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Maresca made Chelsea world champions. Six months later, he's gone. What happened?

January 2, 2026 - 9:52am
What caused the dramatic breakdown in Enzo Maresca's working relationship with Chelsea?

Ducks' defense blanks Tech to reach CFP semis

January 2, 2026 - 9:13am
Matayo Uiagalelei caused a fumble to set up a touchdown as the Ducks silenced Texas Tech 23-0 in the Orange Bowl to reach the College Football Playoff semifinals.

IU tops Tide in 'dream come true'; Ducks up next

January 2, 2026 - 9:13am
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza and the top-seeded Hoosiers won the Rose Bowl Thursday in convincing fashion, authoring a 38-3 victory over No. 9 Alabama to secure a berth in the College Football Playoff semifinals, where they will meet No. 5 Oregon.

???? Barnwell names his annual All-Pro team

January 2, 2026 - 9:13am
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua were clear WR picks, but the CB group was hard to sort out. Which 50 players made Bill Barnwell's list?

New year, same problems for Liverpool side lacking depth, dynamism

January 2, 2026 - 9:07am
Devoid of last season's swagger, Liverpool's draw with Leeds showed how much work remains for Arne Slot.

Don't expect Chelsea to hire an elite coach after Maresca split

January 2, 2026 - 9:07am
Chelsea used to demand success, hiring the world's best coaches to deliver results. Enzo Maresca's departure reveals that that's no longer the case.

Soccer's closest rivals? PSG play host to new next-door neighbors Paris FC

January 2, 2026 - 8:49am
Paris FC's new home is across the street from Paris Saint-Germain's stadium.

NHL's holiday on ice amid balmy Miami's swaying palm trees

January 2, 2026 - 8:40am
Balmy temperatures and wind pose biggest challenge for the annual hockey event.

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's most intriguing January game

January 2, 2026 - 8:35am
The Red Wings, Canadiens and Sabres make leaps, while the Golden Knights and Ducks slide.

What does James Nnaji's eligibility mean -- now and for the future?

January 2, 2026 - 8:32am
The former pro signed with Baylor midseason. How did it happen, and what does this mean for the sport?

NFL playoff schedule, projected bracket: Here's what to know in both conferences

January 2, 2026 - 8:26am
The playoffs begin on Jan. 10 with three full rounds before Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.

Seven questions Liverpool must answer in January

January 2, 2026 - 5:11am
The January transfer window is open, and top clubs like Liverpool have big and expensive decisions to make.

The NHL is back at the Olympics! Everything you need to know about hockey in Milan-Cortina

January 2, 2026 - 1:59am
Many of the world's best hockey players will face off in Italy. What's the format? Who are the favorites and top players?

NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up

January 1, 2026 - 11:20pm
Our NBA insiders lay out where all 30 teams stack up in the last power rankings of 2025.

Which NBA star had the best year? The 2025 Golden Basketball goes to ...

January 1, 2026 - 11:20pm
Kevin Pelton breaks down which NBA stars had the best year and crowns a winner.

Our favorite games of 2025: World Series Game 7, four-homer performances and much more

January 1, 2026 - 11:19pm
From playoff thrillers to epic individual achievements, see the moments we'll remember for decades to come.

Why Pilates is more than a New Year's resolution for some of the NFL's best

January 1, 2026 - 11:19pm
Stefon Diggs, Nik Bonitto, Will Anderson and more players are utilizing Pilates to activate core muscles.

What we're hearing on the NFL coaching carousel: Latest buzz on top candidates, potential openings

January 1, 2026 - 11:15pm
Which teams will make coaching changes? Could Jeff Hafley or Chris Shula land an open job? Here's our coach movement intel ahead of Week 18.

Kiffin skips Sugar, attends LSU women's hoops

January 1, 2026 - 10:55pm
New LSU football coach Lane Kiffin attended the Tigers' women's basketball game as his former team, Ole Miss, was taking on Georgia in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal.

Sources: MRI comes back clean on Wemby's knee

January 1, 2026 - 10:55pm
An MRI on Thursday showed that Spurs center Victor Wembanyama did not suffer ligament damage to his left knee, sources told ESPN. He's out for Friday's matchup at the Pacers and will be questionable to face Portland on Saturday night.