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What is Zuffa Boxing? Fighters, format, rules, more details

January 23, 2026 - 9:21am
Dana White's Zuffa Boxing makes its debut Friday in Las Vegas. Andreas Hale answers some of the key questions you may have about the new promotion.

NLL Week 9 preview: Critical weekend for eight teams

January 23, 2026 - 9:21am
The standings remain wide open behind the Rush. Here's what to watch in each of the four games.

NFL's most valuable players this season: Let's stack the top 100

January 23, 2026 - 8:31am
We took the MVP conversation beyond Drake Maye vs. Matthew Stafford ... way beyond.

The Hall of Fame has a starting pitcher problem. Here's what it means for today's aces

January 23, 2026 - 8:26am
After no pitchers got the call to Cooperstown -- again -- this week, what does the future hold?

Barnwell sorts out the wide receiver market: 20 free agents, trade targets and cut candidates

January 23, 2026 - 8:15am
Will Alec Pierce get paid in free agency? And could A.J. Brown or Brian Thomas Jr. get traded?

Australian Open Day 6: De Minaur overcomes Tiafoe, extreme heat forces schedule changes

January 23, 2026 - 8:02am
World No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka booked their spots in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday afternoon, as did Daniil Medvedev, Coco Gauff, and Australia's own Alex de Minaur.

Rodman contract saga ends with record Spirit deal

January 23, 2026 - 4:20am
United States forward Trinity Rodman signed a record three-year contract with the Washington Spirit on Thursday to remain at the club, ending months-long uncertainty over the star's future.

Lawyer suing NFLPA for retaliation fired by union

January 23, 2026 - 1:08am
Attorney Heather McPhee says the union wanted to keep her from cooperating with a federal inquiry into NFLPA finances.

Moore returns to court, wants charges dismissed

January 23, 2026 - 1:08am
Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore returned to court, with his lawyer saying he's seeking to have home invasion and other charges against him dismissed.

Nationals send Gore to Rangers in 5-for-1 trade

January 22, 2026 - 11:19pm
The Rangers have acquired All-Star left-hander MacKenzie Gore from the Nationals in exchange for five prospects, including Gavin Fien, the 12th pick in the draft.

???? NFL mock draft: Kiper projects the first round

January 22, 2026 - 11:19pm
Where will national title game standouts Fernando Mendoza and Akheem Mesidor land in Round 1? And could we really see six WRs in the opening 32 picks?

Can Mirra Andreeva make a run at the Australian Open title?

January 22, 2026 - 11:01pm
Andreeva won the Australian Open lead-up in Adelaide -- and could be the most likely player to upset Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff or Iga Swiatek.

QB Dart: Giants 'can't wait' to play for Harbaugh

January 22, 2026 - 10:21pm
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart told ESPN that he and his teammates "can't wait" to play for new coach John Harbaugh.

Kansas' Self plans to return vs. Kansas State

January 22, 2026 - 8:00pm
Kansas coach Bill Self intends to be on the sideline Saturday night when the No. 19 Jayhawks travel to play Kansas State.

Midseason report card: Cooper Flagg 'better than advertised'

January 22, 2026 - 7:55pm
Halfway through a turbulent rookie season, here's what execs and scouts are saying about Flagg.

USWNT star Trinity Rodman's record deal: Why it's a boon for her, but NWSL worries linger

January 22, 2026 - 7:53pm
Trinity Rodman will stay in the U.S. and play for the NWSL. Even as she rejected offers from England, it exposes the NWSL's problems retaining stars.

McCaffrey, 4 QBs named AP NFL MVP finalists

January 22, 2026 - 7:18pm
Christian McCaffrey has become only the second player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The AP 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award.

How Cooper Kupp mentored and Davante Adams elevated Puka Nacua's game

January 22, 2026 - 6:49pm
Puka Nacua's elite performance can be attributed to the mentorship of veteran receivers Cooper Kupp and Davante Adams.

Power Rankings: Miami (Ohio) debuts, Nebraska rises

January 22, 2026 - 6:48pm
The RedHawks crack the top 25 and the Cornhuskers climb as two of the last three unbeaten teams standing.