2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Standings: Cubs, White Sox Clinch Postseason Spots
A weekly look at MLB's standings and how they are informing the postseason picture.
Anthony Gordon Explains Why Spain Is 'Built Different' Than England
England would be making a mistake by trying to replicate Spain’s successful style of play in a bid to win major tournaments.
Cody White Surprised In Raiders' Win vs. Chargers, But It Wasn't A Shock To Him
Cody White was called up from the Raiders' practice squad a day before scoring two TDs, but he was prepared for the moment.
Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. Provides Update On Extension Talks, Back Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is eager to play this season, though he doesn't know when that will happen.
Cubs Superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong Joins Rare 40-40 Club
Chicago Cubs superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong became the seventh player in MLB history to post a 40-40 season on Thursday afternoon.
College Football Week 4 Betting Report: Public Still High On Indiana & Cignetti
The public is still high on the Hoosiers but the books need Northwestern. Patrick Everson breaks down the college football Week 4 action.
2026 NFL Week 3 Picks: Best Bets For Every Game — Will's Wagers
Will Hill is back with his wagers for every NFL Week 3 game. Here's where he's putting his money.
Josh Hoover And The Weight Of Escaping Fernando Mendoza’s Shadow At Indiana
What it's like for a player like Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover to succeed a superstar like Fernando Mendoza.
Aaron Judge Playing In Playoffs? What We Know About Yankees Star's Calf Injury
Here's what we know about Aaron Judge's calf injury and the confusion regarding when he could return for the New York Yankees.
How People Around NFL Are Reacting To Young QB Injuries: 'Holy S---! What Is Going On?'
We asked people around the NFL what they thought about those injuries and what future concerns they might have about Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Jaxson Dart.
Inside Miz's Rise: How Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski Became MLB’s Most Unhittable Starter
After an intriguing rookie season, Jacob Misiorowski maximized everything within his control — his body, velocity, arsenal and command — to transform into a pitching marvel.
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Game Day Kickoff: Knee-jerk reactions and September lies; what does Week 4 have in store?
Week 4 will tell us if our knee-jerk reactions to the first few weeks of the season actually mean anything.
49ers' Juszczyk fined for 'offensive' act of pretending to chug beer
The NFL fined San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 on Thursday for "engaging in offensive demonstrations."
Cubs' Crow-Armstrong becomes 7th to join 40 HR-40 SB club
Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong became the seventh player in MLB history to join the 40/40 club after stealing his 40th base of the season on Thursday.
Porter: 'Definitely' will play for Steelers in '26, exactly when TBD
Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. said he is "definitely" going to play this season, but the exact date of his return to the field is still up in the air.
Presti: Not expecting OKC downturn despite offseason departures
Oklahoma City GM Sam Presti said the Thunder could be as good as past teams despite key offseason departures.
Judge denies request to seal records in Josh Jacobs case
The judge who presided over the criminal case of Packers RB Josh Jacobs denied a request by the victim to have evidence permanently sealed.
Chiefs aim to reduce RB Walker's workload 'a little bit'
One of the main objectives for Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid in Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins is to reduce the workload "a little bit" for running back Kenneth Walker III.
Fantilli gets $82.5M deal, becomes Blue Jackets' highest-paid player
The Blue Jackets re-signed center Adam Fantilli to a six-year, $82.5 million contract.
Ex-NC State sports medicine director arrested after multicount indictment
Former NC State sports medicine director Robert Michael Murphy has been arrested after a grand jury indicted him last week on multiple felony and misdemeanor counts involving the sexual abuse of male student-athletes he had treated.
⚾ MLB Power Rankings: Where playoff contenders, hopefuls stand
The final days of the 2026 regular season are upon us -- and a number of races are coming down to the wire.
Ranking the 0-2 NFL teams: Which still have playoff hope, and which could be in for long seasons?
Can the Texans turn it around (again)? Do the Buccaneers, Colts or Chargers have a chance to get right? Is the season already over for the Falcons and Dolphins?
MLB insiders predict the playoffs: Bold takes, dangerous teams and breakout stars
Which wild cards could win it all? Are the Yankees cooked without Judge? Here's what those in the sport think could decide October.
