NEWS: ESPN SPORTS
Setup News Ticker
   NEWS: ESPN SPORTS
ESPN Sports
Jan 25, 2026

White: UFC 324 fight pulled for suspicious betting
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed a lightweight fight between Alexander Hernandez and Michael Johnson was canceled Saturday because of suspicious betting activity.

ESPN Sports
Jan 25, 2026

'Fantastic': Luka's clutch defense seals Lakers' win
Lakers coach JJ Redick praised Luka Doncic as "fantastic" after his clutch, late defensive plays against Dallas on Saturday night.

ESPN Sports
Jan 25, 2026

Emotional Rose sees Bulls' No. 1 jersey retired
The Chicago Bulls retired Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey after Saturday's 106-103 victory against the Boston Celtics, and the former guard grew emotional throughout the ceremony.

ESPN Sports
Jan 25, 2026

UFC 324 takeaways: Gaethje, O'Malley still know how to put on a show
Familiar faces showed the still know how to win and more insights from UFC 324.

ESPN Sports
Jan 25, 2026

Gaethje wins interim title in slugfest with Pimblett
Justin Gaethje scored multiple knockdowns of Paddy Pimblett and won the UFC interim lightweight title for the second time in his career Saturday night at UFC 324.

ESPN Sports
Jan 25, 2026

Reinstated Bediako has 13 points in Bama return
Alabama's Charles Bediako had four dunks, two steals and two blocks in his return to college basketball Saturday.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Sans ropes, Honnold climbs to top of Taipei 101
American Alex Honnold climbed to the top of the 1,667-foot Taipei 101 skyscraper on Saturday without the help of ropes or any protective equipment.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Rodman marks 'fresh start' in scoring U.S. return
USWNT coach Emma Hayes heralded a "fresh start" for Trinity Rodman after the forward scored in just her second match since the 2024 Olympics in a 6-0 rout of Paraguay.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Nashville teen Brown keeps pace, 1 back in AmEx
Blades Brown, an 18-year-old from Nashville, Tennessee, finished with three straight birdies Saturday and sits one shot behind Si Woo Kim going into the final round of The American Express.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Follow live: Gauff survives major scare; Ukraine's Oliynykova targets Sabalenka again
World No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka will return to Rod Laver Arena on Day 8, eyeing their places in the quarterfinals. Coco Gauff and top-ranked Australian Alex de Minaur will also be in action.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Follow live: Ukraine's Oliynykova targets Sabalenka again; Alcaraz returns to quarterfinals
World No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka will return to Rod Laver Arena on Day 8, eyeing their places in the quarterfinals.Coco Gauff and top-ranked Australian Alex de Minaur will also be in action.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Follow live: Ukraine's Oliynykova targets Sabalenka again; Djokovic sorry for almost striking ball kid
World No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka will return to Rod Laver Arena on Day 8, eyeing their places in the quarterfinals.Coco Gauff and top-ranked Australian Alex de Minaur will also be in action.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Barcelona deny Real Madrid another trophy, but the gap is closing
Barcelona may have lifted their sixth Spanish Supercopa in a row, but it's clear that Real Madrid can now go toe-to-toe with their eternal rivals.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

UFC 324 expert picks: 'The Highlight' is a bad matchup for 'The Baddy'
Four former UFC fighters make their picks for the UFC 324 main event.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Source: Ohio State to hire ex-Steelers OC Smith
Ohio State is finalizing a deal to make former Pittsburgh Steelers playcaller Arthur Smith its offensive coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

