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The budding Spurs-Thunder rivalry that could shape the future of the West
by Tim MacMahon and Michael C. Wright on January 14, 2026 at 12:53 am
The Spurs and Thunder face each other Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.
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What would a Russian Olympic hockey team look like in 2026?
by Ryan Clark on January 14, 2026 at 12:40 am
The Games will be missing one of the sport’s top countries. Here’s what the group could have looked like had it been competing.
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Answering the biggest questions regarding Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour
by Mark Schlabach on January 14, 2026 at 12:31 am
How will LIV Golf react? Will other LIV Golf stars follow Koepka back to the PGA Tour? How much will golf fans see Koepka on the PGA Tour this season?
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Ravens owner eyeing new deal for Lamar by March
on January 14, 2026 at 12:19 am
Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti told reporters Tuesday that he’s told star quarterback Lamar Jackson he wants a new deal done by the start of free agency in March, one that would significantly lower the two-time NFL MVP’s $74.5 million cap number.
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Supreme Court takes up transgender athlete cases
by Katie Barnes and Shwetha Surendran on January 14, 2026 at 12:19 am
The Supreme Court got complex arguments and passionate demonstrations as it considered two cases related to transgender athletes.
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Sources: Freeman to stay at ND despite NFL jobs
on January 14, 2026 at 12:19 am
Marcus Freeman is expected to remain the head coach at Notre Dame in 2026 despite interest from several NFL teams, sources told ESPN.
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Sources: Oregon TE Sadiq to declare for NFL draft
on January 14, 2026 at 12:19 am
Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq, Mel Kiper’s No. 1-ranked player at the position, will leave the program early to declare for the NFL draft, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Tuesday, after a season in which he caught 51 passes for 560 yards for the Ducks.
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Bryson, Rahm, Smith pledge commitments to LIV
by Mark Schlabach on January 14, 2026 at 12:19 am
LIV Golf League captains Bryson DeChambeau, Cameron Smith and Jon Rahm said Tuesday that they’re not planning to follow Brooks Koepka back to the PGA Tour.
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Sources: Mets offer Tucker in $50M AAV ballpark
on January 14, 2026 at 12:19 am
Free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker has been offered a short-term deal by the Mets that is believed to be worth $50 million per season, sources told ESPN.
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๐ Best of bowl season: Mascots, mayhem, more
by Ryan McGee on January 14, 2026 at 12:19 am
Ryan McGee looks back at the wild antics, star turns and emotional times that make the postseason special.
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Mavs’ Davis won’t have surgery; out six weeks
by Shams Charania on January 14, 2026 at 12:19 am
After a second opinion with a specialist, Mavericks star Anthony Davis will not require surgery to his injured hand and will be reevaluated in six weeks.
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Tomlin steps down; not expected to coach in ’26
by Brooke Pryor on January 14, 2026 at 12:19 am
Mike Tomlin has stepped down as Steelers coach, ending a 19-year run in Pittsburgh during which he never had a losing season.
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Bloomington unofficially names pond in Indiana DB D’Angelo Ponds’ honor
by J.J. Post on January 14, 2026 at 12:11 am
The retention pond is a short walk away from Memorial Stadium and was renamed after the Indiana Hoosiers defensive back following suggestions on social media.
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Orioles to debut Tupac Shakur bobblehead against Athletics
by Anthony Gharib on January 14, 2026 at 12:11 am
The legendary musician lived in Baltimore from 1984-88 and studied at Baltimore School of the Arts.
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Predicting the Premier League table: How will all 20 teams finish the season?
by Ryan O’Hanlon on January 14, 2026 at 12:07 am
Who will win the Premier League and who will be relegated? It’s time to predict how the second half of the season finishes.
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Brilliant in blue, Man City’s Semenyo proving the right man in the right place
by Rob Dawson on January 14, 2026 at 12:07 am
Man City’s win has them on track for the Carabao Cup final, and new arrival Antoine Semenyo made it possible.
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Candidates on Steelers’ radar, and what’s next for Mike Tomlin: Answering key questions
by Brooke Pryor and Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano on January 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm
Who could replace Tomlin, how does this impact Aaron Rodgers and the QB position, and more questions.
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Our midwinter progress report for all 30 MLB clubs
by Bradford Doolittle on January 13, 2026 at 11:57 pm
With a lot of work still left to do, here’s how the 2026 win projections and playoff odds stand today.
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State of the AL East: What’s next for Yankees, Red Sox, Jays, Rays and O’s
by Jorge Castillo on January 13, 2026 at 11:57 pm
Sizing up MLB’s deepest division — and how urgent it is for each team to make a move.
