The defending national champions are building a case to move up the bracket -- and as a threat to repeat.
In danger of falling out of the field, USC got its most important win of the season Thursday.
The Seattle Seahawks will go up for sale after Super Bowl LX, league and ownership sources familiar with the arrangement tell ESPN.
Former UCLA standout Amari Bailey, who played 10 games for the Hornets in 2023-24, has hired an agent and a lawyer to prepare to fight for NCAA eligibility.
The Ravens are hiring Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle as their offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Doyle, 29, will be the youngest offensive playcaller in the NFL.
All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson and the Athletics reached agreement on a seven-year contract that includes a club option for an eighth season, the team announced Friday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers hired former Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for the same role in Mike McCarthy's staff, the team announced Friday afternoon.
The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday, the team announced, a shocking turn following an organization-wide failure to make the playoffs this season.
Bengals QB Joe Flacco was named as an AFC quarterback in this year's Pro Bowl Games, the team announced Friday. It's the first time in Flacco's 18-year career that he has been named a Pro Bowler.
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his own jet when it crashed last month, killing him and six others, according to an NTSB report.
Before Super Bowl LX kicks off, let's take a look at the year in review, with all the bad beats, teams on repeat and more.
As the road to WrestleMania 42 begins this Saturday, here's a look at the history of its first stop.
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst examine eight East contenders, and how a Giannis trade could alter the conference hierarchy.
How will the Lions juggle four negotiations? Can Puka Nacua and Bijan Robinson get record deals? How might the C.J. Stroud and Brandon Aubrey situations play out?
NFL free agency starts on March 11. What does the future look like for these 32 soon-to-be free agents?
The NFL has stood by its decision to book Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show despite criticism from the Trump administration.
It took two years of convincing, but Kawhi Leonard's new game is supercharging the Clippers -- and making them an unexpected threat in the loaded Western Conference.
Milton Williams became the highest-paid player in Patriots history last March after winning it all with the Eagles.
Who were the most successful coaching hires since 2021? And how do the Super Bowl coaches stack up? We ranked all 37 moves.
We got an all-access pass to a two-day MLB training session in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Who has the most talent in the minors? Here's how every organization stacks up entering the 2026 season.
How high will the Sabres climb? Plus, here are the upcoming dates to circle on the calendar.
Who's going to win at Milan Cortina? How these specific players perform could make the difference.
Julien Laurens is here with his weekend recommendations: Can Man City beat Tottenham, their bogey side? Will Arbeloa step up as Real Madrid coach?
Bayern Munich are running away with the Bundesliga, but despite their dominance, are not perfect.
The Champions League playoff draw has given us an instant rematch between José Mourinho's Benfica and Real Madrid. Here are our picks to advance.
Aryna Sabalenka will take on Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open women's final. Our experts weigh in on how each can win the title.
The transfer portal closed Jan. 16. Here's your guide to the best players on the move this offseason.
In early Super Bowl LX betting, Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads all players in touchdown prop betting volume.
Here are the top NFL draft risers from the final day of Senior Bowl practices, with Altmyer making a move.
With titles as the world's tallest teenager and tallest college basketball player ever, meet Florida's center.
Three national title favorites, nine Final Four threats and 35 more teams that can win NCAA tournament games.
In 2016, Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez Jr. sparred at a Miami gym. On Saturday, they fight for much more.
Will Teofimo Lopez Jr. solve Shakur Stevenson's defense? Or will Stevenson control the range?
Alexander Volkanovski beat Diego Lopes to reclaim UFC gold in April, but don't expect a one-sided rematch
A lot has changed since his last fight, but a late-career lingering UFC narrative remains a constant.
Juventus are looking to sign one forward before the transfer window closes. Transfer Talk has the latest.
There is less than a week to go in the January transfer window.
After five days of shakedown testing at Barcelona, ESPN's F1 analysts reveal what they learned about the state of the field ahead of 2026 rule changes.
Last year was the first time Chase Elliott won multiple races in a season since 2022. Can he carry that momentum into the 2026 campaign?
With Giannis Antetokounmpo rumored to be in his final days with Milwaukee, Andre Snellings takes a look at the possible destinations and which would be best and worst for his fantasy value.
Helping you decide whether to give up on struggling players or believe in those who are ascending.