Hammon 'thrilled' to be back in WNBA with Aces

Becky Hammon called the chance to be a head coach in a league where she spent 16 seasons as a player a great opportunity. "This is where I come from, and I wouldn't be me without the W."

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Can Georgia finally get past Alabama? Previewing the 2022 CFP title game

Georgia and Alabama will once again meet in the national title game. Here's the first look at the matchup between the SEC foes.

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Buccaneers rule out JPP, Barrett, activate Evans

The Buccaneers will be without outside linebackers Shaq Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul against the Jets but are getting wide receiver Mike Evans off the reserve/COVID-19 list.

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Sources: Cousins tests positive, out vs. Packers

Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Vikings will be without their starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Packers.

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CU assistant coach loses 'everything' in wildfires

Colorado assistant football coach Mark Smith said that "every material possession we had today is now gone" after his house was among the hundreds to be consumed by flames in the Colorado wildfires that started Thursday.

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Sources: Cavs acquiring Rondo in Lakers trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade Denzel Valentine to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Rajon Rondo, sources told ESPN.

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Bracketology: Missouri, LSU climb after upsets

South Carolina remains No. 1 overall in the final 68-team projection of 2021.

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What Becky Hammon's hire means for the WNBA, the Las Vegas Aces and the NBA

Becky Hammon is expected to be named Las Vegas' new coach. What kind of coaching style will she bring to the Aces, who still seek their first title?

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Ter Stegen in midfield? LaLiga's teams may have to get creative amid COVID rise

LaLiga's approach to rising COVID cases among its clubs is simple: the games must go on, unlike in England. Not everyone's happy about it.

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NFL Week 17 betting nuggets: Can Jacksonville shock again as double-digit underdog?

Betting notes and trends heading into the biggest games of the weekend.

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NBA roundtable: The very best moments of 2021 -- and what to expect in 2022

With two days remaining in 2021, our NBA insiders reflect on the best moments of the year and look ahead to 2022.

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How Josh Heupel brought hope back to a beleaguered Tennessee fan base

It's been a mostly lost decade for Tennessee football, filled with on-field disappointment and off-field drama. And while plenty of fans were skeptical about Josh Heupel when he was hired last year, he's quickly turned them into believers.

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Why 2021 was such a pivotal year of loss and change in baseball

Every year is a death, but this year felt accelerated. Baseball will move forward, but without the comfort of many of the elders we had leaned upon.

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Midseason awards: 2021-22's best players, transfers and matches so far

At the halfway point of the season, it's a good time to pause and reflect on the teams, players and matches that have defined 2021-22 to date.

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Chelsea and Liverpool in last-chance saloon to challenge Man City

Chelsea take on Liverpool Sunday, and both teams know only a victory will give them a realistic shot at the title.

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Inside the wild week that took Rutgers from vacation mode to the Gator Bowl

How the most improbable matchup of the bowl season came together in only nine days, and how Rutgers was able to mobilize so quickly.

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Meet the Michigan defensive coordinator with Georgia roots who changed the Wolverines

Mike Macdonald, who went to Georgia and started his career under Mark Richt, left John Harbaugh's Ravens to work with Jim at Michigan this year. The defensive turnaround has been immediate.

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7 gallons of mayonnaise. How many french fries? What it could take to pull off bowl season's food celebrations

From mayo dumps to french fry baths, these bowl game celebrations might add to (or spoil) your appetite.

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Boxing's best of 2021: Canelo Alvarez, Fury-Wilder 3 and a wild year of upsets

A look back at the best fights, fighters, knockouts and prospects in the world of boxing in 2021.

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Japanese high school team's bizarre free kick routine goes viral

Congratulations are due to the Takagawa Gakuen High School soccer team, which has gone viral thanks a truly inspired bit of set-piece silliness.

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Best soccer images of 2021: Messi's joy, tears, then joy again

With 2022 on the horizon, it is a chance to take stock and look back at the past year. Here are the best images of 2021, as chosen by Getty and AFP.

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Rankings: NFL Week 17

Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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NFL betting awards watch: Aaron Rodgers out front, can Tom Brady catch him?

Entering the final two weeks of the NFL's regular season, Doug Kezirian breaks down the main candidates in the MVP race and looks at other awards races to watch heading into Week 17.

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'I knew I needed more help': Vikings' Dakota Dozier details his battle with COVID-19

The Vikings guard was hospitalized for three days. This is what he went through, in his words.

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How Jake Paul led Amanda Serrano toward stardom -- and a megafight she has wanted for years

Amanda Serrano has been boxing professionally for over 12 years. But she has never gotten the attention she's getting today, and she has Jake Paul to thank for it.

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Why the transfer market and spending continue to be shrouded in secrecy

The agent behind Cristiano Ronaldo's and Pep Guardiola's biggest moves says the sport needs more transparency.

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Eagles separate QBs to protect against COVID

With the number of COVID-19 cases surging across the country and the NFL, the Eagles are keeping their QBs in separate rooms at the NovaCare Complex.

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Tech foul: Brady says tablet toss led to warning

Tom Brady said on his "Let's Go!" podcast that the NFL warned him that he will be fined if he throws another Microsoft Surface, as he did in the Buccaneers' Week 15 loss to the Saints.

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OKC's coach and star rookie in COVID protocols

Thunder coach Mark Daigneault is in the league's health and safety protocols, as is rookie Josh Giddey, who is among five OKC players in the COVID-19 protocols.

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Best of '21: Ohtani named AP's top male athlete

After a unanimous MVP season that saw him dominate at the plate and on the mound, Angels star Shohei Ohtani has been named the AP's male athlete of the year.

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Durant, Irving, Aldridge clear protocols for Nets

The Nets, who recently had more than 10 players enter the NBA's health and safety protocols at the same time, get back Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and LaMarcus Aldridge, though Irving still can't play in New York.

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OC: Bennett gives UGA best shot to beat U-M

Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken said Tuesday that QB Stetson Bennett gives the Bulldogs their best shot to beat Michigan.

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Ronaldo to Barca! Vinicius for Ballon d'Or! Why Spain has day of prank stories

Anyone reading a Spanish report on Tuesday of Cristiano Ronaldo's desire to join Barcelona would struggle to believe it -- and they'd be right to.

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Barca complete Torres signing from Man City

Barcelona have completed the signing of winger Ferran Torres from Manchester City, it was announced on Tuesday.

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HS basketball game in Minneapolis honors Floyd

The first George Floyd Jr. Memorial Holiday Classic, a basketball game between a Minneapolis high school and Floyd's alma mater in Texas, will be held Tuesday night in Floyd's honor.

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'They still owe me': Mike Leach ready to face Texas Tech for first time since firing

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach wants to make a statement to "the crooks at the top" at Texas Tech in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

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Week 17 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus we picked non-QB MVPs for every team

Justin Jefferson is making history with Minnesota, Jonathan Taylor has led a Colts resurgence, and Maxx Crosby has helped keep the Raiders alive in the playoff hunt.

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Orange Bowl will be 'smashmouth' football, and that's just fine with Michigan's OC

It has been a long three years in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for Josh Gattis, as his hire was questioned in the beginning, decried in the middle and now, finally, celebrated. This was a year of vindication, and he's not questioning what comes next.

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The top MMA fighters, fight, finish and memorable moments of 2021

Kamaru Usman and Julianna Peña highlight a year worthy of ESPN superlatives.

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Ridder, Corral, Pickett, Willis, Howell, Strong: Meet the QBs in the 2022 NFL draft

The signal-callers in April's draft are still fighting to get to the top of the board. Here's what you need to know about each.

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How an indie rocker's crush on Ronald Acuna Jr. helped inspire one of the best albums of 2021

One of this year's most critically acclaimed records has a love song -- all about the superstar outfielder on the world champion Atlanta Braves.

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Lanning to call plays for Georgia defense vs. U-M

Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning is headed to Oregon as the Ducks' new head coach, but he'll first call defensive plays for the Bulldogs in Friday's game against Michigan in a College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl.

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NBA Power Rankings: New Year's resolutions for all 30 teams

Our experts break down how all 30 teams can improve in 2022.

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The most indispensable player for all 32 NHL teams

From clutch goalies to star goal scorers to rugged defenseman, every team has that one guy it can't afford to lose. We identify the indispensable player on every team.

