1 month ago
Heisman Trophy
College Football
Jalen Milroe
2024 Heisman Trophy Race Heats Up with Surprising Contenders
TLDR
- Alabama QB Jalen Milroe leads Heisman race after impressive performance against Georgia.
- Colorado's Travis Hunter climbs leaderboard, excelling on both offense and defense.
- Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty emerges as unexpected contender with stellar statistics.
- Miami QB Cam Ward and Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel remain in top contention.
- Tennessee's Nico Iamaleava and Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart face challenges in Heisman pursuit.
1 month ago
ESPN
Alabama football
philanthropy
Nick Saban's wife joins him on 'College GameDay'
2 months ago
Manning
Ewers
Longhorns
Arch Manning to start for Texas as Ewers recovers from injury
Latest news
1 month ago
Heisman Trophy
College Football
Jalen Milroe
2024 Heisman Trophy Race Heats Up with Surprising Contenders
- Alabama QB Jalen Milroe leads Heisman race after impressive performance against Georgia.
- Colorado's Travis Hunter climbs leaderboard, excelling on both offense and defense.
- Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty emerges as unexpected contender with stellar statistics.
- Miami QB Cam Ward and Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel remain in top contention.
- Tennessee's Nico Iamaleava and Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart face challenges in Heisman pursuit.
1 month ago
ESPN
Alabama football
philanthropy
Nick Saban's wife joins him on 'College GameDay'
- Terry Saban appeared as celebrity guest picker on ESPN's 'College GameDay'.
- The Sabans have been married for over 52 years and share two children.
- They founded Nick's Kids Foundation in 1998, donating nearly $12 million to various causes.
- Terry, known as 'Miss Terry', plays a crucial role in Nick's career decisions.
- She advised Nick on improving his media interactions, leading to a positive image change.
- Jacoby Brissett pulled in favor of rookie Drake Maye during Patriots' 24-3 loss.
- Coach Jerod Mayo non-committal on starting QB for upcoming games.
- Brissett struggled, completing 12 of 18 passes for only 98 yards.
- Maye made NFL debut, showing promise in limited action.
- Patriots' offensive line plagued by injuries, complicating QB decision.
2 months ago
Manning
Ewers
Longhorns
Arch Manning to start for Texas as Ewers recovers from injury
- Arch Manning named starting QB for No. 1 Texas against Louisiana Monroe.
- Quinn Ewers sidelined with abdominal strain, considered day-to-day.
- Manning impressed with five touchdowns in relief against UTSA.
- Coach Sarkisian praises Manning's capability and readiness to lead.
- Texas aims to maintain top ranking before entering SEC schedule.
2 months ago
NFL
injury recovery
quarterback
Packers' Jordan Love returns to practice after knee injury
- Jordan Love practiced in limited capacity, showing positive recovery from MCL sprain.
- Love participated in individual drills but not team drills.
- Initial return timeline was 2-6 weeks, but practice indicates possible earlier return.
- Malik Willis continues as starting QB, facing his former team this week.
- NFL's first South American game: Eagles vs Packers in São Paulo on September 6.
- Game will stream exclusively on Peacock at 8:15 PM ET.
- Brazilian pop star Anitta to perform at halftime.
- Eagles designated as home team for the historic match.
- Marks rare Friday night game on NFL's opening weekend.
- Sarah Storey, 46, secures 19th Paralympic gold in cycling road race sprint finish.
- Storey narrowly beats French teenager Heidi Gaugain in 71km course.
- China sets new world record in 4x100-meter universal relay para athletics.
- Storey has won gold medals in cycling and swimming across nine Paralympic Games.
8 months ago
Rebecca Cheptegei
Paris Olympics
Violence against women
Paris to honor Olympic runner set on fire by ex-boyfriend
- Paris will name a sports venue after Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after being set on fire.
- Cheptegei, 33, competed in the Paris Olympics marathon, finishing 44th.
- Police are treating Cheptegei's death as murder, allegedly committed by her ex-boyfriend.
- The incident highlights concerns about violence against women in Kenya.
- Fellow athletes call for unity and action to address gender-based violence.
11 months ago
World Cup
Golden Boot
Serie A
Italian soccer legend Salvatore 'Totò' Schillaci dies at 59
- Schillaci, top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, passed away after battling colon cancer.
