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Sports coverage centers on the death of NBA pioneer Bob Pettit, major baseball playoff milestones, Sri Lanka’s ODI victory over England, international football results, and developments across the NFL, college sports, golf, and basketball.
Basketball
The basketball news is led by the death of Bob Pettit and a series of NBA and college developments.
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NBA’s first MVP Bob Pettit dies at 93
Bob Pettit, the NBA’s first Most Valuable Player and a two-time MVP, has died aged 93. He was described as a giant of the game and a Basketball Hall of Famer.
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Oklahoma City remains confident despite offseason departures
Thunder general manager Sam Presti said he does not expect Oklahoma City to suffer a downturn despite players leaving during the offseason.
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NBA ranking debate puts SGA, Jokic and Wembanyama at the top
ESPN’s latest NBA ranking focuses on whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic or Victor Wembanyama should occupy the top spot.
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Michigan basketball wins court ruling for Roddy Gayle
A judge awarded Michigan guard Roddy Gayle a fifth year of eligibility in a significant court case.
Baseball
The Cubs and White Sox both secured American League or National League playoff berths, while Chicago’s Pete Crow-Armstrong reached a rare statistical milestone.
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Cubs clinch a second consecutive playoff berth
Chicago secured its second straight postseason appearance with a win over the Marlins.
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White Sox secure an AL playoff berth after a difficult three-season stretch
The White Sox clinched an American League playoff berth after losing 324 games across the previous three seasons.
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Crow-Armstrong joins the 40-home-run, 40-steal club
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong became the seventh player to reach the 40-homer, 40-steal milestone.
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MLB playoff contenders assessed in updated rankings
An ESPN analysis evaluates the positions of playoff contenders and hopefuls as the postseason picture develops.
Cricket
Sri Lanka levelled its ODI series with England, while South Africa defeated Australia and Warwickshire strengthened its County Championship position.
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Sri Lanka level ODI series with England
Sri Lanka defeated England by 16 runs, with Kusal Mendis scoring a century and Jos Buttler suffering an injury. The result set up a series decider.
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South Africa beat Australia by 67 runs
South Africa defeated Australia by 67 runs in an ODI, with Breetzke’s century leading the way. Australia captain Mitch Marsh described his team’s performance as a capitulation.
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Warwickshire move closer to County Championship title
Warwickshire bowled out Leicestershire and moved closer to securing the County Championship.
Football
The Nations League produced a draw between the Netherlands and Germany and a Portugal win over Wales, while Ireland and Wales suffered defeats in other international fixtures.
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Netherlands draw 1-1 with Germany
Cody Gakpo scored late to deny Germany a winning start under Jürgen Klopp, while the Netherlands rescued a draw under Xavi’s management.
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Portugal defeat Wales through João Félix
João Félix scored the only goal as Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in the Nations League opener.
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Republic of Ireland lose to Kosovo
The Republic of Ireland suffered a deserved defeat in Kosovo. Forward Chiedozie Ogbene also spoke about pressure surrounding matches against Israel.
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Wales manager wants more after Portugal loss
Wales manager Craig Bellamy said his side must improve following the defeat by Portugal.
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Haaland scores twice for Norway
Erling Haaland scored two goals as Norway won its Nations League opener.
American football
NFL stories include player availability, fines, retirement news, and preparations for Week 3, while college football coverage focuses on major matchups and playoff evaluation.
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Juszczyk questions NFL fine for beer-chugging gesture
49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk said he was baffled after being fined for imitating the act of chugging a beer; separate reports described the act as offensive.
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Sam Darnold targets a Sunday return
Darnold said he is aiming to return Sunday after briefly fearing that his football career could be over.
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Steve Alford to retire after Nevada tenure
Nevada coach Steve Alford plans to retire after the 2026-27 season, ending a 36-year coaching career.
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Joey Porter Jr. expects to play for Pittsburgh in 2026
Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. said he definitely expects to play for Pittsburgh in 2026, although the timing remains undetermined.
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Nick Chubb set for one-day Browns contract and retirement
Nick Chubb is reported to be signing a one-day contract with Cleveland before retiring as a Brown.
Golf and other sports
The United States took an early Presidents Cup advantage, while individual stories covered player health, injuries, coaching, and sporting governance.
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Team USA takes an early Presidents Cup lead
The United States edged ahead in the opening session, with Scottie Scheffler and partner Sam Burns securing a key point. Min Woo Lee also produced a notable birdie for the Internationals.
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Carlos Alcaraz describes burnout from constant exposure
Carlos Alcaraz said he felt burned out after too much exposure on and off the court.
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Injuries affect several international players
Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey was taken off injured during the Netherlands game, while Arsenal’s Kai Havertz also left Germany’s match against the Netherlands with an injury.
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Penguins’ Kuzmenko takes leave after father’s death
Pittsburgh Penguins player Andrei Kuzmenko is taking leave after his father was killed by a bear on a fishing trip.
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Uefa concerned about Premier League spending
Uefa has expressed concern that Premier League spending could affect the wider transfer market.
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