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Jan 28, 2026

Alabama judge recuses himself from Bediako case
The judge in Alabama center Charles Bediako's eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA has recused himself from the case.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Madrid, PSG drop to UCL playoffs in chaotic finale...
Real Madrid were stunningly dumped into the qualifying playoffs of the Champions League by former coach Jose Mourinho on Wednesday and will be joined there by Paris Saint-Germain.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Pats list Maye as limited heading into LX practice...
Ahead of their first Super Bowl practice, the Patriots said QB Drake Maye wouldn't have been a full participant Wednesday due to his banged-up right shoulder.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Stephen Curry takes home award at Sundance Film Fe...
The four-time NBA champion added another honor to his lengthy résumé on Tuesday night, this time off the court.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Copy of Rodman, Hayes viral celebration caps off U.S. rout...
Trinity Rodman capped off the USWNT's 5-0 rout of Chile by coaxing coach Emma Hayes into a sideline dance, as a young American squad secured its fifth consecutive shutout Tuesday night.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Copy of Four offseason lessons from two unlikely Super Bow...
It's easy to be skeptical about big free agency spending, midtier QB contracts and defensive-minded coaches. But the Seahawks and Patriots proved everyone wrong.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Shakur Stevenson is not asking for respect -- he i...
Shakur Stevenson has called out boxing's biggest names. Now, he's ready to prove he's better than all of them.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Ranking this weekend's fights: From Lopez-Shakur t...
Nick Parkinson ranks the weekend's fights from best to worst and breaks down what's at stake in each matchup.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

MMA divisional rankings: 10 ranked fighters at UFC...
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

'Bulldoze these guys': Alexander Volkanovski's vow...
By the time Alexander Volkanovski makes his Octagon walk on Sunday, it will be 2,996 days since he last fought in Sydney. A lot has changed since then, but a late-career lingering UFC narrative remains a constant.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

When is WWE Royal Rumble 2026? How to watch on ESP...
It's time for WWE Royal Rumble 2026! Check out how to watch the action from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on ESPN now.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

The three key factors that helped the Avalanche tu...
Colorado is flirting with NHL records for team performance. We dive deep on the NHL's most dominant team.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Sources: Rockets' Adams has surgery, season over
Rockets center Steven Adams, who is averaging 8.6 rebounds this season, has undergone season-ending surgery on his left ankle, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Betting buzz: Mattress Mack makes largest Super Bo...
Known for extravagant bets, the Houston furniture salesman has $2 million on the Patriots to win the Super Bowl.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Seven bets to make on Drake Maye and Sam Darnold i...
Matt Bowen breaks down the QBs and offers his best bets on Drake Maye and Sam Darnold in the Super Bowl.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

What we know about a potential Giannis trade: Why ...
The Bucks and an injured Antetokounmpo have reached a potential breakup. What's next in Milwaukee?

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Bills stay in-house with Joe Brady hire for head c...
How does bringing in someone tied to past failures accomplish that?

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Browns hire Todd Monken as head coach: Who is he a...
Cleveland tabs the former Ravens OC to become the franchise's 11th coach since 1999. Here's what we know.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Wetzel: Belichick's first-ballot bid was a no-brai...
The humiliation of snubbing Bill Belichick is on the committee and, in turn, on the Hall of Fame itself.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Live updates: Champions League league phase final ...
Enjoy live updates of all 18 matches of the final matchday of the league phase in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Bracketology: The Big Ten means business this year...
It's not a case of déjà vu. The conference has never been stronger at the top.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Bracketology watch guide: A big night for Californ...
It's a big night for SEC seeding as well as the bubble. Here's what could affect the projected field of 68.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Potential unexpected college stars from the girls'...
These five 2026 prospects are likely to have breakout college careers -- and they have precedent.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

How to reach the Champions League knockouts: Can M...
We're about to learn which 24 teams advance from the league phase. Here's what's at stake on Wednesday in the final matchweek.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

The rise of set-piece royal rumbles is ruining foo...
At every set piece, you can find numerous players grabbing, holding and wrestling with their opponents.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Top-25 recruit Samuels commits to Alabama
Qayden Samuels, a Maryland native and No. 22 in the SC Next 100 for the class of 2026, announced Wednesday that he was committing to Alabama over Georgetown.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Brady latest to slam Belichick Hall of Fame snub
Tom Brady joined the chorus of voices questioning Bill Belichick's snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, saying the voting committee's decision is "completely ridiculous."

