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Dec 11, 2025

Lakers swat away playoff talk, focus on reeling D
LeBron James and the Lakers agreed it's too early to discuss how far the Lakers can go in the postseason, especially after the Spurs exposed their already suspect perimeter defense Wednesday to eliminate L.A. from the NBA Cup.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Everything to know from Thunder and Spurs advancing to Las Vegas
The top moments, highlights and takeaways as the Thunder and Spurs won their respective games to advance to Las Vegas.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Crooks: 11-0 ISU 'battle-tested' after win vs. Iowa
Audi Crooks had another huge game in leading No. 10 Iowa State past in-state rival and No. 11 Iowa on Wednesday. After the win, which kept the Cyclones undefeated at 11-0, Crooks said, "I feel like now we're officially battle-tested."

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Curry (thigh) expected to return Fri. vs. Wolves
Warriors star Stephen Curry, who has missed the past five games because of a bruised thigh, is expected to return Friday against the Wolves.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

OKC rolls again, ties 73-win Dubs with 24-1 start
The Thunder punched their ticket to Las Vegas with a 49-point blowout of the Suns in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals, matching the 2015-16 Warriors for the best 25-game start in NBA history at 24-1.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Sources: NWSL voting on extra funds to pay stars
The NWSL's Board of Governors is in advanced discussions about implementing a new roster mechanism that would allow each team to pay star players significant salaries beyond the current salary cap, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 11, 2025

Suns' Allen ejected after shoving OKC's Holmgren
Suns guard Grayson Allen was ejected from an NBA Cup quarterfinal game against Oklahoma City on Wednesday night after he shoved Thunder center Chet Holmgren and knocked him to the floor.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

UWCL talking points: Chelsea eye top 4, what's happened to PSG?
Emily Keogh, Yash Thakur and Sam Marsden answer some of our burning questions after the fifth round of the UEFA Women's Champions League action.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Live updates as Lakers host Spurs; Thunder on to Las Vegas
The NBA Cup quarterfinals continue Wednesday night, when the Oklahoma City Thunder square off with the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs take on Los Angeles Lakers. Follow along for live updates.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

UCL talking points: Liverpool better without Salah? Will Alonso be sacked?
Have Liverpool found a blueprint for life without Mo Salah? How long will Xabi Alonso be given at Madrid? ESPN's experts answer all the burning questions from UCL Matchday 6.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Fired Moore in custody, suspect in alleged assault
Sherrone Moore was in police custody Wednesday night as a suspect in an alleged assault, just hours after he was fired as Michigan's football coach for having what the school said was an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member."

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

What to make of the Mets losing Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz on back-to-back days
Losing two faces of the franchise to free agency might feel like a gut punch, but is it a disaster for the Mets or part of a larger plan?

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Impressive win for Man City provides more doubts on Alonso's future at Madrid
Manchester City get a huge win against Real Madrid in the Champions League, which only puts Madrid boss Xabi Alonso under more pressure.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Man Utd's UWCL ambitions tempered by OL Lyonnes' brilliance
Man United might want to be a powerhouse, but OL Lyonnes showed just how far they have to go.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Ex-UM coach Moore detained by police after firing
Sherrone Moore, who was fired as Michigan's head football coach Wednesday, was detained by police and then turned over for investigation into potential charges.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Herbert: Hand sore but X-rays were mostly clean
Chargers QB Justin Herbert said postgame X-rays on his fractured left hand came back "clean for the most part," calling the tests after Monday night's win over the Eagles precautionary.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Live updates as Suns face Thunder for a spot in Las Vegas
The NBA Cup quarterfinals continue Wednesday night, when the Oklahoma City Thunder square off with the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs take on Los Angeles Lakers. Follow along for live updates.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Madrid players back Xabi '100%' amid pressure
Xabi Alonso said he understood whistles from the Bernabéu crowd after Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday, while insisting there was "nothing to criticize" in his team's performance.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

NFL memo outlines priorities for new referee CBA
NFL teams were informed in a memo Wednesday that the collective bargaining agreement between the league and NFL Referees Association expires at the end of May, making this current season the final one of the existing agreement.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Joe Buck joins father, wins HOF's Frick Award
Broadcaster Joe Buck becomes the 50th recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, joining his father as the only father-son duo honored by the Hall of Fame.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Sources: Lakers using regular court in NBA Cup QF
The Lakers will host the Spurs on their standard court in the NBA Cup quarterfinals Wednesday, rather than their bright yellow alternative Cup court, which had been flagged for its slippery surface, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

NBA Futures: Thunder remain championship favorites ahead of Nuggets, Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to repeat as champions, with Denver and Houston next in line.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Rankings for Week 15
Rankings for each position in PPR and IDP formats, as well as Eric Karabell's superflex ranks.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Buzz: Is Josh Allen or Dak Prescott the more consistent QB?
What do the numbers say about the Dak Prescott, Josh Allen, and other top QBs heading into Week 15?

