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In the aftermath of the NCAA tournaments expanding to 76 teams starting this season, the NIT and Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament will drop from 32 teams to 24 beginning in 2027, the NCAA announced.

Kei Nishikori had an emotional farewell to his tennis career, playing his final match at the Japan Open in a 6-4, 6-4 loss to Frances Tiafoe.

Five Padres pitchers combined on a five-hitter and Gavin Sheets hit a pinch-hit two-run homer, as the Padres swept the Cubs out of the NL Wild Card Series with a 4-1 win.

Dallas rallied to force a decisive Game 3 and Arike Ogunbowale made history.

Arike Ogunbowale delivered a record-breaking performance with the Wings' season on the line, scoring 45 points, including a tying 3-pointer to force overtime, to help Dallas force a deciding Game 3 against the Valkyries.

The Yankees' homegrown talent such as Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler led the way to help deliver a thorough two-game beatdown of the Red Sox in their AL Wild Card Series, ending with Wednesday's 9-2 win.

Why, yes, that was Matthew Stafford. Here's why all signs pointed to the reigning NFL MVP's music video cameo.

Alec Bohm put Philadelphia ahead with a two-out home run in the 10th inning, and the Phillies beat the Braves to force a decisive Game 3 in their National League Wild Card Series.

Jordan wore the jersey in Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals.

As training camps get underway across the league, Bobby Marks examines roster, contract and fit questions for all 30 teams.

Would players want to know if they have the disease? Some would and some wouldn't. Here's what they said.

We asked over 30 NFL players about CTE concerns, and their answers ranged from fear to resignation.

Could Jules Koundé's next move be in the Premier League? Transfer Talk has the latest.

Rams head coach Sean McVay says the NFL told the team that defensive pass interference should not have been called against cornerback Josh Wallace in Sunday night's loss to the Broncos.

Eric Moody points out which preseason NBA position battles could have big fantasy ramifications.

Jim McCormick highlights the lesser known players who could be worth taking a flyer on in the final rounds of your fantasy draft.

The 2026 fantasy baseball season just ended, but Eric Karabell is already thinking about 2027.

Who are the favorites to win seasonlong honors? Here are the odds for MVP, Rookie of the Year and more.

Why was Arsenal's Leah Williamson penalized for picking the ball up for a goal kick? Our resident ref, Andy Davies, explains all.

Tuesday's confirmation that Manchester City were found guilty by the Premier League on over 100 breaches of financial regulations has sent shockwaves through the sport. How do Man City survive this?