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2017 fantasy football top-200 PPR rankings
We take the average of our five designated rankers -- Matthew Berry, Mike Clay, Tristan H. Cockcroft, Eric Karabell and Field Yates -- to create the official ESPN top 200 for point-per-reception leagues.
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Week 1 fantasy football RB rankings
Where does Ezekiel Elliott rank among running backs heading into the opening week of the NFL season?
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Cavaliers
NBA
Isaiah Thomas’ hip injury is potentially far more serious than you know
The newest Cavs guard says he'll return as the same player he was, but history doesn't bode well as he battles a potentially career-threatening hip injury.
MLB
MLB
Olney: Why MLB must come down hard on Red Sox for juiced-up sign-stealing
'Everybody's doing it' isn't an acceptable response because, quite frankly, not everybody's doing it, and certainly not in the manner the Red Sox were.
Red Sox
MLB
John Farrell: Red Sox conducting an internal investigation into the electronic sign-stealing operation. On any team, Farrell says some players "more adept" than others at picking up signs.
Red Sox
MLB
Kellerman: Red Sox's sign-stealing 'the definition of cheating.'
ESPN analyst Max Kellerman points to Boston's use of electronic devices to distinguish between its methods and what others might deem as strategy.
NFL
NFL
Barnwell: A Super Bowl case for all 32 teams
Did you know the Falcons and Jets entered 2016 with identical odds of winning the Super Bowl? Things change fast in the NFL. Here's what needs to happen for each to play into February.
NFL
Projecting the 2017 NFL season, 1-32
Over/under picks. Bold predictions. NFL execs unfiltered. QB depth chart rankings. Go-to plays. It's all here for every NFL team.
NFL
Who has the inside track on MVP?
Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr, Ben Roethlisberger and Dak Prescott each have a strong case for the league's MVP. So what do the numbers tell us?
US Open
Tennis
Nadal easily beats teen to reach US Open semis
Rafael Nadal had about as easy a time as possible in the US Open quarterfinals, beating 19-year-old Russian Andrey Rublev 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 in a little more than 1½ hours to close in on a showdown with Roger Federer.
Tennis
Nadal: It's strange I've never played Roger here.
It's hard to believe Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have never faced each other at the US Open. Is this the year that trend comes to an end?
US Open
Vandeweghe into semifinals with upset
CoCo Vandeweghe made it three Americans into the U.S. Open women's semifinals, beating top-seeded Karolina Pliskova 7-6 (4), 6-3 on Wednesday.
Wednesday's Matches
Stanford
College Football
NCAAF
How Jim Harbaugh and Richard Sherman took down mighty USC
Ten years ago, thanks to a brash young coach and a wide receiver who would find NFL stardom at cornerback, Stanford beat mighty USC in what was college football's biggest upset ever.
NCAAF
Flashback: Stanford's epic upset vs. USC.
Take a look back 10 years to when Jim Harbaugh's Stanford squad shocked USC in one of college football's biggest upsets ever.
College Football
The Bottom 10 is back! (The Longhorns and Aggies are not)
From Tom Herman's disappointing debut to Texas A&M's collapse to Baylor's shocking loss to an FCS foe, Texas' football teams got off to a rough start in 2017.
Ravens
NFL
Stephen A. says Kap's silence on girlfriend's tweet problematic.
Stephen A. Smith says he wouldn't have signed Colin Kaepernick if he were the owner of the Ravens.
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
Seahawks' Michael Bennett is an activist disguised as a football player
He's uncomfortable with the world and wants everyone else to feel that way too.
Week 1 preview
NFL
NFL Insiders predict upsets, fantasy surprises, flops, more
Should New England be on upset alert against Kansas City? Which team will make a quarterback change first? Our experts predict Week 1 -- and beyond.
NFL
FPI ranks best games of Week 1
The latest installment of Seahawks-Packers is the NFL's highest-quality Week 1 game, according to FPI projections.
Patriots
NFL
Patriots return after a wild offseason.
The Super Bowl champion Patriots are primed for another run as New England brought back most of its star players and added some new faces.
MLB
MLB
Will Bryce Harper go all Kirk Gibson on the Dodgers? Injured stars who could rock October
In the postseason, it's all hands on deck. Here are this year's banged-up ballplayers who could become the next hobbled heroes of autumn.
Cubs
MLB
Javier Baez, the major league shortstop, has finally arrived
One of the league's best defenders was struggling to make routine plays while filling in for Addison Russell. It turns out he just needed more time.
WNBA Playoffs
Begin Wednesday on ESPN2
Why Dallas and Phoenix are first-round favorites
The WNBA playoffs tip off Wednesday with a pair of single-elimination games. The Mercury, the strongest of the four teams in the first round, and the Wings are expected to continue their regular-season dominance over the Storm and Mystics.
Wednesday's Games
UConn
Women's College Hoops
From UConn legend to leading analyst, Lobo gets Hall call
Rebecca Lobo thought she was a typical college kid, but she turned out to be exceptional. Now, Lobo enters the Naismith Hall of Fame as a women's basketball icon and one of the leading voices in the sport.
College Football
College Football
Oklahoma, Ohio State headline monster Week 2 slate.
Three top 25 matchups highlight an exciting mix of games on Saturday.
Power Rankings: Bama stays in familiar spot
Surprise, surprise. Nick Saban's juggernaut remains atop college football after its takedown of Florida State. Meanwhile, the Big Ten lands three teams among the nation's seven best.
UAB
College Football
Tim Alexander keeps his promise to UAB football, and to himself
The Blazers played their first game in more than two years on Saturday. It's fitting that Alexander -- their biggest advocate, who was paralyzed in a car accident in 2006 -- led them onto the field.
Men's College Hoops
Should high-level prospects go to proven powers or try something different?
