Cardinals in receiving mood after gift win
The Cardinals' win against the Reds on a controversial call has brought St. Louis back from the brink of postseason elimination.
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Browns' Gordon to enter rehab; return on hold
Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon is entering rehab. He had been serving a four-game suspension to start the year but was eligible to return next week.
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.
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.
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.
Cubs' wires cross over midgame catcher swap
Jake Arrieta and catcher Miguel Montero bristled at the decision to remove Montero from the game while Arrieta was still pitching on Wednesday night.
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.
Umpires refuse to come back out in St. Louis (1:00)
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.
Canada scores two late goals, wins cup (1:18)
A.J. Green runs wild in win over Dolphins
A.J. Green caught 10 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown, as the Bengals beat the Dolphins to pull themselves back to .500.
Green breaks a tackle for easy TD (0:21)
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.
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.
Super Bowl halftime show to feature Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga will headline February's Super Bowl halftime show. An NFL spokesperson said Lady Gaga did not pay the league to perform, nor did the league pay her.
Ryder Cup pairs to come out swinging
There are some fascinating matchups among the Ryder Cup pairings. Find out how they are likely to fare.
Bring on the Ryder Cup trash talk
We get it -- golf is a gentleman's game. But the Ryder Cup has always been at its best when it's gotten a little heated, so mixing in some taunting would only enhance the fun.
Scott Boras reflects on Fernandez's life (2:38)
Ward shows up big for Houston after a scare from hard hit
Greg Ward Jr. again showed why he's an early Heisman favorite, but an injury scare revealed just how tenuous Houston's playoff hopes really are.
Greg Ward puts up another Heisman performance (1:06)
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Election 2016
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David Ortiz's farewell to Yankee Stadium (1:30)
Meet the most clutch hitter in baseball: Jose Ramirez
Game-tying singles. Walk-off hits. Go-ahead homers. In 2016, when Cleveland has needed a big hit in a clutch situation, third baseman Jose Ramirez has provided it.
Heckler backs up his putting game and sinks one (0:45)
Putt for dough: Cup fan wins $100 from Euros
An American fan at the Ryder Cup won $100 after sinking a 12-foot putt after the European team issued a challenge to the heckler.
GameDay Kickoff: Playoff chase heats up with three top-10 games
Stanford travels to Washington (Friday, 9 p.m. ET, ESPN) to kick off a wild weekend featuring Wisconsin-Michigan and Clemson-Louisville that will have lasting playoff implications.
Meet Joey Julius: The hardest-hitting kicker in college football
After kicking off, kickers typically hang back as a safety valve. Penn State's Joey Julius, however, isn't your typical kicker.
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College football
Theo Epstein will be paid well after agreeing to extension, but he's still a bargain
The salaries of MLB's top executives have been on the rise, but given how much value they can bring to a team, many can still be considered underpaid.
When Anthony Rizzo battled cancer, Jon Lester gave him hope
Long before they were chasing history as teammates with the Cubs, Jon Lester helped Anthony Rizzo through the fight of his life.
I was wrong about Kyle Hendricks, and he's not the only one
Sometimes you have to admit that a player has completely exceeded your expectations for him. Which players have silenced the naysayers?
Mort & Schefter's Week 4 notebook: Could Trevor Siemian become trade bait?
Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen hit the play of first-year starter Trevor Siemian, what could have been with Drew Brees in San Diego, the London coaching curse, and much more.
NFL evaluators predict Week 4's best games
Who has the edge in the Chiefs-Steelers showdown? Mike Sando polled NFL insiders for their predictions on five of the biggest games of Week 4.
Forget the on-field product: The NFL in London is working
A casual NFL observer can look at the London series and conclude that it has gone stale, but the league is committed to growing the game internationally, and the audience is growing.
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.
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Ohio State unveils new uniforms with Thad Matta as model
Ohio State coach Thad Matta, usually seen in a suit on the sidelines, didn't wait around for his players to show off the Buckeyes' new uniforms.
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NFL Nation
The (wedding) ring's the thing: Silicone bands a growing trend in NFL
Silicone wedding bands give NFL players a much safer and convenient option than traditional wedding rings, especially on game days.
Should Djokovic, Serena take off the rest of the season?
It's been tough going for Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams lately. Would they be better off hanging up their rackets until the Australia Open rolls around?
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Nate Silver
Nate Silver
Is Eddie Alvarez ready for the mental battle with Conor McGregor?
Conor McGregor wasted no time going after Eddie Alvarez, and as Brian Campbell says, targeting the mental game of Alvarez is a clear portrayal of McGregor's well-prepared game plan.
'The Cheyenne Storm' grandma who wants to be a boxing champ
Carol Limpy, an Army veteran and former tackle football player, is called "The Cheyenne Storm," and she's no stranger to intensity. She's now pursuing her latest dream: boxing.
Marcotti: Will football ever clean up its act?
In the wake of the Sam Allardyce saga, will football ever clean up its act? Don't hold your breath, writes Gab Marcotti.
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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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David Ortiz's farewell to Yankee Stadium
Ortiz received numerous standing ovations from the Yankee Stadium crowd, including when he was removed from the game after drawing a walk in his final at-bat in the Bronx.
A.J. Green goes off against Miami
The wide receiver had 10 catches for 173 yards and a touchdown in the Bengals' 22-7 win over the Dolphins.
Ward Jr.'s big game leads Houston over UConn
Houston's Greg Ward Jr. threw a career-high 389 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Cougars past the Huskies 42-14.
Cards walk off in controversial fashion
Reds manager Bryan Price's attempt to challenge whether Yadier Molina's game-winning double should have been a ground-rule double -- which would have kept the winning run at third -- is too late, as the Cardinals win a crucial game.
