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ESPN Sports
Dec 28, 2025

'Just lock in and focus': How to do two jobs in the College Football Playoff
Multiple CFP teams have coordinators taking head jobs elsewhere. For them, it's about compartmentalizing the chaos.

ESPN Sports
Dec 28, 2025

Where did the Staubach-Pearson 'Hail Mary' football end up after 50 years?
After reeling in the historic pass, Drew Pearson chucked the ball out of the stadium in celebration.

ESPN Sports
Dec 28, 2025

Week 17 inactives: Trouble at TE? What's the word on Fannin, Kincaid, Knox, Kittle?
Updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.

ESPN Sports
Dec 28, 2025

The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks for Week 17
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid, as well as projected scores.

ESPN Sports
Dec 28, 2025

Why Raiders' Alex Bachman lives in a guesthouse and has no attachments
Alex Bachman once found his locker empty before game day. Now he lives by rentals and no attachments.

ESPN Sports
Dec 28, 2025

Ian Darke's Best XI: Who stands out halfway through the season?
Will it be Donnarumma or Raya for best goalkeeper? Which two Sunderland players are in? Here are the season's top players as we near the halfway point.

ESPN Sports
Dec 28, 2025

Despite leading the league, Arsenal haven't looked convincing
Arsenal relied on an own goal for the fourth-straight game and their win vs. Brighton saw them do just enough.

ESPN Sports
Dec 28, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea eye Forest's England U21 star McAtee
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca wants to be reunited with former Manchester City midfielder James McAtee. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Dec 28, 2025

Henry up to 10th all time in rushing, Ravens win
Baltimore running back Derrick Henry moved into 10th place all time in NFL rushing yards Saturday night, finishing with 216, to go along with four touchdowns on the ground, as the Ravens produced a 41-24 win over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

ESPN Sports
Dec 28, 2025

Packers unsure on Week 18 QB after Willis shines
Packers coach Matt LaFleur was noncommittal about the team's starting quarterback for next weekend's regular-season finale after backup quarterback Malik Willis went 18-of-21 for 288 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's loss to the Ravens.

ESPN Sports
Dec 28, 2025

Ravens' Derrick Henry rushes for 216 yards in win over Packers
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ESPN Sports
Dec 28, 2025

Henry moves up rushing list with big performance
Ravens running back Derrick Henry continued his historic run this season, moving into 10th place on the NFL's all-time rushing list Saturday night.

ESPN Sports
Dec 28, 2025

Pels' Alvarado, Suns' Williams tossed after fight
Suns center Mark Williams and Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado were ejected after getting into a fight in the third quarter Saturday night.

ESPN Sports
Dec 28, 2025

Bears clinch North title with GB loss; 1st since '18
The Chicago Bears locked up the NFC North on Saturday night at the conclusion of Green Bay's 41-24 loss to Baltimore.

ESPN Sports
Dec 28, 2025

Giannis returns, draws Bulls' ire with late dunk
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points in his return from an eight-game absence Saturday night, punctuating the Milwaukee Bucks' 112-103 victory over the Chicago Bulls at United Center with a windmill dunk at the buzzer that drew the ire of the home team.

ESPN Sports
Dec 28, 2025

UVA sheds ACC title game loss, secures 11th win
Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris threw for 198 yards and the No. 20 Cavaliers, who lost in the ACC title game to Duke with a shot at the College Football Playoff on the line, outlasted 25th-ranked Missouri 13-7 in the Gator Bowl on Saturday night.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Follow live: Ravens hold double-digit lead in fourth quarter after Flowers TD
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ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

ECHL, players reach tentative CBA deal, end strike
The ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players' Association have a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement to end

