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Can Tiafoe carry his epic quarterfinal win with him all the way to a US Open title?
Tiafoe showed fight like none other in his victory over Michelsen. He'll need to take that with him in his next battle against Alcaraz or Shelton.[read more]

NCAA issues new guidance on 'standard timing protocol' in wake of U-M win
The NCAA is establishing a new standard timing protocol in the wake of the controversial decision to award Michigan an extra second despite the broadcast clock showing zeros.[read more]

Bucs, Mayfield reach 3-year, $165M extension, sources say
The Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield agreed to a three-year, $165 million extension, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.[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]

Pegula outduels Navarro in all-American US Open quarterfinal
No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula rallied to beat No. 26 seed Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in an all-American women's quarterfinal Tuesday night at the US Open.[read more]

Sources: LSU closes roster at 105 without adding NFL players
After a judge allowed the return of former NFL players to LSU, the Tigers on Tuesday added two current student-athletes to the roster, closing it at 105, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel, eliminating the ability to add Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris.[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 returns for Yankees, goes 0-3 in win over Rockies
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]

LIV Golf officially files for bankruptcy protection; Rahm, Bryson owed millions
LIV Golf and its related entities voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of New Jersey on Tuesday, with court records listing Jon Rahm ($7.5 million) and Bryson DeChambeau ($5.7 million) as the league's top creditors.[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]