Raptors' Scottie Barnes diagnosed with orbital fracture - ESPN
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes will miss at least three weeks after he suffered a right orbital fracture during a game, the team announced Wednesday.
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Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts banned from World Series Game 5 - ESPN
Two New York Yankees fans have been banned from attending Game 5 of the World Series after interfering with Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts in Game 4.
UEFA pledges $1.08 billion to develop women's soccer - ESPN
NYON, Switzerland — UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer €1 billion ($1.08 billion) toward all levels of women's soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow the game in Europe.
Going to Flacco over Richardson helps Colts win now, coach says - ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS — Colts coach Shane Steichen says the decision to bench Anthony Richardson was his and was prompted because of a belief that veteran Joe Flacco «gives us the best chance to win right now.»
MRI shows Bulls' Lonzo Ball has Grade 1-2 wrist sprain - ESPN
CHICAGO — An MRI showed Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has between a Grade 1 and Grade 2 sprain in his right wrist, which will result in him being sidelined for at least 10 days.
NBA betting: Four bets to make on Wembanyama, Holmgren - ESPN
The rivalry between Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren surpassed all expectations last season, giving NBA fans another classic big-man showdown that might just carry the torch from Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic. NBA history is loaded with iconic matchups like these, from Bill Russell vs. Wilt Chamberlain to Tim Duncan vs. Kevin Garnett. Now, it looks like Wembanyama and Holmgren are ready to add their names to that list.
Why NFL kickers are more accurate than ever - ESPN
LINED UP BEYOND the midfield star logo at AT&T Stadium for a field goal attempt, Dallas Cowboys punter Bryan Anger corralled the football from long-snapper Trent Sieg. With his standard three-step approach, kicker Brandon Aubrey drilled it as Anger held it, and the ball sailed down the field, almost evenly splitting the uprights.
LeBron James vs. Cleveland: Top performances against Cavaliers - ESPN
LeBron James returns to familiar territory on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Lakers face the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road.