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ESPN Sports
Dec 18, 2025

Green Bay's Gottlieb taking break from radio show
Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb says he's stepping away from his radio show to put his total focus on his coaching responsibilities.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Updated contract projections for the top four free agent hitters
Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber getting big bucks could help bring bigger paydays to other available hitters.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

?? Reranking NCAAM's top 10 FOY contenders
North Carolina's Caleb Wilson rounds out a solid top three while three new names crack the latest edition.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

7-foot-9 Florida C Rioux dunks for first field goal
The tallest college basketball player ever recorded his first field goal in the 23rd-ranked Gators' win over Saint Francis on Wednesday night.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

NCAA slams Kalshi's intent to offer portal trading
Prediction market Kalshi filed notice to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Wednesday that it intends to offer trading on the transfer portal, prompting the NCAA to say it "vehemently opposes college sports prediction markets."

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Survivor pool strategy: Bills, Texans among top options in Week 16
NFL survivor pool strategy, predictions and picks for ESPN Eliminator Challenge Week 16.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Michigan to 'act swiftly' if findings warrant firings
Michigan's investigation into its football program and athletic department could lead to findings of additional misconduct that might trigger more terminations, interim president Domenico Grasso said Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Bears expand stadium search to include Indiana
The Chicago Bears are exploring locations for a new stadium outside the city and even outside Illinois after multiple plans hit stumbling blocks over concerns about the cost to taxpayers.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

If Chelsea finally win Champions League, Bronze's brilliance will carry them
Defying reason and self-preservation, Chelsea's Lucy Bronze continues to shine in the biggest moments.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

UWCL grades for all 18 teams: Leuven get A ; Barça an A-, PSG fail
The UEFA Women's Champions League group stage is over. Here are the grades for all 18 teams.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

MVPs for every bowl game: Quinn Henicle lifts Old Dominion to 10 wins
With bowl season underway, our college football experts provide their MVP picks from each game.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Bracketology: Five contenders -- and everyone else
UConn, Texas, South Carolina and UCLA remain 1-seeds -- and LSU is the only real challenger behind them.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Burrow on Bengals future: 'Crazy things happen'
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was asked Wednesday if he ever envisioned playing for another franchise.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Mahomes begins rehab; Chiefs eye Week 1 return
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has begun rehab following surgery to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and the team is optimistic the two-time MVP could be back early next season -- perhaps even by the time Kansas City plays Week 1.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Why the Clippers sent a franchise legend home
A future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. And a flailing team at the end of a largely failed era. Here's why the Chris Paul-Clippers reunion was doomed -- nearly from the start.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Ward wants Titans to involve him in HC search
Cam Ward wants to be involved in the process when the Titans search for their next head coach.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Sources: FSG to sell Penguins to Hoffmann family
Fenway Sports Group has agreed in principle to sell the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Chicago-based Hoffmann family, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

How Tua Tagovailoa's benching impacts Dolphins' future
Will Dolphins part ways with Tagovailoa or his contract prohibitive? Did Mike McDaniel fail with Tagovailoa?

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Gannon: Rules a factor in Cards' woeful tackling
Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon shared his displeasure with how he thinks the NFL's collectively bargained rules prevent defensive players from becoming better tacklers.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Mahomes begins rehab, eyes Week 1 return
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has begun rehab following surgery to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and the team is optimistic the two-time MVP could be back early next season -- perhaps even by the time Kansas City plays Week 1.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Nacua: Refs 'the worst,' make calls to get on TV
The Rams' Puka Nacua said on a livestream Tuesday night that he thinks some NFL referees make calls just to get shown on TV during games.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Dolphins bench Tua, will start Ewers vs. Bengals
The Dolphins are benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and turning to rookie Quinn Ewers as their new starter.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

The chemistry between Alpi and Twin is fueling the Rockets. Can they get KD another ring?
Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun spent the offseason 6,000 miles apart as they worked to reach a new level this season.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Buzz: How does Dolphins' QB change affect Achane, Waddle, Waller?
Matt Bowen gives an overview of what to expect from the Dolphins' top players with a new QB under center.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Spinning Week 15 forward: Broncos and Rams clinched ... can they reach the Super Bowl?
Sizing up the Broncos and Rams in their respective conferences, Philip Rivers' return to the NFL and more.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Early bets: Broncos over Jaguars, Drake Maye to win MVP among picks
Which lines offered value once odds came out? Here are games we are eyeing for bets going into Week 16.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

NBA Futures: Thunder remain championship favorites; Knicks' title odds unchanged
The Oklahoma City Thunder are still big favorites to repeat as champions, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has moved back in front in the MVP race.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Ohio fires coach Smith over 'serious' misconduct
Ohio University has fired football coach Brian Smith for cause, saying he violated his contract by "engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University."