- He scored six goals for Italy during the 1990 World Cup, winning the Golden Boot.
- Schillaci's unexpected rise to fame epitomized exceeding expectations on soccer's biggest stage.
- Italian soccer federation will hold a minute of silence before all games this week.
- He played for Messina, Juventus, Inter Milan, and Japan's Jubilo Iwata during his career.
1 year ago
NFL
Buccaneers
leadership
Tom Brady responds to Baker Mayfield's locker room comments
- Brady reacts to Mayfield's comment about his 'stressful' mindset in Tampa Bay.
- Brady emphasizes championship mentality, stating 'This wasn't day care'.
- Mayfield acknowledges Brady's approach 'had everybody dialed in' but was stressful.
- Brady highlights importance of pushing teammates outside comfort zones for success.
1 year ago
injuries
player workload
attendance
Injury wave hits European soccer ahead of Champions League
- Key players like Mbappé, Rodri, and Barella sidelined due to injuries before Champions League resumes.
- Debate intensifies over player workload in congested calendar with expanded Champions League format.
- Bayern Munich's Harry Kane outpaces Erling Haaland with 10 goals in seven games.
- Attendance and atmosphere trends show mixed fan response to longer, more expensive Champions League program.
- Several high-profile matches set for upcoming Champions League fixtures, including Bayern vs Aston Villa rematch.
- Aaron Rodgers throws two touchdowns in his first home start since injury.
- Jets' defense dominates, holding Patriots to just 139 total yards.
- New York ends eight-game home losing streak against New England.
- Rodgers completes 27 of 35 passes for 281 yards.
- Patriots struggle offensively, with QB Mac Jones benched in fourth quarter.
- USA defeats International team 18.5 to 11.5 at Royal Montreal.
- Keegan Bradley clinches victory for the American team.
- Americans win their largest margin of victory on foreign soil.
- International team's only win remains from 1998 at Royal Melbourne.
- Sam Burns goes unbeaten, halving his match with Tom Kim.
- Cubs overcame a 6-5 deficit to beat the Nationals 7-6.
- Cody Bellinger drove in three runs, including the game-tying hit.
- Cubs remain seven games out of the final NL wild card spot.
- Joey Gallo hit a three-run homer for the Nationals in the sixth inning.
- Ethan Roberts earned his first career win for the Cubs.
1 year ago
tennis
gender equality
sports history
Billie Jean King wins 'Battle of the Sexes' on this day in 1973
- King defeated Bobby Riggs in a highly publicized tennis match on September 20, 1973.
- The match drew 30,000 spectators and 90 million TV viewers worldwide.
- King won in straight sets, earning $100,000 and promoting women's equality in sports.
- The event occurred shortly after Title IX passage, furthering opportunities for female athletes.
- King went on to found the Women's Tennis Association and receive numerous honors.
1 year ago
NFL
Hall of Fame
Eli Manning
Eli Manning among first-time nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame
- Eli Manning, Luke Kuechly, Terrell Suggs, and Adam Vinatieri are first-time nominees.
- 167 modern era candidates announced for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- Manning's two Super Bowl MVP awards highlight his candidacy.
- Kuechly and Suggs were Defensive Players of the Year in their careers.
- Vinatieri is the NFL's all-time leader in points and made field goals.
- Portland awarded 15th WNBA franchise, set to begin play in 2026.
- RAJ Sports, led by Bhathal family, to own and operate the new team.
- Expansion follows surge in women's basketball popularity, partly due to Caitlin Clark.
- Portland returns to WNBA after two-decade absence since Portland Fire's 2002 exit.
- Dodgers secure postseason spot with a 20-4 victory over Miami Marlins.
- Shohei Ohtani hits three home runs, becoming first player with 50 homers and 50 steals.
- Dodgers lead NL West, aiming for division title and first-round playoff bye.
- Team celebrates briefly, focusing on upcoming games and playoff positioning.
- Ohtani becomes first MLB player to achieve 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season.
- He hit three homers and stole two bases in a single game against Miami Marlins.
- Ohtani's historic performance helped Dodgers secure a playoff spot.
- Japan celebrates Ohtani's achievement, with congratulations from government officials and social media.