MLB playoff tracker: Postseason odds, current bracket and who can clinch next
From current playoff matchups to league races to the postseason schedule, we have everything you need to know.
NBA Rank top 10 is here: SGA, Jokic or Wemby at No. 1?
Our countdown of the NBA's top 100 players hits its grand finale.
'I'm not asking for anybody's sympathy': It's a pivotal season for Lincoln Riley and USC
With a 4-0 record, Lincoln Riley isn't shying away from expectations as USC hosts Oregon this weekend.
'Ugh,' a lefty QB: Why the NFL has struggled with southpaw quarterbacks, and the one team leaning into it
With Michael Penix Jr. starting Thursday and Tua Tagovailoa on the roster, the Falcons enter a rare NFL realm.
Meet Cam Achord: The Packers' secret special teams weapon
Part old-school coach, part Gen Z analytics savant, Achord is "just a ball of energy" as he aims to fix Green Bay's special teams unit.
Breaking down the WNBA playoff picture: How final seeds will be set Thursday
Before the playoffs open Sunday, the final four seeds will be set in Thursday's regular-season finales.
WNBA playoff bracket coming into focus: Dream lock in 4-seed; Liberty are No. 8
Minnesota, Las Vegas, Golden State, Indiana, Atlanta, New York, Washington and Dallas are headed to the playoffs.
The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores for Week 3
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.
Panic or patience with early-season disappointments?
Matt Bowen discusses players who have struggled early on and offers his level of concern.
Salary caps, player unions, roster spots: What will the Protect College Sports Act do?
As the Senate looks to pass the landmark bill, we sort the truths from the myths about the Protect College Sports Act.
Real or not? We rated the sustainability of 32 NFL surprise trends and stats through Week 2
T.J. Watt is dominant again? The Packers can't run the ball? Drew Lock is fourth in QBR? Let's figure out which early stats and trends have staying power and which are a mirage.
Answering key questions for the Giants following Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury
New York fans just don't seem to be allowed nice things these days. Our insiders get into the implications of Dart's injury and its effect on the Giants going forward.
Projecting the NHL's leap-forward, regression candidates: Michkov, Misa, Mantha, more
Here are a dozen players who are in for a heightened -- or lowered -- level of production this season.
Reranking the class of 2024: What we got right (Flagg) and wrong (Knueppel)
Cooper Flagg remains No. 1 in this high school class -- but we admit to some mistakes for the rest of the list.
Is Cavan Sullivan the next Michael Olise? Comps for USMNT's top young stars
With the USMNT welcoming a new class of debutantes during this international break, ESPN dives into the numbers of the United States' next prodigies.
International break preview: USMNT's next generation, Messi's farewell, AFCON qualifying
From the U.S. youth movement to Messi's Argentina farewell and AFCON qualifying beginning in Africa, there's a lot happening in international soccer over the next 15 days.
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua: What you need to know
Everything you need to know about Tyson Fury's fight with Anthony Joshua.
September surprises: Our unexpected all-portal team
Unlikely stars a month ago, here are the biggest portal surprises at every position.
Ranking the 10 best College Football Playoff games
Who takes the No. 1 spot? ESPN's Bill Connelly lists out his top 10 College Football Playoff games.
Fans flocked to Wilmington to celebrate No. 23 -- and no, it wasn't Michael Jordan
In honor of 23 years since "One Tree Hill" premiered, James Lafferty & Co. take us inside the basketball heart of the cult classic TV show.
Betting buzz: Nor'easter, no problem for college football bettors in Week 4
With storms forecast for the northeast this weekend, bettors are targeting the under in two key matchups.
Are the Longhorns laying too many points in Knoxville?
Pamela Maldonado dives into the numbers to find the best way to bet the Tennessee-Texas game in Knoxville.
10-team points league mock draft: How early did Cooper Flagg go?
Our 10-team, H2H points fantasy basketball mock draft was highlighted by some new faces entering the top two rounds.
Ultimate draft board: How the first 20 picks should play out
Here's how every pick should go in the first two rounds of a 10-team fantasy hockey draft.
Transfer value tiers: Which clubs have the most valuable players?