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Has Tua Tagovailoa shown the Dolphins enough to build their future around him?

Miami has the resources to make a bold move at QB or keep adding help for its young starter. Tagovailoa's progress could make the decision easy.

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'I just gotta go out there and play': Saints rookie QB Ian Book ready for NFL debut

Book is set to take his first NFL snaps after Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian tested positive for COVID-19.

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Pulisic, Aubameyang, Pogba among players who need a January move

Some need to play, while others are entering the final six months of their contract and may choose to go now. Which stars should move in January?

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Women's hoops: South Carolina, Louisville remain 1-2 as conference play arrives

As league play starts, we'll find out which team's nonconference records are legitimate. What are the biggest questions in each Power 5 conference?

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Men's hoops: Baylor stays No. 1 and biggest questions in top conferences

The first two months of the 2021-22 season have been fun, but also raise some questions.

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'He made heavy light and made hard easy': Homer Jordan's Clemson legacy 40 years later

A familiar face is a welcome sight at Clemson home games. It's been 40 years since Homer Jordan led the Tigers to their first national championship but his impact on the program lives on to this day.

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Notable Bets: 21 wild wagers from 2021

David Purdum recaps the year in sports betting, highlighting the most memorable wagers of 2021.

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Sources: Collins 1 of 10 Hawks in COVID protocol

The Hawks have 10 players in the NBA's health and safety protocols with John Collins and Jalen Johnson being the latest on the list, sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

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College football bowl season takeaways: Analysis of every game

Our staff breaks down the entire bowl season with analysis from every game.

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Sources: Giants plan to bring back Judge, Jones

The Giants are planning to bring back head coach Joe Judge and quarterback Daniel Jones for the 2022 season, league sources tell ESPN.

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Chiefs TE Kelce still in protocol, out vs. Steelers

The Chiefs will be without tight end Travis Kelce for Sunday's game against the Steelers as the Pro Bowler failed to test out of COVID-19 protocols.

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AB closing in on $1 million in contract incentives

Antonio Brown is in striking distance of making $1 million in contract incentives over the final three games of the regular season.

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Week 16 fantasy PPR and non-PPR rankings

Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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Inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements.

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Follow live: Packers look for fourth straight win with Browns in town

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Schroder among nine Celtics out due to protocols

Guard Dennis Schroder is one of nine Celtics who will be out for Saturday's showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks because of health and safety protocols.

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Chargers' Ekeler out Sunday after positive test

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler announced he again tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and that he will miss Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.

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Sources: Wolves' Russell enters COVID protocols

Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell has entered the NBA's health and safety protocols, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

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Sources: Cavs extend Bickerstaff through '26-27

Amid a dramatic franchise transformation, Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff has agreed on a long-term extension that will keep him under contract through the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday.

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Houston loses top scorer Sasser (toe) for season

Houston's Marcus Sasser, the team's leading scorer at 17.7 points per game, announced on Friday night that he is done for the season.

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49ers John Lynch 'accidentally' liked a tweet trolling quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo

49ers GM John Lynch's Christmas Eve involved him liking a tweet trolling Garoppolo -- in the middle of church.

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Source: Saints signing Bortles to back up Book

The Saints are signing veteran quarterback Blake Bortles to back up rookie Ian Book for Monday night's game against the Dolphins, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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Washington's Everett involved in fatal car crash

Washington Football Team safety Deshazor Everett was the driver in a fatal, one-car crash Thursday night that killed the vehicle's passenger, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

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Lions QB Goff 'unlikely' to play against Falcons

After testing positive for COVID-19 on Monday, Lions quarterback Jared Goff is considered "highly unlikely" to play against the Falcons, according to coach Dan Campbell.

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'He made me better': Inside the impact of a late sports psychologist at Alabama, Georgia and beyond

Trevor Moawad's lessons are still being felt by Nick Saban, Kirby Smart, Jimbo Fisher, Mike Locksley, JT Daniels, Russell Wilson and more.

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NFL Week 16 betting nuggets: Chicago's spread woes

Notes and trends heading into the biggest games of the weekend.

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What to know for Week 16: Score picks, bold predictions, playoff implications, key stats and more

What to watch for in every game. Bold predictions. Playoff race implications. Fantasy advice. Key stats to know. And, of course, final score picks. It's all here for Week 16.

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As COVID-19 causes Premier League chaos, focus turns to convincing vaccine-hesitant players

Amid another surge, how has the Premier League found itself in a situation where games are postponed and with surprisingly low vaccination rates?

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Premier League without VAR: The winners and losers

Fans always argue about which teams benefit from VAR decisions, and this season we aim to find the answer.

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Tennessee, Michigan State, USC all moving up in men's field

Tennessee is on the move after its big win over Arizona, while Michigan State and USC are ascending as well.

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The 2021 stories that will shape boxing in 2022: From Tyson Fury and Canelo Alvarez to ... yes, Jake Paul

Some of the big fights, upsets and surprises this year set up a very interesting 2020 in boxing.

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Can Colts' Jonathan Taylor run his way to NFL MVP?

Does Taylor have a legit case to be the MVP over QBs Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes?

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Ron Wolfley, the voice of the Arizona Cardinals, 'just sounds like football'

Wolfley's husky voice and unique catch phrases -- "Kurt Warner can throw a Twinkie into a toaster" -- were born from painful memories and a love of literature.

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Premier League without VAR: The winners and losers

Fans always argue about which teams get better of the VAR decisions in the Premier League, and this season we aim to find the definitive answer.

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Despite rocky seasons for Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson, 2022 offers a brighter future

No one said the franchise-savior business was easy. The top two picks of the 2021 draft have struggled but all is not lost.

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How Gritty saved Christmas for Philadelphia couple

A Philadelphia couple had their special, homemade wreath, modeled after the Flyers' mascot, knicked barely a week before Christmas. This time, it wasn't Rudolph or Santa saving Christmas or a Magi bearing the gift.

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What you need to know ahead of the 2022 World Junior Championships

Can Owen Power make history for Canada? What has to happen for the U.S. to repeat? We break it all down.

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Transfer window preview: Mbappe to Madrid? Haaland to leave Dortmund?

The transfer window is nearly open. Who will come in? Who will go?

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What makes Man City, Real Madrid so good? It's all in the transitions

Man City excel, PSG are slow, and it may have cost Solskjaer his Man United job. Transition play, or moving the ball quickly, is the key to victory.

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NFL betting market watch: Jets could be favored for first time in 26 games

The Jets' lengthy streak of being the underdog could come to an end against the Jaguars.

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What's wrong with the Titans? Turnovers and lack of offense have been culprit

Tennessee's struggles hit a peak over the four-game stretch that started with a stunning loss to the Houston Texans.

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Hamilton or Verstappen: Who is ESPN's F1 driver of the year?

Fans are still debating who deserved the F1 title more -- Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen. Laurence Edmondson gives his verdict in his breakdown of the top 10 drivers of the year.

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Ramos shown 27th red card of his career, but he's still way off world record

Sergio Ramos took just three appearances for Paris Saint-Germain to be shown his first red card while at the club, taking his career total on 27.

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Community work of 49ers' Arik Armstead an 'inspiration'

The defensive tackle is committed to several projects off the field.

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College football bowl season takeaways: Analysis of every game

Our staff breaks down the entire bowl season with analysis from every game.

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Bundesliga at the halfway stage: Bayern Munich peerless

With the first half of the Bundesliga season complete, Bayern Munich look set for a 10th straight title. ESPN's Derek Rae breaks down the Hinrunde.

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What will Olympic hockey rosters look like without NHL players?

In the aftermath of the NHL-NHLPA decision, here's who could make the teams, and what countries have emerged as the new favorites.

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NCAA volleyball championship: How Wisconsin won, tournament highs and more

Our analysts break down Wisconsin's first national title and the state of college volleyball, and they take a brief look at the 2022 season.

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What we can learn about momentum in sports from science, love, religion and a TV star

The word gets tossed around a lot, but is momentum real? One reporter went looking for answers, finding small clues in increasingly unlikely places.

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No Messi and no money: Xavi and Barcelona's young stars have nothing to lose

The superclub is on the brink of financial ruin, lost Lionel Messi to PSG and is on a fifth manager in less than two years. The only way is up.

