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ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Can Mirra Andreeva make a run at the Australian Open title?
Andreeva won the Australian Open lead-up in Adelaide -- and could be the most likely player to upset Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff or Iga Swiatek.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Fins GM: Work to do before we ID 'our guy' at QB
Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has a plan for the team's quarterbacks moving forward, but there's "too much work to do" before it makes a decision for this coming season.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Moore returns to court, wants charges dismissed
Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore returned to court, with his lawyer saying he's seeking to have home invasion and other charges against him dismissed.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Source: Cowboys agree with Eagles' Parker as DC
The Cowboys have agreed to a deal to make Eagles passing game coordinator and secondary coach Christian Parker their defensive coordinator, a source told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

The Hall of Fame has a starting pitcher problem. Here's what it means for today's aces
After no pitchers got the call to Cooperstown -- again -- this week, what does the future hold?

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Buccaneers hire ex-Falcon Robinson as new OC
The Buccaneers have hired Zac Robinson as their offensive coordinator, bringing in the former Falcons OC to lead an offense that ranked 21st in total offense this season.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Champions League: Arsenal still perfect; top-8 fight getting messy
Arsenal are still top of the Champions League table, and likely to remain there, but the fight for a bye to the round of 16 is shaping up to be fierce.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Who wins the 2026 national title? We predict the CFP bracket
It's never too early to look ahead to next season. Some teams look like easy playoff picks, but who rounds out the field?

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Don't be surprised if ... Cooper Flagg finishes as a top-25 fantasy option, Jalen Green averages 20 PPG
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Cooper Flagg, Jalen Green, Jonathan Kuminga and more.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Inside the rise of Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes
From underrated to perhaps the best hoops player in the country, Mikayla Blakes is just getting started.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

McCaffrey, 4 QBs named AP NFL MVP finalists
Christian McCaffrey is the first player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

?? NFL mock draft: Kiper projects the first round
Where will national title game standouts Fernando Mendoza and Akheem Mesidor land in Round 1? And could we really see six WRs in the opening 32 picks?

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Vonn, Kim on Olympic team; Anderson falls short
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jamie Anderson was notably absent from a U.S. Ski & Snowboard roster that was headlined by Olympic veterans Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin and Chloe Kim.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Sources: Bucs tab ex-Falcon Robinson for OC job
The Buccaneers are finalizing a deal to hire former Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson as their offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Reranking Freshman of the Year contenders
Darryn Peterson has finally entered the top 10, along with two others. Cameron Boozer remains No. 1.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Power Rankings: Miami (Ohio) debuts, Nebraska rises
The RedHawks crack the top 25 and the Cornhuskers climb as two of the last three unbeaten teams standing.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Wetzel: G League to the SEC? What are we doing here?
Wetzel: The NCAA needs Congress to give it a skinny exemption to at least set some eligibility standards.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

The Hall of Fame's starting pitcher problem -- and what it means for today's aces
After no pitchers got the call to Cooperstown -- again -- this week, what does the future hold?

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

UFC 324 expert picks: 'The Highlight' is a bad matchup for 'The Baddy'
Who has the edge in the first UFC event of 2026? Four former UFC fighters make their picks for the UFC 324 main event.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Barnwell sorts out the wide receiver market: 20 free agents, trade targets and cut candidates
Will Alec Pierce get paid in free agency? And could A.J. Brown or Brian Thomas Jr. get traded?

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Who were the most valuable players in the NFL this season? Let's stack the top 100
We took the MVP conversation beyond Drake Maye vs. Matthew Stafford ... way beyond. Here are the 100 top players of the 2025 season.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Would the Raiders trade the No. 1 pick? Will the Chiefs go RB?
We're three months away from the draft. What's the latest on each team picking in the top 10?

