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ESPN Ohio St. puts 4 on preseason All-America 1st unit

Safety Caleb Downs and three of his Ohio State teammates were selected for the preseason Associated Press All-America first team. The second-ranked Buckeyes placed six players overall on the All-America teams.

ESPN Astros' Verlander to return Wednesday vs. Red Sox

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander, 41, who hasn't pitched since June 9 because of stiffness in his neck, is scheduled to come off the injured list and start the finale of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.

ESPN Laine gets 'change of scenery' in trade to Habs

Just days after it became public that he wanted to leave Columbus, the Blue Jackets shipped forward Patrik Laine to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris and a second-round choice in the 2026 NHL draft.

ESPN What's next for top stars of UFC 305: Don't expect Du Plessis vs. Pereira soon

ESPN MMA reporter Brett Okamoto plays matchmaker and predicts what's in store for the standouts from UFC 305.

ESPN Coughlin earns Solheim spot with win in Scotland

Lauren Coughlin pulled away with superb putting and closed with a 3-under 69 to win the Women's Scottish Open and secure a spot on the U.S. Solheim Cup team.

ESPN Candid Tua calls out Flores for coaching style

Tua Tagovailoa didn't hold back when asked to describe the difference between having a coach who believes in him compared with one who didn't.

ESPN Gundy to players: 'Quit calling' for more money

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy told his players that it's time to play football and to inform their agents to "quit calling us and asking for more money."

ESPN Commanders officially name Daniels starting QB

The Commanders on Monday officially named rookie Jayden Daniels as their starting quarterback.

ESPN Braves' Riley to miss 6-8 weeks with broken hand

The Braves, who are in a tight race for the final NL wild-card spot, will be without Austin Riley for six to eight weeks after he suffered a fractured right hand.

ESPN Ohio St. puts 4 on preseason All-America 1st unit

Safety Caleb Downs and three of his Ohio State teammates were selected for the preseason Associated Press All-America first team. The second-ranked Buckeyes placed six players overall on the All-America teams.

ESPN Astros' Verlander to return Wednesday vs. Red Sox

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander, 41, who hasn't pitched since June 9 because of stiffness in his neck, is scheduled to come off the injured list and start the finale of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.

ESPN Laine gets 'change of scenery' in trade to Habs

Just days after it became public that he wanted to leave Columbus, the Blue Jackets shipped forward Patrik Laine to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris and a second-round choice in the 2026 NHL draft.

ESPN Sources: Felix to Chelsea on; Gallagher to Atleti

Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle to sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid, sources have told ESPN, in a move which should now see Conor Gallagher complete his transfer in the opposite direction.

ESPN NFL preseason Week 2 takeaways: Bo Nix shines, Brock Purdy and 49ers struggle

How did the Broncos, 49ers and others fare in preseason Game 2? Takeaways from all of the week's preseason games.

ESPN Fantasy Football Draft Guide: Rankings, mock drafts and analysis

Your one-stop shop for our best content as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.