9:39 PM ET Rockets forward Zhou Qi was ruled out of Tuesday’s preseason game in Houston against the Shanghai Sharks with a left knee sprain. Zhou collided with Sharks forward Luis Scola late in the first quarter and was taken off the court in a wheelchair after trainers and staff helped him up. The 7-foot-2
9:24 PM ET ALAMEDA, Calif. — Much was expected out of cornerback Gareon Conley by Jon Gruden and the Oakland Raiders this season, a year after a shin injury limited the 2017 first-round draft pick from Ohio State to two games. And while Conley has been relatively healthy — he came back earlier than expected
9:05 PM ET With Hurricane Michael bearing down on the Tallahassee area, Florida State is not expected to resume football practice until Saturday. The Seminoles practiced Tuesday morning, and coach Willie Taggart said much of the team was set to leave town afterward. Florida State has a bye this week and will next play Oct.
9:06 AM ET Everyone loves power rankings! Before each season, I like to zoom way out and sort teams into buckets. It helps capture where every team fits within this distinct season, and along the years-long team-building continuum. So here we go: Our ninth (!) annual Tiers of the NBA. The order within tiers does
8:03 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Alex Bregman is getting his wish — the Houston Astros are headed for prime time. Alex Bregman didn’t like that the Astros had to play three day games in the ALDS, saying, “Does Floyd Mayweather fight the first fight … does Tiger Woods tee off at 8
6:52 PM ET Emily KaplanESPN Kevin Shattenkirk‘s New York homecoming has been anything but sweet. The former Hurricane tops the list this week thanks to his (disallowed) “pants goal” for the Belfast Giants. Already searching for some waiver adds for your fantasy hockey roster? Victoria Matiash lists the best players still available in the majority
6:10 PM ET HOUSTON — The Houston Texans‘ depth at cornerback has gotten even thinner after the team placed Kayvon Webster on injured reserve on Tuesday. Safety Justin Reid, offensive lineman Martinas Rankin and WR Keke Coutee are among Houston’s midround rookies delivering first-round results. Houston hopes to limit the punishment its young QB absorbs,
6:01 PM ET OAKLAND, Calif. — Klay Thompson was born in Los Angeles, watched his father, Mychal, play for the Lakers and spent his high school years in the Southern California area. He understands more than most just how much passion for the game there is in the area. As his Golden State Warriors get
6:02 PM ET Associated Press ATLANTA — Brian Snitker endured a restless night after the final game of the season. He was poring over what went wrong for the Atlanta Braves in the playoffs. He might’ve been thinking about his own future, as well. “I laid awake all night staring at the ceiling,” the Braves
6:16 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles lost lead running back Jay Ajayi to a torn ACL this week, stripping an already sputtering offense of one of its primary weapons. Led by one of the most aggressive personnel men in the business in Howie Roseman, and with hopes of a Super Bowl repeat still