago Fall Classic this October is highly unlikely. But, historically speaking, it's practically a slam dunk!
- MLBWhy MLB teams -- and players -- want ballparks to keep getting louderNo, thinking it's too loud doesn't mean you're too old. Baseball games are noisier than ever these days -- by design.
- NFLVon Miller agrees to terms with Cowboys; 1-year deal per sourceVeteran OLB Von Miller has agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys -- a source telling ESPN that it's a one-year deal.
- NFLSaints' offense passes one test, with Cowboys, Rams up nextShough and the starting offense got about 50 snaps of work against the Jaguars' first team in their joint practice.
- MLBHenderson shines over 7 innings as the Brewers take 3 of 4 from the Dodgers— Logan Henderson allowed one run in seven innings, Jake Bauers had four hits and two RBI, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 on Sunday to take three of four in the matchup of division leaders.
- MLBOrioles look to extend win streak, take on the RaysBaltimore Orioles (61-63, fourth in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (74-49, first in the AL East)
- MLBMets look to keep home win streak alive, host the PadresSan Diego Padres (67-58, second in the NL West) vs. New York Mets (56-69, fifth in the NL East)
- MLBWhite Sox visit the Cubs on 3-game road win streakChicago White Sox (65-58, first in the AL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (72-53, second in the NL Central)
- MLBTigers aim to end 3-game skid, play the PiratesDetroit Tigers (60-64, second in the AL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (61-65, fourth in the NL Central)
- MLBDodgers visit the Rockies to start 3-game seriesLos Angeles Dodgers (74-51, first in the NL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (50-74, fifth in the NL West)
- WNBAConnecticut hosts Los Angeles after Burrell's 20-point outingLos Angeles Sparks (12-22, 7-11 Western Conference) at Connecticut Sun (8-25, 2-13 Eastern Conference)
- WNBATempo face the Fever on 10-game slideIndiana Fever (23-12, 10-4 Eastern Conference) at Toronto Tempo (10-23, 5-9 Eastern Conference)
- WNBAAtlanta visits Las Vegas following Wilson's 32-point performanceAtlanta Dream (21-13, 11-5 Eastern Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (24-12, 13-6 Western Conference)
- WNBACardoso leads Chicago against New York after 22-point outingNew York Liberty (22-14, 10-4 Eastern Conference) at Chicago Sky (13-22, 2-10 Eastern Conference)
- WNBAPhoenix Mercury honor Diana Taurasi, retire No. 3 jerseyAfter the Phoenix Mercury's 88-85 loss to the Portland Fire on Sunday night, Diana Taurasi held court, detailing a Hall of Fame career that now includes a jersey retirement ceremony that felt "like the end and the beginning of so many things in my life."
- WNBADiana Taurasi's No. 3 raised to the rafters in PhoenixThe Mercury honored franchise legend Diana Taurasi by retiring her No. 3.
- WNBAFever defeat Dream in OT to secure key win as season winds downThe Fever defeated the Dream 95-91 in overtime Sunday. It was a game with playoff implications, and the environment inside State Farm Arena felt like the postseason.
- CFBSouth Carolina's Jayden Sellers, Jayden Gibson out for seasonSouth Carolina wide receivers Jayden Sellers and Jayden Gibson will miss the season following injuries suffered last week in practice, the team said Sunday.
- MLBSeattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros: Game Highlights
- MLBDave Roberts says struggling Dodgers need to improve offense, defenseDodgers manager Dave Roberts called out his struggling club after a 6-2 loss to the Brewers on Sunday cost Los Angeles a significant tiebreaker in the race for home-field advantage.
- MLB2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankingsThe ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.
- MLBMariners hang on for a 3-2 win over the Astros as Raleigh, Arozarena go deep— Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena homered to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday night.
- WNBACarla Leite helps Fire top Phoenix 88-85, spoiling celebration of former Mercury star Diana Taurasi— Carla Leite scored 23 points and the Portland Fire rallied to beat Phoenix 88-85 on Sunday night, when the Mercury had halftime and...
- NFLSources: Cardinals RB Love likely to sit rest of preseasonRookie running back Jeremiyah Love, who played 23 snaps Thursday against the Las Vegas Raiders, is dealing with a high ankle sprain and is unlikely to play the rest of the preseason for the Arizona Cardinals, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.
- WNBAPhoenix Mercury vs. Fire - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Phoenix Mercury vs. Fire, 08/16/2026
- MLBTexas Rangers vs. Athletics: Game Highlights
- NFLMinnesota Vikings lose Adams for season due to knee injuryVeteran defender Jamal Adams will miss the 2026 season because of a right knee injury he suffered Saturday in the Minnesota Vikings' 13-10 preseason victory over the New York Giants, the NFL Network reported Sunday.
- NFLKevin O'Connell, Vikings 'crushed' for Jamal Adams after injury
- NFLEd Dodds suggests Colts will keep Anthony Richardson for depthColts assistant general manager Ed Dodds suggested Sunday that Anthony Richardson Sr. will remain in Indianapolis because the Colts intend to prioritize quarterback depth.
- NFLJohn Niland, who helped Cowboys win 1st Super Bowl, dies at 82John Niland, a three-time All-Pro guard who helped the Cowboys win their first Super Bowl championship, died Saturday. He was 82.
- MLBAmador and Sullivan hit 3-run HRs to help Rockies beat Giants 13-7— Adael Amador and Brett Sullivan each hit a three-run home run Sunday to help the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 13-7.
- MLBLHP Noah Cameron throws complete game, loses no-hit bid in 7thNoah Cameron just kept going after losing his bid for a no-hitter in the seventh inning -- all the way to the final pitch of the afternoon.
