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ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

?? Josh Allen, Hailee Steinfeld expecting first child
The Buffalo Bills quarterback and the "Sinners" star got married in May and are expecting their first baby together.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

SGA: Thunder 'absolutely' want NBA wins record
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says the Thunder are after every trophy or record they can obtain, including the NBA's record of 73 wins.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Wemby ready to return Sat. on limited minutes
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who is expected to return on a minutes restriction Saturday after missing 12 games, said he wanted to come back much sooner but had to "trust the process."

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Sources: Canucks trade captain Hughes to Wild
Canucks captain Quinn Hughes was traded to the Wild for three players and a first-round pick, sources told ESPN on Friday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

NBA Cup preview: Everything to know about each semifinal in Las Vegas
The Emirates NBA Cup semifinals are officially set. Here is everything to know ahead of Saturday's games.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Connelly's alt-college football awards: Catch of the Year, "Dog in Him" and more
College football's official awards will go out this weekend. We're honoring more players.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

MLB winter meetings winners, losers and head-scratching moves
We debate our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the week -- and what's ahead.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

FIFA hails 5M WC ticket requests amid backlash
FIFA said Friday that it had received five million ticket requests in the first 24 hours of the third phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup, despite widespread backlash from supporter groups to the prices being charged.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Sabally battling concussion, out for Unrivaled tip
Mercury forward Satou Sabally is out indefinitely for Unrivaled as she continues to deal with symptoms from a concussion suffered in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in October.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Utes' Whittingham stepping down after 21 years
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham announced he is stepping down after the team's Dec. 31 bowl game. Whittingham is the Utes' all-time leader in coaching wins with 177.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Colts laud Rivers' readiness, not revealing starter
Coach Shane Steichen would not confirm whether he planned to start Philip Rivers in what would be his first NFL game in five years.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Hedman to undergo surgery, eyes Olympic return
Victor Hedman's elbow surgery, set for Monday, is expected to sideline the Lightning's captain until February but could pave the way for the defenseman to play for Sweden at the upcoming Olympics in Milan.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Clark pushes for CBA compromise: 'Need to play'
Caitlin Clark discussed the need for compromise in the ongoing WNBA CBA negotiations at USA Basketball camp on Friday, her first organized practice since a soft tissue injury sidelined her for most of the 2025 season.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Harbaugh 'still processing' Moore's firing, arrest
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh says he is "still processing" the abrupt firing of former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore after the two worked closely together with the Wolverines.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

We made score picks for every postseason college football game
See our predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup, and check back to see how we fared.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Matthew Stafford overtakes Patrick Mahomes in Madden NFL 26 Week 14 ratings update
Both Mahomes and Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce saw their Madden NFL 26 stock drop in Week 14.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Has trading for an NBA superstar become too risky? Insiders examine the new normal
One superstar trade away from NBA title contention? You better be right. If not, the consequences are harsh.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Encore, Aspinall! Encore, Topuria! Five UFC rematches to look for in 2026
Here are five matchups that Brett Okamoto wants to see again in the Octagon next year.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Bengals WR Higgins (concussion) out vs. Ravens
Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins will not play against the Ravens, marking the second game he has missed this season while in the concussion protocol.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Steelers' Watt has surgery for collapsed lung
Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung, his brother J.J. Watt posted on social media.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Lakers championship basketballs net big bucks
Lakers 2000 and 2001 championship basketballs, signed by Kobe Bryant and other members of the team, sold for $508,000 and $317,500, respectively, at auction.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

MSU's Izzo gets raise, is highest-paid in Big Ten
Michigan State's Tom Izzo is getting a $1 million raise in his five-year contract that automatically renews annually, a boost that makes him the highest-paid coach in the Big Ten with a salary of about $7.2 million.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

The many shirts of John Cena's WWE career
Before John Cena's final match, take a look back at his legendary career through the lens of his iconic shirts.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Moore facing charges of stalking, home invasion
Sherrone Moore, abruptly fired this week as Michigan football coach, was charged Friday with three crimes including home invasion and stalking a person he had dated, prosecutors said.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Grading the Penguins, Oilers on the Jarry-Skinner goaltending swap
Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Jets rookie Brady Cook gets first start vs. Jags
The New York Jets will turn to Brady Cook as their starter Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, giving the rookie his first start in the NFL.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Johnson's Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy
Grand Slam Track, the league fronted by sprinting great Michael Johnson, has filed for bankruptcy after canceling its final event and failing to pay athletes and vendors.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Sources: Royals keeping Garcia on five-year deal
The Royals have secured All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia on a multiyear contract extension, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Sources: Salah rejoins Liverpool squad after talks
Mohamed Salah is set to be included in Liverpool's squad for Saturday's Premier League match with Brighton & Hove Albion, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