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

?? Ranking the top 50 players in the CFP
Who takes the top spot? Our college football experts rank the top 50 players from the CFP teams.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Sources: Phillies, reliever Keller reach 2-year deal
After reliever Brad Keller had a resurgent season in 2025 with the Cubs, he and the Phillies agreed to a 2-year, $22 million contract, sources said Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Source: Weaver latest ex-Yankee to join Mets
The Mets and reliever Luke Weaver agreed to a 2-year, $22 million contract, a source told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Sources: Knicks will not hang Cup banner at MSG
The Knicks have decided against hanging a banner at Madison Square Garden for winning the NBA Cup, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Abdul Carter, Trevor Lawrence lead Madden NFL 26 Team of the Week 15
Here's everyone who made Team of the Week 15 in Madden NFL 26

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Can the NBA Cup's surprise finalists make a Finals run? Why there's already a road map
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down how the finalist Spurs and semifinalist Magic can use their cup experience for the postseason.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

A reason (or two) to watch every one of this year's bowl games
With first-year success stories, chances at redemption and general silliness, bowl season always delivers.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

The 'what ifs' that could've won Verstappen, Piastri the F1 title
Buying into counterfactuals is unwise but entertaining, and these "what if" moments could well have won Max Verstappen or Oscar Piastri the F1 title.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Ranking the top 50 players in the 2025-26 College Football Playoff
Who takes the top spot? Our college football experts rank the top 50 players from the College Football Playoff teams.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Sources: Dolphins bench Tua in favor of Ewers
The Dolphins are benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and turning to rookie Quinn Ewers as their new starter, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

English soccer's drinking culture has faded from the Rooney era to now, but it's not gone
Wayne Rooney's honesty about his battle with alcohol during his prime has brought English soccer's issues back to the forefront. The one positive might be how clubs are investing in resources and care to help.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Facts vs. Feelings: Bo Nix and six other potential playoff heroes
We don't get to know the script before the game's played, but the facts portend who has a chance to play hero.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Why Flagg is in LeBron and Kobe territory, Carrington a sneaky pickup
A closer look at how the Mavs rookie is making history and four other players trending up.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

What we're hearing about the Mahomes and Parsons fallout, plus feedback on Rivers' return
Here's the latest, including intel on Patrick Mahomes, Micah Parsons, Philip Rivers, playoff races and offseason trade candidates.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Power Rankings: Louisville in, UNC out of top 16
Has Louisville emerged as the ACC favorite? The Cardinals break into the poll ahead of Saturday's clash with Tennessee.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

MVPs for every bowl game of the season
With bowl season underway, our college football experts provide their MVP picks for each bowl game.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Can NBA Cup's surprise finalists make a Finals run? Why there's already a road map
Breaking down how the finalist Spurs and semifinalist Magic can use their cup experience for the postseason.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Projecting Golden Boy, Girl 2026: Estêvão, Yohannes to succeed Doué, Agyemang?
PSG's Désiré Doué and Arsenal's Michelle Agyemang won the 2025 Golden Boy and Girl awards for the best player under the age of 21, but who could win it next year?

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

What is the world record for the longest penalty shootout in soccer history?
The 2025 Apertura final had the longest shootout in Liga MX history. But the world record? Not even close.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

NFL Week 16 buzz: What we're hearing on Mahomes, Parsons, Rivers and playoff races
Here's the latest, including intel on Patrick Mahomes, Micah Parsons, Philip Rivers, playoff races and offseason trade candidates.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

How NFL teams complain to the league about officiating calls
John Harbaugh grumbling about an overturned TD is an example of why the NFL pays attention to complaints.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

MLB free agency reset: Predictions for the remaining top 10 free agents
A number of impact players are off the market, but there are still big names to be signed. Where do they fit best?

