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NBA Cup 2026: Schedule, format, groups, updates and more

ESPN

The league has revealed the group stage schedule for the 2026 NBA Cup. Here's everything you need to know about the fourth annual in-season tournament.

Johnson wants Bears to break NFL scoring record

Ben Johnson has bigger goals than winning the Super Bowl this season, saying he wants the Bears to be "the highest-scoring offense ever."

Tua to start Friday, not yet named Falcons' QB1

MARC RAIMONDI

Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will start Friday night in the team's preseason opener against the Broncos, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.

Rory sure he'll keep PGA Tour status with 14 starts

MARK SCHLABACH

Rory McIlroy said he's confident he'll reach a compromise with the PGA Tour to fulfill his minimum qualification of 15 events to maintain his dual membership.

Jets CB Stiggers put in protocol after collapsing

Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers is "doing fine" a day after collapsing during a joint practice against the Buccaneers, coach Aaron Glenn said Wednesday. Stiggers has entered the NFL's concussion protocol after displaying symptoms Tuesday.

Rodgers on Lambeau return: 'Has to be an invite'

ROB DEMOVSKY

Aaron Rodgers says he had hoped the Steelers' preseason opener against the Packers would be played in Green Bay and discussed the possibility of a post-retirement return to be honored at Lambeau Field.

Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons

Russell Westbrook, who played 18 NBA seasons with seven teams, announced his retirement on Wednesday.

Chiefs' Kelce: I can still 'play at a high level'

NATE TAYLOR

Chiefs star Travis Kelce says he believes he can perform at a higher level in what could be his final NFL season, adding that he also wants to be more "accountable" as a leader in the locker room.

Watson tapped to start Browns' preseason opener

DANIEL OYEFUSI

The Browns will start Deshaun Watson at quarterback in their preseason opener Saturday in Chicago, and Shedeur Sanders will start the second preseason game at home against the Bills.

Russell Westbrook retires: His NBA legacy after 18 electric seasons

NBA INSIDERS

Westbrook revived the triple-double, but what is his true legacy? ESPN NBA insiders examine a thrilling, tireless and polarizing Hall of Fame career.

McCarthy: Vikings' QB decision 'out of my control'

KEVIN SEIFERT

The decision to name Kyler Murray the winner of the Vikings' quarterback competition this week was "out of my control," former starter J.J. McCarthy said Wednesday.

Messi back on Miami bench after father's death

LIZZY BECHERANO

Lionel Messi rejoined Inter Miami CF on Wednesday following the passing of his father, Jorge Messi, for its Leagues Cup game against Club Leon on the bench at Nu Stadium.

NFL training camp buzz notebook: Updates on Downs, Boston, Hurts, more

JEREMY FOWLER, DAN GRAZIANO AND BEN SOLAK

Here's what we heard on the road at training camp for the 49ers, Bengals, Bills, Browns, Cowboys, Eagles, Jets, Raiders, Ravens, Seahawks and Steelers.

WNBA task force discusses transgender athletes

KATIE BARNES

A task force of team presidents and general managers met Wednesday and discussed transgender athletes but did not arrive at any eligibility rules.

Source: Panthers add to TE room with Waller deal

Former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller and the Carolina Panthers reached agreement Wednesday on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.