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Dec 07, 2025
It's hard not to think about the what could have been when you see the paths Petr Yan and Joshua Van took to becoming champions.
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Dec 07, 2025
Petr Yan got his revenge and recaptured the bantamweight title Saturday night, claiming a unanimous decision victory over Merab Dvalishvili in their rematch at UFC 323.
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Dec 07, 2025
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up -- and who will win divisions -- en route to Super Bowl LX.
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Dec 07, 2025
Duke won its first outright Atlantic Coast Conference title since 1962 and threw the College Football Playoff into chaos Saturday, when the unranked Blue Devils defeated No. 17 Virginia 27-20 in overtime, likely sending James Madison into the field.
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Dec 07, 2025
Tom Hicks, the former owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars, died Saturday at age 79.
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Dec 07, 2025
Indiana capped off a memorable, magical Big Ten season Saturday night, outlasting Ohio State 13-10 in the conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to remain undefeated on the eve of the College Football Playoff's final release.
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Dec 07, 2025
A wild night at UFC 323 ended with two new champions crowned, a legend's retirement and a brutal injury.
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Dec 07, 2025
No. 2 Indiana defeated No. 1 Ohio State for the Hoosiers' first Big Ten championship since 1967 and likely the top seed in the College Football Playoff.
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Dec 07, 2025
Alexandre Pantoja's flyweight title reign came to a shocking end Saturday night when he injured his left arm just 26 seconds in and lost his belt to Joshua Van via TKO.
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Dec 07, 2025
In his final fight, Henry Cejudo slugged it out until the final bell in a thrilling, albeit one-sided, decision loss to Payton Talbott before making his retirement official at UFC 323.
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Dec 07, 2025
Duke won its first outright Atlantic Coast Conference title since 1962 and threw the College Football Playoff into chaos on Saturday, when the unranked Blue Devils defeated No. 16 Virginia 27-20, in overtime, likely sending James Madison into the field.
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Dec 07, 2025
We're tracking the Power 4 conference title games and what they mean for the CFP.
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Dec 07, 2025
One last assessment of how the committee could stack the top teams in the country ahead of the final ranking.
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Dec 06, 2025
Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said Saturday's loss to Georgia in the SEC championship game shouldn't count against the Crimson Tide.
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Dec 06, 2025
Gunner Stockton threw three touchdown passes as Georgia likely secured a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff and beat Alabama in the SEC championship game for the first time, pounding the Crimson Tide 28-7 on Saturday in Atlanta.
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Dec 06, 2025
Clippers star James Harden surpasses Carmelo Anthony for 10th on the NBA's career scoring list.
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Dec 06, 2025
We're tracking the Power 4 conference title games and what they mean for the CFP.
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Dec 06, 2025
Though quarterback Deshaun Watson is unlikely to play this season, the Browns are planning to have him on their roster next season, league sources told ESPN.
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Dec 06, 2025
Gunner Stockton threw three touchdown passes as Georgia solidified its position for a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff and beat Alabama in the SEC championship game for the first time, pounding the Crimson Tide 28-7 on Saturday in Atlanta.
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Dec 06, 2025
Texas Tech won the Big 12 championship game, and almost certainly locked up a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff, with a resounding victory over BYU.
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Dec 06, 2025
Liverpool's struggles continue following a 3-3 draw against Leeds United, but Mohamed Salah's postmatch comments overshadowed it.
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Dec 06, 2025
A season that started with doubts ends in triumph as Lionel Messi helps steer Inter Miami to their first MLS Cup title.
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Dec 06, 2025
Follow along with UFC 323, culminating in the main event between bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan.
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Dec 06, 2025
The Steelers must decide whether to pick up the 2027 option on coach Mike Tomlin's contract by March 1, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 06, 2025
The Mariners acquired lefty reliever Jose Ferrer from the Nationals for top catching prospect Harry Ford and minor league pitcher Isaac Lyon.
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Dec 06, 2025
Lionel Messi hailed a "beautiful, emotional moment' after his brace of assists secured a first-ever MLS Cup title for Inter Miami.
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Dec 06, 2025
The Packers have another wide receiver at their disposal now that Jayden Reed has been activated off injured reserve and is expected to play against the Bears.
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Dec 06, 2025
Mohamed Salah has hinted that he could leave Liverpool in January and suggested the club has "thrown him under the bus" amid their run of dismal form.
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Dec 06, 2025
Texas Tech won the Big 12 championship game, and almost certainly locked up a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff, with a resounding victory over BYU.
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Dec 06, 2025
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni has been more involved in the offensive preparations this week, according to team sources, as the Eagles look to bounce back Monday night against the Chargers.
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Dec 06, 2025
We're tracking the Power 4 conference title games and what they mean for the CFP.