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Giannis back from injury, scores 29 in Bucks win
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was back in the starting lineup Saturday night and scored 29 points in a 112-103 win over the Bulls.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Team USA's Hutson struck by puck, out of hospital
Cole Hutson was briefly hospitalized after a puck appeared to strike him near the back of his helmet during Saturday's World Juniors game against Switzerland.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Follow live: Ravens, Packers in back-and-forth scoring affair
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ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Snap reactions to Week 17 games: Texans clinch playoff berth; Broncos, Vikings win
Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 17 game. Here's what you need to know.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Wemby back in starting lineup, Fox out for Spurs
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, who had come off the bench in seven straight games since returning from a strained left calf that kept him out for 12 games, returned to the starting lineup on Saturday night at home against the Utah Jazz.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Giannis starting vs. Bulls after missing 8 games
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was back in the starting lineup Saturday night against the Bulls but will be on a minutes restriction, head coach Doc Rivers said.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Ravens QB Jackson (back) inactive at Packers
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson was inactive for Saturday's game at Green Bay. Jackson had been listed as doubtful with a back contusion.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Follow live: Chargers gain on Texans with Herbert's TD pass to Gadsden
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ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Patriots receiver Hollins (abdomen) placed on IR
Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins, who started 13 games and was third on the team in receptions (46) and receiving yards (550), was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Lightning D Moser secures 8-year, $54M extension
On the day his club returned from its holiday break to meet the Florida Panthers, defenseman J.J. Moser, who has three goals and 12 points, signed a long-term contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, securing an eight-year deal worth $6.75 million annually.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Slumping Lakers hold meeting, eye 'recalibration'
Lakers coach JJ Redick said Saturday was a day of "recalibration and reconnection" for slumping Los Angeles, which has lost three straight and six of 10.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Follow live: Texans build early lead on two C.J. Stroud TD passes
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ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Sources: DE Crosby expected to need surgery
Raiders star Maxx Crosby is expected to need left knee surgery that would sideline the Pro Bowl pass rusher for at least the better part of the offseason, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Burrow gifts O-linemen authentic dinosaur, bear and mammoth fossils for Christmas
Burrow's love of fossils gained national acclaim because of a clip from the Netflix series "Quarterback."

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Most fashionable arrivals of NFL Week 17, featuring Derwin James
Before the NFL's Week 17 slate kicked off, players made sure to put their most fashionable foot forward.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Most fashionable arrivals of NFL Week 17, featuring Roquan Smith
Before the NFL's Week 17 slate kicked off, players made sure to put their most fashionable foot forward.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Packers' playoff hopes could hinge on special teams
Special teams remains an issue in Green Bay and played a key role in the loss to the Bears this past week.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

NFL playoff-clinching scenarios: What's at stake for nine teams in Week 17?
Nine teams have the chance to clinch a No. 1 seed, division title or playoff berth this weekend.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Tracking the NFL playoff picture: Updated chances to clinch open spots, win division titles
We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Matthew Stafford vs. Drake Maye: Inside the odds, betting for the NFL's MVP race
Doug Greenberg goes inside the betting lines about the NFL MVP award, and Pamela Maldonado offers her best bet.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Wirtz's first goal gives Liverpool win at crucial time with Salah away, Isak out
Florian Wirtz's first Liverpool goal could not have come at a better time.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

For a team on top of Premier League table, Arsenal haven't looked convincing enough
Arsenal relied on an own goal for their fourth straight match, and it's not as convincing as it should be from the team topping the Premier League.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

?? The NFL players chasing millions in bonuses
Taking a look at contract bonuses as players try to maximize incentives.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Giants-Raiders loser could be big winner in NFL draft
There is a lot at stake for two 2-13 teams -- namely, the pole position for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

?? Several NFL players chasing millions in bonuses
Taking a look at contract bonuses as players try to maximize incentives.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Giannis listed as questionable to play vs. Bulls
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as questionable to play Saturday night against the Bulls.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Sources: Giannis expected to return against Bulls
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to play Saturday night against the Bulls as long as he clears his pregame routine without any issues, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Inoue, Nakatani win to set up 2026 megafight
Japanese boxing stars Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani won their respective fights Saturday, setting up a 2026 showdown between two of the world's best pound-for-pound fighters.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Man United consider re-signing midfielder Garner
Former Manchester United midfielder James Garner is being targeted for a return to Old Trafford. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

A new United States champ; Three Stages of Hell for Rhodes vs. McIntyre
Friday's "SmackDown" saw a new champion being crowned and the Cody Rhodes-Drew McIntyre rivalry reaching a new level.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Why Laveranues Coles decided to give up his cushy retired life to become an officer
At age 47, Coles is making an impact in the same community in Jacksonville that he grew up in.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

