Vikings safety Smith agrees to deal, back for 15th season - ESPN
EAGAN, Minn. — After months of contemplating retirement, safety Harrison Smith has agreed to return to the Minnesota Vikings for a 15th season, the team announced Saturday.
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Mali shocks Spain at FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup - ESPN
BERLIN — Mali pulled off the first stunner of the Women's Basketball World Cup by shocking Spain 82-73 on Saturday.
Cathy Engelbert, who oversaw WNBA boom, to retire as commissioner - ESPN
Cathy Engelbert will retire as WNBA commissioner following the 2026 season, ending her seven-plus years at the helm, the league announced Friday.
Ben Simmons returning to NBA on 1-year, $3.5M deal with Kings - ESPN
Three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons is back in the NBA after agreeing to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings on Friday, his agents Max Wiepking, Sean Tribe and Ryan Arney told Andscape and ESPN's Shams Charania.
NFL-How NFL players are becoming game changers in the fashion industry
Sept 3 : NFL players are remembered for what they do on the field, but what they wear off it has become just as highlight-reel-worthy in recent years, helping both the league and its players harness fashion as a tool to grow their brands.
Mike Clay's Playbook, Part 3: How to manage your team postdraft - ESPN
OK, so your fantasy football draft is in the rearview mirror. Your team looks great. There's no way you're losing this title. Your work here is done, right? Wrong.
Raiders name Kirk Cousins starting QB for Week 1 over Fernando Mendoza - ESPN
LAS VEGAS — Kirk Cousins will begin the season as the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback over rookie Fernando Mendoza.
Linebacker Kyle Van Noy, 35, signs with Vikings, reports say - ESPN
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings agreed Tuesday night to sign 13-year veteran outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy, according to multiple reports.