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How a phone call to an escort service led to Hugh Freeze's downfall
In a strange twist, an attorney for Houston Nutt and a diehard Mississippi State fan revealed a phone call to an escort service that led to the ouster of the Rebels coach.
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Cavaliers
NBA
Cavaliers
NBA
Is Kyrie Irving one trade away from his Kobe moment?
Is Kyrie good enough to run his own team and win? His "Mamba mentality" suggests one thing, but the stats haven't backed it up yet.
Cavaliers
NBA
Stephen A.'s passionate response to LeBron.
Stephen A. Smith does not hesitate to double down when responding to LeBron James' tweet that implies Smith is inaccurate in his reporting.
Cavaliers
NBA
Lowe: The Irving trades that could actually happen
Cleveland wants a king's ransom in a deal. Here is a look at the Cavs' potential trade partners.
MLB Trade Deadline
MLB
Who would say no? Dealing for the best aces at the deadline
To land a pitcher such as Yu Darvish, Justin Verlander or Sonny Gray, it will take a substantial return of prospects.
Orioles
MLB
Throw in the towel: Teams that should be deadline sellers
Clubs with fading playoff hopes shouldn't cling to stars such as closer Zach Britton; they need to start working the phones. Here's who needs to run up the white flag.
MLB
For Pirates and Royals, dealing current stars for future value isn't simple
The two small-market teams are caught in no-man's land, with just a few days to decide if the best option is gambling on the current roster or beefing up the farm system.
Tuesday's Top Moments
MLB
Gordon makes diving catch while blowing a bubble.
Making great catches is too easy for Alex Gordon, so he ups the difficulty of robbing Ian Kinsler by chewing gum and blowing a bubble.
MLB
Bryant ejected for first time in career.
Kris Bryant is called for a strikeout, prompting him to argue with umpire Lance Barksdale and eventually get ejected.
MLB
Frazier hits into triple play.
In his first at-bat at home as a member of the Yankees, Todd Frazier starts a triple play with a grounder that still scores Matt Holliday in the second inning.
Cowboys
NFL
Cowboys
NFL
Jason Garrett repeats answer eight times in response to Lucky Whitehead move
The Cowboys coach made it clear that Whitehead will not be returning to the team, and he was in no mood to elaborate on the decision.
Cowboys
NFL
Does Whitehead deserve a second chance?
Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett is sticking to his decision to part ways with Lucky Whitehead even after he was falsely accused.
Cowboys
NFL
Cowboys open training camp with no doubts: It's 'Dak's team'
A year ago, he arrived at Cowboys training camp just trying to figure things out. Now second-year QB Dak Prescott is an established team leader.
Steelers
NFL
The $40 million question: Who will pay up for Le'Veon Bell?
The Steelers star would like to be paid like a No. 1 RB and a No. 2 WR ... combined.
NFL
NFL
53-man roster projections, camp previews for all 32 NFL teams
Who's on the bubble? Which rookie could surprise? NFL Nation reporters take a crack at a preliminary roster projection and preview what to expect in training camp for every team.
Panthers
NFL
From a 'Duck' car to a ride from mom: How Panthers arrived at camp
How did the Panthers get to training camp? Some hired a car service, others came in custom-painted vehicles and one rookie just got dropped off by mom.
49ers
NFL
NFL ownership needs to answer questions about Kaepernick.
Josina Anderson and Ryan Clark explain why NFL owners and management need to make themselves accessible in order to find out why Colin Kaepernick can't land a job.
Cavaliers
Reaction to Rose signing
Cavaliers
NBA
Latest NBA free-agent moves: How will Derrick Rose fit with Cavs?
Kevin Pelton provides team-by-team analysis of every major and minor deal in Week 4 of free agency.
Cavaliers
NBA
Rose doesn't close the gap against Warriors.
Will Cain believes Rose going to the Cavaliers helps Cleveland contend against the Celtics, but not Golden State.
Tuesday's WNBA Games
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
50 Greatest Black Athletes: Steph over LeBron?
As we unveil spots 30-21, our survey of 10,000 adults reveals some surprising results.
Warriors
NBA
So you think you know Kevin Durant?
The more you know about Kevin Durant, who is bringing his star power to India to promote basketball and the NBA, the more you can see how he became a genuine global icon.
United States
Soccer
ESPN FC
Dempsey is still so vital for U.S.
Clint Dempsey's been a bonafide game changer in this Gold Cup, which we knew he would. If we're honest, he always has been for the U.S. national team.
ICC Matches
AS Roma
Soccer
Tumminello wins it with last-gasp goal for Roma.
Shortly after Tottenham evens the game in stoppage time, Marco Tumminello gives Roma the lead right back en route to a 3-2 victory.
Soccer
Thomas Muller's brace lifts Bayern.
Despite a spirited rally from Chelsea, Bayern Munich held on for an entertaining 3-2 win in ICC play.
Poker
WSOP winner's friends turn $60 show of support into $40K each
A group of college friends who helped 2017 World Series of Poker main event winner Scott Blumstein pay his entry fee had their show of support rewarded in a big way.
NBA
Billups tells SC6 he didn't know Kyrie wanted to be traded.
On SC6, Chauncey Billups corrects a recent report that stated he was aware Kyrie Irving wanted to be traded during Billups' interview to become the Cavaliers president.
NBA Draft
How a 7-foot Icelandic farmer is cultivating unlikely NBA dreams
Less than than four years removed from herding sheep and driving snowmobiles, Tryggvi Hlinason is now the future of Icelandic basketball.
