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ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Sources: Ole Miss QB Simmons plans portal entry
Former Ole Miss starting quarterback Austin Simmons is expected to enter the transfer portal, sources told ESPN. He is likely headed to Missouri, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

McVay to play L.A. starters regardless of seeding
Even if the Rams are locked into their seed on Sunday, coach Sean McVay plans to play his healthy starters against the Cardinals.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Ravens give 13-year vet NT Jenkins 1st extension
The Ravens and nose tackle John Jenkins have agreed to a one-year extension. It is the first contract extension in Jenkins' 13-year NFL career.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Diggs, Barmore decline to discuss facing charges
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive tackle Christian Barmore both declined to comment on the pending charges against each player in separate assault cases.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Steelers' Watt feels 'no limitations,' set for return
T.J. Watt said he is looking forward to his return from a punctured lung and that he hasn't discussing playing on a snap count against the Ravens.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Vikings to start QB McCarthy in season finale
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will start the team's final game of the season Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Warriors without Curry, Butler, Green vs. Thunder
The Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green for their Friday night home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Risers and fallers: Kawhi Leonard dominates the box score, Paul George struggles
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upward or downward, with key takeaways for each.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Week 18 betting guide: Back Lawrence, Cowboys-Giants to play lights-out
Our experts dive in to the lines and player props that offer value and share their tips.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Buzz: How team motivations, player incentives affect NFL Week 18 lines
Handicapping the final week of the NFL season can be tough, especially when most teams have little to play for.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Sources: Sorsby, top portal QB, to visit TTU, LSU
Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the top player in the transfer portal, will visit Texas Tech and LSU, sources told ESPN. Sorsby combined for 36 touchdowns this season for Cincinnati.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Sources: Dubs' Curry, Butler, Green out vs. OKC
The Warriors are expected to be without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green for their Friday night home game against the Thunder, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Starting QB Bailey returning to NC State for 2026
NC State will retain starting quarterback CJ Bailey for the 2026 season, he announced on social media.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Olympic hockey roster grades for U.S., Canada, Finland, plus snubs and surprises
Which country looks best heading into the Milano Cortina Games? Here's our full breakdown of each.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Olympic hockey roster grades for U.S., Canada, Finland, Sweden, plus snubs and surprises
Which country looks best heading into the Milano Cortina Games? Here's our full breakdown of each.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

DFS and Pick 6 plays: Week 18's biggest decisions to make, top stacks and more
From building blocks to intriguing stacks and value plays, our DFS guide offers the advice you need for Week 18.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Game plans for 10 teams that need Week 18 wins
Ten teams are trying to secure spots, division titles or top seeds, and we found one thing each of them must do.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Laurens' weekend preview: Maresca-less Chelsea visit Man City, Barcelona derby, more
The post-Enzo Maresca era at Chelsea begins. Plus, huge derbies in Scotland and France and much more.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Driver charged in crash that injured boxer Joshua
The driver of the car involved in the crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two people has been charged with reckless and dangerous driving, Nigerian police say.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

What to watch as the 2026 season begins
Can Jordan Chiles lead UCLA to the title? Will Oklahoma win again? All your questions answered as the NCAA gymnastics season starts Friday.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

CFP semifinals first look: Previewing the penultimate round
How each team can win its semifinal game, plus key players and what we learned from the quarterfinals.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Men's January transfer grades: Spurs get an A for Johnson's Palace move
Here is how we rated the biggest deals, with Brennan Johnson moving from Tottenham to Crystal Palace.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Olympic men's hockey central: Schedule, rosters, how to watch Milan-Cortina Games
NHL players are back at the Olympics. Explore the full schedule, rosters and coverage for each team.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

?? Jordan Love, Ronika Stone expecting 1st child
The Green Bay Packers quarterback and pro volleyball player announced her pregnancy on New Year's day.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

U.S. unveils 4 Nations-heavy roster for Olympics
USA Hockey has unveiled its men's Olympic roster, with a vast majority of it made up of players who took part in the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off last year.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

