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Hayward fractures tibia just minutes into Celtics debut.
Gordon Hayward leaves the court on a stretcher after suffering a gruesome left leg injury.
Celtics
NBA
Despite Hayward injury, Celtics show all is not lost
The crushing loss of a prized newcomer didn't leave Boston without hope, as Jaylen Brown and rookie Jayson Tatum showed.
NBA
Celtics, Cavs both affected by injury
Drawing comparisons to some of the worst on-court injuries in recent history, both teams sent well-wishes to the forward after he dislocated his left ankle and fractured his tibia.
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Rockets
NBA
NBA
KD comes up a fraction too late on game winner.
Kevin Durant isn't able to get off his shot from the baseline in time as Golden State lets its opener slip away.
Warriors
NBA
Aw, champ: Warriors squander huge lead in opening defeat
After the champs blew a 17-point lead, Durant's potential buzzer-beater was waved off as the Rockets stunned the Warriors.
Chris Taylor takes turn in starring role as Dodgers push Cubs to brink of elimination
Filling in for Corey Seager at shortstop, Taylor's homer and triple silenced fans at Wrigley and put the defending champs in danger of an NLCS sweep.
Bases-loaded walk of Yu Darvish the new low in Cubs' free pass-haunted October
With four pitches that sent the Dodgers starter to first and plated a run, Carl Edwards Jr. managed to sum up Chicago's postseason control nightmare.
Yankees
MLB
Larger than life, Aaron Judge officially arrives as an October hero
In the Yankees' 114-year history, they've never had a rookie like Judge. He is turning an uncertain start into a surreal postseason.
Yankees
MLB
Yankees complete epic rally in 8th.
Down 4-2 entering the frame, New York scores four runs to electrify the crowd and even the ALCS at two games apiece.
Top moments from LCS
NFL
NFL
Week 7 NFL Power Rankings: Schedule outlook for all 32 teams
The Steelers handed the Chiefs their first loss. The Eagles are emerging as the NFC's top team. And things are looking bleak in Green Bay without Aaron Rodgers.
NFL
Steelers rebound, Packers tumble.
The Steelers got back on track with a statement win Sunday, and Houston's Deshaun Watson continued his stellar play.
Season Preview
NBA
NBA predictions! Our experts crown division, conference and league champs
Our NBA writers and analysts pick their winners for the 2017-18 NBA season. Will the Warriors face the Cavs in the Finals yet again?
Warriors
NBA
'You can hate but you can't ignore the facts in the bay.'
Do all signs point to the Warriors repeating as champs? "Hamilton" star and Bay Area native Daveed Diggs thinks so.
Anniversary special
UNC
NCAAM
A decade after his death, Tar Heels mascot Jason Ray continues to inspire
Ten years have passed since Ray entered our lives in an unexpected and tragic way. But his story -- and his decision to become an organ and tissue donor -- lives on.
College Football
College Football
The scenarios that would create the most CFP chaos
What CFP possibilities could make the committee sweat? How about a playoff field with Notre Dame and two SEC teams squeezing out three Power 5 champs? It's early, but plenty of bizarre scenarios are still in play.
USC
NCAAF
For Pac-12 playoff contenders, it's all about living with no margin for error
A lot can happen between mid-October and the final playoff selection, but a one-loss Pac-12 champion would be in a solid position.
College Football
Saturday's biggest games might be routs.
The two highest-profile games this weekend are Michigan-Penn State and USC-Notre Dame. But the Football Power Index says there is little doubt in either outcome. Who is on upset alert and who is a lock this weekend?
NFL
Rating all 32 backup QB plans: Decent to bleak
Brett Hundley has been thrown into a starting role with Aaron Rodgers injured. Would your team be in good hands if its backup had to take over? NFL Nation reporters evaluate every team's situation.
Packers
NFL
McCarthy blasts reporter over Kaepernick question.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy reiterates that Green Bay is committed to starting Brett Hundley and the quarterback room is "exactly where it needs to be."
NFL
NFL
What we learned (and didn't) in Week 6: Maybe Adrian Peterson isn't done?
Former Saints teammates always believed Peterson had something left. He showed that in his Cardinals debut. Plus, why the Steelers are feeling better, even while still out of sync.
NFL
Best and worst QBs of Week 6: Palmer, Brady out-sling young arms
In a season dominated by young quarterbacks, the top performances belonged to 37- and 40-year-old veterans.
NFL
The teams most impacted by injuries
The NFL has lost a lot of star power in the first six weeks. But which teams have been hurt the most? It starts -- unsurprisingly -- with the Packers.
Champions League
Champions League
ESPN FC
Spurs show they belong in Champions League
Tottenham's Champions League campaign was a disaster last season, but this time around, with a well-earned draw at Real, they belong at this level.
Liverpool
Soccer
Player of the day: Salah shines for Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah scored twice and provided an assist as his side cruised to a 7-0 win over Maribor.
Cavaliers
NBA
LeBron helping D-Wade acclimate.
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade tell Rachel Nichols what it has been like with Wade in Cleveland, including his hunt for a home, and the pair share how it feels to be back playing side by side.
Rockets
NBA
CP3 disappointed in the culture of the Clippers.