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Okamoto: The fights I want to see in 2022

UFC title fights, rematches fill the wish list of most desirable fights for the coming year.

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Week 16 rankings

Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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Rebounding guards, positionless play and the Ionescu effect: Why we're seeing more triple-doubles than ever

We've already had more triple-doubles this season than in all of 2020-21. Most of them have been by guards. Is it the Sabrina Ionescu effect?

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Messi and Ronaldo end 2021 as Barca and Juve's top scorers

Yes, you read that correctly: Messi and Ronaldo have each finished 2021 as top scorers for their former clubs despite both moving in the summer.

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Inside Aaron Rodgers' historic pursuit of Brett Favre's record

Rodgers is on the verge of breaking a record he never thought he could touch. Here's how he's done it.

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How Premier League fans put rivalries aside to tackle food poverty

Outside Premier League grounds, fans are joining together to help those in need of help, regardless of club affiliations and rivalries.

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Jackson State LB arrested in COVID-19 scheme

Federal authorities have arrested Jackson State LB Abdul-Malik McClain and are accusing him of defrauding the government of hundreds of thousands of dollars in a COVID-19-related benefits scheme while he was at USC.

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Bringing the heat: WFT to bring benches on road

Washington will bring its own heated benches for Tuesday night's game in Philadelphia and the remaining road games on its scheduled. Last week the Cowboys had benches shipped to FedEx Field for a game at Washington.

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HS junior QB signs four-figure endorsement deal

Jaden Rashada, a junior at Pittsburg (California) High School who is ESPN's top-rated dual-threat quarterback in the 2023 recruiting class, will be paid a four-figure sum to help promote a recruiting app company via social media posts.

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Big East COVID forfeits up to 3 as Hoyas cancel

Georgetown will forfeit Wednesday's game vs. Providence because of COVID-19 issues within the Hoyas' men's basketball program. It will be the third Big East game to result in a forfeit in the past week.

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Why the NHL hit pause on the season now, and what comes next

How will teams get "unpaused"? Will there be a change in protocols? How does this impact the Olympics? We dive into the big questions here.

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What to know about the NFL's overhauled COVID-19 protocols: Will less testing stabilize the season?

The NFL had more positive COVID-19 tests in Week 15 than in the previous 14 weeks combined. What is the league doing about it, will tweaks to protocols help and what's next?

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Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Amanda Serrano makes a big move after impressive win

Amanda Serrano, boxing's only seven-division champ, took over the No. 2 spot in ESPN's women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings.

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NFL betting awards watch: Jonathan Taylor enters the MVP conversation

Following a very strange week in the NFL, Doug Kezirian breaks down the main candidates in the MVP race and looks at other awards races to watch heading into Week 16.

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Belgium's kitsch Christmas cards are a gift for all to share

Stars of Belgium's men's and women's national teams posed for delightfully odd festive photos that you can download and send as Christmas cards.

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NFL Power Rankings: Rating the job security of every head coach, from safe to on the hot seat

Vic Fangio's job status in Denver could go either way, Kliff Kingsbury seems to be safe in Arizona and Matt Nagy's days in Chicago look numbered.

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PG has 25 in return as elbow takes some 'stingers'

LA Clippers star Paul George returned Monday against the Spurs after missing five games with a right elbow sprain.

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Quinn: NFL needs to check its refs, not our coach

After the Bears were hit with five personal fouls -- including a rare flag against coach Matt Nagy for arguing about a call -- in Monday night's loss to the Vikings, Robert Quinn said the NFL needs "to go check the refs they hire and not our coach."

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FIFA president: 'Majority' back biennial World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday that he believes he has majority backing for his biennial World Cup plan.

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NHL to break early for holidays amid COVID spike

The NHL will pause its season on Wednesday, two days before its planned Christmas break, with players set to report back to team facilities on Dec. 26 and play set to resume on Dec. 27.

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Gabbert, Clausen and Rosen, oh my! Bears QB Fields in dubious company amid rough rookie season

Historically speaking, Justin Fields' numbers this season don't bode well for his future, but there's time to change course.

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Vikings' Patrick Peterson finds niche with podcast, possible post-NFL career

Peterson and his cousin Bryant McFadden have turned their podcast into a forum that serves multiple roles.

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Is there a way back for Aubameyang at Arsenal?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was supposed to lead Arsenal's renaissance. What happens now?

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Does being top of the Premier League at Christmas matter?

Though a mere three-point gap is hardly insurmountable, the omens are not good for clubs trying to stop Man City winning the title.

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Projected 2022 NFL draft order: Jags now lead the race for the No. 1 pick

Jacksonville is now favored to have the No. 1 pick, according to ESPN Football Power Index projections.

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Enjoy Joaquin while you can. Football won't be the same without him

This is likely Joaquin's final season, a farewell tour, and the 40-year-old is receiving standing ovations everywhere he goes -- for good reason.

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Are the two sides talking? Should fans be worried? Answering the latest questions on the MLB lockout

Wondering what's going on between the owners and players? Here's where baseball's immediate and long-term future stands.

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College football fans have found a new spot to gather for group therapy, debate

During a wild coaching carousel, college football fans have become enthusiastic adopters of the ability to host and moderate their own online discussions, debates or therapy sessions on Twitter Spaces.

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Why recruiting in college football has turned into a never-ending grind

Coaches are having to recruit not just potential players they want to sign, but also players already on their team, thanks to the transfer portal.

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Notable Bets: Lions' upset fuels big Sunday for sportsbooks

David Purdum recaps the weekend in betting, detailing a rough stretch for the betting public.

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NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand right now

Our experts break down all 30 teams in the final rankings before Christmas Day.

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Nets' next 2 games postponed due to COVID

The NBA has postponed the Nets' next two games because of the COVID-19 surge that has decimated Brooklyn's roster, sources told ESPN.

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76ers' lineup issues end in Pels game being ppd.

The 76ers' struggles to find eight available players due to injuries and coronavirus-related issues have led to Sunday's game against the Pelicans being postponed.

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Panthers scramble after kicker hurt in warm-ups

The Panthers ruled out kicker Zane Gonzalez, who suffered a right quad injury in pregame warm-ups for Sunday's game against the Bills.

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Stanionis steps aside, way clear for Ugas-Spence

Yordenis Ugas and Errol Spence Jr. are finalizing a deal for a welterweight title unification fight, a source said, after Eimantas Stanionis agreed to step aside from his WBA-mandated shot at Ugas.

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Lakers coach Vogel in league's COVID protocol

Lakers coach Frank Vogel is in the NBA's health and safety protocols. David Fizdale will serve as the team's coach for Sunday night's game in Chicago.

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Tiger Woods hits huge drive, makes eagle as he and son Charlie try to make a move

Tiger Woods keeps saying he doesn't have speed or distance. On Sunday, with son Charlie at the PNC Championship, it seems he has both.

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Sources: Five more Cavs positives in outbreak

Five Cavaliers players tested positive for COVID-19, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, leading to concerns they will struggle to have the minimum eight players available for Sunday night's game against the Hawks.

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Week 15 fantasy PPR and non-PPR rankings

Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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Inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

Our fantasy team provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements.

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U.S. can take away plenty of positives from low-key friendly

A winning goal from one of four debutants was among the plus points of the USMNT's win over Bosnia.

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Sources: Vaccinated NFLers may face less testing

The NFL and players' union are in talks to alter the league's COVID-19 policies that would lead to less frequent testing of vaccinated players, sources told ESPN's Dan Graziano.

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Memphis-Tennessee among virus-affected games

Saturday's men's college basketball game between Memphis and Tennessee has been postponed because of COVID-19 issues within the Tigers' program.

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Sources: Jags don't plan to pay Meyer's contract

The Jaguars don't intend to pay the remainder of Urban Meyer's four-year contract, as the team says it had cause to fire the coach, sources told ESPN's Jeff Darlington and Adam Schefter.

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HS featured on ESPN determined to be 'scam'

An investigation of Bishop Sycamore High School, which was clobbered 58-0 during a football showcase game on ESPN in August, has resulted in the school being labeled a "scam."

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College football betting nuggets: Bowl season betting trends

Notes and trends heading into bowl season.

