Brady bemoans NFL product: 'A lot of mediocrity'
Tom Brady says he thinks there is “a lot of mediocrity in today’s NFL” and that the “product in my opinion is less than what it’s been.”
Sources: MSU AD eyed Tucker split in preseason
Michigan State AD Alan Haller said he wanted to separate former coach Mel Tucker from the football team months before the 2023 season began, but the school’s administration prevented him from doing so, sources told ESPN.
Packers RB Jones has MCL sprain, source says
Packers running back Aaron Jones has an MCL sprain and is unlikely to play Thursday against the Detroit Lions, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
WR Jefferson: Health priority, not fantasy teams
Justin Jefferson said Tuesday he will return when he’s fully healthy and fantasy football managers flooding his direct messages with pleas for him to play won’t speed up the process.
Padres hire Shildt as manager on 2-year deal
The Padres have hired Mike Shildt as the team’s new manager, signing the former Cardinals skipper to a two-year deal, the team announced Tuesday.
2023-24 Wooden Award odds: Zach Edey National Player of the Year favorite
Purdue center Zach Edey remains the favorite to the Wooden Award for a second time. But does he have competition? What do the odds say?
Lionel Messi draws Brazilian fans to what could be his last match in Rio
Many Brazilians have become fans of Lionel Messi in recent years, and his potentially last game in Brazil is drawing many local fans.
3 points: Lakers' Austin Reaves dilemma, OKC's shooting and Zion Williamson
Have defenses figured out how to defend Austin Reaves without fouling? Plus more trends that have emerged in the NBA.
NFL Nation fallout: Who steps up for Bengals, Ravens?
Our NFL Nation reporters answer key questions following the Week 11 games, including how the Bengals and Ravens will react to injuries, what Seattle’s backfield will look like, and what it means heading into Week 12.
Ichiro Suzuki pitched a complete-game shutout against a girls' high school team in Japan
The Seattle Mariners legend topped out at 86 miles per hour against the squad, who now have some excellent stories to tell.