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It's the must-read column of the fantasy football preseason, highlighting Matthew Berry's most undervalued and overvalued players in drafts.
NFL
Clay high on fantasy potential for Cook and Parker.
Mike Clay explains why he expects Vikings RB Dalvin Cook and Dolphins WR Devante Parker to put up big fantasy numbers this season.
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NFL
The biggest injuries from NFL preseason Week 2
More prominent figures had a bump in playing time in Week 2 of the preaseason, but that shift didn't generate a proportionate rise in injuries.
Baseball
Junior Leaguer leaps over the fence to rob homer.
Pennsylvania CF Jack Regenye tracks a deep fly ball to the fence and jumps over the wall in stride to make the must-see catch.
MLB
Justin Verlander's domination of Dodgers looked like an Astros audition
Detroit's ace brick-walled baseball's unstoppable force, posing this question to contenders: How much would Sunday's version of him be worth?
Top Moments
MLB
Cubs walk off on Avila's single.
Alex Avila knocks in two runs and caps Chicago's comeback win over Toronto in 10 innings.
Marlins
MLB
Stanton's 45th HR adds to Marlins' lead.
Giancarlo Stanton hits a three-run home run for his 21st career home at Citi Field, which is the most ever for a visiting hitter.
Sunday's Games
WWE
WWE
SummerSlam recaps and ratings
Despite being carried away from the ring on a stretcher, Brock Lesnar retained the Universal championship to close out a loaded card at Barclays Center.
WWE
Strowman dumps table onto Lesnar.
During the Fatal 4-Way Universal championship match, Braun Strowman lifts up the table and flips it onto Lesnar.
Styles' 450 splash takes out Owens and McMahon.
AJ Styles goes for a 450 splash off the top rope onto Kevin Owens but ends up taking out both Owens and guest referee Shane McMahon.
NFL
Chargers get on the board in a big way.
San Diego DB Dexter McCoil intercepts a Ryan Nassib pass and returns it 99 yards to the end zone for the Chargers' only score of the night.
NFL Preseason
Week 2
Ravens
NFL
Boldin belongs in hall of toughness, just not in Canton
Anquan Boldin was one of the toughest and most consistent receivers during his career. However, that does not mean he's a Hall of Fame player.
Saints
NFL
Rookie Kamara forces his way into Saints' backfield
It's difficult to project a major role for Alvin Kamara, given his spot in the pecking order, but the Saints must find ways to get him involved.
NFL
Falcons' rookie McKinley shows burst in NFL debut
The Falcons looked sharp on both sides of the ball and should be encouraged by the strong debut of pass-rusher Takkarist McKinley.
Ohio State
College Football
Buckeye commit puts nasty stiff-arm on defender.
High school star Josh Proctor stiff-arms a defender with authority during a scrimmage.
NBA
What's the best case scenario for Pacers amid tampering probe?
Adrian Wojnarowski says Indiana is looking for "a measure of vindication" for the process that led it to trade Paul George and explains the likelihood of the Lakers being penalized after the tampering case is investigated.
MAYWEATHER VS. MCGREGOR
Aug. 26
MMA
SC Featured: McGregor's journey has inspired a country.
Conor McGregor's Irish roots run deep and he forever carries the toughness of the town he comes from.
Boxing
Thompson: McGregor doesn't realize that his real opponent is not Floyd Mayweather
Long after he escaped Dublin, the MMA star still rebels against its psychic barriers. Small wonder he's crazy enough to box Mayweather.
Soccer
Alonso's brace sinks Spurs.
Chelsea looked set to split the points against Spurs after Batshuayi's own goal, until Marcos Alonso's stunning late winner.
English Premier League
ESPN FC
Spurs must reverse Wembley 'curse'
Tottenham did enough to beat Chelsea on Sunday but still fell to a defeat. Is Wembley to blame or is it purely a fluke?
Manchester United
Soccer
Manchester United
Soccer
- ESPN FC
Source: Ibra to sign new Utd deal this week
Manchester United expect Zlatan Ibrahimovic to sign a new contract to stay at Old Trafford as early as this week, sources have told ESPN FC.
Manchester United
Soccer
- ESPN FC
Be afraid: Zlatan is back
Zlatan Ibrahimovic could re-sign for Manchester United soon -- and he's keen to show he's fighting fit.
Little League World Series
Little League World Series
Little Leaguer crushes grand slam.
North Carolina goes up 6-0 on California after Carson Hardee hits a grand slam to center field.
MLB
Major leaguers hang out with Little Leaguers.
Go behind the scenes with Pirates and Cardinals players as they hang out with Little League World Series players prior to the MLB Little League Classic.
LLWS
Sunday's Games
MLB
Everything you need to know about MLB's Players Weekend
The players are getting a chance to show off their personalities with youth inspired alternate jerseys, nicknames and custom-designed equipment.
