Illinois awards AD Whitman with extension, raise
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman received a contract extension through 2036 that includes a significant raise. Read More
🗽 New York’s big week: LeBron at Fanatics Fest
Follow our live coverage as the Sports Humanitarian Awards, ESPYS, Fanatics Fest, World Cup final and more turn the Big Apple into the center of the …
UM did not discuss AD Manuel’s future at meeting
The University of Michigan’s board of regents did not discuss the future of athletic director Warde Manuel during a Thursday meeting. Read More
MLB second-half preview: Is your team a World Seri…
Who will rule the rest of the season? Here’s everything you need to know coming out of the All-Star break. Read More
LeBron says he’s not ready to reveal next team
LeBron James remains undecided about where he’ll play this season. The NBA’s all-time scoring leader and current free agent spoke Thursday but didn’t reveal his next …
MLB to open season March 24, pending lockout
Major League Baseball is set to have its earliest opening day next year on March 24 except for international games – if there is an opening …
Why the World Cup should provide the road map for CFP expansion
World Cup expansion had its critics, but access was a goal. That hasn’t been the thing for the CFP. Read More
NBA looking into deal between Bucks, Trent Jr.
The NBA is investigating a four-year, $64 million deal between Gary Trent Jr. and the Bucks for possible salary cap circumvention, a league spokesperson told ESPN. …
Expanded NHL season turns up heat on rivalries
The NHL released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule Thursday, as the league expands its campaign from 82 to 84 games this season. Read More
Sources: Burns, Reds reach 7-year, $105M deal
All-Star right-hander Chase Burns, who is 11-1 with a 2.54 ERA this season, has agreed to a seven-year, $105 million extension with the Reds, sources told …