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Dec 01, 2025

Sources: Spartans hire Fitzgerald on 5-year deal
Former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald has signed a five-year contract to become the next head football coach at Michigan State, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Sources: WNBA offering max salary base of $1M
The WNBA's latest proposal to the players union includes a maximum salary base of $1 million, sources told ESPN's Alexa Philippou. The new offer reflects incremental increases from the league's previous proposal.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Thielen cut to seek bigger role in last NFL season
The Vikings have waived Adam Thielen at the veteran wide receiver's request, the team announced Monday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Gardner's Achilles OK; Colts not mulling IR move
Star Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner did not damage his Achilles on Sunday, but his calf injury will sideline him for an undetermined length of time, coach Shane Steichen said Monday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Jaguars' Coen shrugs off punter's alleged threat
Jaguars punter Logan Cooke allegedly saying he would kill Titans running back Julius Chestnut during a skirmish in Sunday's game is normal trash talk between players, coach Liam Coen said.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

LSU to pay Kiffin based on Ole Miss' CFP success
Lane Kiffin's contract with LSU includes the unique clause that he will receive a bonus payment equal to the amount had he coached Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Michigan rises to No. 3 in AP Top 25 men's poll
Michigan jumped to No. 3 in the Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll Monday as rival Michigan State and Iowa State both climbed into the top 10.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

QB recruit Huhn following Franklin to Va. Tech
QB Troy Huhn, a former Penn State pledge and ESPN's No. 10 pocket passer in the 2026 cycle, announced his commitment to Virginia Tech, reuniting with coach James Franklin.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Sources: Chesney set to be named UCLA coach
James Madison coach Bob Chesney has emerged as the target of UCLA's coaching search, sources told ESPN, and is set to sign a five-year deal that will be finalized after James Madison's Sun Belt championship game.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

College football coaching carousel: Tracking all the firings and hirings
With the carousel fully in motion, here's a recap of every FBS vacancy.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

NFL draft risers, questions and notes: Can T.J. Parker climb back up the board?
We have draft notes, including what to make of T.J. Parker's three-sack game and Trevor Goosby's rise.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye Nusa move
Barcelona will look to sign RB Leipzig and Norway winger Antonio Nusa. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

AP Top 25 poll reaction: Wolverines on the rise
The fourth in-season men's AP Top 25 poll for 2025-26 is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

AP Top 25 poll reaction: UConn still the team to beat
The fourth in-season women's AP Top 25 poll is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Lane Kiffin, Thanksgiving and CFB conference champs: A busy weekend at sportsbooks
How sportsbooks are evaluating Ole Miss, the CFP race and more on NFL underdogs winning big.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

NFL Week 14 odds: Bears underdogs at Packers, Ravens favored over Steelers
Critical matchups are ahead in Week 14. Here are the odds, spreads and totals for every game.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Vikes waive Thielen to let WR find bigger role
The Vikings have waived Adam Thielen at the veteran wide receiver's request, the team announced Monday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Texas jumps to No. 2 behind UConn in AP Top 25
Texas moved up to No. 2 behind UConn in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll on Monday after beating two top teams in a Thanksgiving tournament.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Early bets for Week 14: Bears cover at Green Bay, Cowboys have edge on Lions
What lines offered value once odds came out? Here are four game bets and a futures play to consider.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

AP Top 25 poll reaction: What to know about every team
The fourth in-season women's AP Top 25 poll is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

AP Week 14 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team
A look at the new Top 25 after Week 14.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Buzz: Justin Herbert set for surgery, but aims to play in Week 14
Herbert set for surgery, Meyers keeps producing for the Jaguars and Irving looked good in his return in Week 14

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Free agents: Kyle Monangai, Bam Knight are essential pickups
All the free agent options worth adding as we look ahead to Week 14 and the start of the fantasy football playoff season.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Takeaways: Top AFC seed for Broncos? Panthers are legit?
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 13 game.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Projecting Tuesday's penultimate CFP top 12
We assess how the committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 14.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Winners and losers: Robinson runs wild, Adams makes history
Bijan Robinson, A.J. Brown and Patrick Mahomes led the way, but Lamar Jackson and Saquon Barkley disappointed.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