- WNBATimpson scores career-high 20 points and shines in OT as Fever edge Dream 95-91— Makayla Timpson scored a career-high 20 points, including Indiana's first three field goals in overtime, and the Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 95-91 on Sunday to protect their hold on fourth place in the WNBA standings.
- WNBAAtlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Atlanta Dream vs. Indiana Fever, 08/16/2026
- MLBSan Diego Padres vs. Cleveland Guardians: Game Highlights
- MLBPadres power surge: 4 homers back Casey Mize’s 1st San Diego win in a 5-0 win over Guardians— Luis Rengifo and Gavin Sheets hit back-to-back home runs in the second inning, Casey Mize allowed three hits in six innings to pick up his first win in a San Diego uniform, and the Padres defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-0 on Sunday.
- WNBASky snap a six-game losing streak on the road with an 82-80 victory over the Storm— Kamilla Cardoso had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Natasha Cloud scored 20 points and the Chicago Sky ended a six-game losing streak on the road with an 82-80 victory over the Seattle Storm on Sunday.
- MLBRockies take the series over the Giants with a 13-7 win
- WNBASeattle Storm vs. Chicago Sky - Game HighlightsWatch the Game Highlights from Seattle Storm vs. Chicago Sky, 08/16/2026
- MLBReynolds, Lowe, and Yorke each drive in 2 runs, Pirates beat Red Sox 8-3 after 2 1/2-hour delay— Bryan Reynolds, Brandon Lowe, and Nick Yorke each had two RBI to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Boston Red Sox 8-3 after a 2 1/2-hour rain delay on Sunday.
- MLBMilwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Game Highlights
- MLBPirates take the series from the Red Sox with 8-3 win
- MLBGelof and Butler each hit two-run homers to lead the A's over the Rangers 5-2— Zack Gelof and Lawrence Butler each hit two-run homers, Tommy White had his first major league homer and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Sunday.
- MLBGuardians' Chase DeLauter exits with left hamstring tightnessGuardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter was taken out before the third inning of Sunday's game against the Padres because of mild left hamstring tightness.
- MLBNoah Cameron dazzles with a 1-hitter as the Royals shut out the Angels 3-0— Noah Cameron pitched a one hitter, Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. hit home runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Sunday.
- MLBKansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Angels: Game Highlights
- MLBAlec Burleson and Jordan Walker both homer and drive in 4 runs as the Cardinals pound the Cubs 11-4— Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker both homered and finished with three hits and four RBI, and the St. Louis Cardinals pounded the Chicago Cubs 11-4 on Sunday for a second straight win at Wrigley Field.
- MLBSt. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs: Game Highlights
- NBAColts, Pacers donate $125,000 each to Indiana flood reliefThe NFL's Indianapolis Colts and NBA's Indiana Pacers are donating $125,000 each to flood relief efforts throughout the state. The WNBA's Indiana Fever and the G League basketball team Noblesville Boom also joined the effort.
- NFLColts, Pacers donate $125,000 each to Indiana flood reliefThe NFL's Indianapolis Colts and NBA's Indiana Pacers are donating $125,000 each to flood relief efforts throughout the state. The WNBA's Indiana Fever and the G League basketball team Noblesville Boom also joined the effort.
- NFL2026 Green Bay Packers training camp: Latest intel, updatesCatch up on our daily updates from Packers training camp, including intel on QBs, position battles and potential breakouts.
- NFL2026 San Francisco 49ers training camp: Latest intel, updatesCatch up on our daily updates from 49ers training camp, including intel on QBs, position battles and potential breakouts.
- NFLCB Keisean Nixon not guaranteed starting role with PackersThe deeper the Packers get into training camp, the more uncertain it is that Keisean Nixon will be one of their opening-day starting cornerbacks.
- MLBDe La Cruz hits go-ahead single, Phillies overcome five-run deficit to beat Minnesota 7-5— Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Sunday and sweep the three-game series.
- MLBFantasy Baseball Forecaster Week 20: Aug. 17-23Set your lineups for the weeks ahead in fantasy baseball with our preview featuring pitcher rankings, hitter ratings and schedule observations.
- MLBFantasy baseball forecaster: Team hitting ratingsStay ahead of the game and optimize your fantasy baseball hitters with our forecaster, which provides a rolling 10-day outlook of every team's hitting matchups as well as the potential for stolen bases.
- MLBFantasy baseball forecaster: Pitcher projections for the next 10 daysKeep up to date on who is pitching -- and how well they're expected to do -- with our forecaster, which provides a rolling 10-day outlook of every team's probable starting pitchers with game score projections.
- MLBPhiladelphia Phillies vs. Minnesota Twins: Game Highlights
- MLBFantasy Baseball Reliever Depth ChartOur updated reliever depth chart displays the closer hierarchy for each team, as well as the fatigue factor in each MLB bullpen.
- NFL2026 Chicago Bears training camp: Latest intel, updatesCatch up on our daily updates from Bears training camp, including intel on QBs, position battles and potential breakouts.
- NFL49ers' George Kittle eyes return to practice, opener in AustraliaGeorge Kittle, who suffered a torn Achilles in January, said he might be able to practice soon with the hope that he'll be ready for the 49ers' opener vs. the Rams.
- MLBFantasy baseball lineup advice for Monday: Cardinals-Reds doubleheader offers valueEverything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Monday's MLB action.
- NFLRetired Aaron Donald works out for Rams for second timeAaron Donald worked out for the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday as he continues his process to determine whether he wants to come out of retirement.
- NFL2026 Pittsburgh Steelers training camp: Latest intel, updatesCatch up on our daily updates from Steelers training camp, including intel on QBs, position battles and potential breakouts.
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