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

8 years, 5 schools and a career-threatening condition: The story of Tyon Grant-Foster
From heart troubles to an eligibility battle, here's how the Gonzaga forward kept his playing career alive.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

'What was that for?' Osaka asks of terse Cirstea
Naomi Osaka received a cool response from Sorana Cirstea after their second-round Australian Open match, as Cirstea was apparently upset with Osaka's efforts to pump herself up during the match.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Sources: Bucs stay in South, tab Robinson as OC
The Buccaneers are finalizing a deal to hire former Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson as their offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Retiring Wawrinka goes long to reach 3rd round
Stan Wawrinka, who will retire at the end of the season, became the first player to reach the third round at a Grand Slam past his 40th birthday since 1978, and he needed 4 hours, 33 minutes to do it.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecombe: Who is the NBA's No. 1 rookie in our midseason rankings?
With the NBA now at the midpoint of its season, ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranks the top 10 rookies based on their performance.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Midseason report card: Cooper Flagg 'better than advertised'
Halfway through a turbulent rookie season, here's what execs and scouts are saying about Flagg.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

How Cooper Kupp mentored and Davante Adams elevated Puka Nacua's game
Puka Nacua's elite performance can be attributed to the mentorship of veteran receivers Cooper Kupp and Davante Adams.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Why Frank Nazar is the Blackhawks' perfect complement to Connor Bedard
The 22-year-old center is slated to make his return on Thursday to a team still fighting hard to get in the playoff mix.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

What NBA greats Kerr, Nash & Co. learned owning LaLiga's Mallorca
Steve Kerr and Steve Nash own Mallorca with a former USMNT international and an ex-tennis pro. What has it taught them about sport, leadership and life?

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Lewandowski wants MLS move in summer
Robert Lewandowski could be headed to the U.S. when his Barcelona contract expires. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Indiana repeat? Georgia back on top? Hawai'i in? Who could be in the 2026 CFP
It's never too early to look ahead to next season. Some teams look like easy playoff picks, but who rounds out the field?

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Chelsea want Dortmund's Felix Nmecha
Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha is attracting interest from Manchester United and Chelsea. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Giannis cites chemistry, selfish play after routs
Giannis Antetokounmpo says chemistry issues might be contributing to the Bucks' recent penchant for lopsided losses.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

How to reach the UCL knockouts: Can Chelsea, Barça avoid the playoff round?
We're less than a week away from knowing which 24 teams advance. Here's what's at stake.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Knicks win by franchise-best 54, end 4-game skid
The Knicks ended their four-game losing streak Wednesday night with the most lopsided victory in franchise history, beating the Nets 120-66.

ESPN Sports
Jan 22, 2026

Mets strike again, add ace Peralta from Brewers
The Mets' winterlong pursuit of a front-line starting pitcher ended Wednesday with them acquiring All-Star Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from the Brewers for prospects Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

MLB offseason grades: Mets get their ace in blockbuster deal for Peralta
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Mets bolster staff, acquire Peralta from Brewers
The Mets' winterlong pursuit of a front-line starting pitcher ended Wednesday with them acquiring All-Star Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from the Brewers for prospects Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Keys, Pegula advance in all-American matchups
In a pair of matches between American women, defending champion Madison Keys survived a challenge from Ashlyn Krueger and Jessica Pegula defeated McCartney Kessler.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

How to reach the Champions League knockouts
Here's what's at stake with only one matchweek to go.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

UCL talking points: Matchday 8's must-see games, Man City's slump, more
What's at stake on the final matchday? Is it time to rule a line through Man City? ESPN's experts answer all the burning questions from the Champions League's penultimate group matches.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Day 5 live blog: All the latest news and action from Melbourne
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner headline a bumper day five at the Australian Open, while the combustible Nick Kyrgios makes his first appearances of the tournament at Melbourne Park. Here's our Day 5 live blog.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

How to reach the Champions League knockouts: Can Chelsea, Barça avoid the playoff round?
We're less than a week away from knowing which 24 teams advance from the league phase. Here's what's at stake with only one matchweek to go.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

If Liverpool want to be successful this season, all roads lead through Szoboszlai
Liverpool cruised to a victory over Marseille, aided by an excellent performance from Dominik Szoboszlai.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Stidham, Broncos keep prep as normal as possible
Quarterback Jarrett Stidham, set to make his first start in two years in Sunday's AFC Championship Game, and the Broncos have tried to stick to the team's usual routines.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Sabres sign Doan to 7-year, $48.65M extension
Josh Doan, who has 15 goals and 20 assists in 49 games for the Sabres this season, has signed a seven-year, $48.65 million extension through the 2032-33 season.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Tucker: Dodgers' pedigree made decision 'easier'
Kyle Tucker was introduced by the Dodgers on Wednesday, saying the decision to pick L.A. over the Mets and Blue Jays was made easier because of the team's championship pedigree.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Niners' injury probe includes looking into substation
Niners GM John Lynch said the team will look into "everything" to find out why injuries continue to pile up year after year, including an investigation into the viral electrical substation conspiracy theory.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Barça win, but injury for Pedri 'not good news'
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said it's "not good news" after losing Pedri to a hamstring injury in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League win away at Slavia Prague.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

