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Dak's return to form energizes Cowboys
The Cowboys leave Arizona with no questions looming about their effort after a masterful, three-touchdown performance from Dak Prescott.
Cowboys
NFL
Dak and the Cowboys are back (for now)
Coming off the worst defeat of his career, the Cowboys quarterback battled through some early struggles to push Dallas to victory at Arizona.
NFL
Cowboys, Cards lock arms before MNF game
The Cowboys and Cardinals, in what the stadium announcer called a display of unity, locked arms on each of their sidelines Monday night before their game in an expression of displeasure with President Donald Trump's recent comments.
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Steelers
NFL
Transcript: Steelers' Alejandro Villanueva explains anthem 'ordeal'
Villanueva, a former Army Ranger, explains why he stood in the tunnel by himself, then apologized to his teammates and the Steelers.
Yankees
MLB
Yankees
MLB
Aaron Judge could achieve even more rookie history
The Yankees outfielder blasted his way into history as the first rookie to reach 50 homers. Could he also be that rare rookie who wins an MVP award?
Yankees
MLB
Judge rises to rookie home run record.
Aaron Judge keeps pace on what has been a phenomenal year as he surpasses Mark McGwire for most home runs in a rookie season by crushing two long balls on Monday.
NBA
NBA
What NBA world is saying about Trump, protests
Here's what NBA players, coaches and executives are saying in response to President Donald Trump, protests and the intersection of politics and sports.
Cavaliers
NBA
LeBron: 'It's powerful what all these athletes are doing.'
James says the responses to President Trump are admirable and asserts that he would sign Colin Kaepernick if he were an NFL owner.
Spurs
NBA
Why President Trump ignites Gregg Popovich
The Spurs' longtime coach has made a career out of deflecting media attention. But when it comes to President Trump, Popovich just can't stay silent.
Celtics
NBA
New Celtics team could use some time to build Ubuntu
Boston is taking a training camp field trip with hopes of finding chemistry on an absurdly overhauled roster.
NBA
NBA
Best of NBA media day: Lonzo, LeBron and lots of fun
Monday was media day for 28 of the NBA's 30 teams, and we have you covered with everything you might have missed, from Lonzo Ball's arrival in L.A. to stars stacking cups in New Orleans.
Thunder
NBA
Melo has no plans to come off the bench.
Carmelo Anthony addresses his new role in the Thunder lineup and his reasons for wanting to play with Russell Westbrook in Oklahoma City.
Thunder
NBA
Does Melo trade make OKC a title contender?
How close can the Thunder get to the Warriors and Rockets in the playoff chase? Kevin Pelton assesses the new West.
More from Media Day
NFL
Power Rankings: Let's talk about your QB
Tom Brady and his 40-year-old arm are carrying the Patriots. Deshaun Watson continues to improve. And Joe Flacco isn't looking so elite. Here's how all 32 teams (and their quarterbacks) stack up so far.
NFL
NFL
NFL's best and worst QBs of Week 3: Wait ... what?
Jared Goff had the game of his life, while Cam Newton had a day to forget.
NFL
What we learned (and didn't) in Week 3: Where second-year coaches stand
Doug Pederson's Eagles were the only team led by a second-year coach to win this weekend. The other four lost in excruciating fashion. Pederson, though, wasn't exempt from criticism.
NFL
Barnwell: The NFL season shifted for 10 teams ... in a blink
Just how thrilling were the 1 p.m. ET games on Sunday? If you didn't see it on NFL RedZone, the Excitement Index can help put it into perspective.
Cubs
MLB
Nacho average foul ball.
The Cubs' Addison Russell dives into the stands attempting to make the catch, but he ends up knocking over a fan's nachos. Later in the game, Russell hand-delivers a fresh plate of nachos to the fan.
Pennant Race
MLB
What's at stake in season's final week
Think everything has been decided? The Rockies are in a three-team chase, the AL MVP race just got closer, and the best (and worst) records aren't set.
MLB
Power Rankings: Indians still sizzling down the stretch
Cleveland is closing in on clinching a No. 1 finish in the rankings, but familiar challengers are rallying down the stretch to make their own claims to the crown.
Alabama
College Football
Can anyone stop Bama? Ranking the Crimson Tide’s top challengers
Alabama is a cut above the rest of the competition through four weeks. If the Crimson Tide are the benchmark, how does the rest of the CFP field size up?
NFL
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
Wilbon: Donald Trump's NFL comments inspired a response he didn't see coming
The president's words have drawn support for the protests from the league's white players - and owners.
The Undefeated
- The Undefeated
Magic Johnson on LeBron and Steph: 'I am proud of them for standing for something'
The Hall of Famer said it is important for the players to have each other's backs.
NFL
Teams show unity throughout NFL during anthems.
In stadiums around the country, and in London, players, coaches and owners reacted to President Donald Trump's recent comments.
Golf
Numbers don't lie: Why the U.S. will win the Presidents Cup
Every two years, the Presidents Cup pits the U.S. against the world. And every two years, history repeats itself.
Lakers
NBA
Lakers
NBA
Lonzo Ball leaves door open toward wearing other shoe brands this season
Lonzo Ball said his signature ZO2 Prime Remix will be on his feet when the Lakers open their season next month, but he might still change up his footwear from game to game.
Lakers
NBA
Lonzo is even a must-see star at media day.
The Lakers' prized rookie charms the cameras at media day and earns more high praise from Magic Johnson and coach Luke Walton.
