Naomi Osaka overcomes lapse, advances to US Open 3rd round - ESPN
NEW YORK — Naomi Osaka recovered after a mid-match lapse to advance to the third round of the US Open on Thursday with a 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 victory over Katerina Siniakova.
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NBA punishes Clippers after Kawhi investigation: Top questions - ESPN
The NBA has released the findings of its nearly yearlong investigation into the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, punishing both for violating salary cap circumvention rules when the team signed Leonard to an extension in 2021.
Sources: Cardinals, Michael Wilson reach 3-year, $75M extension - ESPN
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals have signed wide receiver Michael Wilson to a three-year extension, the team announced Thursday, $75 million extension, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Thursday.
Sandusky to cancel hearing, seek federal remedy for appeal - ESPN
Jerry Sandusky has instructed his attorneys to seek cancellation of a Tuesday hearing in which one of his accusers was expected to recant his sexual assault accusation, opting instead to take his appeal for a new trial to federal court, according to a spokesperson and investigator representing the former Penn State football assistant coach.
Anthony Richardson 'grateful' after being named Colts' QB2 - ESPN
NDIANAPOLIS — Six months after requesting a trade from the Colts, the likelihood of quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. remaining with the team became more solidified Thursday when he was named the immediate backup to starter Daniel Jones.
College Football Playoff predictions: Who's most likely to make the field - ESPN
Hope springs eternal, at least before the games really start. The 2026 college football season has already begun for a few Power 4 teams, but now the fun begins.
Sources: Rockets' Amen Thompson agrees to 5-year, $208M extension - ESPN
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale contract extension with the franchise, sources told ESPN.
2026 MLB playoff contenders: Remaining strength of schedule - ESPN
As the MLB pennant races head to the homestretch, which teams have the easiest — and toughest — paths to October?