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Reed planning return to PGA Tour from LIV Golf
Former Masters champion Patrick Reed is leaving the LIV Golf league and plans to return to the PGA Tour later this season, he announced Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Source: Jets hire DC but Glenn likely to call play...
The Jets are hiring Dolphins assistant coach Brian Duker as their new defensive coordinator.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Trade Giannis now?! Everything we know about what'...
The Bucks and an injured Antetokounmpo have reached a potential breakup. What's next in Milwaukee?

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

What 29 NBA teams can offer for Giannis -- and why...
Which teams have the players, draft picks and contracts to get a deal done for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Our updated NFL free agent 1-50 ranking, six weeks...
Could George Pickens, Breece Hall and Malik Willis land big contracts? Here are the top 50 free agents heading into the offseason.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Biggest looming free agent decisions for every tea...
NFL free agency starts on March 11. What does the future look like for these 32 soon-to-be free agents?

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Benny the Bull picks new number after Derrick Rose...
Benny had worn No. 1 since 1969. In honor of Rose's jersey retirement, the beloved mascot enters a new era.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Copy of Aaron Judge selected as MLB The Show 26 cover athl...
The New York Yankees star is the second player ever to be on the cover of MLB The Show twice.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

The Lakers, the Cavaliers and LeBron's most domina...
There are many similarities between this Lakers team and its season and the Cavaliers in 2017-18, which James says remains the best campaign of his illustrious career. He returns to Cleveland on Wednesday night.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Best of Day 1 at the Senior Bowl: Which draft pros...
Here are the top NFL draft risers from the first day of Senior Bowl practices, where the defensive line class stood out.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Six predictions and 15 NFL draft prospects to watc...
Our NFL draft experts pick out position groups to watch, predict players who could rise and more.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Bobby Marks' NBA trade deadline guide: What to kno...
What deals could kick-start the NBA trade deadline? Bobby Marks examines the players, picks and priorities you need to know for all 30 teams.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

The 10 NBA teams that have the most to trade for G...
Which teams have the players, draft picks and contracts to get a Giannis deal done?

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

?? NBA Power Rankings: Who can catch OKC?
Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams one week before the 2026 trade deadline.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Sources: Broncos fire OC after falling short of SB...
Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi was fired Tuesday along with wide receivers coach Keary Colbert and cornerbacks coach Addison Lynch.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Sources: Giannis preps for Bucks exit amid offers
Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready for a new home ahead of the trade deadline as several teams have made aggressive offers to the Bucks, league sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Four offseason lessons from two unlikely Super Bowl teams: Savvy moves for the Seahawks, Patriots
It's easy to be skeptical about big free agency spending, midtier QB contracts and defensive-minded coaches. But the Seahawks and Patriots proved everyone wrong.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Fury to face Makhmudov in comeback fight
Tyson Fury's return to the ring has been confirmed with the former heavyweight world champion set to fight Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Sources: Browns hiring Monken as new coach
The Browns are hiring former Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as their next head coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Power Rankings: Can Tennessee test UConn?
The Lady Vols return to the rankings ahead of their date with the No. 1 Huskies, the nation's last unbeaten team.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Potential unexpected college stars from the girls' class of 2026
These five 2026 prospects are likely to have breakout college careers -- and they have precedent.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Bracketology: The Big Ten means business this year
It's not a case of déjà vu. The conference has never been stronger at the top.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Our updated NFL free agent 1-50 ranking, six weeks out: Two quarterbacks? Seven wide receivers?
Could George Pickens, Breece Hall and Malik Willis land big contracts? Here are the top 50 free agents heading into the offseason.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

How to reach the Champions League knockouts: Can Man City, Chelsea 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 28, 2026

The rise of set-piece royal rumbles is ruining football
At every set piece, you can find numerous players grabbing, holding and wrestling with their opponents.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