First prison sentence issued for NBA bet scandal
A self-proclaimed gambling addict was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a betting scandal involving NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Rams' Adams again at doorstep of 'mythical' SB
Davante Adams will be playing in his fifth NFC Championship Game when the Rams visit the Seahawks, but he's still looking for his first trip to the Super Bowl.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Sources: Sabres, Doan close to 7-year extension
The Buffalo Sabres are closing in on a seven-year contract extension for Josh Doan that is worth $6.95 million per season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Man Utd, Chelsea sneak through: What we learned from the League Cup semis
Four of the WSL's top teams clashed in the League Cup semifinals, but what did we make of the games?

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

10 must-see WNBA games for the 2026 season
Amid ongoing CBA negotiations, the WNBA released its 2026 schedule, which tips off May 8.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Day 1 live blog: All the latest news and action from Melbourne
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner headline a bumper day five at the Australian Open, while the combustible Nick Kyrgios makes his first appearances of the tournament at Melbourne Park. Here's our Day 5 live blog.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Coach: Bears QB, receivers need better chemistry
Among the areas Ben Johnson feels the Bears need to improve most next season is the chemistry between quarterback Caleb Williams and his pass catchers.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

GM Lynch: Aiyuk has played last snap for 49ers
At Wednesday's end-of-season news conference, 49ers general manager John Lynch confirmed what has been obvious for months: WR Brandon Aiyuk will not return to the only NFL team he has ever known.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

WNBA season to start May 8 if new CBA reached
If a new CBA is reached, the upcoming WNBA season will start May 8 with teams playing 44 games and including a 17-day FIBA World Cup break, the league announced Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Liberty, Fever among the top 2026 WNBA schedule reveals on social media
The 2026 WNBA schedule is out and teams announced their calendar in their own creative ways on social media.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

MLB offseason grades: Yankees sign Bellinger in first big free agency move
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Mixon's Texans future unclear after 'freak' injury
Texans GM Nick Caserio said Wednesday that a "freak" foot injury kept RB Joe Mixon out for the season, and the team will have to "see where his status is."

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Pegula: Bills' despair, 'playoff wall' triggered firing
Bills owner Terry Pegula said he decided to fire Sean McDermott in the locker room after the loss to Denver, as he felt the team had hit "the proverbial playoff wall."

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

QB Mensah can enter portal, can't sign until ruling
Duke QB Darian Mensah is permitted to enter the transfer portal, but can't enroll at another school or play football for another college team before a North Carolina judge rules on Duke's request for an injunction that would prevent him from leaving.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Sources: Yanks giving Bellinger 5 years, $162.5M
The Yankees and outfielder Cody Bellinger are ending their offseason standoff by agreeing to a five-year, $162.5 million contract, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Snub Bowl: Big 12 slate features BYU-Irish tilt
The 2026 Big 12 Conference football schedule released Wednesday includes all 16 programs playing nine conference games apiece, with a collective 13 nonconference games against Power Four opponents and Notre Dame.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Questions on NFL draft's top 10 picks: Would the Raiders trade the No. 1 pick? Will the Chiefs go RB?
We're three months away from the 2026 NFL draft. What's the latest on each team picking in the top 10? Our reporters weigh in.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

NFL execs predict 2026 moves: Lamar Jackson, A.J. Brown trades coming?
We asked NFL executives to make bold predictions about this offseason and next season.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Man City players to refund fans after Bodø loss
Manchester City's captains have announced they will refund the cost of tickets for nearly 400 supporters.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Former Alabama standout granted TRO to return
Charles Bediako, a former Alabama standout who entered the NBA draft in 2023, has been granted a temporary restraining order to return to the team, a judge ruled Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Seth Jones to miss Games, replaced by LaCombe
Panthers defenseman Seth Jones won't play for the U.S. at the Milan Cortina Olympics because of an upper-body injury and has been replaced by Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Bills owner: Coaches pushed to draft Coleman
Sean McDermott and the Bills' coaching staff pushed the organization to draft Keon Coleman, according to owner Terry Pegula.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

QB Allen may need surgery, would be OTAs ready
Bills quarterback Josh Allen might need to undergo right foot surgery, though a procedure is not expected to affect his availability for OTAs.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Can Kenneth Walker III carry Seahawks to Super Bowl after Zach Charbonnet's injury?
Charbonnet is out for the season. But luckily for the Seahawks, Walker has been on a roll recently.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Are Patriots QB Drake Maye's turnovers an issue against the Broncos?
The Broncos' defense is the best in the league at getting to the quarterback. How will the Patriots respond?

