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January 14, 2026 - 5:51pm
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a five-year, $130 million deal with left-hander Ranger Suarez, a source told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.
January 14, 2026 - 5:51pm
Sheriff's deputies are investigating an alleged break-in and theft last week at the North Carolina home of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, one of seven people who died in a plane crash last month.
January 14, 2026 - 5:51pm
Marcus Freeman said one of Notre Dame's goals for 2026 is to "leave no doubt" as to its candidacy for the College Football Playoff.
January 14, 2026 - 5:51pm
The NWSL Players Association has filed a grievance against the league arguing that the NWSL's creation of the new "High Impact Player" mechanism violates the CBA terms.
January 14, 2026 - 3:19pm
CBA negotiations intensified in recent months, but previous events helped spark the stalemate between the WNBA and WNBPA.
January 14, 2026 - 3:15pm
Wide receiver Adam Thielen announced his retirement after 12 seasons in the NFL on social media Wednesday.
January 14, 2026 - 3:15pm
Steelers president Art Rooney II dismissed the idea that he would tolerate a rebuild as the franchise installs just its fourth head coach since 1969.
January 14, 2026 - 3:15pm
Kayla Harrison's highly anticipated UFC title defense against Amanda Nunes has reportedly been postponed after Harrison underwent surgery this week to repair herniated discs in her neck.
January 14, 2026 - 3:15pm
Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said Wednesday that the team still plans on Travis Hunter being a two-way player in 2026.
January 14, 2026 - 3:15pm
Ja Morant says he has to "live with it" over the possibility of the Grizzlies seeking to trade him. He also told reporters he will "hopefully" play in a pair of games in Europe this week but has already been ruled out for the first contest in Berlin.
January 14, 2026 - 3:15pm
LIV Golf has signed two-time major champion Dustin Johnson to a multiyear extension, the league announced Wednesday.
January 14, 2026 - 3:15pm
Sydney amateur Jordan Smith beat defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner on his way to claiming the $1 million Australian first prize at the Australian Open's 1 Point Slam.
January 14, 2026 - 3:15pm
LeBron James cleared the air following the Lakers' 141-116 win over the Hawks on Tuesday, separating himself from the opinion of his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, who said that L.A. should trade away fan favorite Austin Reaves.
January 14, 2026 - 2:00pm
João Cancelo's return to Barcelona began in confusion, but his loan move could give the team a boost.
January 14, 2026 - 2:00pm
Why have three of the biggest soccer teams in the world fired their managers in the span of just 12 days? To clubs like Man United or Real Madrid, it's not about results, but how they fit.
January 14, 2026 - 1:21pm
The Games will be missing one of the sport's top countries. Here's what the group could have looked like had it been competing.
January 14, 2026 - 11:24am
Giannis Antetokounmpo responded to boos from his home fans in kind, giving two thumbs-down to the crowd following an and-1 layup during Tuesday's blowout loss to the Wolves.
January 14, 2026 - 11:24am
Speaking a day after Brooks Koepka's return via a new Returning Member Program was announced, Tiger Woods called it "incredible" for the PGA Tour and said he's happy that the five-time major champion will be back this season.
January 14, 2026 - 11:24am
Mike Tomlin has stepped down as Steelers coach, ending a 19-year run in Pittsburgh during which he never had a losing season.
January 14, 2026 - 11:24am
Free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker has been offered a short-term deal by the Mets that is believed to be worth $50 million per season, sources told ESPN.