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NFL commish Goodell agrees to 4-year extension
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has finalized a new four-season extension that runs through the 2030 season.[read more]

Wimbledon set to take stand against influencers
Wimbledon does not plan to allow an influx of influencers, in hopes of avoiding the issues that have blighted this year's US Open.[read more]

🏈 Five NFL franchises that need to win now
We stacked the top five NFL teams that need to win this season because of aging rosters, contracts or future draft capital.[read more]

Acuña gives Philly fans curtain call after 3-run HR
Ronald Acuna Jr. gave the irate Phillies fans a curtain call after hitting a tying three-run homer, and the Braves used a late rally to defeat Philadelphia 5-4 on Sunday, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.[read more]

PCA becomes first Cub to hit 40 homers since '05
Cubs slugger Pete Crow-Armstrong isn't slowing down in September, hitting his 40th home run of the season in Chicago's 10-3 loss Sunday to the Marlins in Miami.[read more]

Rams expect WR Nacua, LT Jackson to play Thu.
The Rams do not expect wide receiver Puka Nacua and left tackle Alaric Jackson to be suspended for the season opener against the 49ers despite ongoing legal situations, head coach Sean McVay said.[read more]

Sources: Giants, Winston reach 2-year extension
The Giants and backup quarterback Jameis Winston have agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract extension, a source confirmed to ESPN amid multiple reports.[read more]

U.S. tops Italy, pushes World Cup win streak to 32
Team USA survived its toughest test in the women's basketball World Cup in two decades with a 55-52 victory over Italy on Sunday in Berlin, pushing its winning streak in World Cup play to 32 games.[read more]

Nothing 'unfair' in U-M win, Western Michigan says
A day after the Broncos' last-second loss to Michigan, Western Michigan president Russ Kavalhuna said Sunday he didn't "discern anything unfair" with the Big Ten's replay decision that put an extra second on the clock, leading to the Wolverines' victory.[read more]

Previewing the 2026 NFL season: Bold predictions, strengths and concerns for all 32 teams
Here's everything you need to know for the 2026 regular season, including how all 32 NFL teams rank and key stats ahead of Week 1.[read more]