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Jan 19, 2026

The Caleb throw, a controversial call and plenty of mistakes: Barnwell sizes up 11 divisional round plays
Let's sort out Caleb Williams' wild fourth-quarter TD throw, the Broncos' controversial INT, a big Seattle kickoff return TD, a C.J. Stroud pick-six and more.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Bills fire McDermott; Beane promoted to president
The Bills fired coach Sean McDermott and promoted Brandon Beane to president after Buffalo again failed to reach the Super Bowl despite its regular-season success.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

10 NBA teams that could swing trade season's final 20 days
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest intel on 10 teams with major deadline decisions.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

? NBA midseason grades for all 30 teams
Kevin Pelton gives a grade for all 30 teams halfway through the season. Which teams exceeded expectations?

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Broncos' AFC title game odds tumble with Nix hurt
The Patriots opened as 4.5-point road favorites over the Broncos for the AFC championship, while the Seahawks opened as 1.5-point home favorites over the Rams for the NFC championship, according to DraftKings lines.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Centurion: Djokovic wins 100th Aussie match
Novak Djokovic closed Day 2 at the Australian Open with his 100th win at Melbourne Park. He beat Pedro Martinez in straight sets in a match that marked the start of a record 21st Australian Open and 81st Grand Slam.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

U bet? CFP spread shifts toward underdog Canes
A surge of respected money coming in on Miami over the weekend has caused the CFP title point spread to move toward the underdog Hurricanes. Indiana is now a 7.5-point favorite as of Monday morning.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Title game confidential: Scouts and coaches break down Miami-Indiana
More than two dozen coaches, scouts and front office members weigh in.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

'It shaped my DNA': The very Miami story of Mario Cristobal
The Miami native and former University of Miami lineman has built his alma mater into a juggernaut

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Barnwell: The 11 most fascinating plays of the divisional round, and why each mattered
Let's sort out Caleb Williams' wild fourth-quarter TD throw, the Broncos' controversial INT, a big Seattle kickoff-return TD, a C.J. Stroud pick-six and more.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

First look at the NFL's conference title games
How can the Broncos, Patriots, Rams and Seahawks advance to the Super Bowl?

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Natalia Silva, Max Holloway can create UFC chaos immediately in 2026
Natalia Silva, Amanda Nunes, Max Holloway and more fighters who can derail UFC championship predictions in 2026

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Man United stun rivals City; Senegal win AFCON amid controversy; Barcelona lose; more
What a weekend! Man United stunned their rivals City in a fiery derby, Senegal won AFCON amid controversial scenes, Thomas Frank is on the brink as Spurs boss and Barcelona somehow lost at Real Sociedad.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Why clamor for Man United, Tottenham 'DNA' makes no sense
Fans of Man United and Spurs expect a certain style of play, but it's nothing to do with DNA.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Which injuries will have the biggest impact on the Olympic hockey tournament?
Leo Carlsson, Brayden Point and Seth Jones are among those ailing ahead of Milan Cortina. Plus, what to watch in the NHL this week.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

'Everyone has someone to cheer for': Inside Fernando Mendoza's Miami homecoming
Indiana's quarterback has deep roots in South Florida, creating some split loyalties for the title game.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Indiana could go 16-0 with a title game win -- but it wouldn't be the first. Meet 1894 Yale
Indiana could complete a 16-0 season with a national championship win over Miami on Monday night. But it won't be the first team to accomplish the feat.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Will Heisman-winning QB Fernando Mendoza fall victim to the national title curse?
Winning the Heisman at quarterback and the national title in the same year is hard to do.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Will Colts, Daniel Jones run it back in 2026?
There's mutual interest, but there's also the matter of the QB's recovery from a December torn Achilles.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

The AFC North: 1 coach, 2 (?) starting QBs, many questions
Mike Tomlin, John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski are gone, and probably Aaron Rodgers. So what's next?

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

NBA midseason grades: Expectations exceeded, short-lived runs and what to watch
Kevin Pelton gives a grade for all 30 teams halfway through the season. Which teams exceeded expectations?