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

U-M fires Moore for inappropriate relationship
Michigan has fired coach Sherrone Moore following an investigation that found "credible evidence" he was engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Fowler and Graziano: Buzz on Daniel Jones, falling contenders and head coach candidates
What effect will Jones' injury have on the offseason QB market? How many coaching jobs could be open? Here's the latest intel heading into Week 15.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

NFL playoff clinching scenarios: Which teams can secure a berth in Week 15?
Zero teams have clinched a playoff spot this NFL season. Here's how three of them could get into the postseason in Week 15.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Bucs activate receivers Evans, McMillan from IR
The Buccaneers have activated wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan from injured reserve, giving both players a chance to make their returns to the lineup Thursday night against the Falcons.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Panic or patience? Debating how concerned Mets should be after departures of Alonso, Diaz
Losing two faces of the franchise to free agency might feel like a gut punch, but is it a disaster for the Mets or part of a larger plan?

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

MLB offseason grades: Did O's overpay for Pete Alonso?
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

MLB winter meetings updates, rumors: Alonso joins O's on surprising five-year deal
Here's everything you need from Orlando as trade speculation and free agency buzz continues to swirl.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Rivers an option to start; Colts in wait-see mode
The Colts will wait to see how this week of practice goes before deciding who will start Sunday at quarterback but Philip Rivers, 44, is under serious consideration.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

NCAA: Ex-Dons player shared info with bettor
The NCAA accused a former men's basketball player at the University of San Francisco of knowingly sharing information about his statistics in upcoming games with a player at a different school who was betting on his stats on daily fantasy sites.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Browns' Sanders focused on Bears, nothing else
Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who was named the team's starter for the remainder of the season on Monday by coach Kevin Stefanski, says he's focused only on this week's opportunity against the Bears.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Sources: O's, Alonso finalizing 5-year, $155M deal
First baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Wilbon: Scott changed the language of sports
ESPN's Stuart Scott changed the way we talked about sports, and in doing so put himself on ESPN's Mount Rushmore, writes Michael Wilbon.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Jahmyr Gibbs, Maxx Crosby crowned Madden NFL 26's November Players of the Month
EA Sports also released its latest Team of the Week for Madden NFL 26.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Should you expect LeBron's numbers to improve after slow start?
Andre Snellings digs into the numbers and explains what has to happen for LeBron to get back on track, and what the chances are of that happening this season.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

QB Daniels (elbow) shelved again, out vs. Giants
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels aggravated his elbow injury on a hit against the Vikings and will not play in Week 15 against the Giants.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Mavs' Lively to have season-ending foot surgery
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will undergo season-ending surgery on his right foot to address lingering discomfort, the team announced Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Kelce: Stumped trying to find fix for performance
Travis Kelce said on the "New Heights" podcast that he is struggling to find the answers for his play this season.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

The Premier League teen everyone's talking about? He's a Fulham academy product
Less than a year after his first league start, Josh King is earning praise from sporting directors and agents alike.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Week 14 only added more chaos to the NFL playoff race -- "a bookmaker's dream"
Week 14 "set the tone" for many NFL teams as Super Bowl favorites faltered and underdogs picked up steam.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Early Week 15 bets: Patriots over Bills, Lions to cover in shootout with Rams
What lines offered value once odds came out? Here are five games we're eyeing for bets going into Week 15.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Who's No. 1 in the boys' 2026, 2027, 2028 recruiting classes?
Are Tyran Stokes, Marcus Spears Jr. and A.J. Williams secure at the top of their respective classes?

