MLS
Inter Miami clinch a playoff spot with a dominant home win
Miami controlled possession from start to finish and secured its place in the postseason with games to spare.
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Tennis
Hard-court swing reshapes the race for the year-end finals
A string of upsets on the hard courts has opened up the race for the final qualifying spots at the season finale.
Boxing
Heavyweight title unification talks move into the final stage
Negotiations for an undisputed heavyweight fight are close to completion, with a venue decision expected soon.
UFC
Lightweight title picture clears after a statement finish
A first-round knockout has put the winner first in line for the next lightweight title shot.
Golf
Final-round charge decides a thrilling PGA Tour finish
A closing 63 delivered a come-from-behind win and moved the champion into the top ten of the season standings.
NBA
Lakers explore trade market for a two-way wing before the deadline
Los Angeles has opened talks with several teams as it looks for a defender who can also space the floor in the playoffs.
NFL
Eagles’ offensive line keeps winning the battle in the trenches
Philadelphia continues to dominate at the line of scrimmage, opening lanes for a ground game that leads the league.
MLB
Yankees’ power surge powers a September push in the AL East
New York has homered in 18 straight games, climbing back into the division race with a month to play.
NHL
Rangers’ goaltending keeps New York atop the Metropolitan Division
New York’s netminders have the league’s best save percentage, covering for an offense that runs hot and cold.
MLS
LAFC’s pressing machine sets the standard in the Western Conference
Los Angeles FC wins the ball high up the field more often than any team in MLS, and it shows on the scoreboard.
Volleyball
Women’s EuroVolley draw sets up heavyweight group-stage clashes
The draw has placed several title contenders in the same pool, guaranteeing high-stakes matches from the opening week.
Tennis
WTA’s new generation keeps rising at the biggest events
Teenagers and players in their early twenties are reaching the latter stages of major tournaments with increasing regularity.
Boxing
Pound-for-pound rankings shake up after a stunning split decision
A narrow split decision at the weekend has reshuffled the top of the pound-for-pound list.