NBA ‘Heave Rule’ Allows Deep End-of-Quarter Shots Without Hurting Percentages

NBA players can now shoot those long end-of-quarter heaves without hurting their shooting percentages.
2025 MLB Awards Projections: Judge or Raleigh for MVP? Ohtani Three-Peat?

Who is in the mix for MLB’s top three individual awards — MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year — and should we expect any surprises?
World Cup onside/offside: Good win for USMNT, last dance for Lionel Messi?
While the United States needs tougher tests, we might need to prepare for Messi’s curtain call.
Survivor pool strategy: The top teams to take in Week 2
NFL survivor pool strategy, predictions and picks for ESPN Eliminator Challenge Week 2.
Falcons expect London (shoulder) to play Sunday
Falcons coach Raheem Morris said Wednesday that he believes WR Drake London should be good to go for Sunday’s game in prime time at the Vikings.
Hunter to get more defensive snaps in Week 2
Travis Hunter’s playing time on defense will see a “likely uptick” this Sunday against the Bengals, coach Liam Coen said Wednesday.
NCAA: 3 hoops players bet on their own games
A Fresno State men’s basketball player manipulated his performance for gambling purposes and conspired with two players to place bets on his statistics, according to findings from an NCAA investigation released Wednesday.
WBC reveals championship ring for Canelo vs. Crawford fight
The WBC Crown Series Undisputed Championship ring is valued at over $100,000.
2025 NASCAR Odds: Kyle Larson Clear Favorite for Bristol Night Race

Who will take the checkered flag Saturday night at Bristol — the first elimination race of the NASCAR playoff season? See the odds for the entire field.
Favorite ‘Dogs: Back Both Commodores, Jaguars to Cover

Find out which underdogs Will Hill is backing to cover in both college football and the NFL, including a Jags squad going into Cincinnati.