NCAA women's tourney to seed top 16 by true ranking in 2027 - ESPN
Beginning with next year's NCAA women's basketball tournament, the top 16 teams will be placed in the bracket in their true ranking regardless of conference affiliation.
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New contract in tow, Austin Reaves ready for Lakers' new era - ESPN
LAS VEGAS — After signing the most lucrative NBA contract for an undrafted player in league history earlier this month, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves — wearing a backward hat and a golf T-shirt-- appeared to be the same low-key guy he's always been, speaking to reporters Monday for the first time since signing the new deal.
Erling Haaland, Norway return home to heroes' welcome after World Cup exit - ESPN
Erling Haaland and his Norway teammates were welcomed home by tens of thousands of ecstatic supporters in Oslo on Monday following their historic World Cup achievements in North America.
NFL coaches and executives say Patrick Mahomes is no longer the best quarterback in the NFL
Vince August joins Will Cain to react to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani erasing Italians from the city's ethnic map. Plus, outrage over the new payout structure as USMNT splits World Cup cash with the women, and the fallout of Graham Platner's campaign.
Walker Kessler says he'll 'run through a brick wall' for Lakers - ESPN
LAS VEGAS — Walker Kessler, the biggest prize of the Los Angeles Lakers' free agency class this summer, said Monday that he has been medically cleared following shoulder surgery and is eager to play alongside Luka Doncic.
Rams' Jackson won't face felony; case assigned for diversion - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson will not face a felony charge after he was arrested on a domestic violence charge in June, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office confirmed to ESPN.
Sources: Man United in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa - ESPN
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, sources have told ESPN.
Bryce Harper denies giving FanDuel consent for video to customer - ESPN
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper said Monday that he did not know how FanDuel would use a personalized video he made for a customer, who has since accused the sportsbook in a lawsuit of taking advantage of his gambling addiction.