TTU gets tough on glass, halts Houston's streak
Texas Tech outrebounded Houston 44-28, including 21 offensive boards, and overcame Kingston Flemings' 42 points to halt the Cougars' 11-game winning streak on Saturday.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Dybantsa's 1st 40-point effort lifts BYU over Utah
BYU forward AJ Dybantsa scored 43 points, on 15-of-24 shooting from the floor, breaking his program's freshman scoring record, as the No. 13 Cougars cruised to a 91-78 victory over the rival Utah Utes on Saturday.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Captain Rodman scores in USWNT friendly rout
Trinity Rodman capped a memorable week with a goal in her first game captaining her country as the USWNT put on a second-half show to rout Paraguay 6-0.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Follow live: Djokovic apologises for almost striking ball kid; Sabalenka, Alcaraz back on court
World No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka will return to Rod Laver Arena on Day 8, eyeing their places in the quarterfinals.Coco Gauff and top-ranked Australian Alex de Minaur will also be in action.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Follow live: Djokovic apologises for almost striking ball kid, fourth-round action begins
World No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka will return to Rod Laver Arena on Day 8, eyeing their places in the quarterfinals.Coco Gauff and top-ranked Australian Alex de Minaur will also be in action.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Dolphins to promote B. Slowik to OC, source says
The Dolphins are promoting Bobby Slowik to offensive coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Pitino savors 900th on-court victory as head coach
St. John's rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to defeat Xavier 88-83, giving Rick Pitino his 900th career on-court victory.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Wagler wows 'em: Frosh has 46, Illini stun Purdue
Keaton Wagler, a freshman guard who finished the day with 13-of-17 shooting, scored a career-high 46 points, making nine 3-pointers, as No. 11 Illinois upended No. 4 Purdue 88-82 on Saturday, allowing the Illini to improve to 17-3 and 8-1 in the Big Ten.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Liverpool's inconsistencies have never been made more apparent
Liverpool's last-minute loss to Bournemouth has further strengthened the faults that the team has encountered all season long.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

UFC 324: Live results, analysis for Gaethje vs. Pimblett
ESPN MMA contributors break down all the action from UFC 324 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Warriors-Wolves ppd. after Minneapolis shooting
The NBA has postponed Saturday's game between the Timberwolves and Warriors in Minneapolis amid growing unrest after a Saturday morning confrontation with federal immigration officers ended in a man being shot and killed.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Steelers verbally agree with McCarthy as coach
The Steelers have a verbal agreement with former Cowboys and Packers coach Mike McCarthy to become their next head coach, the team announced Saturday.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Slot: Liverpool ran out of energy in last-gasp loss
Arne Slot said Liverpool "ran out of energy" in their 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth and said his team only had themselves to blame for more dropped points in the Premier League.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Hoosiers, fans brave storm to celebrate CFP title
The Indiana Hoosiers and their fans celebrated the school's first football national championship on Saturday despite a massive winter storm affecting the Midwest.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Patriots activate WR Hollins for AFC title game
The Patriots activated WR Mack Hollins from injured reserve Saturday, giving their offense a boost heading into the AFC Championship game.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Can Sam Darnold overcome his nemesis -- the L.A. Rams -- to get to Super Bowl?
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has struggled with turnovers against the Rams. Will Sunday be different?

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Midseason lessons for all 30 NBA teams: Trade dramas, standings surprises dominate the first half
What have we learned about every team throughout the first half of 2025-26? Tim Bontemps canvasses the league.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Steelers to hire Mike McCarthy: Six questions on the new coach, plus a grade
The Pittsburgh native and former Dallas Cowboys coach will take over a team with questions starting with QB.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Women's Bracketology: Chavez, OT win boost Sooners' hopes of hosting
Three straight losses sent the Sooners tumbling out of the top 16. They return after beating South Carolina.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Can Carlos Alcaraz finally win the Australian Open?
Alcaraz has won the other three majors twice each -- but never made it past the quarterfinals at the Australian Open.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Bediako: Alabama 'can win it all' with him back
Hours before his second collegiate debut after a stint as a two-way player in the NBA, and a G League standout, Charles Bediako said Alabama could win a national title with him on the roster.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Kansas' Peterson (ankle) out vs. Kansas State
Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson will not play against Kansas State on Saturday night due to an ankle injury.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Source: Guardians extend Ramirez through 2032
The Guardians extended star third baseman Jose Ramirez four years through 2032, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Sources: Steelers plan to hire McCarthy as coach
The Steelers are planning to hire former Cowboys and Packers coach Mike McCarthy as their next head coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

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
Jan 24, 2026

How NFL players prepare for the coldest games of the year
Even as beards freeze and fingers lose feeling, NFL players find ways to handle ridiculously cold temperatures.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Morant out past trade deadline with elbow sprain
Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks due to a UCL sprain in his left elbow, meaning that he will be sidelined through the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

UFC doubles bonuses, adds incentive for finishes
The UFC is doubling the amounts of its long-running fight night bonuses and will also award a bonus for every single finish inside the Octagon.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Premier League Power Rankings: Rating on performances, not results
A look at all 20 teams, including why Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham are better than the table suggests.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

From 'I Love Drake Maye' to 'Bakemas': Inside the sudden cult celebrity of Drake and Ann Michael Maye
While Maye had an MVP-like season on the field, he also skyrocketed in popularity off the field.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