U.S. women's hockey makes 12 changes from '22
Hilary Knight is set to make her fifth Olympic appearance and will lead a younger, faster U.S. women's national team that is favored to win gold at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Game plans for 10 teams that need Week 18 wins: One key to victory for each coaching staff
Ten teams are trying to secure spots, division titles or top seeds, and we found one thing each of them must do.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Big 12 Bracketology preview: NCAA tournament predictions for every team
Four Final Four contenders. Two more tournament-bound teams. And five trending toward the bubble.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores for Week 18
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

LaLiga is back! Can Real Madrid beat leaders Barça to title?
Here's all you need to know about the 2025-26 LaLiga season so far before it resumes this weekend following the winter break in Spain.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Maresca made Chelsea world champions. Six months later, he's gone. What happened?
What caused the dramatic breakdown in Enzo Maresca's working relationship with Chelsea?

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

The 10 must-watch games in January
From UCLA-USC on Jan. 3 to UConn-Notre Dame on Jan. 19, Charlie Creme breaks down the month's best matchups.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

67 points and a 'transfer portal' surprise: Nonconference hoops superlatives
As conference play begins, we hand out superlatives for some of the best on- and off-court moments from nonconference play.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

NBA insiders predict 2026: Why LeBron, trade sagas, expansion news could rock the league
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league on the stars, sagas and storylines that will dominate 2026.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Where do labor talks stand one week before deadline?
Here's the latest on proposed salary caps and why the two sides are debating gross and net revenue ahead of the Jan. 9 deadline.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Smart: UGA 4th-down faux pas 'on us as coaches'
After Georgia's 39-34 loss to Ole Miss in Thursday night's Sugar Bowl, Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart took responsibility for a failed a fourth-down play in the second half.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

An advanced analytics look at Panthers-Bucs, Seahawks-49ers, Ravens-Steelers
Baker Mayfield, the Seahawks' pressure and Zay Flowers' success vs. man coverage are key storylines.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

FCS national championship preview: Illinois State, Montana State starving for title
Will the Bobcats break through or can the Redbirds cap their amazing run in style?

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Our guide to every Week 18 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions and what's at stake
Must-win AFC North and NFC South showdowns? No. 1 seeds on the line? We have picks, predictions, stats and what's at stake for every Week 18 game.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Claressa Shields, Gabriela Fundora, Amanda Serrano and more
We look at the current women's boxing landscape and pick the best 30 boxers in the sport in 2025.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Why the World Cup could delay some MLS-based USMNT stars' European dreams
The USMNT has several breakout stars in MLS who, in years past, would've jumped at a January move abroad. In 2026, though, they might have to sit tight.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Stories of Bills' Highmark Stadium tunnel ahead of final game: 'Ours is dumb'
The Bills' old tunnel will forever be a hallmark to those who experienced it -- and those players told us their stories.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

NHL's holiday on ice amid balmy Miami's swaying palm trees
Balmy temperatures and wind pose biggest challenge for the annual hockey event.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Bold MLB predictions for 2026: The World Series champion Orioles? A Skubal blockbuster?
From breakout teams to major deals, our experts weigh in on how the year ahead could play out.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's most intriguing January game
The Red Wings, Canadiens and Sabres make leaps, while the Golden Knights and Ducks slide.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Let's game plan for 10 teams that need Week 18 wins: One key to victory for each coaching staff
Ten teams are trying to secure playoff spots, division titles or top seeds, and we found one thing each of them must do in Week 18 to get it done.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Rodrygo lined up by Arsenal, Man City
Premier League sides Arsenal and Manchester City are potential destinations for Real Madrid's Rodrygo. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Kiffin's assistants in flux as Ole Miss advances
Shortly after Pete Golding and Ole Miss finished an upset of Georgia on Thursday, a source told ESPN's Mark Schlabach to expect some "fireworks," as LSU coach Lane Kiffin decides how many of his assistants can remain with the Rebels for the CFP semifinal.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Smart: UGA 4th-down faux paw 'on us as coaches'
After Georgia's 39-34 loss to Ole Miss in Thursday night's Sugar Bowl, Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart took responsibility for a failed a fourth-down play in the second half.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

CFP quarterfinal takeaways: Ole Miss' wild upset, Indiana's dominance and more
The semifinals are now set. We go inside every quarterfinal game to see how we got our final four.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