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

AL West update: Will M's spend more? Will Astros make a deal?
With spring training less than a month away, here's what left to be done in the division.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Sizing up the AL Central: What each team still needs to do before spring training
There haven't been a lot of headline deals in this division so far, but there's still work left this winter.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Chris Gotterup continues rise, opens '26 with Sony win
Chris Gotterup opened the new PGA Tour season with three big birdies on the back nine that carried him to a 6-under 64 and a two-shot victory in the Sony Open.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea open to Fernández exit; Madrid, PSG interested
Chelsea's Enzo Fernández could be available this summer as Real Madrid and PSG monitor his situation. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

VAR review: Did Arsenal deserve a penalty?
The VAR cleared Forest's Ola Aina on a possible handball that would have given Arsenal a game-changing penalty.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Chaotic AFCON final an embarrassment to soccer
Fan clashes, VAR controversies, missed penalties, a walkout, Senegal's extra time winner - the AFCON final had it all.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Bears' Williams: Future bright despite painful exit
Caleb Williams and the Bears expressed frustration with the way the season abruptly ended, but left Sunday night with a positive outlook for the future.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Ayton's perfect game helps L.A. right ship in win
Deandre Ayton became the first Lakers player since at least 1977-78 to finish a game with 25 points on 100% shooting with zero turnovers.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Pats' D fueled by talk, makes statement vs. Texans
Thanks to a swarming defensive performance -- which tied the franchise postseason record with four interceptions -- the Patriots advance to the AFC Championship Game next Sunday against the Broncos.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

KD moves past idol Dirk for 6th on scoring list
Kevin Durant moved into sixth all time on the NBA's career scoring list, passing Dirk Nowitzki, someone the Rockets forward said he has "idolized."

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Uneven Rams overcome 'bad coaching' in OT win
The Rams overcame what Sean McVay called "bad coaching" in Sunday's win over the Bears, using a dominant defensive performance and timely plays to gut out the victory.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Pats D fueled by talk, makes statement vs. Texans
Thanks to a swarming defensive performance -- which tied the franchise postseason record with four interceptions -- the Patriots advance to the AFC Championship Game next Sunday against the Broncos.

ESPN Sports
Jan 19, 2026

Let's overreact to divisional round games: Pause Stroud's extension talks? Concern about Stafford?
Hold off on any new Stroud deals? Matthew Stafford is in a funk? No Super Bowl yet again for Buffalo? Let's make sense of every divisional round game.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Los Angeles prevails in divisional round win over Chicago
The Bears had been kings of comeback wins, but the Rams are the ones advancing to the NFC title game.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Dove: The day the football died
Fan clashes, VAR controversies, missed penalties, a walkout, Senegal's extra time winner - the AFCON final had it all.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Gauff cruises to Round 2 despite serve struggles
Third-seeded Coco Gauff had some familiar struggles on serve but had still enough class and power to defeat Kamilla Rakhimova 6-2, 6-3 on Monday in a first-round match at the Australian Open.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Gotterup wins Sony Open, cracks top 20 in world
Chris Gotterup opened the new PGA Tour season with three big birdies on the back nine that carried him to a 6-under 64 and a two-shot victory in the Sony Open.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Rams survive Bears' clutch play with FG in OT
Despite another improbable late touchdown from the Bears to force overtime, the Rams held on, picking off QB Caleb Williams to set up the game-winning FG.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Patriots happy to flaunt D vs. vaunted Texans unit
Thanks to a swarming defensive performance -- which tied the franchise postseason record with four interceptions -- the Patriots advance to the AFC Championship Game next Sunday against the Broncos.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Stroud on career-worst 4 INTs: 'Let people down'
Houston QB C.J. Stroud shouldered the blame after one of the worst outings of his career saw the Texans' season end in a loss to the Patriots.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

What's next for the Broncos, Patriots, Rams and Seahawks? First look at the NFL's conference title games
Let's preview the conference championship matchups. How can the Broncos, Patriots Rams and Seahawks advance to the Super Bowl? Here's what to know.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Los Angeles prevail in divisional-round win over Chicago
The Bears had been kings of comeback wins, but the Rams are the ones advancing to the NFC title game.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Nick Foles' message to Broncos fans: Pats 'struggle against backup QBs'
The former Eagles QB defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl LII after beginning the season as a backup.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Follow live: Rams, Bears defenses stepping up in frigid Chicago
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ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

NHL trade grades: Why the Rasmus Andersson swap could be a big win for both teams
Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

