The Houston Astros have parted ways with manager Joe Espada after deciding not to renew his expiring contract. The team announced the decision Wednesday while also moving on from several members of his coaching staff.

Joe Espada, who guided the Houston Astros to two American League West titles in his three seasons as manager, will not be returning to the team in 2027.

The Houston Astros are parting ways with Joe Espada amid rumors of his candidacy for the Seattle Mariners' managerial opening.

The Houston Astros have parted ways with manager Joe Espada after deciding not to renew his expiring contract

From NBA championship hopes to MVP races, here are 10 bold predictions for the upcoming Oklahoma City Thunder season.

See our best photos from the NBA preseason game between the OKC Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a 114-112 overtime preseason win over the Indiana Pacers. Unlike most preseason outings, this one had a little juice. After all, it was the first time Haliburton stepped foot in Paycom Center since he sustained a torn Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder Last season: 64-18, lost to San Antonio in Western Conference finals COACH: Mark Daigneault (7th season, 275-207) SEASON OPENER: Oct. 20 at San Antonio DEPARTURES: (F) Lu Dort, (G) Isaiah Joe,

Mattingly, who went 79-55 as the Phillies' interim manager and made the playoffs in 2026, is set to be back in the dugout

Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly walks to the mound against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning during Game 2 of baseball's National League Wild Card Series Wednesday, Sept. 30,

Don Mattingly, who guided the Phillies to the playoffs after taking over as interim manager just 28 games into the season, reached a two-year deal to return.

The move marks a doubling down on the Phillies' current vision after a near-historic September collapse and another postseason gone wrong.

NFL.com's Nick Shook breaks down the Falcons' biggest concern going into Week 6

Spread: Bears -3; Moneyline: Bears -155; Falcons +130; Total: 47.5; Get the edge with our exclusive NFL betting picks.

The Atlanta Falcons are looking to bounce back from a bad loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The Falcons host the Chicago Bears this Sunday. To make things a little better, the NFL has announced the suspension of Bears defensive end Montez Sweat due to violating the NFL’s Performance-Enhancing Substances policy.

There's optimism that Bears QB Caleb Williams will return to the lineup Sunday vs. the Falcons. We're keeping track of the latest injury updates.

After concerns about where they would play their home games in the WNBA Finals, the Atlanta Dream have finally secured a venue large enough to accommodate a crowd to support their pursuit of the championship.

The WNBA’s hopes of moving Finals games in Atlanta to State Farm Arena will have to remain just a Dream. NY Post Sports Angel Reese's Atlanta Dream could be forced to play WNBA Finals games in a 3,500-seat arena The Dream are still finalizing the venue for their home games in the 2026 WNBA Finals.

The WNBA moved Finals Games 3 and 4 so Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream can play at 17,000-seat State Farm Arena instead of their 3,500-seat home venue.

Angel Reese has admitted it will be "bittersweet" to move from Gateway Center Arena to State Farm Arena for the Atlanta Dream's upcoming WNBA Finals series against the Golden State Valkyries

In new NFL power rankings from USA TODAY's Nate Davis, the Cardinals tumbled four spots and now are in the bottom four of the league at No. 29. Props to GM Monti Ossenfort for getting a second-round pick back for WR Marvin Harrison Jr.

Detroit Lions Dan Campbell must assess job of Kelvin Sheppard during bye week. Detroit's defensive coordinator answered a week of criticism in Arizona, but a broken forearm and another slow start leave questions heading into the bye.

The Arizona Cardinals are sticking with defensive coordinator Nick Rallis, despite allowing 30 points in four straight games. Here's why.

Detroit rolled to a 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Who were the Lions' winners and losers?