NBA
NBA
Superteam standings: Where do Melo, Russ and PG-13 rank?
Tom Haberstroh reranks the league's superteams after a frenzied NBA offseason.
FiveThirtyEight
FiveThirtyEight
Carmelo Anthony makes the Thunder whole
The Thunder were a good team with a few specific, extreme holes in the roster. Trading for Paul George filled a bunch of them, and trading for Melo has emphatically closed the rest.
NBA
Stephen A. says CP3 is biggest loser in Melo-to-OKC trade.
Stephen A. Smith puts Chris Paul's move from Los Angeles to Houston into perspective now that Carmelo Anthony has been traded to the Thunder.
Fantasy Football
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Week 3 takeaways on Cook, Thompson, Diggs and more
Which impressive Week 3 performances should you believe in? Matt Bowen offers his initial thoughts off of Sunday's games, including how to value Chris Thompson.
Fantasy Football
Week 3 winners and losers
The Vikings' and Patriots' passing games thrived on Sunday, while Cam Newton again struggled. Get caught up on the best and worst of Week 3 in the NFL from a fantasy perspective.
NFL
Biggest NFL injuries of Week 3
Eagles running back Darren Sproles broke his arm and tore his ACL on the same play on Sunday, and his season is over. Get caught up on all the other big names who got banged up this week.
College Football
Kiper/McShay: Forget scouting -- these players are just fun to watch
While Mel Kiper and Todd McShay spend the bulk of their time evaluating players for the NFL draft, sometimes players just jump off the screen. They're fun to watch, regardless of their NFL futures.
College Football
College Football
Power Rankings: Winning away from home
TCU and Washington impressed on the road, Penn State and USC had hard-fought wins, and Oklahoma just looked shaky. And you don't want to be the visitors playing at Georgia.
College Football
Say hello to the newest contenders
TCU and Georgia joined college football's upper echelon with statement wins Saturday.
First Take
More impressive comeback: Brady or Rodgers?
Stephen A. Smith isn't overly impressed by Aaron Rodgers' comeback against the Bengals, considering the dysfunction in Cincinnati.
0-3 ... Now what?
Giants
NFL
Where do the Giants go from here? Moving Ereck Flowers is a start
The Giants need to make drastic changes. It should begin with an ineffective offensive line unable to protect Eli Manning or generate a running game.
Bengals
NFL
Bengals, desperate for a win, welcome winless Browns
A sense of desperation is setting in for the winless Bengals. An equally desperate, and winless, Browns team is up next.
Chargers
NFL
How Chargers QB Philip Rivers can get his groove back
Philip Rivers and the Chargers should focus on finding the rhythm on offense that eluded them in a mistake-filled loss to the Chiefs.
WNBA Finals
Game 2
Parker, Fowles on opposite sides again in the WNBA Finals
Candace Parker and Sylvia Fowles were the top two picks in the 2008 draft and have flourished into two of the greatest players in WNBA history. After playing against each other their whole lives, they lead their teams into Game 2 of the WNBA Finals.
MLS
ESPN FC
Power Rankings: Atlanta, KC on the rise
Atlanta United and Sporting Kansas City make pushes into the top three as the MLS Power Rankings return for Week 29.
MMA
MMA
Ngannou hopeful of UFC title shot, predicts KO over Miocic
Francis Ngannou believes he's ready to fight for the heavyweight belt against Stipe Miocic this winter. If given the chance, he envisions a knockout in "under three rounds."
MMA
Pico: 'That knockout was a message to everyone in this division'
Bellator's Aaron Pico bounced back from his disastrous professional debut with an impressive KO win on Saturday night. He explains how it felt to get that first victory and how he'll continue that success.
BELLATOR 183
Pico wins with devastating left hook.
The top prospect picks up his first victory as a pro with a powerful one-punch KO at Bellator 183.
Fantasy Basketball
Fantasy Basketball
ESPN Fantasy Basketball 101
Thinking about trying fantasy basketball this season? Here is everything you need to know, so you can join the fun.
Fantasy Basketball
Fantasy hoops mock draft: 10-team H2H points
The difference in player values and draft strategies changes dramatically in points leagues compared to roto systems. Our experts give their thoughts on our latest mock draft.
Top Headlines
- Tillman's widow: Don't politicize Pat's memory
- Bill Russell kneels with Presidential Medal in pic
- LeBron was 'ready' to give Kyrie the Cavs' keys
- Villanueva: Standing alone wasn't intentional
- Magic concerned only with how Lonzo plays
- Tapped out: Water issues anger Patriots fans
- Best landing spot for Dwyane Wade?
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On This Date: Sept. 26, 1981
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Happy birthday, Serena Williams
As the tennis star -- and new mom! -- turns 36, we revisit her interview with The Undefeated, in which she explores race and identity.
Eddie Lacy endures insults
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'You Just Can't Shake It'
For the first time, Seahawks running back Eddie Lacy opens up about his agonizingly public struggle with weight.
MLB sets home run record
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Going, going ... gone! How MLB smashed single-season HR record
Major league hitters have done plenty of yard work in 2017, hitting an astounding 5,707 homers so far this season. We look at who hit 'em, when they hit 'em and how many they hit.
Iguodala's free-agency flirtation
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Iguodala's wild free agency had him on verge of leaving Warriors
Here's a behind-the-scenes look at every twist and turn that had Andre Iguodala on the verge of leaving Golden State for a West rival this summer.
