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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

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

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

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

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?

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

Messi will score his 900th career goal in 2026. Can he reach 1,000? Can he pass Ronaldo?
Lionel Messi is never far from his next record or landmark, and he enters 2026 on the verge of yet another massive milestone: his 900th goal.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Ravens-Steelers winner takes AFC North: 'This is going to be a slugfest'
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

Why Pilates is more than a New Year's resolution for some of the NFL's best
Stefon Diggs, Nik Bonitto, Will Anderson and more players are utilizing Pilates to activate core muscles.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Seven questions Liverpool must answer in January
The January transfer window is open, and top clubs like Liverpool have big and expensive decisions to make.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool want Camavinga, Salah to Roma?
Liverpool are keen on signing Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Miami knocks off Ohio State, marches on in CFP
Keionte Scott returned an interception 72 yards for a touchdown, Carson Beck threw a scoring pass, and No. 10 Miami shocked defending champion Ohio State 24-14 at the Cotton Bowl in the first College Football Playoff quarterfinal.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Day: Buckeyes' disastrous start in loss falls on me
Ohio State found itself in an early 14-0 hole in Wednesday's CFP quarterfinal game against Miami, a disastrous start the Buckeyes couldn't recover from in a 34-24 loss.

ESPN Sports
Jan 01, 2026

Takeaways: Miami's toughness, defense huge in upset of Ohio State
The Canes got the biggest win of the playoff so far. We're going inside every CFP game.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Miami knocks off Ohio St., marches on in CFP
Keionte Scott returned an interception 72 yards for a touchdown, Carson Beck threw a scoring pass and No. 10 Miami shocked defending champion Ohio State 24-14 on Wednesday night at the Cotton Bowl in the first College Football Playoff quarterfinal.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Wemby hyperextends knee, 'confident' he's OK
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama left Wednesday night's win over the Knicks with a hyperextension of his left knee but said he believes he'll be "all right" and expects to play in the next game.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

NCSU's Wade: Critics of Williams 'shut the hell up'
NC State coach Will Wade went on a postgame rant while defending Darrion Williams, who is going through a rough stretch as the Wolfpack continue to win.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season
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ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Why did Baylor sign an NBA draft pick at midseason? Because the NCAA made it so
The fault falls to college sports' leaders who spent decades defending amateurism with dated legal arguments.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Sources: WNBA, union far apart ahead of deadline
While sources said the WNBA is projecting that a recent proposal from the WNPBA would result in $700 million in losses over the course of the agreement, the union called that "absolutely false," citing a discrepancy in whether expansion fees are factored.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Ex-champ Joshua out of hospital after car crash
Two-time former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was released from the hospital after being under observation for minor injuries.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Manning's 60-yard TD run seals Horns' Citrus win
Texas quarterback Arch Manning wrapped up Citrus Bowl MVP honors with a 60-yard scoring run in a 41-27 victory over No. 14 Michigan.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Edwards leaves bench after Wolves pull starters
Anthony Edwards made an unplanned and unapproved exit Wednesday, leaving the court and the bench during a timeout late in Minnesota's loss at Atlanta.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

'Need this on my fridge': Bucs TEs' festive Christmas cards lost in mail
Devin Culp and Payne Durham went full Hallmark mode in their Christmas card photos.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

No more Exit 30: Davidson renames historic exit after Stephen Curry
The Golden State Warriors guard was recognized by his alma mater with an exit in his name.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Packers claim CB Diggs to help ailing secondary
The Packers on Wednesday claimed veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs, a day after he was waived by the Cowboys.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Ravens optimistic about Jackson vs. Steelers
The Ravens are "very optimistic" about quarterback Lamar Jackson playing against the Steelers with the AFC North title on the line, coach John Harbaugh said.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Burrow on drought: 'Something's got to change'
With the Bengals again missing the playoffs, quarterback Joe Burrow said "something's got to change" heading into next season.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Ewers: Chose NFL over portal to cement UT ties
Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers said he chose the NFL over lucrative offers for a final college season in order to preserve his relationships at Texas.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Caitlin Clark talks new shoe, football on Kelces' 'New Heights' podcast
The Indiana Fever guard discussed the process of creating her signature shoe, which will debut this spring, among other topics.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

