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Seahawks outlast Rams in thriller with gutsy OT gamble

Seahawks mount 16-point comeback, defeat Rams in OT to take over NFC West
The battle of the NFC West came down to overtime. Here's everything you need to know.

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'Focused on the mission, not the man': How Ole Miss has moved on from Lane Kiffin
After weeks of speculation and turmoil, the Rebels and their new coach are eager to get back on the field.

Connelly on the CFP first round: Game-by-game previews
Can this year's CFP match 2024's first round? It certainly won't lack for storylines.


LOOKING AHEAD
Our guide to every Week 16 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions and what's at stake
Must-win game for Lions? Can Dallas still make the postseason? Picks, predictions and stats for every Week 16 game.

Who will squeeze into the NFL playoffs? Let's simulate the rest of the season to find out
We used the ESPN Football Power Index's most likely simulation to project Weeks 16, 17 and 18.


ADDRESSING THE MEDIA
Puka Nacua says he’ll learn from actions

Brent Venables took back OU's defense and made it one of the CFP's best units
On the hot seat after a losing season, the OU head coach returned to playcalling. The move created a vintage Sooners D.

Stephen A. has a strong message for Kalen DeBoer, Alabama

NBA MVP straw poll: SGA and Jokic secured 99 votes -- who got the 100th?


BIG RULE CHANGE
'That's going to probably piss off some pitchers': How MLB teams are approaching new ball/strike challenge system
The strategic side of baseball's next big rule change is already in motion. Here's the early thinking from MLB managers.


PLANNING FOR NEXT SEASON
The race for No. 1 draft pick: Five teams still in the mix, plus prospects they might consider
The Raiders, Browns, Titans, Giants and Jets are front-runners for the No. 1 pick. What would they do with the top selection?

Coveted head coaching jobs that might come open this offseason
Which opening would be most attractive? Let's sort eight possible openings, starting with Cincinnati.

Devin Spencer breaks free for a 25-yard TD in Arkansas State's win

WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS SCOREBOARD
WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS
Ranking the top 10 freshmen by impact
USC's Jazzy Davidson tops our rankings also featuring Oklahoma's Aaliyah Chavez, UConn's Blanca Quiñonez and more.

Power Rankings: Louisville in, UNC out of top 16
The Cardinals break into the poll ahead of Saturday's clash with Tennessee.

GREG BIFFLE: 1969-2025
On the racetrack or in the air, Greg Biffle will be remembered as a hero
Greg Biffle died in a plane crash Thursday in North Carolina, where he'll be remembered not only as a NASCAR star, but as a humanitarian, too.

Did you know there are 13 active former No. 1 picks in the NFL? We examine them all


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CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IS SET
NCAA WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Texas A&M sweeps Pittsburgh to reach its first national title game

Kentucky wins in 5 sets to advance to final


WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT SCOREBOARD

ON THE ICE
NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll, holiday gifts for each team
The Hurricanes, Wild and Oilers moved up in our rankings, and the Capitals and Penguins drop.


NHL SCOREBOARD

AROUND THE LEAGUE
Want to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder? This five-step guide tells you how
Using the Spurs' and Trail Blazers' wins over Oklahoma City as a blueprint, let's evaluate the most important factors of a Thunder loss.

'I wish he was still here': Inside Klay Thompson's split from Golden State
Thompson's future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.


THROWING IT DOWN
Cooper Flagg hammers home big one-handed slam

Brandon Miller brings down the house with thunderous poster slam


NBA SCOREBOARD

GET YOUR POPCORN READY
Jokic breaks Kareem's record for career assists with triple-double

'My goodness!' Norman Powell drains miraculous buzzer-beater for Miami

MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS SCOREBOARD
MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS
Reranking power conferences: A Big Ten vs. Big 12 battle for No. 1
Which of the five basketball power conferences is more likely to produce this season's national champion?

Power Rankings: It's Arizona vs. Michigan for No. 1
The Wildcats and Wolverines are battling it out for the title of best team in the country. See the full top 25.


SPORTS BETTING
Scandals, prediction markets: Is 2025 a turning point for sports betting?
Here are the stories that dominated sports betting's year -- and will continue to be battlegrounds in 2026.

