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Sources: Gators to start Philo over Jones vs. No. 3 Bulldogs

MARK SCHLABACH

Florida will start QB Aaron Philo over Tramell Jones Jr. when the No. 17 Gators try to end a five-game losing streak vs. No. 3 Georgia, sources told ESPN.

Source: Bichette to exercise $42M option to stay with Mets

JORGE CASTILLO

Bo Bichette will exercise his $42 million player option to remain with the New York Mets next season, a source confirmed to ESPN on Friday.

Sources: OKC signing Agbaji to fill roster after Williams, Wallace injuries

TIM MACMAHON

The Thunder are signing forward Ochai Agbaji to fill their open roster spot in the wake of major injuries suffered to starting wings Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Ravens QB Jackson expected to return for marquee Bills clash

JAMISON HENSLEY

The Ravens plan to have quarterback Lamar Jackson return from his high ankle sprain to play at the Bills.

Morant, hurt against Grizzlies, to miss at least four weeks

Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant sustained a left hamstring strain in his first game against the Grizzlies, his former team, and will be out at least four weeks.

Coroner: SNU safety Tyler Ulrich, 21, died from TBI, brain bleed

DAN MURPHY

Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old college football player who died earlier this month, suffered a traumatic brain injury and a brain bleed, according to a coroner's report.

North Carolina lands Henry, the No. 2 recruit in the '27 Class

JEFF BORZELLO AND PAUL BIANCARDI

Demarcus Henry, the No. 2 overall recruit in the 2027 class, commits to North Carolina, giving the Tar Heels their highest ranked recruit since 2019.

UConn's Hurley gets 2-year extension, now signed through 2032

UConn coach Dan Hurley has signed a two-year extension that puts him under contract through the 2031-32 season and maintains his annual salary of roughly $8 million.

Beer-fueled Brewers take to streets, continue World Series party

Tens of thousands of exuberant Brewers fans flooded the streets of downtown Milwaukee to celebrate the franchise's first World Series title with a parade and victory rally.

UFC's Makhachev: Next fight will be 'one of the last' of career

BRETT OKAMOTO

Islam Makhachev, the No. 1 fighter in ESPN's pound-for-pound MMA rankings and the UFC's reigning welterweight champion, says his next fight will be "one of the last" of his career.

Valkyries bounce-back or more Dream dominance? It's winner-take-all in Game 7 of WNBA Finals

KENDRA ANDREWS AND KAREEM COPELAND AND ALEXA PHILIPPOU AND MICHAEL VOEPEL

On Halloween, what will decide whether Golden State or Atlanta wins its first title in the WNBA's first Game 7?

Colts' Steichen: WR Downs 'ready to go' despite trade demand

STEPHEN HOLDER

Colts head coach Shane Steichen says receiver Josh Downs practiced all week and is "ready to go" despite the trade request he made earlier this week.

Sources: Walter, Kushner finalize terms of Lakers sale at $12.5B valuation

RAMONA SHELBURNE

Lakers owner Mark Walter and Thrive Capital founder Josh Kushner met Thursday to finalize the transaction and are expected to sign the formal agreement soon, sources told ESPN.

76ers star Brown to miss Friday's NBA Cup game vs. Knicks

KRIS RHIM

Philadelphia 76ers veteran forward Jaylen Brown will be out of Friday's NBA Cup game against the New York Knicks with a left knee patella injury, the team announced.

Sources: Hart winner Kucherov, 33, requests trade from Lightning

EMILY KAPLAN

Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov, 33, who is in the final year of an eight year, $76 million contract, has requested a trade from a club he led to two Stanley Cup titles, sources told ESPN on Friday night, confirming an earlier report.