The Lead: Starting Five

Plus: The Bedlam rivalry gets a little more spice thrown in ahead of a final showdown. And marsupial miscreant steals the show in Lubbock.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Raiders hope some serious mid-season changes will get them back on track. And the Celtics scorching start gets historic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The James Harden trade saga comes to a merciful end. And the Niners add another big name to their defensive line.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Rangers are playoff road warriors unlike any other. And the Hawks spoil an Anthony Edwards homecoming.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Broncos finally end an ignominious streak against an AFC West rival. And the World Series moves to game 3 with two wildcards taking the mound.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The surprising team sitting near the top of the NHL standings. And the Bills get a much-needed win on Thursday night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Frank Reich reminds us that development is a marathon not a sprint. And an R&B superstar finally responds to A'Ja Wilson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Nikola Jokic picks up where he left off on ring night in Denver. And a college football team turns to a cartoon villain for inspiration during a tough year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Phillies and Diamondbacks are headed to a Game 7 of their own. And Giannis puts pen to paper with the BucksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The ALCS heads to a winner-take-all game 7. And USC’s championship hopes go out the window against Utah.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Houston evens things up after another power surge in Arlington. And Amon-Ra St. Brown pays off his end of an 'agreement' in humiliating style. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Astros get one back behind some timely hitting. And James Harden goes MIA on the Sixers as the regular season closes in.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Kyle Schwarber gets red hot at the perfect time for the defending NL Champs. And LSU looks to incorporate some new stars for another championship campaign.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Phillies continue to dominate at Citizens Bank Park. And a future NFL Hall of Famer eyes a comeback for the 2028 Olympics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Rangers keep rolling as an all-Texas ALCS is underway. And the Liberty keep their season alive — and Ted Lasso approves.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Gio Reyna returns to the USMNT fold and promises everything is just fine. And a golfer with a serious driver looks to make PGA Tour history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: It's another Bryce Harper game at Citizens Bank Park. And Kirk Cousins reminds everyone that ignorance is bliss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A former-NHL MVP starts off the new season with a bang. And a coaching legend laments the death of the PAC-12. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Kyle Shanahan pumps the breaks on the Niners Super Bowl hype train. And the Dodgers need a miracle to avoid another early playoff exit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Joel Embiid weighs in on James Harden's uncertain future. And a football coach becomes the first person to use "sleep like baby" correctly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Sean McVay channels his inner Will Ferrell. And Wemby argues that positions really aren’t that important to an alien.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Jerry Jones goes full kill them with kindness mode ahead of a showdown with the Niners. And Dame Lillard gets pranked.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Red River Rivalry gets some extra juice. And Boston celebrates its newest holiday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A pair of MVPs powers the Liberty into the WNBA Finals. And the AL West finally finds its champ on the final day of the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Lions makes a statement at Lambeau. And Anthony Edwards fondly recalls a confrontational dinner with a legendary coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A series of calamities comes at the worst possible time for the Cubs. And the AFC East showdown that promises to bring the fireworks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Aaron Rodgers preaches calm to a disgruntled fan base. And Jimmy Butler feels some pain at the pump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Pitching and some serious pop powers a massive Astros win. And Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman takes the fall for a very costly error. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Cowboys come crashing back to Earth. And Connecticut puts the clamps on Breanna Stewart and The Liberty.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: It's the end of an era for the USWNT. And Travis Kelce sheds some light (sort of) on those Taylor Swift rumors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The AL West race is poised on a razor's edge as the season nears its end. And Manchester United have a really rough day in Munich. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Mike Tomlin says he likes his fans fat, sassy and spoiled. And a unexpected celebration for a goalie in the Champions League.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Kyle Schwarber continues to assemble one of the strangest statistical seasons you'll ever see. And a surprising Heisman frontrunner emerges in the Pacific Northwest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Lynx stun the sun to force a winner-take-all Game 3. And Orioles fans look ahead to October baseball for the first time in a long time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A crucial series in the race for the regular season AL crown. And Deion Sanders gets some more bulletin board material for his Buffs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Sun power past the Lynx behind a barrage from beyond the arc. And Joe Burrow uses a tried and true method to try and turn his season around.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Zach Wilson era begins (again) for the Jets. And we get our first hint at who might take home a hotly contested WNBA MVP award.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Atlanta's MVP duo keeps mashing in an NL East showdown. And Nick Saban says Alabama needs to bounce back from a crushing early season loss by getting better at... everything. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Coco Gauff thanks her doubters at the U.S. Open. And the WNBA playoff seeds are set after a dramatic final day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Coco Gauff matches a feat not seen since the early days of Serena Williams. And one of gymnastic's all-time greats sets a course for Paris.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A former-U.S. Open champ survives a steamy quarterfinal match in Flushing. And the race for the final NL Wild Card spot is coming down to the wire.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The status of two key pieces is in doubt for the defending Super Bowl Champs on the eve of a new season. And there's no special treatment for Duke's new star QB. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Chicago’s Ace builds on his Cy Young case. And an American tennis showdown in Flushing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Vikings break the bank to lock down a star tight end. And Newcastle’s Champions League dream gets off to a tough start.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A multi-time Pro Bowler makes his long awaited return to the field. And Houston gets a key bat back in the lineup as they look to repeat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Phillies keep mashing their way to Wild Card berth. And the Ryder Cup captain's picks are announced – with one surprising inclusion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Austin Reaves and the bench mob power USA Basketball past Greece. And Max Scherzer's very uncomfortable return to Citi Field.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Mariners keep streaking all the way to the top of the AL West. And Louis Lappe fulfills every Little Leaguer's dream in Williamsport.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: More Niners drama, but this time it's not about a quarterback. And the Liberty get a massive comeback win against their top Eastern Conference rival.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Niners pull the plug on the Trey Lance era. And Shohei Ohtani's arm troubles persist, but he can still swing a bat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.