Mets stay atop wild-card race with big win against Marlins
The Mets kept their lead over the Cardinals and Giants in the NL wild-card race as they slugged out a win over the Marlins on Tuesday.
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Sources: Texans' Watt (back) to be put on IR
Texans defensive end J.J. Watt will be placed on injured reserve after reinjuring his back, sources confirmed to ESPN, with a source saying, "It doesn't look good."
Miami OF declined invite to join Fernandez on boat
Jose Fernandez was a patron at a Miami River bar and restaurant the night he and two friends were killed in a boat crash, and Marlins teammates had warned against the outing.
Refs threatened to sit Brown over custom cleats
Antonio Brown was told he'd be sidelined for the second half of Sunday's game if he didn't put on regulation cleats, he said Wednesday.
Legends' exit makes LeBron contemplate his time
LeBron James said that the retirements of Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and most recently Kevin Garnett have caused him to think about when he and his contemporaries will play their final games.
Marshall mentoring Jets' new troubled tight end
Brandon Marshall began mentoring Austin Seferian-Jenkins after the tight end was arrested for DUI last Friday, before the Jets claimed him on waivers.
Ronda Rousey wants superfight with 'Cyborg'
Ronda Rousey has not fought since her loss to Holly Holm last November but wants to make a superfight happen between her and Cris "Cyborg" Justino.
How a ring catastrophe turned into a happy ending in New York (1:23)
David Price unable to pitch Red Sox to division title
After an emotional weekend, David Price struggles against the Yankees with a chance to clinch the East for the Red Sox.
NFL executives predict Jay Cutler's future
The clock is ticking on Jay Cutler's time in Chicago. The Bears can release the QB this offseason with minimal impact on their future cap. They don't, however, have a ready-made replacement.
Breakout picks from small-sample-size studs
Lions RB Theo Riddick and Broncos pass-rusher Shane Ray have shined in limited snaps. Which other part-time standouts could grow into larger roles? Bill Barnwell breaks it down.
Stamkos says Canada's win 'wasn't our best'
Don't be fooled by the 3-1 score. Canada needs to make better decisions with the puck, limit its turnovers and win more puck battles in Game 2 against Europe at the World Cup.
Bayern still winning, but differently
Pep Guardiola's out, Carlo Ancelotti's in at Bayern (at Atletico Madrid, 2:45 p.m ET, ESPN2). Subtle tactics changes could change the club's course.
Dortmund, Real Madrid play out thriller
Real Madrid made mistakes but were heading for a win at Dortmund until Andre Schurrle's late goal resulted in a 2-2 draw, writes Dermot Corrigan.
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With Watt out, Houston could lean on Clowney
The Texans rely on their defense to win games, and with J.J. Watt and Brian Cushing out, it might be time to rely on Jadeveon Clowney.
Clayton believes loss of Watt is devastating for Texans (1:53)
How to stop Louisville QB Lamar Jackson
Louisville QB Lamar Jackson has been putting up video-game numbers this season. Now, it's Clemson's turn to try to stop the Heisman front-runner (Saturday, 8 ET, ABC & WatchESPN).
Better four-game stretch: Lamar Jackson or Deshaun Watson?
No question Louisville's Lamar Jackson has started hot this season, but has he been more valuable to his team through four games than Clemson's Deshaun Watson was to end 2015?
What's better than a grand slam? How about four? (0:49)
Matz to undergo season-ending elbow surgery
New York Mets left-hander Steven Matz has elected to undergo surgery to remove bone spurs from his pitching elbow and will not return this season, the team announced Tuesday.
Cavs players keep Game 7 on repeat
As it became popular for Cleveland Cavaliers fans to rewatch the remarkable Game 7 of the NBA Finals, players have also rewound their DVRs, still in awe of what happened.
LeBron looks ahead to final stage of career (0:36)
Is Anthony Davis really an inch taller this season? (1:19)
Broncos leap Patriots for No. 1 in Power Rankings
The Broncos, one of five unbeaten teams, regain leaguewide bragging rights by taking over as the No. 1 team in this week's NFL Power Rankings.