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
Dec 31, 2025

Colts' Richardson stays optimistic despite lost '25
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. says he took finishing the 2025 season on injured reserve in stride and will enter 2026 optimistic about his future in the NFL.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Source: Eagles plan to rest Hurts, other starters
Tanner McKee is expected to start at quarterback as the Eagles are planning to rest some starters against the Commanders, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Packers claim ex-Cowboys CB Diggs, source says
The Packers have claimed veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs, a day after he was waived by the Cowboys, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

NBA's Christmas viewership hits 15-year high
The NBA saw its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15 years, the league announced Wednesday, with more than 47 million tuning in to watch at least some of the five-game slate on ABC and ESPN

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Steelers' Rodgers to ponder 'options,' retirement
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, 42, said he hasn't "thought about" a return to Pittsburgh next season, as he has been focused on the Week 18 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens. But he acknowledges that he'll need to make a decision when the season ends.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

NFL playoff schedule, projected bracket: Here's what to know in both conferences
The playoffs begin on Jan. 10 with three full rounds before Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Pats' Barmore facing assault and battery charge
Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery on a household/family member stemming from an August incident, according to court documents.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Cards WR Harrison's injury-plagued season over
Marvin Harrison Jr.'s second season in the NFL is over after being ruled out vs. the Rams on Sunday. Harrison's season was plagued with injuries, the latest being a left foot injury.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Sources: Keller, Thompson, Jones make U.S. roster
Clayton Keller, Tage Thompson and Seth Jones have all made the U.S. Olympic roster, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

DraftKings DFS cheat sheet: Best values for Sunday's main slate
Build a winning DFS lineup with our DraftKings NFL Week 18 cheat sheet identifying the players you want to spend up for, the teams to stack, the value picks to grab and the players you need to avoid.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Ducks' Lanning echoes call to wrap CFP by Jan. 1
Oregon coach Dan Lanning reiterated his desire to see the college football season end Jan. 1 every year.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Panthers' Marchand won't face hearing for elbow
Panthers forward Brad Marchand will be neither fined nor suspended by the NHL for his elbow to the head of Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

NBA betting: Why a single injury could give long shots a real chance to win MVP
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the clear leader to win the NBA's MVP award after the Nikola Jokic injury, but if SGA misses extended time a whole cast of long shots have a chance to win.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Betting buzz: MVP favorite off the board after knee injury
NIkola Jokic's knee injury puts him in jeopardy of missing too many games to qualify for the NBA MVP award.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up
Our NBA insiders lay out where all 30 teams stack up in the last power rankings of 2025.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Which NBA star had the best year? The 2025 Golden Basketball goes to ...
Kevin Pelton breaks down which NBA stars had the best year and crowns a winner.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Bracketology: 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
Dec 31, 2025

Wetzel: How college basketball ended up signing NBA draft picks
The fault falls to college sports' leaders who spent decades defending amateurism with dated legal arguments.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

What we're hearing on the NFL coaching carousel: Latest buzz on top candidates, potential openings
Which teams will make coaching changes? Could Jeff Hafley or Chris Shula land an open job? Here's our coach movement intel ahead of Week 18.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

'He's just grown into this freaking Megatron': How OSU's Carnell Tate took over this season
Tate's emergence began on a 7-on-7 team filled with future Ohio State teammates and other college standouts.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

16 teams in the NFL playoff mix, 16 potential downfalls: Let's find each roster's fatal flaw
We found fatal flaws for all 12 clinched teams in the playoff field, plus the AFC North and NFC South teams trying to join them entering Week 18.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Our 2025 All-Rookie Team: We picked standout first-years at every single position
We know Carson Schwesinger makes the list at LB, but is Cam Ward or Tyler Shough the QB1?

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus what we learned about each team this season
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings one more time ahead of Week 18. We also picked out lessons for all 32 teams in 2025.

ESPN Sports
Dec 31, 2025

Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé, Haaland, Kane? Who was 2025's top goal scorer?
The race to be crowned top scorer for club and country in 2025 is over, and some big names were in contention for the plaudits once again.

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