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Buffalo fired Sean McDermott, but there's more blame to go around
With postseason losses piling up, the Bills fired McDermott. But will it change anything?

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

New NFL mock draft alert! Kiper projects all 32 first-round picks, including new homes for two QBs
Where will national title game standouts Fernando Mendoza and Akheem Mesidor land in Round 1? And could we really see six WRs in the opening 32 picks?

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Way-Too-Early Top 25: Sizing up the top contenders for next season
Who will raise the national championship trophy next year? We break down the teams to watch.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

MMA Rank 50-1: Which stars could shine the brightest in 2026?
Makhachev, Topruia or Chimaev? ESPN ranks the top 50 fighters in MMA based on how they will perform in 2026.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Beltran, Andruw Jones elected to Baseball's Hall
Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones, center fielders who excelled at the plate and with their gloves, were voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Predicting 68 starting quarterbacks for 2026
We're nine months from the 2026 season starting, but we're looking at every power team's QB situation.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Welcoming the HOF Class of 2026: Why Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones got in
Cooperstown welcomed two new players Tuesday night. Here's why the center fielders are headed to the Hall.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Vinícius Júnior's future at Real Madrid: Stay, exit or run contract down?
Vinícius Júnior has returned to form for Real Madrid, but what should he do about his future at the club? Here are his options.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

'Hire and fire': The exhausting job of a soccer manager in 2026
Europe's coaching merry-go-round is in full swing. So, what's it like to be on the receiving end of that pressure?

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

'You should've never been born': How Buss family infighting drove the $10B sale of the Lakers
The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Our reporters look ahead to the NFL draft: Big questions for every team selecting in the top 10
We're three months away from the 2026 NFL draft. What's the latest on each team picking in the top 10? Our reporters weigh in.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Grades: Rating Mets' latest pickup in trade for Luis Robert Jr.
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Bracketology: Big nonconference win boosts Ohio State to a 3-seed
Results Sunday and Monday shook up the top 16, and the Buckeyes benefited the most, climbing two seed lines.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Power Rankings: Iowa, Ohio State soar into top 10 -- but can they stay there?
The Big Ten and Big 12 are winners as Ohio State, Iowa and Baylor crack the top 10. UConn stays No. 1.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Midseason debate: Is OKC in trouble? Can the Clippers really climb in the West?
Breaking down the league's biggest storylines from leading challengers to surprise contenders.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Stacking the NBA's most valuable players at 10 distinct skills: Where SGA ranks No. 1
Who needs the eye test? This metric shows the NBA's best players at several categories based on every line of the play-by-play.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

NBA Power Rankings: Biggest questions for all 30 teams at midseason
What are the biggest questions hovering above all 30 teams midway through the season, and where do the teams land in this week's rankings?

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Reranking men's college basketball Freshman of the Year contenders
Darryn Peterson has finally entered the top 10, along with two other players. Cameron Boozer remains No. 1.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Bracketology: Don't write off Houston just yet
The Cougars remain national title contenders despite falling off the radar at the turn of the calendar year.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

CFP takeaways: Even as a favored Goliath, Indiana's win stands alone in sports history
Put it next to the Miracle on Ice or NC State and Villanova. In a wild title game, here's how Indiana beat Miami.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

'We would have a great team': What Russian NHLers are saying about missing the Olympics
Russia is suspended from international competition due to the war in Ukraine, sidelining many players.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Ranking the top 50 players in the Olympics: Why MacKinnon is No. 1
As 12 teams face off for gold in Milan Cortina, here are the players who will have the biggest impact.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

How to bet the American Express: Is it worth betting on Scottie Scheffler to win?
The second stop of the PGA Tour brings us short, scorable courses and Scottie Scheffler's first start.

ESPN Sports
Jan 21, 2026

Kiper's debut NFL mock draft for 2026: Let's project perfect fits for all 32 first-round picks
Where will national title game standouts Fernando Mendoza and Akheem Mesidor land in Round 1? And could we really see six WRs in the opening 32 picks?

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