Another TCU upset or a Georgia repeat? Previewing the CFP championship

Breaking down TCU vs. Georgia: key storylines, top matchups and X factors in the national title game.

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Luka again tops 50 as Mavs escape with win

Luka Doncic scored 51 points as the Mavericks pulled off a 126-125 victory over the Spurs on Saturday night.

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Bengals' Mixon: 'We the big dog of the AFC'

Cincinnati running back Joe Mixon said that the reigning conference champion Bengals are 'the big dog' of the AFC ahead of Monday night's showdown with first-place Buffalo

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Haaland scores again but Man City drop more points to offer rivals hope in title race

Haaland scored his 21st EPL goal of the season, but Man City had to settle for a point against Everton.

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Gervonta Davis' arrest history: Timeline of abuse and hit-and-run charges and denials

Since 2019, Davis has flourished in the ring as lightweight boxing champion while dealing with legal issues outside the squared circle.

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Giants favored for just fifth time this season with playoff berth on the line

The Giants have embraced the underdog role all season, but enter Sunday as favorites.

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Vols cap best year since '01 with Orange Bowl win

Tennessee matched its best record since 2001, rolling past Clemson 31-14 in the Orange Bowl on Friday to finish the season at 11-2.

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LeBron scores 47 on 38th birthday, tops Hawks

LeBron James scored a season-high 47 points on his 38th birthday with many of the sellout crowd at State Farm Arena cheering his every move, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks 130-121 on Friday night.

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Leeds' Marsch: No US-style cap makes EPL tough

Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch has said the lack of a US-style salary cap in the Premier League makes the English top-flight harder.

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When Pele ruled soccer in the U.S.

As soon as Pele joined the New York Cosmos on June 11, 1975, soccer in the USA -- long considered a lesser sport -- would never be the same again.

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Sources: Russia delay decision on leaving UEFA

Russia has created a working group to assess the feasibility of resigning its UEFA membership and joining the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

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Kante, Benzema, Depay, De Gea among top free agents in 2023

The January transfer window is nearing and a host of players could be available for free next summer.

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Cowboys focus on big picture, say 'a win's a win'

The Cowboys weren't too concerned about "style points" after a sloppy 27-13 win over the Titans that kept their hopes alive for the NFC East title.

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Cowboys take care of Titans, keep pressure on Eagles in NFC East

Dallas inches a little bit closer, but Philadelphia still controls its own destiny in the title race.

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NBA suspends 11 from Magic-Pistons altercation

The NBA suspended 11 players from the Magic and Pistons because of an altercation Wednesday in Detroit.

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Chris Klieman's unusual rise from the FCS to Power 5 success

K-State's coach has delivered on the big stage, perhaps paving the way for others in FCS.

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The 2023 Women's World Cup will be here before you know it. What can we expect?

After a thrilling men's final, we're just over six months from the women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Here's what you need to know.

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Djoker maintains no anger from '22 deportation

Novak Djokovic has reiterated earlier comments that he bears no hard feelings on his return to Australia after his visa cancellation and subsequent deportation in January.

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Zion seizes moment, scores Pels' final 14 in win

Zion Williamson scored 33 of his career-best 43 points in the second half, including the Pelicans' last 14 points, as New Orleans held on for a 119-118 win over Minnesota.

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Bowl season takeaways: Oregon beats North Carolina late

Our reporters give you the best of the best from bowl season.

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Ledecky named AP female athlete of year again

Katie Ledecky has been selected as The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for the second time. She first won the award in 2017.

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The top 25 most valuable college basketball players (pre-NIL) since 2000

If NIL rules allowed these players to earn money when they were in college, they would've made bank.

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Boxer Davis jailed on domestic violence count

Gervonta Davis was arrested on Tuesday and jailed on a domestic violence charge of battery causing bodily harm, according to Broward County Sheriff's Office records.

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Coastal QB McCall, in portal, injured in bowl loss

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall, the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year who entered the transfer portal but remained with the Chanticleers for the Birmingham Bowl, was injured in a 53-29 loss to East Carolina Tuesday.

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10 convicted in '19 attack on Red Sox great Ortiz

A court in the Dominican Republic convicted 10 of the 13 people accused of attempting to murder former MLB player David Ortiz in Santo Domingo in June 2019.