- His 6-for-6 game included 10 RBIs, breaking multiple records.
- Austin Meadows hits a game-winning grand slam in the 9th inning for the Tigers.
- Tigers overcome 3-0 deficit to win 4-3 against the Padres.
- Padres' closer Robert Suarez fails to secure his 32nd save.
- Detroit remains in wild card contention, five games behind Kansas City.
1 year ago
golf
equipment failure
PGA Tour
Rory McIlroy's club head flies off during bizarre shot
- McIlroy's 9-iron head detached during a swing at BMW PGA Championship.
- Despite club malfunction, his ball landed within 7 feet of the flag.
- He finished the first round with a solid 5-under 67, two strokes off the lead.
- McIlroy sees the tournament as a chance to bounce back from Irish Open disappointment.
- Chiefs win 27-20 after Ravens' final touchdown is overturned upon review.
- Patrick Mahomes throws for 291 yards and a touchdown in the victory.
- Lamar Jackson impresses with 273 passing yards, 122 rushing yards, and a touchdown.
- Rookie Xavier Worthy scores two touchdowns in his NFL debut for the Chiefs.
- Ravens fall short despite a late rally, losing to Chiefs for fifth time in six meetings.
1 year ago
Tennis
US Open
Jessica Pegula
Jessica Pegula reaches first Grand Slam final at US Open
- Jessica Pegula overcomes slow start to defeat Karolina Muchova in US Open semifinal.
- Pegula battles back from a set down to win 1-6, 6-4, 6-2.
- Aryna Sabalenka defeats Emma Navarro to set up final clash with Pegula.
- Pegula's recent form includes victories over top-ranked players.
- Final match will be a rematch of Cincinnati Open, won by Sabalenka.
- Aaron Rodgers set to make his New York Jets debut against 49ers on Monday night.
- Rodgers feels ready after overcoming challenges and turning a new page in his career.
- Jets become betting favorites to win AFC East and end 13-year playoff drought.
- Rodgers aims to prove himself, holding high standards for his performance.
- Jets coach Robert Saleh confident in Rodgers' ability despite his age.
1 year ago
WNBA
basketball
rivalry
Angel Reese addresses speculation about rivalry with Caitlin Clark
- Angel Reese denies any feud with Caitlin Clark, calling her an amazing player.
- Reese reveals she's faced racism and death threats from some fans.
- The LSU star emphasizes their competitive history dates back to high school.
- Reese predicts she and Clark might play on the same team in the future.
- Soccer star Alex Morgan, 35, announces retirement after 15-year professional career.
- Morgan reveals she's pregnant with her second child during retirement announcement.
- Her final professional match will be on September 8 with San Diego Wave.
- Morgan's career highlights include Olympic gold and two World Cup championships.
- She ends her USWNT career with 123 goals, fifth on the all-time list.
1 year ago
Olympics
Gymnastics
Therapy Dog
US Olympic gymnastics therapy dog Beacon hospitalized with serious symptoms
- Beacon, the US Olympic gymnastics therapy dog, has been admitted to an emergency pet hospital.
- The golden retriever showed symptoms including stiffness, labored breathing, and high fever.
- X-rays revealed fluid in Beacon's chest cavity, causing concern for his veterinarian.
- Beacon's owner requested support and well-wishes from his 50,000+ Instagram followers.
- The 4-year-old therapy dog is known for supporting Olympic gymnasts during competitions.
- NFL implements 'dynamic kickoff' rule to increase returns and reduce injuries.
- New 'landing zone' created between receiving team's goal line and 20-yard line.
- Kicks into landing zone must be returned, with new positioning rules for players.
- Preseason saw 70.5% of kickoffs returned, up from 54.8% last year.
- Onside kicks now only allowed in fourth quarter and must be declared.
1 year ago
NBA
college basketball
sports journalism
Adrian Wojnarowski leaves ESPN to become GM of St. Bonaventure basketball
- ESPN NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski retires to join alma mater St. Bonaventure.
- Wojnarowski becomes GM of men's basketball program, focusing on NIL and recruiting.
- The move aims to capitalize on Wojnarowski's name recognition and basketball connections.
- ESPN chairman expresses support for Wojnarowski's decision to change lifestyle.