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Aston Villa-Burnley off two hours before kickoff

Aston Villa's match against Burnley on Saturday has been postponed just a few hours before kickoff.

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Patriots-Colts rivalry reboots with Mac Jones, Carson Wentz; same high stakes

New England and Indianapolis, which met every year from 2003 to 2015, are must-see TV again in a Week 15 game with huge playoff implications.

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Week 15's biggest questions: NFL reporters give advice

Can fantasy managers rely on Taysom Hill? How should fantasy managers treat Ezekiel Elliott? Our reporters share their insight.

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How Hurricane Katrina shaped Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette

The running back credits football for being one of the few constants in his life, helping him through the turbulent aftermath of Katrina.

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Bowl season takeaways: Analysis of every game

Our staff breaks down the entire bowl season with analysis from every game.

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Transfer Talk: Aubameyang's Arsenal exit more likely in summer than in January

Arsenal are open to letting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leave in January, but a summer departure is more likely. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Year in review: The best and worst of MLS in 2021

Now that the 2021 MLS season is in the books, Jeff Carlisle looks back on the campaign to pick out its most notable moments -- for better or worse.

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Hubert Davis isn't cracking under the pressure of being North Carolina's new head coach

Davis is building his own identity, outside the very large shadows of Dean Smith and Roy Williams.

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Inside the last-minute negotiations to make Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley 2

With Tommy Fury medically unable to fight, Jake Paul's team did what they needed to do to save the show -- they paid Tyron Woodley.

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Will Derrick Lewis find redemption on the final card of 2021?

Final UFC fight card of 2021 is headlined by a collision of heavyweight knockout artists.

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Is Mike Mayock's job in jeopardy? Evaluating the Raiders general manager

With the Raiders faltering down the stretch and already needing a head coach, the former TV draft analyst could find himself out if there's a complete tear down.

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Bryant: Viewing 'King Richard' through the prism of our times

The film "King Richard" did not feel like an escape from the real-life, decadelong conflict occurring outside of the theater, but rather an extension of it.

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Mohammed Ben Sulayem elected FIA president

Mohammed Ben Sulayem of the United Arab Emirates has been elected successor to Jean Todt as the first non-European president of motorsport's world governing body, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) said on Friday.

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Rivers left in foul mood by lack of calls on Nets

Doc Rivers was left wondering how the Nets weren't called for one team foul in the fourth quarter of a 114-105 loss Thursday night, the Sixers' third in four days.

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What to know for NFL Week 15: Score picks, bold predictions, playoff implications, key stats and more

What to watch for in every game. Bold predictions. Playoff race implications. Fantasy advice. Key stats to know. And, of course, final score picks. It's all here for Week 15.

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Bernardo Silva, Marco Reus, Lynn Williams lead these unlikely MVPs 27 or over

Earlier in 2021, we celebrated players hitting their late 20s/early 30s who'sd risen to new heights. Here's a fresh list of stars meriting mention.

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Whoever Arsenal's next captain is, history tells us they won't be for long

Lacazette is "next in line" to be Arsenal's 11th captain in 16 years after Aubameyang was demoted. How long before the armband changes hands again?

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Arsenal respond to Arteta's demotion of Aubameyang

Mikel Arteta's bold decision to bench Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang paid off on Wednesday.

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WNBA mock draft: Rhyne Howard or NaLyssa Smith at No. 1 overall?

Indiana has the best odds to get the No. 1 pick in Sunday's WNBA draft lottery. The top pick could come down to the All-Americans from Kentucky and Baylor.

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Coach Tyson Fury: Joseph Parker confident ahead of Dereck Chisora rematch

Parker said he is grateful for the help of Fury in preparing for Saturday's fight against Chisora.

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Ben Simmons timeline: A look at a chaotic 2021 for the 76ers and the All-Star guard

The Sixers' All-Star guard remains engaged in a contentious holdout, one that caps off a chaotic year of playoff disappointment, a team suspension and trade talk.

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Confusion and 'manipulation': Unbroadcast team radio from the final laps in Abu Dhabi

Lewis Hamilton believed the end of the Abu Dhabi GP had been 'manipulated' -- and he wasn't the only F1 driver confused at how the final laps played out.

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Tannenbaum's QB rankings: The amazing deep-ball throws of Wilson, Herbert

Here are Mike Tannenbaum's NFL QB ratings and what he saw on the field under center this week.

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Aguero retires with great legacy that is so much more than just his iconic goal

As the soccer world reflects on Sergio Aguero's career, has his defining goal denied him the elevated status that his overall achievements deserve?

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Meet Jared Veldheer: Former Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman turned lunch man

After an 11-year NFL career, Veldheer has turned to cooking and serving food to kids that has their parents asking if they can join them for lunch.

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Pound-for-pound: After the fall of Amanda Nunes, there's a new No. 1

Julianna Peña enters ESPN women's rankings and Charles Oliveira moves up in latest men's top 10.

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Pound-for-pound rankings: Did former No. 1 Lomachenko move up after win?

Vasiliy Lomachenko is among the elite at lightweight, but where does he fall in the overall rankings?

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College football betting nuggets: Bowl season betting trends

Notes and trends heading into bowl season.

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Hamilton receives knighthood at Windsor Castle

Seven-time Formula One world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton was knighted Wednesday at Windsor Castle.

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Ricciardo still has no regrets leaving Red Bull

Daniel Ricciardo said he's never asked himself what might have been if he were still Max Verstappen's teammate.

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Soccer star Aguero retires due to heart condition

Barcelona striker and Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has announced his retirement from football at the age of 33 due to a heart condition.

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NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus offense, defense and special teams rankings

The FPI really dislikes Davis Mills and the Texans, loves Tom Brady and the Buccaneers and hasn't quite figured out T.J. Watt and the Steelers.

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Wallace won't let anyone stand in the way of what he believes anymore

Bubba Wallace has long known he is speaking on behalf of Black motorsports fans. Still, he never fully immersed himself in that responsibility -- until last year.

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College basketball realignment tracker: Which schools are changing conferences in Division I?

Nearly half of college basketball's 32 Division I conferences have pending membership changes. We're tracking them all.

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From club twirls to fist pumps to allergies, even Tiger Woods can't believe the similarities between him and his son, Charlie

Tiger Woods and his son, Charlie, have some of the same mannerisms. But you have to watch Tiger Woods watch for himself to truly understand.

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Rankings: Week 15

Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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NFL MVP watch: Is it Tom Brady vs. Aaron Rodgers?

Tom Brady is the MVP favorite, but are there better values out there? Doug Kezirian breaks down the main candidates and looks at other awards races to watch heading into Week 14.

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2021 NCAA volleyball tournament: Breaking down the final four

Louisville, Wisconsin, Pitt and Nebraska all reached the final four. But which team will win the 2021 NCAA volleyball tournament?

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MMA divisional rankings: Julianna Peña, Charles Oliveira climb into top spots

A title challenger's huge upset and a champion solidifying his position shake up the ESPN men's and women's top 10s.

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Amanda Serrano looks to match Katie Taylor's win and lock up major women's boxing showdown

Can Amanda Serrano get the win she needs this weekend and set up a one of the biggest fights in women's boxing?

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Vlahovic, Mbappe among top January transfer targets

Here are some top stars who could move when the window opens.

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Inside the Abu Dhabi GP: How F1 crowned Verstappen world champion ... twice

F1's wildest title showdown had everything -- and it might not be over just yet.

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Real Madrid's win vs. Atletico feels decisive in LaLiga title race

Real Madrid haven't won LaLiga yet, but they easily beat Atletico. PLUS: The Premier League title race heats up, and Bayern pull clear in Germany.

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College basketball Power Rankings: Baylor the new No. 1, Arizona and Alabama moving up

Another week, another No. 1 men's college basketball team as Baylor takes the top spot with its indomitable defense.

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SCNext Top 25 - The best girls' high school basketball teams

We rank the top 25 girls' high school basketball programs in the country.

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Women's college basketball Power Rankings: Which undefeated teams are NCAA title contenders?

Ten teams remain unbeaten. But this undefeated trio really has what it takes to raise the national championship trophy in 2022.

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Fantasy basketball waiver wire finds: Oubre, Rubio lead hot streaks to watch

The fantasy basketball waiver wire is never short on players who could help you fill holes in the short term or make for quality long-term investments. Here are the best free agents right now.