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Braves lock in another key piece with Murphy deal

The Braves have signed standout catcher Sean Murphy to a six-year, $73 million contract, one that includes a $15 million club option for 2029.

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Men's hoops: Our bracket will be updated twice a week

Ring in the new year! Starting next week, Bracketology will be twice a week until conference tournaments begin.

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Liverpool's signing of Gakpo piles the pressure on Nunez

How do you solve a problem like Darwin Nunez? Liverpool's response to that dilemma has now been made clear by their move to sign Cody Gakpo.

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Clippers stage improbable comeback, win in OT

The Clippers overcame a 14-point deficit in the final 3 minutes of regulation to beat the Pistons 142-131 in overtime on Monday night.

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Chargers bolt past Colts, secure AFC playoff berth

A dominant defensive effort combined with timely offense from quarterback Justin Herbert and running back Austin Ekeler gave the Chargers a 20-3 win over the Colts in Indianapolis on Monday night, a victory that secured a postseason berth for Los Angeles.

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Stranded Pitt players hitch ride with UTEP coach

Three Pitt football players stranded in Dallas hitched a more than 600-mile-long ride to El Paso with UTEP basketball coach Joe Golding.

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How Fantasy Premier League went from niche hobby to mainstream boom

Fantasy football is big business now, but early on it was a small group of enthusiasts who laid the groundwork for the game today.

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Belichick spares Stevenson for late-game fumble

Patriots coach Bill Belichick says Rhamondre Stevenson's ball security has been 'pretty good' all year, and he won't "second-guess" the running back after his late fumble Sunday.

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Can Bills build on their best rushing performance in six years going into the postseason?

The Bills' running game has emerged over the past month, playing a more complementary role to Josh Allen and the passing attack.

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Brady leads Bucs to comeback OT win in Arizona to keep lead in NFC South race

Tampa Bay erases 10-point deficit in fourth quarter before Ryan Succop's game-winning field goal in OT.

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Rift between Warriors, Grizzlies 'picking up steam'

With "some good, old-fashioned trash talk" to go along with it, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors outlasted the Memphis Grizzlies 123-109 on Sunday night in a holiday game befit of this burgeoning rivalry.

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Bowl season takeaways: Middle Tennessee wins despite minus-66 (!) rushing yards

Our reporters give you the best of the best from bowl season.

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Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle goes 84 yards for big Christmas Day touchdown

After the teams traded opening-possession field goals, Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hit receiver Jaylen Waddle for a long touchdown.

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What to know for NFL Week 16: Score picks, bold predictions, playoff picture, key stats for every game

Everything you need to know for the NFL in Week 16, including bold predictions, key stats, playoff picture scenarios and score picks.

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Morant to debut Nike Ja 1's in Christmas game

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star point guard Ja Morant will debut his first signature shoe with Nike when his team appears in its first Christmas Day game in franchise history.

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NFL Week 16 takeaways: Cowboys stay alive for NFC East, Bills clinch AFC East; Vikes get another walk-off win

NFL Nation recaps every game and answers the biggest questions from around the league in Week 16.

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Steelers honor Harris by rallying past Raiders

A day after the 50th anniversary of Franco Harris' "Immaculate Reception" the Steelers honored the Hall of Famer with a 13-10 win over the Raiders.

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Hilton ignites Dallas' rally with 3rd-and-30 grab

T.Y. Hilton, playing in his first game in 2022, made a 52-yard reception on third-and-30 to help launch the Cowboys' fourth-quarter comeback in Saturday's 40-34 win over the Eagles.

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How do Premier League players find redemption after suffering setbacks?

Psychologists tell ESPN how downtrodden stars can get back on top.

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Jaguars sacks co-leader Smoot out for season

Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot posted Saturday on Instagram that he will miss the remainder of the season with a torn right Achilles tendon.

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Source: Tannehill out for season, playoffs unlikely

The Titans will have to contend for a division title without QB Ryan Tannehill, who is unlikely to return for the playoffs, a source told ESPN.

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Playoff picture: How the Ravens and Giants can lock in a spot

We take a look at playoff scenarios and what teams need to do to make it all the way.

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Sources: Hurts' status uncertain for Week 17

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who will miss Saturday's game against the Cowboys because of a sprained shoulder, is also uncertain to play against the Saints in Week 17, league sources told ESPN.

