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Barry Melrose, the former NHL player and coach who was a beloved, longtime hockey analyst for ESPN, died Wednesday, his wife, Cindy, told ESPN's Steve Levy.

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

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.

The alleged victim in Antonio Brown's second-degree attempted murder case said he has decided to "forgive" the former NFL star and "does not wish to participate" in his prosecution.

American Coco Gauff fought off a couple match points in a tiebreaker and beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2 on Wednesday to set up a US Open semifinal matchup against new No. 1 Elena Rybakina.

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

Unseeded Karen Khachanov reached his third Grand Slam semifinal when No. 28 Alexander Blockx stopped playing midway through the third set of their US Open quarterfinal match Wednesday due to injuries.

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.

The Minutemen showed there's hope for us all with a shocking win over Rutgers.

Which teams from last season's playoffs will return -- and which ones will miss out? Who will be the surprises in the bracket? And who will win the Super Bowl?

Here is everything fans need to know about NFL rules and points of emphasis for this season.

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?

From Mickey Mantle to Konnor Griffin, the burden of big expectations is passed down through the generations.

Dodgers or Brewers? Red Sox or Yankees? We rank the clubs with the most star power under control through 2028.

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

Six weeks from NBA opening night, Zach Kram is tiering all 30 teams. Which franchises look like Finals contenders?

After missing out on an epic homecoming with LeBron James, our insiders examine what to expect from the Cavaliers in the 2026-2027 season.

What was the Texas QB good at? Where was he failing? Texas' QB has improved in a season but we'll see if it's enough.

The Buckeyes bowed out of the playoff early last year and some pointed to a weak schedule as the problem.

What to expect from Jaxson Dart, D'Andre Swift, Quinshon Judkins, Kenneth Gainwell, Tetairoa McMIllan, Rashee Rice and Juwan Johnson in Week 1.

Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.

Raphinha scored twice and set the tone in Wednesday's 5-1 destruction of Feyenoord, the latest dominant win of Barcelona's young season.

Having Martin Ødegaard at his best could be the key to Arsenal winning the Champions League, transfer window misses notwithstanding.

Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in US Open history, pulling out a 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. ET.

What went wrong for Carlos Alcaraz, what went right for Ben Shelton -- and who will win the US Open title now.

Sabalenka is the two-time defending US Open champion, but Pegula entered the tournament on a hot streak. How each can win the matchup.

We'll hand out some hardware every week -- and our first winner is the Hurricanes' dynamic receiver.

Why did Mayfield change his mind about a negotiating deadline, and what does it mean for other QBs?

After the next CBA is signed, an expansion committee won't be far away. Who are the top contenders for an MLB team?

The U.S. women and France remain front-runners as the knockout stage arrives in Berlin, but who else has impressed?

Three days after the controversial finish, the MAC is asking that Western Michigan be declared Saturday's winner.

Use these defensemen tiers to help you plan out your fantasy hockey draft strategy.

It's not just who you draft, it's everything that happens after. An expert guide to play fantasy hockey like the pros.

Ranking every ACC basketball team by its best -- and worst -- case scenarios for the 2026-27 season.

We examine what happened along with what lies ahead.

After an entertaining Week 1, which teams did our college football experts vote into the Top 25?

Putting the spotlight on select teams and questions around others as the early playoff picture takes shape.

Thinking of the postseason already? Here are projections for each bowl game, plus the playoff, following Week 1.

Executives from the WNBA, NBA and Nike are among potential candidates to succeed Cathy Engelbert when she retires.

A club of Manchester United's size should start most competitions among the favourites, though that doesn't tally with the situation they find themselves upon their return to the Champions League.

Real Madrid were fortunate to defeat Inter Milan, showing how much work remains for Jose Mourinho if they are to win the Champions League.

Liverpool could make a bid to sign Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton as soon as January. Transfer Talk has the latest.

After Messi and Ronaldo proved wingers can do more than cross the ball, why are Premier League clubs paying so much for so little production?

The NFL is back, and so are the uniform combinations. Here's a look at what each team is wearing in Week 1.