AUSL Softball Expansion Draft 2025: How to watch on ESPN
The AUSL expands from four to six teams as Cascade and Oklahoma City Spark make their first picks in the 2025 expansion draft.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

NFL futures: Rams remain Super Bowl favorites despite loss
Updated win totals and odds for every team to make the playoffs, win their division, conference and Super Bowl.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Four intriguing divisions, 10 teams and playoffs on the line: Barnwell makes sense of close races
It feels like every division is still up for grabs this season. Let's take a closer look at particularly tight races in the NFC West, NFC South, AFC South and AFC North.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Allende outshines Messi as Miami book spot vs. Vancouver
Tadeo Allende's performance of a lifetime, and the own goal that broke San Diego hearts. Cesar Hernandez and Joseph Lowery to sum up the best and worst of MLS' conference finals as Inter Miami book a date with Vancouver.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

?? CFB Power Rankings: Texas Tech into top five
What were the biggest surprises from each top 25 team this season?

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Wetzel: Lane Kiffin left an actual playoff team for a theoretical one. He should be honest about why
Lane Kiffin might be a great coach, but he isn't being treated unfairly by Ole Miss or "the calendar" or anything else.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

How do Barça contain Atlético's Jack Reacher-like striker?
Alexander Sørloth can haunt Barça again and send Atlético top of LaLiga when the sides meet on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

How Mike Vrabel galvanized Patriots to top of AFC in a year
Vrabel had a clear vision of the Patriots' future when hired in January. Now, they are competing again.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Giants see success for Jaxson Dart if he can avoid injury
After his latest concussion, teammates and coaches are urging the prized rookie to protect himself.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Where Kentucky ranks among the open Power 4 jobs
It's already a busy coaching carousel. Here are the jobs we think are best and why.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Feast Week takeaways: Crooks' 47 points push Iowa State to 9-0
Big performances from Texas, LSU and Iowa State headline the most significant results from Feast Week.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Chelsea, Arsenal put on a show of title hopefuls, Xabi Alonso's Madrid mess, more
Sunday's clash between Premier League title chasers lived up to expectations with drama, controversy and grit. PLUS: Xabi Alonso's tactics lead to Madrid losing more points, as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Takeaways: A chaotic tiebreaker in the ACC, plus surprising wins
Our college football experts break down key storylines and performances.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Wetzel: Kiffin is no victim, and he needs to own that he just quit on a title contender
Lane Kiffin might be a great coach, but he isn't being treated unfairly by Ole Miss or "the calendar" or anything else.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Welcome to NFL draft season: 30 questions on the QBs, standout prospects and risers to watch
Who's in the hunt to go No. 1? How does the QB class look? Which teams need defense? And who could rise at the combine? Let's answer big questions on this class.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

10 key games to watch in December
National champions facing off, the nastiest rivalry in college basketball and more are up this month.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Feast Week lessons: Michigan No. 1? St. John's, Florida in trouble?
From the Players Era in Las Vegas to a top-25 showdown in New York, here's what we learned last week.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Survivor Series WarGames: Who is the masked man who attacked CM Punk?
The men's WarGames match was interrupted by a mystery man, and the theories are already flying.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

As Charlie Smyth shone in debut, Northern Ireland celebrated with free pints
The ex-Gaelic footballer-turned-New Orleans kicker had fans and family rooting for him from near and far.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

?? CFB Power Ranks: Texas Tech into top five
What were the biggest surprises from each top 25 team this season?

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Stoops fired after 13 years at UK, owed $37.7M
Kentucky has fired football coach Mark Stoops, who had just completed his 13th season with a 5-7 record.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Who is NBA Cup MVP? Can anyone stop OKC? Big questions ahead of the quarters
Breaking down the biggest NBA Cup group stage surprises and what lies ahead in the knockout rounds.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

'When do we get our Siakam?': What to make of the Bulls' uneven early season
From a 6-1 start to a 9-10 record to begin December, which Chicago Bulls team is the real version and what could be next?

