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Ja’Marr Chase contract update ahead of Sunday’s kickoff

There’s hope that a deal gets done at the buzzer.

2024-09-07T18:11:12Z

Michael Jordan told Phil Jackson that Scottie Pippen was Bulls' 'best all-around player' but never told Pippen: 'That wouldn't be like him'

Michael Jordan told Phil Jackson before the 1992-93 NBA season that Scottie Pippen “was the best all-around player” on the Chicago Bulls. However, Jordan never said it to Pippen.

2024-09-06T17:19:35Z

Charles Barkley says the NBA screwed up by upsetting Tatum and Brown: “Let’s piss off two of the top-10 players in the NBA as they’re coming off a championship”

Charles Barkley believes the NBA has made a mistake by angering Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

2024-09-07T13:18:59Z

Bulls teammate: Michael Jordan said Clyde Drexler was just as good as him but didn't 'know how to play the game'

Even though Jordan was named MVP for the 1991-92 season, Drexler was just as dominant as a scorer and averaged more rebounds and assists.

2024-09-06T03:04:18Z

Jets' stats projections plus score prediction for Monday Night Football

The New York Jets open the season on the road against the San Francisco 49ers and three young stars could be in line for prime performances.

2024-09-07T19:46:15Z

Alabama greats surprise Nick Saban on ESPN College GameDay ahead of debut of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium

Alabama is honoring legendary head coach Nick Saban during Saturday’s game against USF. Alabama will formally dedicate Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium with pregame and halftime ceremonies. Ahead of the field being named after Saban, he got a surprise on ESPN College GameDay Saturday morning. CLICK HERE to go to PrizePicks and use code ON3 to re...

2024-09-07T17:02:56Z

Nico Iamaleava combines for 276 yards and 3 TDs as No. 14 Tennessee routs No. 24 NC State 51-10

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Tennessee Volunteers made a big statement on Saturday night. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava combined for 276 yards and three touchdowns, former walk-on safety Will Brooks' 85-yard interception return for a score highlighted a dominant defensive performance and the 14th-ranked Vols trounced No. 24 North Carolina State 51-10 in the Duke's Mayo Classic. Iamaleava completed 16 of 23 passes for 211 yards and threw TDs to Miles...

2024-09-08T03:45:35Z

Rafael Jodar and Mika Stojsavljevic win the US Open boys' and girls' championships

NEW YORK (AP) — Rafael Jodar of Spain rallied to win the U.S. Open boys' singles title, beating top-seeded Nicolai Budkov Kjaer of Norway 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (10-1) on Saturday. The No. 12-seeded Jodar denied Budkov Kjaer a second straight major title, after he won Wimbledon to become the first Norwegian man to win a Grand Slam singles title at either the junior or professional level. Jodar, who will turn 18 on Sept. 17, said after his victory he...

2024-09-07T23:30:22Z

Two big innings propel Astros past Diamondbacks

Jeremy Pena capped a five-run sixth inning with a three-run home run, and the Houston Astros remained unbeaten with Yusei Kikuchi on the mound by toppling the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 11-5 on Saturday.

2024-09-07T23:45:51Z

Saquon Barkley needed just 1 game to showcase exactly what the Eagles were missing in their offense last year

Barkley turned around the Eagles' biggest weakness in their running game

2024-09-07T17:53:32Z

Northern Illinois Stuns Notre Dame in All-Time Upset

Forget College Football Playoff, Notre Dame has to pick up the pieces after awful loss to NIU

2024-09-07T22:58:39Z

Oklahoma State, Kansas State survive upset bids as top Big 12 contenders shake off struggles in Week 2

The two Big 12 contenders needed wins to stay firmly in the AP Top 25

2024-09-07T21:53:58Z

Stephen Curry attends the US Open final, providing a thrill for Jessica Pegula's husband

NEW YORK (AP) — Jessica Pegula's husband is such a Stephen Curry fan that he uses the NBA superstar's name for his iPhone. On Saturday, Curry came to support Pegula during her 7-5, 7-5 loss to Aryna Sabalenka in the U.S. Open final. Curry and his wife, Ayesha, sat behind one of the baselines and talked to Pegula before the match. Pegula and Stephen Curry had met briefly in Paris at the Olympics. This time, their spouses also got to chat, which...

2024-09-08T00:45:06Z

Re-Grading the Carlos Estévez Trade for Philadelphia Phillies

With a month passing since the trade for Carlos Estévez , how does the deal look now for the Philadelphia Phillies?

2024-09-07T23:15:08Z

DeVonta Smith in the slot: Eagles Kellen Moore is unlocking a fantasy football gold mine

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore has an array of weapons to deploy, and Smith looked like the ultimate X-factor in Friday's season-opener win over the Green Bay Packers in Brazil.

2024-09-07T21:01:20Z

NBA Icons: 25 Most Dominant Players of All Time

In the illustrious history of the NBA, certain teams stand out as titans of the game, leaving an indelible mark on basketball lore.

