Giants see success for Jaxson Dart if he can avoid injury

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 06:00:11 EST)

The competitive fire that defined Dart's college career is now a liability. After his latest concussion, teammates and coaches are urging the prized rookie to protect himself.

LSU to pay Kiffin based on Ole Miss' CFP success

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 17:29:34 EST)

Lane Kiffin's contract with LSU includes the unique clause that he will receive a bonus payment equal to the amount had he coached Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff.

Michigan State hires Fitzgerald, touts 'new era'

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 17:29:34 EST)

Former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald was hired Monday as the new football coach at Michigan State. Sources told ESPN that it's a five-year deal.

Sources: WNBA offering max salary base of $1M

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 17:29:34 EST)

The WNBA's latest proposal to the players' union includes a maximum salary base of $1 million, sources told ESPN's Alexa Philippou. The new offer reflects incremental increases from the league's previous proposal.

Eagles OC's house gets egged after loss to Bears

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 17:29:34 EST)

The New Jersey home of Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo was vandalized with eggs early Saturday morning, following the team's loss to the Bears, police said.

Michigan rises to No. 3 in AP Top 25 men's poll

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 17:29:34 EST)

Michigan jumped to No. 3 in the Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll Monday as rival Michigan State and Iowa State both climbed into the top 10.

Sources: Chesney set to be named UCLA coach

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 17:29:34 EST)

James Madison coach Bob Chesney has emerged as the target of UCLA's coaching search, sources told ESPN, and is set to sign a five-year deal that will be finalized after James Madison's Sun Belt championship game.

Thielen cut to seek bigger role in last NFL season

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 17:29:34 EST)

The Vikings have waived Adam Thielen at the veteran wide receiver's request, the team announced Monday.

QB recruit Huhn following Franklin to Va. Tech

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 17:29:34 EST)

QB Troy Huhn, a former Penn State pledge and ESPN's No. 10 pocket passer in the 2026 cycle, announced his commitment to Virginia Tech, reuniting with coach James Franklin.

🏈 CFB Power Rankings: Texas Tech into top five

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 17:29:34 EST)

What were the biggest surprises from each top 25 team this season?

Wetzel: Lane Kiffin left an actual playoff team for a theoretical one. He should be honest about why

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 14:16:04 EST)

Lane Kiffin might be a great coach, but he isn't being treated unfairly by Ole Miss or "the calendar" or anything else.

How Mike Vrabel galvanized Patriots to top of AFC in a year

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 18:31:16 EST)

Vrabel had a clear vision of the Patriots' future when hired in January. Now, they are competing again.

Four intriguing divisions, 10 teams and playoffs on the line: Barnwell makes sense of close races

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 18:13:35 EST)

It feels like every division is still up for grabs this season. Let's take a closer look at particularly tight races in the NFC West, NFC South, AFC South and AFC North.

Takeaways: Top AFC seed for Broncos? Panthers are legit?

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 18:13:35 EST)

Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 13 game.

Can Ohio State be beaten? Can Texas make the playoff? Can any team win the ACC?

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 11:35:07 EST)

Why the Buckeyes are so dominant, the ACC is so confusing and the playoff picture still isn't settled.

Projecting Tuesday's penultimate CFP top 12

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 11:35:07 EST)

We assess how the committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 14.

Where Kentucky ranks among the open Power 4 jobs

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 14:48:02 EST)

It's already a busy coaching carousel. Here are the jobs we think are best and why.

College football coaching carousel: Tracking all the firings and hirings

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 14:48:02 EST)

With the carousel fully in motion, here's a recap of every FBS vacancy.

'When do we get our Siakam?': What to make of the Bulls' uneven early season

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 18:13:40 EST)

From a 6-1 start to a 9-10 record to begin December, which Chicago Bulls team is the real version and what could be next?

Who is NBA Cup MVP? Can anyone stop OKC? Big questions ahead of the quarters

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 18:13:40 EST)

Breaking down the biggest NBA Cup group stage surprises and what lies ahead in the knockout rounds.

Will there be baseball in 2027? Is a salary cap coming? What you need to know about MLB's looming labor battle

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 18:00:21 EST)

With the CBA set to expire one year from today, we answer baseball's burning questions.

The NHL's best this week: Kyle Palmieri, 'hockey guy'

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 18:02:31 EST)

The Islanders forward tore his ACL -- then made a brilliant pass to set up a goal. Plus, what to watch this week.

How a bald coach solved volleyball's ponytail predicament

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 06:54:03 EST)

The NCAA volleyball tournament will feature dozens of stars wearing a hair-tie solution invented by none other than three-time champion Jerritt Elliott.

