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Ex-Chargers LB Smith dies as family cites CTE
Former Chargers linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died at 64, with his family saying he had CTE-caused dementia.[read more]
Belichick avoids GM comment amid UNC probe
Bill Belichick avoided questions about Michael Lombardi after North Carolina announced it has opened an investigation into the Tar Heels' GM.[read more]
📈 World Cup '30 Way-Too-Early Power Rankings
The 2026 World Cup is over, and we're already itching to look ahead to 2030. So, we asked our reporters to vote for the top teams they expect to contend in four years' time. Who made the cut?[read more]
Sources: No plans for NBA games in Middle East
The NBA will not play any preseason games in the Middle East for the first time in five years, sources told ESPN, due to the ongoing war in the region.[read more]
Do-it-all Hill not rejoining Saints for 10th season
Taysom Hill, the only player in the Super Bowl era to have more than 1,000 yards rushing, receiving and passing, won't be returning to the Saints for a 10th season.[read more]
Paul's MVP, PFL join forces in 'landmark merger'
Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions is joining forces with the Professional Fighters League in a "landmark merger" announced Thursday.[read more]
WNBA bars Storm co-owner for confronting fans
The WNBA has suspended Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton from attending the team's next five home games after her exchange with two fans during Tuesday's matchup with the Fever.[read more]
UEFA to boycott FIFA competitions, protest plan
UEFA on Thursday voted to boycott all FIFA competitions in protest against FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan for selling a stake in World Cup revenue to private investors.[read more]
Pack legend Green reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
Ahman Green, 49, the Green Bay Packers' career rushing leader, revealed that he has Parkinson's disease.[read more]
The 14 college football teams poised to break through and bounce back in 2026
Which teams and players are poised for the next step? Which are ready to put a down 2025 behind them?[read more]