2024-09-07T16:15:42Z

Texas football becomes bully under Steve Sarkisian as Michigan withers without Jim Harbaugh

Steve Sarkisian changed culture of Texas football, one callous at a time. Michigan used to be the bully, but that was with Jim Harbaugh.

2024-09-07T23:34:28Z

NASCAR playoffs at Atlanta starting lineup: Michael McDowell ties Cup-high mark with fifth pole of 2024

McDowell is now tied for the most poles in 2024 after never having one prior to this season

2024-09-07T20:53:35Z

Bubba Wallace Left Fearing for His "Life & Livelihood" Amid Denny Hamlin & Michael Jordan's NASCAR Rebellion

The last seven days have been quite eventful in the NASCAR world. The post Bubba Wallace Left Fearing for His "Life & Livelihood" Amid Denny Hamlin & Michael Jordan's NASCAR Rebellion appeared first on EssentiallySports.

2024-09-07T19:23:37Z

Chiefs' quarterback moves look brilliant in wake of Jordan Love's injury

Jordan Love's injury is a good reminder of just how important the Chiefs' work at quarterback was this offseason.

2024-09-07T15:13:28Z

What college football games are today? Texas-Michigan headlines Saturday's action

Saturday's schedule for Week 2 of the 2024 college football season has 75 games with FBS teams, including a top-10 clash between Texas and Michigan.

2024-09-07T09:13:27Z

RECAP: Tennessee drops 50-plus as defense smothers NC State in Vols’ win

The Vols’ defense held NC State to just 143 total yards, racking up three sacks, 13 TFLs and three turnovers, while Nico Iamaleava and Dylan Sampson led the offense with five combined TDs as UT punked NC State, in Charlotte, 51-10. The defense was absolutely stifling for the majority of the game and held the Wolf Pack to 3-12 on third downs, 0-2 on fourth downs and one red-zone score (a FG) in just two opportunities. Nico went 16-23 for 211...

2024-09-08T03:41:31Z

Highlights! Nathan Fletcher dominates Zygimantas Ramaska for debut submission victory | UFC Vegas 97

Nathan Fletcher debuted versus Zygimantas Ramaska earlier tonight (Sat., Sept. 7, 2024) at UFC Vegas 97 LIVE on ESPN/ESPN+ from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. In a dominant showing, Fletcher knocked his debut win via arm triangle choke in the second round. Both men were members of the latest Ultimate Fighter (TUF) cast, but a broken leg in the first round of the tournament disrupted Fletcher’s chances of advancing. The 26-year-old...

2024-09-07T20:35:13Z

2024-09-08T02:59:31Z

Transcript: What Badgers HC Luke Fickell said after 27-13 win over South Dakota

Read everything that Luke Fickell said following the Badgers second win of the season.

2024-09-08T01:26:23Z

Horwitz, Berrios help Blue Jays win 9-5, knock Braves out of wild-card spot

ATLANTA (AP) — Spencer Horwitz homered twice among his four hits, José Berríos pitched six effective innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Atlanta 9-5 on Saturday night to knock the Braves out of the final NL wild-card spot. With just 20 games left to play, the Braves fell one game behind the Mets with New York's 4-0 win over Cincinnati. “We've got 20 games left,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “All we've got to go is 1-0 right now as we go...

2024-09-08T02:45:20Z

No. 3 Texas halts No. 10 Michigan's win streak at 16

Quinn Ewers threw three touchdown passes and No. 3 Texas snapped No. 10 Michigan's nation-best, 16-game winning streak with a resounding 31-12 victory at Ann Arbor, Mich., on Saturday afternoon.

2024-09-07T20:00:17Z

Four burning questions as Texas dominates Michigan: Where do Wolverines go from here at quarterback?

From Quinn Ewers' massive statement on the road to Michigan's 2024 ceiling, let's look ahead after Texas' dominant win

2024-09-07T20:53:35Z

Skylar Diggins-Smith sets Storm assists record in rout of Mercury

Skylar Diggins-Smith broke the Seattle Storm record for most assists in a season in a 90-66 victory Saturday against her former team, the Phoenix Mercury, in Seattle.

2024-09-08T03:45:55Z

Trinity Rodman nets wondergoal, celebrates with Magic Johnson

Trinity Rodman continued her outstanding 2024 on Saturday, scoring a stunning solo goal and assisting a stoppage-time winner for the Washington Spirit to provide a perfect start for new Spirit investor Magic Johnson.

2024-09-07T19:23:51Z

Sky's Angel Reese sidelined with season-ending wrist injury

Angel Reese's stellar rookie season with the Chicago Sky is coming to a premature end. Reese announced she suffered a "season ending injury.