Marchand nets shorthanded game-winner
Team Canada scored a pair of goals in the final minutes of the third period, the second of which came from Brad Marchand with 43.1 seconds left to give his side a 2-1 win over Team Europe and the World Cup of Hockey title.
Rain forces Cubs-Pirates into tie
After a lengthy rain delay, the Cubs-Pirates game is called in the middle of the sixth inning with the score tied 1-1, resulting in the first tie in MLB since 2005.
Doug Padilla ESPN Staff Writer
Dodgers 9, Padres 4, Final. Dodgers remain two back of the Nationals for home field in the NLDS. Off to San Francisco for the final series of the regular season.
ESPN Stats and Information
Andy Dalton and A.J. Green teamed up for 173 receiving yards in Thursday's win over the Dolphins. According to Elias, they have the second-most yards by a QB/WR duo who were drafted in the same year (both were taken in 2011) by the same team since 1980. Dan Marino/Mark Clayton (1983 draft) accounted for 8,469 yards and Andrew Luck/T.Y. Hilton (2012 draft) accounted for 4,131 yards.
Mitch Sherman ESPN Staff Writer
Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury in postgame radio interview on injured QB Patrick Mahomes II: "Sounds like he could be OK, but we've got to get up there and check him out." Tech beat Kansas 55-19. The Red Raiders visit Kansas State a week from Saturday.
Doug Padilla ESPN Staff Writer
Mets and Cardinals fans need not worry. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said his club plans on playing the Giants hard this weekend with playoff implications present. At question, though, would be how long starters Clayton Kershaw and Rich Hill are extended in their outings.
David Schoenfield SweetSpot blogger
With 10 strikeouts so far through six innings, Johnny Cueto becomes the third straight Giants starter to record 10+ K's -- the first time they've done that since 1975. More importantly, the game is 2-2. Win, and the Giants remain a game up on the Cardinals; lose and they're tied as the Dodgers come to San Fran for the final series.
Sam Khan Jr. ESPN Staff Writer
Fans ask Houston QB Greg Ward Jr. for his glove after Houston's 42-14 win over UConn. A lucky young child gets it.
Jim Caple ESPN Senior Writer
Mariners tied 1-1 with Oakland in sixth inning of pretty much a must-win game. After Baltimore beat Toronto, Seattle is currently down 2 1/2 games in wild card race and a loss tonight would mean they would have to go 3-0 and hope Blue Jays or O's go 0-3 rest of way to tie. Oh, and Tigers would have to lose some as well.
Jayson Stark ESPN Senior Writer
Ubaldo Jimenez since the Orioles reworked his delivery in mid-August: 7 GS, 2.45 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 5 quality starts, team 5-2 in his starts
Jimenez leads Orioless to tie atop wild-card standings
Ubaldo Jimenez strikes out five in 6.2 scoreless innings in the Orioles' 4-0 win over the Blue Jays. Baltimore and Toronto are now tied atop the AL wild-card standings.
Sam Khan Jr. ESPN Staff Writer
UConn was the only team to beat Houston last season. Tom Herman didn't let the Cougars forget. These were hung in the locker room.
Mark Saxon ESPN Staff Writer
Here's what Yadier Molina said about the crazy final play of Thursday night's 4-3 Cardinals win.
David Schoenfield SweetSpot blogger
Crazy ending in St. Louis. With Matt Carpenter on first base, Yadier Molina hits what appeared to be a ground-rule double, but Carpenter beats the throw home. By the time Reds manager Bryan Price decides to protest -- was he asleep? -- the umpires have left the field and the game is over. Terrible, terrible job there by Price.
Matt Bowen ESPN Staff Writer
QB Ryan Tannehill has to do a better job of managing the pocket, but this Dolphins offensive line was handled tonight by the Bengals front-four pass rush. I expected more RPOs (run-pass options) and three-step routes in the Miami game plan to get the ball out quicker.
James Walker ESPN Staff Writer
The Dolphins simply didn't have enough offense to compete with the Bengals, who won Thursday's game, 22-7. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw a 74-yard touchdown pass to receiver Kenny Stills on the first drive and mostly stalled the rest of the game. Miami's defense couldn't cover Bengals receiver A.J. Green with its shaky cornerbacks. Green dominated Miami corners Tony Lippett and Xavien Howard with 10 receptions for 173 yards and a touchdown.
Paul Grant ESPN.com
Winners of the World Cup.
Craig Custance ESPN Senior Writer
Sidney Crosby wins World Cup MVP honors. Brad Marchand also deserved consideration. This was the best Crosby has looked in a best-on-best international tournament from start to finish. He won Conn Smythe in June, World Cup MVP now and has to be considered Hart Trophy favorite heading into this NHL season. Incredible run of hockey from the game's best player.
Matt Bowen ESPN Staff Writer
Have to question the throw from Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill on the interception. With the Bengals dropping to Cover 2 at the snap, Tannehill should see Bengals DB Chris Lewis-Harris as the underneath defender. Lewis-Harris is coached up to drop between the numbers and the hash. Get depth and read the QB. There wasn't an open window in the zone coverage for Tannehill to throw that ball. Bad decision with the Dolphins down 22-7 in the fourth quarter.
Sam Khan Jr. ESPN Staff Writer
With 12 rushes for 65 yards tonight, Houston QB Greg Ward Jr. continues to pace the nation in rushes for quarterbacks. His 261 rushes is more than any other active FBS QB since the start of the 2015 season.
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
David Ortiz on getting a mostly standing ovation at Yankee Stadium: "It seems like everybody was happy that I'm leaving."