Liverpool began their title defense with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield. The match was temporarily halted due to a racist incident reported by Bournemouth's Semenyo. Ekitike scored on his Premier League debut, while Gakpo and Chiesa also netted. Semenyo scored twice for Bournemouth. The...
Liverpool and Bournemouth face off in their first Premier League match since the tragic passing of Liverpool's Diogo Jota and his brother. A moment of silence and black armbands will honor Jota. Both teams feature several new players making their Premier League debuts; Liverpool's include Wirtz, Ekitike, Frimpong,...
The Premier League season begins Friday, with Liverpool defending their title against Bournemouth. CBS Sports staff predict a tight race between Liverpool and Manchester City, but Arne Slot's team could be a dark horse. Predictions vary widely on surprise teams (Everton), biggest disappointments (West Ham), top scorer...
NCAA imposed a 10-year "show cause" order on Michigan's former football coach Jim Harbaugh due to recruiting violations. This severely limits his chances of coaching at the college level again. The NCAA cited Harbaugh's failure to enforce compliance and a contentious relationship with the compliance office. While Michigan...
The Athletic launches a Premier League prediction game involving subscribers, an algorithm, and a six-year-old. This week's subscriber, Vaageesh, predicts a 1-1 draw between Manchester United and Arsenal. Other predictions include Liverpool beating Bournemouth 2-1, Aston Villa defeating Newcastle 3-1, and Fulham winning against Brighton 2-1. The...
The UFC, once banned in many states and considered a niche sport, will host a fight card on the White House South Lawn in 2026 as part of the nation's 250th anniversary. UFC President Dana White, who bought the organization for $2 million in 2001, credits a reality show...
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin remains unsigned, missing training camp practices just three weeks before the regular season. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury expressed concern about the lack of on-field time for McLaurin and injured receiver Noah Brown. The team needs both players to participate to build offensive...
The NCAA is expected to announce its findings Friday on Michigan's 2023 sign-stealing scandal. The Wolverines self-imposed a two-game suspension on coach Sherrone Moore. ESPN insider Pete Thamel predicts minimal additional penalties, possibly one or two extra games for Moore, a fine, but no postseason ban or forfeiture...
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is expected to play the first four games of the 2025 season. His NFL disciplinary hearing regarding a 2024 multi-car crash is scheduled for September 30th. Rice pleaded guilty to felony charges related to the accident, receiving probation and jail time,...
ESPN's preseason SEC football rankings, based on the SP+ metric, place Alabama at the top, followed by Georgia and Texas. Key quarterback situations include Alabama's Ty Simpson, Georgia's Gunner Stockton, Texas' Arch Manning, and Ole Miss' Austin Simmons. Other notable teams and storylines involve LSU's Heisman hopeful Garrett...
