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All-Pro LBs to coaches: How Texans' Ryans, Patriots' Vrabel have revived former teams

January 18, 2026 - 2:18pm
Mike Vrabel and DeMeco Ryans both turned around franchises in one year. On Sunday, they face off with a trip to the AFC title game on the line.

Puka Nacua leads the way among NFL's best divisional-round arrivals

January 18, 2026 - 2:01pm
Before the divisional round got underway, players made sure to put their most fashionable foot forward.

Venus makes Aussie Open history, falters in loss

January 18, 2026 - 1:45pm
Venus Williams became the oldest player to compete in singles at the Australian Open but faltered late in a three-set loss to Olga Danilovic.

Broncos' Nix breaks bone in ankle, out for playoffs

January 18, 2026 - 1:45pm
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix will miss the remainder of the playoffs after breaking a bone in his right ankle during overtime of Saturday's 33-30 win over the Bills, coach Sean Payton said.

Guide to two more divisional round games: Previews, bold predictions, more

January 18, 2026 - 12:44pm
Texans-Patriots. Rams-Bears. We have picks, predictions and stats to know.

Seahawks showcase full arsenal, blow out 49ers

January 18, 2026 - 12:27pm
The Seahawks delivered an all-three-phases beatdown of the 49ers, racing to a 17-0 lead and never looking back in a 41-6 win to advance to the NFC title game.

Allen devastated, but loss not on QB, Bills say

January 18, 2026 - 11:32am
After another playoff loss that ended a promising season for the Bills, quarterback Josh Allen told reporters that "I feel like I let my teammates down tonight," though Buffalo players and coaches disagreed after the Broncos won 33-30 on Saturday night.

Spurs outlast Edwards despite 55-point barrage

January 18, 2026 - 8:29am
Less than a week after blowing a big early lead in a loss to Minnesota, the Spurs held on for the win Saturday despite a 55-point effort from Anthony Edwards.

Sources: Packers' LaFleur back on multiyear deal

January 18, 2026 - 3:53am
The Packers are keeping Matt LaFleur as head coach on a multiyear extension that represents a "real commitment," sources told ESPN.

'Honored' Harbaugh agrees to Giants' 5-year deal

January 18, 2026 - 3:53am
Former Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh, 63, agreed to the five-year deal the New York Giants offered him earlier this week, the club announced Saturday night, and sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the contract is for $20 million per season.

Seahawks dominate hobbled 49ers to advance

January 18, 2026 - 2:20am
The Seahawks returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and never looked back in a dominant 41-6 victory over the hobbled 49ers.

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern, Chelsea to fight for Rennes' Jérémy Jacquet

January 18, 2026 - 1:49am
Bayern Munich and Chelsea could go head-to-head for Rennes' Jérémy Jacquet. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Wetzel: Accused hoops schemers were not victims of a changing society

January 18, 2026 - 1:36am
These players selfishly betrayed their common sense, their teammates and, ultimately, themselves, Wetzel says.

'This was too easy': Inside six college basketball games the feds allege were rigged

January 18, 2026 - 1:36am
Prosecutors allege a gambling ring bribed 39 NCAA players to fix dozens of games. Here's a closer look.

'First round's on me': DePaul coach Holtmann covers drinks for students after Marquette win

January 18, 2026 - 1:36am
Chris Holtmann seems to have DePaul moving in the right direction. And after record student attendance, the coach gave back in a very collegiate manner: free drinks.

Rams-Bears set to join list of coldest playoff games

January 18, 2026 - 1:36am
The coldest-ever postseason game remains the 1967 "Ice Bowl" between Green Bay and Dallas.

Broncos pull out OT thriller to make AFC title game

January 18, 2026 - 1:15am
In a thrilling finish, the Broncos intercepted Josh Allen's deep throw in overtime and got a game-winning 23-yard field goal that sent them into the AFC title game.

Pressly, 37, world champion with Astros, retires

January 18, 2026 - 1:15am
Two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly, who collected 117 saves and helped the Houston Astros win the 2022 World Series, retired after a 13-year career,  the 37-year-old pitcher announced Saturday.

Why Miami's Columbus High School can't lose the CFP title game

January 18, 2026 - 12:51am
With deep ties to both the Hoosiers and Hurricanes, the Explorers are uniquely represented.

A historic Indiana or the restored U -- who has the edge in the CFP title game?

January 18, 2026 - 12:51am
Will the Hoosiers cap an undefeated season, or can the Canes pull off a stunner? Here are the keys to the game.