AP Top 25 poll reaction: Wolverines on the rise

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 14:10:28 EST)

The fourth in-season men's AP Top 25 poll for 2025-26 is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings.

Feast Week lessons: Michigan No. 1? St. John's, Florida in trouble?

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 14:10:28 EST)

From the Players Era in Las Vegas to a top-25 showdown in New York, here's what we learned last week.

AP Top 25 poll reaction: UConn still the team to beat

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 14:09:54 EST)

The fourth in-season women's AP Top 25 poll is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings.

Feast Week takeaways: Crooks' 47 points push Iowa State to 9-0

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 12:25:25 EST)

Big performances from Texas, LSU and Iowa State headline the most significant results from Feast Week.

Welcome to NFL draft season: 30 questions on the QBs, standout prospects and risers to watch

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 18:03:21 EST)

Who's in the hunt to go No. 1? How does the QB class look? Which teams need defense? And who could rise at the combine? Let's answer big questions on this class.

NFL draft risers, questions and notes: Can T.J. Parker climb back up the board?

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 18:03:21 EST)

We have draft notes, including what to make of T.J. Parker's three-sack game and Trevor Goosby's rise.

NFL Week 14 odds: Bears underdogs at Packers, Ravens favored over Steelers

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 14:01:48 EST)

Critical matchups are ahead in Week 14. Here are the odds, spreads and totals for every game.

Lane Kiffin, Thanksgiving and CFB conference champs: A busy weekend at sportsbooks

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 14:01:48 EST)

How sportsbooks are evaluating Ole Miss, the CFP race and more on NFL underdogs winning big.

WNBA, union agree to 40-day extension on CBA

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 13:58:23 EST)

The WNBA and WNBA Players Association agreed to a 40-day extension on the current CBA that includes the option for either party to terminate the extension with 48 hours' notice.

Free agents: Kyle Monangai, Bam Knight are essential pickups

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 17:32:43 EST)

All the free agent options worth adding as we look ahead to Week 14 and the start of the fantasy football playoff season.

Buzz: Justin Herbert set for surgery, but aims to play in Week 14

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 17:32:44 EST)

Herbert set for surgery, Meyers keeps producing for the Jaguars and Irving looked good in his return in Week 14

Chelsea, Arsenal put on a show of title hopefuls, Xabi Alonso's Madrid mess, more

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 09:26:35 EST)

Sunday's clash between Premier League title chasers lived up to expectations with drama, controversy and grit. PLUS: Xabi Alonso's tactics lead to Madrid losing more points, as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

How do Barça contain Atlético's Jack Reacher-like striker?

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 09:26:35 EST)

Alexander Sørloth can haunt Barça again and send Atlético top of LaLiga when the sides meet on Tuesday.

Allende outshines Messi as Miami book spot vs. Vancouver

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 09:59:14 EST)

Tadeo Allende's performance of a lifetime, and the own goal that broke San Diego hearts. Cesar Hernandez and Joseph Lowery to sum up the best and worst of MLS' conference finals as Inter Miami book a date with Vancouver.

Huskers earn top overall seed in NCAA tournament

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 17:28:39 EST)

Undefeated Nebraska earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA women's volleyball tournament bracket released Sunday.

AP Week 14 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 12:24:43 EST)

A look at the new Top 25 after Week 14.

Takeaways: A chaotic tiebreaker in the ACC, plus surprising wins

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 12:24:44 EST)

Our college football experts break down key storylines and performances.

Survivor Series WarGames: Who is the masked man who attacked CM Punk?

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 08:17:50 EST)

The men's WarGames match was interrupted by a mystery man, and the theories are already flying.

McLaren's Qatar blunder has it on the brink of a 2007 rerun

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 11:29:33 EST)

In 2007, McLaren refused to favor either of its drivers, costing the team a title. After another botched call in Qatar, is history repeating itself?

Big win, better trolls: Panthers poke fun at Rams after upset

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 07:22:59 EST)

NFL teams didn't take the holiday week off from being petty at their opponents after big wins.

As Charlie Smyth shone in debut, Northern Ireland celebrated with free pints

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 08:15:08 EST)

The ex-Gaelic footballer-turned-New Orleans kicker had fans and family rooting for him from near and far.

AUSL Softball Expansion Draft 2025: How to watch on ESPN

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 10:28:24 EST)

The AUSL expands from four to six teams as Cascade and Oklahoma City Spark make their first picks in the 2025 expansion draft.

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye Nusa move

(Mon, 1 Dec 2025 14:14:05 EST)

Barcelona will look to sign RB Leipzig and Norway winger Antonio Nusa. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.