First look at the AFC Championship Game: Our early preview of Patriots-Broncos
Let's preview the conference championship matchups. How can the Broncos and Patriots advance to the Super Bowl? Here's what to know.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Follow live: Bears host Rams in frigid divisional round clash
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ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Patriots hold off Texans in turnover-filled divisional round playoff game
New England advances to the AFC Championship Game to face the Denver Broncos.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Sizing up overreactions, questions on the divisional round: Should Houston wait on extending C.J. Stroud?
Hold off on any new Stroud deals? Another Super Bowl-less season for Buffalo? Let's make sense of every divisional round game.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Senegal beats Morocco in chaotic AFCON finale
The Africa Cup of Nations final went to extra time after finishing 0-0 in a chaotic end which saw Senegal players walk off the field when host Morocco was awarded a stoppage-time penalty.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Morant knocks down trade talk: 'Very loyal guy'
Ja Morant, who returned for the Grizzlies on Sunday from a calf injury, says there should be no doubt about his desire to keep playing for Memphis.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Pats stymie shaky Stroud to reach AFC title game
Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of C.J. Stroud's four interceptions for a score and the Patriots defeated the Texans 28-16 on Sunday to advance to the AFC Championship Game.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

MLB offseason grades: Mets pivot to Bichette after Dodgers sign top free agent Tucker
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

How will latest moves rock the NL East?
After the Mets landed Bo Bichette, here's what's next in one of baseball's most dynamic divisions.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

First look at the AFC conference championship: Our early preview of Patriots-Broncos
Let's preview the conference championship matchups. How can the Broncos and Patriots advance to the Super Bowl? Here's what to know.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Man United deliver huge blow to Man City title hopes with shock derby win
Manchester City's title bid is as good as over after Manchester United won the midfield battle at Old Trafford.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

VAR review: Should Man United's Dalot have received a red card for foul on Doku?
Diogo Dalot was booked for catching Man City's Jérémy Doku on the knee early. Was it the right call?

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

OKC's Williams sidelined with hamstring strain
Thunder star forward Jalen Williams has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and ruled out of Monday's road game against the Cavaliers.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Ex-Colorado QB Staub transferring to Tennessee
Former Colorado quarterback Ryan Staub has committed to Tennessee for 2026, he told ESPN on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Broncos' Payton sure Stidham to be 'ready to go'
Broncos coach Sean Payton says he has complete confidence in Jarrett Stidham, who will start in the AFC Championship Game after Bo Nix's injury.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Big Ten, SEC still deadlocked on CFP expansion
College Football Playoff leaders held an annual business meeting Sunday but did not reach a resolution on a future format as a deadline looms Friday.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Al-Shaair keeps eye black message despite fine
Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wore a message of "stop the genocide" on his eye black for the second straight playoff game despite reportedly being fined for it after last week's wild-card round.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Braves say SS Kim (finger) to be out 4-5 months
Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is expected to be sidelined four to five months after having surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger, the team said.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

'I just want to do Australia proud': Alex de Minaur on challenges ahead
Alex de Minaur talked to ESPN about his home major, his "Best Actor" award and the ongoing challenge of playing Alcaraz and Sinner.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Stories that explain Mike Vrabel -- from the past and present
We talked with former teammates, colleagues and players about their favorite Vrabel memories.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Broncos' Payton sure Stidham to 'be ready to go'
Broncos coach Sean Payton says he has complete confidence in Jarrett Stidham, who will start in the AFC Championship Game after Bo Nix's injury.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Coit ties Terps record with 9 3s on 43-point day
David Coit tied the program's single-game record for made 3-pointers and scored a career-high 43 points -- including 30 in the first half -- to help Maryland beat Penn State 96-73 for the Terrapins' first Big Ten win this season.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Will Anderson Jr. leads the way among NFL's best divisional-round arrivals
Before the divisional round got underway, players made sure to put their most fashionable foot forward.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Refs during Bills-Broncos called that?! What the NFL rulebook says and our analysis
When is a catch a catch and how much contact draws a penalty flag were in dispute Saturday in Denver.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Stories that explain Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel -- from the past and present
We talked with former teammates, colleagues and players about their favorite Vrabel memories.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Source: Al-Shaair fined over eye black message
Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been fined $11,593 for wearing eye black that contained the message "stop the genocide" during last week's wild-card game, a source told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