Jim Mora goes on another epic rant (1:45)
USC's playoff hopes will have to wait another year
The struggles continue for Clay Helton and USC. After losing to Utah to fall to 1-3, the Trojans are one of 11 teams axed from CFP consideration by The Eliminator.
What in the world is going on at USC?
Clay Helton billed himself as the no-Hollywood coach, but his first year at USC has had more drama and plot twists than expected, leaving many to wonder about his future with the Trojans.
Sources: Orgeron made call to fire OC Cameron
LSU interim football coach Ed Orgeron made the call not to retain offensive coordinator Cam Cameron after taking over the Tigers program.
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Phelps: Warned Lochte to 'keep head on straight'
Michael Phelps said he warned Ryan Lochte about "not doing anything bad" a few days before Lochte's early-morning drunken antics at the Rio Olympics.
Jose Fernandez reminded us of all that is good about baseball
Jose Fernandez brought together players from all over the globe and showed us how to have some fun, because it is, after all, just a game.
Fernandez-signed baseballs wash up on shore
Four baseballs signed by Jose Fernandez washed up on Miami Beach about 1 mile from where the Marlins pitcher and two others died in a boating accident Sunday.
Fernandez public visitations set for Wednesday
Fans will get two opportunities this week to pay their respects to Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, who died Sunday in a boating accident.
Allardyce saga with England is sad
After waiting so long for the job he felt he deserved, Sam Allardyce's world unravelled. And that, writes Iain Macintosh, is sad for several reasons.
England's Allardyce follows footsteps of short-tenured coaches
Sam Allardyce's abrupt dismissal after one match as England's soccer coach isn't unique. The sports landscape is littered with coaches who didn't last long on the job.
Galaxy, Timbers plummet; Seattle soars
Huge drops for the LA Galaxy and Portland Timbers highlight Jason Davis' MLS Power Rankings this week, with the Seattle Sounders hopping up to No. 7.
Clay: Week 4 fantasy tips on all 32 teams
Mike Clay has important Week 4 fantasy tips for all 32 NFL teams, including advice on Jeremy Hill, Ezekiel Elliott and Carson Wentz.
30 days without Tom Brady: What makes Belichick great? Just ask Brady
For a 30-day stretch, the Patriots QB won't take an NFL snap. But don't despair. Every day we'll give you a little bit of Tom Brady -- what he's up to, his career, his team, how we got to this point.
McGregor opens as -125 favorite vs. Alvarez
Conor McGregor is set to open as the -125 favorite over Eddie Alvarez in their lightweight championship bout at UFC 205.
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Chris Low ESPN Senior Staff Writer
Increasingly, you hear references to the "Nick Saban effect" and the way his four national championships in the past seven years has ratcheted up pressure on coaches like never before. Well, with Les Miles' firing at LSU, that means there have been a staggering 24 head coaching changes in the SEC since Saban arrived at Alabama in 2007. And seven of the coaches leaving or being fired had won either a national title or SEC title during their career.
Jake Trotter ESPN Staff Writer
In four meetings as Big 12 opponents, the average margin of victory between Oklahoma and TCU is 3.8 points. No team has won by more than a touchdown, either.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Bills have signed offensive lineman Michael Ola from the Giants' practice squad to fill their vacant 53-man roster spot.
John Keim ESPN Staff Writer
Redskins placekicker Dustin Hopkins was named the NFC's Special Teams player of the week after making all five of his field goals in a 29-27 win over the New York Giants on Sunday. Hopkins has made all 11 of his field goal attempts this season. It's his first such award.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Bill Belichick on Rex Ryan's impression of him Monday: "I'm just focused on getting ready for the Bills. I'm not really in tune to all that. I'm sure it's important to all you guys."
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Bill Belichick says Bills' offense under Anthony Lynn "looks pretty much the same," but notes they played "a little faster, a little more aggressively with the same plays."
Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer
Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week. He threw for over 300 yards and a pair of touchdowns against the Steelers Sunday. Has 5 TDs, 0 INTs through three games.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Texas Tech will host two ESPN 100 prospects for visits, beginning tomorrow: Trae Young (No. 15) and Victor Bailey Jr. (No. 90).
