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Mock draft: Josh Jacobs drops, MarShawn Lloyd goes in Round 6

ESPN FANTASY

The final mock draft of the summer revealed where our drafters stand on the Packers' backfield.

Kiffin says his players endorse pursing ex-NFLers

HEATHER DINICH

LSU coach Lane Kiffin said his players have endorsed the decision to pursue former NFL rookies, making him feel better about the whole thing.

Newly acquired Jones to vie for Cowboys' RT job

TODD ARCHER

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said there will be a competition for the starting right tackle job between Terence Steele and Broderick Jones.

Claimed by O's, Robert Jr. joins AL playoff chase

JORGE CASTILLO

The Baltimore Orioles claimed veteran outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the New York Mets on Monday, as they enter September in a battle for the final American League Wild Card spot.

Steelers won't negotiate with CB Porter in-season

BROOKE PRYOR

The Steelers say their longtime policy of not negotiating contracts in-season will stand when it comes to cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who is in the final year of his rookie deal.

Broncos OLB Cooper pleads not guilty to charges

JEFF LEGWOLD

Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper pleaded not guilty to multiple domestic violence charges Monday in a Douglas County (Colorado) courtroom.

Cowboys waive Milton, name Howell backup QB

TODD ARCHER

The Cowboys named Sam Howell as the team's backup QB after waiving Joe Milton III on Monday to make room for free agent RB Emari Demercado.

Healthy again, Alcaraz returns with US Open win

Carlos Alcaraz returned to the US Open and looked healthy enough for a run at a repeat, beating Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday.

Messi's emotional Argentina farewell shows he hasn't forgotten criticism of the past

GABRIELE MARCOTTI

The level of emotion and humanity Messi showed in his Argentina farewell note shows that he is still not over the criticism he got in the past for not winning as much with his country as he did with his club.

Sources: Balogun to Everton deal could hit $54M

MARK OGDEN

Everton are closing in on a move for Folarin Balogun after submitting a £35 million offer ($47.5m) for the AS Monaco forward, sources have told ESPN.

Alcaraz is back -- and a threat to repeat as US Open champ

SIMON CAMBERS

Carlos Alcaraz returned from injury after four months away -- and looked like he could defend his US Open title.

Tsitsipas says Kyrgios' cocaine ban was 'expected'

Stefanos Tsitsipas was not surprised that Nick Kyrgios was suspended from tennis for drugs. "Pretty much expected, to be honest," Tsitsipas said. "I am surprised it came so late, though."

How A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum injuries impact Team USA at FIBA World Cup

ALEXA PHILIPPOU AND MICHAEL VOEPEL AND KAREEM COPELAND

How will the deepest roster in the world make up for A'ja Wilson's absence? And what might be next for Kelsey Plum?

Marte rejoins D-backs, says he 'failed' Lovullo

Ketel Marte was back at the ballpark Monday and in the lineup for the Diamondbacks, two weeks after the three-time All-Star's unexpected no-show before a game in Boston left the team scrambling.

Citing 'financial deficit,' UCLA fires AD Jarmond

PAOLO UGGETTI

UCLA fired athletic director Martin Jarmond on Monday, with chancellor Julio Frenk explaining in a letter to the UCLA community that the Bruins' athletic program "currently carries a significant financial deficit, and its current path is not sustainable."