Sports headlines from across the web. Links open at the original publisher. Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 7:00 PM.
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Two steps too many: Refs confirm LaMelo traveled en route to 3-point makeThe association that represents NBA referees confirmed that LaMelo Ball took two steps too many and traveled in widely seen clip from Wednesday night’s win…espn.com · Oct 22 -
Watt lands new deal as full-time CBS lead analyst replacement for RomoJ.J. Watt will be the full-time lead NFL game analyst for CBS Sports, filling the role previously held by Tony Romo.espn.com · Oct 22 -
End of an era: Villanova to exit Philly’s Big 5 college hoops seriesVillanova will leave the Big 5 college basketball series at the end of this season, with the event continuing next season with five teams in a round-robin…espn.com · Oct 22 -
Wetzel: It’s now or never for Steve Sarkisian and Arch ManningSarkisian and Manning were supposed to be a match made in heaven for Texas football. Instead, the Longhorns are surrounded by questions.espn.com · Oct 22 -
Bears’ Caleb Williams could expose Mike Vrabel’s Patriots after perfect 24-for-24 clean-pocket dayChicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams brings a flawless clean-pocket run into a New England Patriots test that has Mike Vrabel on alert.sportingnews.com · Oct 22 -
Benzinger, member of Reds’ 1990 World Series championship team, dies at 63Todd Benzinger, a member of the Reds’ 1990 World Series championship team, has died. He was 63.espn.com · Oct 22 -
Locksley ‘at peace’ with Maryland firing, open to NFL, college OC jobsCoach Mike Locksley says he’s “at peace” with his firing by Maryland, telling ESPN that he’s open to jobs in the NFL or offensive coordinator duties at a…espn.com · Oct 22 -
👊 Why NHL fighting is up — and getting noticedThrough 120 games, there were 34 games with one or more fights, up over the last two seasons (25 and 26).espn.com · Oct 22 -
Why Warriors-Lakers was the quiet end of an incredible NBA eraFor more than a decade, LeBron James shaped a massive rivalry with Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Now he’s gone. Left in his wake are two teams, each in…espn.com · Oct 22 -
Soccer’s main characters after UCL Matchday 3: Kane, Van Dijk, El ClasicoChampions League Matchday 3 has come and gone, and we have some Main Character energy coming from Harry Kane, Barcelona and Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico,…espn.com · Oct 22 -
Baseball’s Greatest Players: The Pariahs and 10 numbers that define themThey cheated. They lied. They discriminated. Baseball has exiled them for defiling the game’s integrity, yet its record would be incomplete without them.sportingnews.com · Oct 22
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Todd Benzinger, Baseball Star Who Caught the Final Out of the 1990 World Series, Dies at 63Todd Benzinger, the former Cincinnati Reds first baseman, has died at 63. He caught the final out of the 1990 World Series.mensjournal.com · Oct 22
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Why Padres and rest of MLB might have to act fast this offseason in free agencyThis upcoming free agency period might go very quick for all of MLB.sportingnews.com · Oct 22
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We Asked a Trainer and a Life Coach Why 96% of Gym-Goers Fail. Here Are 8 Mental Rules of the 4% Who SucceedThe key mindset shifts you need to stop quitting the gym and build lasting workout habits.mensjournal.com · Oct 22
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Barnwell pitches 11 pre-deadline NFL trades: Which teams should deal for Barkley, BTJ and Mack?Saquon Barkley joining a contender? Brian Thomas Jr. headed out west? Khalil Mack and Donte Jackson boosting a defense? Let’s build 11 win-win trades.espn.com · Oct 22
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2026 European Darts Championship: Draw, schedule, prize money and format explainedThe next major is upon us, as we head over to Germany.sportingnews.com · Oct 22
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2026 European Darts Championship: First round predictions and previewsThe opening round has some must-watch clashes.sportingnews.com · Oct 22
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2026 European Darts Championship qualifiersThe next major’s lineup is set!sportingnews.com · Oct 22
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How Brewers and Rays will make World Series MLB history not seen since 1980This World Series matchup is something MLB hasn’t seen in over 45 years.sportingnews.com · Oct 22
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NHL Tonight: Previews, stats and betting intel for Thursday’s dozen gamesGet your multi-view ready, hockey fans, it’s another busy night!espn.com · Oct 22
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Where Ty Jerome ranks for NBA MVP odds will leave basketball fans shockedThe point guard’s stellar performance on Wednesday night put the league on notice.sportingnews.com · Oct 22
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Where does LeBron James live? Inside the NBA superstar’s many houses, from L.A. to NYCThe veteran forward has collected residencies in his NBA career.sportingnews.com · Oct 22
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How Tarik Skubal might break two MLB records with new free-agent contractsportingnews.com · Oct 22
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First Women’s Club World Cup approved by FIFA, to be hosted by the United StatesHosted by the United States and to be played in early 2028, the newest FIFA competition on the women’s side will crown a global club soccer champion.sportingnews.com · Oct 22
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NFL Week 7 uniforms: Texans’ battle red, Lions’ all-black top alternate heavy slateHere’s a look at what each NFL team is wearing in Week 7, led by alternate looks from Houston, Detroit and Dallas.espn.com · Oct 22
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Is Pat McAfee Losing His Appeal? First Monday Night Football Alt Cast UnderperformsPat McAfee has been everywhere since joining ESPN, but are fans beginning to get tired of the former punter?mensjournal.com · Oct 22
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Ranking the front-runners and contenders for women’s college basketball player of the yearJuJu Watkins is back. But so is Sarah Strong and other player of the year contenders. We handicap the race.espn.com · Oct 22
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UFC 333 preview and picks for Volkanovski vs. Evloev and Yan vs. DvalishviliCheck out the matchups and expert predictions for both championship fights at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.espn.com · Oct 22
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Party like it’s 1982? What baseball looked like during Brewers’ last World SeriesIt’s been a long, long wait for Milwaukee fans to see their team play again on baseball’s biggest stage in October.espn.com · Oct 22
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Ron Duguay Dies at 69: Remembering the NHL Career Beyond His High-Profile RomanceRon Duguay died at 69, leaving an NHL legacy that stretched beyond his Rangers fame and relationship with Sarah Palin.mensjournal.com · Oct 22
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Try the NBA trade builder! Create your own moves in our new toolESPN Analytics is unveiling the NBA Trade Lab, an interactive web application for fans to build, save and vote on mock trades.espn.com · Oct 22
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NBA buzz: Latest news, updates and intelThe NBA is back. The buzz never left. Bookmark this page for the latest news, rumblings and analysis from ESPN’s insiders.espn.com · Oct 22
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2027 World Cup teams ranked: All 49 countries that can win next summerThere are 49 national teams that could win the FIFA Women’s World Cup next summer. With only four international breaks left before the tournament, we rank them…espn.com · Oct 22
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Projecting the top 10 picks of next year’s NFL draft: Why Yates has three quarterbacks going earlyWe’re two months into the college football season, and Field Yates is projecting which prospects could go in the top 10 picks of the 2027 NFL draft –…espn.com · Oct 21
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Reid ranks the top 50 prospects in the 2027 NFL draft class: Who is rising up?Jordan Reid unveils his debut rankings for the 2027 NFL draft class with 50 players — including six quarterbacks and an elite wide receiver prospect.espn.com · Oct 21