8 things to know about the men's college hoops season
The good (Nebraska), not-so-good (Kentucky) and interesting (dominant freshmen) of the 2025-26 season so far.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

?? Reid's NFL draft QB Hot Board: Mendoza top?
Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12, starting with Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Shiffrin earns first giant slalom podium in 2 years
Mikaela Shiffrin finished third at Saturday's World Cup giant slalom event in Czechia, her first podium finish in the discipline in two years.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Broncos' elite defense has a weakness the Patriots are set up to exploit
Denver's D has been vulnerable to big plays from running backs and tight ends in the middle of the field.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Breaking down Pats-Broncos, Rams-Seahawks via Next Gen Stats
Drake Maye vs. the blitz? Sam Darnold using play-action? Here are key metrics to help analyze Sunday's games.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Two NFL conference title games, two matchup previews: We have predictions, score picks and X factors
Drake Maye vs. Jarrett Stidham. Matthew Stafford vs. Sam Darnold. We have picks, stats to know and more for the AFC and NFC title games.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

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

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Behind Patriots QB Drake Maye's viral rise -- from his nickname to Ann Michael's 'Bakemas'
While Maye had an MVP-like season on the field, he also skyrocketed in popularity off the field.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

How a 3-year-old Knicks fan's viral videos led Jalen Brunson to meet his youngest -- but biggest -- fan
The young fan's viral Jalen Brunson impression traveled from Instagram to Madison Square Garden.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus each team's top celebrity fan
The Canes move into the top 3, while the Penguins and Mammoth rise too. Which team was the biggest faller?

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Women's Bracketology: Chavez, OT win resuscitate Sooners' hopes of hosting
Three straight losses sent the Sooners tumbling out of the top 16. They return after beating South Carolina.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Bracketology: Future Pac-12 schools will challenge power conferences
It's hard not to notice the declining number of at-large bids outside the power conferences.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Scoring is up, freshmen are elite, more storylines shaping men's basketball
The good (Nebraska), not-so-good (Kentucky) and interesting (dominant freshmen) of the 2025-26 season so far.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Osaka withdraws from Aussie Open with ab injury
An abdominal injury forced Naomi Osaka to pull out of the Australian Open hours before her third-round match.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Wawrinka toasts with beer in Aussie send-off
Stan Wawrinka said goodbye after his loss to Taylor Fritz and then grabbed two beers from a courtside ice box, cracked the cans with the Australian Open tournament director and saluted the crowd.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Leicester City? Texas Western? A search for Indiana football's best cross-sport comparison
Was Indiana's title the greatest story in sports history? There might never be an objective answer, but we polled our experts for comparable arguments in other sports.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Reid's updated NFL draft QB Hot Board: Strengths and weaknesses for the top 12 passers
Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12, starting with Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Alexander-Arnold not told to leave Real Madrid
Could's Trent Alexander-Arnold time at Real Madrid be short-lived? Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Sinner survives: 'Got lucky' with Aussie heat rule
Jannik Sinner struggled with cramps and extreme heat before securing a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory at the Australian Open.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Giannis expects to miss 4-6 weeks with calf injury
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will undergo an MRI on his right calf but said he expects the injury to sideline him for at least four to six weeks.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Packers' Walker arrested at airport on gun charge
Packers OL Rasheed Walker was charged with two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm after trying to check in a bag that contained a firearm at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

Why feds call former Olympic snowboarder a 'modern-day Pablo Escobar'
Former Olympian Ryan Wedding was arrested Friday. Here's what we know about his case.

ESPN Sports
Jan 24, 2026

'Amazing feeling': Busch leads 3 into NASCAR Hall
Kurt Busch was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame along with fellow drivers Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

'Amazing feeling:' Busch leads 3 into NASCAR Hall
Kurt Busch has been inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame along with fellow drivers Harry Gant and Ray Hendrick.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Sources: OT Seaton joining LSU, leaves Colorado
Colorado transfer OT Jordan Seaton committed to LSU, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Who should've made the top 10? What were the biggest surprises?
Our experts give their thoughts on the top 100 list.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Ranking the 100 best college football players from the 2025 season
Which players take the top spots? After an obvious choice at No. 1, the decisions weren't easy. Our experts tried to crack the code.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Seahawks' Darnold good to go for NFC title game
Sam Darnold and his injured oblique are good to go for the NFC Championship Game.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Ex-Niners QB Brodie, 1970 NFL MVP, dies at 90
John Brodie, who won the NFL MVP award in 1970 and later played on what is now the PGA Tour Champions, has died at age 90.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Teenager Brown just misses 59, tied for AmEx lead
Blades Brown, 18, narrowly missed a 6-foot birdie putt for 59, leaving him tied for the lead in The American Express with Scottie Scheffler.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