NBA 25 under 25: The best young stars, ranked by future potential
Which youngsters are among the next class of superstars? Which are already there? Our NBA experts rank their top 25 under 25.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Spurs' Stephon Castle buys stake in Connecticut soccer teams
The former UConn guard joins the ownership group for men's and women's professional franchises where he starred in college.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Who is willing to spend to keep up with the Dodgers and Blue Jays this winter?
Baseball insiders were abuzz over L.A. and Toronto at this week's winter meetings, as both have the money -- and pull -- to dominate the winter.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Big East Bracketology preview: NCAA tournament predictions for every team
UConn has separated itself from St. John's. Three more teams look bubble bound. And one potential sleeper.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

?? Michael Jordan pushes NASCAR into future
The way NASCAR had long done business had become obsolete, but the antitrust suit brought by Michael Jordan and settled on Thursday, changes that.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Kitchens out as OC after Heels offense slumps
North Carolina offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will not return next season, with the school announcing the departure of both assistants after a 4-8 season in Bill Belichick's college coaching debut.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Oilers trade for Pens' Jarry to solve issues in net
The Oilers have finally addressed their multiple-season problem in goal by acquiring Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry. Edmonton dealt goalie Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick for Jarry and forward Sam Poulin.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Who are the NFL's hottest head coaching candidates? We list nine coordinators plus one wild card
Will former head coaches Vance Joseph and Matt Nagy get another shot? Could Joe Brady get interviews? We stacked the hottest coaching candidates right now.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Why some teams might avoid a Giannis or AD trade: 'Cost of a mistake is too high'
One superstar trade away from NBA title contention? You better be right. If not, the consequences are harsh.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Laurens' weekend preview: Liverpool's Salah drama, Tyne-Wear derby returns, more
What is Julien Laurens watching this weekend? In addition to big derby games in France, the Netherlands and England, we're all wondering if Mo Salah will feature for Liverpool.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Here's how Browns QB Shedeur Sanders is making progress
Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski praises his rookie signal-caller for finding balance by extending plays.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Preview: Everything to know about each semifinal in Las Vegas
The Emirates NBA Cup semifinals are officially set. Here is everything to know ahead of Saturday's games.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Classic matchup, new engine: How to bet on Army-Navy
In a familiar matchup, who has the best chance to break out this year?

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

As responsibilities evolve, MLB manager salaries still lag behind top coaches in other sports
From new hires to award winners, big paydays continue to allude most skippers. What gives?

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Ranking the top nine NFL head coaching candidates: Which coordinators could land an open job?
Will former head coaches Vance Joseph and Matt Nagy get another shot? Could Joe Brady get interviews? We stacked the hottest coaching candidates right now.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

NBA 25 under 25 rankings: Where Wemby, Ant, Flagg and more young stars check in
Which youngsters are among the next class of superstars? Which are already there?

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Why some NBA teams might avoid a Giannis or AD trade: 'Cost of a mistake is too high'
One superstar trade away from NBA title contention? You better be right. If not, the consequences have never been harsher.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Connelly's alt-college football awards: Catch of the Year, 'Dog in Him' and more
College football's official awards will go out this weekend. We're honoring more players.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

After epic World Series, Dodgers and Blue Jays could also rule MLB offseason
Baseball insiders were abuzz over L.A. and Toronto at this week's winter meetings, as both have the money -- and pull -- to dominate the winter.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

The NFL's best player through 14 games is ...? Barnwell stacks MVP candidates, picks winner
Let's make the MVP cases for 15 players -- including a ranking of the top five.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Inclusion of Parekh, Misa is a step in right direction for Canada at World Juniors
Has Hockey Canada finally learned from past mistakes -- and could that result in a gold this time around?

