NFL to look into Tisch’s Epstein files connection
The NFL said Monday that it is aware emails released by the Justice Department on Friday show that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein connected Giants co-owner Steve Tisch with numerous women and that it will look into
Sources: M’s eye deal for Cards All-Star Donovan
The Mariners are nearing a deal to acquire infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Donovan was a first-time All-Star last season.
Sources: 6 teams to leave Main Street, join MLB
At least six teams are expected to leave their regional sports network, Main Street Sports, and join Major League Baseball, essentially shedding their once-lucrative local media contracts, sources told ESPN on Monday. More are expected to follow.
17 more ex-NC State athletes join abuse lawsuit
Seventeen more former student-athletes have joined a lawsuit alleging “sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation” by NC State’s former sports medicine director, Robert Murphy. The current number of plaintiffs is up to 31.
Ranking the 9 Greatest Defenses in Super Bowl History

Can the 2025 Seahawks join the Legion of Boom among the greatest NFL defenses to appear in a Super Bowl? Here’s the competition.
Broncos fill OC vacancy by promoting asst. Webb
Broncos assistant coach Davis Webb has reached agreement to become the team’s offensive coordinator.
Source: UGA lands top-ranked RB recruit in 2027
Five-star prospect Kemon Spell, ESPN’s No. 1 running back in the 2027 class, has committed to Georgia, a source told ESPN.
Illinois Coach Brad Underwood: Big Ten Has ‘Always Been Pretty Dominant’

Illinois coach Brad Underwood believes the Big Ten is easily one of the most dominant leagues in men’s college basketball.
Joel Klatt’s 3 Biggest Winners, Losers of Big Ten’s 2026 Schedule Draw

Joel Klatt believes Penn State has a 10-win schedule, while Ohio State has the Big Ten’s most “daunting” slate.
What’s Next: Reds Reunite With Eugenio Suárez; Best Remaining Slugger Off Board

Four years after getting traded from the Reds to the Mariners, Eugenio Suárez is now going from Seattle back to Cincinnati.