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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.
Celtics-Cavs opener
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Rockets
NBA
Warriors
NBA
Warriors have roller-coaster opening night.
The season opener featured highs and lows for the reigning NBA champs, including a blown lead in a loss to the Rockets.
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.
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.
Dodgers
MLB
How a samurai sword turned Chris Taylor into a postseason hero
All season, the Dodgers utility man has been asked for an explanation for his 2017 success. The answer lies in an unconventional batting instructor and a complete reconstruction of his game.
Dodgers
MLB
Taylor smashes a solo home run to center.
Chris Taylor clobbers the Kyle Hendricks offering deep to center for a solo shot in the third inning.
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.
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.
NFL
NFL Insiders predict: Week 7 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?
The Undefeated
The Undefeated
The NBA Rookie Style Quiz
Forget your jump shots, newbie. It's time to get your design game on.
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?
NBA
NBA rookie awards picks: ROY and other standouts
Who will be the standout rookies this season? We make our picks for the Rookie of the Year favorite (plus dark horses) and along with other made-up awards
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.
MLB
Your guide to Wednesday's LCS games: Astros-Yankees all tied, Dodgers can advance
Dallas Keuchel has to cool off the Yankees in the Bronx, and Jake Arrieta pitches to fend off elimination in what might be his last Cubs start.
MLB
Astros
MLB
Keuchel breathes deep before his task: Take back the Astros' advantage
Ready to resume his dominance of the Yankees and help the Astros take back their series lead, Dallas Keuchel will also follow his father's advice before he goes to work Wednesday.
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
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.
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
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.
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
How Bryce Love, Saquon Barkley stole the spotlight from QBs
So long, Sam Darnold. Hello, Saquon Barkley. What was supposed to be the Year of the Quarterback has been taken over by a bevy of elite running backs.
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.
NHL
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.
NHL
Philly's flying start is for real
A bunch of teams -- Vegas, Jersey -- are surprising us with their early returns. But the Flyers are one team that appears to be built for the long haul and will be right there at the end of the season.
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.
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.
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.
Top Headlines
- Gold medalist Maroney alleges abuse by Nassar
- Hayward dislocates ankle minutes into debut
- Eagles' Long to donate rest of 2017 salary
- Paul sits out end of Rockets' win with sore knee
- Bulls' Mirotic breaks jaw in fight with teammate
- NFL ratings down 7.5 percent through Week 6
- 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.