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Don't doubt Terence Crawford, even in his retirement from boxing
After proving everyone wrong in defeating Canelo Alvarez, Crawford can walk away on his own terms -- for good.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

?? Why the Clippers sent a franchise legend home
A future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. Here's why the Chris Paul-Clippers reunion was doomed.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Alcaraz splits with coach after 7 years, 6 Slams
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is ending his pairing with longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, a partnership that resulted in six Grand Slam titles.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

At 42-0, Crawford retires: 'Nothing left to prove'
Five-division champion Terence Crawford announced his retirement from boxing Tuesday, saying he was "walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove."

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Sean McVay, Rams announce birth of son as roster transaction
The Rams likened Christian's birth to a traditional roster decision.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

150 prospects, 12 schools, 7 rounds: We stacked players in the CFP by NFL draft stock
We picked out every CFP player who could factor into the 2026 NFL draft from Round 1 to Round 7.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

2025-26 CFP Player Rank: Which players made the top 50?
Who takes the top spot? Our college football experts rank the top 50 players from the College Football Playoff teams.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

English soccer's drinking culture has faded from Rooney to now, but it's not gone
Wayne Rooney's honesty about his battle with alcohol during his prime has brought English soccer's issues back to the forefront. The one positive might be how clubs are investing in resources and care to help.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

The anti-anhedonic Aggies: Can Mike Elko and this Texas A&M team make all the talk about the past stop?
The Aggies head into their first College Football Playoff appearance looking to banish the program's ghosts.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Updated Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NBA draft: Which top prospects are rising and falling?
Which top prospects shifted the most on our first rankings update? Here's our 100 big board for the 2026 class.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Scouts, coaches weigh in on three-man race for No. 1 pick of 2026 NBA draft
It's a tight race at the top of the 2026 draft. We talked to insiders to learn where things stand now.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Reranking the top 10 men's basketball Freshman of the Year contenders
North Carolina's Caleb Wilson rounds out a solid top three while three new names crack the latest edition.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Geek and destroy: How Bruins winger Morgan Geekie has defied goal-scoring regression
Many expected the 27-year-old to take a step back from his 33 goals last season. Instead, he's on pace for 58.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

How Wallstedt, Bussi and five other NHL goalies leveled up their play this season
A new wave of netminding talent is taking the league by storm, coming from a variety of backgrounds.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Power Rankings: Cavaliers and 76ers cling onto contention in East
NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams stand in this week's rankings ahead of the holiday season.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Meet Alpi and Twin: The star duo hoping to lead the Rockets to a title
Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun spent the offseason 6,000 miles apart as they worked to reach a new level this season.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona pursue Inter Milan defender Bastoni
Barcelona have made an enquiry regarding Inter Milan center back Alessandro Bastoni. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Man United's Fernandes on Bayern's radar
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has hit the headlines recently and is now on the radar of Bayern Munich. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Man United's Fernandes on Bayern radar
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has hit the headlines recently and is now on the radar of Bayern Munich. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Knicks conquer Cup, laud poise under 'pressure'
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Despite loss, Spurs take positives from Cup run
Despite losing to the Knicks in Tuesday's NBA Cup championship game, the Spurs believe their experience in such high-stakes matchups will only benefit them as they build toward a postseason run.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

College football bowl season: MVPs for the first two bowl games of the season
With bowl season underway, our college football experts provide their MVP picks for each bowl game.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

A reason (or two) to watch every one of this season's bowl games
With first-year success stories, redemption chances and general silliness, bowl season always delivers.

