Can Christian McCaffrey survive nation's heaviest workload?
Heading into the No. 7 Cardinal's showdown with No. 10 Washington (9 p.m. ET, ESPN), star running back Christian McCaffrey has nearly 60 percent of Stanford's carries and catches.
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Source: Browns plan to cut ties with Gordon
The Cleveland Browns intend to part ways with suspended wide receiver Josh Gordon, a source told ESPN's Dan Graziano.
'Major concern' about Watkins' foot, Rex says
Sammy Watkins won't face the Patriots on Sunday, and the Bills say there is major concern his foot soreness will linger.
Stern hopes legalized betting expands in U.S.
Once an opponent of legalized gambling, former NBA commissioner David Stern now hopes to see the industry expand in the U.S.
World champ Fury tests positive for cocaine
Tyson Fury submitted to a random urine test Sept. 22, the results of which tested positive for benzoylecgonine, the central compound found in cocaine. He likely will be stripped of his titles.
Decker out Sunday, has partial rotator cuff tear
Jets wide receiver Eric Decker will miss this weekend's game, and potentially longer, with a slight tear in his rotator cuff.
Source: Texans' O'Brien to call plays on offense
Texans head coach Bill O'Brien will now call plays on offense for the struggling Texans, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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College football
'Enthusiasm Unknown to Mankind' shows Harbaugh, Michigan in different light
They are photos that show a side of Jim Harbaugh and Michigan rarely seen. Pulitzer-winning photographer David Turnley and Harbaugh explain the stories behind some of their favorite pictures.
The playoffs are next week, but October starts now
The postseason is calling. Will the Giants, Mets, Blue Jays and other wild-card contenders answer it in baseball's final weekend?
Beyond the Ivy: The story of every club NOT called the Cubs
ESPN investigators have uncovered the shocking news that 29 other teams did in fact play a regular season this year. We expose one key plotline for each of them.
Leaderboard: U.S. sweeps foursomes
This was just the third time in Ryder Cup history and the first time since 1975 that a team swept the first session.
Ryder Cup heckler thankful to have sunk putt (1:45)
How the Russell Westbrook solo act will play in OKC
The NBA world is watching to see how Russell Westbrook leads a Thunder team and chases a championship without Kevin Durant.
Oops, there it isn't -- will this be the last hurrah for Lob City?
Year 6 of a Clippers era defined by Chris Paul's alley-oops to Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan (along with playoff frustration) is at hand. But free agency for CP3 and Blake could bring an end.
Durant: Warriors want me to be more aggressive
Kevin Durant said his new Golden State Warriors teammates want him to be more aggressive with the ball and to focus on what he does best -- scoring.
Affleck, Damon fight over who's better friends with Brady (4:05)
Love, hate and celebrity
Matthew Berry offers the players he loves and hates for Week 4 and reveals the celebrity he picked to teach fantasy football this season in his quest to get every man, woman and child to play.
When do you know a QB is good? Solving the Wentz and Prescott question
The rookie QBs for the Eagles and Cowboys actually have shown signs of stardom just by not failing miserably. Really. But the other hurdles to becoming a true star now stand in the way.
Stephen A. doesn't think Gordon will see an NFL field again (1:53)
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Setting up the final weekend of the season
Ten games on Friday have playoff implications -- for making the field or for seeding. Check out how things stand.
The new small ball: How smaller players are taking over baseball
Shorter players like Mookie Betts and Jose Altuve are among the best in baseball. So are we entering into some sort of golden age of smaller players?
Awards watch: Betts and Ortiz battling for AL MVP
Could David Ortiz take the AL MVP from teammate Mookie Betts? Who is the favorite in a tight NL Cy Young race? We look at the awards races with ahead of the weekend's final season.
The year of the shift in Major League Baseball
The league is on pace to have more than 28,000 shifts in 2016, leading us to wonder: Have they become counter-productive at this point? See the full breakdown, plus players most affected by it.
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Fifty years ago, Koufax had a game for the ages
This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of Sandy Koufax' final regular-season game for the Dodgers. It also might have been the finest pitching performance of his career.
