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January 4, 2026 - 9:11pm
Cleveland's defensive end received congratulations from around the sports world.
January 4, 2026 - 8:54pm
The Seahawks and left tackle Charles Cross have agreed to a four-year extension worth $104.4 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.
January 4, 2026 - 8:54pm
Locked into the No. 7 seed in the playoffs, the Packers started third-string QB Clayton Tune and did not start 16 key contributors (a few played only on special teams). The result was predictable: a 16-3 loss that featured minus-7 total passing yards.
January 4, 2026 - 8:54pm
The Falcons, Panthers and Saints finished the regular season at 8-9, but Carolina won the NFC South because of a 3-1 record against the other two.
January 4, 2026 - 8:54pm
Kenny Minchey, who was beaten out for the starting quarterback job at Notre Dame last season, has committed to transfer to Nebraska for 2026, he told ESPN.
January 4, 2026 - 6:51pm
The SEC may not be able to replicate last season's success, but the March Madness potentials field remains strong.
January 4, 2026 - 6:49pm
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league on the stars, sagas and storylines that will dominate 2026.
January 4, 2026 - 6:48pm
For years, this feud has become must-watch TV, and Sunday won't be any different in a "winner-takes-all" game.
January 4, 2026 - 6:34pm
All signs pointed to a routine win for Pep Guardiola's side, but Chelsea ended a turbulent week positively.
January 4, 2026 - 6:34pm
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is frustrated at not being able to choose his transfers himself. But by speaking out, he has put his job in danger.
January 4, 2026 - 5:42pm
As the Hoosiers continue preparations for the College Football Playoff semifinals, Indiana on Sunday landed a commitment from Michigan State transfer wide receiver Nick Marsh, sources told ESPN, one of the most coveted players in the transfer portal.
January 4, 2026 - 5:42pm
Titans quarterback Cam Ward left the season finale at Jacksonville after landing on his right shoulder on a touchdown run.
January 4, 2026 - 5:42pm
Former Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. has committed to sign with North Carolina, sources told ESPN.
January 4, 2026 - 5:42pm
Wisconsin has landed quarterback Colton Joseph, the team's top QB target for 2026. Joseph was eighth in the nation in total offense while helping lead Old Dominion (10-3) to its second winning season ever.
January 4, 2026 - 4:37pm
Enzo Fernández grabbed a stoppage-time equaliser as managerless Chelsea snatched a 1-1 draw at title-chasing Manchester City.
January 4, 2026 - 4:37pm
Nuggets starters Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon will return from lengthy injury absences for Sunday's game against the Nets.
January 4, 2026 - 4:37pm
San Jose State wide receiver Danny Scudero, the nation's leader in receiving yards this season, has committed to transfer to Colorado, sources told ESPN.
January 4, 2026 - 3:45pm
Which country looks best heading into the Milano Cortina Games? Here's our full breakdown of each.
January 4, 2026 - 3:45pm
From breakout teams to major deals, our experts weigh in on how the year ahead could play out.
January 4, 2026 - 3:35pm
The Jaguars compete for a division title .. and the No. 1 seed. We have picks, predictions, stats and what's at stake for every game as the regular season reaches its finale.