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IndyCar's fruitful inclusion initiatives build hope for 2023 and beyond

This year saw the first woman in a pit crew and first Black crew chief to win the Indy 500. The growth in diversity is promising for IndyCar's future.

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Agent: Browns extend Conklin with 4-year deal

OT Jack Conklin, who has started 12 games after returning from a torn patellar tendon, has a 4-year, $60M extension with the Browns, his agent said.

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Franco Harris, the Immaculate Reception and an unlikely friendship

What connected the Pittsburgh Steelers' Franco Harris and the Oakland Raiders' Phil Villapiano? The Immaculate Reception -- and an annual phone call.

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They said it! Ja Morant speaks on being ejected in top NBA quotes of the week

Ja Morant weighs in on his latest ejection, Nikola Jokic explains his recent fashion statements and James Harden acknowledges his legacy.

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Wilson booed, pulled as Jets seek 'spark' in loss

Zach Wilson said he didn't blame Jets fans for booing him in Thursday night's loss to the Jaguars and understood why coach Robert Saleh benched him for Chris Streveler.

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Everything you need to know about Trevor Bauer's reduced suspension

Trevor Bauer is soon to be reinstated to Major League Baseball -- but what is his future in the game? We answer that question and more.

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Arsenal's tricky schedule, Barcelona derby, Man City vs. Chelsea: Must-see games over the holidays

Argentina are still celebrating the World Cup, but club soccer is resuming across Europe. Here are the must-see games over the holiday season.

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Barca boss: ESL needed to rein in Premier teams

Joan Laporta wants UEFA to back a European Super League because football "needs it" to stop the Premier League running away from the rest.

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The best and worst Christmas sweaters from top soccer clubs

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Here is some of the festive knitwear that top clubs have on offer.

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Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, Azzi Fudd and the 25 best players in women's college basketball

We've ranked the 25 best players in the country this season, starting with the debate over whether Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark or Azzi Fudd should be No. 1.

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The best and worst Christmas sweaters from top soccer clubs

With the World Cup over with, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Here is some of the festive knitwear that top clubs have on offer.

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Kerr not sugarcoating Dubs' woes after 1-5 trip

Warriors coach Steve Kerr said his team has "got to find a way to reverse" its struggles after a 143-113 loss to the Nets dropped its road record to 3-16.

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Hawks president Schlenk moves to advisory role

Hawks president of basketball operations Travis Schlenk is moving into a senior advisory role, the team announced, effective immediately. General manager Landry Fields will oversee basketball operations.

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They said it! Bengals defenders shade Tom Brady in top NFL quotes of the week

Matt Ryan's wife expresses gratitude for the World Cup final and Daniel Jones praises his coach's new look.

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Rams' Stafford: No plans to retire this offseason

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is on injured reserve with a spinal cord contusion but said the injury won't force him into retirement.

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Source: Correa changes course, agrees with Mets

In a stunning turn, shortstop Carlos Correa has agreed with the Mets on a 12-year, $315 million deal, a source confirmed.

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Eagles extend Brotherly Love to Jags for Week 15 win over Cowboys

The Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off an epic comeback to defeat the Dallas Cowboys in overtime Sunday. Dallas' NFC East foe, the Philadelphia Eagles, thanked Jacksonville in the most Philly way possible -- by sending free cheesesteaks.

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Eagles TE Goedert off IR, could face Cowboys

The Eagles have activated tight end Dallas Goedert off the injured list.

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How the top clubs' players were affected by World Cup

At 35, Lionel Messi played every minute of Argentina's World Cup campaign, with no player playing more minutes.

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Five burning questions as Premier League resumes after World Cup break

Premier League teams took an unprecedented break for the World Cup and now return trying to either change their narratives or hold onto momentum.

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Argentina arrive home to rapturous welcome

Thousands of ecstatic fans gave Argentina's squad a hero's welcome in Buenos Aires in the early hours before dawn on Tuesday.

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Rodgers on playoff push: 'Things are looking up'

Following Monday night's win against the Rams, a sense of belief is starting to grow among the Packers that they could win their next three games and sneak into the playoffs.

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No Mayfield magic as Rams eliminated by Packers

The Rams took the second-earliest exit of any defending Super Bowl champ, while the Packers stayed alive.

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The other Lionel: How Scaloni's tactics led Argentina, Messi to World Cup triumph

Argentina's young coach is the other Lionel who deserves praise for his genius at this World Cup.

