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Wale, Embiid and MJ: A guide to Lonzo's beefs
For the past year, LaVar Ball has been making plenty of boastful claims about his oldest son. Now the NBA gets a chance to line up and prove him wrong.
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Lakers
NBA
Confidential: NBA players dish on Lonzo Ball
In ESPN The Magazine's NBA Preview issue, 59 NBA pros share their thoughts on Lonzo Ball -- and his dad.
Lakers
NBA
NBA out to prove LaVar is wrong about Lonzo.
Stephen A. Smith would advise LaVar Ball to not show up to Lonzo's Lakers debut as to not fuel the Clippers' motivation to outplay the rookie.
MLB
MLB
Your guide to NLCS Game 5: Cubs look to extend series
The Dodgers send their ace to the mound needing a win to advance to the World Series. What kind of approach will Cubs hitters take against Clayton Kershaw in a bid to keep their season alive?
MLB
Are we on the verge of chaos?
Their Game 4 win could simply delay the Cubs' fate -- or maybe it's the start of a wild comeback from a 3-0 series deficit like Boston's rally in 2004.
First Take
Stephen A. clashes with 'Cleveland A.'
Stephen A. Smith does some pre-show preparation with his doppelganger, Jamie Foxx aka "Cleveland A. Smith."
Saints
NFL
Barnwell: The underrated greatness of Drew Brees, and an unlikely Saints revival
Three straight 7-9 seasons. Truly terrible defenses. But still the same Brees, who is approaching several passing records and trying for another playoff run. But this season just might be different.
NFL
NFL
Best trash-talkers, most overrated: NFL players tell all on QBs
NFL Nation polled 155 players to gauge their opinions on QBs. Players were asked to identify their favorite rookie, the most overrated and more.
Colts
NFL
Colts should shut down Andrew Luck for the season
With a first-year GM, the Colts should take a long-term view with their $140 million franchise QB and get him ready for the 2018 season.
NBA
NBA
'Teammate of the year' Carmelo Anthony left his mark on the Knicks
As Carmelo Anthony prepares to face his old team, how the star handled the drama surrounding his final year in New York isn't lost on his former teammates.
NBA
Melo finally gets his freedom in OKC.
Scoop Jackson explains what Carmelo Anthony leaves behind with the Knicks and what he can expect going forward playing in OKC.
Chris Paul's Chapter 3
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Chris Paul's Chapter 3
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
CP3 evolving style with All-Star pickup game.
Chris Paul understands that he's expected to shoot more in Houston so he courts some friends to get some work in.
Rockets
NBA
The inside story of how the Rockets landed Chris Paul
As last season ended, Chris Paul and James Harden had the same revelation: They could not beat the Warriors alone. In this ESPN the Magazine cover story, we ask: Can they beat them together?
College football
Is this heaven? No, it’s a Waffle House
It's more than just another breakfast joint. For years, college football fans of all stripes all across the South have made pre- and postgame pilgrimages to celebrate and commiserate over eggs, hash browns and, yes, waffles.
Week 8 Preview
College Football
It's CFP elimination time, starting in South Bend
It's win or go home with regard to the playoff when USC and Notre Dame meet. Similar stakes face Oklahoma State, Oklahoma and Michigan.
Is the new Notre Dame ready for prime time?
With a stretch run that includes six teams with a combined seven losses, the Irish could play their way right into the playoff picture.
Miami
College Football
Miami football bringing back memories of 'The U.'
Mark Richt has the Hurricanes undefeated and putting up numbers that haven't been seen in Miami since the team was competing for championships.
NFL
NFL
Raiders look to get right against Chiefs.
In 2014, the winless Raiders managed a victory over the Chiefs. On Thursday, Oakland, who is on a four-game slide, will try again to end a bad streak against Kansas City.
Why Chiefs have beaten Raiders five straight times
The difference between the Chiefs and Raiders in their past five meetings -- all Kansas City victories -- has been scores by special teams and defense.
Raiders need a carefree, but not careless, Derek Carr against Chiefs
If the Raiders want to beat the Chiefs for the first time since 2014, they're going to need Derek Carr to play loose, relaxed and without fear.
FiveThirtyEight
FiveThirtyEight
This is the greatest sports day of the year
All four major leagues will converge on Thursday for the 17th time in history.
NFL Week 7
NFL
NFL evaluators pick Week 7's best games
Will the Falcons avenge their Super Bowl loss to the Patriots? Can the Redskins upset the Eagles in Philly? NFL execs predict the weekend's best matchups.
NFL
Biggest NFL injury questions
Could Leonard Fournette miss Sunday's divisional matchup? Will Stefon Diggs return? NFL Nation reporters assess the biggest injuries across the league.
NFL
NFL Insiders predict: Upsets, flops, NFC wild cards and more
Can the Redskins really upset the Eagles in Philly? Who will emerge as the NFC wild-card teams? Which fringe fantasy tight end should you plug into your starting lineup?
Yankees
MLB
Yankees
MLB
The verdict is in, Judge delivers.
Aaron Judge's playoff woes come to an end in New York, as he breaks out with six RBIs and two homers to send the Yankees to a 3-2 ALCS lead.
Dominant starting pitching driving Yankees' postseason run
New York's starters don't get the same hype as their young sluggers and bullpen, but Masahiro Tanaka & Co. could lead them to the World Series.
Louisville
College Hoops
Pitino: 'I've already been vindicated.'
