Wetzel: Beware, college sports, private equity has arrived

The University of Utah approved a groundbreaking private equity deal. Dan Wetzel writes that big changes could follow.[read more]

Pulisic's form and fitness make him undroppable for the USMNT at 2026 World Cup

Christian Pulisic is Serie A's leading scorer, despite playing only 446 minutes. The U.S. can't afford to leave that kind of player on the bench.[read more]

Don't turn Liverpool chaos into Slot vs. Salah: Club bosses must step in

Mohamed Salah's unhappiness is an issue for the club's executives to address.[read more]

Panthers' Bryce Young can state case for an extension over final four games

Young has an opportunity to convince the Panthers to invest in him for the long term with a playoff push.[read more]

Consider the facts about these seven players and feel bold setting a playoff lineup

Liz Loza provides facts on players you might have mixed feelings about in win-or-go-home playoff matchups.[read more]

Bench Justin Jefferson? Three stars to consider sitting, three others to start

Underperforming stars managers shouldn't be afraid to bench and ascending players to green light this week.[read more]

Anthony Davis trade guide: Five deals for Dallas, and why each comes with massive risk

With AD trade buzz ramping up, our experts propose five deals that could shift the league's balance of power.[read more]

Jason Collins, on his cancer diagnosis: It's Stage 4 glioblastoma and I'm fighting

In an exclusive with ESPN, the 13-year NBA veteran and pioneer reveals that he is fighting for his life.[read more]

👀 Everything Shams is hearing on trade season

As NBA trade season nears, the futures of Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo are in focus. Here's everything we're hearing.[read more]

MLB winter meetings: Winners, losers -- and who needs to make a big move next

Now that the dust has settled in Orlando, we debate our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the week -- and what's ahead this offseason.[read more]

What to make of the Mets losing Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz on back-to-back days

Losing two faces of the franchise to free agency: A disaster for the Mets or part of a larger plan?[read more]

Mets' Stearns: Williams deal impacted Diaz pursuit

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged the team's signing of Devin Williams earlier this month impacted its pursuit of incumbent All-Star closer Edwin Diaz, who agreed to a deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday.[read more]

🏆 Awards Watch: Avs' MacKinnon leads MVP race

We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races -- and some clear favorites have emerged.[read more]

Penguins put Malkin on IR with upper-body injury

The Penguins placed center Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve Tuesday with an upper-body injury.[read more]

Daly: NHL players won't play if Olympic ice unsafe

Bill Daly told owners that he didn't believe construction issues with the ice hockey rink were "insurmountable," but that the league's bigger concern as it gets ready to send players to the Olympics for the first time in over a decade is the ice quality.[read more]