Baseball
How an epic trick play broke baseball
For 2 minutes, 32 seconds of pure chaos, a high school state championship game in Rhode Island entered a parallel universe -- and unleashed the longest hardball stalemate of all time.
Royals
MLB
Mike Moustakas is about to break one of baseball's most meager home run records
Not since Steve Balboni has a Kansas City slugger hit 36 homers -- a total that remains the Royals' franchise mark ... for now. Wait, who's Steve Balboni? Exactly.
Olympic Sports
Raisman: Changes needed at USA Gymnastics
Calling it "the elephant in the room," Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman said USA Gymnastics needs to undergo serious reforms following the allegations of sexual abuse by former national team doctor Larry Nassar.
NFL
NFL
The best top-to-bottom NFL roster $165,281,503 can buy
No team is flawless -- until now. We narrowed down the 1,696-player pool to build the best possible 53-man roster, all while staying under the $167 million salary cap.
NFL
Which NFL teams are most likely to go worst to first?
Last season, the Cowboys went from the basement to the penthouse in the NFC East. Some last-place teams from 2016 are trying to pull off a similar feat in 2017.
Cowboys
NFL
Herm still optimistic about Dallas' running game.
Herm Edwards explains that while the Cowboys' running attack won't be as dynamic without Ezekiel Elliott, it should still be effective.
esports
All 32 NFL teams to participate in Madden Club Championship
The teams have partnered with EA to launch a competition with a total prize purse of $1.15 million and two Super Bowl LII tickets on the line.
Béisbol Experience
Mets rookie Rosario: 'It's a dream I didn't expect to happen'
Weeks after making his major league debut, Mets shortstop Amed Rosario weighs in on the pressure of being a top prospect, his struggles learning English and learning from Jose Reyes.
NBA
Will Marvin Bagley III's decision boost the Celtics?
Kevin Pelton answers your questions on the reclassification of Bagley III, the possibility of replacing Kyrie Irving with Eric Bledsoe, and more.
Hawks
NBA
How the best week of this NBA rookie's life tragically became the worst
One year ago, Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney was celebrating his first NBA contract. Days later, his brother could barely remember his own name.
NBA
Teams that will outperform, underperform their forecasts
Are we underrating the Spurs? Will the new-look Timberwolves live up to their lofty predictions? Our five experts weigh in on the Summer Forecast standings for 2017-18.
College football
Few stars relish the villain role like Wilkins and Mayfield
Clemson defensive lineman Christian Wilkins and Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield are two of the few boisterous, trash-talking outliers in a sport that has become known for players who parrot their coaches.
College football
Who doesn't like a good stiff-arm?
Ohio State commit Josh Proctor delivered a fantastic stiff-arm, which gives us an excuse to look back at some of the best of the 2016 college football season.
Men's College Hoops
Men's College Hoops
College Football
How Duke-bound Marvin Bagley shook up the Way-Too-Early Top 25
Duke has vaulted ahead of Kentucky, Michigan State, Kansas and Arizona. But the decision to make the Blue Devils No. 1 wasn't just about Bagley's choice.
Duke
NCAAM
Behind the bracket: Duke is the favorite ... but it won't be easy
Duke took over the top line in the entire bracket, but history shows it might be pretty hard for the Blue Devils to cut down the nets.
REDEF + ESPN
The Red Sox make a stand and a Giant book club
John Henry looks to remove a part of his team's past, plus Devon Kennard brings books to Instagram: Read that and more in your daily mix from the world of sports in the REDEF newsletter.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Magic focus of PG-13 tampering probe
- PSG's Neymar slams Barca board after win
- WR Boldin retires, to focus on advocacy work
- Gallo, Bush eyed for concussions after collision
- Source: RB Bell likely out for preseason Week 3
- Saban unimpressed by 'Eclipse of the Century'
- 2017 Insider fantasy football cheat sheet
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On This Date: Aug. 21, 1986
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Happy birthday, Usain Bolt
The 31-year-old sprinter ran his last race earlier this month at the World Athletics Championships after 12 years of dominance on the track. Just how dominant? Take a look.
Big year for college QBs
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College football's year of the QB
Potentially the first three picks in the 2018 NFL draft. The reigning Heisman winner. A two-time top-four Heisman vote-getter. And that's just the half of it. Add it all up, and 2017 is truly shaping up as college's year of the quarterback.
Elation, then tragedy for Delaney
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A rookie, a brother and a hail of gunfire
One year ago, Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney was celebrating his first NBA contract. Days later, his brother could barely remember his own name.
Jose Haro keeps fighting
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And The Fighter Still Remains
How does a boxer keep fighting after nearly killing an opponent in the ring? For part-timer Jose Haro, the answer lies between his love and hate for the sport.