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SATURDAY, AUG. 26
Boxing
McGregor: Mayweather will be 'sparked unconscious'
Conor McGregor and his promoter Dana White make a case for a KO victory come Aug. 26.
Mayweather-McGregor
Big bets keep coming for McGregor in Vegas
The vast majority of the bets made and money wagered have been on Conor McGregor to pull a massive upset against Floyd Mayweather on Aug. 26.
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Dana White had to buy his own tickets for Mayweather-McGregor.
Dana White tells Brett Okamoto about the ticketing issues that plagued Las Vegas during the lead up to Mayweather-Pacquaio, which is causing everyone to buy their own tickets for the fight on August 26.
Alabama
NCAAF
Nine years of Alabama dominance.
In the last nine years, Alabama has ranked No. 1 in the AP Poll an astounding 58 times. Take a look at the Tide's place in the rankings every week to see just how remarkable Nick Saban's bunch has been.
Big Ten Football
NCAAF
Media days: Best-dressed players, country music talk and more
From Ohio State players making their case for best dressed to commissioner Jim Delany addressing the state of the conference, we're on top of the biggest stories.
NCAAF
Five storylines to watch at media days
Ohio State is the big favorite to win the Big Ten (pause for Penn State fans to smack their heads), and that's just one of many topics to be covered.
NCAAF
Forecast for 2017: Good luck beating the Buckeyes
Ohio State and Penn State both bring back loaded rosters. But Wisconsin and Michigan have high hopes, too. Who'll ultimately rule the Big Ten?
College Recruiting
LaMelo Ball, a Kentucky haul and other big things to watch this week in Las Vegas
There's a member of the Ball family in action, and we all know there is a possibility for fireworks. Plus, Kentucky is chasing a package deal.
NFL
Panthers
NFL
Cam Newton still on the mend but won't be carrying excess weight into 2017
Cam Newton's improved conditioning heading into training camp has coach Ron Rivera and the Panthers excited.
Giants
NFL
Changes coming for Giants in Year 2 of Camp McAdoo
Giants second-year coach Ben McAdoo believes in keeping things fresh for his players and has added a few wrinkles to training camp.
Eagles
NFL
Carson Wentz on pitch count 'to some extent' during training camp
Carson Wentz set a franchise record with 607 passing attempts as a rookie, so the Eagles plan to monitor his usage during practices this summer.
Thomas Muller's brace lifts Bayern.
Despite a spirited rally from Chelsea, Bayern Munich held on for an entertaining win.
MLB
Jose Altuve passes Aaron Judge as MVP favorite
What Altuve is doing in the Year of the Home Run is way more fun. But of course, Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton remind us why it has been fun.
Lakers
NBA
How Lonzo Ball energized a sagging franchise
Season tickets are sold out, and the buzz about rookie Lonzo Ball has Lakers fans wanting a prime seat for a new era in team history.
The Open
Golf
Please, sports fans -- don't place usual golf expectations on Jordan Spieth
He will not catch Jack Nicklaus. He will not be the next Tiger Woods. But here is what we do know is possible for the young star after his latest major triumph.
Golf
Spieth turns the tables, wins Open in a classic
How did Jordan Spieth turn a 1-shot deficit with five holes left into a 3-shot victory? The 23-year-old delivered one of the most memorable finishes The Open has ever seen.
English Premier League
- ESPN FC
Title impact of top Prem signings
Title-contending Premier League clubs paid up for Alvaro Morata and Romelu Lukaku, among others. How will these players fit with their new sides?
Major League Soccer
- ESPN FC
Pro/rel aspect made $4B bid a non-starter
MLS was offered $4 billion for its broadcasting rights -- if the league implements promotion/relegation. Jeff Carlisle asks if it's a serious offer.
espnw
ESPNW
Still competing, three years after an ALS diagnosis
In 2014, when the Ice Bucket Challenge was gaining steam, marathoner Andrea Peet learned she had ALS. Since then, the viral challenge has raised millions to fight the disease, and Peet is still competing.
Redef + ESPN
Cricket's historian and the O.J. obsession
Remembering the man who rewrote the history of cricket, plus Rio's warning to the world: Read that and more in your daily mix from the world of sports in the REDEF newsletter.
Top Headlines
- Jones, Lesnar both interested in potential fight
- Suns' Knight has torn ACL, likely out for season
- Yanks' Frazier has memorable 1st home at-bat
- Davis optimistic about Pelicans, 'tired of losing'
- Harbaugh eyes Michigan trip to Paris next year
- Cleared Whitehead: Cowboys called me 'a liar'
- Five worst deals of NBA free agency
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On This Date: July 25, 1966
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Ted Williams inducted into Hall of Fame
Williams played 21 seasons for the Red Sox, though he missed almost five seasons due to military service. He was named to 19 All-Star Games, won the AL MVP twice and was a career .344 hitter.
Trade could unleash the best Melo
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How a Rockets trade could unlock 'Team USA' Carmelo Anthony
If the Knicks and Rockets reach a deal, Carmelo Anthony would instantly become the second or third option in Houston -- a move that could turn him into the best version of himself.
Béisbol Experience
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Gary Sanchez's long road to the Bronx
Few players have made as much of a splash with a rookie campaign as Gary Sanchez. But last year's blockbuster two months were the result of years of work adapting to baseball in the U.S. and climbing through the Yankees' minor league system.
Most meaningful NFL stats
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The NFL stats that matter most
These 15 metrics will help you figure out the NFL teams primed for regression, the players ready to break out and who got plain lucky.