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Dec 06, 2025
Here's our latest intel heading into the MLB winter meetings, starting with the slugger who holds the key to the offseason.
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Dec 06, 2025
Here's how your favorite team looks today -- and what it needs to do next week and beyond.
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Dec 06, 2025
Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton is expected to play on "Monday Night Football" against the Eagles, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
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Dec 06, 2025
FIFA announced the start times for the tournament's 104 matches a day after the draw for the expanded 48-nation tournament, with the final set to kick off at 3 p.m. ET on July 19.
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Dec 06, 2025
Cameron Boozer scored 18 points, including 16 in the second half, and Caleb Foster added 12 points Saturday to help No. 4 Duke hold on for a 66-60 victory over No. 7 Michigan State in a game that had the intensity of an NCAA Regional Final.
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Dec 06, 2025
Tyler Adams has set a bold goal for the U.S., aiming to reach the World Cup semifinals for the first time since the inaugural tournament in 1930.
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Dec 06, 2025
No. 10 Iowa State pounded top-ranked Purdue 81-59 on Saturday, handing the Boilermakers the largest nonconference home loss by a No. 1 team in AP poll history.
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Dec 06, 2025
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.
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Dec 06, 2025
Max Verstappen has promised to go "all out" in pursuit of his fifth world title after securing pole position at Sunday's championship decider in Abu Dhabi.
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Dec 06, 2025
The Premier League title race is on! After the drama at Villa Park, perhaps Arsenal's biggest concern is they are already starting to feel the pace.
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Dec 06, 2025
With the early signing period ending, we rank the top 75 classes for 2026.
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Dec 06, 2025
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown filed a motion this week to dismiss the second-degree attempted murder charge against him in Miami based on Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law.
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Dec 06, 2025
Max Verstappen will start on pole position for the 2025 title decider in Abu Dhabi after beating his two championship rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to the fastest time in qualifying.
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Dec 06, 2025
Memphis is expected to finalize a deal to hire Southern Miss' Charles Huff as football coach on a five-year contract, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 06, 2025
UConn has hired Toledo's Jason Candle as head football coach to replace Jim Mora, who left to coach Colorado State.
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Dec 06, 2025
The Bulldogs are expected to target former head coach Zach Arnett to replace Coleman Hutzler as their defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.
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Dec 06, 2025
With exactly two months to go to the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, only slightly more than half of the 1.5 million tickets for the games have been sold.
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Dec 06, 2025
Nick Parkinson ranks this weekend's fights from best to worst and explains what's at stake.
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Dec 06, 2025
Can the Falcons stop Jaxon Smith-Njigba? Does Adonai Mitchell have fantasy upside? Could the Raiders put the Broncos on upset watch?
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Dec 06, 2025
What are the keys to the biggest games, injury situations and QB updates as the races tighten up?
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Dec 06, 2025
The Browns host the Titans on Sunday, the first NFL meeting between friends amid challenging rookie seasons.
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Dec 06, 2025
Barcelona have renewed their interest in Inter Milan's Lautaro Martínez in their hunt for a new striker. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Dec 06, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points, stretching his 20-point streak to 95 straight games, and the Thunder stomped the Mavericks 132-111 for their 14th straight win.
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Dec 06, 2025
Blake Baker will remain defensive coordinator at LSU, head coach Lane Kiffin confirmed Friday night.
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Dec 06, 2025
Friday's 'SmackDown' featured 'The Last Time Is Now' tournament final, a Damien Priest and Rhea Ripley reunion, and more.
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Dec 05, 2025
Chris Paul, one of the greatest players in Clippers franchise history, posted an Instagram story a little before 3 a.m. ET Wednesday that he had just learned he was being sent home to Los Angeles from Atlanta.
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Dec 05, 2025
From All-Star outfielders to elite aces, here are the big names your team could be targeting this winter.
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Dec 05, 2025
Two Steelers legends have joined the chorus of voices calling for the franchise to move on from Mike Tomlin, with Ben Roethlisberger even suggesting that Tomlin is a good fit for the vacant Penn State job.
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Dec 05, 2025
Giannis paired with Steph Curry? Kevin Durant? Victor Wembanyama?! NBA insiders break down five deals the Bucks could consider.
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Dec 05, 2025
How the long courtship of the Rebels coach finally came to a head, amid secret meetings and middle fingers.
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Dec 05, 2025
Which teams moved closer to a playoff berth during championship week?
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Dec 05, 2025
Penn State named Iowa State coach Matt Campbell as the school's head football coach, the school announced Friday.
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Dec 05, 2025
Former Kentucky star DeMarcus Cousins didn't hold back on his opinion on the Wildcats after their 35-point loss to No. 11 Gonzaga on Friday night, saying the team "has no heart."
