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Dec 20, 2025

Cowboys activate Diggs ahead of Chargers game
The Cowboys activated Trevon Diggs off injured reserve on Saturday, giving the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback the opportunity to play Sunday against the Chargers.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Dillingham signs new 5-year deal with Sun Devils
Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham has signed a new five-year contract that will average nearly $7.5 million over the course of the deal.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Jones: Salah apologized to Liverpool teammates
Mohamed Salah apologised to his Liverpool teammates for the frustrated interview which caused him to be dropped from Arne Slot's squad, Curtis Jones has revealed.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Lakers' Smart fined $35K for gesture at official
Lakers guard Marcus Smart was fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture toward a game official at halftime of L.A.'s win over the Jazz on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

College football transfer portal: Tracking who intends to transfer
The transfer portal opens on Jan. 2. We're keeping tabs on players intending to enter.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Return of The Robot! Haaland bringing back Crouch's iconic goal celebration
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has recently revived a classic goal celebration to add to his repertoire: The Robot.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Howe: Newcastle denied 'clear penalty' vs. Chelsea
Eddie Howe was left fuming after Newcastle were denied a "clear" penalty as Chelsea fought back to snatch a Premier League draw.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

QB Becht leaving Cyclones for 'new opportunities'
Quarterback Rocco Becht, who has led Iowa State to 26 wins over the past three years, says he will "pursue new opportunities for my senior season."

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

The Jake Paul show is far from over, but where does it go from here?
Paul's boxing career will continue, but his next move could be one of the most important yet.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

?? NFL playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 16
In Week 16, nine NFL teams have the chance to clinch a playoff berth. The Broncos can also lock up the AFC's No. 1 seed.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Chelsea player ratings: James 8/10 for stunning free kick in thrilling draw at Newcastle
Chelsea completed a remarkable comeback to leave Newcastle with a 2-2 draw thanks in part to their captain Reece James' set-piece goal.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

'OK, now tap your smiley face': How Kentucky's Eva Hudson is finding joy in the game
On the brink of a national title, Kentucky's Eva Hudson is instilling confidence in her team.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Sooners' errors key big blown lead, loss to Bama
A month after miscues by Alabama fueled the defining win of Oklahoma's season, the Tide flipped the script, feasting on errors by Sooners QB John Mateer and OU's special teams to overcome a 17-point deficit in a 34-24 win in the CFP's first round.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

An Ivy Leaguer in Aggieland: Can Mike Elko make Texas A&M believe?
The Aggies head into their first College Football Playoff appearance looking to banish the program's ghosts.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

'No fear of failure': Miami's Malachi Toney is ready for prime time
The freshman receiver, who should be in his final year of high school, has instead been a highlight machine.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Week 16 betting guide: Backing Maye to throw Patriots to a W, Achane to run wild
Our experts dive into the lines and player props that offer value for Week 16 and share their tips and bets.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Sources: Dillingham signs 5-year deal with ASU
Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham has signed a new five-year contract that will average nearly $7.5 million over the course of the deal, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Our guide to every game: Matchup previews, predictions and what's at stake
Must-win game for the Lions? We have picks, predictions and stats for every Week 16 game.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

How Bears DC Dennis Allen has created a takeaway machine
The Bears lead the NFL in takeaways differential (plus-20), interceptions (21) and total takeaways (30). Here's why.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Last-minute prep on NFL Week 16: We have sleepers, QB questions, trends to watch and more
Fantasy upside for J.J. McCarthy and Tyler Shough? An advantage for the Bears' rushing attack? Upset brewing in Commanders-Eagles? Let's look at Week 16.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye Man City defender Gvardiol
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol is a target for Barcelona. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Kobe-MJ Logoman card fetches $3.17M at auction
A 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection dual Logoman card of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan sold via Heritage Auctions for $3,172,000, the seventh-most expensive basketball card sale.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Kraken trade Marchment to CBJ after 29 games
The Seattle Kraken have traded forward Mason Marchment to the Columbus Blue Jackets for two draft picks.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Bama rides 'resiliency' in comeback win over OU
No. 9 seed Alabama rallied to beat No. 8 Oklahoma 34-24 in the College Football Playoff first round Friday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Down 17-0, Tide 'keep fighting' to stun Sooners
No. 9 seed Alabama rallied to beat No. 8 Oklahoma 34-24 in the College Football Playoff first round Friday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Edwards returns, helps Wolves hand OKC 3rd loss
Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence with 26 points and 12 rebounds, hitting the go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.5 seconds left to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107 on Friday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season
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ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Fight results: Joshua stops Paul in Round 6, Baumgardner wins
Anthony Joshua stopped Jake Paul in the sixth round of their heavyweight fight on Friday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

