Category: Sports

  • Pavia's pose, Brohm's big win: Week 8's CFB superlatives

    Week 8 had everything imaginable in a slate of college football. There were acrobatic catches, Heisman poses, left-handed completions, successful fake punts and, of course, trolling. Louisville coach Jeff Brohm strengthened his résumé as an underdog, Minnesota‘s conservative punt paid off and California‘s mascot delivered a blow to Bill Belichick and North Carolina. With the…

  • Expert picks, best bets: Can Reinier de Ridder continue his 2025 win streak?

    Oct 16, 2025, 07:58 AM ET Riding one of the hottest streaks in the UFC, Reinier de Ridder (21-2) is back in action for the fourth time this year at UFC Fight Night in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Saturday (7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, prelims at 4 p.m.). His opponent, Brendan Allen (25-7), is stepping…

  • Offseason questions for eliminated teams: What's next for Brewers after NLCS defeat

    Oct 17, 2025, 11:25 PM ET The 2025 MLB playoffs are here — and for some teams, October has lasted a lot longer than it has for others. Starting with the wild-card round, the Cincinnati Reds became the first team eliminated from postseason contention — on the very first day of the month, no less.…

  • Ohtani's Game 4 reminds us of the improbability of his greatness

    Six shut-down innings — plus three home runs? Ohtani’s NLCS Game 4 start was one for the history books. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images LOS ANGELES — It’s easy to take Shohei Ohtani for granted. By now, we’ve settled into the rote comfort: He is the best player on the planet, and that’s that. Ohtani’s baseline is everyone…

  • Follow live: Brewers, Dodgers face off in NLCS Game 4

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  • Sources: LSU LB Whit Weeks doubtful vs. Vandy

    LSU linebacker Whit Weeks is considered doubtful for the 10th-ranked Tigers’ game at Vanderbilt on Saturday, sources told ESPN. Weeks has not been ruled out, however, as sources said he still wants to warm up and attempt to play as he battles a bone bruise in his ankle. Weeks has been limited in practice and…

  • Phillies' brass hopes Harper can be 'elite' again

    Oct 16, 2025, 05:21 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper turned 33 on Thursday, and the celebration for the new father of four might not stretch very far inside the Philadelphia Phillies‘ front office. After a season in which Harper’s .844 OPS was his lowest since 2016 and his .261 average was his worst since…

  • Flacco savors Bengals' victory after uncertainty

    CINCINNATI — Ten days ago, Joe Flacco didn’t know whether he’d get to experience again what he felt Thursday night. Last week, Flacco was a quarterback who had been benched in his 18th NFL season. On Thursday night, he celebrated another comeback win in the AFC North. Nine days after his trade to the Cincinnati…

  • Follow live: Rodgers finds Freiermuth for 19-yard TD to cut into Bengals' lead

    Oct 16, 2025, 08:30 PM ET CINCINNATI — The Pittsburgh Steelers face the Cincinnati Bengals in a NFL Week 7 matchup on Thursday. The Steelers are looking to take further control of the AFC North while the Bengals search for their first win under new QB Joe Flacco. Our two team reporters –Brooke Pryor for…

  • Hornets waive Dinwiddie 3 months after signing

    Oct 16, 2025, 10:27 AM ET The Charlotte Hornets have waived veteran guard Spencer Dinwiddie, the team announced Thursday. Dinwiddie signed a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Hornets in early July amid free agency, but Charlotte had to release a guaranteed salary ahead of next week’s regular-season opener and chose his in an effort…