ESPN Sports
Dec 17, 2025

Takeaways, highlights as Knicks defeat Spurs to win 2025 NBA Cup
Here are the key highlights from New York's victory over San Antonio to win the 2025 NBA Cup.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Knicks clinch NBA Cup; Brunson named MVP
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Love heads to NFL draft after stellar Irish run
Jeremiyah Love, the star Notre Dame running back and Heisman Trophy finalist, made it official Tuesday night and declared for the 2026 NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Collier: No change post-WNBA callout yet confident
Three months after her exit interview in which she called for new WNBA leadership, Lynx star Napheesa Collier said that while "nothing has changed" at the league level, she remains confident in the future as the players' union works toward a new CBA.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Silver: NBA expansion decision will be made in '26
Adam Silver laid out a definitive timeline for expansion for the first time, saying a decision will be made sometime in 2026 on whether to add more NBA teams.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Collier on CBA talks: No fatigue, still 'fire within us'
Three months after her exit interview in which she called for new WNBA leadership, Lynx star Napheesa Collier said that while "nothing has changed" at the league level, she remains confident in the future as the players' union works toward a new CBA.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Boxer Crawford retires: 'Nothing else left to prove'
Five-division champion Terence Crawford announced his retirement from boxing Tuesday, saying he was "walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove."

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

NBA: 3 incorrect calls favored Nuggets in OT win
There were three incorrect calls in the last two minutes of Denver's OT victory over Houston that all favored the Nuggets, according to the NBA's report.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Live updates as Spurs and Knicks face off in NBA Cup final in Las Vegas
Follow along for live updates and highlights as the New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs in Las Vegas in the NBA Cup final.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Kerr: Lacob email no big deal; Dubs all frustrated
Steve Kerr acknowledged a leaked email exchange between Warriors owner Joe Lacob and a fan that illustrated frustrations with the team, but he maintained that he and Lacob still have a "great connection."

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Commanders' Daniels 'super frustrated' by year
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels said he's "super frustrated" by how his injury-marred second season went.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Ex-Bama coach Saban buys stake in NHL's Preds
Ex-Alabama football coach and current ESPN college football analyst Nick Saban bought a minority stake in the NHL's Nashville Predators with business partner Joe Agresti.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

ACC unveils 'transition' 2026 conference schedule
Twelve of the ACC's 17 schools will play nine conference football games in 2026, while five schools, with already scheduled Power Four opponents, will play eight games.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

After Joshua, Paul eyes Crawford, UFC's Pereira
Jake Paul, the social media influencer-turned-boxer, who faces former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on Friday night, is hoping to step in the ring against Terence Crawford or UFC star Alex Pereira in 2026.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Liberty star Ionescu's home in L.A. burglarized
The Los Angeles-area home of Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu was burglarized Monday night, with police saying several handbags worth more than $60,000 were stolen.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Inside the ugly Chris Paul-Clippers divorce -- and a season on the brink of disaster
A future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. Here's why the Chris Paul-Clippers reunion was doomed.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Snoop Dogg to perform for Lions-Vikings on Christmas
Snoop Dogg will headline his first NFL halftime show since being part of the Super Bowl LVI halftime show.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Despite a Hollywood detour, Dante Moore was always destined to be a star at Oregon
After transferring from UCLA, the five-star QB welcomed a year as the Ducks' backup to reset his career.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Lens' Sangare on radar for several PL clubs
Teams such as Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Why Quinn Hughes is in Minnesota, not New Jersey ... and the leaguewide trade aftermath
Here's how the trade came to pass, what other teams were in the mix, and the aftershocks throughout the NHL.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Sean McVay, Rams announce birth of son, Christian Alexander McVay
The Rams announced the news on social media with a humorous post.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

FIFA slashes some WC ticket prices after backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Dolphins' McDaniel opens door to benching Tua
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel opened the door to a possible quarterback change Tuesday, saying "everything is on the table," after Tua Tagovailoa's performance in Monday night's loss to the Steelers.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Bracketology: Latest NCAA tournament projections
The Cornhuskers ride the best start in program history to a No. 5 seed in the latest NCAA tournament projections.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Bruno Fernandes' comments show he's missing the big picture
Fernandes feels hurt by Man United listening to transfer offers, but the club's best interests must come first.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Brown, USC agree to cancel game after shooting
The USC and Brown men's basketball teams have mutually agreed to cancel their nonconference game that was scheduled to be played Sunday in Los Angeles.

ESPN Sports
Dec 16, 2025

Rams still hope injured Adams can play in Seattle
The Rams have not ruled out Davante Adams for Thursday night's showdown against the Seahawks, despite the star wide receiver's hamstring injury.

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