CFP first-round takeaways: OU's special teams collapses, and momentum swings for Bama
Alabama is the first to move on. Here's what we've learned from the game.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

CFP first-round takeaways: Special teams collapses and momentum swings for Bama
Alabama is the first to move on. Here's what we've learned from the game.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

The tag team title match leaves something to be desired
A disappointing end to the men's tag team championship, was emblematic of a building-block 'SmackDown.'

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

College Football Playoff 2025: Quarterfinal first look
Here's how each team can win its quarterfinal game, plus key players, X factors and what we learned from the first round.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Bama erases 17-point deficit to advance over OU
No. 9 seed Alabama rallied to beat No. 8 Oklahoma 34-24 in the College Football Playoff first round Friday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Joshua bides time, batters Paul in sixth-round KO
It took longer than many predicted, but Anthony Joshua finally hunted down Jake Paul, dropping him four times in a sixth-round knockout victory Friday night.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Montreal-bound: Danault returns to Habs in trade
The Los Angeles Kings traded center Phillip Danault to the Montreal Canadiens on Friday, ending speculation about his future with the team.

ESPN Sports
Dec 20, 2025

Wemby blocks shot in historic 100th straight game
Victor Wembanyama joined an exclusive club Friday night, becoming just the third NBA player to record a block in 100 consecutive regular-season games.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Silva drops Woodley, rolls to 2nd-round TKO win
Anderson Silva wobbled Tyron Woodley with a vicious uppercut before cruising to a stoppage victory in Round 2 of their boxing match Friday night in Miami.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Kings' Sabonis out another month with knee injury
Kings center Domantas Sabonis, who has not played since Nov. 16 due to a partial meniscus tear in his left knee, will miss four to five more weeks, the team announced.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

NBA outlines tighter rules for injury info, prop bets
The NBA is considering potential policy changes to address tanking, increase the frequency of injury reporting and restrict what sportsbooks offer, according to a memo sent to all teams Friday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Griffin, Parker, Pearl among new HOF candidates
Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Jamal Crawford, the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team, Bruce Pearl and Kelvin Sampson are among the first-time nominees for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Connelly on the CFP first round: Game-by-game previews
Can this year's CFP match 2024's first round? It certainly won't lack for storylines.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Who will squeeze into the NFL playoffs? Let's simulate the rest of the season to find out
We used the ESPN Football Power Index's most likely simulation to project Weeks 16, 17 and 18.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua live updates, results and analysis
Jake Paul faces the toughest test of his career Friday against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Follow live.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Oregon, Ole Miss and other uniforms from the first round of the College Football Playoff
Here's what every team will be wearing for the first round of the College Football Playoff.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Sights and sounds from the first round of the College Football Playoff
Four campuses across the country were abuzz over the weekend as the College Football Playoff came to town.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Tulane's Sumrall mourns father's death before CFP
Tulane coach Jon Sumrall mourned the death of his father Friday, a day before the Green Wave make their College Football Playoff debut against Ole Miss.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Skaggs family settles lawsuit, asks MLB to act
The Angels and the family of Tyler Skaggs have agreed to a last-minute settlement over the civil lawsuit stemming from the former pitcher's death in 2019.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Pirates get Rays 2B Brandon Lowe in 3-team trade
The offense-starved Pirates finally made an aggressive offseason move, agreeing to acquire two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Rays as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Astros, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Dodgers lead MLB with record $169M luxury tax
The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second straight World Series title.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