The new Mets are better than the old Mets -- and we can prove it
New York will have a new look for 2026. We break down what has changed and whether the team has improved.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Predictions for rest of MLB offseason: Where will the best ace available sign? Who will make a major trade?
How will the rest of free agency play out? Here's what our experts think could go down between now and spring training.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Former QB Rivers interviews for Bills HC position
The list of Bills head coach candidates now includes Philip Rivers after they held an interview with the former quarterback.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Resale shows eye-popping World Cup ticket prices
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said that many fans who have applied for tickets for the 2026 World Cup will be looking to sell them for profit on resale sites, thus driving up the cost of ticket prices.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Dabo rips Ole Miss for 'blatant' tampering with LB
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney on Friday ripped Ole Miss coach Pete Golding's alleged direct tampering with a Clemson player and lamented the current landscape of college football that encourages such malfeasance.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Why feds call Olympic snowboarder a 'modern-day Pablo Escobar'
Former Olympian Ryan Wedding was arrested Friday. Here's what we know about his case.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Day 7 live blog: All the latest news and action
It's Day 7 at the Australian Open, and third-round action continues on what is scorching summer day in Melbourne. Our reporters are on the ground bringing you all the latest news, results, schedules, and more.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 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 career alive.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Bama plans to play embattled Bediako vs. Vols
Alabama coach Nate Oats said Friday he's planning to play center Charles Bediako against Tennessee on Saturday.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Bills hold coaching interview with ex-QB Rivers
The list of Bills coaching candidates now includes Philip Rivers after they held an interview with the former quarterback.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Ex-Heat employee gets 3 years for jersey thefts
A former Heat security officer has been sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.9 million in restitution for stealing hundreds of game-worn jerseys.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

NCAA approves jersey patches beginning Aug. 1
The NCAA unearthed another revenue stream Friday when Division I leaders approved patches for uniforms in a move that could generate millions to fund athletic departments.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Sources: ChiSox, P Dominguez reach $20M deal
The White Sox and reliever Seranthony Dominguez are in agreement on a two-year, $20 million contract with a mutual option, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

NBA, college sports adjust due to winter storm
At least one NBA game and dozens of college basketball games across a wide swath of the country are rescheduled because of an approaching major winter storm.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Resale shows eye popping World Cup ticket prices
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said that many fans who have applied for tickets for the 2026 World Cup will be looking to sell them for profit on resale sites, thus driving up the cost of ticket prices.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Texas QB Manning undergoes 'minor' foot surgery
Texas quarterback Arch Manning had foot surgery this week and will be limited in offseason workouts, though he is expected to return for spring practice.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Sources: Bills interviewing ex-QB Rivers for coach
The list of Bills coaching candidates is growing to include former quarterback Philip Rivers, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

UFC's Smotherman collapses after making weight
UFC bantamweight Cameron Smotherman collapsed moments after making weight Friday in a disturbing scene for the sport of mixed martial arts.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Scherzer may wait past Opening Day for right fit
Free agent right-hander Max Scherzer is in no hurry to sign for a 19th major league season but also says he is healthy and ready if certain teams call.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

CFP to remain a 12-team field for next season
The College Football Playoff will stick with its "current structure" and remain a 12-team field in 2026, the CFP's management committee announced Friday.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 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 23, 2026

A 788% spike? Why Jarrett Stidham cards are suddenly a hot commodity
With Denver turning to Jarrett Stidham in the AFC Championship, collectors are betting big on his moment.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Rose-themed concession items planned for Derrick Rose's jersey retirement
The Bulls won't just be celebrating Derrick Rose in the rafters but also at concession stands.

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Who wins the 2026 national title? We predict the CFP bracket
Some teams look like easy playoff picks, but who rounds out the field?

ESPN Sports
Jan 23, 2026

Top 25 portal classes: Indiana, Texas Tech reload and the Portal King comes to LSU
These teams nailed their top targets or won a QB battle. Others had to reload at quite a few positions.

  • CEOExpress
  • c/o CommunityScape | 200 Anderson Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14607
  • Contact
  • As an Amazon Associate
    CEOExpress earns from
    qualifying purchases.

©1999-2026 CEOExpress Company LLC