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Will there be baseball in 2027? Is a salary cap coming? What you need to know about MLB's looming labor battle?
With the CBA set to expire one year from today, we answer baseball's burning questions.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

The NHL's best this week: Kyle Palmieri, 'hockey guy'
The Islanders forward tore his ACL -- then made a brilliant pass to set up a goal. Plus, what to watch this week.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

How a bald coach solved volleyball's ponytail predicament
The NCAA volleyball tournament will feature dozens of stars wearing a hair-tie solution invented by none other than three-time champion Jerritt Elliott.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye Semenyo move in January
Manchester City could move to sign AFC Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo in January. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

76ers' Embiid returns in chaotic 2OT loss to Hawks
Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey shared the court for the first time this season Sunday night, but that became a footnote in a chaotic double-overtime loss to the Hawks.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Bonitto seals win after Broncos switch up call on D
After the Broncos tweaked their defensive call during a timeout, linebacker Nick Bonitto swatted away Marcus Mariota's pass on a two-point conversion attempt to preserve Denver's 27-26 overtime win against Washington on Sunday night.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

What we learned from all Week 13 games, including Broncos' shot at No. 1 AFC seed
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 13 game.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

WNBA, union agree to 40-day extension on CBA
The WNBA and WNBA Players Association agreed to a 40-day extension on the current CBA that includes the option for either party to terminate the extension with 48 hours' notice.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Huskers earn top overall seed in NCAA tournament
Undefeated Nebraska earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA women's volleyball tournament bracket released Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Kentucky fires Mark Stoops: Top candidates, transfers, recruits
Stoops departs after 13 years at Kentucky -- a job that could attract some interesting candidates.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Michigan State fires Jonathan Smith: Top candidates, transfers, recruits
After only two years, MSU has cut ties with Smith, creating another Big Ten job opening.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

?? How Kiffin's decision impacted sports books
How sportsbooks are evaluating Ole Miss and the College Football Playoff race, and more on NFL underdogs winning big on Thanksgiving.

ESPN Sports
Dec 01, 2025

Titans' Chestnut says Jags punter threatened him
Titans running back Julius Chestnut alleged that Jaguars punter Logan Cooke threatened to kill him during Sunday's game. "I was just trying to play hard, and he came up to me and said he was going to kill me," Chestnut said.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Lane Kiffin, Thanksgiving and CFB conference champs: A busy weekend at the sportsbooks
How sportsbooks are evaluating Ole Miss and the College Football Playoff race, and more on NFL underdogs winning big on Thanksgiving.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Sources: Kentucky expected to fire Mark Stoops
Kentucky is expected to fire football coach Mark Stoops, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Sunday, with the process set to formally play out Monday.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

QB Rodgers calls out WRs after 'boo-worthy' loss
After an injured Aaron Rodgers finished one of the worst passing games of his career, the Steelers QB said he hopes his wide receivers show up during the next film sessions and run the right routes.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Herbert injures hand, doesn't expect to miss time
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert on Sunday suffered a break in his left hand during his team's 31-14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, and though it will require surgery, he expects to play in his next game Dec. 8.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

?? Week 13 trolls: Panthers jab Rams after upset
NFL teams didn't take the holiday week off from being petty at their opponents after big wins.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Follow live: Broncos, Commanders trade incredible touchdowns
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ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Women's Feast Week guide: Crooks' 47 points push Iowa State to 9-0
Big performances from Texas, LSU and Iowa State headline the most significant results from Feast Week.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Women's Feast Week takeaways: Crooks' 47 points push Iowa State to 9-0
Big performances from Texas, LSU and Iowa State headline the most significant results from Feast Week.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

What actually matters from every Week 13 game: Top AFC seed for Broncos? Panthers are legit?
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 13 game.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Sorting five overreactions to Week 13: NFC South battle? Cowboys to the playoffs?
Could we see a Tampa-Carolina championship tilt? Are last year's Super Bowl teams cooked?

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Follow live: Broncos visit Commanders with hopes to keep win streak alive
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ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

McLaren's Qatar blunder has it on the brink of a 2007 rerun
In 2007, McLaren refused to favor either of its drivers, costing the team a title. After another botched call in Qatar, is history repeating itself?