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus fantasy hockey panic or patience
The Caps, Flyers and Leafs rise this week, while the Wild, Devils and Senators fall off a bit.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Don't be surprised if ... Brock Purdy, Chase Brown are league winners down the stretch
With the upcoming schedule, don't be surprised if Brock Purdy and Chase Brown are difference-makers down the stretch.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Five players who offer upside for your lineup in Week 15
Chimere Dike and Isaiah Likely are among the players who could provide a boost this week.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

What could stop Haaland breaking Shearer's Premier League goal record?
For years, Alan Shearer's all-time record of 260 Premier League goals looked like it would never be broken. But that was before Erling Haaland arrived.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

FCS quarterfinal preview: Is it now Tarleton State's tourney to win?
After a spate of upsets, there are familiar teams but also some newcomers at the top of the FCS bracket.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern plan on meeting to sign Guéhi
Bayern Munich are looking to take the initiative to try and sign Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Vonn, 41, earns 1st WCup downhill win since 2018
Lindsey Vonn raced to a stunning fast win in a World Cup downhill on Friday to earn her first victory in nearly eight years -- and the first in her comeback with titanium implants in her right knee after a five-year retirement.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

The NFL's best player through 14 games is ...? Barnwell stacks MVP candidates and picks the winner
Let's make the MVP cases for 15 players -- including a ranking of the top five.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Our guide to every Week 15 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions and what's at stake
Who can improve their chances of making the playoffs? And who is likely out? Picks, predictions and stats for every Week 15 game.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Salah out, Elliott back at Liverpool in January?
Mohamed Salah's possible Liverpool exit could be offset by Harvey Elliott's return to Anfield in January. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Top 50 USMNT players, ranked by club form: A new No. 1 leads the American pool
Who are the 50 best USMNT players as 2025 comes to a close? We have a first-time No. 1 in our ranking as the USMNT Player Performance Index returns.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Bowles: Bucs' 'inexcusable' loss falls on players
Bucs coach Todd Bowles called Thursday night's 29-28 loss "inexcusable" and put the onus on his players to hold one another accountable and execute on the field.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Pitts in Sharpe's company with rare 3-TD night
Kyle Pitts became the first tight end to reach at least 150 yards with three touchdowns in a game since Shannon Sharpe in 1996, lifting the Falcons to a dramatic 29-28 win over the Bucs.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Preds' Stamkos enjoys 2nd career 4-goal game
Steven Stamkos rediscovered his scoring touch with a four-goal outing Thursday night, and it's no coincidence that the Nashville Predators' trajectory is suddenly pointing up.

ESPN Sports
Dec 12, 2025

Falcons complete comeback as Bucs drop from first in NFC South
Kyle Pitts Sr., Kirk Cousins and Bijan Robinson erupt for Atlanta in costly loss for Tampa Bay.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Follow live: Buccaneers extend lead on Godwin's first TD of season
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ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

LSU's Kiffin set to return to Ole Miss on Sept. 19
LSU's Lane Kiffin will make his return to Ole Miss on Sept. 19, the SEC announced on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Sources: NWSL 'star' salaries tied to player profile
The NWSL's board of governors approved a new roster mechanism to pay select star players above and beyond the current salary cap, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Dates for Georgia-Bama, LSU-Ole Miss and every other SEC game in 2026
Find out when every SEC game will be, including Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford and Georgia's trip to Alabama.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Follow live: Buccaneers strike first with Sean Tucker's rushing TD
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ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Paul admits Benavidez on his boxers-to-avoid list
Jake Paul, who will face the toughest test of his boxing career when he fights Anthony Joshua on Dec. 19, admitted undefeated WBC light heavyweight champion David Benavidez is one fighter he'll avoid calling out.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Bear and pirate imagery headline Bruins' and Lightning's 2026 NHL Stadium Series looks
The Tampa Bay Lightning's jersey for the 2026 Stadium Series will include pirate imagery and photo-realistic lightning.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Chanticleers hire Missouri State's Beard as HC
Ryan Bears, who was 19-16 at Missouri State as he guided the Bears through the transition from FCS to FBS, has been hired as the new head coach at Coastal Carolina.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Fans slam FIFA 'betrayal' over WC ticket prices
Fans have accused FIFA of a "monumental betrayal" after latest prices for World Cup tickets began to circulate on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Grizz's Edey (ankle) to be reevaluated in 4 weeks
Grizzlies center Zach Edey will be reevaluated in four weeks with a stress reaction in the left ankle he had surgically repaired in the offseason.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Jordan's 23XI antitrust suit pushed dinosaurs out and NASCAR into the future
The way NASCAR had long done business had become obsolete, but the antitrust suit brought by Michael Jordan and settled on Thursday, changes that.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Philip Rivers could join exclusive list of athletes to suit up while being a grandparent
If the 44-year-old plays this season, he won't be the first grandparent to suit up.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Brady Cook to start? Jets could do something at QB they haven't done in 50 years
If Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields can't go, New York will start its first undrafted rookie since 1975.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

