Judge denies attempt to halt auction of Ohtani 50/50 ball - ESPN
Goldin Auctions will proceed with its scheduled auction of the coveted Shohei Ohtani 50/50 home run ball following a Florida judge's ruling late Thursday.
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Mountain West Conference gets commitments from 7 remaining members - ESPN
The Mountain West has received signed commitments from its seven remaining member schools to stay in the conference, with all of them agreeing to execute grant of media rights from 2026 to 2032.
White Sox sweep Angels in home finale, avoid record 121 loss - ESPN
CHICAGO — It took a few days but the Chicago White Sox may have won over their fan base — at least for the moment — in their home finale after sweeping the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday and in the process avoiding a record 121st loss of the season.
Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase puts drama behind, 'having fun again' - ESPN
CINCINNATI — The months leading up to this season were anything but normal and peaceful for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.
Nuggets believe they're still in their 'championship window' - ESPN
DENVER — With a blue banner commemorating the team's 2023 NBA championship hanging behind him at the Denver Nuggets practice facility, head coach Mike Malone described a sense of urgency for the 2024-25 season, a sentiment shared by star guard Jamal Murray recently during a locker room speech.
Athletics win final game in Oakland before sellout crowd - ESPN
OAKLAND, Calif. — Everybody said goodbye to Oakland Athletics baseball in their own way on Thursday afternoon.
Vikings' Justin Jefferson - Jaire Alexander won't get inside head - ESPN
EAGAN, Minn. — The last time Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson and Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander were on the field together, Alexander mocked Jefferson's signature touchdown dance. Jefferson has a different plan for Sunday's matchup between the teams at Lambeau Field.
Wander Franco ordered to stand trial in sexual abuse case - ESPN
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco will stand trial on charges that he sexually abused a minor following a judge's ruling Thursday in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.