Sources: Spartans target Fitzgerald as new coach

Pat Fitzgerald, 50, has emerged as the target of Michigan State's coaching search, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Sunday night, confirming a report, and the sides are working toward a deal, which is expected to be finalized in the near future.[read more]

WNBA, union agree to 40-day extension on CBA

The WNBA and WNBA Players Association agreed to a 40-day extension on the current CBA that includes the option for either party to terminate the extension with 48 hours' notice.[read more]

Kiffin takes LSU job, won't finish year with Rebels

Lane Kiffin is the new coach at LSU, and he will not continue with Ole Miss on its College Football Playoff run as the Rebels promoted Pete Golding to head coach.[read more]

Browns defenders rip WR Jennings for comments

Multiple Browns defenders had sharp criticism of 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings for comments they said crossed the line during Sunday's game between the teams.[read more]

🏈 2026 draft: Top prospects and risers to watch

Who's in the hunt to go No. 1? How does the QB class look? Which teams need defense? And who could rise at the combine? Let's answer big questions on this class.[read more]

Titans' Chestnut says Jags punter threatened him

Titans running back Julius Chestnut alleged that Jaguars punter Logan Cooke threatened to kill him during Sunday's game. "I was just trying to play hard, and he came up to me and said he was going to kill me," Chestnut said.[read more]

Who is NBA Cup MVP? Can anyone stop OKC? Big questions ahead of the quarters

ESPN's NBA insiders are breaking down the biggest NBA Cup group stage surprises and what lies ahead in the knockout rounds.[read more]

'When do we get our Siakam?': What to make of the Bulls' uneven early season

From a 6-1 start to a 9-10 record to begin December, which Chicago Bulls team is the real version and what could be next?[read more]

Is the injured Victor Wembanyama a bet worth making for MVP and DPOY

Snellings on betting on NBA MVP, Rookie Of The Year, as well as defensive player and sixth man awards.[read more]

How good are this year's top Japanese free agents -- and who could sign them?

We break down what to expect from Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto in 2026.[read more]

MLB offseason survey: 16 execs predict free agency, blockbuster trades and more

We surveyed the sport on the biggest free agents and top trade candidates as baseball's hot stove heats up.[read more]

Steinbrenner: 'Ideal' for Yankees to lower payroll

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner claimed it was too early in the offseason to determine his team's payroll range for the 2026 season, but he'd prefer that the number drop from the $319 million he said New York spent on players in 2025.[read more]

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, reasons for hope for each team

The Lightning, Wild and Kings make a jump, while the Penguins, Jets and Blackhawks fall.[read more]

NHL futures: Risers, fallers and why playoff odds haven't caught up to the Sharks

The biggest risers in the NHL's future odds, as well as why the long shot San Jose Sharks could be a good bet.[read more]

✍ Grading all 32 teams at the quarter mark

From multiple A's down to two F's, here's what has gone right (and wrong) for every club.[read more]