College football transfer portal: Tracking who's on the move
The transfer portal opens on Jan. 2. We're keeping tabs on players intending to enter.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
The transfer portal officially opened on Jan. 2 and we're ranking the best of the best.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

College Football Playoff: What's next for Georgia, Alabama, Texas Tech and others?
As each team is ousted from the College Football Playoff, we look at its offseason storylines and personnel priorities.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Golding, Ole Miss edge Georgia, will meet Miami
With a field goal and a safety in the final minute of the fourth quarter, Ole Miss defeated Georgia 39-34 in the Sugar Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff semifinals against Miami.

ESPN Sports
Jan 02, 2026

Golding, Rebels continue 'special' run, oust UGA
In his second game as Ole Miss' head coach, Pete Golding led the Rebels to a 39-34 win over Georgia in Thursday's Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, a back-and-forth College Football Playoff contest that sent his squad to the semifinal round.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Kiffin skips Sugar, attends LSU women's hoops
New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin attended the Tigers' women's basketball game as his former team, Ole Miss, was taking on Georgia in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

IU tops Tide in 'dream come true'; Ducks up next
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza and the top-seeded Hoosiers won the Rose Bowl Thursday in convincing fashion, authoring a 38-3 victory over No. 9 Alabama to secure a berth in the College Football Playoff semifinals, where they will meet No. 5 Oregon.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

DeBoer: 'Fine line' between Alabama, greatness
Alabama Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer said there is "a fine line" between his team's historic 38-3 loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl and where it wants to be.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Hoosiers handle Tide, book rematch with Ducks
Fernando Mendoza, this season's Heisman Trophy winner, led the Hoosiers to a comfortable win over Alabama on Thursday at the Rose Bowl as Indiana secured a spot in the CFP semifinals against Oregon.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Venus gets wild-card invite to play Australian Open
Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

CFP quarterfinal takeaways: Indiana asserts its dominance in rout of Bama
The Hurricanes, Ducks and Hoosiers are off to the semifinals. We're going inside every CFP game.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

2025-26 College Football Playoff: What's next for Alabama?
As each team is ousted from the College Football Playoff, we look at its offseason storylines and personnel priorities.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

The NHL is back at the Olympics! Everything you need to know about hockey in Milan-Cortina
Many of the world's best hockey players will face off in Italy. What's the format? Who are the favorites and top players?

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Women: Are the top seeds already decided?
March is months away, but UConn, Texas, South Carolina, UCLA and LSU look locked in on the top two seed lines.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Men: Vanderbilt is exceeding expectations as a projected 2-seed
The unbeaten 'Dores weren't expected to be this good this season, but we could very well see history made in March.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

CFP semifinal first look: Previewing the penultimate round
How each team can win its semifinal game, plus key players and what we learned from the quarterfinals.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Sunderland's draw against Man City reinforces unpredictability
The second half of the Premier League season is open to anyone who might strive for their objectives.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Sources: Aikman to advise Fins on GM search
The Dolphins have brought on Hall of Fame quarterback and ESPN analyst Troy Aikman as a consultant to advise the organization on its general manager search process, according to sources.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Sources: MRI comes back clean on Wemby's knee
An MRI on Thursday showed that Spurs center Victor Wembanyama did not suffer ligament damage to his left knee, sources told ESPN. He's out for Friday's matchup at the Pacers and will be questionable to face Portland on Saturday night.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Tide's Simpson leaves game with apparent injury
Alabama QB Ty Simpson left in the third quarter of the CFP quarterfinal against Indiana because of an apparent injury and was replaced by backup Austin Mack.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Jefferson confident McCarthy can be Vikes' No. 1
As the Minnesota Vikings set their sights on next season, Justin Jefferson said Thursday he would "love to have" J.J. McCarthy as the top quarterback next season despite a rocky year that has yielded the least productive campaign of the receiver's career.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Pep says Rodri 'changed the game' in City return
Pep Guardiola said Rodri showed Manchester City what they have been missing for a year and a half after the Ballon d'Or winner's substitute performance during a goalless draw at Sunderland.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Manchester United eye move for Mateta
Manchester United are keen on signing Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