Michael Porter Jr. and Collin Sexton aren't going to Kentucky or Duke or any other big-time power. Instead, they will take the floor for Missouri and Alabama. Others have traveled this road. But is it the right path?
United States
Soccer
United States
Soccer
ESPN FC
Arena must learn from U.S. setbacks
Bruce Arena made mistakes in a tough week for the U.S., but his sole goal is qualifying for the World Cup. The Americans remain on track to do that.
FiveThirtyEight
FiveThirtyEight
U.S. men’s soccer team bungling its way to World Cup
The draw against Honduras means the USMNT doesn’t need to panic, but even if they qualify, they’ve got a lot of problems to solve.
Cowboys
NFL
Cowboys
NFL
What you need to know about the Ezekiel Elliott situation
What happens now that an arbitrator has upheld Zeke's suspension? All your burning questions on the next steps in the process answered here.
Cowboys
NFL
Elliott's hands tied by CBA.
Stephen A. Smith says Elliott will serve his six-game suspension no matter what.
Washington St
College Football
Leach talks Sasquatch and aliens.
Washington State coach Mike Leach turns to mythical creatures in his press conference, not ruling out life elsewhere.
Rockets
NBA
Rockets
NBA
Is $2 billion the new rate for an NBA franchise? Don't count on it
Are the multibillion-dollar sales of the Rockets and Clippers outliers or signals of a new market for NBA franchises? Owners looking for the next record deal should temper their expectations.
Rockets
NBA
What record sale means for Rockets' future and other owners
The Rockets have been sold for the highest price in league history. Kevin Pelton explores how that affects the franchise and the NBA's future.
Knicks
NBA
Knicks
NBA
The NBA's final offseason question is, 'What happens with Carmelo?'
With September upon us, Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks continue their staring contest.
Knicks
NBA
As of late last week, the Knicks were 'not close' on a Carmelo Anthony trade, per league sources. The Milwaukee Bucks had emerged as a potential third team at one point, per league sources, but there was no traction towards a deal. One name that came up in those (very) preliminary talks? Bucks forward Jabari Parker, per league sources. It's unclear if the Knicks asked for Parker or if the Bucks offered him; either way, talks did not progress.
Hurricane Harvey
Texans
NFL
Watt: Seeing Hurricane Harvey's impact hit hard.
Texans DE J.J. Watt describes his feelings while handing out supplies to people directly affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Texans
NFL
Watt's relief effort hits $17M, sets $20M goal
J.J. Watt's online fundraiser to aid victims of Hurricane Harvey had raised more than $17 million as of Saturday evening, reaching his updated goal.
Rockets
NBA
Rockets' Harden giving $1M for Harvey relief
Rockets point guard James Harden said he will donate $1 million to the city of Houston for Hurricane Harvey relief.
Boxing
David Benavidez aims to be youngest super middleweight champion ever
All eyes are on Benavidez as he tries to set a super middleweight record against Ronald Gavril.
UFC 215
Saturday, Sept. 9th
MMA
My life as a fighter: Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez, fighting Jeremy Stephens at UFC 215 on Saturday, knows he's in "the fourth quarter" of his career. The 35-year-old spoke with ESPN about the high and lows of his career, issues including weight cuts and injuries, and what's next.
UFC 215
Saturday, Sept. 9th
Johnson vs. Borg statistical breakdown
Which fighter in the UFC 215 main event has the statistical advantage? FightMetric evaluates the offensive styles -- specifically, striking ability and takedowns -- of flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson and challenger Ray Borg.
Presidents Cup rosters
Sept. 28-Oct.1 @ Liberty National
Golf
Making the case for Presidents Cup captains' picks
The hardest job for Presidents Cup captains Steve Stricker and Nick Price might be making their wild-card selections. Who should get the nod?
Golf
Dustin Johnson leads Team USA
Ten players automatically qualified on Monday for the United States Presidents Cup team, including major champions Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas.
Golf
Jason Day highlights International team roster
Ten players also automatically qualified on Monday for the International Presidents Cup team, including major champions Jason Day, Adam Scott, Charl Schwartzel and Louis Oosthuizen.
NHL
The biggest losers of the NHL offseason
From depleted depth in Washington and Pittsburgh to a lack of defensive improvements elsewhere, these teams, players and coaches now seem further from a Stanley Cup.
REDEF + ESPN
Peterson's homecoming and stadium questions in Houston
Adrian Peterson is ready to return to Minnesota, plus looking at financial priorities in Houston: Read that and more in your daily mix from the world of sports in the REDEF newsletter.
Top Headlines
- Bennett: Cops drew guns on me for no reason
- Thomas on trade to Cavaliers: 'It still hurts'
- Quin: WR Fitzgerald asks to be hit high, not low
- OBJ misses practice, still hopes to play Week 1
- Bucs-Dolphins postponed, now set for Week 11
- Garrett: Elliott 'very focused' during practice
- 2017 Insider fantasy football cheat sheet
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On This Date: Sept. 6, 1995
- Focus on Sport/Getty Images
Cal Ripken plays in 2,131st game, beats record
At home, in front of an adoring crowd, Ripken replaced the iconic Lou Gehrig as baseball's all-time iron man, sparking a spontaneous and unforgettable 22-minute tour around the warning track.
Barry Bonds' last home run
- AP Photo/David Zalubowski
The unlikely story of how No. 762 became Barry Bonds' final home run
Baseball's all-time home run king hit his last round-tripper 10 years ago this week in Denver. How he came to hit it -- and what happened to the ball -- tells us so much about a tarnished and often forgettable record.
NFL Uni Watch
- Brett Carlsen/Getty Images
The annual Uni Watch NFL season preview
While every color change and uniform schedule is here, you will also see what it means for an NFL team to bust out the Flyswatter.
