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ESPN Sources: LeBron out of Lakers' preseason opener

LeBron James will not play in the Lakers' preseason debut Friday against the Timberwolves, sources told ESPN. James, 39, will be held out for rest but is expected to play in L.A.'s second game Sunday at Acrisure Arena against the Suns.

ESPN Sources: Japanese star Sugano heading to MLB

Tomoyuki Sugano is heading to MLB after a renaissance season in Japan that has seen him post a 1.67 ERA over 24 starts for the Yomiuri Giants, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Bills to be without three starters vs. Texans

The Buffalo Bills will be without several key players in Sunday's game vs. the Houston Texans, with wide receiver Khalil Shakir, defensive tackles Ed Oliver and Austin Johnson, and safety Taylor Rapp all ruled out by coach Sean McDermott.

ESPN Hayes keeps Aces' trend of Sixth POY winners

Aces guard Tiffany Hayes was named the WNBA Sixth Person of the Year, marking the fifth time in the past six seasons that a Las Vegas player has won the award.

ESPN Twins GM Levine out after 8 years, 3 Central titles

Thad Levine is out after eight years as the Twins' senior vice president and general manager.

ESPN Pogba doping ban reduced; can return in March '25

World Cup winner Paul Pogba's doping suspension has been cut to 18 months from an initial four years, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Friday.

ESPN Let’s preview all 13 remaining NFL Week 5 games: Picks, predictions, fantasy X factors and matchup nuggets

Which teams will win? Which storylines matter most? Here is everything you need to know.

ESPN Draft strategy: The best picks for each draft slot in Rounds 1 and 2

The top of your fantasy hockey draft is important, so we've mapped out how the top 20 picks should go.

ESPN Colts scratch RB Taylor, unsure on Richardson

The Colts are dealing with a number of injuries ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, as RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) has been ruled out and quarterback Anthony Richardson's status is unclear.

ESPN Sources: LeBron out of Lakers' preseason opener

LeBron James will not play in the Lakers' preseason debut Friday against the Timberwolves, sources told ESPN. James, 39, will be held out for rest but is expected to play in L.A.'s second game Sunday at Acrisure Arena against the Suns.

ESPN Sources: Japanese star Sugano heading to MLB

Tomoyuki Sugano is heading to MLB after a renaissance season in Japan that has seen him post a 1.67 ERA over 24 starts for the Yomiuri Giants, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Bills to be without three starters vs. Texans

The Buffalo Bills will be without several key players in Sunday's game vs. the Houston Texans, with wide receiver Khalil Shakir, defensive tackles Ed Oliver and Austin Johnson, and safety Taylor Rapp all ruled out by coach Sean McDermott.

ESPN Twins GM Levine out after 8 years, 3 Central titles

Thad Levine is out after eight years as the Twins' senior vice president and general manager.

ESPN Pogba doping ban reduced; can return in March '25

World Cup winner Paul Pogba's doping suspension has been cut to 18 months from an initial four years, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Friday.

ESPN NFL will not mediate in Tua's potential return

As NFL officials touted a record low of preseason concussions Friday, they pledged that the league won't impose an outcome for its most notable concussion patient.