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Dallas Clark's throw wins $150K each for Iowa student and hospital
Dallas Clark's throw wins $150K each for Iowa student and hospital
Read on ESPNCroatia vs. England LIVE: Nations League updates as Alex Scott set for first international start
England travel to Croatia with the chance to make it back-to-back Nations League wins. Follow it live with ESPN.
Read on ESPNAaron Judge not on Yankees' roster for ALDS vs. Rays
Aaron Judge is not on the Yankees' roster for the American League Division Series against the Rays.
Read on ESPNColts WR Keenan Allen (groin) out vs. Commanders in London
Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen has a groin injury that will force him to sit out Sunday's game in London against the Commanders.
Read on ESPNIndia vs Brazil LIVE: Latest updates, commentary, score, news from Kolkata friendly
Follow live updates as India take on Brazil in a friendly at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata.
Read on ESPNEngland, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland in Nations League: How are Home Nations faring?
The UEFA Nations League fixtures are in full swing during this international break and all of the Home Nations are involved.
Read on ESPNMan United celebrate 250th game with WSL win over Liverpool
Julia Zigiotti Olme's sixth-minute lob proved enough to earn Manchester United boss Eva Olid a second Women's Super League (WSL) victory of the season after a 1-0 home win over Liverpool.
Read on ESPNWNBA championship and Finals MVP odds: Aces back as favorites after ousting Fever
The Las Vegas Aces are back to being the favorites for the WNBA title after advancing past the Indiana Fever.
Read on ESPNSmaran's fighting century rescues RoI, and grows lead to 265
J&K were as frustrated by his unbroken 109-run ninth-wicket stand with Mukesh Choudhary as they were with their 21 no-balls
Read on ESPNAll-round Claxton and bowlers set up WI's win in first T20I against Zimbabwe
Afy Fletcher bagged two wickets and claimed a West Indies record four catches in the win
Read on ESPN2026 MLB division series Day 1: Live updates, lineups, analysis
All eight teams are in action Saturday. Which clubs will come out strong?
Read on ESPNFerentz and Saban reminisce about being on Belichick's staff together
Ferentz and Saban reminisce about being on Belichick's staff together
Read on ESPNSébastien Pocognoli not feeling pressure to get first Scotland win
Scotland boss Sebastien Pocagnoli has said that he does not feel pressure to get his first win as his side prepare to take on North Macedonia in Skopje.
Read on ESPNMLB divisional round odds: The favorites for every series
The divisional round schedule, lines and odds to win.
Read on ESPNCJ Carr hits the crossbar to win $250K for charity
CJ Carr hits the crossbar to win $250K for charity
Read on ESPNSources: Vanderbilt QB Jared Curtis to try to play vs. Georgia
Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis, a onetime Georgia commit, will attempt to play vs. the No. 2 Bulldogs, who could get star running back Nate Frazier back for Saturday's matchup, sources told ESPN.
Read on ESPNSmaran has 1000 reasons to make his opportunities count
Karnataka batter fell 50 short of 1000 runs the last Ranji Trophy season. This time, he wants to hit that mark and go beyond
Read on ESPNSources: South Carolina gives more reps to backup QB Cutter Woods
As a message to starting quarterback LaNorris Sellers to play better, South Carolina backup Cutter Woods received an uptick in first-team snaps this week, sources told ESPN.
Read on ESPNFatima Sana joins Perth Scorchers for WBBL 2026-27
Fatima Sana will be available for Perth Scorchers' first eight matches but might stay on if she is allowed to skip a Pakistan training camp ahead of the tour of the West Indies
Read on ESPNRahul 129*, Rohit and Gaikwad fifties set West Indies 352 target
India were forced to dig deep when Jayden Seales reduced them to 4 for 2 in New Chandigarh
Read on ESPNNorthwestern coach marvels at atmosphere in win vs. Penn State
Northwestern coach marvels at atmosphere in win vs. Penn State
Read on ESPNPenn State no match for Northwestern in Ryan Field opener
Northwestern fans, who eagerly awaited Ryan Field's opening, were rewarded with not only an easy win over a preseason Top 25 team but also a light show and waves of fireworks and flames before kickoff of the Wildcats' 34-13 win over Penn State.