Which soccer players are actually worth £100m? Let's assess each team's stars, factoring in ability, positions, contracts and age.
Transfer rumors, news: Bayern's Karl to get 'dream' Real Madrid move?
Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Lennart Karl could get his dream move to Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Should a flare have ruled out a Man City goal? Why can't Arsenal score more goals?
The UEFA Women's Champions League is back! Here are some of our burning questions after the first round of league phase matches.
At Trump meeting, Xi Jinping lays out terms to avoid US-China military conflict - The Guardian
CNN, MS NOW and Politico allowed back at the White House after judge blocked Trump’s ban - NBC News
Hurricane Polo is a Category 4 monster, a 'rare show of force' - USA Today
Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack - BBC
Track where a potent nor’easter will bring heavy rain, winds and waves - washingtonpost.com
California sheriff ordered to return ballots he confiscated in voter ‘fraud’ inquiry - The Guardian
Ole Miss victims identified as narcotics task force probes two student deaths - Fox News
Abortion Pills, Vaccines and Food Safety: F.D.A. Nominee to Face Senate Panel - The New York Times
Report: CIA warned Europe of Russian drone attack from vessels in the Mediterranean - Defense News
At UN, 80 countries demand reopening of Hormuz, condemn Iran, Houthi attacks - Reuters
Ukrainian man kills one, wounds four in Poland abbey knife attack - Al Jazeera
Flush with allies, Tigray's leaders face internal discord in new Ethiopia war - Reuters
Mortgage Rates Hit 7% as Iran War Fallout Crushes a Weak Housing Market - The New York Times
Bond yields surge to fresh two-decade highs but oil prices buffeted by Iran headlines - NBC News
More than 160,000 pounds of meat bearing false USDA inspection labels recalled - AP News
Google’s first Suncatcher orbital data center test launches October 1 - arstechnica.com
Meta’s Muse AI Charms can interact with each other - The Verge
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Now Google Chrome shares tabs to new devices that save where you were - The Verge
Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs. Ultra 4 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade? - MacRumors
Rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran fallout - BBC
Dealmakers React To Paramount-WBD Settlement: "Tech Has Won" - deadline.com
Lawmakers Unveil 20%-30% U.S. Film Incentive in Bid to Restore Hollywood Production - Variety
Dolly Parton’s sister breaks silence on family feud rumors amid legal dispute - Entertainment Weekly
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Earth's first bats didn't come from where we thought, landmark genetic study reveals - Live Science
The Full ‘Harvest Moon’ Rises This Weekend — Why This One Is Different - Forbes
SpaceX's next astronaut launch for NASA now set for Oct. 1 after delay - Space
CDC reports first measles death amid confusion over Pennsylvania cases - NBC News
Big tech says AI can find a cure for cancer. So where is it? - The Guardian
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Congo is running short of health workers as Ebola remains out of control, WHO says - AP News
Landmark map of human brain’s gene activity holds clues to Alzheimer’s disease and more - Nature
Pittsburgh doctor attacked and killed while he slept, wife also stabbed
Dr. Idris Evans, a physician and medical director from UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, was killed in an overnight stabbing.
DOJ says it's moving to end more than 50 decades-old school desegregation cases
The Justice Department said Thursday it was seeking to end more than 50 long-standing consent decrees dating back decades that sought to curb unlawful racial segregation that was prevalent during the Jim Crow era.
Man wounded during 2024 Trump rally shooting in Butler County dies
One of the men who was wounded in the 2024 attempted assassination of President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died.
Tropical Storm Nolo threatens Hawaii as nor'easter sets sights on East Coast
The U.S. is facing extreme weather across multiple regions, with Hawaii bracing for Tropical Storm Nolo and the East Coast preparing for a nor'easter. CBS News meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.
Tillis says he wants to see Trump press China's Xi about helping Iran
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil that he would like to see President Trump press Chinese President Xi Jinping about supporting Iran through oil purchases and by providing the regime with satellite targeting data. "If we want to build a relationship, a productive relationship with XI Jinping and China, we also have to hold them accountable for things that are just simply unacceptable," Tillis said.
Sylvester Stallone jokes about one of his wildest jobs before fame
Sylvester Stallone said he took a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before the bruised but unbowed Rocky Balboa.
