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'This is mine': Sale tops 100 mph, goes distance

ALDEN GONZALEZ

Chris Sale threw his two fastest pitches since 2018, both to Shohei Ohtani, in his first complete game since 2019 as the Braves clinched a sweep of the Dodgers.

Kubiak mum on Vegas' QB as Mendoza struggles

RYAN MCFADDEN

Raiders coach Klint Kubiak refused to name a regular-season starter after Thursday's preseason finale, although his utilization hints at Kirk Cousins getting the call in Week 1.

McVay: Atwell trade not about possible Nacua ban

SARAH BARSHOP

Rams coach Sean McVay said the team acquired Tutu Atwell to add depth to the receiver room and had "nothing to do" with a possible suspension for Puka Nacua.

UEFA flexes its muscles at Champions League draw in battle with FIFA, Infantino

GABRIELE MARCOTTI

Thursday saw the UEFA Champions League draw take place in Monaco, but the big news beyond the pots involved Europe taking their battle with FIFA president Gianni Infantino into criminal court.

⁠How many injuries are too many for Yankees? Best-case scenarios and status updates for Judge, Fried & Co.

JORGE CASTILLO

With October approaching, we break down New York's walking wounded.

All-dirt fields and swinging with one hand: Nico Hoerner's unique path to the majors

JESSE ROGERS

In an era of big-money youth baseball, the Cubs' second baseman took an unusual route to stardom.

The 10 Best List: The top soccer players in the world right now, ranked

RYAN O'HANLON

Who is the best soccer player in the world right now? ESPN's new ranking can tell you -- and some names might surprise you.

Which teams are ready for Indiana status as the next first-time title winner?

BILL CONNELLY

Indiana broke a 30-year gap between first-time champions. For the next to join the club, there are some obvious candidates.

Our preseason report cards for every single 2026 NFL draft pick: Updates on 257 rookies

NFL NATION REPORTERS

When will Fernando Mendoza start? Should we expect big things for Sonny Styles, Ja'Kobi Lane and Cashius Howell? We checked in on all 32 NFL teams' rookie classes.

Adam Schefter's cheat sheet: Value picks and sleepers to target

ADAM SCHEFTER

The annual favorite is back, featuring Adam's favorite picks at each level of the draft, including sleepers.

The best picks for each draft slot in Rounds 1 and 2 in 10-team leagues

TRISTAN H. COCKCROFT

Once you know your draft slot, it's great to plan for which players might be available.

'You're overthinking it': NBA insiders react to ESPN's 2026-2027 season forecast

BRIAN WINDHORST

We presented our annual NBA season forecast to insiders across the league. They weren't shy in sharing what we got right -- and what we got wrong.

Raised by teachers, bonded by football: Inside Mike and Matt LaFleur's shared journey

LINDSEY THIRY

No one in the family ever expected it. Now the LaFleurs are the league's newest brother head coaches, with a Lambeau Field reunion set for Friday.

Grades for every NBA free agent signing, extension: Kuminga, Mathurin and more

ZACH KRAM

We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions.

'We are broken': Inside one family's fight against gambling addiction

ELIZABETH MERRILL AND DAVID PURDUM

For Amit, it all started with a college poker game. Now he's in recovery from a gambling addiction that consumed him and his parents.