Former Louisville head coach Rick Pitino explains why he feels vindicated and asserts that he will be cleared of all charges.
76ers
NBA
76ers
NBA
Simmons 'felt like I was playing 2K'
76ers coach Brett Brown praises the effort of Simmons, saying the Australian was "really exceptional" against the Wizards.
76ers
NBA
Embiid's extended opening act sets stage for greater Sixers progress
The big man's mix of fire and flair nearly upstaged Washington's pulsating win. Embiid opened his second season playing more than planned with Philly's promising young lineup.
Celtics
NBA
Celtics
NBA
Carry on, Hayward sons: Celtics stumble ahead without injured star
As much as the Celtics wanted to use Gordon Hayward as motivation to move forward on Wednesday night, the loss to the Bucks only hammered home the challenges they face without him.
Celtics
NBA
Hayward to fans: 'I'm going to be all right.'
The Celtics introduce Hayward during starting lineups at TD Garden before showing a video message from the injured forward on the Jumbotron.
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
Are you a Russell or a CP3? Find your NBA style
Forget your jump shots, rookie. It's time to get your design game on.
NFL
- The Undefeated
Roger Goodell: 'We have a great opportunity here'
The NFL won't force players to stand for the anthem but appears closer to working with them on social issues.
NFL
Goodell emphasizes that players should stand for anthem.
Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL supports the causes behind the players' protests during the national anthem but says he still wants them to stand.
Cardinals
NFL
Cardinals
NFL
Patrick Peterson's $2 million car collection 'not just throwing away money'
The Cardinals' Pro Bowl cornerback has a 14-car garage stocked with custom sports and muscle cars, everything from a 1973 Camaro to a 2013 Ferrari 458.
Cardinals
NFL
Peterson's eye-popping car collection.
Patrick Peterson gives Jac Collinsworth a tour of his collection of muscle and sports cars.
MMA
Predicting McGregor's next fight: All the updates from the major names involved
There's no shortage of fighters wanting to face Conor McGregor. Who will get the first shot? We provide the latest from every potential foe.
U.S. Grand Prix
Oct. 22
Mercedes GP
How the F1 championships can be won in Austin
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are both in reach of a world championship at the U.S. Grand Prix. Here's how both can be won at Austin's Circuit of the Americas.
Formula 1
Your alternative U.S. Grand Prix preview
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are on the verge of both titles -- but there are other storylines worthy of your attention at this weekend's U.S. Grand Prix. Here's a round-up of the best of them.
The Undefeated
- The Undefeated
LeBron, Kyrie and the complicated history of black fathers and sons
James is used to getting the big piece of chicken, but Irving didn’t need another father figure.
NBA
From Italy to Oregon: A visual journey inside the Air Jordan XXXII
Jordan Brand journeyed to Turin, Italy -- and into its own past -- to build the latest signature Air Jordan model.
NHL
NHL
Now and Later Rankings: Best player, team today -- and for the future
What's the top team in the NHL? Who will it be in four years? Is Sidney Crosby still the face of the league, or is Connor McDavid already coming for his throne? We surveyed 50 players, scouts and execs to find out who they like now -- and down the road.
NHL
Blues-Blackhawks still brings the hate
Although league rivalries are overhyped these days -- the crazy playoff format and fewer fights have cooled them off a bit -- as we saw Wednesday night, the heat between two Midwest teams is still high on the confrontation meter.
espnw
College Football Bachelorette
And then there were 10. Sarah Spain sent five teams home in Week 3 of the College Football Bachelorette. Which schools' game-day party scenes kept them alive in the competition?
Major League Soccer
MLS
ESPN FC
Valeri heads pack chasing the MVP award
While Decision Day will determine who makes the postseason, it's also the last day players can make their mark on the voting for individual awards.
San Jose Earthquakes
Soccer
- ESPN FC
Quakes ride learning curve to playoffs' cusp
San Jose's path to the cusp of an MLS playoff spot has been anything but typical. But they've returned to their comfort zone just in time.
World Cup qualifying
- ESPN FC
Italy-Sweden is game to watch in World Cup playoffs
Italy's tie vs. Sweden is the pick of the World Cup playoffs, while Northern Ireland could spring an upset against Switzerland.
Top Headlines
- Lin ruptures knee tendon; season likely over
- Jaguars owner claims Trump is 'jealous of' NFL
- Mr. Hawk-tober: Fan gets HRs in L.A., Chicago
- Agent: Hayward unlikely to return this season
- Ump admits wrong call after Maddon ejected
- LeBron's torn jersey leaves Nike scrambling
- Kiper's Rookie Big Board: Chasing Hunt
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'Chapter 3': Oct. 19, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN
CP3 wants a team that can contend with the Warriors
In weighing his options, Chris Paul and his team look at which 2017-18 rosters have the ability to beat the Warriors. Watch Episode 1 of Chris Paul's Chapter 3, Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and in the ESPN App.
On This Date: Oct. 19, 1957
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Rocket Richard is first NHLer to score 500 goals
Not only did Maurice Richard make NHL history by being the first to 500 career goals, he was also the first to ever score 50 goals in a season.
NBA Power Rankings
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NBA Power Rankings: A wild West is looking up at the champs
The West is as stacked as it has ever been. But can any of the conference's revamped rosters challenge Golden State? Who will rise in a depleted East? Our panel reveals its league hierarchy on the eve of a new season.
