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Rays 1st into playoffs after Caminero's walk-off HR

The Rays became the first major league team to secure a postseason spot, beating the Houston Astros 3-1 on Friday night on Junior Caminero's game-ending, two-run homer.

MLB-best Brewers clinch playoff berth after 20-0 rout

Garrett Mitchell hit the Brewers' first grand slam of the season, one of four homers for Milwaukee in a 20-0 rout of the Reds on Friday night that clinched a playoff spot for the majors' best team.

Twins' Buxton to have hip surgery, done for season

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, who has been on the injured list since Aug. 30, will undergo surgery on his right hip and miss the remainder of the season.

Jeter reunites with 9/11 victim's daughter as Yanks pay tribute in ceremony

Derek Jeter was among the members of the 2001 Yankees on hand to honor 9/11 victims Friday night in a pregame ceremony, which concluded with first pitches from Brielle Saracini and Sean McGuire, a married couple whose fathers died on Sept. 11, 2001.

Sources: Bears, Swift agree to $33.75M extension

The Chicago Bears and RB D'Andre Swift have reached an agreement on a 3-year, $33.75 million extension that includes $27.5M guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Townsend, Siniakova win US Open doubles, complete career GS as pair

Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova completed their career Grand Slam as a team by defeating the wild-card pair of Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery for their first US Open doubles title together.

🏈 SEC or Big Ten? Week 2 could set early CFP narratives

Bluebloods have a chance at the early-season's biggest win. Big 12 and SEC have early conference challenges, and the G6 has an elimination weekend.

Wrexham suffer heaviest loss under Reynolds, Mac in West Ham rout

Wrexham suffered their heaviest defeat under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac as West Ham ran rampant in a 6-0 rout on Friday.

1-seed Zverev reaches 3rd major final of 2026 at US Open

Alexander Zverev will play for his second Grand Slam title this year after beating Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (6) on Friday in the US Open semifinals.

Wakefield beat Leigh to secure fourth spot

Wakefield Trinity beat Leigh Leopards 19-8 to secure fourth place and home advantage in the Super League play-offs.

'Let's do this for the USA' - Shelton sets up Zverev test in US Open final

Ben Shelton defeated compatriot Frances Tiafoe in an electric U.S. Open semi-final on Friday to secure a title showdown with Alexander Zverev.

Papers: Amorim takes swipe at Man Utd players-turned-pundits

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

OUTRAGEOUS walk on! Huybrechts creates havoc in Antwerp

Kim Huybrechts pumped up the Antwerp crowd with an outrageous walk on before his match at the Flanders Darts Trophy. Credit: PDC.

Test debutant Razaullah shines as Pakistan frustrate England on day three

The Sky Sports Cricket team analyse a remarkable third day at Edgbaston as Pakistan fought back from a huge first-innings deficit, with debutant Razaullah’s explosive 81 helping set England 130 to complete a 3-0 series sweep.

Zverev reaches third consecutive Grand Slam final with straight-sets semi win

Alexander Zverev beats Karen Khachanov at the US Open to reach a third Grand Slam final in a row and continue his bid for a second major of the year.

Razaullah smashes NINE sixes to equal Test debut record

Razaullah smashed nine sixes to equal Tim Southee’s record for the most by a player on Test debut during a remarkable innings against England at Edgbaston.

Spanish Grand Prix | Practice highlights

Highlights from Friday's practice sessions at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Wolves youngsters beat Toulouse to secure third spot

Warrington Wolves beat Toulouse Olympique 26-14 at the Halliwell Jones Stadium to finish third in the Super League table.

US Open scores: Sabalenka takes on Rybakina in the women's final from 9pm

Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina clash in a Grand Slam final for the second time this year.

Hull FC edge Leeds 18-12 at Headingley

Hull FC beat Leeds Rhinos 18-12 at Headingley in the final round of the Super League regular season

St Helens beat Hull KR as Lomax and Percival bow out in style

St Helens beat Hull KR 36-12 in their final game of the Super League season as Jonny Lomax and Mark Percival made their farewell appearances for Saints.

'Low maintenance, high performance': Peet hails retiring Wigan great Farrell

'That's a big old whack!' | F2 driver walks away after car goes up in flames!

F2's Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak walks away after his car went up in flames!

Wigan storm to Super League's League Leaders' Shield and remain on treble course

Wigan Warriors clinched Super League's top spot and the League Leaders' Shield after a final-round 50-12 victory over Catalans Dragons, meaning Matt Peet's side remain on course for a domestic treble.

West Ham thrash Wrexham to go top of the Championship

West Ham made easy work of Wrexham in a 6-0 victory at the London Stadium to make it four in a row and go top of the Championship.

Wigan thrash Catalans to win League Leaders' Shield

Wigan Warriors thrashed Catalans Dragons 50-12 to finish top of the Super League table and win the League Leaders' Shield. Wigan needed victory in the final round to guarantee top spot.

Big Lindblad crash brings out first red flag in Madrid

Arvid Lindblad brought out the first red flag at the Madring track after this heavy crash on turn 13 during second practice.

Arsenal latest: Arteta striving to 'build the best club in the world'

Falcons' Tagovailoa out, Rush to start vs. Steelers

The Falcons will start backup Cooper Rush at quarterback in Sunday's opener against the Steelers after ruling starter Tua Tagovailoa out with an oblique injury.

Razaullah wrote 'perfect chapter' to revive reeling Pakistan

Former Pakistan captain Urooj Mumtaz lauded youngster Razaullah and said he wrote the "perfect chapter" to revive his reeling side after his sensational 81 off 63 balls against England on day three at Edgbaston.

