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Don't be surprised if ... Jayson Tatum returns this season, Kawhi Leonard remains hot

January 8, 2026 - 8:38am
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Jayson Tatum, Kawhi Leonard, Cedric Coward and more.

Fast break: Time to take advantage of Joel Embiid's hot streak?

January 8, 2026 - 8:38am
Embiid's recent hot stretch of games creates a golden opportunity for fantasy managers.

Browns locked in for 'next 120 days': Coach, draft and a QB

January 8, 2026 - 8:11am
Are Cleveland's owners letting a 5-12 season weigh them down? Not a chance. They're pressing forward.

Scheffler to make '26 debut at American Express

January 8, 2026 - 4:00am
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will make his 2026 debut at the American Express Championship later this month, tournament officials said Wednesday night. Scheffler also has committed to the WM Phoenix Open.

Sources: Rockies, Lorenzen agree to $8M contract

January 8, 2026 - 4:00am
Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Rockies are in agreement on a one-year, $8 million contract that includes a club option, sources told ESPN.

???? Our latest NFL mock draft predicts Picks 1-32

January 8, 2026 - 4:00am
Which QB fits with the Raiders at No. 1? How high could Jeremiyah Love go? Will the Buckeyes run the first round? Let's project the first 32 picks for April.

Jerry Jones: Goal is to retire with most SB wins

January 8, 2026 - 1:43am
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday that his goal in life is to the retire as the owner with the most Super Bowl wins and that he has "work to do" to catch the Patriots' Robert Kraft.

Wetzel: Welcome to a new college football world, where the SEC is no longer undisputed king

January 8, 2026 - 1:07am
The Big Ten is guaranteed to be playing for a third straight national title. Can the SEC find a way to dominate this new era like it did the previous one?

LeBron ruled out vs. Spurs with multiple injuries

January 7, 2026 - 11:57pm
Lakers star LeBron James will not play against the Spurs on Wednesday -- the second game of a back-to-back -- with the team citing multiple injuries.

Cubs land Cabrera, trade top prospect to Marlins

January 7, 2026 - 11:57pm
The Cubs have acquired pitcher Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins that sends top outfield prospect Owen Caissie, as well as infield prospects Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon, to Miami.

'I had 23': Revisiting the sack ruling that separates Jared Allen and Myles Garrett

January 7, 2026 - 10:12pm
A 2011 Vikings sack that NFL officials changed a call on seemed to work in Browns' defensive end's favor.

Source: Bowles returning as Bucs' coach in '26

January 7, 2026 - 9:43pm
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles is returning for the 2026 season, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Mammoth to host '27 Winter Classic on Utes' field

January 7, 2026 - 9:43pm
The Mammoth will make their first appearance in an outdoor game in 2027, when they host the Avalanche in the Winter Classic at University of Utah's Rice-Eccles Stadium.

3 arrested in connection with S. Sanders burglary

January 7, 2026 - 9:43pm
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a burglary that took place at the home of Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders in November. A fourth suspect remains at large.

Sources: Hawks' Young prefers trade to Wizards

January 7, 2026 - 9:43pm
Hawks star Trae Young has the Washington Wizards as his preferred destination as player and his current team work together on a possible trade, sources tell ESPN.

Ty Simpson declares for the NFL draft: What does it mean for the QB class, Alabama's next moves?

January 7, 2026 - 9:19pm
Simpson announced he will enter the 2026 NFL draft. Is he a first-rounder? Which teams could be good fits? And who could replace him at Alabama?

'This is one of the big moments in college football': Demond Williams Jr.'s case tests whether contracts can be enforced

January 7, 2026 - 9:03pm
Williams entered the transfer portal days after signing a contract to return to Washington.

Rosenior will have big task ahead of him as new boss for dysfunctional Chelsea

January 7, 2026 - 9:00pm
Liam Rosenior will have his work cut out when he officially takes charge.

Fresh start or back to square one? Either way, Man United are never dull

January 7, 2026 - 8:56pm
After the tumult of Ruben Amorim's dismissal, Darren Fletcher and United's 2-2 draw vs. Burnley was fittingly dramatic.

Early wild card bets: How to bet Packers-Bears, Bills-Jaguars

January 7, 2026 - 8:43pm
Here are games we are eyeing for bets going into wild-card weekend.