WWE 'Raw' results: Finn Balor attacks CM Punk, Bron Breakker returns
Andreas Hale breaks down all the action from the last episode of "Raw" before Saturday's Royal Rumble.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Wetzel: Belichick's first-ballot bid was a no-brainer
The humiliation of snubbing Bill Belichick is on the committee and, in turn, on the Hall of Fame itself.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Four ways a new CBA can get done
The 2026 season is just over 100 days away, but negotiations between the WNBA and players' union are at a stalemate.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

MMA divisional rankings: 10 ranked fighters at UFC 324 -- and only one moved
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Updated NBA Power Rankings: This might be the week Detroit catches OKC
Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams one week before the 2026 trade deadline.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

What to expect from Murakami, Okamoto, Imai and more
Todd Zola dives into the statistics to tell us what exactly we should expect from some of the players coming to MLB in 2026 from overseas.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

The three key factors that helped the Avalanche turn into a juggernaut
Colorado is flirting with NHL records for team performance. We dive deep on the NHL's most dominant team.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Ranking the top 50 men's college basketball players: Cameron Boozer, then who?
No. 1 and 2 were not up for debate. The rest? Fair game. See who made the cut based on performances so far.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Super Bowl buzz: How one bettor's $100 bet could turn into $310,000
One bettor's $100 wager in August would win $310,000 if Seattle defeats the Patriots.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Seven bets to make on Drake Maye and Sam Darnold in the Super Bowl
Matt Bowen breaks down the QBs and offers his best bets on Drake Maye and Sam Darnold in the Super Bowl.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Connelly's best 100 games of the 2025 college football season
From CFP (and FCS playoff) classics to OT thrillers and what-the-heck moments, this season had it all.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Can Packers afford to keep the likes of Josh Jacobs, Rashan Gary?
Elgton Jenkins, Nate Hobbs and Aaron Banks also have contracts that put Green Bay's salary cap in a bind.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Bills stay in-house with Joe Brady hire for head coach. Why, and what's next?
If change was needed to get the Bills over the Super Bowl hump, how does bringing in someone tied to past failures accomplish that?

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Top 100 MLB prospects for 2026: This year's No. 1 is in a tier of his own
Where do stars of tomorrow such as Konnor Griffin land as we rank baseball's best young players?

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Just missed the top 100? No problem! Rookie of the Year candidates, breakout prospects from Nos. 101 to 200
We rank and hand out superlatives for the players on the outside of Kiley McDaniel's list.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

The Lakers, the Cavaliers and LeBron's most dominant season ever
There are many similarities between this Lakers team and its season and the Cavaliers in 2017-18, which James says remains the best campaign of his illustrious career. He returns to Cleveland on Wednesday night.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

NBA Power Rankings: Can the Pistons or Spurs catch the Thunder for the top spot?
Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams one week before the 2026 trade deadline.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Mensah commits to Miami after Duke settlement
Darian Mensah and Duke have agreed to a settlement of their dispute that cleared the way for the quarterback's transfer to Miami.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Sinner ends another Grand Slam run for Shelton
Jannik Sinner was all business in a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win over eighth-seeded Ben Shelton to extend his winning streak at the Australian Open to 19.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Ranking the top 50 NFL free agents: Which players could be available this offseason?
Could George Pickens, Breece Hall and Malik Willis land big contracts? Here are the top 50 free agents heading into the offseason.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Biggest looming free agent decisions for every team: What's next for George Pickens, others?
NFL free agency starts on March 11. What does the future look like for these 32 soon-to-be free agents?

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

The Premier League stars who could still move this transfer window
There is less than a week to go in the January transfer window.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Real Madrid keen on Juventus' Kenan Yildiz
Liverpool and Real Madrid are among several teams interested in Juventus' Kenan Yildiz. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

How to bet the Farmers Insurance Open: English, Matsuyama set up for success
The third stop of the PGA Tour brings us to San Diego, where scoring could be hard to come by at Torrey Pines.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Ranking this weekend's fights: From Lopez-Shakur to Zayas-Baraou
Nick Parkinson ranks the weekend's fights from best to worst and breaks down what's at stake in each matchup.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Shakur Stevenson is not asking for respect -- he is demanding it
Shakur Stevenson has called out boxing's biggest names. Now, he's ready to prove he's better than all of them.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Wetzel: If Belichick isn't first ballot, shut the Hall down
The humiliation of snubbing Bill Belichick is on the committee and, in turn, on the Hall of Fame itself.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

