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First prison sentence issued for NBA bet scandal

January 21, 2026 - 10:58pm
A self-proclaimed gambling addict was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a betting scandal involving NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter.

Sabres sign Doan to 7-year, $48.65M extension

January 21, 2026 - 8:52pm
Josh Doan, who has 15 goals and 20 assists in 49 games for the Sabres this season, has signed a seven-year, $48.65 million extension through the 2032-33 season.

Bills owner: Coaches pushed to draft Coleman

January 21, 2026 - 8:52pm
The Bills' coaching staff pushed the organization to draft struggling wide receiver Keon Coleman, according to team owner Terry Pegula

Day 1 live blog: All the latest news and action from Melbourne

January 21, 2026 - 8:08pm
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner headline a bumper day five at the Australian Open, while the combustible Nick Kyrgios makes his first appearances of the tournament at Melbourne Park. Here's our Day 5 live blog.

Barça win, but injury for Pedri 'not good news'

January 21, 2026 - 8:04pm
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said it's "not good news" after losing Pedri to a hamstring injury in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League win away at Slavia Prague.

Can Kenneth Walker III carry Seahawks to Super Bowl after Zach Charbonnet's injury?

January 21, 2026 - 7:55pm
Charbonnet is out for the season. But luckily for the Seahawks, Walker has been on a roll recently.

Man Utd, Chelsea sneak through: What we learned from the League Cup semis

January 21, 2026 - 7:51pm
Four of the WSL's top teams clashed in the League Cup semifinals, but what did we make of the games?

Vinícius Júnior's future at Real Madrid: Stay, exit or run contract down?

January 21, 2026 - 7:51pm
Vinícius Júnior has returned to form for Real Madrid, but what should he do about his future at the club? Here are his options.

Baseball Hall of Fame voting winners, losers and who could get in next

January 21, 2026 - 7:48pm
The results are in! Our experts break down the highs and lows of the 2026 vote and look ahead to 2027.

Sources: Yanks giving Bellinger 5 years, $162.5M

January 21, 2026 - 7:24pm
The Yankees and outfielder Cody Bellinger are ending their offseason standoff by agreeing to a five-year, $162.5 million contract, sources told ESPN.

Snub Bowl: Big 12 slate features BYU-Irish tilt

January 21, 2026 - 7:24pm
The 2026 Big 12 Conference football schedule released Wednesday includes all 16 programs playing nine conference games apiece, with a collective 13 nonconference games against Power Four opponents and Notre Dame.

NBA Power Rankings: Biggest questions for all 30 teams at midseason

January 21, 2026 - 7:04pm
What are the biggest questions hovering above all 30 teams midway through the season, and where do the teams land in this week's rankings?

NBA All-Star rosters: Starters, snubs and biggest questions

January 21, 2026 - 7:04pm
Who was the biggest surprise or snub? Which superstar duo are we most excited to see? Experts break it down.

'We would have a great team': What Russian NHLers are saying about missing the Olympics

January 21, 2026 - 7:03pm
Russia is suspended from international competition due to the war in Ukraine, sidelining many players.

Coach: Bears QB, receivers need better chemistry

January 21, 2026 - 6:24pm
Among the areas Ben Johnson feels the Bears need to improve most next season is the chemistry between quarterback Caleb Williams and his pass catchers.

QB Mensah can enter portal, can't sign until ruling

January 21, 2026 - 6:24pm
Duke QB Darian Mensah is permitted to enter the transfer portal, but can't enroll at another school or play football for another college team before a North Carolina judge rules on Duke's request for an injunction that would prevent him from leaving.

Mixon's Texans future unclear after 'freak' injury

January 21, 2026 - 6:24pm
Texans GM Nick Caserio said Wednesday that a "freak" foot injury kept RB Joe Mixon out for the season, and the team will have to "see where his status is."

WNBA season to start May 8 if new CBA reached

January 21, 2026 - 4:31pm
If a new CBA is reached, the upcoming WNBA season will start May 8 with teams playing 44 games and including a 17-day FIBA World Cup break, the league announced Wednesday.

Former Alabama standout granted TRO to return

January 21, 2026 - 4:31pm
Charles Bediako, a former Alabama standout who entered the NBA draft in 2023, has been granted a temporary restraining order to return to the team, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Way-Too-Early Top 25: Sizing up the top contenders for next season

January 21, 2026 - 3:41pm
Who will raise the national championship trophy next year? We break down the teams to watch.