'It's a crazy story': Why Raiders' Alex Bachman lives in a guesthouse and has no attachments
Alex Bachman once found his locker empty before game day. Now he lives by rentals and no attachments.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

How the Texans built one of the best defenses in the NFL
Houston has made offseason decisions that have paid off through the draft and free agency.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Knueppel limps off with ankle injury; X-rays clean
Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel left Friday night's win over the Magic with a first-half ankle injury and will be reevaluated.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Aaron Rodgers, Baker Mayfield among players chasing millions in bonuses
Taking a look at contract bonuses as players try to maximize incentives.

ESPN Sports
Dec 27, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Man United consider re-signing former midfielder Garner
Former Manchester United midfielder James Garner is being targeted for a return to Old Trafford. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Lakers' Reaves (calf strain) out at least 1 month
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is expected to miss at least a month because of a calf strain, the team announced Friday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Michigan hires Whittingham as HC on 5-year deal
Kyle Whittingham was hired as Michigan's next head football coach, signing a five-year deal, the school said on Friday night.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

How to bet Texans-Chargers and Ravens-Packers, plus DFS picks
The Texans can clinch a playoff spot against the Chargers, while the Ravens need a win against the Packers. Here are the odds, game picks, prop plays and daily fantasy tips for the games.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Makeshift Man United scrap to win over Newcastle, offering hope as rough stretch approaches
Man United's win over Newcastle on Boxing Day may be Ruben Amorim's most satisfying yet as they overcame a depleted squad.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Burrow gifts offensive linemen authentic dinosaur, bear and mammoth fossils for Christmas
Burrow's love of fossils gained national acclaim because of a clip from the Netflix series "Quarterback," where he was pumped to see fossils at Chicago's Field Museum.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

NBA buzz: Live updates, trades and intel from around the league
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Raiders shut down DE Crosby, who leaves facility
The Raiders informed defensive end Maxx Crosby that he will sit out Sunday's matchup against the Giants because of a knee injury. After being told of the decision, Crosby left the team's facility.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Buzz: Lamar Jackson doubtful for Saturday, Jordan Love ruled out
Check your lineups as Lamar Jackson is doubtful to play on Saturday, while Jordan Love has been ruled out.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Buzz: Lamar Jackson doubtful for Saturday; Jordan Love ruled out
Check your lineups as Lamar Jackson is doubtful to play on Saturday, while Jordan Love has been ruled out.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

The 50 best women's soccer players in the world for 2025, ranked!
Here are the 50 best women's soccer players in the world for 2025, as ranked by an expert panel of coaches, GMs and journalists.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Sources: Whittingham, U-M agree to 5-year deal
Kyle Whittingham has agreed to a five-year deal to become Michigan's next head coach, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel on Friday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Grading coaching hires: Kyle Whittingham, Michigan agree to deal
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Bills' Allen 'good to go' vs. Eagles after foot injury
Despite a right foot injury, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is set to play in Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles and is not expected to have any limitations, per coach Sean McDermott.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Garrett eyes sack record vs. 'legendary' Rodgers
Defensive end Myles Garrett says it would be "special" to set the NFL's single-season sack record against "legendary" quarterback Aaron Rodgers when the Browns and Steelers square off Sunday in Cleveland.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Pats down 5 starters, but Henderson might play
The Patriots will be without five starters against the Jets, but there's still a chance rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson is available as he progresses through concussion protocol.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Packers rule out Love, will start Willis vs. Ravens
Packers quarterback Jordan Love has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Ravens as he continues to deal with a concussion. Malik Willis will start for Green Bay.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Sources: Raiders sit Crosby with top pick at stake
The Raiders informed defensive end Maxx Crosby that he will sit out Sunday's matchup against the Giants due to a knee injury, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Betting lines for each CFP quarterfinal matchup
Lines for Miami-Ohio State, Oregon-Texas Tech, Alabama-Indiana and Ole Miss-Georgia.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

DFS and Pick 6 plays: Week 17'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.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season
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ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks for Christmas Day and all of Week 17
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
Dec 26, 2025

