Wings to hire USF's Jose Fernandez as head coach, source says - ESPN
The Dallas Wings are closing in on hiring longtime South Florida coach Jose Fernandez as their new head coach, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.
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Mark Wegner named World Series umpire crew chief - ESPN
TORONTO — Mark Wegner will be the World Series umpire crew chief for the first time, joined by Jordan Baker, Adam Hamari, Adrian Johnson, Will Little, Alan Porter and John Tumpane for the matchup between the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays.
Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage to start Game 1 of World Series vs. Dodgers - ESPN
TORONTO — Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage will start Game 1 of the World Series on Friday against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Blake Snell, but a decision on activating shortstop Bo Bichette still officially has yet to be made.
Titans CB L'Jarius Sneed placed on IR with quad injury - ESPN
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Titans placed cornerback L'Jarius Sneed on injured reserve Thursday, sidelining him for at least the next four games.
Lionel Messi extends Inter Miami contract through 2028 - ESPN
Lionel Messi has signed a contract extension to extend his stay at Inter Miami through the end of the 2028 MLS season, the team announced Thursday.
Ruth Chepng'etich, marathon world-record holder, gets 3-year doping ban - ESPN
MONACO — Women's marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepng'etich has been banned for three years after admitting to a doping violation, track and field's Athletics Integrity Unit said Thursday.
Week 9 best bets: How to bet Illinois-Washington, Auburn-Arkansas and more - ESPN
It's Week 9, and the storylines are starting to matter as much as the numbers.
Will Chargers' recent leaky defense allow Vikings to keep things close? - ESPN
Week 8 of the NFL season kicks off with the Minnesota Vikings visiting the Los Angeles Chargers on «Thursday Night Football.»