NHL trade tiers: Could we see another superstar on the move?
Here's a way-too-early look at the shocking superstar possibilities, pending free agents and overlooked gems.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Steelers' Watt at hospital having lung evaluated
Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt is in a local hospital for further lung evaluation after "experiencing discomfort" at the practice facility Wednesday, and his status for Monday's game against the Miami Dolphins is "in question."

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Signed Kobe card fetches $1.22 million at auction
A 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Emblems of Endorsements card of Kobe Bryant recently sold for $1.22 million, including buyer's premium, with Goldin Auctions.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Former Padres closer Suarez signs with Braves
Former Padres closer Robert Suarez has signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Atlanta Braves, the team announced Thursday..

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

We made score picks for every postseason CFB game
See our predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup, and check back to see how we fared.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Ten (maybe 11) players to watch at NCAA volleyball tournament's Sweet 16
Olivia Babcock, Rebekah Allick and Logan Lednicky are among the players to keep an eye on.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

IOC: Allow Russian youths to compete with flag
The IOC took a big step toward reintegrating Russia and Belarus into world sports Thursday by advising governing bodies to let the countries' youth teams and athletes compete with their full identity of national flag and anthem.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Bolts' Hedman back to IR, out at least 3 games
The Lightning placed Victor Hedman on injured reserve, a move that means the captain and No. 1 defenseman will miss at least the next three games.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Ravens, DT Jones reach extension before hearing
The Ravens reached a three-year extension with Travis Jones on Thursday, avoiding a grievance on whether the starting nose tackle would become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Knights goalie Hart not starting in return to Philly
Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart is not starting against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday in what would have been his return to Philadelphia.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

NASCAR, 2 race teams settle federal antitrust case
NASCAR has reached a settlement of the bruising antitrust lawsuit filed against it by two of its race teams, including one co-owned by NBA great Michael Jordan.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Moore expected in court Fri., remains in custody
Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, who remains in custody as a suspect in an alleged assault, is expected to appear in court for arraignment on Friday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Don't be surprised if ... Hart, Bridges are among top 25 players this season
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Jaren Jackson Jr. and key New York Knicks.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Buzz: DK Metcalf expected to play Monday following injury scare
Metcalf (abdomen) didn't return with the Steelers after Sunday's game and instead was sent to a hospital.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Arsenal No. 1, Man City rising, Napoli in trouble? Champions League rerank after Matchday 6
Big teams have learned from last season to take the league phase more seriously, with several heavyweights cruising into the Champions League knockouts. Let's recap the surprises and rankings after Matchday 6.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Predicting the top 5 picks in the 2026 MLB draft after White Sox win lottery
With Chicago landing the No. 1 overall pick for next summer, let's see how the start of the first round could go down.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Which NHL player and team trends are for real? The trend-o-meter for all 32
From Morgan Geekie's scoring rate to the "Wall of St. Paul" and more, here's what will and won't continue.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Rivers could join exclusive list of athletes to suit up while being a grandparent
If the 44-year-old plays this season, he won't be the first grandparent to suit up.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

'Of course' it sounds crazy, but here's how the Colts unretired Philip Rivers
Philip Rivers hasn't taken a snap since 2020, but he might be about to enter a playoff race against elite defenses.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

The most impactful women's recruit on every 2026 top-25 class roster
These 2026 recruits should find minutes and success early next season.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

5 early lessons: Real vs. pretend contenders, more
Michigan is better than expected. Kentucky is worse. And Duke headlines an ACC that looks as if it's "back."

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Power Rankings: The 4-team race for No. 1
Arizona, Duke, Michigan and Iowa State each have legitimate cases to top this week's edition. Which prevailed?

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