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The Los Angeles Angels will not pick up the option on manager Ron Washington’s contract, the 73-year-old told The Athletic on Tuesday. Washington said he was told the decision was not related to his health; rather, it was based on the team’s performance.Before he was sidelined in June so he could undergo quadruple bypass heart surgery, which kept him out of the dugout for the remainder of the 2025 campaign, Washington’s club began the year by defying expectations despite a roster that was not equipped to win.“You know, when you’re a competitor, and you’re in charge, none of that stuff…

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard’s comments at his team’s media day on Monday marked the first time he’s addressed allegations he signed a contract with a team sponsor with the understanding the compensation reflected payments on behalf of the Clippers that were in addition to his player salary. Leonard ridiculed the allegations as far-fetched “conspiracies” that further “clickbait” schemes, and he underscored how the sponsor company engaged in “fraud” and shouldn’t be trusted. In doing so, the star player made clear he’ll fight to preserve the reputation of the Clippers, team owner Steve Ballmer and himself. The allegations center on how in 2022,…

Brett OkamotoSep 30, 2025, 01:04 PM ETCloseBrett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features with names such as Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Georges St-Pierre. He was also a producer on the 30 for 30 film: “Chuck and Tito,” which looked back at the careers and rivalry of Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz. He lives in Las Vegas, and is an avid, below-average golfer in his spare…

Staying up to date on NFL injury news is of the utmost importance for fantasy football success. The article below tracks all fantasy-relevant players currently listed on their team’s injury report, and provides fantasy managers with actionable recommendations as new information rolls in. Check back for updates from Tuesday through Saturday. 👉 Don’t forget: Check out the Rotoworld player news feed for all the latest news, notes, and transactions around the league. **UPDATED AS OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 AT 3 PM ET**🏈 AFC East◆ Buffalo BillsThe Bills escaped their Week 4 win over the Saints without any fantasy-relevant injuries.◆ Miami…

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s hamstring injury could keep him off the field for multiple games.Jackson is likely to miss Sunday’s game against the Texans and could miss two or three weeks, according to the Baltimore Sun.Cooper Rush stepped in for Jackson to finish Sunday’s game against the Chiefs, and Rush will start on Sunday if Jackson can’t go.Rush and Jackson are the only quarterbacks on the Ravens’ active roster, but longtime backup Tyler Huntley is on the practice squad and will likely be added to the active roster in Jackson’s absence.Jackson is off to a tremendous start this season. He’s…

While most public opinions from people within the NFL about the tush push seem to skew negative, one prominent voice has spoken out in favor of the Philadelphia Eagles’ signature play. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said his “bulls–t” detector went up when the opposing teams were citing health and safety reasons as justification for voting to ban the play during the offseason.”It might be the safest play in football,” Payton added. The Green Bay Packers brought forth the proposal to ban the play, with one of the key points being player safety. There’s…

Brett OkamotoSep 16, 2025, 11:41 PM ETCloseBrett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features with names such as Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Georges St-Pierre. He was also a producer on the 30 for 30 film: “Chuck and Tito,” which looked back at the careers and rivalry of Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz. He lives in Las Vegas, and is an avid, below-average golfer in his spare…

Sep 30, 2025, 10:48 AM ETNapoli boss Antonio Conte is keen to move on from Kevin De Bruyne’s angry reaction to being substituted as he aims to find the right balance for his side ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon.Belgium midfielder De Bruyne was left less than impressed by the decision to take him off for the closing stages of Sunday’s Serie A defeat at AC Milan — where he had pulled a goal back from a second-half penalty — and directed some colourful language towards the bench as he stormed down the tunnel.Conte, though, stressed he…

Each fantasy baseball season has its own quirks, and 2025 was no exception. Here are the biggest takeaways that managers can make from the recently completed campaign, along with some advice on how to utilize these takeaways during 2026 drafts.Catcher was deeeeepRecap: Baseball’s most demanding position is enjoying a renaissance. While Cal Raleigh and his AL MVP quest were dominating the headlines at the catcher position, there were plenty of players who were racking up noticeable stat lines of their own. A total of nine catchers tallied at least 20 home runs, and four reached the 30-homer benchmark. Ten catchers…

Baxter HolmesSep 30, 2025, 11:25 AM ETCloseBaxter Holmes (@Baxter) is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print, focusing on the NBA. He has covered the Lakers, the Celtics and previously worked for The Boston Globe and Los Angeles Times.ON A WEDNESDAY morning a little more than 30 years ago, before his mother left for work in downtown Oklahoma City, a boy named Kyle Genzer told her he loved her.It was a sunny, cloudless day. “Like today,” he says.He tilts his head and looks toward the sky. She was in a hurry. He thought he’d see her later that day,…