Canada stuns Europe with late rally, wins World Cup
Canada won its 16th consecutive game in best-on-best competition, scoring twice in the final three minutes to erase a one-goal deficit and defeat Team Europe 2-1 to win the World Cup of Hockey.
Saban laments early transfers after Barnett exits
Speaking after quarterback Blake Barnett's exit was confirmed, Alabama coach Nick Saban had some pointed observations Thursday about players transferring midseason.
Richard Sherman: We have no reason to trust the NFL
Citing the Broncos-Panthers game in which Cam Newton was often hit hard, Richard Sherman says the NFL cares more about money than player safety.
OBJ unfazed by McAdoo's distraction warning
Odell Beckham Jr. says he won't change his ways, despite comments from first-year coach Ben McAdoo that the WR's theatrics could be a distraction to the Giants.
Source: Watt has surgery, likely done for 2016
J.J. Watt is not expected back this season after having a procedure on his back Thursday, a source said.
David Ortiz's farewell to Yankee Stadium (1:30)
Carlisle: Martino's challenge at Atlanta
Atlanta United's appointment of Gerardo Martino as manager is a coup for the club and MLS, president Darren Eale tells Jeff Carlisle.
Nick Hornby: Tribute to Arsene Wenger
It is a backhanded tribute to Wenger, but a tribute nonetheless, that 10 years of failure at Arsenal will be forgiven so quickly, Nick Hornby writes.
Dortmund's improved, but still vulnerable
Borussia Dortmund has scored 24 goals in seven games, making them a team to watch in Champions League play. But a fatal flaw could hurt the club.
The good, bad and benched: How QBs in six-picks club fared the game after
Ryan Fitzpatrick threw six INTs in Week 3. Will he bounce back? Kevin Seifert tracks six-pick QBs and their history rebounding from disastrous games.
Josh Gordon enters rehab, tenure with Cleveland Browns could be over
It is unclear whether Josh Gordon will return to the Browns now that the talented receiver is going into rehab.
Fantasy Basketball
Bobby Lashley talks TNA's future and juggling an MMA career
Bobby Lashley, the TNA world heavyweight champion and an MMA fighter in Bellator with a seven-fight win streak, discusses TNA rumors, single fatherhood and juggling careers.
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NFL Nation
Sparks' Lavender a game-changer off bench
It's hard to argue that Jantel Lavender should start for L.A. with a pair of MVPs ahead of her in the post. Reverting back to a reserve role wasn't easy -- Lavender just makes it look that way.
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De Hugo a los 100 de Chicharito pasaron 30 años
Hernández y Sánchez son los únicos jugadores mexicanos que han conseguido 100 o más goles en el futbol europeo.
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Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer
For the Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said Friday tight end Virgil Green and right tackle Donald Stephenson have been ruled out of Sunday's game in Tampa. Both have calf injuries. Ty Sambrailo is expected to start at right tackle and John Phillips will start at tight end.
Michael Collins ESPN Senior Writer
NERVES THAT!! Says Danny Willett on the first hole draining a LONG birdie putt making everyone in the crowd erupt. This game face stayed on going to the second hole.
Calvin Watkins ESPN Staff Writer
Rockets guard James Harden said Friday the team hasn't talked about any potential protest during the national anthem for Sunday's scheduled preseason opener against the Shanghai Sharks. Players in the NFL, WNBA, women's soccer, college and high school football games have either taken a knee, raised their fist or worn T-shirts protesting police brutality against African-Americans. "Each and every guy has their own voice and own opinion on that subject," Harden said. "They will act accordingly." The league has a rule that every player must stand during the national anthem.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Brian Cushing (knee) said no decision has been made on whether he will play on Sunday. He said he always wants to play, but it's not his decision to make.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Patriots WR Julian Edelman doesn't want to look too far ahead to Tom Brady's return Monday. "We have a game before that. When he comes back, we'll obviously be happy, but we have a job ahead of us with the Buffalo Bills."