'I wish he was still here': Inside Klay Thompson's split from Golden State
Thompson's future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Power Rankings: It's Arizona vs. Michigan for No. 1
The Wildcats and Wolverines are battling it out for the title of best team in the country. See the full top 25.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Ranking the top 10 freshmen by impact
USC's Jazzy Davidson tops our rankings also featuring Oklahoma's Aaliyah Chavez, UConn's Blanca Quiñonez and more.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Kelce to play final 3 games as he ponders future
Despite the Chiefs getting eliminated from the NFL's postseason last week, Travis Kelce, the team's star tight end, plans to play in each of the final three games this season.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Seahawks OLB Hall suspended one game by NFL
The NFL is suspending Seahawks outside linebacker Derick Hall for one game without pay for an act of unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct during Thursday night's game against the Rams.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Sources: Pirates get Rays' Lowe in 3-team trade
The offense-starved Pirates finally made an aggressive offseason move, agreeing to acquire two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Rays as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Astros, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

WNBAers on seeking 'fair' deal: 'Whatever it takes'
WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike told ESPN on Friday that despite the union's strike authorization vote amid their current negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, the WNBA players still want to play next season.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

NBA MVP straw poll: 14 players received votes -- two lead the way
SGA? Jokic? Cup MVP Jalen Brunson? We polled 100 media members in a ballot that mirrors the league's official vote.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Reports: Pirates get Rays' Lowe in 3-team trade
The offense-starved Pittsburgh Pirates finally made an aggressive offseason move, agreeing to acquire two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from Tampa Bay as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Houston Astros, reports say.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

O's get P Baz from Rays in rare intra-division deal
Orioles acquire RHP Shane Baz from Rays for OF Slater de Brun, C Caden Bodine, RHP Michael Forret, OF Austin Overn and a competitive-balance Round A pick.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Angels, Skaggs family settle while case with jury
The Angels and the family of Tyler Skaggs have agreed to a last-minute settlement over the civil lawsuit stemming from the former pitcher's death in 2019.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Risers and fallers: Add Dylan Harper, Cam Spencer for instant offense
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Laurens' weekend preview: Mbappé's quest to overtake Ronaldo, Spurs-Liverpool, more
What is Julien Laurens watching this weekend? For starters, Kylian Mbappé's quest to make Madrid history, plus the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Premier League Future Power Rankings: Long-term projections for all 20 teams
We ranked all 20 Premier League clubs' expectations for the next few years.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Laurens' weekend preview: Mbappé's quest to overtake Ronaldo, Spurs-Liverpool search for form, more
What is Julien Laurens watching this weekend? For starters, Kylian Mbappé's quest to make Madrid history, plus the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Quarterback Mensah returning to Duke next year
Quarterback Darian Mensah announced that he would return to Duke next season.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Underdog Paul being bet heavily to beat Joshua
Despite being a 7-1 underdog, Jake Paul has attracted 82% of the bets and 90% of the money wagered at DraftKings for his fight against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

USMNT's Adams (torn MCL) out up to 3 months
United States international Tyler Adams will be out for up to three months after tearing a medial collateral ligament, Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola said Friday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Why did Hamilton's debut season at Ferrari go sideways? Will it get any better in 2026?
Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari was supposed to be a dream come true, but it became a nightmare. Will 2026's regulation change make things right?

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Proof that Texas A&M volleyball's run is more methodical than magical
The Aggies reject the notion that their NCAA women's volleyball title game run is magical, or that they're riding momentum. They say it's by design.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

?? 2026 NFL draft: Five-team race for No. 1 pick
The Raiders, Browns, Titans, Giants and Jets are front-runners for the No. 1 pick. What would they do with the top selection?

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Canes' Allen out for season after cancer diagnosis
Miami sophomore forward Marcus Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and will miss the remainder of the season.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Sources: Rockets expand talks to buy, move Sun
Rockets ownership is in substantive talks with the Connecticut Sun over the potential purchase and relocation of the WNBA franchise to Houston, sources told ESPN

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

The decision that turned around the fortunes of Brent Venables and Oklahoma
On the hot seat after a losing season, the OU head coach returned to playcalling. The move created a vintage Sooners D.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

How different is Pete Golding from Lane Kiffin? Start with social media and yoga
After weeks of speculation and turmoil, the Rebels and their new coach are eager to get back on the field.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Coveted head coaching jobs that might come open this offseason
Which opening would be most attractive? Let's sort eight possible openings, starting with Cincinnati.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Could Aston Villa be crowned Premier League champions?
Can third-place Aston Villa sustain a title challenge, and why are they like the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs?