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2022 was a big year for women's boxing -- and it's really just the start

Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, Claressa Shields, Savannah Marshall, Alycia Baumgardner, Natasha Jonas and more helped make 2022 a year to remember in women's boxing.

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France suffered, but Mbappe genius provides hope for future

France had a disaster for an hour of the World Cup final, but there are reasons to be positive despite defeat. Not least, they have Kylian Mbappe.

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Commanders dispute costly penalties, missed PI

A game with major playoff implications ended in controversy Sunday night as the Commanders disputed one penalty that wiped out a TD and argued for another in the final minute of a 20-12 loss to the Giants.

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Jokic matches Wilt with rare 40-27-10 stat line

Denver's Nikola Jokic had 40 points, a career-high 27 rebounds and 10 assists against Charlotte, a stat line that before Sunday had only ever been recorded by Wilt Chamberlain.

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Bengals force 4 TOs after Brady remark in win

The Bengals took exception to Tom Brady calling their defense merely "fairly tough" last week and responded by forcing four turnovers in a 34-23 win.

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Betting tips for 'Sunday Night Football'

Our betting and fantasy analysts answer questions surrounding the the Giants-Commanders matchup.

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Allen leads comeback as Bills clinch playoff berth

Josh Allen rallied the Bills from an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter, as Buffalo topped Miami 32-29 to clinch its fourth consecutive playoff berth.

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S. Miss's Gore rushes for bowl record 329 yards

Frank Gore Jr. ran for an NCAA bowl-record 329 yards and accounted for three touchdowns to help Southern Miss hold off Rice 38-24 on Saturday night in the LendingTree Bowl.

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Morant tossed after 'questioning integrity' of ref

Grizzlies star Ja Morant received two technical fouls just before halftime Saturday against the Thunder, with the second one being issued "for making a comment questioning the integrity of an official."

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Takeaways: Jackson State loses last game with Deion, Oregon State routs Florida

Our reporters give you the best of the best from bowl season.

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Messi has nearly two decades of ups and downs with Argentina. It finally feels right for him

In the 17 years representing Argentina at all levels, Lionel Messi has seen it all. But the struggles could be eased if he wins the World Cup.

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Congress weighs ban of kangaroo leather used in soccer cleats

The Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021 could outlaw leather commonly used by brands like Nike and Adidas for soccer cleats.

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Fans storm Aussie soccer match, attack goalie

The A-League derby between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory has been abandoned to ensure player safety after a violent pitch invasion.

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Kyrie wins it at buzzer as KD defers to hot hand

With Nets guard Kyrie Irving "already cooking," Kevin Durant switched a play call and had Irving take the final shot, which he drained at the buzzer for a thrilling 119-116 win over the Raptors.

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Lakers' Davis sits out 2nd half with foot injury

Lakers star big man Anthony Davis suffered a right foot injury in Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets and did not return after halftime.

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Garcia nixing tuneup fight, says 'bring on Tank'

Ryan Garcia said he wants to "give the fans what they want" and will forgo a tuneup bout in order to focus on a planned April super-fight with Gervonta Davis.

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'Grateful' Griner: 'Intend to play basketball' in '23

Brittney Griner, in her first public comments since her release from a Russian prison, said she was "grateful" to be home and plans to play for the WNBA's Mercury this season.

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Why Argentina-France is more than Messi vs. Mbappe

When Argentina and France meet in Sunday's World Cup final, there will be far more to it than two of the best players in the world facing off.

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Boxing's best of 2022: The knockouts, fights and fighters of the year

Mike Coppinger and Michael Rothstein pick the best moments and fighters the boxing world had to offer this year.

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World Cup tactical trends: Why having the ball didn't mean success at Qatar 2022

What have we learned over the past month at the World Cup that tells us how soccer might be evolving? For a start, you don't need the ball to win.

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Seahawks receiver Lockett breaks finger in loss

Tyler Lockett, Seattle's leading receiver, broke a bone in his index finger late in the team's loss to San Francisco on Thursday night.

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Texas back in volleyball final vs. newcomer L'ville

No. 1 Texas beat San Diego 3-1 on Thursday to advance to the school's eighth NCAA title match. Opposing the Longhorns will be Louisville, which became the first ACC team to make the championship match.