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Bill O'Brien makes it official, rules out JJ Watt for rest of season after Thursday's back surgery.
Michael Collins ESPN Senior Writer
HUGE ovation for Danny Willett by both the American and European as he's announced on the first tee. If he's got a ton of nerves, they don't show as he hits his first drive in the Ryder Cup.
James Walker ESPN Staff Writer
Dolphins HC Adam Gase said pocket presence can be taught and that's an area where QB Ryan Tannehill must improve.
Jesse Temple ESPN Staff Writer
Wisconsin officials confirmed an ESPN report that linebacker Vince Biegel will miss several weeks after having foot surgery Thursday night. "I really hate any time a player has to miss time due to an injury, especially a senior like Vince," Badgers coach Paul Chryst said in a release. "Vince has such a passion for football and loves playing the game. ... What you appreciate is that you know he will do everything in his power to get back on the field as soon as possible." Biegel, who has started 32 games, is considered one of the top outside linebackers in the Big Ten.
Justin Verrier ESPN Staff Writer
Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said Anthony Davis' minutes will be "very limited" in Saturday's preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks in Shreveport, Louisiana. The plan, per Gentry, is to gradually increase Davis' minutes throughout the preseason. Davis underwent an ultrasonic debridement of his left knee in March,
Michael C. Wright ESPN Staff Writer
Because of all the new players (11 of the 19 on the roster), Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said the team is bringing along everybody at a slower pace than years past. Popovich anticipates the whole team will travel to the preseason opener because he thinks it'll help to develop camaraderie and chemistry. In the past, Pop would leave some of the vets back at home.
Kieran Darcy ESPN Staff Writer
Jets WR Eric Decker says he first suffered shoulder injury when he fell on it during Week 2 game vs. Bills. Echoed what Todd Bowles said, he is "week to week." Shoulder feels better than it did at start of week, we'll see how it progresses.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Penn State freshman Joe Hampton is leaving the program. Former four-star prospect.
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
LB Ryan Shazier is OUT for Steelers-Chiefs. OG Ramon Foster and WR Eli Rogers also out.
Adam Rittenberg ESPN Staff Writer
Any Clemson fans out there looking for a vintage tailgating vehicle? You won't find one better than this. One of the other RV owners tells me it used to belong to a Clemson player.
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
Antonio Brown donning Arnold Palmer's face on his cleats this week - black and yellow, to accommodate NFL uniform policy. Brown was inspired by past interaction with Palmer, who's from Latrobe.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
Panthers coach Ron Rivera says he has not been interviewed on the league or NFLPA investigation into the concussion protocol questions that arose in Week 1 involving Cam Newton.
Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer
Jets coach Todd Bowles is confident that Ryan Fitzpatrick will rebound. "Yeah," he said, "you can't play any worse."
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Asked Friday if there was "any clearer timetable" on when the Bills might get Sammy Watkins back to practice, Rex Ryan shook his head and said, "Nope. I guess that's just the answer I have. I'm not trying to hold anything back, but, no, I can't tell you."
Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer
Joakim Noah said he skipped a team dinner with cadets at West Point last in which a colonel spoke because he is uncomfortable in a military environment and against war.
Michael Collins ESPN Senior Writer
Here's what the afternoon matches look like!
Kieran Darcy ESPN Staff Writer
Jets coach Todd Bowles: WR Eric Decker is out vs. Seahawks. Has a partial tear in his rotator cuff. Decker's status is "week to week."
Marc Stein ESPN Senior Writer
The Sixers say ROY favorite Ben Simmons will have a precautionary scan on his right ankle after rolling it late in a camp scrimmage Friday.
Jason Sobel ESPN Senior Writer
Maybe the U.S. team has just been saving it up all these years. For the first time since 1975, the Americans made it a clean sweep in the opening session, winning all four matches to take a commanding early Ryder Cup lead.
Michael Collins ESPN Senior Writer
Zach Johnson and Jimmy Walker win five holes in a row to close out Sergio Garcia and Martin Kaymer 4 and 2!! That's USA 3 Europe 0 with one match left on the 18th green.