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Fowler and Graziano: Leaguewide buzz on Daniel Jones, falling contenders and head coach candidates
What effect will Jones' injury have on the offseason QB market? How many coaching jobs could be open? Here's the latest NFL intel heading into Week 15.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Consider the facts about these seven players and feel bold setting a playoff lineup
Liz Loza provides facts on players about whom you may have mixed feelings in win-or-go-home playoff matchups.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

?? How Colts signed Philip Rivers out of retirement
Philip Rivers hasn't taken a snap since 2020, but he might be about to enter a playoff race against elite defenses.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Sirianni on possibly benching Hurts: 'Ridiculous'
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said quarterback Jalen Hurts is "absolutely" his starter for Sunday's game against the Raiders and called it "ridiculous" when asked about the possibility of making a change at some point this season.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

2025 boxing top 100: Crawford, Inoue, Usyk lead rankings
Andreas Hale picks the top 100 fighters in men's boxing, including champions, top contenders and a lot of new faces.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Best fits for top potential pitching trade candidates
A number of teams have the need and means to trade for a starting pitcher this winter.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

MLB winter meetings updates, rumors: Will there be a blockbuster move on the final day?
Here's everything you need from Orlando as trade speculation and free agency buzz continues to swirl.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

A trade for the No. 1 pick?! Let's project next year's first round in Yates' updated NFL mock draft
Which teams need a quarterback? Could Ohio State dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the opening 32 picks of next year's draft.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Petr Yan's upset win disrupts nearly the entire top 10
Yan regains the UFC men's bantamweight title and rearranges the ESPN P4P rankings.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Army-Navy: Inside the many traditions of America's Game
From the "prisoner exchange" to a Presidential visit, there's plenty of spectacle beyond the game itself.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

The hope and heroism of Army safety Larry Pickett Jr.
In August, Pickett Jr. and his family came upon a terrifying scene: power lines down, a car on fire and a man close to death.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

WNBA star Wilson earns AP Female Athlete of Year
A'ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for the first time

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Yates' new NFL mock draft: 32 first-round pick predictions for 2026 -- including one big trade
Which teams need a quarterback? Could Ohio State dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the opening 32 picks of next year's draft.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

5 early lessons of men's basketball season: Real vs. pretend contenders, more
Michigan is better than expected. Kentucky is worse. And Duke headlines an ACC that looks as if it's "back."

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Women's Power Rankings: Unbeaten Hawkeyes, Cyclones enter top 10 ahead of Jimmy V matchup
The total number of Cy-Hawk meetings is in dispute. What is not: Both teams are unbeaten, and in the top-10.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

The first 'Hail Mary': An iconic Cowboys moment and a 50-year Vikings beef
Fifty years after Roger Staubach's Hail Mary, Vikings defenders swear Drew Pearson pushed off.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

NFL Week 15 buzz: What we're hearing about Daniel Jones, the upcoming coaching carousel and more
What effect will Jones' injury have on the offseason QB market? How many coaching jobs could be open? Here's the latest NFL intel heading into Week 15.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Final Olympic hockey roster predictions for U.S., Canada, more: Which NHL stars make it?
The NHL is back at the Games. Here's our final look at which players will make the cut for the big five.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Inside the Colts' signing of Philip Rivers out of retirement
Philip Rivers hasn't taken a snap since 2020, but he might be about to enter a playoff race against elite defenses.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

How each of the 12 College Football Playoff teams could win the national title
Bill Connelly breaks down the path to victory for every team -- and what will hold each of them back.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

We made score picks for every postseason CFB game
We made predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup. Check back to see how we fared.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

If Liverpool replace Salah, they have to go big and sign one of these guys
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah could be on the way out in January, and the club have to think big if they want to replace his goals and assist numbers.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

VAR Review: Why was Konate's goal ruled out and why did it take so long?
Liverpool had a goal disallowed for handball vs. Inter Milan but the review took ages. What happened?

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Ten (maybe 11) players to watch at NCAA volleyball tournament's Sweet 16
The NCAA volleyball tournament is down to its final 16 teams, and Olivia Babcock, Rebekah Allick and Logan Lednicky are among the players who will help determine who makes the cut to the final four.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

How Derik Queen became the Pelicans' future after a shocking draft-night trade
Queen, the face of a controversial trade, is tasked with rescuing a franchise that is experiencing another difficult campaign

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

NBA Power Rankings: What is each team's biggest weakness?
NBA insiders break down the latest Power Rankings, evaluating all 30 teams as the Emirates NBA Cup heats up.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: AC Milan make contact over move for Liverpool's Alisson
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is a target for AC Milan. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea and Real Madrid eye Nottingham Forest's Murillo
Real Madrid and Chelsea are monitoring Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Chris Paul's 'get-better mentality' paved the way for OKC's dominance
Paul only spent one season in OKC but left a lasting impression on reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

2025 boxing top 100: Crawford, Shakur, Inoue lead rankings
Andreas Hale picks the top 100 fighters in men's boxing, including champions, top contenders and a lot of new faces.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Previewing the NBA Cup quarterfinals
Our NBA insiders break down Spurs-Lakers and Suns-Thunder.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Knicks, closer to an identity, reach NBA Cup semis
The Knicks advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas with a convincing 117-101 victory over the Raptors on Tuesday night, their eighth victory in nine games.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Dybantsa, Wright fuel huge BYU rally vs. Clemson
Behind the largest second-half comeback in program history, one fueled by AJ Dybantsa and capped by Robert Wright III, BYU took down Clemson, 67-64, in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday night.