Laurens' weekend preview: Atalanta to test Inter, AFCON pressures Morocco
What is Julien Laurens watching this weekend? Inter Milan getting tested by upstart Atalanta, and more action for Africa Cup of Nation hosts Morocco.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

QB Barnett to enter portal after JMU run to CFP
James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Sources: AD to miss a few games with groin strain
Mavericks star Anthony Davis has sustained a minor groin strain and is likely to miss a few games, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Ohio promotes DC Hauser to replace fired Smith
Ohio University is promoting defensive coordinator John Hauser after coach Brian Smith was fired for cause earlier this month.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

What you need to know for every NFL game in Week 17 -- including fantasy tips, playoff implications, predictions
Seahawks vs. Panthers. Jalen Hurts vs. Josh Allen. Picks, predictions and more for every remaining Week 17 game.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

How U.S. Soccer can grow the game with $100 million World Cup windfall
The U.S. Soccer Federation is expecting to earn $100 million from co-hosting next summer's World Cup, so how will that money be invested in the game?

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

From Lane Kiffin to Pat Fitzgerald, we rank every FBS coaching hire
The coaching changes came at a dizzying clip. Which schools did the best -- and worst -- jobs?

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

'If I don't get this right, my career is over': How Penn State landed on Matt Campbell as its next coach
The Nittany Lions got their guy in Campbell, but they took a circuitous route.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

?? Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy: Behind the scenes
How the internet's favorite bowl took things to the next level by making its trophy a kitchen appliance.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Longhorns' leading rusher Wisner to enter portal
Texas' leading rusher Quintrevion Wisner plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, the running back's agent Grayson Sheena of AiC Sports told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Sources: U-M targeting Utes legend Whittingham
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham has emerged as the focus of Michigan's coaching search, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Buzz: What we're hearing on Burrow, the red-hot Jaguars and Pro Bowl rosters
Here's the latest intel from around the league, including whether Joe Burrow wants out of Cincy and more.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

A miracle child, a priceless penny and a racing legend
Back in 1998, long before the United States stopped producing the penny, a little girl with spina bifida gave Dale Earnhardt a gift that raises the question: What if pennies are actually worth everything?

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

The best teams in Europe right now: Can anyone stop Bayern or Arsenal?
As we celebrate the festive season, what better gift than a rerank of the best, most in-form teams across Europe's top five leagues?

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Colton Herta's adaptation to F2 could define IndyCar's global reputation
Colton Herta left IndyCar for F2 in hopes of moving up to F1. Whether he succeeds could determine how the world views the American open-wheel series.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Our guide to every Week 17 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions and what's at stake
Seahawks vs. Panthers? Hurts vs. Allen? Picks, predictions, stats and what's at stake for every remaining Week 17 game.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Week 17 buzz: What we're hearing on Burrow, the red-hot Jaguars and Pro Bowl rosters
Here's the latest intel from around the league heading into Week 17.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

36 NFL rookies reveal the one big lesson they learned this season
Tyler Shough, Isaac TeSlaa and Jalon Walker were among the 36 rookies who learned how humbling and challenging the NFL can be.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

Transfer window preview: What do Europe's big clubs need?
The window opens across Europe in January, so what are the top teams planning?

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

NBA Power Rankings: Young risers to watch on all 30 teams
From ROY and MIP races, our NBA insiders break down all 30 teams' young riser in this week's Power Rankings.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

'Is it a real functional toaster?': Behind the scramble to engineer the Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy
How the internet's favorite bowl took things to the next level by making its trophy a kitchen appliance.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 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 26, 2025

How Alonso's start compares to Real Madrid coaches Mourinho, Ancelotti, Zidane
Despite his call for calm, Xabi Alonso's future as Real Madrid coach is uncertain.

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

How much is each position in soccer worth? A deep dive into the Premier League
The Premier League's January transfer window is close, and we started wondering: What position on the field is *really* worth the most?

ESPN Sports
Dec 26, 2025

One stat that will make or break 2026 for all 15 NL teams
Here are the numbers that could define your favorite National League squad in the new year.

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