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Don't sleep on these guys! 51 breakout candidates for the 2026 season
We dig deep for our list of college football sleepers who could make a major impact this fall.[read more]

Reid's annual HBCU watch list: 10 players who could get 2027 NFL draft interest
Ahead of Saturday's Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff, we ranked 10 HBCU players who could be on next year's NFL draft radar -- including two QBs.[read more]

Recognize the names? Garnett, Ewing, Rondo, Spears star in NCAA volleyball
Kapri Garnett. Ryelle Rondo. Cari Spears. Kennedy Martin. Their dads are legendary. They're doing their own thing.[read more]

Men's transfer grades: Man City get B for €95m Bouaddi deal
The 2026 summer transfer window is open. Here is how we rated the biggest deals.[read more]

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool still eyeing Sarr after Barcola deal agreed
Liverpool are still trying to sign Crystal Palace winger Ismaïla Sarr. Transfer Talk has the latest.[read more]

UEFA flexes its muscles at Champions League draw in battle with FIFA, Infantino
Thursday saw the UEFA Champions League draw take place in Monaco, but the big news beyond the pots involved Europe taking their battle with FIFA president Gianni Infantino into criminal court.[read more]

Champions League draw reaction: Good for Liverpool, bad for Barcelona, must-see games
The Champions League is back! So let's unpack all the must-see games, winners and losers, and talking points from Thursday's draw for the 2026-27 league phase.[read more]

NBA insiders react to ESPN's 2026-27 season forecast
We presented our annual NBA season forecast to insiders across the league. They weren't shy in sharing what we got right -- and what we got wrong.[read more]

All-dirt fields and swinging with one hand: Nico Hoerner's unique path to the majors
In an era of big-money youth baseball, the Cubs' second baseman took an unusual route to stardom.[read more]

⁠How many injuries are too many for Yankees? Best-case scenarios and status updates for Judge, Fried & Co.
With October approaching, we break down New York's walking wounded.[read more]