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Scherzer may wait past Opening Day for right fit

January 23, 2026 - 3:45pm
Free agent right-hander Max Scherzer is in no hurry to sign for a 19th major league season but also says he is healthy and ready if certain teams call.

Ex-Eagles lineman Johnson dies at homeless site

January 23, 2026 - 3:45pm
Former Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson died from "blunt head trauma and stab wounds" at a homeless encampment, according to the Los Angeles medical examiner.

Ex-snowboarder, FBI fugitive Wedding arrested

January 23, 2026 - 3:45pm
Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder who was among the FBI's most-wanted fugitives and faces charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witnesses, has been arrested, according to authorities.

Texas QB Manning undergoes 'minor' foot surgery

January 23, 2026 - 2:13pm
Texas quarterback Arch Manning had foot surgery this week and will be limited in offseason workouts, though he is expected to return for spring practice.

'You should've never been born': How Buss family infighting drove the $10B sale of the Lakers

January 23, 2026 - 1:42pm
The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world.

Rose-themed concession items planned for Derrick Rose's jersey retirement

January 23, 2026 - 1:09pm
The Bulls won't just be celebrating Derrick Rose in the rafters but also at concession stands.

Top 25 portal classes: Indiana, Texas Tech reload and the Portal King comes to LSU

January 23, 2026 - 12:16pm
These teams nailed their top targets or won a QB battle. Others had to reload at quite a few positions.

Who wins the 2026 national title? We predict the CFP bracket

January 23, 2026 - 12:16pm
Some teams look like easy playoff picks, but who rounds out the field?

Google updates Curt Cignetti search page to reflect iconic quote

January 23, 2026 - 12:12pm
Indiana's champion head coach also had his signature Chipotle order added to the restaurant's app.

Third time's a charm? The Rams-Seahawks bets that have hit twice and will hit again

January 23, 2026 - 12:10pm
Eric Moody looks at the prop bets that hit in the previous Rams-Seahawks matchups that are most likely to land a third time.

Can Jesse Minter provide a Mike Macdonald impact for Lamar Jackson and Ravens?

January 23, 2026 - 11:30am
The Ravens can only hope that Minter continues to follow Macdonald's path.

QB Mendoza, likely No. 1 pick, enters NFL draft

January 23, 2026 - 11:26am
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy and led the No. 1 Hoosiers to their first national championship this past season, is forgoing his final college season and entering the NFL draft, he announced on social media Friday.

LeBron brushes off Buss report: 'Don't really care'

January 23, 2026 - 11:26am
LeBron James said he wasn't bothered by an ESPN story this week that detailed his allegedly strained relationship with Lakers team governor Jeanie Buss, saying, "I don't care about how somebody feels about me."

Golden on Bediako return: 'We'll beat 'em anyways'

January 23, 2026 - 11:26am
Florida coach Todd Golden said Thursday that he doesn't agree that Charles Bediako should be able to play for Alabama but doesn't think it will matter if he does when the teams play Feb. 1.

Ravens hiring Bolts' Minter as new head coach

January 23, 2026 - 11:26am
The Ravens are hiring Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as their next head coach, the team announced Thursday.

Colts confirm FBI opened probe into Irsay's death

January 23, 2026 - 11:26am
The Indianapolis Colts on Thursday acknowledged the existence of an FBI investigation into the death of owner Jim Irsay and the potential involvement of a California doctor who reportedly prescribed him pain pills and ketamine.

Who is the NBA's No. 1 rookie in our midseason rankings?

January 23, 2026 - 10:41am
Flagg, Knueppel, Edgecombe? Here are the league's top 10 rookies, based on performance.

Kuminga injures knee, ankle; holding off on MRI

January 23, 2026 - 9:31am
The Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga told ESPN he will wait to see how his hyperextended knee feels Friday morning before deciding whether to get an MRI.

Alcaraz stays sharp in 3rd-rd. Aussie Open sweep

January 23, 2026 - 9:31am
Corentin Moutet kept Carlos Alcaraz on his toes with a variety of shots, but Alcaraz cruised to a 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 win in their third-round Australian Open match.

'We're back': No. 16 Sooners stun Gamecocks

January 23, 2026 - 9:31am
Aaliyah Chavez scored 15 of her 26 points in overtime, and No. 16 Oklahoma stunned No. 2 South Carolina 94-82 on Thursday night.