ESPN Sports
Dec 10, 2025

Sources: Tigers give Finnegan 2-year, $19M pact
Kyle Finnegan, 34, and the Tigers are in agreement on a two-year, $19 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday, confirming a report. Detroit keeps a key bullpen piece as it seeks a third straight playoff appearance.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Highlights, top moments as Knicks, Magic punch tickets to Vegas
Here are the top moments and highlights from the NBA Cup quarterfinals as the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks advanced to Las Vegas.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Big 12 commish: Irish AD's behavior 'egregious'
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark took issue Tuesday with Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua's criticism this week of the ACC, calling his behavior "egregious."

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Slot wonders if Salah thinks he 'made a mistake'
Liverpool coach Arne Slot questioned whether Mohamed Salah should be the one to initiate a conversation with him following his explosive interview at the weekend.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Minority owners target Ishbia's stake in filing
A filing in a lawsuit against Mat Ishbia includes new financial details that two Suns minority owners say could threaten Ishbia's majority ownership.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Spurs rule Wemby out for Cup game vs. Lakers
Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out for Wednesday night's NBA Cup quarterfinal game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Not a 'layup': USA clash could be the most hyped in Socceroos history
Australia's game against the United States won't be the biggest World Cup match that the Socceroos have ever played -- but it might be the most hyped.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Vindication? Liverpool earns Slot much-needed win amid Salah saga
In a week dominated by the fallout created by Mo Salah's comments, Arne Slot and Liverpool showed plenty of resolve in beating Inter 1-0 in the Champions League.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Predicting the top 5 picks in the 2026 MLB draft after White Sox win lottery
With Chicago landing the No. 1 overall pick for next summer, let's see how the start of the first round could go down.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Wolfsburg's wastefulness opens door for Madrid to join UWCL contenders
Former powerhouse Wolfsburg's campaign is unraveling, while Real Madrid look poised to finish top-four in the UWCL table.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

White Sox win draft lottery, will pick 1st in 2026
The White Sox, who had the best odds to win the 2026 MLB draft lottery, will pick first in next summer's draft, followed by the Rays at No. 2 and Twins at No. 3.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Paul 'at peace with everything' after Clips ouster
Chris Paul said he's "at peace with everything" and is excited for what's next following his stunning ouster from the LA Clippers earlier this month.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

White Sox win 2026 MLB draft lottery! Here's a mini-mock draft predicting the top 5 picks
With Chicago landing the No. 1 overall pick for next summer, let's see how the start of the first round could go down.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Jimmy V Men's Classic guide: Breaking down BYU, UConn wins
BYU and UConn pulled off close victories against Clemson and Florida in the 2025 Jimmy V Men's Classic.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Jimmy V Men's Classic guide: Keys to UConn-Florida, breaking down BYU's comeback
Which of the last two national champs will take the second game of the night? Plus, an BYU's electric comeback win.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Jimmy V Men's Classic guide: What to watch in BYU-Clemson, UConn-Florida
Can the Huskies hold off the Gators in a battle of recent national champions? Here are the keys to their game, as well as the Cougars' matchup vs. the Tigers.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Live updates from Heat-Magic NBA Cup quarterfinal
The NBA Cup quarterfinals are underway between the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic, then New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors. Follow along for live updates.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Live updates from Knicks-Raptors NBA Cup quarterfinal; Magic advance to Vegas
The NBA Cup quarterfinals are underway between the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic, then New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors. Follow along for live updates.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

AD: ACC social media campaign 'targeted' Irish
Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua says the ACC engaged in a "targeted" social media campaign against the school's football team for College Football Playoff consideration.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Petr Yan climbs back to top at flyweight and isn't the only new No. 1
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Lando Norris isn't an F1 'badass.' His vulnerability makes him a unique champion
In a sport where athletes are expected to be "badass," newly crowned F1 champion Lando Norris' openness to talking about his emotions is a rarity.

ESPN Sports
Dec 09, 2025

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye Schlotterbeck, Singo
Liverpool are reportedly looking to improve their defense. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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