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Benny the Bull picks new number after Derrick Rose...

January 28, 2026 - 1:42pm
Benny had worn No. 1 since 1969. In honor of Rose's jersey retirement, the beloved mascot enters a new era.

Bobby Marks' NBA trade deadline guide: What to kno...

January 28, 2026 - 12:40pm
What deals could kick-start the NBA trade deadline? Bobby Marks examines the players, picks and priorities you need to know for all 30 teams.

Fury to face Makhmudov in comeback fight

January 28, 2026 - 12:32pm
Tyson Fury's return to the ring has been confirmed with the former heavyweight world champion set to fight Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11.

Djokovic, down 2 sets, advances when Musetti hurt

January 28, 2026 - 12:32pm
Novak Djokovic will play in his 13th Australian Open semifinal after his opponent, Lorenzo Musetti, retired from their match while leading the 24-time major champion 6-4, 6-3, 1-3.

Nebraska's 24-game win streak ends vs. Michigan

January 28, 2026 - 12:32pm
Nebraska's improbable run, the longest in Division I since since Gonzaga reeled off 35 in a row between 2019 and 2021, came to a halt against the No. 3 Wolverines.

Sources: Broncos fire OC after falling short of SB...

January 28, 2026 - 12:32pm
Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi was fired Tuesday along with wide receivers coach Keary Colbert and cornerbacks coach Addison Lynch.

Sources: Belichick not a 1st-ballot Hall of Famer

January 28, 2026 - 12:32pm
Bill Belichick, the eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach, will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, sources told ESPN.

Wembanyama 'horrified' by Minnesota shootings

January 28, 2026 - 11:56am
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama on Tuesday articulated his thoughts on a pair of fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis, saying, "Every day I wake up and see the news and I'm horrified."

When football meets third grade curriculum: The rise of NFeLementary

January 28, 2026 - 11:13am
Mary Crippen, a third grade educator based in Florida, built NFeLementary by expanding on a football-based curriculum her mother created decades earlier.

WWE 'Raw' results: Finn Balor attacks CM Punk, Bron Breakker returns

January 28, 2026 - 11:05am
Andreas Hale breaks down all the action from the last episode of "Raw" before Saturday's Royal Rumble.

What to expect from Murakami, Okamoto, Imai and more

January 28, 2026 - 10:39am
Todd Zola dives into the statistics to tell us what exactly we should expect from some of the players coming to MLB in 2026 from overseas.

Connelly's best 100 games of the 2025 college football season

January 28, 2026 - 9:32am
From CFP (and FCS playoff) classics to OT thrillers and what-the-heck moments, this season had it all.

Can Packers afford to keep the likes of Josh Jacobs, Rashan Gary?

January 28, 2026 - 9:30am
Elgton Jenkins, Nate Hobbs and Aaron Banks also have contracts that put Green Bay's salary cap in a bind.

First look at Seahawks-Patriots: Early Super Bowl picks, big questions, key matchups

January 28, 2026 - 9:28am
Ahead of the Feb. 8 showdown, we have predictions, matchup insight, looming questions and team breakdowns.

Just missed the top 100? No problem! Rookie of the Year candidates, breakout prospects from Nos. 101 to 200

January 28, 2026 - 9:23am
We rank and hand out superlatives for the players on the outside of Kiley McDaniel's list.

Sinner ends another Grand Slam run for Shelton

January 28, 2026 - 9:19am
Jannik Sinner was all business in a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win over eighth-seeded Ben Shelton to extend his winning streak at the Australian Open to 19.

Champion Hoosiers draw OSU, U-M back-to-back

January 28, 2026 - 8:09am
Indiana, the reigning national champion, will face off against Big Ten powers Ohio State and Michigan in back-to-back weeks next season.

Swiatek, Pegula echo Gauff: Players need privacy

January 28, 2026 - 8:09am
Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula backed Coco Gauff's call for more privacy at tennis tournaments, saying that the seemingly limitless access to players is often unnecessary.

'Insane ...': Patrick Mahomes leads reactions to Belichick missing first-ballot Hall of Fame nod

January 28, 2026 - 3:20am
The sports world was abuzz on social media after news that the legendary coach wouldn't be a first ballot Hall of Famer broke.

Pegula bests Anisimova in all-American showdown

January 28, 2026 - 1:50am
After three previous losses in Australian Open quarterfinals, Jessica Pegula defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 7-6 (1) on Wednesday to advance to the final four at Melbourne Park for the first time.