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Bryce Young, Tua and Watson: An NFL tipping point, or billionaires' business as usual?Bryce Young, Tua and Watson: An NFL tipping point, or billionaires' business as usual?The investment in the QBs came with enormous risk — and brought almost immediate negative consequences to their respective teams.Mike Sando74

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Bowden: Early MLB award predictions for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and moreJim Bowden39Bowden: Early MLB award predictions for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and more

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Yankees clinch American League's first postseason spot

Adrian Wojnarowski leaves ESPN to become GM for alma mater

Orioles designate Craig Kimbrel for assignment

Chargers QB Justin Herbert not seen at practice

Portland to become WNBA's 15th franchise in 2026

Coco Gauff splits with coach Brad Gilbert

Capitals' T.J. Oshie expected to be placed on LTIR

Jon Gruden wants to return to coaching: 'I'll be ready to go if needed'

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Patriots-Jets preview: What Jacoby Brissett and the offense need to do to winPatriots-Jets preview: What Jacoby Brissett and the offense need to do to winIt looks like another tough matchup for the New England offensive line. And the defense could have its hands full with Breece Hall.Chad Graff

Cowboys' early season woes are predictable. Jerry Jones' passive offseason is responsible.Cowboys' early season woes are predictable. Jerry Jones' passive offseason is responsible.Saad Yousuf12

Colts coach Shane Steichen benched Jonathan Taylor. That can't happen againColts coach Shane Steichen benched Jonathan Taylor. That can't happen againJames Boyd19

Chiefs welcome Kareem Hunt back to Kansas City, will ease him into actionChiefs welcome Kareem Hunt back to Kansas City, will ease him into actionNate Taylor4

Cooper Kupp's injury not season-ending, more returns and depth updatesCooper Kupp's injury not season-ending, more returns and depth updatesJourdan Rodrigue4

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Arch Manning won't be only football royalty on field Saturday night. Meet General Booty!Arch Manning won't be only football royalty on field Saturday night. Meet General Booty!Manning is the most famous last name in football. But the most memorable name in the sport? It belongs to the starting QB at ULM.Bruce Feldman3

How will the Playoff committee judge nonconference rivalry games in 12-team field?How will the Playoff committee judge nonconference rivalry games in 12-team field?Scott Dochterman25

After 7 years, one devastating knee injury, Cam Rising knows there's beauty in struggleAfter 7 years, one devastating knee injury, Cam Rising knows there's beauty in struggleChristopher Kamrani

College football Week 4 oddly specific predictions: Rolling with road favoritesCollege football Week 4 oddly specific predictions: Rolling with road favoritesManny Navarro

Best bets Week 4: Boston College, Arizona State and Notre Dame's defenseBest bets Week 4: Boston College, Arizona State and Notre Dame's defenseAustin Mock49

Big 12 Chaos Meter: Is BYU for real? Cougars host K-State in pivotal late-night matchupBig 12 Chaos Meter: Is BYU for real? Cougars host K-State in pivotal late-night matchupSam Khan Jr.1

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NHL player poll: Tax and LTIR tweaks? Expansion cities? League's best captain?NHL player poll: Tax and LTIR tweaks? Expansion cities? League's best captain?We also asked players which coach they'd ike to play for, whether officials should speak to reporters after games and more.Michael Russo19

Ranking each MLB contender's postseason pitching core — from shutdown to suspectRanking each MLB contender's postseason pitching core — from shutdown to suspectStephen J. Nesbitt and Chad Jennings27

Daniel Ricciardo expects call on F1 future after Singapore amid questions about rest of seasonDaniel Ricciardo expects call on F1 future after Singapore amid questions about rest of seasonLuke Smith8

Johnston: 25 must-watch people in the NHL for 2024-25: Ovechkin's record chase, McDavid's Cup push and moreJohnston: 25 must-watch people in the NHL for 2024-25: Ovechkin's record chase, McDavid's Cup push and moreChris Johnston7

Julio ​​Rodríguez's big mistake helped Yankees clinch a playoff spot: 'Kind of a freak thing'Julio ​​Rodríguez's big mistake helped Yankees clinch a playoff spot: 'Kind of a freak thing'Brendan Kuty19

Tennessee's 'talent fee' isn't surprising. In business, you charge what people will payTennessee's 'talent fee' isn't surprising. In business, you charge what people will payJim Trotter6

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Champions League Returns

Inter Milan are an anomaly among top European teams - they almost never dribbleInter Milan are an anomaly among top European teams - they almost never dribbleInter Milan are adept at counter-attacking and making direct breaks but they rarely do those things by taking opponents on one-vs-oneMichael Cox17

Atletico Madrid have spent €200m - but are they really a Champions League threat?Atletico Madrid have spent €200m - but are they really a Champions League threat?Dermot Corrigan9

Why has Guardiola started making double substitutions at half-time?Why has Guardiola started making double substitutions at half-time?Sam Lee12

Inside Arteta's managerial mindset - Pictionary, pickpockets and 'collaboretition'Inside Arteta's managerial mindset - Pictionary, pickpockets and 'collaboretition'Jordan Campbell45

Man City 0 Inter Milan 0 - De Bruyne worry, a strange backheel and bold visitorsMan City 0 Inter Milan 0 - De Bruyne worry, a strange backheel and bold visitorsSam Lee and Michael Cox66

Champions League Briefing: De Bruyne injury, Ronaldo tributes and a late late goalkeeping blunderChampions League Briefing: De Bruyne injury, Ronaldo tributes and a late late goalkeeping blunderTim Spiers15

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4NFL Power Rankings Week 3: Cowboys, Ravens in trouble? Are Saints, Vikings for real?NFL Power Rankings Week 3: Cowboys, Ravens in trouble? Are Saints, Vikings for real?

5Panthers’ rush to start Bryce Young is QB malpractice seen all too often in NFLPanthers’ rush to start Bryce Young is QB malpractice seen all too often in NFL

6Former MLB stars in awe as Ohtani closes in on 50/50 milestone: ‘Literally changing the game’Former MLB stars in awe as Ohtani closes in on 50/50 milestone: ‘Literally changing the game’

7A rare Bjorn Borg interview: Saying goodbye to Laver Cup, retiring at 26 and watching his son LeoA rare Bjorn Borg interview: Saying goodbye to Laver Cup, retiring at 26 and watching his son Leo

8Why Manchester United’s 7-0 win over Barnsley could actually mean somethingWhy Manchester United’s 7-0 win over Barnsley could actually mean something