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Vegas bettor pleads guilty to charges related to NBA, NCAA fixing schemes

DAVID PURDUM

A bettor indicted in three federal gambling cases pleaded guilty to charges related to schemes involving the NBA, NCAA and the Chinese Basketball Association.

Sources: CFP nearing deal for 24-team format beginning in '27

PETE THAMEL AND HEATHER DINICH

The College Football Playoff is nearing a deal to expand to 24 teams, sources tell ESPN's Pete Thamel, with the new format expected to begin in 2027.

NBA GMs project Wembanyama, Spurs to hoist hardware

BEN GOLLIVER

An annual survey of NBA GMs projects the Spurs to win the NBA title this season, with Victor Wembanyama earning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Jacobs sues to block release of records, video of altercation with woman

ROB DEMOVSKY

The Packers' Josh Jacobs has filed a civil suit seeking a permanent injunction restricting access to records from his May 23 altercation with a woman.

Where is Jaylen Waddle? Why the Broncos' big offseason pickup hasn't yet found his form

JEFF LEGWOLD

With just 204 receiving yards through five games, Jaylen Waddle has been mostly contained and hasn't yet made the impact the Broncos hoped. What has gone wrong?

Pats star WR Brown says status 'still up in the air' for game vs. Jets

MIKE REISS

Patriots WR A.J. Brown said his status for Sunday's game against the Jets is "still up in the air" after returning to practice this week.

Mattingly ready to put stamp on Phillies: 'Really wasn't my team'

Now that the manager job has been taken care of, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said the Phillies can start working on their offseason plans.

Halpin home run helps Guardians take 2-1 ALCS lead over Rays

Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, and the Guardians beat the Rays 3-2 in Game 3 on Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in the ALCS.

Maxey: Healthy Embiid 'changes everything' for Sixers

KRIS RHIM

76ers guard Tyrese Maxey said Thursday that having a healthy Joel Embiid "changes everything" for the Sixers.

What would a 24-team College Football Playoff bracket look like?

ESPN

Using the CFP committee's final ranking from the 2025 season, here's a what the new format would look like.

Daniels addresses teammates on OT gaffe, vows 'it'll never happen again'

JOHN KEIM

Jayden Daniels addressed his Commanders teammates, once more blaming himself for the end-of-overtime debacle against the Giants and vowed it won't happen again.

Dodgers return Ohtani to leadoff spot for must-win Game 4

ALDEN GONZALEZ

With the Dodgers trailing 3-0 in their best-of-seven series, manager Dave Roberts has returned Shohei Ohtani to the top of the lineup for Game 4 vs. the Brewers.

Bears' Williams doesn't know if he's playing yet, says he had 'serious' tear

COURTNEY CRONIN

Caleb Williams reached another milestone in his recovery from a hamstring injury, logging full participation in practice for the first time since Sept. 18.

Week 6 buzz: What we're hearing on the slumping Eagles, three undefeateds, more

JEREMY FOWLER AND DAN GRAZIANO

We have intel on Philly's three-game slide, three remaining unbeaten teams and QBs at risk of being benched.

Banana Ball adding international contests, unveils '360' game

J.J. POST

The league's latest idea was also revealed Thursday -- Banana Ball 360, which will feature two fields in one stadium.