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The decision that turned around the fortunes of Brent Venables and Oklahoma
On the hot seat after a losing season, the OU head coach returned to playcalling. The move created a vintage Sooners D.

What are the keys to an Alabama win over Oklahoma?


GEARING UP FOR WEEK 16
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? We have picks, predictions and stats for every 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.

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.


COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF
How different is Pete Golding from Lane Kiffin? Start with social media and yoga
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.


COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SCOREBOARD
BEST OF THE BOWLS
Western Michigan gets its 2nd TD in 76 seconds on a scoop and score

NBA MVP straw poll: 14 players received votes -- two lead the way


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.

WOMEN'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.

MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS SCOREBOARD

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


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.

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


NCAA WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL TITLE GAME
TEXAS A&M-KENTUCKY: 3:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY ON ABC
Proof that Texas A&M volleyball's run is more methodical than magical
The Aggies reject the notion that their NCAA women's volleyball title game run is magical, or that they're riding momentum. They say it's by design.

Texas A&M sweeps Pittsburgh to reach its first national title game


FROM BEST TO WORST
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.

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
EUROPEAN SOCCER
Laurens' weekend preview: Mbappé's quest to overtake Ronaldo, Spurs-Liverpool, more
What is Julien Laurens watching this weekend? For starters, Kylian Mbappé's quest to make Madrid history, plus the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off.

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.

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.


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

Brandon Miller brings down the house with thunderous poster slam


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.


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.

Schrager: Top 5 potential 1st-rounders to watch this weekend

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.

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.


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.

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.


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.


ANDSCAPE
Former Pelicans coach Willie Green, family still pour into New Orleans community
Combined with Black-owned nonprofit, Green and his wife are providing free groceries for 300 families in the city, even after his firing in November

Virginia Union RB Curtis Allen a worthy candidate as Division II's top player


FORMULA 1
Why did Hamilton's debut season at Ferrari go sideways? Will it get any better in 2026?
Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari was supposed to be a dream come true, but it became a nightmare. Will 2026's regulation change make things right?


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.


FANTASY BASKETBALL
Risers and fallers: Add Dylan Harper, Cam Spencer for instant offense
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.


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

Top Headlines
- O's acquire P Baz from Rays for prospects, pick
- Canes' Allen out for season after cancer diagnosis
- Reports: Pirates get Rays' Lowe in 3-team trade
- Underdog Paul being bet heavily to beat Joshua
- Sources: Rockets expand talks to buy, move Sun
- USMNT's Adams (torn MCL) out up to 3 months
- Stars' Seguin, 6-time All-Star, has ACL surgery
- Quarterback Mensah returning to Duke next year
- 🏈 2026 NFL draft: Five-team race for No. 1 pick
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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.
NFL Playoff Machine
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.
Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune 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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