Week 16 betting guide: Backing Maye to throw Patriots to a W
Our experts dive into the lines and player props that offer value for Week 16 and share their tips and bets.


NAMES TO KNOW
Ranking the top 50 players in the College Football Playoff
Who takes the top spot? Our college football experts rank the top 50 players from the College Football Playoff teams.

150 prospects, 12 schools, 7 rounds: We stacked players in the CFP by NFL draft stock
We picked out every CFP player who could factor into the 2026 NFL draft from Round 1 to Round 7.


BASEBALL OFFSEASON
Passan's MLB offseason update: Latest intel on Tucker, Bregman and blockbuster trades
While we wait for the next big moves, here's which offseason areas are red-hot -- and which are ice-cold.

Free agency reset: Predictions for the remaining top 10
A number of impact players are off the market, but there are still big names to be signed. Where do they fit best?

FCS PLAYOFFS
First playoff Brawl of the Wild headlines FCS semifinal showdowns
Montana-Montana State rivalry, Villanova-Illinois State matchup make for intriguing final four.


LATEST IN WNBA LABOR STRIFE
WNBA CBA negotiations: What WNBPA's move to authorize strike means for labor talks
The Jan. 9 deadline is still weeks away, but the WNBPA has voted to authorize calling a strike "when necessary" during negotiations.

How likely is it that WNBA players go on strike?

WOMEN'S HOCKEY 'ICON'
Heading into her final Olympics, Hilary Knight's impact is as big as ever
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be Knight's last playing for Team USA. She remains one of the faces of U.S. women's hockey.


ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Future Power Rankings: Long-term projections for all 20 teams
We ranked all 20 Premier League clubs' expectations for the next few years. Which teams are set up to thrive in the future?

INTRIGUE AROUND THE RING
It's a disgrace that Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua is a sanctioned fight
Jake Paul has been good for boxing. But his fight on Friday night against Anthony Joshua is not.

Don't doubt Terence Crawford, even in his retirement from boxing
After proving everyone wrong in defeating Canelo Alvarez, Crawford can walk away on his own terms.


FANTASY FOOTBALL
The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks for Week 16
An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.

Facts vs. Feelings: Bo Nix and six other potential playoff heroes
We don't get to know the script, but the facts portend who has a chance to play hero.


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Al Hilal star Neves
Manchester United have been put on alert as Al Hilal midfielder Rúben Neves wants to return to the Premier League. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.


NFL PLAYOFF MACHINE
How will the seeding shake out? Simulate your own scenarios and check the latest playoff picture

Top Headlines
- Darnold shows grit after 2 INTs, rallies Seahawks
- Puka dominates, rips refs again to cap chaotic day
- Ohio: Smith fired over affair with student, drinking
- McVay: Reversed 2-point call not one I've seen
- Bickerstaff says ref Goble entered game with bias
- Sources: King, Padres agree to 3-year, $75M deal
- Ex-NASCAR driver Biffle, family die in plane crash
- Jokic breaks record for career assists by center
- 👑 LeBron vs. Father Time: Like no other player
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7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux scores first bucket
Olivier Rioux, the world's tallest teenager, scores his first bucket for Florida vs. Saint Francis.
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Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports Simulate playoff matchups
Predict playoff pairings by selecting the winners of the remaining regular-season games to generate potential scenarios.
Sounding Off
Mad Dog can't contain his disgust over celebration of Knicks' NBA Cup win
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo sounds off on Stephen A. Smith about the level of celebration over the Knicks' NBA Cup victory.
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Illustration by ESPN Kevin Durant's chase for a third ring comes down to two young stars
Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun spent the offseason 6,000 miles apart as they worked to reach a new level this season.
Steven Bisig-Imagn Images NFL Week 16 playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, standings
In Week 16, nine NFL teams have the chance to clinch a playoff berth. The Broncos can also lock up the AFC's No. 1 seed.
Nell Redmond/AP Photo Inside the ugly Chris Paul-LA Clippers divorce
A future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. Here's why the Chris Paul-Clippers reunion was doomed.
AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura 2025-26 MLB free agency, trade grades: Offseason analysis
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.
Alex Slitz/Getty Images College football bowls 2025: Storylines to watch for every game
With first-year success stories, chances at redemption and general silliness, bowl season always delivers.
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