https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Bonkers stats that have defined the 2026 season Astros squander 4-0 lead — and a chance to break away in AL West Ohtani singles in first AB off IL as Dodgers near full strength Key takeaways: Padres 5, Dodgers 1 Lawrence Tanter dies at 76 Cubs fall to Marlins, still in pursuit of elusive playoff spot Penguins season preview: Veteran core remains foundation Brady Tkachuk, Carlson, Lee among new faces in new places for 2026-27 season Mammoth season preview: Young core, veteran additions bolster high expectations How Eastern Conference teams who missed playoffs last season can get there in 2026-27 Top indispensable player among teams in Super 16 power rankings D-backs live to fight another day in playoff chase with win over Rockies Sept. 23: NHL Preseason Roundup With loss to Mets, Rangers stumble in tight AL West race Sale’s 9th career 200-K season cements him among game’s greats White Sox squander golden chance to tie for Central lead with loss to Royals Gray dazzles in his regular season finale with 6 scoreless frames With 2 more HRs, Rice blows past Boone’s forecast to tie for AL lead With AL’s top seed secured, Rays can focus on getting rested, healthy for ALDS Seminoff gives the Stars the lead Henderson concludes breakout rookie season with 5 solid innings Matthews rings one in off the iron Gillett, who owned Canadiens from 2001-09, dies at 87 Rafaela exits after diving catch, single in 1st game back from IL Bregman (facial fractures) goes through full workout in bid to return soon Acuña (shin contusion) expected to return to lineup Thursday Stútzle drives to the net to open scoring Judge says he plans to be ready to go for Wild Card Series (report) Blue Jays succumb to baseball’s chaos, eliminated from postseason contention Vlad Jr. expands on comments about his contract, disappointing season ESPN analyst Messier stoked for season Sunday’s Cubs-Red Sox game moved; clubs to play split doubleheader Friday Volpe could play 3rd base in final week; Stanton, Grisham set for live at-bats Gabby Williams March Madness career highlights at UConn The top 7 transfers to watch in men’s college hockey in 2026-27 NFL QB rankings, Week 3: Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, Matthew Stafford heating up NFL Fantasy 2026 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: Wide receivers for Week 3 Deshaun Watson says he ‘never tries to go at war with the fans’ ahead of Browns home opener Status Report: Seguin could play in preseason finale for Stars Making sense of a very much unsettled AL playoff picture NHL, Premier Sports renew partnership through 2028-29 season Hurricanes Stanley Cup championship film to debut on ESPN2 on Sept. 27 NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, Sept. 23 Bills QB Josh Allen, 49ers QB Brock Purdy highlight Players of the Week Stanley Cup Championship Film Trailer NFL Network: Giants QB Jaxson Dart expected to undergo season-ending knee surgery Taylor Hall Trains with NHL Rivals in Muskoka, Ontario Kawhi Leonard signs extension with Raptors Sykora out 4-5 months for Rangers with lower-body injury COVER