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on January 16, 2021 at 10:45 am

Who will have the best 2021? Here are the fighters we predict have the best outlook this year.

on January 16, 2021 at 8:05 am

L.A. is among the NBA’s best from beyond the arc and was sharp vs. the Pels. Who do they think is their best?

on January 16, 2021 at 7:58 am

Police in the southeast suburb of Denver confirmed Friday that Miller is under investigation, saying that “if the investigation determines a crime has occurred charges will be submitted to the DA’s office for their review.”

on January 16, 2021 at 7:58 am

In a statement, Ralph Lauren denounced the anti-gay slur Thomas used in a PGA Tour event last week.

on January 16, 2021 at 7:58 am

Karl-Anthony Towns’ mother died from complications related to COVID-19 in April.

on January 16, 2021 at 7:49 am

“Fueled” by his playoff struggles, LA Clippers star Paul George continued his torrid start to the season, scoring 26 points in a 138-100 rout of the Kings.

on January 16, 2021 at 7:49 am

Josh Gordon has been suspended indefinitely again after the NFL rescinded his conditional reinstatement.

on January 16, 2021 at 7:49 am

The University of Maryland has agreed to settle with the family of former player Jordan McNair for $3.5 million, more than two years after the sophomore died of a heatstroke.

on January 16, 2021 at 7:49 am

Luka Doncic expressed dismay on the court at coach Rick Carlisle’s decision not to use a timeout during a critical possession in the final minute of Friday’s loss to the Bucks.

on January 16, 2021 at 7:49 am

LeBron James is expected to promote the Mountain Dew brand, which has become one of the NBA’s prime sponsors after PepsiCo took over as its official beverage partner in 2015.

on January 16, 2021 at 7:49 am

The New York Yankees are finalizing a one-year, $11 million deal with two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber, pending a physical, sources told ESPN.

on January 16, 2021 at 7:26 am

The USMNT played just four matches in a 2020 turned upside down by COVID-19, so ESPN details what Gregg Berhalter & Co. need to accomplish in 2021.

on January 16, 2021 at 7:08 am

Former men’s featherweight champion Max Holloway meets Calvin Kattar in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday.

on January 16, 2021 at 7:00 am

The Michigan Wolverines — 11-0 and red-hot — replace Texas on the No. 1 seed line in ESPN’s latest 68-team bracket projection.

on January 16, 2021 at 7:00 am

Predictions for Michigan-Minnesota, Baylor-Texas Tech and other top games of the weekend.

on January 16, 2021 at 6:59 am

Once considered the projects of the 2018 NFL draft, the QBs who face off on Saturday are now the Pro Bowl quarterbacks of that class.

on January 16, 2021 at 6:58 am

The embodiment of grace under pressure, the Browns coach remained cool even when his team faced myriad injuries and COVID-19 .

on January 16, 2021 at 6:51 am

What to watch for in every game. Bold predictions. Key stats to know. And, of course, score predictions.

by USA TODAY on January 16, 2021 at 6:48 am

Alysa Liu struggled with a growth spurt and hectic training this season, but she remains the U.S. women’s best hope for a medal at the 2022 Olympics.       

by USA TODAY on January 16, 2021 at 5:52 am

Saints QB Drew Brees isn’t the only one on NFL divisional playoff teams who could soon be on the move.       

by USA TODAY on January 16, 2021 at 5:31 am

The family of late football player Jordan McNair reached agreement with the university on a settlement nearly three years after McNair’s death.       

on January 16, 2021 at 2:45 am

Here are the best players at every position from this year’s bowl season.

by USA TODAY on January 16, 2021 at 2:15 am

Brooklyn boasts three of the most gifted players in the league, an impressive collection of scoring – if the stars can sacrifice and make it work.       

by NorthJersey.com on January 16, 2021 at 1:57 am

The New York Yankees and free agent pitcher Corey Kluber have reached agreement on a one-year contract.       

on January 16, 2021 at 12:46 am

Harden doesn’t believe he disrespected anyone at the end of his Houston career but regrets how it unfolded.

by USA TODAY on January 16, 2021 at 12:35 am

Ralph Lauren has ended its endorsement deal with Justin Thomas after his use of a homophobic slur at last week’s Sentry Tournament of Champions.       

on January 16, 2021 at 12:22 am

South Carolina is a Final Four-caliber team, but what other SEC squads have the potential? Plus, we discuss Ohio State and make our game picks.

on January 16, 2021 at 12:22 am

Rhyne Howard still leads the way, but Stanford, South Carolina and UConn each put three players on our list.

by USA TODAY on January 16, 2021 at 12:12 am

Karl-Anthony Towns, whose mother and six other family members died of COVID-19 last year, revealed Friday that he tested positive himself.       

by USA TODAY on January 15, 2021 at 10:53 pm

The Dallas Stars, who had 17 people test positive for COVID-19, had their season debut pushed back to Jan. 22.       

by USA TODAY on January 15, 2021 at 10:07 pm

The Atlanta Falcons hired Arthur Smith, ex-Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator, as the team’s next head coach.       

by USA TODAY on January 15, 2021 at 9:48 pm

The Atlanta Hawks shared a video of Pope Francis receiving a gift of a jersey Friday on what would have been Martin Luther King Jr.’s 92nd birthday.       

by USA TODAY on January 15, 2021 at 8:41 pm

MLB plans to keep the seven-inning doubleheader and runner on second base in extra innings, but the DH and expanded playoff format still unresolved.       

by USA TODAY on January 15, 2021 at 8:02 pm

Urban Meyer was officially introduced as new Jaguars coach on Friday, and he said Jacksonville job came at the right time in the right place.       

by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on January 15, 2021 at 6:11 pm

When the temperature drops to 32 degrees or below in Green Bay, do the Packers really get an edge? And what happens against warm-weather teams?       

by USA TODAY on January 15, 2021 at 6:08 pm

Charles Barkley believes professional athletes, including NBA players, should be among the first to receive vaccines for the novel coronavirus.       

by USA TODAY on January 15, 2021 at 5:40 pm

After second positive test in last nine months, South Carolina coach Frank Martin will miss Saturday’s game vs. LSU.       

on January 15, 2021 at 5:19 pm

Bayern Munich are on thin ice due to their fragile back line. Can the Bavarians right the ship?

on January 15, 2021 at 5:13 pm

Table-toppers Man Utd travel to Liverpool on Sunday in a game which legend Paul Scholes believes could begin United’s march to a 21st league title.

by USA TODAY on January 15, 2021 at 5:06 pm

Normally, the committee’s bracketing decisions are driven by the school’s geographic proximity to the tournament site.