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The 21 best moments of the 2021 regular season

From major upsets to emotional moments and plenty of field stormings, the fans and thrills were back this season.

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'Get your popcorn ready': Quotes of the year in college football

From Kiffin and Kelly to Leach and Saban, college football coaches (and players) say the darnedest things.

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Notable Bets: Army-Navy attracts massive betting

David Purdum recaps the weekend in betting, including an incredible amount of interest in the Army-Navy game.

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Nix leaves Auburn, plans to be graduate transfer

Quarterback Bo Nix, who started the past three seasons for Auburn with up-and-down results, announced on social media Sunday night that he plans to leave the Tigers as a graduate transfer.

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KD one-ups Curry, pours in NBA season-best 51

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant went off for 51 points in Sunday's win over the Pistons, passing Stephen Curry for the most points in a game in the NBA this season.

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Current NFL playoff picture: 49ers and Colts rise, plus clinching scenarios on deck

Which teams could secure a spot next week and which teams are in trouble? Here is our postseason outlook.

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Chiefs get scoop-and-score touchdown on first play from scrimmage vs. Raiders

Mike Hughes returned a Josh Jacobs fumble 23 yards for a touchdown to give the Chiefs an early 7-0 lead.

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Seahawks' Rashaad Penny scores first TD of season, aided by stiff-arm

Penny got around the right edge, broke free with a stiff-arm and raced to the end zone for his first score since December of 2019.

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Follow live: Cowboys attempt to halt Redskins four-game win streak

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Verstappen overtakes Hamilton, wins F1 title

Max Verstappen claimed an astonishing first F1 world championship title by overtaking title rival Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of a hugely controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Heated rivals: Cowboys use own benches at WFT

The Cowboys had benches made and shipped for their road game at Washington after learning that the heated visiting benches at FedEx Field cut out during a game earlier this season.

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KC's Sneed out vs. Raiders after brother's death

The Chiefs will play Sunday against the Raiders without starting cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, whose brother was killed Friday night in Louisiana.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 14

Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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Inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements.

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Sources: Rodgers toe injury to linger all season

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' toe injury is expected to last for the remainder of the season, sources told ESPN.

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Sources: Ex-Panthers OC Brady eyes stay in NFL

Joe Brady, who was fired last Sunday as the Carolina Panthers' offensive coordinator, already has heard from multiple NFL teams, a source told ESPN.

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The world doubted Julianna Peña could beat Amanda Nunes at UFC 269, but Peña believed

Peña was a major underdog, making big promises heading into her fight against Nunes -- and then she delivered.

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Curry, chasing record, struggles in Warriors' loss

Warriors guard Stephen Curry struggled from the floor in Golden State's loss to the 76ers Saturday in Philadelphia, and as he slowly chases the NBA's all-time three-point record, he knows "it will happen when it happens."

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Sources: Lions face possible roster shortage

The Lions have placed six players on the reserve/COVID-19 list this past week and also had 12 additional players and six coaches who battled the flu, sources told ESPN, leading to a potential roster crunch ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.

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Takeaways: Stop doubting Oliveira, 2022 could be the year of O'Malley

Charles Oliveira, Kai Kara-France, Sean O'Malley and Erin Blanchfield made big statements with wins at UFC 269.

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Lomachenko did enough to earn a shot at Kambosos Jr., but will he get it?

Vasiliy Lomachenko was impressive in defeating Richard Commey, but he's still in a crowded division.

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Oliveira submits Poirier to stay undisputed champ

Charles Oliveira overcame early trouble in the first round and submitted Dustin Poirier in the third round to retain his UFC lightweight title Saturday night.

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Lomachenko defeats Commey in lightweight bout

Vasiliy Lomachenko, focused on proving he was healthy and set to earn his way back into a lightweight championship fight, defeated Richard Commey by unanimous decision on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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Adesanya-Whittaker title rematch set for Feb. 12

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and former champ Robert Whittaker will meet for a second time Feb. 12 at UFC 271 in Houston, the promotion announced.

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Penn State hires ex-Miami coach Diaz as DC

Manny Diaz, who was fired earlier this month as the head coach of the Miami Hurricanes, has been hired to be the defensive coordinator at Penn State.

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Giant leap: Ex-NFLer Strahan takes trip to space

Giants legend and TV celebrity Michael Strahan traveled to space with Jeff Bezos' rocket-launching company Saturday, a 10-minute, six-person flight that also featured the daughter of America's first astronaut.

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The lightweight division completely moves on from Khabib with Oliveira-Poirier

Oliveira defends at lightweight and Amanda Nunes at bantamweight in Saturday's two UFC title bouts.

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Steph Curry's defining moments, as described by those who know him and have tried to defend him

Curry needs just 10 3s to pass Ray Allen on the all-time 3-point list. Players and coaches commemorate the milestone with their favorite moments of Curry's career.

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Advantage Verstappen, but title clash with Hamilton too close to call

Max Verstappen starts ahead of Lewis Hamilton at the Abu Dhabi GP, but their title decider is so delicately poised it is impossible to predict which way it will go.

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Verstappen 'fully deserves' pole, says Hamilton

Max Verstappen delivered a blinding lap in Saturday's qualifying session.

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Could the Atlanta Falcons' Cordarrelle Patterson be creating a world of positionless football?

Because of his familiarity with assistants Dave Ragone and Charles London in Chicago, Cordarrelle Patterson cast his free-agent lot with Atlanta. The results have been a career-best season.

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Week 14's biggest questions: NFL reporters give advice for Sunday

Can Jarvis Landry be trusted in fantasy? Is Dak Prescott's dual-threat ability on the shelf? Our reporters share their insight.

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Verstappen vs. Hamilton: F1's title showdown as it happens

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton's F1 title showdown has captured attention worldwide. We are covering all the build-up here.

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Previewing the CFL's Grey Cup: What to know about Winnipeg-Hamilton

The CFL's 108th Grey Cup kicks off on Sunday night. Can Winnipeg finish out its amazing season with a championship, or will Hamilton get its first title since 1999?

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NFL Week 14 betting nuggets: Ravens soar as underdogs

Betting notes and trends heading into the biggest games of the weekend.

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Men's Bracketology: Baylor moves up to No. 1 overall seed in latest update

The No. 1 overall seed changes again following Rutgers' upset over Purdue.

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Women's Bracketology: UConn drops to No. 3 seed; Stanford jumps to top line

Stanford joins South Carolina, NC State and Arizona on the top line, giving the Pac-12 two No. 1 seeds.

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How Dustin Poirier can make UFC 269 the next step in ATT taking over the sports world

If Poirier can win the UFC lightweight title Saturday, it will cap a big, expansive year for American Top Team.

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Vasiliy Lomachenko: Undisputed or bust, and why they're calling me Voldemort

Vasiliy Lomachenko isn't ready to move away from 135 pounds just yet, but he needs the best to want to fight him.

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Numbers game: Bonds, Clemens totals more pedestrian without PED factor

Stats guru Dan Szymborski projected how Bonds' and Clemens' careers should have played out based on their pre-PEDs numbers. Spoiler: They were still great, just not quite immortal.

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Wayne Rooney: Keeping Derby up would be my 'biggest achievement in football'

Rooney admits Derby's odds of staying up are grim, but he's also hopeful.

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Rangnick's masterplan: Bellingham, Haidara, Phillips are targets

Ralf Rangnick has identified Manchester United's midfield as an area of weakness.

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What, exactly, is a 'diplomatic boycott' of the Beijing Olympics?

The United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom have all announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Here's what that means.

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Viewers guide to Penguins-Capitals on ESPN+

Crosby & Co. make their ESPN+ national game debut against Alex Ovechkin and the Caps.

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Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid preview: The best attack in Spain takes on a team in transition

Real Madrid are as dangerous as any top team right now, while Atletico Madrid are trying to reinvent themselves. Here's what to watch for on Sunday.

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Why the next five games may help determine Kirk Cousins' future in Minnesota

The last five regular-season games are like an audition for a quarterback who may get an extension after the season or may be shopped to other teams.

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Talking points: Barcelona's new low, MVP of the group stage

ESPN's writers answer the big questions: Who's been the best player? What is the dream round-of-16 clash? Does the Champions League need to change?

