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Trouble brewing for the Patriots? Barnwell on five important Week 3 losses and their aftermath
The Pats got blown out. The Seahawks lost to a QB2. The Panthers couldn't overcome injuries. The Chargers and Texans fell to 0-3. What now for five of last season's playoff teams?
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Big wins for the Broncos, Ravens, Jags and Steelers? Our reporters make sense of Week 3
Our NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each Sunday game. Here's what we learned from Week 3.
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GIANTS ADD MCCARTHY
J.J. McCarthy isn't the answer for the Giants ... right? Barnwell on the trade's potential impact
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Grading NFL trades: Who won the McCarthy deal, Giants or Vikings?
AROUND THE ASSOCIATION
NBA media day 2026: LeBron, Jaylen in Philly, Jimmy Butler's earrings top highlights
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The NBA's eight most intriguing newcomers, ranked
DeVonta Smith is Eagles' undisputed No. 1 WR. He was shaped by perseverance
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Where has Bears TE Colston Loveland been this season?
EYES ON POSTSEASON
Playoffs begin Tuesday
The only MLB playoff preview you need: World Series odds, likely MVPs and how far all 12 teams will go
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Best World Series matchups for every type of MLB fan
Broncos erase 16-point deficit, take down Rams 30-26 in a thriller
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Broncos crowd erupts as Hufanga gets pick-six on Stafford
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Broncos pick off Stafford on final play to seal win over Rams
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Bo Nix reaches across the goal line for the go-ahead TD
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Matthew Stafford airs it out to Konata Mumpfield for a 48-yard TD
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Broncos tie the game with another TD, 2-point conversion
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NFL HIGHLIGHTS
Zay Flowers' catch sets up Ravens' 56-yard walk-off FG in Rio de Janeiro
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Commanders come up with pick-six to help snap Seahawks' 12-game win streak
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Knights hooker Phoenix Crossland had to go and must miss Grand Final
Kiss lauds Wallabies' 'backyard spirit' in unlikely victory
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Top Headlines
- Wemby still has 'hard emotions' over NBA Finals
- LeBron eyed joining Knicks until historic title
- Leonard moving forward in Raptors return
- Giants acquire QB McCarthy from Vikings
- Clippers apologise, vow to move past Kawhi
- Bucs QB Mayfield, dislocated thumb, out 3 weeks
- Clippers' Ingram out after Achilles, heel surgery
- NRL tease act with GF entertainment back on
- Cleary may win Dally M from hospital bed
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How to watch the NBL: 2026-27 season TV channel, streaming and viewing guide
The 2026-27 NBL season is here, and it's never been easier to catch every game live.
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A spectacle like no other: the NFL's Australian 'experiment' was always destined to succeed
There was never any doubt Melbourne would embrace the NFL with open arms and deliver a sporting spectacle to remember.
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ESPN NFL Afters
Laurie Horesh and Jimmy Smith catch their breath and re-hash all the biggest moments, stories, giggles and tears from 10 hours of football.
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Nashville turf temp of 157 degrees melts cleats, sends Sirianni for IV
Players' cleats were melting and Eagles coach Nick Sirianni needed an IV as a result of extreme heat conditions at Nissan Stadium during Sunday's game between Philadelphia and the Tennessee Titans, a 24-20 win for the Eagles.
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Raptors honor Kyle Lowry with golden 'GROAT' statue
Lowry also received a key to the city of Toronto and a special dinner to honor his contribution to the franchise.
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How the Red Sox went from AL-worst to the AL wild card
When Chad Tracy took over the Red Sox, they were in last place. Now, they're playoff-bound.
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Who are the top 10 players without a Super Bowl ring?
Introducing our Super Bowl Top 10s. First, we rank the best players who never won a championship, beginning with Dan Marino.
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Why this 3-week international break is longest ever (and why that's a good thing)
Fans have grown used to international games interrupting the club season, but this break will be a week longer than before. It's not as bad as it sounds.
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NBA Future Power Rankings: Three-year outlooks for all 30 teams
How does your team look in 2026-27? What about in 2029? NBA insiders unveil the latest rankings, based on five key metrics.
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MLB playoffs 2026: Fatal October flaws for every contender
Tired of seeing your favorite team go home early in the postseason? Here's one thing each current playoff team needs to address to make a deep run.
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Pass or fail? Grading every AFL team's season based on preseason expectations
Make finals, win the flag, or avoid the bottom four ... we gave each team a pass mark coming into the 2026 season. So how did every club go?
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All Blacks RGR review: What's working, what's not and what lies ahead
The All Blacks and Springboks Greatest Rivalry series lived up to the hype but it also leaves Dave Rennie with plenty to ponder for the remainder of the year. Liam Napier runs the rule over the eight-game tour and looks ahead to the Bledisloe Cup.
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Updated: NRL 2026 team-by-team season review
The 2026 NRL season proper has come to an end, so it's time to evaluate every team's year.
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Listen to our AFL podcast - the ESPN Footy Podcast with Champion Data
Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.
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Wake up to the best sports story you'll hear all day. Monday to Friday, we bring you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