2024-09-08T02:24:09Z

Konrardy hits 54-yard field goal with 6 seconds left to lift Iowa State past No. 21 Iowa, 20-19

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Kyle Konrardy made a 54-yard field goal with six seconds left to give Iowa State a 20-19 victory over No. 21 Iowa on Saturday, only the Cyclones' third victory in the last 11 games against the Hawkeyes. Konrardy, who had missed a 41-yard field-goal attempt in the second quarter, got his chance when the Cyclones (2-0) drove 42 yards on three pass completions from quarterback Rocco Becht after getting the ball at their own...

2024-09-07T23:45:36Z

3 things that stood out in Gophers win over Rhode Island

Minnesota played a clean game across the board on Saturday.

2024-09-07T22:07:08Z

Browns make roster moves ahead of season opener against Cowboys

Team adds Jaelon Darden, Mike Ford and Germain Ifedi to the active roster, and bring back a familiar face to the practice squad.

2024-09-07T17:26:28Z

UFC Vegas 97 results: Natalia Silva puts on striking clinch to shut out Jessica Andrade

Natalia Silva took a big step forward in her career with a shutout performance over Jessica Andrade in the UFC Vegas 97 co-main event.

2024-09-08T01:11:34Z

The Washington Huskies Take Care Of Business Against Eastern Michigan

The Washington Huskies hosted the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Husky Stadium and took care of business 30-9 to improve to 2-0 in the Jedd Fisch era. The Huskies started off the game with a slow start for the second consecutive week before kicking it into gear and scoring TDs in on three straight drives in the third quarter. Despite the slow start the...

2024-09-07T23:36:10Z

Jared Goff chants take over ESPN’s College GameDay in Ann Arbor

“Jared Goff, Jared Goff” chants break out on ESPN’s College GameDay set in Ann Arbor—Ford Field is going to be nuts on Sunday night.

2024-09-07T14:41:28Z

'This is who we are': Texas flashes new identity as Longhorns bully perennial bully Michigan around Big House

Steve Sarkisian committed to making his program more physical, a journey that peaked on Saturday

2024-09-07T23:53:44Z

2024-09-07T13:38:59Z

Saquon Barkley’s teammates were in awe of his three-touchdown Eagles debut

It didn’t take long for Saquon Barkley to make a significant impact in his first season with the Eagles, and his three-touchdown performance in their season-opening win against the Packers impressed the ex-Giants running back’s new teammates. Barkley collected 109 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, while catching another two passes for 23 yards and a touchdown in their 34-29 victory in Brazil, and Will Shipley described Barkley’s...

2024-09-07T20:08:33Z

Previewing the Jets Opposition: San Francisco 49ers

The Jets open the 2024 season on the road against a formidable opponent

2024-09-07T23:11:43Z

Moment of the Game: Will Howard brings a much-needed extra dimension to Ohio State’s offense

I wish for nothing but good things for Kyle McCord, but Will Howard is an upgrade in almost every category.

2024-09-08T02:56:23Z

Cade Klubnik accounts for 7 TDs as No. 25 Clemson rolls past Appalachian St.

Cade Klubnik accounted for seven touchdowns in just one half to lead No. 25 Clemson to a convincing 66-20 victory over visiting Appalachian State in nonconference play on Saturday night.

2024-09-08T04:30:59Z

Yankees blank the Cubs once again

CHICAGO (AP) — Clarke Schmidt and Nestor Cortes combined on a four-hitter, and the New York Yankees clinched their 32nd straight winning season by blanking the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Saturday. Schmidt pitched 4 2/3 innings of four-hit ball in his first big league game since May 26. Cortes (9-10) closed it out in his first relief appearance since 2021. Coupled with Baltimore’s 7-1 loss to Tampa Bay, New York moved back into first in the AL East. The...

2024-09-08T02:44:40Z

Mets win ninth consecutive vs. Reds, could enter Sunday with sole possession of playoff spot

The Mets are now 29-18 since the All-Star break

2024-09-08T01:53:48Z

No one regrets their offseason choice as much as Kenny Pickett with the Steelers

Kenny Pickett's offseason choice looks quite bad in hindsight after how things have worked out with the Steelers.

2024-09-07T22:41:36Z

Packers' QB options with Jordan Love sidelined

Love suffered what is believed to be a sprained MCL late in Friday night's loss to the Eagles.

2024-09-07T06:08:35Z

Washington State unveils new jerseys ahead of kickoff

Some new threads to start your gameday morning.

2024-09-07T15:56:13Z

Davis Warren on Michigan’s loss to Texas: ‘I shot us in the foot’

Davis Warren threw two interceptions against Texas and the passing offense was rarely clicking like it should. Here’s what Warren had to say about his performance.

2024-09-07T21:26:13Z

Pitt storms back to edge Cincinnati

Ben Sauls converted a 35-yard field goal with 17 seconds left to cap a dramatic 22-point comeback and lift the visiting Pittsburgh Panthers to a stunning 28-27 win over the Cincinnati Bearcats in the "River City Rivalry" on Saturday.

2024-09-07T20:30:55Z