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on December 8, 2022 at 3:07 am

After brutal starts to the season, Los Angeles and Brooklyn are starting to stack wins. See how high each climbed this week.

by Mississippi Clarion Ledger on December 8, 2022 at 2:47 am

Mississippi State junior running back Dillon Johnson believes Mike Leach is happy to see him enter the transfer portal.      

on December 8, 2022 at 2:42 am

Alabama associate defensive coordinator and safeties coach Charles Kelly is joining Deion Sanders and new-look Colorado as the Buffaloes’ defensive coordinator, sources confirmed to ESPN’s Chris Low on Wednesday night.

on December 8, 2022 at 2:42 am

Outfielder Masataka Yoshida and the Red Sox have reached a five-year deal that’s worth a total of $105.4 million, including posting fee, sources told ESPN.

on December 8, 2022 at 2:42 am

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday there’s a “way outside chance” that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will be able to return in the playoffs from his foot injury.

on December 8, 2022 at 2:42 am

Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson tied a franchise record with five goals against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday night.

on December 8, 2022 at 2:42 am

Virginia football players in their final season of eligibility have been granted an extra season by the NCAA after the shooting that killed three teammates.

on December 8, 2022 at 2:42 am

The Phillies used the 11th pick of the Rule 5 draft on Noah Song, a once-promising starting pitcher who has spent the past three years in active military service.

on December 8, 2022 at 2:42 am

Virgil van Dijk deflected questions about his confrontation with Lionel Messi but said the Netherlands would be cautious against Argentina.

on December 8, 2022 at 2:42 am

Former Bills punter Matt Araiza and former SDSU teammates will not face charges in connection with an alleged gang rape of a minor that occurred at an off-campus party in October 2021, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday.

on December 8, 2022 at 2:28 am

With two days of no games ahead of the quarterfinals, there’s plenty to look ahead before the action picks up again. Here’s the latest from Qatar.

on December 8, 2022 at 2:27 am

England’s Jude Bellingham is one of the consensus picks, but who else makes our lists?

on December 8, 2022 at 2:27 am

With the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals set, we bring you one key factor and one player to know ahead of the matchups, plus predictions.

by USA TODAY on December 8, 2022 at 2:08 am

Aaron Judge could have signed with the Giants or Padres, but he chose to stay in the Bronx after one final push from owner Hal Steinbrenner.      

by USA TODAY on December 8, 2022 at 1:28 am

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office said Matt Araiza and his former San Diego State teammates would not be charged from a 2021 incident.      

by USA TODAY on December 8, 2022 at 1:00 am

National College Players Association says additional travel to Big Ten schools would hurt UCLA athletes’ academic performance and mental health.      

by USA TODAY on December 8, 2022 at 12:59 am

Here’s the betting odds for NFL Week 14 including moneylines, point spreads and over/under.      

by USA TODAY on December 8, 2022 at 12:51 am

Even with some of the biggest names no longer on the market, there’s still plenty of talent available as the Winter Meetings conclude.      

on December 8, 2022 at 12:38 am

A friendship dating back to high school and the undeniable chemistry between Brown and Hurts is the heartbeat of this Philadelphia Eagles offense.

by USA TODAY on December 8, 2022 at 12:33 am

USA TODAY Sports+ insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon bring you the latest from around the NFL on “It’s a Football Podcast!”      

by The Columbus Dispatch on December 8, 2022 at 12:18 am

The family of Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba disputed a report from ESPN NFL draft analyst Todd McShay about the wide receiver’s injury status.      

on December 7, 2022 at 11:44 pm

USA star Yunus Musah is attracting interest from Inter Milan following his string of World Cup performances. Transfer Talk has the latest.

by Lafayette Journal & Courier on December 7, 2022 at 11:17 pm

Jeff Brohm’s departure opens up Purdue football’s head coaching job. Here is a list of names Purdue could consider to succeed him.      

by Louisville Courier Journal on December 7, 2022 at 10:15 pm

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis, who earlier said he would declare for the NFL draft, announced whether he’d play in the Music City Bowl vs. Iowa.      

by USA TODAY on December 7, 2022 at 9:31 pm

Will Jimmy Garoppolo return this season? The 49ers haven’t ruled it out completely, though it’s considered a longshot.      

on December 7, 2022 at 9:02 pm

The French prospect with an 8-foot wingspan did a little bit of everything on Tuesday.

on December 7, 2022 at 8:39 pm

The academic success of FBS football student-athletes has improved this year, but the graduation rate gap between white and Black players at a school competing for a national championship is disturbing.

on December 7, 2022 at 8:36 pm

The XFL is set to return in February. The league unveiled the uniforms for its eight teams on Wednesday.

on December 7, 2022 at 8:33 pm

While the Trojans may be feeling a letdown, the Green Wave get a turn on the big stage in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.

on December 7, 2022 at 8:33 pm

The Crimson Tide defense will face a challenge against Deuce Vaughn and the Big 12 champion Wildcats.

by USA TODAY on December 7, 2022 at 8:32 pm

In Week 14, the Vikings (NFC North) and Chiefs (AFC West) can clinch division titles, while the Eagles can lock up a playoff berth.      

on December 7, 2022 at 8:28 pm

Our experts go over their top waiver wire pickups of the season.

on December 7, 2022 at 8:27 pm

Durability concerns remain, but changes in Anthony Davis’ game — and how the Lakers are using him — have allowed the big man to thrive this season. John Cregan explains.

by USA TODAY on December 7, 2022 at 8:17 pm

Aaron Judge hits free agency after hitting 62 home runs, joined by a handful of star shortstops and Cy Young winners.      

by USA TODAY on December 7, 2022 at 8:05 pm

The XFL will kick off its rebooted season on Feb. 18, 2023, the weekend after Super Bowl LVII and the conclusion of the NFL’s season.      

on December 7, 2022 at 5:44 pm

Paddy Pimblett and Bryce Mitchell are among the several potential breakout fighters on this weekend’s card.

on December 7, 2022 at 5:43 pm

Having taken a few days to decompress and reevaluate the USA’s performances, ESPN’s writers in Qatar sat down to talk over the Americans’ World Cup.

on December 7, 2022 at 5:43 pm

How will the US player pool take shape for 2026? Here is a position-by-position breakdown.

by USA TODAY on December 7, 2022 at 4:41 pm

Aaron Judge is not only one of the best players in baseball, but one of the most beloved figures in Yankee history.      

by USA TODAY on December 7, 2022 at 4:09 pm

Fisticuffs from the NHL’s 2022-23 season.