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Ranking the top 50 players in the College Football Playoff
Who takes the top spot? Our college football experts rank the top 50 players from the College Football Playoff teams.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Future Power Rankings: Long-term projections for all 20 teams
We ranked all 20 Premier League clubs' expectations for the next few years. Which teams are set up to thrive in the future?

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

'Focused on the mission, not the man': How Ole Miss has moved on from Lane Kiffin
After weeks of speculation and turmoil, the Rebels and their new coach are eager to get back on the field.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Brent Venables took back OU's defense and made it one of the CFP's best units
On the hot seat after a losing season, the OU head coach returned to playcalling. The move created a vintage Sooners D.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

First playoff Brawl of the Wild headlines FCS semifinal showdowns
Montana-Montana State rivalry, Villanova-Illinois State matchup make for intriguing final four.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Reranking power conferences: A Big Ten vs. Big 12 battle for No. 1
Which of the five basketball power conferences is more likely to produce this season's national champion?

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Scandals, prediction markets: Is 2025 a turning point for sports betting?
Here are the stories that dominated sports betting's year -- and will continue to be battlegrounds in 2026.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Week 16 betting guide: Backing Maye to throw Patriots to a W
Our experts dive into the lines and player props that offer value for Week 16 and share their tips and bets.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Heading into her final Olympics, Hilary Knight's impact is as big as ever
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be Knight's last playing for Team USA. She remains one of the faces of U.S. women's hockey.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

'That's going to probably piss off some pitchers': How MLB teams are approaching new ball-strike challenge system
The strategic side of baseball's next big rule change is already in motion. Here's the early thinking from MLB managers.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

'That's going to probably piss off some pitchers': How MLB teams are approaching new ball/strike challenge system
The strategic side of baseball's next big rule change is already in motion. Here's the early thinking from MLB managers.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Want to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder? This five-step guide tells you how
Using the Spurs' and Trail Blazers' wins over Oklahoma City as a blueprint, let's evaluate the most important factors of a Thunder loss.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Did you know there are 13 active former No. 1 picks in the NFL? We examine them all
Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett are having the best seasons of all 13 of the former No. 1 picks currently in the NFL.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

NBA MVP straw poll: SGA and Jokic secured 99 votes -- who got the 100th?
SGA? Jokic? Cup MVP Jalen Brunson? We polled 100 media members in a ballot that mirrors the league's official vote.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

The race for No. 1 draft pick: Five teams still in the mix, plus prospects they might consider
The Raiders, Browns, Titans, Giants and Jets are front-runners for the No. 1 pick. What would they do with the top selection?

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Our guide to every Week 16 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions and what's at stake
Must-win game for Lions? Can Dallas still make the postseason? Picks, predictions and stats for every Week 16 game.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll, holiday gifts for each team
The Hurricanes, Wild and Oilers moved up in our rankings, and the Capitals and Penguins drop.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Al Hilal star Neves
Manchester United have been put on alert as Al Hilal midfielder Rúben Neves wants to return to the Premier League. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Darnold shows grit after 2 INTs, rallies Seahawks
Sam Darnold overcame two crushing second-half interceptions and rallied the Seahawks from a 16-point deficit to stun the Rams and punch Seattle's ticket to the playoffs.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Puka dominates, rips refs again to cap chaotic day
After apologizing for a gesture that was "antisemitic in nature" earlier Thursday, Puka Nacua had one of the best games of his career and afterward criticized officials on social media.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

McVay: Reversed 2-point call not one I've seen
Rams coach Sean McVay questioned a crucial 2-point conversion that allowed the Seahawks to tie Thursday night's score midway through the fourth quarter, saying after Los Angeles' 38-37 OT loss that he had "never quite seen anything like what happened."

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Bickerstaff says ref Goble entered game with bias
Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff sounded off on official John Goble, saying his calls during Thursday night's game against the Mavs were "not objective."

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Sources: King, Padres agree to 3-year, $75M deal
Right-hander Michael King and the San Diego Padres agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 19, 2025

Power Rankings: Louisville in, UNC out of top 16
The Cardinals break into the poll ahead of Saturday's clash with Tennessee.

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