Stephen A. Smith Says Kawhi Leonard Escaped Clippers Cap Scandal Unscathed
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith criticized the NBA’s punishment of Kawhi Leonard following the Clippers’ salary cap scandal, noting Leonard paid $700,000 in restitution and moved to Toronto while the team lost $30 million, five draft picks, and its owner for a year.
Alonso Swaps Autographs, Beers and Orioles Tickets for His 300th Home Run Ball
Pete Alonso hit his 300th career home run at Citi Field on Tuesday and later traded signed bats, balls, beers and Orioles VIP tickets to the three Mets fans who caught the ball.
WWE’s Roxanne Perez Asks Fans for Space Off the Clock Ahead of Las Vegas Title Match
Ahead of her AAA Reina de Reinas title shot in Las Vegas, WWE’s Roxanne Perez asked fans to respect wrestlers’ privacy at hotels and airports while still embracing meet-and-greets at arenas.
Pete Alonso Returns to Citi Field as Orioles Face Struggling Mets
Pete Alonso and the Orioles visit Citi Field Tuesday to face a Mets team leaning on Juan Soto, as both clubs battle inconsistent pitching late in the season.
Rangers Host Red Sox in Arlington With Playoff Stakes on the Line
The Texas Rangers host the Boston Red Sox in Arlington tonight at 8:05 p.m. ET, with both teams still in playoff contention.
Arch Manning’s Laugh Over Viral Sarkisian-Rowe AI Edit Draws Backlash
Arch Manning laughed while describing a viral AI-edited video showing Texas coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN reporter Holly Rowe, drawing online criticism after the Longhorns’ comeback win over Ohio State.
Sarkisian Reverses Course on Ohio State Scheduling After Texas’ Comeback Win
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian is praising the decision to schedule Ohio State after the Longhorns’ 24-23 comeback win in Austin, a reversal from his criticism of the same scheduling choice after last season’s playoff snub.
Croatian Model Ivana Knoll Attends Eagles’ Season-Opening Win Over Commanders
Croatian model and DJ Ivana Knoll attended the Eagles’ 24-22 season-opening win over the Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field.
Kaepernick Recounts Mother’s Push to Date Taylor Swift During Detroit Appearance
At a Detroit event Saturday, Colin Kaepernick discussed passages from his upcoming memoir describing his mother’s preference for him to date white women, including her suggestion that he pursue Taylor Swift.
Malik Nabers Returns From Torn ACL, Catches Six Passes as Giants Beat Cowboys 28-20
Malik Nabers made his return from a torn ACL on Sunday, catching six passes for 69 yards as the Giants beat the Cowboys 28-20 in coach John Harbaugh’s debut.
Giants Snap Years of Week 1 Misery With 28-20 Win Over Cowboys
The Giants beat the Cowboys 28-20 at MetLife Stadium in John Harbaugh’s debut, ending years of Week 1 losses to Dallas and Dak Prescott.
Watson Throws Interception on Fifth Snap as Browns’ Season-Opening Trouble Continues
Deshaun Watson threw an interception just five plays into the Browns’ 2026 opener against Jacksonville, adding to a rocky stretch that included booing fans and criticism from former coach Rex Ryan.
Sarkisian Skips ESPN Interview After Texas Upsets Ohio State
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian skipped a full post-game interview with ESPN after the Longhorns came back from 21 points down to upset No. 1 Ohio State, a moment that followed a similar brush-off at halftime.
Oregon and Ohio State Suffer Upsets as Michigan Notches Season-Opening Statement Win
No. 6 Oregon lost to Oklahoma State in Stillwater and No. 1 Ohio State fell to Texas in Austin, while Michigan beat No. 11 Oklahoma at home in Ann Arbor, scrambling the early college football rankings.
Texas Hosts Top-Ranked Ohio State in Rematch of Last Year’s Season Opener
Texas hosts top-ranked Ohio State in a rematch of last year’s 14-7 season-opening game, with both teams coming off lopsided wins to open this season.
WWE’s Omos Vows to Take On Rey Mysterio at Triplemania 34 in Las Vegas
WWE’s Omos will face Rey Mysterio Friday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena as part of Triplemania 34, aiming to reclaim his AAA roster spot after a suspension tied to their ongoing feud.
Sophie Cunningham Responds to Being Called the WNBA’s ‘Sex Symbol’
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham discussed being labeled the WNBA’s “sex symbol” during an interview on Colin Cowherd’s podcast, explaining why she embraces rather than resists the image.
Al Leiter Recalls His 9/11 Journey From LaGuardia to a Cab Ride Past the Burning Towers
Former Mets pitcher Al Leiter recounted his September 11, 2001 journey from a secret flight home to see his daughter’s first day of school to a cab ride past the burning Twin Towers as he tried to reach a game in Pittsburgh.
Nattie Fights Faby Apache, La Hiedra and Roxanne Perez for AAA Title Shot in Las Vegas
WWE’s Nattie faces Faby Apache, La Hiedra and Roxanne Perez in a fatal four-way in Las Vegas on Friday, with the winner earning a shot at the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship at Worlds Collide.
Fever Guard Sophie Cunningham Debuts New Podcast With Trainer Drew Hanlen
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham launched a new podcast, “No Hesitation,” with trainer Drew Hanlen after her previous show with West Wilson ended amid the two publicly disagreeing over transgender athletes in women’s sports.
Trump Claims Dallas Rally Beat NFL Opener as Patriots Fall 0-1 in Ugly Season Debut
President Trump said his Dallas rally outdrew the NFL’s season opener, a Thursday night that also saw the Patriots fall to 0-1, the Rams-49ers game head to Netflix from Australia, and Aaron Rodgers discuss his past relationship with Danica Patrick.
Josh Jacobs Pleads No Contest to Domestic Charges in Brown County Court, NFL Suspension Likely Next
Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and property damage charges in Brown County, a resolution that clears the criminal case but leaves him facing likely NFL suspension.
Lucha Libre’s Biggest Night Comes to Las Vegas as AAA’s Triplemania 34 Debuts in the U.S.
AAA’s Triplemania 34 makes its U.S. debut Friday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas before moving to Mexico City for Night 2, with WWE broadcaster Corey Graves explaining the appeal of Lucha Libre to new audiences.
Dodgers Place Shohei Ohtani on Injured List With Arm Discomfort Ahead of Playoff Push
The Dodgers placed Shohei Ohtani on the injured list with right arm discomfort, with manager Dave Roberts hopeful the star can return around Sept. 22 ahead of the team’s playoff push.