Sources: Alabama names Keelon Russell QB1 for opener vs. ECU - ESPN
Alabama has named Keelon Russell its starting quarterback, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Saturday.
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Bills star DT Ed Oliver mourning tragic death of son - ESPN
The 2-year-old son of Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver died June 28 after he was found unresponsive in a swimming pool by family members at a residence outside Houston.
2026 preseason college football Power Rankings - ESPN
After an offseason full of congressional hearings, eligibility lawsuits and a high-profile gambling scandal (I'm sure I missed something), the 2026 college football season finally kicks off when North Carolina plays TCU in Dublin on Aug. 29 (noon ET on ESPN).
Serena Williams won't play US Open singles, in doubles with Alcaraz - ESPN
NEW YORK — Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the US Open.
Liberty's Stewart asks for 'safe space' amid rallies about transgender sports participation - ESPN
NEW YORK — New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart said she has always seen the WNBA as an inclusive place that has served as a safe space for both its fans and the players. That's been challenged lately.
Humanoid robots surpass human records in 100m, high jump - ESPN
BEIJING — Chinese humanoid robots broke marks set by humans, including beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint world record, on the opening day of the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday.
Former world champ Zolani Tete ambushed, killed in South Africa - ESPN
Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete was shot and killed outside his home in South Africa, government officials said Friday. He was 38.
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton suffers setback, return in jeopardy - ESPN
NEW YORK — Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton recently suffered a «moderate grade» left calf strain while rehabbing from a right calf strain, putting his return this season in jeopardy, manager Aaron Boone announced Saturday.