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Champions League breakout players

The players who have stepped up to make an impression in this season's Champions League group stage.

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Kerr-blam! Chelsea star flattens pitch invader

Chelsea star Sam Kerr received a yellow card for flattening a pitch invader during the Blues' 0-0 Champions League draw with Juventus on Wednesday.

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Gerrard's Liverpool return starts audition to replace Klopp

No matter what he does at Aston Villa, Steven Gerrard's managerial career will ultimately be defined by whether his path takes him back to Anfield.

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USMNT's Dike using snub as 'fuel' for January return

Orlando City striker Daryl Dike told ESPN he is determined to be part of the US Men's National Team's World Cup qualifiers squad come January.

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'I'm starting to tear up': Robbie Savage commentates son Charlie's Man United debut

As Charlie Savage Savage made his Manchester United debut on Wednesday his father, ex-United midfielder Robbie, was up in the commentators' gantry.

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Verstappen, Hamilton face points penalty if crash wins title

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have been warned they could face a points deduction or suspension if they intentionally take out the other to win the championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Pound-for-pound rankings: A new face in top 10 and another knocking on the door

Lightweight champs Gervonta Davis and George Kambosos Jr. earned hard-fought victories, but only one of them made the top 10 in ESPN's P4P rankings.

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Ledezma's nightmare year: How PSV, USMNT hopeful returned from ACL tear

Ledezma had just made his first U.S. appearance and was breaking in at his club, PSV. Then an injury threatened it all. Here's how he made it back.

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Peach Bowl: Star power on display in Pitt-Michigan State

Kenneth Walker III and Kenny Pickett make for an intriguing matchup of offensive firepower.

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UConn and Tennessee reach Top 5 in the men's and women's combined college basketball rankings

These schools have double the chances of making a run in March Madness 2022.

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Vasiliy Lomachenko can win his way back to the top at 135 against Richard Commey -- but what if he loses?

Vasiliy Lomachenko faces Richard Commey, and the stakes are higher than a few days ago after disappointing performances for the rest of the top lightweights.

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Has Messi overtaken Pele's career goals record? It depends whom you ask

Lionel Messi scored his 758th goal, leading to claims he has surpassed Pele. But there are many different figures for the Brazil great's own total.

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Why Hamilton vs. Verstappen has been one of F1's all-time great rivalries

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's title fight has been incredible. Ahead of their winner-takes-all showdown, here's all the reasons why the stars aligned for an epic battle this year.

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Are Verstappen and Hamilton on an inevitable collision course at finale in Abu Dhabi?

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton appear to have very different opinions on what should be allowed in wheel to wheel combat, so are they on a collision course at the final race?

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Nashville revival: How Matt Duchene brought his game back to life this season

After a few middling campaigns, the Predators center appears to be back on the elite track again. Here's what has changed in 2021-22.

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Rose Bowl: Key players and matchups for Ohio State and Utah

Can Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd stop Ohio State, or will C.J. Stroud and the Buckeyes pick the Utes apart?

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Sugar Bowl: Baylor's run game will test Ole Miss

Ole Miss has star QB Matt Corral. Baylor has a successful running game. Which will be the difference?

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Sean O'Malley: I'm the 'unranked champ' of the UFC

O'Malley knows he's a star in a sport that has yet to give him the ranking he feels he deserves.

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Updated Power Rankings: Are the Cardinals the NFL's best team? Plus, players who need to improve ASAP

OBJ wants to prove he's still a marquee guy, Zach Wilson is looking for momentum in New York and Jessie Bates III hopes for a big finish to his contract year.

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What Rayo Vallecano could teach LaLiga's elite teams

Spain's elite teams are struggling against European competition at the moment, but they could learn from the tiny team that has a great plan.

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Everton women aiming high under Franck Plaine

Plaine has three master's degrees and top-level experience. Can he help return Everton to glory?

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Curry won't rule out 16 3s next game to pass Allen

As he sits just 16 3s away from passing Ray Allen for No. 1 on the NBA's all-time 3-point list, Stephen Curry wouldn't rule out breaking the record -- in his next game, on Wednesday. "Anything is possible," the Warriors star said with a smile.

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China says U.S. boycott violates Olympic spirit

China on Tuesday accused the United States of violating the Olympic spirit by announcing an American diplomatic boycott of February's Beijing Winter Games.

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LeBron on Vogel flak: Players need to do better

LeBron James said he and his teammates have to play better when asked about the scrutiny facing Lakers coach Frank Vogel.

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Who are the top candidates for New York Liberty, Phoenix Mercury coaching jobs?

Several former WNBA players turned NBA assistants -- and a current WNBA star with New York ties -- are among the potential candidates.

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Patriots throw just 3 passes, run away from Bills

With a power running game of monumental proportions, led by quarterback Mac Jones and running back Damien Harris, the New England Patriots threw for just 19 yards but bruised their way past the Buffalo Bills in a pivotal AFC East matchup Monday.

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Feeling 27: Giannis scores 27 on birthday in win

Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 27 points on his 27th birthday in his return from a sore right calf as the Bucks beat the Cavs on Monday.

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FSU tops BYU in PKs to win another national title

Florida State edged BYU 4-3 in PKs to win its third women's national championship in program history and second in the last four years.

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Purdue jumps to No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 1st time

Purdue is a unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll released Monday, the first time the Boilermakers have been atop the AP rankings.

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Dortmund furious after Bayern defeat, Man United win Rangnick's debut, Real Madrid pull clear in LaLiga

Dortmund's postmatch fury overshadows the critical mistakes that led them to lose to rivals Bayern. ALSO: Rangnick's Man United open with victory.

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Woodley to fight Jake Paul after Fury withdraws

Tommy Fury has withdrawn from his upcoming fight against Jake Paul, who confirmed the news on Monday, with Tyron Woodley stepping in.

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Sources: Flyers fire Vigneault amid losing skid

After suffering their eighth straight loss, the Philadelphia Flyers have fired head coach Alain Vigneault, sources told ESPN.

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Sources: Man Utd eye ex-USMNT star for staff

Manchester United are exploring the possibility of hiring ex-United States player Chris Armas as part of Ralf Rangnick's staff, sources told ESPN.

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Women's college basketball Power Rankings: ACC teams heat up, NC State jumps past UConn

NC State, which jumps to No. 2, and Louisville have bounced back from season-opening losses to look like Final Four contenders again.

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Behind the scenes for 48 history-making hours with Cincinnati

Cincinnati concluded its perfect regular season with an AAC title and the first Group of 5 playoff berth.

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NBA Power Rankings: Are the Bulls back on track?

Our experts break down the new rankings and where the Warriors and Suns fall after splitting a pair of matchups last week.

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College basketball Power Rankings: Why Purdue's riding high at No. 1

The choice for this week's top dog was a no-brainer, with 8-0 Purdue becoming the season's third different No. 1.

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Bills have been carried by defense without stars, but now face their biggest challenge short-handed

If the Bills are going to stave off the Patriots, they'll have to lean on an underappreciated defense that's missing its most decorated player.

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Ranking the top 10 fights to watch at UFC 269, including Oliveira-Poirier and Nunes-Pena

UFC 269 is one of the deepest pay-per-view cards in recent memory. So which fights stand out among the rest?

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Thunder and thunder: Patriots RBs Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson a powerful duo

The hard-charging backfield pals have given Bill Belichick's offense a physical identity.

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After Davis and Haney failed to produce spectacular results, what comes next at lightweight?

In the wake of Teofimo Lopez's shock loss to George Kambosos Jr., Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney didn't produce big results. Will Vasiliy Lomachenko?

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What we're hearing about the NHL, COVID-19 and the Olympics

When does the NHL have to make a final call about its players going? What happens if a player gets COVID-19 in China? What other protocols and scheduling are in place?

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Verstappen, Hamilton is now winner-takes-all final race

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton's amazing title fight has them level on points going to the final race, a situation that has only ever happened once before in F1.

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Champions League proving why it is still the best of the best

This season's group stage has shown why it is the best competition in the game. It doesn't need a European Super League to make it relevant.

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Davis injures hand but still beats Cruz by decision

Gervonta Davis didn't deliver a knockout but retained his WBA "regular" lightweight title with a tougher-than-expected unanimous decision win over Isaac Cruz on Sunday night.