IU prez not surprised by Hoosiers' sudden rise
Indiana president Pamela Whitten told ESPN that the Hoosiers' quick rise to the top of college football was expected when they hired Curt Cignetti.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Jaxon Smith-Njigba tops best arrival looks ahead of divisional round of the NFL playoffs
Before the divisional round got underway, players made sure to put their most fashionable foot forward.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man United and Tottenham eye Juventus defender Kalulu
Man United, Tottenham and Aston Villa are all interested in Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Cristobal bemoans targeting call on Canes' Lucas
Miami coach Mario Cristobal said the punishment that goes with a targeting call made in the second half needs to be reevaluated.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Carson Beck the runner? The Miami QB is finally using his feet
This latest addition to Beck's arsenal has been a revelation for the Hurricanes.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

The man, the meme, the legend: Curt Cignetti's rise to viral fame
Curt Cignetti has lots to be happy about, but you wouldn't know it by looking at him. His players and assistants break down their favorite Cignetti memes and faces.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

How Davante Adams broke through in L.A. after failing to do so with Raiders, Jets
Adams said he went into free agency looking for a situation where he could win.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

How the Bears, Caleb Williams became an offensive juggernaut
Ben Johnson helped build one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL in Chicago. Here's how he did it.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Venus makes Aussie Open history, falters in loss
Venus Williams became the oldest player to compete in singles at the Australian Open, but faltered late in a three-set loss to Olga Danilovic.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Sources: Steelers open to Rodgers' return in '26
The Steelers remain open to an Aaron Rodgers reunion in 2026, even though it's unlikely due to Mike Tomlin's resignation, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Falcons hire Stefanski in Ryan's 1st move as prez
The Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski on Saturday after the former Browns coach and two-time NFL Coach of the Year had his second interview with the team earlier in the day.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Will Fernando Mendoza be the next Heisman-winning QB to fall victim to the national championship curse?
Since 1988, seven quarterbacks who have won the Heisman Trophy and earned a title game berth have fallen in the national championship game. Is Mendoza next?

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Can Miami become the latest team to lift the national title on 'home' field?
Miami will be playing close to campus, but others have played for a title in their home state.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye Inter defender Bastoni
Liverpool are looking to bolster their defensive options by signing Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Seahawks showcase full arsenal, blow out 49ers
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ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Bills' McDermott rips refs' ruling on pivotal INT
Bills coach Sean McDermott wasn't happy with the way officials handled a critical overtime play that resulted in a Broncos interception Saturday, saying it was "too big of a play" not to stop the game and review it.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Spurs outlast Edwards despite 55-point barrage
Less than a week after blowing a big early lead in a loss to Minnesota, the Spurs held on for the win Saturday despite a 55-point effort from Anthony Edwards.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Seahawks start fast and roll past 49ers, advance to NFC Championship Game
Kenneth Walker III and Ernest Jones IV led the Seahawks past their division rival on Saturday.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Transfer window weekly: Güler to Arsenal? Chelsea squad changes?
The winter transfer window is open, so what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done?

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Wetzel: Accused hoops schemers were not victims of a changing society
These players selfishly betrayed their common sense, their teammates and, ultimately, themselves, Wetzel says.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Denver advances, but Bo Nix is out: Six questions about where the Broncos go from here
The Broncos advanced to the AFC title game but lost their QB to a broken ankle. So what's next for them on their Super Bowl quest?

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

?? Offseason guide for all eliminated NFL teams
The NFL offseason has arrived for 26 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026? We have outlooks, early buzz and predictions.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Allen devastated, but loss not on QB, Bills say
After another playoff loss that ended a promising season for the Bills, quarterback Josh Allen told reporters that "I feel like I let my teammates down tonight," though Buffalo players and coaches disagreed after the Broncos won 33-30 on Saturday night.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Seahawks dominate hobbled 49ers to advance
The Seahawks returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and never looked back in a dominant 41-6 victory over the hobbled 49ers.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Men's: Duke is a 1-seed again
Is the ACC back? Eight single-digit seeds -- including one on the top line -- and a couple of bubble teams would suggest so.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Women's: South Carolina ascends to No. 2 overall
Texas, which fell at South Carolina on Thursday, tumbles to the final No. 1 seed after its second straight loss.

ESPN Sports
Jan 18, 2026

Key questions about close officiating calls in the Broncos' win over the Bills
When is a catch a catch and how much contact draws a penalty flag were in dispute Saturday in Denver.

ESPN Sports
Jan 17, 2026

A historic Indiana or the restored U -- who has the edge in the CFP title game?
Will the Hoosiers cap an undefeated season, or can the Canes pull off a stunner? Here are the keys to the game.

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