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Drake Maye was awesome in 2025 ... could he be even better in 2026? Why he's ready to level up
The New England quarterback is letting the Super Bowl loss motivate him in 2026, starting with the rematch at Seahawks on Wednesday.[read more]

Mike Vrabel moved on. But the fallout ripples around the NFL
Vrabel and the Patriots moved past the Dianna Russini scandal. Others are still feeling its effects.[read more]

Bulls' offseason and 2026-27 season preview: Is a new era ahead?
Can the Bulls turn the page with Caleb Wilson? Offseason recap and early looks at the 2026-27 season.[read more]

Haliburton, Irving and other NBA superstar injury returns to watch for the 2026-27 season
Which stars will be back in action and injury returns to watch for in the 2026-27 NBA season.[read more]

Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye move for Atleti's Baena
Manchester City are looking to sign World Cup-winning midfielder Álex Baena from Atlético Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest.[read more]

Putellas to Bayern; Paralluelo to Arsenal: Women's transfers we wish we'd seen
There were plenty of big transfer moves in women's soccer this summer, but which players would have been a better fit elsewhere?[read more]

📈 College football Power Rankings: Who's No. 1?
After an entertaining Week 1, which teams did our college football experts vote into the Top 25?[read more]

24-team CFP on table as ESPN window to open
Leaders of the College Football Playoff on Tuesday agreed to open a 30-day negotiating window with sole rights holder ESPN. Opening the window will help determine if a 24-team field is a worthwhile endeavor.[read more]

Judge 0-for-3 as Yanks win in return; 'not happy' about being pulled
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, out since May 31, made his long-awaited return from a fractured rib Tuesday against the Rockies, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a fly out before being removed in the sixth inning of New York's 5-3 win.[read more]

49ers starting DT Collins tears patellar tendon in Australia, out for year
49ers starting defensive tackle Alfred Collins suffered a torn patellar tendon in the team's Tuesday practice in Australia, an injury that will keep him out for the 2026 season.[read more]