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'It's cool meeting your idols:' Hilary Knight's impact on a generation of Team USA players

The 33-year-old learned firsthand from one of her heroes why personal connections matter, and she is paying it forward with young players today.

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What do England need to fix before Euro 2024?

England's wait for major tournament success goes on, but what do they need before Euro 2024? A new manager? A better centre-back? Penalty practice?

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Super League hopes fade after EU court ruling

The Super League's claim that UEFA's governance of European football constitutes an illegal monopoly has been rejected by the European Court.

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Transfer Talk: Bayern plotting move for Frenkie de Jong

Bayern Munich are keeping close tabs on Netherlands star Frenkie de Jong, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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France beat Morocco to set up chance at back-to-back World Cups

After beating Morocco in a semifinal that was closer than the 2-0 scoreline suggested, France now have a chance to win a second straight World Cup.

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Bayern, Inter continue incredible 40-year streak of World Cup finalists

It is a gobsmacking fact: for the 11th time in a row, over a 40-year span, both Bayern and Inter Milan will be represented in the World Cup final.

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They said it! Tom Brady, Baker Mayfield top NFL quotes of the week

Tom Brady signs a ball, Darius Slay wants a taste of wide receiver glory, Geno Smith puts things in perspective, Jerry Rice makes a plea and Baker Mayfield takes a gamble.

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Croatia needed Modric, but his final World Cup game was one of his worst

Croatia needed Luka Modric to be at his best but he failed to deliver vs. Argentina. The World Cup will miss his talent as he bows out for good.

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Correa's joins biggest active contracts in MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL

Where does Carlos Correa rank among the other biggest contracts around sports?

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Source: SS Correa to Giants on 13 years, $350M

The San Francisco Giants and Carlos Correa agreed to a 13-year deal worth $350 million, a source told ESPN.

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Transfer Talk: Tottenham, Chelsea, Dortmund tracking USA star McKennie

Tottenham, Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund are all circling USA star Weston McKennie, who may leave Juventus in January. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Management shake-up: Is Vasseur the right man for Ferrari?

After four F1 team management changes in 24 hours, a look at how the moves at Ferrari, McLaren, Alfa Romeo and Williams came to be and what they mean for F1 in 2023 and beyond.

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

Let's take a look at how every team is doing at offense, defense and special teams using ESPN's Football Power Index.

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ESPN's 2022 college football All-America team

From Caleb Williams and Bijan Robinson to Jalen Carter and Will Anderson Jr., we look at the best of the best in college football.

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Why the Falcons are entrusting rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder now

Coming off a bye and with veteran Marcus Mariota struggling, the Falcons will turn to Ridder, whom they've brought along slowly and steadily, to lead them in the stretch run.

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Fantasy Fallout: Will DeVonta Smith, Brock Purdy stay hot?

Our NFL Nation reporters focus on injury news, changes in roles and the most pressing questions.

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Bono embodies humility and spirit of Morocco's magical World Cup

Yassine Bounou was born in Canada, loves Argentina and has flourished as a pro in Spain.

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Source: 'Little doubt' that Murray's ACL is torn

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was carted off the field with a noncontact knee injury less than 90 seconds into Monday night's game against the Patriots.

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UT's Beard arrested on domestic violence charge

Texas men's basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested Monday morning on a felony domestic violence charge.

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Croatia ready to fight for World Cup final spot with Modric leading the way

The tiny nation of Croatia would reach back-to-back World Cup finals if they beat Argentina.

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How six fighters could hold the UFC light heavyweight gold in 2023

The former glamour division of the UFC will have its vacant title hotly pursued in 2023.

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Boxing's best: Ranking the top 100 men

Mike Coppinger speaks to trainers, promoters and managers to create a list of the the top 100 men's boxers in the sports. Who's No. 1?

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Way-too-early Heisman contenders for the 2023 college football season

Can Caleb Williams win it again? Who are the other early favorites, up-and-comers and players entering 2023 riding high?

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Why NHL teams are finding two goalies are better than one

The days of the everyday goalie are pretty much gone, but finding the right balance for a successful tandem is more complicated than it might seem.

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Purdy leads 49ers in rout; Lions and Eagles roll; Dallas avoids mega upset

NFL Nation recaps every game and answers the biggest questions from around the league in Week 14.

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Griner bonded with crew on flight home to U.S.