Gruden: Playing Watt would be a tough call
Jon Gruden offers his take on how he would handle J.J. Watt's back injury from a coach's perspective.
Yankee Stadium proposal nearly goes wrong
Fans at the Red Sox-Yankees game frantically looked for, and eventually found, the engagement ring that was dropped and momentarily lost by a man proposing to his girlfriend.
Fan trolls Alvarez; McGregor amused
Conor McGregor was more than happy to see a fan heckle UFC featherweight champion Eddie Alvarez during a news conference to announce their fight at UFC 205 in November.
Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
Watch Joe Maddon discuss John Lackey's final reg season start and his team's 6-4 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
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Noah Syndergaard beat the Marlins in a different way than he usually does. Syndergaard won with called strikes. He got called strikes on 47 percent of taken pitches, the 2nd-highest called strike rate in his career. Syndergaard repeatedly painted the outside corner (52 percent called strike rate, best in any start in his career). Marlins hitters went 2-for-14 against his fastball (opponents were 13-for-37 in his previous 3 starts)
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Justin Verlander looked sharp on Tuesday. He had a season-high 12 strikeouts, dominating the Indians with a fastball that averaged 94.8 MPH (his 4th-highest average this season). Verlander got 7 swinging strikeouts on fastballs in the upper third of the zone, his most in a game since the 2009 season. His 33% miss rate on pitches in the upper-third of the zone this season ranks 3rd in the majors. His .120 opponents' batting average on those pitches ranks 2nd.
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The power of sport: Andy Hoffman, father of Jack Hoffman, the 7-year-old boy battling brain cancer who scored a touchdown in the Nebraska spring game in 2013, started the Team Jack Foundation. He explains the impact of that moment as the foundation has raised $3 million for pediatric brain cancer research. Hoffman was honored Tuesday with the NASCAR Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. Jack just turned 11 this week.
Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
Watch John Lackey discuss his season with the Cubs.
Adam Rubin ESPN Staff Writer
Jay Bruce had a two-run homer and two-hit game as he makes progress after an ice-cold start with the Mets.
Joe McDonald ESPN Staff Writer
Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby discusses the 3-1 win over Team Europe.
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The Kentucky-Alabama series is one of the most lopsided in SEC history. The Crimson Tide hold a 36-2-1 all-time record in the series. The Wildcats head to Tuscaloosa this weekend, a place where they've never won. Although the programs don't share much resemblance, they do have one thing in common: Bear Bryant is the winningest coach at each school.
Jerry Crasnick ESPN Senior Writer
The Marlins will be eliminated from postseason play if San Francisco wins tonight. Given the tragic events of this week, manager Don Mattingly is having a hard time finding perspective.
Kyle Bonagura ESPN Staff Writer
USC RT Zach Banner was disappointed to see former players trashing the program. He got into a lengthy back-and-forth with LenDale White over the weekend and was asked about it on Tuesday. "Don't abandon ship," he said in a message directed at former players.
Adam Rubin ESPN Staff Writer
Noah Syndergaard reacts to allowing one run in six innings Tuesday in his return from strep throat. His next start will be either the wild-card game or, if the Mets need it, the final day of the regular season.
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
David Ortiz: "I went 0-for-5 today, so I don't got s--- to talk about." How about going 0-for-5 in opener of his final series at Yankee Stadium? "That ain't fun."
Andrew Marchand ESPN Senior Writer
When David Ortiz strolled to the plate, representing the go-ahead run with two outs in the ninth, Yankees manager Joe Girardi thought, "I was like, 'What are the chances he is coming up in this situation. It is kind of the way fate had it tonight." Ortiz struck out against Tyler Clippard to end the game, preventing the Red Sox from clinching the AL East.
Craig Custance ESPN Senior Writer
Carey Price's record remains perfect for Team Canada in best-on-best international play following the World Cup win over Europe in game one of the final. He's been the final piece to the puzzle for an incredible generation of Canadian hockey players.