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Venus gets wild-card invite to play Australian Open

January 1, 2026 - 10:55pm
Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne.

DraftKings DFS cheat sheet: Best values for Sunday's main slate

January 1, 2026 - 9:51pm
Identifying players to spend up for, teams to stack, value picks to grab and players you need to avoid.

26 QBs to watch in the college football transfer portal

January 1, 2026 - 9:43pm
From top targets to top backups, we've tiered QBs ahead of the transfer portal officially opening Jan. 2.

Sunderland's draw against Man City reinforces unpredictability

January 1, 2026 - 8:25pm
The second half of the Premier League season is open to anyone who might strive for their objectives.

16 teams in the NFL playoff mix, 16 potential downfalls: Let's find each roster's fatal flaw

January 1, 2026 - 7:24pm
We found fatal flaws for all 12 clinched teams in the playoff field, plus the AFC North and NFC South teams trying to join them entering Week 18.

The storylines that will define F1 as it enters a new era in 2026

January 1, 2026 - 6:23pm
To celebrate the start of a new year, we bid adieu to 2025 and F1's ground-effect era and welcome new rules that will dominate the headlines in 2026.

Caitlin Clark talks new shoe, football on Kelces' 'New Heights' podcast

January 1, 2026 - 6:23pm
The Indiana Fever guard discussed the process of creating her signature shoe, which will debut this spring, among other topics.

Are Arsenal better with Merino at striker than Gyökeres? Breaking down tactics, stats, more

January 1, 2026 - 6:12pm
Mikel Merino has impressed as a makeshift striker, but does he deserve to start regularly?

No more Exit 30: Davidson renames historic exit after Stephen Curry

January 1, 2026 - 6:10pm
The Golden State Warriors guard was recognized by his alma mater with an exit in his name.

'Need this on my fridge': Bucs TEs' festive Christmas cards lost in mail

January 1, 2026 - 6:10pm
Devin Culp and Payne Durham went full Hallmark mode in their Christmas card photos.

Transfer rumors, news: Manchester United eye move for Mateta

January 1, 2026 - 6:09pm
Manchester United are keen on signing Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

Source: Saints WR Olave out due to blood clot

January 1, 2026 - 5:42pm
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave developed a blood clot and will miss the team's season finale against the Falcons, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Sources: Japanese ace pitcher Imai to join Astros

January 1, 2026 - 5:42pm
Star Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Astros are in agreement on a free agent contract, sources told ESPN.

Love clears protocol but will sit out until playoffs

January 1, 2026 - 5:42pm
Jordan Love has cleared the concussion protocol, but the Green Bay Packers do not intend to play him until the playoffs.

Lynx's Collier to undergo surgery on both ankles

January 1, 2026 - 5:42pm
Napheesa Collier will undergo surgery on her ankles after injuring them during the WNBA season, sidelining her for four to six months and forcing her to miss the upcoming Unrivaled season.

Sources: Utah OC Beck joining Michigan staff

January 1, 2026 - 5:42pm
New Wolverines coach Kyle Whittingham is bringing Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck to Michigan, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

LB Weeks to return to LSU after injury-marred '25

January 1, 2026 - 5:42pm
LSU linebacker Whit Weeks, a first-team All-SEC selection in 2024 who missed much of this past season with an ankle injury, will return to the Tigers in 2026.

Will Ole Miss be the latest team to get revenge in a CFP rematch?

January 1, 2026 - 5:26pm
The Sugar Bowl showdown will mark the fifth time in the playoff era that two teams will meet in the CFP.

How speedster Zachariah Branch made a fast impression at Georgia

January 1, 2026 - 5:26pm
After transferring from USC, the elusive receiver has become the Bulldogs' most dangerous weapon.

What NBA moment will define 2025? Looking back at the most memorable events since 1954

January 1, 2026 - 3:48pm
On the heels of the new year, ESPN analyst Zach Kram picks a moment from each basketball season that NBA fans will most likely learn about and remember for years to come.