Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

Reigning American League MVP Aaron Judge parlays record-setting 62-homer season into nine-year, $360 million contract to remain in New York.

Bills star is this week’s top-ranked QB, but his status for Sunday is up in the air. RB Austin Ekeler, WR Cooper Kupp, TE Travis Kelce lead their positions.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos could also include music mogul Jay-Z in a possible bid for the Washington Commanders if owner Dan Snyder decides to sell.

While Tuesday’s trade deadline likely surpassed NFL fans’ wildest expectations, first half of season has clearly fallen short in many other respects.

It was all Houston as Lance McCullers carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the Astros lit up Phillies pitchers for 19 hits in a 16-1 rout.

NL rookie of the year candidate Spencer Strider joins growing list of talented Braves youngsters putting down roots in Atlanta.

This year’s MLB playoffs are underway. Here are the latest updates and TV times through the World Series, which starts on Friday, Oct. 28.

The Giants’ Saquon Barkley leads the NFL in rushing and is this week’s top fantasy RB. Josh Allen, Cooper Kupp, Travis Kelce lead their positions.

Buffalo’s Josh Allen tops this week’s QB rankings, while Stefon Diggs, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle should be among the top scorers at wide receiver.

Albert Pujols joins Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth as the only players to reach 700 with his milestone homer off Phil Bickford.