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Dec 05, 2025
James Madison athletic director Matt Roan used the public-address microphone to implore Dukes fans to stop throwing snowballs onto the field during the Sun Belt Conference championship game.
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Dec 05, 2025
Major League Baseball began investigating Pete Rose in 1988 but suspended its probe at the request of law enforcement, according to newly released documents.
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Dec 05, 2025
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said he will have a conversation with George Pickens about a social media post the wide receiver displayed and deleted in response to criticism he received from former All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman.
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Dec 05, 2025
Rockets star Kevin Durant, who entered Friday as the NBA's No. 8 all-time leading scorer, reached the 31,000-point milestone in the first quarter against the Suns.
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Dec 05, 2025
Darryn Peterson, ESPN's projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, "should" be available for Kansas' matchup against rival Missouri on Sunday in Kansas City, coach Bill Self said Friday.
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Dec 05, 2025
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said he expects star Giannis Antetokounmpo to require closer to four weeks to recover from the strained right calf he suffered Wednesday night.
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Dec 05, 2025
Iowa State coach Matt Campbell agreed to an eight-year deal to become the next coach at Penn State, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
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Dec 05, 2025
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid, as well as projected scores.
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Dec 05, 2025
The Mets remain interested in a reunion with Edwin Díaz, sources tell ESPN, but newly signed Devin Williams gives them a proven backup plan, which could dampen the Mets' willingness to meet Díaz's demands.
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Dec 05, 2025
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said his objective over the next six months is to continue to improve the squad and "show full respect" for its World Cup group stage opponents.
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Dec 05, 2025
Major League Baseball began investigating Pete Rose earlier than previously known and suspended its probe at the request of law enforcement, according to newly released documents.
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Dec 05, 2025
Top wide receiver Rome Odunze will not play with the Bears this weekend versus the Packers due to a foot injury, the team announced Friday.
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Dec 05, 2025
Quarterback Lamar Jackson said his injured ankle feels "pretty good" ahead of Sunday's crucial matchup between the Ravens and Steelers, which Jackson labeled a "playoff game."
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Dec 05, 2025
Retired NBA great Michael Jordan testified Friday at the NASCAR antitrust trial that "someone had to step forward and challenge the entity" over its current business model.
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Dec 05, 2025
ESPN's No. 1 overall 2026 recruit DT Lamar Brown signed with LSU and Lane Kiffin on Friday.
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Dec 05, 2025
The United States will face Paraguay, Australia and the winner of a UEFA playoff featuring Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
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Dec 05, 2025
Who is the USMNT set to play next summer and how will it match up? ESPN breaks it all down.
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Dec 05, 2025
The draw is complete for the 2026 World Cup! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN's writers to break down each group, highlight the storylines and make their predictions.
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Dec 05, 2025
The 2025 season culminates with a storybook Cup: Inter Miami vs. Vancouver. How will it play out?
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Dec 05, 2025
After all the talk, teams finally learned their opponents; Mexico and South Korea open the tournament on June 11.
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Dec 05, 2025
The United States will face Paraguay, Australia and the winner of a UEFA playoff featuring Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
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Dec 05, 2025
As the early signing period draws to a close, we rank the top 75 classes for 2026.
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Dec 05, 2025
Smart's winning percentage goes from 89.8% against non-Alabama opponents to 14.3% vs. the Tide.
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Dec 05, 2025
Veteran cornerback Darius Slay has yet to report to Buffalo as the Bills navigate roster fallout after the waiver mix-up.
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Dec 05, 2025
Georgia's athletic department is headed to court to try to obtain $390,000 in damages from a former standout defensive end who transferred from the school after his sophomore season in a potentially precedent-setting case.
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Dec 05, 2025
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is being shut down for the season due to his foot injury.
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Dec 05, 2025
Roy Kramer, who served as SEC commissioner for 12 years and was the force behind the creation of the Bowl Championship Series, has died at the age of 96.
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Dec 05, 2025
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will return from a dislocated elbow against the Vikings.
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Dec 05, 2025
All eyes are on the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where the draw for next year's tournament is underway.
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Dec 05, 2025
Here's what to know, including which teams are in which pots, details of special conditions and more.
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Dec 05, 2025
Lions star defensive back Brian Branch tore his Achilles during the team's Thursday night game versus the Cowboys, a source told ESPN.
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Dec 05, 2025
Arkansas is hiring Tim Cramsey from Memphis as offensive coordinator and Ron Roberts from Florida as defensive coordinator, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Dec 05, 2025
Alabama starting RB Jam Miller is facing long odds to play in Saturday's SEC Championship game against Georgia, sources tell ESPN's Pete Thamel.
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Dec 05, 2025
Jayden Daniels is going to return from a dislocated elbow Sunday against the Vikings.
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