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Longtime referee Ken Williamson has been suspended by the Southeastern Conference for the rest of the season after his crew’s work in Georgia’s 20-10 win at Auburn on Oct. 11, sources told ESPN. Williamson, who had plann…
Ahead of Sunday night’s Steelers-Packers game, Aaron Rodgers told Green Bay reporters he will retire as a Packer, the team that drafted him, and one day see his No. 12 join Lambeau Field’s retired numbers. The 41-year-ol…
The Athletic’s stadium rankings explain why U.S. college football venues dwarf most others: early 20th-century building booms, postwar southern expansion, and relentless competition for seats. Programs from Michigan to T…
French endurance cyclist Sofiane Sehili, 44, was freed by a Primorye court after seven weeks in detention on suspicion of illegally crossing Russia’s border. The court said he admitted guilt, was found guilty under Artic…
The Pro Football Hall of Fame trimmed its senior field to 34 candidates for the Class of 2026, whittled from 52 by a blue-ribbon committee. Members voted for 25 players each, with the top 25 plus ties advancing; the list…
Two writers fire up a 'trade machine,' floating six splashy NFL deals ahead of the 4 p.m. Nov. 4 deadline, with each proposal paired with a counterargument. Ideas include Alvin Kamara to the Chiefs, Bradley Chubb to the …
San Francisco hired Tennessee coach Tony Vitello as Giants manager, a bold move for the 47-year-old’s first job in professional baseball. President of baseball operations Buster Posey praised Vitello’s leadership and pla…
Dallas — Victor Wembanyama erupted for a franchise-record 40 points in a season opener, adding 15 rebounds and three blocks, as the Spurs thumped the Mavericks 125-92 and spoiled No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg’s debut. Returnin…
Donovan Mitchell’s 21-point third quarter hushed Madison Square Garden, but the Knicks answered with a 14-2 burst to open the fourth and closed a 119-111 win over the Cavaliers. New York’s balance and bite told: five sco…
Jude Bellingham’s first goal of the season gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Juventus at the Bernabéu, his arms wide to a chorus of Hey Jude for the first time since April Fool’s Day. Madrid dominated possession and fired …
Week 8, 2025 positional rankings for PPR leagues are posted and will be updated throughout the week, with a reminder to check back often. Viewers are invited to watch Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry, weekd…
Maxx Crosby is staying with the Raiders, NFL Network reported, despite inquiries ahead of next month’s trade deadline. After meeting with the club Tuesday, the four-time Pro Bowler wants to remain in Las Vegas. The 28-ye…
With Week 8 underway, the NFL trade deadline arrives Nov. 4 — the second straight early-November cutoff — and The Athletic’s writers map the market. After an already seismic move (Dallas sending Micah Parsons to Green Ba…
In a nationally televised season opener, Oklahoma City edged Houston 125-124 in double overtime after Jabari Smith Jr.'s contested corner jumper missed at the buzzer. Controversy erupted at the end of the first OT: with …
On NBC's first NBA telecast since 2002, Michael Jordan recalled feeling unusually nervous when an Airbnb host on Long Island asked him to shoot a free throw before the man's grandkids during last month's Ryder Cup. He to…
On Tuesday, Jets owner Woody Johnson publicly criticized quarterback Justin Fields, quipping, “If we can just complete a pass, it would look good.” He also said he has no regrets about moving on from Aaron Rodgers — “I n…
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said Tuesday that Carson Wentz will start again Thursday against the Chargers in Los Angeles, with Max Brosmer backing up and J.J. McCarthy active only for emergencies. McCarthy worked …
Russell Wilson broke from his usual restraint, firing back at Broncos coach Sean Payton after Denver’s win over Wilson’s current team. Payton said he wished New York’s switch to rookie Jaxson Dart had come after the game…
In a dramatic reset, Nottingham Forest appointed Sean Dyche on a contract to summer 2027 after sacking Ange Postecoglou just 17 minutes after a 3-0 loss to Chelsea, ending his 39-day reign—the club and Premier League’s s…
Despite four takeaways, Houston couldn’t cash in, and Seattle ground out a 27-19 win to stay even with the Rams and 49ers atop the NFC West. The Seahawks jumped ahead 14-0, weathered Will Anderson’s strip-sack TD, and ad…
Detroit smothered Tampa Bay 24-9, a game less close than the score. The Lions outgained the Bucs 379-251 despite miscues, and both teams are 5-2. Jahmyr Gibbs ripped 136 rushing yards and two scores—including a 78-yarder…
George Springer’s thunderous three-run shot in the seventh flipped Game 7, and the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Seattle Mariners 4-3 to claim their first pennant since 1993. Before a roaring sellout of 44,770, Toronto era…
Mike Evans’ record run has ended. After the Buccaneers’ 24-9 loss to Detroit, coach Todd Bowles said the star receiver sustained a broken clavicle and will miss most of the remaining regular season, though the team did n…
In his first game since Week 3, Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans exited early after laying out for a deep Baker Mayfield pass with five minutes left in the first half. Evans appeared briefly unconscious after his head and …
On Monday Night Football, the Bucs have wideouts Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka active, with Egbuka leading Tampa Bay at 27 catches for 469 yards and five touchdowns. Evans returns after three games out with a hamstring; Eg…