Brittney Griner didn't want any alone time as soon as she boarded a U.S. government plane that would bring her home.

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What went wrong for Brazil at World Cup and were Tite's tactics to blame?

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Raul Rosas Jr. becomes youngest UFC fighter to win in their debut

Rosas Jr. made history when he stepped into the Octagon on Saturday at UFC 282.

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Crawford stops Avanesyan with big right in sixth

Terence Crawford floored David Avanesyan with a sixth-round TKO at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska, in his first fight in more than a year.

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Lopez-Martin and Crawford-Avanesyan live results and analysis

Former lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez Jr. takes on Sandor Martin in a junior welterweight bout. Follow live.

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796 goals and counting: The Alex Ovechkin chase to 800 tracker

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Roughly eight months ago, Purdy was the last pick of the draft. Now he's tasked with leading a 49ers team with Super Bowl aspirations.

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Netherlands vs. Argentina 'Battle of Lusail' sees record 18 yellow cards

The match will be remembered for the 18 yellow cards and one red to set a new World Cup record.

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When will LeBron James break the NBA's career points record?

LeBron is less than 900 points away from breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record.

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Will Teofimo Lopez get back his Heisman night magic?

Lopez remains on the comeback trail. Will his favorite night of the year result in another highlight-reel moment?

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NFL betting odds, picks, tips: Bengals solve Browns; Jets sweep Bills?

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Four years ago, Mbappe won the World Cup with France. Now? He's even better.

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Long jumper allegedly faked way into Olympics

A long jumper and two officials from Albania could face bans after they were accused of submitting false information that helped the athlete get a spot at the Tokyo Olympics last year.

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Griner believed to have arrived in return to U.S.

A plane believed to be carrying Brittney Griner landed in the United States early Friday, nearly 10 months after the basketball star was detained in Russia and became the most high-profile American jailed abroad.

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Griner was released in a prisoner swap and returned to the U.S. nearly 10 months after she was arrested in Russia.

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Raiders costly penalties give Mayfield, Rams opening for victory

Mayfield led a 98-yard drive with under two minutes in the fourth quarter and no timeouts to beat the Las Vegas Raiders, 17-16.

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Teofimo Lopez Jr. vs. Sandor Martin and Terence Crawford vs. David Avanesyan go head to head on Saturday. Here's what you should look for in both fights.

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The high-flying Pelicans are winning games with defense

New Orleans has the best record in the West, and Zion & Co. are surprising the league by shutting opponents down.

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Sterling to return to World Cup after robbery

Raheem Sterling will rejoin England's World Cup squad in Qatar on Friday after flying home to deal with the fallout of a robbery at his house.

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795 goals and counting: The Alex Ovechkin chase to 800 tracker

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XFL reveals uniforms for 2023 season

The XFL is set to return in February. The league unveiled the uniforms for its eight teams on Wednesday.

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Roundtable: Who has been the top waiver wire pickup so far this season?

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Warrington calls out featherweight title rivals

Josh Warrington wants to become a global champ, with eyes on a fight in the United States against a rival world featherweight champion.

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Austin to be one of six F1 sprint races in 2023

Austin's U.S. Grand Prix will be one of six Formula One races held under the sprint weekend format in 2023.

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Sources: Cubs, Taillon reach 4-year, $68M deal

The Cubs bolstered their starting rotation Tuesday night, reaching agreement with Jameson Taillon, who was among the top pitchers remaining in free agency.

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Dubbed by UFC president Dana White as 'the future' of the sport, 21-year-old Cameron Saaiman (6-0-0) is on a mission to prove him right on his debut at UFC 282 in Vegas on December 10.

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Transfer Talk: USA's McKennie attracts Tottenham attention

Weston McKennie impressed at the World Cup, and now the Juventus midfielder has the attention of Spurs.

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Brady tops Peyton with latest 4th-quarter stunner

Despite some skepticism from his daughter on her 10th birthday, Bucs QB Tom Brady engineered his 44th career fourth-quarter comeback Monday night against the Saints, surpassing Peyton Manning for most in NFL history.

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Brady leads record-setting comeback as Buccaneers take down Saints

Tampa Bay erases 16-3 deficit with two touchdowns in the final 3:03.

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Cassidy's Golden Knights end Bruins' record run

Reilly Smith's goal for Vegas in the fifth round of the shootout ended the Bruins' NHL record for home victories to open a season at 14 games.

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Jerry Jones ahead of OBJ visit: 'I want it to work'

Ahead of Odell Beckham Jr.'s scheduled meeting with the Cowboys this week, owner Jerry Jones said Sunday night, "I'm going to be trying to make it work."

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The Cowboys' rout of the Colts was their most dominant performance of the season.

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Colts-Cowboys becomes first NFL game to be streamed on sportsbook app

The Colts-Cowboys game made history on Sunday night.

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Job 'not finished,' QB Penix to return for Huskies

Washington QB Michael Penix Jr., the nation's leader in passing yards, will return to the Huskies for the 2023 season, he announced Sunday night.

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Bengals tout Burrow after beating Mahomes, K.C.

After Joe Burrow on Sunday became the first quarterback to beat Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in three straight games, his coach and Bengals teammates didn't hesitate to put him in the MVP discussion.

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Deion's promise to Colorado: 'We're gonna win'

New Colorado coach Deion Sanders fired up a crowd of alumni, boosters and former players, promising the success-starved fanbase "we're gonna win."

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The US accomplished a lot in Qatar, but left everyone wanting more

Did the US deserve to make the quarterfinals? No, but they showed that they could.

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At times, Argentina seem like work in progress. Leo Messi is in excellent form -- which is good -- but Lionel Scaloni's side still have their flaws.

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No team had beaten Germany and Spain in the same World Cup until Japan. Can they topple Croatia next?

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Championship Weekend has brought its best with big upsets and storybook-like endings.

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Sources: QB Watson shows 'progress' in program

As part of the conditions that enabled Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson to be able to play Sunday, he has made what NFL and NFLPA experts have described as "signs of progress" during his mandatory treatment program, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Marner nets 2, sets Maple Leafs record in OT loss

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner set a franchise record and extended the league's longest active point streak to 19 games on Saturday night with two goals in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Goalless Kane ready to step up in knockout stages

England captain Harry Kane said he is ready to peak in the knockout stages after tailoring his conditioning.

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Pena home run in 18th inning gives Astros a series sweep of Mariners

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Scheffler within 1 of Hovland in chase for No. 1

Scottie Scheffler is No. 2 at the Hero World Challenge and No. 2 in the world ranking.

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Fan backs Draymond, will match fine for charity

Draymond Green's $25,000 fine for cursing at a fan this week took a positive twist Friday when the fan defended Green and pledged to match the fine for charity.

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Heat's Butler returns in style, buries Celts in OT

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler had 25 points in his return from a seven-game absence, coming up big in overtime of Friday's 120-116 win over the Celtics.

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The remarkable leadership of USA's Tyler Adams

Tyler Adams' skills on the field and his leadership off it have been obvious since he was a teenager. Now the rest of the world is taking notice.

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The Cowboys might be the front-runners to sign OBJ, but their offense is rolling without him.

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ESPN's 2022 F1 driver rankings

From Max Verstappen's heroics to Daniel Ricciardo's disappointing year, a look at the best and worst performers of F1's 2022 season.

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World Cup Daily: Wild day sees Japan, Spain survive as Germany bounced again

Four-time winners Germany are going home as Spain and Japan provided more drama in Qatar.

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Perry is often best remembered for throwing a spitball, which to some, made him an overrated pitcher. More likely, more accurately, he was underrated.

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Meet Mike Shank, the realest team owner in motorsports

Mike Shank mortgaged his house to start his racing team. Now it's an Indy 500-winning empire, but he still celebrates with a cold Busch Light.

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Inside Justin Jefferson's record-breaking, physics-defying rise with the Minnesota Vikings

Call him Jets and watch him fly past -- or even over -- flabbergasted defenders. No feat seems impossible for the 23-year-old breakout star who's leading the Vikings' charge through the NFC North.

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World Cup's missing men: What stars like Salah, Haaland, Benzema are up to

Sadly, not all of the world's best players made it to the World Cup, either through injury or failure to qualify. Here's what they're up to instead.

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LeBron to media: Why no Jerry Jones questions?

Addressing reporters during his postgame news conference Wednesday, LeBron James wondered why he has not been asked about the 1957 photo of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones that recently surfaced, after the media was so quick to question him about Kyrie Irving.

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