Purdue tops preseason AP Top 25 poll for 1st time
Purdue is No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 college basketball poll for the first time. The Boilermakers earned 35 of 61 first-place votes to top Monday’s poll to begin the 2025-26 season.
Padres’ Shildt retires, cites ‘severe toll’ of job
Mike Shildt is retiring as Padres manager with two years remaining on his contract, citing a “severe toll” the job has taken on him “mentally, physically and emotionally.”
Eagles’ pass rush depth takes hit as Smith retires
Eagles veteran edge rusher Za’Darius Smith announced his retirement on social media Monday, marking a sudden departure for a productive player at a position of need for Philadelphia.
Rams say Nacua (ankle) dodged long-term injury
Rams receiver Puka Nacua will be day-to-day with a sprained ankle, which he sustained in the second quarter of Sunday’s win over the Baltimore Ravens. The team believes, based on the scans of the ankle, that Nacua
Bucks unite Antetokounmpos, sign younger bro
The Bucks are signing Alex Antetokounmpo to a two-way contract.
A day later, Glenn admits Fields took ‘step back’
Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Monday that Justin Fields “took a step back” with his performance against the Broncos, a day after he bristled at a question on his quarterback’s play in the 13-11 loss.
Sources: Richardson likely out multiple games
Colts QB Anthony Richardson Sr. is likely to miss multiple games after suffering an orbital fracture in a freak pregame incident Sunday, sources told ESPN.
Who does Penn State go after to replace James Franklin? 🤔 Joel Klatt Show
Joel Klatt revealed who he thinks should be the next Penn State Nittany Lions head coach. He broke down why Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule, Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti, Duke Blue Devils head coach
Men’s AP preseason top 25 poll reaction: What to know about every team
Here’s what to know about each team in the AP men’s preseason top 25, from No. 1 Purdue to No. 25 North Carolina.
One thing you shouldn’t be surprised by … for every NBA team
When it comes to the upcoming NBA season, don’t be surprised if these things happen.