Pulisic 'upset' about Milan bench role, coach Amorim says

Christian Pulisic is "upset" about not yet featuring for Milan this season, coach Ruben Amorim said Friday before hinting that the United States star is likely to get some playing time this weekend.

Chelsea are out of control: Is this what new coach Xabi Alonso wants?

Chelsea are a team out of control under Xabi Alonso: Will it continue and, more importantly, will it keep working for them?

The staggering numbers behind Premier League's spending power over Europe

Barcola's big move from PSG to Liverpool was a highlight of another summer transfer window in which the Premier League effectively subsidizes big European leagues such as Ligue 1.

'Gonna let them do them': Cunningham ignoring Kanter Freedom, White

Sophie Cunningham says she is focusing on the Fever's remaining games and not the commotion around Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the WNBA draft.

The 10 MLB players who leveled up this season -- and how it changed their teams' fortunes

From Cam Schlittler to Miz and PCA, these players took their games to new heights in 2026 -- and their clubs found success because of it.

25 years after 9/11, Strahan, Testaverde, others relive the emotional memories

Hall of Famers, franchise greats and more recount the moments they experienced in the aftermath of the attacks.

Sources: 49ers reward Shanahan with multiyear extension

The 49ers have given a multiyear extension to coach Kyle Shanahan, sources confirmed to ESPN. He has an 83-67 record in his 10 seasons.

Will it be a Sabalenka 'three-peat' or maiden US Open for new No 1 Rybakina?

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka is looking to become the first woman to achieve the 'three-peat' in New York since Serena Williams in 2014 but she faces incoming world No 1 Elena Rybakina in the US Open final on Saturday.

Bears' Odunze 'ready' for Panthers despite questionable tag

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (calf) says he expects to play Sunday in the season opener at Carolina despite being listed as questionable on the final injury report.

'Beautifully worked, perfectly finished!' | Bowen strike opens the scoring

Jarrod Bowen opens the scoring for West Ham against Wrexham.

Remarkable Razaullah knock denies England series sweep inside three days

England were denied a series sweep of Pakistan inside three days of the final Test at Edgbaston after a remarkable display of six-hitting from 21-year-old Razaullah late on Friday.

Murphy beats Trump in deciding frame to reach semis

Shaun Murphy snatches a thrilling final-frame victory over Judd Trump to reach the semi-finals of the English Open.

Arthur blasts 'erratic, poor' performance from Rhinos ahead of play-off rugby

Leeds Rhinos have spent the majority of the Super League season flying high. They have spent the majority of it in top spot. Heading into crunch time, they finished second on the back of two sobering defeats.

US Open: Top seed Zverev reaches ANOTHER Grand Slam final

Wigan Warriors lift SIXTH League Leaders' Shield

Wigan Warriors win their sixth League Leaders' Shield and lift the trophy once agian.

Percival and Lomax honoured by players after announcing retirement

Jonny Lomax and Mark Percival were led out to a guard of honour in their final Rugby Super League match

Lowry's 62 sets course record, leads Irish Open

Shane Lowry shot an 8-under 62 to set a course record and build a three-shot lead going into the weekend at the Irish Open.

'A six-stop race!' - Russell reveals fears over tyre wear at new Madrid track

George Russell has revealed fears over tyre wear for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix after the first day's running at the new Madring.

Alonso: Benzema-like Joao Pedro is on same level as Haaland

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says striker Joao Pedro is similar stylistically to his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema and is at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland.

Wakefield beat Leigh to set up play-offs rematch as Warrington finish third

Wakefield Trinity earned a home play-offs rematch with Leigh Leopards after a 19-8 victory over them in the final round of the Super League season.

Super League play-offs: Wigan, Leeds, Wakefield, Leigh, Warrington, Hull KR do battle

The final round of the regular Super League season is over, we have whittled the competition down to six, and we now know exactly who will fight who for a place in the semi-finals.

Antonelli sets pace as Lindblad suffers first F1 crash at challenging Madring

World championship leader Kimi Antonelli was fastest on Formula 1's first day of running at the Spanish Grand Prix's new Madrid circuit as the hugely challenging nature of the Madring was exhibited by a big crash for British rookie Arvid Lindblad.

Stokes back in top flight of County Championship as Durham secure promotion

Durham clinched promotion to Division One of the Rothesay County Championship with a 93-run victory over Middlesex at Chester-le-Street.

Highlights: Lowry sets new course record as he surges top of the leaderboard

Highlights from day two of the Amgen Irish Open.

Kings of Manchester: Who will reign when United and City clash?

Manchester City have been "the Kings of Manchester".

Caballo De Mar bounces back to form in Doncaster Cup

Caballo De Mar bounced back from disappointing efforts at Royal Ascot and York to win the Betfred Howards Wright Doncaster Cup.

Glitzy innovations but Duplantis still wins - new Ultimate Championship begins

The Ultimate Championship is posed as something different in athletics, but some things stay the same - pole vault star Armand Duplantis taking centre stage.

Bucs WR Egbuka 'full go' for opener, says Bowles

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles says wideout Emeka Egbuka will be "full go" for Sunday's opener against the Bengals, while fellow receiver Jalen McMillan is doubtful to play.

Richarlison could still leave Spurs - Saturday's gossip

Interest in Richarlison, Philippe Coutinho agrees Santos deal and Manchester United monitoring Adrien Truffert.