Read on ESPNBahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia: Where were today's drivers when F1 last raced at Sepang?
Formula 1 is heading to Malaysia for the Bahrain Grand Prix; the south-east Asian nation providing an unusual setting for a race.
Read on ESPNBahrain GP in Malaysia: Mercedes left puzzled by new F1 upgrade
Mercedes was left wondering if its long-awaited upgrade is a step forwards or backwards after Kimi Antonelli and George Russell struggled to fourth and eighth in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Read on ESPNWhy is the Bahrain Grand Prix taking place in Malaysia, 4,000 miles away? F1's unusual race explained
Formula 1's next race has an odd quirk -- it is unofficially the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix, but it is taking place at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur.
Read on ESPNIdaho ends Montana State's 19-game win streak on 2-point conversion
Defending FCS champion Montana State's 19-game win streak is over after Idaho scored a touchdown on the final play of Friday night's game and then scored on a 2-point conversion for a 35-34 victory.
Read on ESPNPitt loses QB Heintschel to injury but outlasts Virginia Tech
As his Panthers improved to 5-0 with a 35-33 victory over Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi lobbied for his unranked team, sending a message to AP Top 25 voters that he has "a hell of a football team."
Read on ESPNJoshua Wood and Idaho end Montana State's 19-game winning streak with a stunning 35-34 victory
— Joshua Wood threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Jezioro with no time left, then ran for a 2-point conversion as Idaho stunned Montana State 35-34 on Friday night to end the defending FCS champion Bobcats’ 19-game winning streak.
Read on ESPNWindy: Simmons could guard Wembanyama
Brian Windhorst believes a healthy Ben Simmons could defend anyone 1 through 5 on the court, including Victor Wembanyama
Read on ESPNPittsburgh rallies from 14-point deficit, remains unbeaten with 35-33 victory over Virginia Tech
— Virginia Tech’s John Love missed a 36-yard field goal as time expired, and Pittsburgh survived for a 35-33 victory over the Hokies on Friday.
Read on ESPNCaleb Komolafe stars as Northwestern rushes past Penn State 34-13 in 1st game at Ryan Field
— Caleb Komolafe rushed for a career-high 188 yards and a touchdown, and Northwestern routed Penn State 34-13 on Friday night in the first game at the new Ryan Field.
Read on ESPNAnalyzing how Russell and Taylor hurt defenses with explosive plays
SEC Network's Benjamin Watson and Chris Doering break down chunk plays the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs have been successful running so far this season.
Read on ESPNPittsburgh Panthers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies: Full Highlights
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies: Full Highlights
Read on ESPNJeff Lebby gives No. 16 MS State's keys to victory vs. No. 7 Alabama
Lebby discusses how he wants his Bulldogs, who have been resilient so far this season, to continue playing hard-nosed football against the talented Crimson Tide.
Read on ESPNKam Davis propels Liberty to 30-14 victory over Delaware in Conference USA opener
— Kam Davis rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns to lead Liberty to a 30-14 victory over Delaware on Friday night in a Conference USA opener for both teams.
Read on ESPNMark Keenum thrilled about Mississippi State's competitiveness
MS State president Mark Keenum joins The Paul Finebaum Show to share his excitement surrounding the Bulldogs' progress ahead of the program's test against Alabama.
Read on ESPNRoman Harper on Auburn vs. Tennessee: 'Teams need to find a personality'
SEC Network's Harper joins The Paul Finebaum Show and describes the urgency both the Tigers and No. 17 Vols need to have to get a big win.
Read on ESPNChris Doering analyzes teams in desperation mode ahead of Week 5
Doering joins The Paul Finebaum Show to break down the most pressurized SEC matchups and explains how the Gamecocks and Aggies can get back on track.
Read on ESPNTebow says MS State's Taylor is great role model, previews UF vs. Mizzou
Tim Tebow joins The Paul Finebaum Show and explains why Kamario Taylor stands for all the great things about college sports before diving into the matchup between the No. 8 Gators and No. 25 Tigers.
