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Who is on upset alert in Week 9? Connelly breaks down 31 key matchups

Is it Utah's turn to go down? Can Georgia and Ole Miss avoid disaster? Will Ohio State's backup plan work?

Our guide to every NFL Week 8 game: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets

Browns vs. Steelers? Battle of L.A.? Caleb Williams vs. the Seahawks' D? There are 13 more games in Week 8, and we have picks, predictions and more for all of them.

The 10 questions that will define the Chiefs-Broncos rematch

Can the Broncos slow Kenneth Walker III? Can the Chiefs fluster Bo Nix? Answering these questions and more.

Week 9 has the ACC in the spotlight and backup QBs taking over the Big Ten

It's fitting the ACC is finally in the spotlight after wild weeks in the SEC and Big 12.

Valkyries bounce-back or more Dream dominance? It's winner-take-all in Game 7 of WNBA Finals

On Halloween, what will decide whether Golden State or Atlanta wins its first title in the WNBA's first Game 7?

Could Jeremiah Smith be a generational NFL draft receiver prospect? Let's answer seven questions

Smith could be the first wideout to be selected No. 1 in the draft in 31 years. What makes him so special? Who are his comps? Which NFL teams could pick him?

Kiper updates his 2027 Big Board: Ranking the top 25 NFL draft prospects

Seven quarterbacks ranked in the top 25? This NFL draft class could be fun. Mel Kiper Jr. stacks the best players on the board as of late October.

Peralta to Chicago? Where does Skubal land? Best fits for top MLB free agents

Free agency starts at 5 p.m. ET on Nov. 2. Here are some pairings we'd love to see as this winter gets underway.

Way-Too-Early 2027 MLB Power Rankings: Are the Brewers No. 1?

Milwaukee just won the 2026 World Series -- and we're already looking ahead to next year. Where does your favorite team land?

Ohio State backup quarterback Luke Fahey 'has a moxie about him'

Fahey replaced injured starter Julian Sayin against Indiana and could get a chance to start at USC.

Thunder's $500 million problem: Execs on what they could -- and should -- do

What should OKC do after two season-altering injuries? Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon take the pulse of the league.

An exclusive with Kevin Durant: On his time in OKC, his legacy and the Thunder's 2025 title

After the most acrimonious exit of his career, Durant reveals how much he appreciates Oklahoma City and shares his feelings as the team tries to create a dynasty.

The more they win, the greater the risk

Running is a way of life in Kenya. The women who go the fastest know it can also lead to death.

How the Dream's devastating first quarter forced the WNBA Finals to Game 7

A fast start and hot 3-point shooting helped Atlanta beat Golden State and force the WNBA Finals' first Game 7.

NHL Power Rankings: Updated poll, plus all 32 teams as horror movies

Carolina remains on top, with big risers and fallers elsewhere. Plus, which film represents your favorite team?

NHL Tonight: What to watch in Devils-Knights, Jets-Panthers, Kraken-Flames

Find game previews, betting intel, broadcast information, stats and highlights here.

Love leads Packers to win over Panthers

Jordan Love threw three touchdown passes, Josh Jacobs scored twice and the Green Bay Packers withstood three turnovers and the Carolina Panthers' late comeback attempt to win 27-19 at Lambeau Field.

Items stolen from Man Utd air disaster memorial in Munich

Four medals and a crystal trophy were taken from the display, according to German media.

Two Wales changes to face Australia at World Cup

After back-to-back heavy defeats to England and Samoa, Wales end their debut campaign against champions Australia.

Anderson weighing up future after Lancashire exit

James Anderson is weighing up his future - whether that involves playing cricket or "something different" - after being told his Lancashire contract would not be renewed.

England edge towards World Cup exit despite PNG win

England edge towards a World Cup exit after their points chase against Papua New Guinea descends into a chaotic and error-strewn 34-12 victory that will almost certainly prove insufficient.

Tennis scores: British No 1 Fery takes on world No 1 Zverev in Vienna

Anderson 'shocked' by Lancs exit and unsure if he will continue

Speaking for the first time since his Lancashire exit, James Anderson says the decision made him question whether is "something fundamentally wrong with me as a person".

Djokovic suffers SHOCK defeat to put ATP Finals place in doubt

Highlights of the Swiss Indoors match between Novak Djokovic and Jan-Lennard Struff.

Ronaldo closes in on 1,000th goal with hat-trick

Cristiano Ronaldo scores the 67th hat-trick of his career in Al-Nassr's 5-3 win against Al-Kholood in the Saudi Pro League.

Reaction as England poised for early World Cup exit LIVE!

Why Aston Villa was the perfect destination for Jackson

Nicolas Jackson's career was at a crossroads. Aston Villa were in a state of flux. The move was mutually beneficial - but the early success has exceeded expectations.

Carrick says there are 'no issues' with captain Fernandes

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says there are "no issues" with captain Bruno Fernandes after he was dropped from the team against Bournemouth.

Ex-Cheltenham captain says club was turned into 'dictatorship'

Emily Owen made the allegations after her departure from Cheltenham Town's women's side was announced this week.

Dart stuns Badosa to make second career semi-final

Harriet Dart reaches the second WTA Tour semi-final of her career as she fights back from a set down to beat Paula Badosa in the Guangzhou Open.

Explained: Where do we stand with LIV 2.0 as Deadline Day looms?

Jamie Weir provides an update on who is in and who is out when it comes to deciding whether to commit to LIV 2.0.

Duckett promises 'confidence' in Australia ODIs after dismal Ashes

Ben Duckett insists he will not carry any scars from a miserable Ashes into next month's white-ball trip to Australia after he ended the Pakistan tri-series with a flourish.

Spirited England exit World Cup after Samoa loss

England exit the Women's Rugby League World Cup as Samoa beat them 24-6 in their Group A decider in Wollongong.

Afcon to return to two-year cycle after Caf U-turn

The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review into December's decision to host it every four years instead.

England crash out of World Cup as Ropati leads Samoa to victory

England have crashed out of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup after a 24-6 defeat to Samoa in Wollongong.

Dog walker, babysitter, teacher, lifeguard... world champion

Scotland's Mark Stewart stopped cycling professionally after the Covid-19 pandemic. Now he is a world champion in the points race at age 31.

Josh Jacobs scores twice as Packers dispatch Panthers

Carolina made a game of it late, but Green Bay held on for the Thursday night win.

Matchroom's Hearn expected to increase Prem influence

Renowned boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is expected to ramp up his influence in rugby union after meeting with Prem bosses in Monaco last week.

Why keeping Isak fit and firing is key to Iraola's Liverpool revival

Liverpool's patience with Alexander Isak is starting to be rewarded, with the record-breaking 125m purchase finally resembling the most expensive striker in Premier League history.

Time to invest in Bournemouth? - FPL gameweek nine dilemmas

BBC Sport's Fantasy Premier League expert FPL Heisenberg gives his answers to some of the biggest dilemmas facing managers in gameweek nine.

From the ambulance to back playing!... Watson's remarkable mid-game return

Green Bay Packers' Christian Watson made a sensational return to the pitch having been seen getting into an ambulance earlier in their game against the Carolina Panthers.

Why managers must put their own fitness first - Pulis

BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Vincent Kompany's health scare was a reminder that management takes its toll physically and mentally

Shock Basel loss dents Djokovic's ATP Finals hopes

Novak Djokovic's hopes of reaching the ATP Finals in Turin next month fade with a surprise defeat by Jan-Lennard Struff in Basel.

F1 has never had anyone like me - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says he is unlike any driver Formula 1 has seen before and reaffirms a determination to keep racing into his mid-forties.

Source: Bears QB Williams fined again for cleats

The NFL fined Caleb Williams $23,882 for sporting Caddix cleats in Week 7, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.

Red Wings suspend Larkin as team explores trade options; players keen to move on

The Red Wings announced Thursday that star forward Dylan Larkin has been suspended without pay after informing the team he no longer wanted to play for Detroit.

Packers WR Watson returns to play with broken rib after trip to hospital

Christian Watson was determined to get back on the field Thursday despite coughing up blood and having to take an ambulance ride to get an X-ray and a CT scan.

Packers' Jacobs says TD celebration was ode to gospel song, not mocking arrest

The Packers' Josh Jacobs said he was surprised his first-half TD celebration was perceived by some as mocking his May arrest, saying it was an ode to a gospel song.

🏀 The 100 best players in men's college basketball right now

The freshman phenoms, transfer stars, returning stalwarts and fifth-year hopefuls who could shape the season.

LSU lands prized PG recruit Alston, son of ex-NBAer and streetball legend

Five-star point guard Reese Alston announced he has committed to LSU, giving Tigers coach Will Wade his third top-25 recruit in the 2027 class.

Sources: Missouri RB Hardy, shot in offseason, to return vs. Arkansas

Missouri All-America tailback Ahmad Hardy is set to make his season debut for the Tigers this weekend at Arkansas, sources told ESPN.

'Locked in' Gray, Dream hold off Valkyries, force first Finals Game 7

Allisha Gray scored 23 points as the Dream held off a late rally for an 80-69 victory over the Valkyries to force a historic Game 7 of the WNBA Finals.

Longtime football coach Jones, pioneer of run-and-shoot offense, dies at 73

Longtime college and pro football coach June Jones, who helped popularize the run-and-shoot offense, has died at 73.

Dart into Guangzhou Open semi as Rybakina injured in Tokyo

Harriet Dart continued her sparkling run at the Guangzhou Open, beating former world No 2 Paula Badosa to reach her second WTA semi-final.

Vilips takes first-round lead at Mexico Open

Karl Vilips used two long birdie streaks to take the first-round lead Thursday in the Mexico Open, the first of two straight PGA Tour events in the country.

Hawkins scores 11 tries as England hammer Wales in World Cup opener

Love leads Packers past Panthers in vital win

Jordan Love threw three touchdown passes, Josh Jacobs scored twice and the Green Bay Packers withstood three turnovers and the Carolina Panthers' late comeback attempt to win 27-19 at Lambeau Field.

Who am I? Plus today's other quizzes

Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

How talking about Man Utd's cycle of doom became an industry

Manchester United's struggles are pored over more than ever before - not least by former players.