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Source: Ducks placing Kreider on waivers as forward eyes East move

GREG WYSHYNSKI

The Ducks are placing Chris Kreider on waivers after the veteran forward expressed a desire to play closer to the East Coast, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Browns' Watson ready to show 'I can still play in this league'

DANIEL OYEFUSI

Browns QB Deshaun Watson, who is making his first regular season start since October 2024, said he has an opportunity to "showcase that I can still play in this league."

NBA champ Brunson to host season premiere of SNL

Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks will host "Saturday Night Live" when the new season begins later this month.

Rutgers basketball coach Pikiell shares cancer diagnosis, Knight to fill in

JEFF BORZELLO

Steve Pikiell, who has coached Rutgers since 2016, shared his cancer diagnosis Wednesday, with no set timetable for his full return.

Rybakina beats Zheng in comeback to reach US Open semis, climb to No. 1

Elena Rybakina is headed to the US Open semifinals and to the top of the women's tennis rankings after a comeback 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory over Zheng Qinwen.

Steelers' Heyward: NFL's franchise tag is 'stupid'

BROOKE PRYOR

Steelers veteran defensive lineman and NFLPA executive committee member Cameron Heyward blasted the franchise tag on Wednesday, call the contractual measure "stupid."

McCarthy to open season as Vikings' No. 3 QB

KEVIN SEIFERT

J.J. McCarthy will open the season as the Vikings' No. 3 quarterback, with veteran Carson Wentz named the initial backup to new starter Kyler Murray.

Wetzel: Cooler heads prevail in LSU-SEC showdown, but for how long?

DAN WETZEL

Late night news has lowered the temperature in the SEC. However, with questions about LSU's leadership, that doesn't mean anything is over.

LSU, SEC rift cools as Tigers say issue 'moot' after complying

In what appears to be a de-escalation, LSU president Wade Rousse told Greg Sankey that the Tigers have "complied" with SEC rules and that the "issue is moot."

Sources: Raiders' Bowers has knee procedure, out 'a game or two'

RYAN MCFADDEN

Raiders star tight end Brock Bowers underwent a meniscus trim Tuesday in Dallas and is expected to miss "a game or two," league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Gauff saves match points, reaches semis in US Open's latest comeback

American Coco Gauff saved two match points in the second set before rallying to beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2 in the US Open quarterfinals Wednesday, the latest comeback to happen on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Barcola limps out of Liverpool home debut in win over Atlético

ESPN NEWS SERVICES

Bradley Barcola limped out of his home debut for Liverpool in their Champions League game against Atlético Madrid on Wednesday with an apparent calf injury.

Our 2026 NFL season picks: 61 experts predict MVP, both conference champs and Super Bowl LXI

ESPN STAFF

We asked our NFL analysts and reporters to make predictions for the 2026 season. Who are their favorites to win the Super Bowl and the MVP award?

Yankees placing Chisholm on IL with sprained thumb

JORGE CASTILLO

The Yankees are placing second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the injured list with a sprained right thumb, manager Aaron Boone announced Wednesday.

Dembélé, Torres star as PSG score 6 to launch UCL defense

ESPN NEWS SERVICES

Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé scored titleholder Paris Saint-Germain's first goals of the new Champions League campaign, and his first goals the season, when he netted twice in a 6-1 home win against Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday.