Clarity or more chaos? Breaking down the key games of Week 13

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:29:25 EST)

A Big Ten showdown in the West, playoff hopefuls trying hang on and the potential to clear things up in the ACC.

Sources: Burrow won't be activated for Pats game

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:21:26 EST)

Bengals QB Joe Burrow will not start on Sunday against the Patriots, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter, meaning Joe Flacco will make his sixth straight start.

Sources: Ohio St. to be without WRs Tate, Smith

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:21:26 EST)

Ohio State wide receivers Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith are not expected to play against Rutgers due to lower-body injuries, sources told ESPN.

Flagg outduels HS teammate Queen in career night

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:21:26 EST)

Cooper Flagg got a measure of revenge against former high school teammate Derik Queen, scoring 12 of his career-high 29 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Mavericks to a 118-115 win over the Pelicans.

Source: 49ers voided Aiyuk's guarantees for 2026

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:21:26 EST)

During training camp, the 49ers voided the guaranteed money in wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's contract for 2026 because he had not been meeting the requirements of that deal, a league source said, confirming a report by The Athletic.

Sources: Ducks WRs Moore, Bryant likely out

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:21:27 EST)

Oregon wide receivers Dakorien Moore and Gary Bryant Jr. are not expected to play for the No. 7 Ducks against No. 15 USC due to injuries, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

UVA shooter given max penalty of 5 life sentences

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:21:26 EST)

A judge sentenced Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. to the maximum allowable penalty of five life sentences, plus 23 years, for shooting and killing three Virginia football players in 2022.

Stephen Jones: Pickens benched for missing bus

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:21:26 EST)

Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens missed the team bus to Monday's game against the Raiders, leading to him getting benched to start the contest, executive vice president Stephen Jones told Dallas' 105.3 The Fan.

Leclerc fumes at 'embarrassing' Vegas qualifying

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:21:26 EST)

Charles Leclerc called Ferrari's Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying performance "embarrassing" and said it was a showcase of the issues the team has faced in wet conditions since his arrival.

šŸˆ Reid's debut rankings for 2026 NFL draft

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:21:26 EST)

Jordan Reid unveils his initial rankings for the 2026 draft class, with the top 50 players, scouting reports and standouts at every position.

NBA Cup takeaways: Late-night drama unfolds in the West

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:27:52 EST)

The 2025 NBA Cup continued group play Friday. Here's everything you need to know about the third annual in-season tournament.

Expert picks, best bets: How Tsarukyan can reenter title contention

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:43:16 EST)

MMA experts give their predictions for a UFC Fight Night from Doha, Qatar, headlined by lightweight contenders Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker.

Final prep for NFL Week 12: We have sleepers, QB questions, trends to watch and more

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:25:48 EST)

Will the Browns lean on the run in Shedeur Sanders' first start? Will Eagles-Cowboys come down to Jalen Hurts? Is Michael Wilson startable in fantasy?

Our guide to every Week 12 game: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:25:48 EST)

Another Eagles-Cowboys classic? Will Christian McCaffrey run through the Panthers?

Inside the art of blocking a kick in the NFL: 'They're game changers'

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:19:28 EST)

The league has seen an uptick in blocked kicks, and ESPN's NFL Nation shares how players have done it.

NBA first-month lessons: What we're hearing on all 30 teams

(Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:21:20 EST)

Tim Bontemps takes the pulse of the league on OKC's chase for 70 wins, the potential post-Trae Hawks and more first-month standout storylines.

NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team's quarter-season MVP

(Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:47:23 EST)

The Avalanche's reign atop the list continues, and the Blackhawks break into the top 10. Here's the full list.

Grading preseason bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams

(Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:47:23 EST)

Some of our wild takes from September don't look so wild anymore. Others are way off base. Here's an update.

Pete Alonso's three most aggressive suitors so far -- and a few other fits for the free agent first baseman

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:08:44 EST)

For a second straight winter, the Mets' franchise home run king is seeking a long-term deal. Where might he land?

Should the Tigers trade Tarik Skubal? We asked around MLB

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:08:44 EST)

Will the best pitcher in baseball be on the move this offseason? Those in the game offer their advice.

Do Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy belong in Cooperstown? Breaking down the contemporary era ballot

(Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:38:31 EST)

What makes a Hall of Famer, anyway? We take a closer look at the eight candidates.

WNBA mock draft: There's a new No. 1 replacing Lauren Betts at the top

(Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:39:50 EST)

Four UCLA players, including Lauren Betts, are now projected first-round picks. But Spain's Awa Fam is No. 1.

Week 13 intel: Virginia Tech's moves; Jordan Carter latest, biggest visits

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:50:34 EST)

Less than two weeks until the early signing period, it's the last push for some classes.

North Texas' QB guru can make a star out of anyone, even a player who was a high school backup

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:45:47 EST)

Eric Morris has tutored QBs from Patrick Mahomes to Cam Ward and John Mateer. How he mentors them is key to their successes and his.

The wild rise of BYU's Bear Bachmeier

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:45:47 EST)

Bachmeier has impressed with his talent and toughness, two traits honed through years of family battles.

Will your team make the playoffs? Simulate the rest of the regular season

(Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:20:09 EST)

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Last-minute pickups for Week 12: Target the Brissett-Wilson combo in Arizona

(Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:28:21 EST)

If bye weeks or injuries have you seeking lineup help, consider the Cardinals passing game and a sneaky defense.

The Playbook: Lineup locks, Shadow Reports for Week 12

(Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:28:22 EST)

An all-encompassing look at matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores.

Early offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams: Positions to upgrade, draft prospects to watch, more

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:17:01 EST)

How can all 32 NFL teams improve during the offseason? We took an early look at positional needs, free agents to watch and intriguing draft fits.

Projecting Round 1 of next year's draft

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:17:01 EST)

How early could Ty Simpson go? Let's project Round 1 of the 2026 draft -- plus two trades.

Wetzel: Is the NCAA infraction system now too speedy to be fair?

(Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:49:42 EST)

In an effort to speed up infractions rulings, the NCAA implemented a new system in 2023 for low-stakes cases.

Rhodes attacked, AJ joins Rhea's War Games team

(Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:43:33 EST)

Friday's "SmackDown" painted a cleared picture of what to expect at Survivor Series: War Games.

54 bids, 1 sale: Karl-Anthony Towns sells rare Yoshinobu Yamamoto MLB logo patch card for $72,000

(Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:29:08 EST)

The New York Knicks center drew the card in October before making one bidder's lucky day.

USC-Oregon: Why to bet on the Ducks' defense to prevail in Eugene

(Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:47:27 EST)

No. 7 Oregon is nearly a double-digit favorite at home against No. 15 USC, and the Ducks matchup up well against the Trojans' style of offense.

Look at the 'ugly corners' for the best value in Week 13 of the CFB season

(Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:47:27 EST)

With a lack of top-rated matchups, Pamela Maldonado looks in the shadows to find the best CFB bets.

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye Kane, Ɓlvarez as Lewa replacement

(Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:47:33 EST)

Barcelona have lined up Harry Kane and JuliƔn Ɓlvarez as potential replacements for 37-year-old striker Robert Lewandowski. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.