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Gardner Minshew is fired up to see dad after leading Eagles to victory

Philadelphia Eagles QB Gardner Minshew earning a win in his first start of the season? Sweet. Getting to celebrate it with his dad? Priceless.

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Current NFL playoff picture: More AFC chaos, top seed on the line Monday night

Here is the current postseason outlook, including teams in the hunt.

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Harbaugh says CB injuries a factor in 2-point call

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said his decision to go for 2 instead of settling for a game-tying point-after kick in Sunday's loss to the Steelers was impacted by Baltimore's injury situation. "We were pretty much out of corners at that point," he explained.

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WFT fears Thomas tore ACL, MCL, source says

Logan Thomas will undergo further testing to confirm the knee injuries after the team returns to Washington, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Keys to Alabama-Cincinnati, Michigan-Georgia

Bama faces Cincy while UM takes on Georgia in the CFP semis. What are the X factors and matchups to watch?

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Sources: Texans' Cunningham out as punishment

Texans LB Zach Cunningham is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts for disciplinary reasons, sources told ESPN's Sarah Barshop.

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Rangnick praises Ronaldo's pressing in debut win

Ralf Rangnick hailed Cristiano Ronaldo's defensive work as his Manchester United reign began with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

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Eagles to start Minshew at QB with Hurts out

Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew will start Sunday's game against the Jets with Jalen Hurts dealing with an ankle injury.

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Bama back on top, Georgia down to No. 3 in poll

After handing Georgia its first loss of the season, Alabama is back on top of the AP Top 25 poll. The Bulldogs fell to No. 3 with Michigan remaining at No. 2 and Cincinnati dropping a spot to No. 4.

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Fred gives Rangnick victory in Man United debut

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Wake coach: Pitt QB's fake slide a slippery slope

After his Wake Forest defense was victimized by a fake slide from Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett, Demon Deacons coach Dave Clawson thinks the NCAA should outlaw such a move.

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Sled, white & blue: Humphries has perfect week

Kaillie Humphries completed a perfect weekend Sunday, teaming with Kaysha Love to win a World Cup women's bobsled race to go with her monobob win Saturday and gaining her U.S. citizenship Thursday.

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New York Jets' Zach Wilson battles historic case of early-game yips

"My mindset is I've got to come out ripping it from the beginning," Wilson said.

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Sources: OU hopes to finalize deal for Venables

Oklahoma hopes to finalize a deal with Brent Venables to make the Clemson defensive coordinator -- and former Sooners assistant -- the team's next head coach.

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Fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements.

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American Marsch out after five months at Leipzig

American coach Jesse Marsch is out at RB Leipzig after just five months in charge of the Bundesliga club.

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Harbaugh savors U-M's Big Ten title off '20 woes

Jim Harbaugh celebrated his first Big Ten title as Michigan's head coach on Saturday and praised his team for sticking together after last season's struggles.

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Sources: NFL asking teams for further vax info

NFL officials want to ascertain whether any other players have misrepresented their vaccination status after the Bucs' Antonio Brown and Mike Edwards were suspended this week, sources told ESPN.

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DeRozan, Bulls hand Nets 'bad, tough loss'

The Bulls, missing four rotation players, erased an 11-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Nets, 111-107, on Saturday night.

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How Young broke an unbreakable defense, secured a playoff spot and won a Heisman

Georgia's defense was supposed to be historically great. Then Young dominated it. Here's how he did it.

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Never doubt Nick Saban, and other lessons from Championship Week

Nick Saban and Alabama turned the tide once again, but it wasn't as if Saturday didn't provide us with other drama.

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Haney still champ in sharp win over game Diaz

In his toughest test yet, Devin Haney retained his WBC lightweight title Saturday night with a unanimous-decision win over Joseph Diaz Jr.

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Sources: Cards expecting Murray, Hopkins to play

Getting healthy just in time for the stretch run to the NFC postseason, the Arizona Cardinals expect quarterback Kyler Murray and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to play on Sunday vs. the Chicago Bears, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Portland Timbers' MLS dream becomes a reality

Portland's win over Real Salt Lake means that, for the first time, they will play host to MLS' grandest stage.

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Smart calls loss to Tide 'wake-up call' for Georgia

Georgia coach Kirby Smart said Saturday's loss to Alabama "didn't do any damage," and he hopes it "reinvigorates" his team heading into the College Football Playoff.

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No. 3 Gonzaga tripped up by hot-shooting Bama

Alabama, at times dominant on defense vs. Gonzaga on Saturday night, eventually pulled off the upset in Seattle, as the Crimson Tide posted a 91-82 victory over the third-ranked Bulldogs to improve to 7-1.

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Portland clinches West, to host MLS Cup final

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Mavs' Doncic out vs Grizzlies with ankle soreness

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will miss Saturday night's game against Memphis, the second night of a back-to-back, with what the team says is left ankle soreness.

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Matsuzaka 'content' to retire, surprised by Ichiro

Daisuke Matsuzaka, saying he was "content" to end his 23-year professional baseball, was surprised by an appearance from Ichiro Suzuki during his retirement ceremony.

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Bowlsby: '24 CFP expansion 'in some jeopardy'

Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby said expanding the CFP as soon as the 2024 season is "in some jeopardy," noting logistical challenges the longer it takes for the CFP management committee to reach a resolution.

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West Ham stuns Chelsea with comeback victory

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Akron chooses Oregon OC Moorhead as coach

Joe Moorhead, who spent the past two seasons as the offensive playcaller and quarterbacks coach at Oregon, has been hired as Akron coach.

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Source: Seattle to activate RB Peterson for 49ers

The Seahawks will activate running back Adrian Peterson off the practice squad for Sunday's game against the 49ers, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

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Ball, Rozier among 4 Hornets to enter protocols

The Charlotte Hornets have had four players -- LaMelo Ball, Jalen McDaniels, Mason Plumlee and Terry Rozier -- enter into the NBA's health and safety protocols, it was announced Saturday.

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Steelers' Watt off COVID list, eligible vs. Ravens

The Steelers have activated star pass-rusher T.J. Watt off the reserve/COVID-19 list, making him eligible to play in Sunday's game against the Ravens.

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Doc: Lopez 'lucky he's not dead' after Kambosos

Teofimo Lopez is "lucky he's not dead," according to one doctor and fought George Kambosos "like his neck and chest were in a vise," according to another doctor.

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'I want it more than anyone': How Aidan Hutchinson's bet on himself is paying off in big ways

Decades after Bo Schembechler made the phrase "Those who stay will be champions" famous, Michigan star Aidan Hutchinson is epitomizing it.

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Sam Hartman's mental health awakening changed his life and Wake Forest's season

Opening up through therapy helped the Deacons quarterback cope with losses on and off the field.

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West Ham stuns Chelsea with comeback victory

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Pandemic life offered Zach and Julie Ertz a glimpse of their marriage after pro sports

On Sunday, Julie will see Zach and the Cardinals take on the Bears in Chicago, where she played for nearly seven years. She'll do so with life having changed for the both of them.

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'It was just pure joy': Jalen Ramsey makes special connection with Rams' mariachi band

The first thing Ramsey noticed upon being traded to Los Angeles was the Mariachi Rams band, and his love of their sound has formed a bond that continues to grow.

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Week 13's biggest questions: NFL reporters give advice

Should fantasy managers bench DK Metcalf? Will Cole Kmet keep up his Thanksgiving target share? Our reporters weigh in.

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LeBron says testing process 'handled very poorly'

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James expressed frustration with the league's COVID-19 testing process Friday, a day after he cleared protocol by returning negative PCR tests in a 24-hour window.

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Pettis pulls off spinning-backfist KO to retain title

Sergio Pettis was being dominated Friday night when he pulled off a spinning-backfist knockout of Kyoji Horiguchi in Round 4 to retain his Bellator bantamweight title.

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Mavs' Kidd calls on Luka to stop lobbying for calls

Jason Kidd said Luka Doncic's complaints to the officials during play "puts us in harm's way," and wants him to be more selective in picking when to lobby for calls.

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Cristobal: Ducks offer in works; others will pursue

Oregon coach Mario Cristobal discussed his future following Friday night's loss to Utah, confirming that the Ducks have approached him about an enhanced contract, but he also expects other programs to pursue him.