Officer thwarted Ontario synagogue shooting despite life-threatening injuries
Constable Jeff Smith was shot several times, suffering wounds to his head and torso, but continued fending off the attack until a second officer arrived.
Netanyahu says "shame on you" to Mamdani, claims "Jews no longer feel safe"
Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marks the first time he has visited New York since Mamdani became mayor.
California sheriff unlawfully seized ballots, state Supreme Court rules
The California Supreme Court ruled that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco violated that state's election law by ordering his deputies to seize more than 650,000 ballots.
Mortgage rates are back above 7%. How much higher could they climb?
Rates are "far more likely to go up than down by the end of the year," a senior economist at Realtor.com told CBS News.
Oil prices back up as U.S. and Iran trade threats to expand 7-month war
As Iran responds to Trump's threat of annihilation with its own warning of a possible "new front" in the war, global oil prices are rising again.
U.S. troops help Ecuador arrest dozens linked to ruthless cartel
The operation "was conducted jointly with U.S. troops and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)," Ecuador's interior minister said.
Netanyahu defends Israel in U.N. speech after several diplomats walk out
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his country's military actions at the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday, with many diplomats walking out as he took the podium. CBS News' Olivia Gazis and Courtney Kealy join with analysis.
Andreessen Horowitz introduces AI school as a college alternative
The Horowitz Andreessen Academy is offering students a college alternative focused on artificial intelligence. CEO Gagan Biyani joins CBS News to discuss the revolutionary idea.
Why the bond market is freaking out, and what it means for your money
Investors are increasingly nervous about rising inflation, which could require the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates.
Israel's Netanyahu addresses U.N. as many leaders walk out
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
Iran war powers measure falls short in Senate, despite new GOP support
The Senate rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers in Iran, though the Democrat-led effort picked up one new GOP supporter.
Banned news outlets back in the White House after judge order and chaotic morning locked out
CNN, Politico and MS NOW regained access to the White House after a judge's order blocked President Trump's ban. During the morning hours, access was still being denied. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe explains.
Trump hosting China's Xi at White House with AI and tariffs on the agenda
President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.
Former U.S. ambassador to China says he fears Trump may be taking soft approach with Xi Jinping
Nicholas Burns, the former U.S. ambassador to China, joins CBS News with his take on the Trump-Xi summit and on diplomatic relations with the U.S. adversary.
Journalists regain access to White House after judge blocks Trump's media ban
Reporters whose White House access was revoked were allowed to enter the complex again, hours after a judge ordered the Trump administration to restore their press credentials.
Hawaii under another hurricane watch as new storm closes in
Nolo could become a major hurricane by the weekend as it approaches Hawaii's Big Island, forecasters said.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Was Hitler behind niece's death? Documents raise questions about alibi
Newly unearthed records have cast doubt on Adolf Hitler's whereabouts at the time of his niece's suspicious 1931 death, Der Spiegel reported.
Hiker falls over 800 feet to his death after another found dead on same mountain
A hiker fell between 800 and 1,000 feet to his death over the weekend, after going over the side of a switchback trail on Washington state's Sauk Mountain.
Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
Wastin' Away Again in Margaritaville… With No Estate Plan?! | Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger
Why are Jill and Mark doing a deep dive on Margaritaville? Well, three years have passed since Jimmy Buffett died, and his family is still fighting over a $275 million estate. In today's episode, Jill and Mark explain why estate planning is essential and why you don't need to be rich to need a trust. Plus, how did caller Sam accumulate $370,000 by age 30 on a $95,000 salary?!
Disney is raising prices for Disney+ and Hulu. See the breakdown.
The price hikes for new subscribers are effective immediately. Existing subscribers' plans will go up next month.
Andreessen Horowitz launches AI school as college alternative
One of Silicon Valley's most prominent venture investors is gearing its new tech academy toward aspiring entrepreneurs focused on building AI.
Psychologist shares secret to overcoming challenges without losing your cool
Angela Duckworth, a psychologist and author, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book, "Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best." Duckworth reflects on her philosophy shift about the power of grit and shares ways that people can maximize their personal success.