Mbappe 'knew' Messi would win Ballon d'Or

France's Kylian Mbappé said he knew that Lionel Messi would win the Ballon d'Or after the Argentina forward led his country to glory at the 2022 World Cup.


Madrid-bound Endrick prefers Ronaldo over Messi

Real Madrid-bound wonderkid Endrick has said he is more of a Cristiano Ronaldo fan than Lionel Messi ahead of his Brazil team's World Cup qualifier against Argentina.


LeBron proceeds to 'remind folks' with 37 in win

LeBron James kept up what would be a historically efficient season for him Sunday night against the Rockets and willing agitator Dillon Brooks, scoring a season-high 37 points that included the go-ahead free throw.


Vikings coach questions S Jackson's hit on Dobbs

Vikings QB Josh Dobbs lost a first-quarter fumble Sunday night on a questionable hit by Broncos safety Kareem Jackson, who was making his return from a two-game suspension for similar hits.


USC's James does pregame warmups for 1st time

Bronny James warmed up with his USC teammates before a game for the first time this season after suffering a cardiac arrest in July, according to a school spokesperson.


Saleh noncommittal on QB after Wilson benched

In a span of two months, the Jets have gone from a ruptured tendon to a broken offense, leaving coach Robert Saleh noncommittal on his quarterback going forward.


Purdy posts perfect passer rating as Niners romp

Brock Purdy became the second 49ers starting QB (Joe Montana) to post a perfect passer rating with at least 10 attempts.


Sources: QB Flacco to join Browns' practice squad

The Browns are signing Super Bowl-winning QB Joe Flacco to their practice squad, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Field Yates.


How F1 rode its luck to win big in Las Vegas

Formula One somehow broke with the city's oldest tradition and came out on top.


Bolts 'fed up,' while Staley asserts 'full confidence'

"We just fed up," Chargers safety Alohi Gilman told ESPN after the team's fifth one-score loss this season. Meanwhile, an agitated Brandon Staley professed "full confidence" in both himself as a playcaller and the Chargers' defense.