New year, same problems for a Liverpool side lacking depth, dynamism
Devoid of the swagger that marked last season's title run, Liverpool's draw with Leeds showed how much work remains for Arne Slot.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Lamar: I'm playing, have never quit on Ravens
Lamar Jackson says he's expecting to play when the Ravens take on the Steelers in Pittsburgh for the AFC North title Sunday night.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

LB Weeks to return to LSU after injury-marred '25
LSU linebacker Whit Weeks, a first-team All-SEC selection in 2024 who missed much of this past season with an ankle injury, will return to the Tigers in 2026.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Ducks' defense blanks Tech to reach CFP semis
Matayo Uiagalelei caused a fumble to set up a touchdown as the Ducks silenced Texas Tech 23-0 in the Orange Bowl to reach the College Football Playoff semifinals.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

CFP quarterfinal takeaways: Oregon's defense rules sloppy Orange Bowl
The Hurricanes and Ducks are off to the semifinals. We're going inside every CFP game.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season
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ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

MVPs for every bowl game: Arch Manning and Texas roll
It's bowl season, and our college football experts are picking an MVP from every game.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Don't expect Chelsea to hire an elite coach after Maresca split
Chelsea used to demand success, hiring the world's best coaches to deliver results. Enzo Maresca's departure reveals that that's no longer the case.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Ravens vs. Steelers: Answering six questions ahead of Sunday's AFC North showdown
For years, this feud has become must-watch TV, and Sunday won't be any different in a "winner-takes-all" game.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Our favorite games of 2025: World Series Game 7, four-homer performances and much more
From playoff thrillers to epic individual achievements, see the moments we'll remember for decades to come.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

MLB offseason grades: Astros land Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Love clears protocol but will sit out until playoffs
Jordan Love has cleared the concussion protocol, but the Green Bay Packers do not intend to play him until the playoffs.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Source: Saints WR Olave out due to blood clot
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave developed a blood clot and will miss the team's season finale against the Falcons, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Sources: Japanese ace pitcher Imai to join Astros
Star Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Astros are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Premier League live updates: Liverpool-Leeds scoreless, Sunderland-Man City next
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ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Premier League live updates: Liverpool-Leeds, Sunderland-Man City
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ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Will Ole Miss be the latest team to get revenge in a CFP rematch?
The Sugar Bowl showdown will mark the fifth time in the playoff era that two teams will meet in the CFP.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Carrying logs and 5 a.m. workouts: How Curt Cignetti made his first team a winner
After winning a title as an assistant with Alabama, Cignetti's first head-coaching job had a lower profile.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

The storylines that will define F1 as it enters a new era in 2026
To celebrate the start of a new year, we bid adieu to 2025 and F1's ground-effect era and welcome new rules that will dominate the headlines in 2026.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

26 QBs to watch in the college football transfer portal
From top targets to top backups, we've tiered QBs ahead of the transfer portal officially opening Jan. 2.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Lynx's Collier to undergo surgery on both ankles
Napheesa Collier will undergo surgery on her ankles after injuring them during the WNBA season, sidelining her for four to six months and forcing her to miss the upcoming Unrivaled season.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Sources: Utah OC Beck joining Michigan staff
New Wolverines coach Kyle Whittingham is bringing Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck to Michigan, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Bracketology: Vanderbilt is exceeding expectations as a projected 2-seed
The unbeaten 'Dores weren't expected to be this good this season, but we could very well see history made in March.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Are Arsenal better with Merino at striker than Gyökeres? Breaking down tactics, stats, more
Mikel Merino has impressed as a makeshift striker, but does he deserve to start regularly over Viktor Gyökeres?

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

?? Barnwell names his annual All-Pro team
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua were clear WR picks, but the CB group was hard to sort out. Which 50 players made Bill Barnwell's list?

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Chelsea confirm Maresca exit amid poor PL run
Chelsea have confirmed they have parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca ahead of Sunday's game against Manchester City.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

What does James Nnaji's eligibility mean -- now and for the future?
The former pro signed with Baylor midseason. How did it happen, and what does this mean for the sport?

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