Despite wanting to leave the Clippers, Chris Paul tells Jay-Z that he's concerned about uprooting his family for the third time. Watch Episode 1 of "Chapter 3," Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and in the ESPN App.
College Football
Bottom 10: State of Washington in a state of despair
Talk about a rotten Apple Cup. The Huskies and Cougars were undefeated and harboring serious playoff hopes. Then they went on the road as big favorites and got humbled.
Penn State
College football
Penn State
NCAAF
Heisman Watch: Eyes on Saquon Barkley
After time to rest this past week, Barkley and Penn State have their toughest stretch of games coming up the next three weeks. Will his Heisman moment be in there somewhere?
NCAAF
Michigan's defense will test Barkley.
The Penn State RB has emerged as one of the best players in college football, but he'll have his toughest test yet on Saturday.
Cowboys
NFL
Even if temporary, Cowboys will take any win when it comes to Ezekiel Elliott
Tuesday's ruling will allow Elliott, who is coming off his best quarter in which he rushed for 85 yards on 13 carries, to play this weekend against the 49ers.
Patriots vs. Falcons
Patriots
NFL
What's changed for Patriots since Super Bowl LI? For starters, Gronk is back
With 36 players remaining from last season's Super Bowl team, the Patriots will watch film of the game before their rematch with the Falcons.
Falcons
NFL
Falcons brush off '28-3' talk heading into Super Bowl rematch vs. Patriots
The Falcons have been hearing about blowing a big lead in the Super Bowl for months, so Sunday's game vs. New England is a chance to silence critics.
Chargers
NFL
In fight for L.A., Chargers should embrace powder blue uniform
As they try to win over more fans in L.A., making their iconic powder blues their permanent home uniform should be an easy decision for the Chargers.
Fantasy Basketball
NBA
Berry's NBA fantasy rookie stars and sleepers.
Matthew Berry sees a lot of value in a player who wasn't even drafted this year -- and a sleeper with big shoes to fill.
Fantasy
2017-18 draft kit cheat sheets
To make things as easy as possible for you, we've consolidated our experts' key rankings and tips into downloadable cheat sheets to give you the winning edge in your drafts.
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.
NHL
Get a load of this playoff format, NHL
What if you could choose your postseason opponent? One league has brought choice to its playoffs, and the mind boggles at the NHL possibilities.
Coyotes
NHL
Trade journey a roller coaster for Stepan
A new baby, a new city, a new team, a new place to call home. After getting caught in the churn that is almost inevitable in the NHL, former Ranger and new Coyote Derek Stepan reflects on what it's really like to be traded.
NFL
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
NFL players, owners and union have rare chance to move beyond protests
Michael Bennett and Malcolm Jenkins need to be part of these negotiations.
NFL
Proving collusion by NFL owners will be tough for Colin Kaepernick
It's not enough that the free-agent QB remains unsigned. There are specific elements of proof Kaepernick must establish in order to win his case.
NFL
Jenkins: Owners, players 'working together to create change.'
Malcolm Jenkins says the meeting between NFL owners and players was held to discuss issues of injustice.
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.
United States
Soccer
United States
Soccer
- ESPN FC
Allardyce interested in U.S. job - sources
Sam Allardyce is keen to discuss the prospect of a return to international football as United States head coach, sources have told ESPN FC.
United States
Soccer
- ESPN FC
Next U.S. generation eyes Portugal friendly
The future starts on Nov. 14 against the European champions. But who should be part of the U.S. squad? Jeff Carlisle makes his selection.
Major League Soccer
- ESPN FC
Power Rankings: Sounders join Toronto atop MLS
The defending champion Sounders bounced back with an emphatic win as Toronto hoisted the Supporters' Shield.
UNC
NCAAM
NCAA trouble behind, Roy Williams has new recruiting decisions to make
Even without elite one-and-done-type recruits, North Carolina went to back-to-back Final Fours. Now that the NCAA is no longer lurking, will Roy Williams get back to chasing one-year stars?
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- Hayward dislocates ankle minutes into debut
- Paul sits out end of Rockets' win with sore knee
- Zeke given 2nd TRO, suspension again on hold
- Bulls' Mirotic breaks jaw in fight with teammate
- NFL ratings down 7.5 percent through Week 6
- Unsafe at home: Safeco Griffey statue damaged
- Overall stat projections for every NBA player
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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. 18, 1977
On this date: Reggie Jackson becomes 'Mr. October'
On October 18, 1977, Reggie Jackson clubs three home runs against the Dodgers in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series to lift the Yankees to the title.
No penalties for UNC
- Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
FAQ: How and why North Carolina escaped sanctions from the NCAA
North Carolina does not have to give back any basketball national championships. It was not hit with any postseason bans or reductions in scholarships. The Tar Heels, basically, walked away clean and free. It's time to explain how it happened.
Ex-Green Beret's letter
- Zachary Bako for ESPN
Ex-Green Beret Nate Boyer writes open letter to Trump, Kaepernick, NFL and America
Boyer, a former NFL player who spoke with Colin Kaepernick about kneeling before the national anthem in 2016, calls for unity and a meeting on behalf of America.