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College football buzz: What we’re hearing about playoff expansion
by Heather Dinich on January 13, 2026 at 11:37 pm
Multiple playoff scenarios are on the table ahead of critical meetings this week.
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A no-fuss, loyal, safe option: How Man United chose Michael Carrick as head coach
by Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson on January 13, 2026 at 11:21 pm
A breakfast meeting set the course for the former star to return as head coach. What is expected of him?
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Real Madrid fired Xabi Alonso after 233 days. Where did it all go wrong?
by Alex Kirkland on January 13, 2026 at 11:21 pm
Xabi Alonso returned to Real Madrid as a club legend and one of the most sought-after coaches around, but he lasted less than a year. What happened?
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Nine open NFL coaching jobs, nine predicted hires: Who will land in Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New York?
by Dan Graziano on January 13, 2026 at 10:56 pm
Could three coaches who were just fired immediately find new NFL teams? With interviews taking place this week, we projected candidates to fill open jobs.
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The resurgence of Vance Joseph: How former Broncos head coach has keyed the defense
by Jeff Legwold on January 13, 2026 at 10:56 pm
Joseph’s work as a D-coordinator has again made him a hot head coaching candidate.
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Clips to Thunder, Pels to Hawks and more NBA draft assets to watch at the trade deadline
by Bobby Marks on January 13, 2026 at 10:54 pm
Bobby Marks examines the picks, swaps and protections to watch.
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Updated NBA mock draft: Projecting who lands at Nos. 1 through 30
by Jeremy Woo on January 13, 2026 at 10:54 pm
Which new names enter Jeremy Woo’s updated 2026 NBA mock draft and who slid into the top 30 picks or out of the first round?
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Midseason check-in: Who can stop a UConn repeat?
by Michael Voepel and Charlie Creme on January 13, 2026 at 10:48 pm
What are the biggest challenges to UConn’s hopes of a repeat? Which players should earn All-America honors?
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Women’s AP Top 25 poll reaction: What to know about every team
by ESPN Staff on January 13, 2026 at 10:48 pm
The new women’s AP Top 25 poll is out. Here’s what’s next for every team in the standings.
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Our early primer for the divisional round matchups: How every team could win next weekend
by ESPN staff on January 13, 2026 at 10:43 pm
Let’s preview the divisional round matchups. How can each team win next weekend and advance? Here’s what to know.
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How Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson emerged from nowhere
by Dave Wilson on January 13, 2026 at 10:00 pm
The architect of the Hurricane offense began his career grinding for a job at Southeastern Louisiana.
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CFP National Title first look: Previewing Miami-Indiana
by ESPN on January 13, 2026 at 10:00 pm
How either Miami or Indiana can win the title, plus X factors for both teams.
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NASCAR goes back in time by restoring Chase format
by Ryan McGee on January 13, 2026 at 8:18 pm
NASCAR’s convoluted Playoff format confused most everyone, so on Monday, it announced it was bringing back the postseason formula from 2004-13.
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Are blockbuster NBA trades actually worth it? We evaluated 14 big deals since 2013
by Zach Kram on January 13, 2026 at 8:08 pm
As teams shy away from dealing first-rounders, which trades have been the biggest successes and utter failures?
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Fantasy basketball pickups: McConnell, Watson, Nurkic among top players to add
by Andre Snellings on January 13, 2026 at 8:08 pm
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.
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Women’s: Duke rises, UNC falls and Texas still No. 2 overall
by Charlie Creme on January 13, 2026 at 6:20 pm
A five-point defeat at LSU doesn’t erase the Longhorns’ five Quadrant 1 wins. The SEC has seven teams (!) in the top 16.
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Men’s: Arizona is the new No. 1 overall seed
by Joe Lunardi on January 13, 2026 at 6:20 pm
The Wildcats are always there, always very good, yet somehow leave you wanting more. This could be the year that changes.
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College baseball 2026: Preseason top 25 and how to watch
by ESPN on January 13, 2026 at 5:06 pm
How to watch college baseball on ESPN in 2026, plus the top 25 teams ahead of the season.
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Can breakout star Leo Carlsson get the Ducks back on track?
by Kristen Shilton on January 13, 2026 at 3:32 pm
Following a hot start, the Ducks are now on the outside looking in at the playoff race.
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Dalton Smith’s title win shakes up junior welterweight
by Andreas Hale on January 13, 2026 at 3:24 pm
The crowning of a new WBC champion forces major changes in the 140-pound division. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.
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NFL divisional round odds, early bets: Seahawks favored vs. 49ers; Rams over Bears
by ESPN on January 13, 2026 at 2:52 pm
Our early bets for the NFL divisional round, plus spreads, lines, totals and FPI analysis for every game.
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