When football meets third grade curriculum: The rise of NFeLementary
Mary Crippen, a third grade educator based in Florida, built NFeLementary by expanding on a football-based curriculum her mother created decades earlier.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Saudi clubs eye PSG's Dembele amid contract issues
The Saudi Pro League is "laying the groundwork" for a move for PSG star Ousmane Dembele.Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Rodman coaxes dance from Hayes in USWNT rout
Trinity Rodman capped off the USWNT's 5-0 rout of Chile by coaxing coach Emma Hayes into a sideline dance, as a young American squad secured its fifth consecutive shutout Tuesday night.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Rodman, Hayes viral celebration caps off U.S. rout
Trinity Rodman capped off the USWNT's 5-0 rout of Chile by coaxing coach Emma Hayes into a sideline dance, as a young American squad secured its fifth consecutive shutout Tuesday night.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Djokovic, down 2 sets, advances when Musetti hurt
Novak Djokovic will play in his 13th Australian Open semifinal after his opponent, Lorenzo Musetti, retired from their match Wednesday night while leading the 24-time major champion 6-4, 6-3, 1-3.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Swiatek, Pegula echo Gauff: Players need privacy
Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula backed Coco Gauff's call for more privacy at tennis tournaments, saying that the seemingly limitless access to players is often unnecessary.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Swiatek echoes Gauff: Players need more privacy
Iga Swiatek backed Coco Gauff's call for more privacy at tennis tournaments, saying that the seemingly limitless access to players is often unnecessary.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Rodman nets again as new-look U.S. routs Chile
The United States women's national team thrashed Chile 5-0 in Santa Barbara on Tuesday night, despite starting its least experienced lineup in 25 years.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Nebraska's 24-game win streak ends vs. Michigan
Nebraska's improbable run, the longest in Division I since the 2014-15 Kentucky team went 38-0, came to a halt against the No. 3 Wolverines.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

Pegula bests Anisimova in all-American showdown
After three previous losses in Australian Open quarterfinals, Jessica Pegula defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 7-6 (1) on Wednesday to advance to the final four at Melbourne Park for the first time.

ESPN Sports
Jan 28, 2026

'Insane ...': Patrick Mahomes leads reactions to Belichick missing first-ballot Hall of Fame nod
The sports world was abuzz on social media after news that the legendary coach wouldn't be a first ballot Hall of Famer broke.

ESPN Sports
Jan 27, 2026

Follow live: USWNT takes on Chilie in friendly
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ESPN Sports
Jan 27, 2026

Rybakina ousts No. 2 Swiatek in Aussie quarters
Elena Rybakina defeated Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open and prevent the No. 2 seed from completing the career Grand Slam.

ESPN Sports
Jan 27, 2026

The two sides of Mitch Marner's return home to Toronto
The duality of mankind was on display at the Scotiabank Centre for the star forward's reunion.

ESPN Sports
Jan 27, 2026

Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecombe get Rising Stars nods
Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe were the first three picks for the NBA's Rising Stars Challenge.

ESPN Sports
Jan 27, 2026

Broncos fire OC Lombardi after falling short of SB
Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi was fired Tuesday along with wide receivers coach Keary Colbert and cornerbacks coach Addison Lynch.

ESPN Sports
Jan 27, 2026

'Insane ...': Patrick Mahomes leads reactions to Belichick missing first-ballot HOF nod
The sports world was abuzz on social media after news that the legendary coach wouldn't be a first ballot Hall of Famer broke.

ESPN Sports
Jan 27, 2026

The 10 NBA teams that have the most to trade for Giannis
Which teams have the players, draft picks and contracts to get a Giannis deal done?

ESPN Sports
Jan 27, 2026

First look at Seahawks-Patriots: Early Super Bowl picks, big questions, key matchups
Ahead of the Feb. 8 showdown, we have predictions, matchup insight, looming questions and team breakdowns.

ESPN Sports
Jan 27, 2026

Six predictions and 15 NFL draft prospects to watch in Mobile
Our NFL draft experts pick out position groups to watch, predict players who could rise and more.

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