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Fantasy Football Buzz: Justin Herbert set for surgery, but aims to play in Week 14
Herbert set for surgery, Meyers keeps producing for the Jaguars and Irving looked good in his return in Week 14

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Can Ohio State be beaten? Can Texas make the playoff? Can any team win the ACC?
Why the Buckeyes are so dominant, the ACC is so confusing and the playoff picture still isn't settled.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

What actually matters from every Week 13 game: Panthers are legit? Bills' rushing attack is back?
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 13 game, starting with Thanksgiving Day matchups.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Sources: Spartans target Fitzgerald as new coach
Pat Fitzgerald, 50, has emerged as the target of Michigan State's coaching search, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Sunday night, confirming a report, and the sides are working toward a deal, which is expected to be finalized in the near future.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Colts continue skid as QB Jones limited by injury
Colts QB Daniel Jones shrugged off excuses but was clearly limited by a nagging leg injury in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Texans.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Bills' Allen sets NFL record for rushing TDs by QB
Buffalo's Josh Allen scored on an 8-yard run against the Steelers on Sunday to set the NFL's all-time record for regular-season rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (76).

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Huskers earn top overall seed in volleyball tourney
Undefeated Nebraska earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA women's volleyball tournament bracket released Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Follow live: Rodgers returns as Steelers host Bills
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ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

'Humbling experience': Rams lose NFC's top spot
The Rams fell out of the No. 1 spot in the NFC after a "humbling experience" in a 31-28 loss to the Panthers in which Matthew Stafford had three turnovers.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Colts' Gardner doesn't think he has Achilles injury
Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner sustained a left calf injury early in Sunday's game against the Texans and has been ruled out for the remainder of the day.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Browns defenders rip WR Jennings for comments
Multiple Browns defenders had sharp criticism of 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings for comments they said crossed the line during Sunday's game between the teams.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Browns say Sanders to remain QB1 for Week 14
Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will get a third straight start next Sunday against the Titans, head coach Kevin Stefanski announced.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Diaz: Duke 'absolutely' deserves title game berth
Duke finished off Wake Forest to improve to 7-5 Saturday, and after some ACC shuffling later in the day, the Blue Devils ended up in the league title game, something coach Manny Diaz believes his team "absolutely" deserves after going 6-2 in conference.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Can the Panthers catch the Bucs? We're overreacting to Week 13
Could we see a Tampa-Carolina championship tilt? Are last year's Super Bowl teams cooked?

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Fantasy Football Buzz: Meyers leads Jags WRs again; Bucs' Irving solid in return
Jakobi Meyers keeps producing for the Jaguars, and Bucky Irving looked good in his return in Week 14

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Week 13 winners and losers: Bijan Robinson runs wild, Davante Adams makes history
Bijan Robinson, A.J. Brown and Patrick Mahomes led the way with big Week 13 performances, while Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley and Travis Etienne Jr. were among the biggest disappointments.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Ohio State's invincibility, Texas' CFP conundrum and Lane Kiffin's legacy
Why the Buckeyes are so dominant, the ACC is so confusing and the playoff picture still isn't settled.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Big win, better trolls: Panthers poke fun at Rams after upset
NFL teams didn't take the holiday week off from being petty at their opponents after big wins.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

F1 title permutations: How Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri can win it at Abu Dhabi GP
Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri are set for an epic Formula 1 title decider in Abu Dhabi -- with all three in contention to win this year's championship.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Kiffin takes LSU job, won't finish year with Rebels
Lane Kiffin is the new coach at LSU, and he will not continue with Ole Miss on its College Football Playoff run as the Rebels promoted Pete Golding to head coach.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss exit marks latest entry in list of rocky partings
It's not the first time that Kiffin has left a job in a fashion that was less than harmonious.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Grading coaching hires: Kiffin to LSU, Sumrall to Florida and more
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Questions, takeaways from Week 13 matchups: Our reporters break down every game
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 13 game, starting with Thanksgiving Day matchups.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Women's College Volleyball Bracketology: Top seedings, bracket watch and more
What would the top NCAA tournament seedings look like today?

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Predicting every postseason matchup as regular season ends
With bowl season fast approaching, we forecast who will play where, including the College Football Playoff.

ESPN Sports
Nov 30, 2025

Dawgs, Ducks, Tech climb in poll; A&M drops to 7
Texas A&M fell out of the top five of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in two months Sunday, while Texas Tech notched its highest ranking in 17 years.

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