Read on ESPNMississippi State's Chris Jans speaks on current state of college athletics
The Bulldogs' Jans joins The Paul Finebaum Show describing how he's navigating through the different changes in collegiate athletics.
Read on ESPNCollege basketball eligibility: What to know about latest rulings
With a month to go until the 2026-27 season begins, we check in on the NCAA's player eligibility cases -- and LSU.
Read on ESPNAbdul-Malik Olajuwon, son of NBA legend Hakeem, commits to SMU
Abdul-Malik Olajuwon, a top-60 recruit and the son of NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, has committed to SMU, he told ESPN on Thursday.
Read on ESPNStudent-athletes received $1.77B in revenue-sharing pay in '25-26
Sixty-eight schools reached or came within 5% of reaching the $20.5 million revenue-sharing cap over the first season of NIL payments.
Read on ESPNAussie point guard Luke Paul commits to Duke for 2027-28
17-year-old Australian point guard Luke Paul -- a projected lottery pick for the 2028 NBA Draft -- has committed to Duke University for the 2027-28 season, he told ESPN
Read on ESPNAussie point guard Luke Paul announces commitment to Duke
Aussie point guard Luke Paul announces commitment to Duke
Read on ESPNFlorida's Denzel Aberdeen: Only 'fair' to be granted 5th year
Denzel Aberdeen says it's "fair" that he's been granted a fifth year of eligibility to play for Florida.
Read on ESPNNCAA reducing fields for NIT, WBIT to 24 teams starting in 2027
In the aftermath of the NCAA tournaments expanding to 76 teams starting this season, the NIT and Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament will drop from 32 teams to 24 beginning in 2027, the NCAA announced.
Read on ESPNCollege basketball realignment: Conference changes for 2026-27
A complete list of college basketball conference membership for the 2026-27 season.
Read on ESPNWhat is the Protect College Sports Act? What would the bill do?
As the Senate passes the landmark bill, we sort the truths about the Protect College Sports Act from the myths.
Read on ESPNChris Holtmann, DePaul agree to contract extension
DePaul coach Chris Holtmann has agreed to a contract extension that runs through the 2030-31 season.
Read on ESPNU.S. Senate votes 77-22 to pass Protect College Sports Act
The Protect College Sports Act, a federal bill aimed at reshaping the industry, took a step toward to becoming law Monday when the U.S. Senate voted 77-22 to pass it, with Ted Cruz saying, "This bill puts an end to the chaos plaguing college athletics."
Read on ESPNAlabama agrees to 2-year extension, raise with AD Greg Byrne
Alabama and athletic director Greg Byrne have agreed to a revised two-year contract extension that will pay him an average annual base salary of $2.67 million through June 30, 2033.
Read on ESPNBig Ten basketball adopts rule preventing pros from returning
The Big Ten Conference has adopted a rule to prohibit men's and women's basketball players who left school to play professionally from maintaining their eligibility.
Read on ESPNEx-NC State sports medicine director waives extradition in sex abuse case
Robert Murphy faces 32 counts of sexually abusing 14 male athletes. His attorneys say he is innocent.
Read on ESPNHow top 2027 men's basketball recruits fit with their new programs
How these top commits from the SC Next class of 2027 will impact college programs in 2027-28.
Read on ESPNFive-star forward Moussa Kamissoko commits to Syracuse
Five-star forward Moussa Kamissoko has committed to Syracuse, he told ESPN, becoming the first five-star recruit of Gerry McNamara's head coaching career.
Read on ESPNDuke's Jon Scheyer 'where I'm supposed to be' after NBA interest
Head coach Jon Scheyer said Thursday that Duke was his "dream job" and he's in it for the "long haul" after an offseason in which he was pursued by the Mavericks.
Read on ESPNTouted 7-foot prospect Muurinen cleared to play for Arkansas
Arkansas freshman Miikka Muurinen, a 7-foot former European pro from Finland, has been cleared to play this season.
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