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Utah dedicates 1st Pac-12 title to late teammates

Utah dedicated its victory over Oregon on Friday to Aaron Lowe and Ty Jordan, two teammates who died less than a year apart.

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Sierra Canyon, St. Vincent-St. Mary to headline high school tournament

Staples Center will host LeBron James' alma mater, St. Vincent-St. Mary, and his son Bronny James' high school, Sierra Canyon, on Saturday.

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Curry, Warriors send Suns' sizzling run to a halt

The Phoenix Suns' franchise record 18-game winning streak is over.

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Vikes' Griffen says he is bipolar, 'will be advocate'

Vikings DE Everson Griffen announced that he is bipolar on Friday and said he will be an advocate for mental health.

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Turgeon steps down at Maryland after 10 seasons

Mark Turgeon, who posted a 226-116 record in 10-plus seasons as Maryland men's basketball coach, has stepped down, effective immediately. Danny Manning will serve as the Terps' interim coach.

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Giants QB Jones (neck) ruled out vs. Dolphins

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will not play in Sunday's game against the Dolphins because of his neck injury, coach Joe Judge told reporters.

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Peyton Manning grades Tom Brady, Derwin James Jr. and others as Madden ratings adjuster

Manning is taking his love for football and acumen for breaking down the game to Madden NFL football. Look out, Tom Brady -- Manning says your accuracy rating is "just a bit high."

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Women's Bracketology: Unbeaten Arizona ascends to No. 1 seed

With 100 days to go before Selection Sunday, the top line has another new team. Unbeaten Arizona joins South Carolina, UConn and NC State as 1-seeds.

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Inside the incredible world of Sam Schmidt, quadriplegic racer

It's a small wonder Sam Schmidt is still alive, let alone back driving and racing. Now, having helped develop a car he can control without arms or legs, he wants others to experience the same freedom.

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How blind cricket in the UK is finding its feet again

After two years of lost fixtures due to the pandemic, the England visually impaired cricket team regroups.

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The one thing standing between Bryce Young and the Heisman? Georgia's defense

After Bryce Young's "Heisman moment" in the Iron Bowl, can he stay hot in the SEC championship?

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Bracketology: Purdue ascends to No. 1 overall seed in latest projection

The No. 1 overall seed changes as Purdue ascends after an impressive 7-0 start.

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Already a UFC legend, Jose Aldo is still in the championship hunt, with Rob Font in his way

Saturday's bantamweight main event in Las Vegas pits a former champ against a surging contender.

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'Wrestling is mental toughness': Mike Gundy's secret weapon for the Oklahoma State defense

Wrestling and football are both revered in Stillwater, and nowhere do they converge better than on this year's stellar Oklahoma State defense.

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Top CFB uniforms for championship weekend: Vibrant throwbacks, monochrome mastery and more

Championship weekend in college football is here, and some teams pulled out exceptional fits for the occasion.

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Sources: ND to announce Freeman hiring Friday

Notre Dame is expected to announce defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman as its next head coach early Friday morning, sources told ESPN.

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What to know for NFL Week 13: Score picks, bold predictions, fantasy tips, key stats and more

What to watch for in every game. Bold predictions. Fantasy advice. Key stats to know. And, of course, final score picks. It's all here for Week 13.

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#MyCauseMyCleats: Best of this year's footwear

The annual #MyCauseMyCleats weekend has arrived. Players will do good with their feet and help worthy causes.

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After two heart surgeries, Texas volleyball star finds her power and voice

Doctors told Asjia O'Neal it was too dangerous to play volleyball. So the Texas star and daughter of former NBA player Jermaine O'Neal chose open-heart surgery -- twice -- to play the game she loves.

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Man Utd boss: Ronaldo fittest player I've ever seen

Ralf Rangnick said he has never seen a player as physically fit as Cristiano Ronaldo as he was unveiled as Manchester United's new manager.

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ATP criticized for not joining WTA action on China

The ATP has been criticised for not joining the WTA in suspending tournaments in China over the treatment of former doubles world number one Peng Shuai.

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McCarthy lauds Dallas' 'adversity win' from afar

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Thursday night's win over the Saints, in which the team played without him and five assistants, was "a great experience for us."

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Suns set franchise mark with 18th straight victory

The Suns set a franchise record after winning their 18th consecutive game on Thursday.

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'73?!' -- NBA stars chimed in after Memphis notched biggest blowout win in NBA history

The Grizzlies dropped 152 points on the Thunder -- and the basketball world noticed.

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Current NFL playoff picture: How things look after Cowboys' win over Saints

Dallas took another step in its bid to win the NFC East, while New Orleans' playoff chances took a hit. Here is the current postseason outlook after Thursday night's game.

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Grizzlies outscore Thunder by 73, set NBA record

The Grizzlies broke the NBA record for margin of victory on Thursday after beating the Thunder by 73 points.

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Huskers QB Martinez enters transfer portal

Adrian Martinez, a three-time captain for Nebraska who holds numerous school career and single-season passing records, has entered the transfer portal.

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Coyotes deny report of sale, say they're staying

The Arizona Coyotes denied a report that the franchise is for sale and the idea that was floated of a move to Houston, calling it "totally false."

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MLS playoffs conference finals preview and predictions

The MLS playoffs have been full of upsets, so who's now poised to make it to MLS Cup? We break down the conference finals and make our predictions.

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Hamilton does not feel comfortable racing in Saudi Arabia

Lewis Hamilton says he does not feel comfortable racing at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend, saying Formula One is "duty bound" to raise awareness about human rights concerns in the country.

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My Cause My Cleats: Jacksonville Jaguars punter Logan Cooke and wife fund water well in Kenya

Cooke's cleats Sunday are designed to draw attention to the lack of clean water available to many people in Africa.

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Manfred: Union proposals bad for small markets

Hours into Major League Baseball's first work stoppage in 26 years, commissioner Rob Manfred said the union's proposal for greater free agency and wider salary arbitration would damage small-market teams.

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Kirby Smart, Georgia get another chance to confront their Vader

The No. 1 Bulldogs face nemesis Alabama from a position of unusual strength, but with a lot of history to overcome.

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Alabama meets Georgia, Baylor gets another shot at Oklahoma State and more

Conference championship week is finally here, and spots in the College Football Playoff are on the line.

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Kim Mulkey's crossroads: Her Baylor past, her LSU present and why she's not apologizing for any of it

Kim Mulkey is starting over and chasing history at LSU. At the ultimate career crossroads, she looks back and eyes the future, and has plenty to say.

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Ranking the top 25 MMA fighters under age 25: Which two prospects earned all of the first-place votes?

ESPN's expert panel ranks the best of the best among MMA's up-and-coming young fighters.

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What's behind Cowboys rookie Micah Parsons' surge? 'I'm hungry within myself to be great'

On pace for 14 sacks, Parsons has emerged as not only the Cowboys' most dangerous pass-rusher but as a legit Defensive Player of the Year candidate.

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Saints' future at QB even cloudier now than when Drew Brees retired

As the long-term solution remains in question, New Orleans hopes Taysom Hill will provide temporary relief.

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Sam Hartman's mental health awakening changed his life and Wake Forest's season

Opening up through therapy helped the Deacons quarterback cope with losses on and off the field. Now he's spreading the word to his teammates as well.

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Contenders wanted: How a banner month for lightweights will shape boxing's deepest division in '22

Mike Coppinger looks at the 135-pound division, the champions, contenders and even a couple of prospects paving their way to the top.

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Giannis' 'sneaky' layup off glass seals 8th straight

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered Milwaukee a win over Charlotte on Wednesday night with his first go-ahead field goal inside the final five seconds of the fourth quarter or overtime since 2018.

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Atletico No. 1 Jan Oblak on the art of the goalkeeper

The Slovenia international has been on top for a long time, after a rise that saw inspiration from his family and learning to deal with setbacks.

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IOC says it has held second call with Peng Shuai

The International Olympic Committee has held a second video call with former doubles world number one Peng Shuai amid concerns about the Chinese tennis player's wellbeing.

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MLB shut down: League in first lockout since '90

MLB has implemented a player lockout for the first time since 1990 after the league and players' union failed to reach a new labor contract agreement.

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