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Shakur Stevenson is not asking for respect -- he i...

January 28, 2026 - 4:18pm
Shakur Stevenson has called out boxing's biggest names. Now, he's ready to prove he's better than all of them.

Ranking this weekend's fights: From Lopez-Shakur t...

January 28, 2026 - 4:18pm
Nick Parkinson ranks the weekend's fights from best to worst and breaks down what's at stake in each matchup.

'Bulldoze these guys': Alexander Volkanovski's vow...

January 28, 2026 - 4:18pm
By the time Alexander Volkanovski makes his Octagon walk on Sunday, it will be 2,996 days since he last fought in Sydney. A lot has changed since then, but a late-career lingering UFC narrative remains a constant.

MMA divisional rankings: 10 ranked fighters at UFC...

January 28, 2026 - 4:18pm
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

When is WWE Royal Rumble 2026? How to watch on ESP...

January 28, 2026 - 4:16pm
It's time for WWE Royal Rumble 2026! Check out how to watch the action from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on ESPN now.

Power Rankings: Can Tennessee test UConn?

January 28, 2026 - 3:43pm
The Lady Vols return to the rankings ahead of their date with the No. 1 Huskies, the nation's last unbeaten team.

Potential unexpected college stars from the girls'...

January 28, 2026 - 3:43pm
These five 2026 prospects are likely to have breakout college careers -- and they have precedent.

Four ways a new CBA can get done

January 28, 2026 - 3:29pm
The 2026 season is just over 100 days away, but negotiations between the WNBA and players' union are at a stalemate.

The three key factors that helped the Avalanche tu...

January 28, 2026 - 3:00pm
Colorado is flirting with NHL records for team performance. We dive deep on the NHL's most dominant team.

The two sides of Mitch Marner's return home to Toronto

January 28, 2026 - 3:00pm
The duality of mankind was on display at the Scotiabank Centre for the star forward's reunion.

Seven bets to make on Drake Maye and Sam Darnold i...

January 28, 2026 - 2:18pm
Matt Bowen breaks down the QBs and offers his best bets on Drake Maye and Sam Darnold in the Super Bowl.

Betting buzz: Mattress Mack makes largest Super Bo...

January 28, 2026 - 2:18pm
Known for extravagant bets, the Houston furniture salesman has $2 million on the Patriots to win the Super Bowl.

Ranking the top 50 men's college basketball players: Cameron Boozer, then who?

January 28, 2026 - 1:56pm
No. 1 and 2 were not up for debate. The rest? Fair game. See who made the cut based on performances so far.

What we know about a potential Giannis trade: Why ...

January 28, 2026 - 1:06pm
The Bucks and an injured Antetokounmpo have reached a potential breakup. What's next in Milwaukee?

What 29 NBA teams can offer for Giannis -- and why...

January 28, 2026 - 1:06pm
Which teams have the players, draft picks and contracts to get a deal done for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Bracketology watch guide: A big night for Californ...

January 28, 2026 - 12:39pm
It's a big night for SEC seeding as well as the bubble. Here's what could affect the projected field of 68.

Bracketology: The Big Ten means business this year...

January 28, 2026 - 12:39pm
It's not a case of déjà vu. The conference has never been stronger at the top.

When football meets third grade curriculum: The rise of NFeLementary

January 28, 2026 - 8:13am
Mary Crippen, a third grade educator based in Florida, built NFeLementary by expanding on a football-based curriculum her mother created decades earlier.

What to expect from Murakami, Okamoto, Imai and more

January 28, 2026 - 7:39am
Todd Zola dives into the statistics to tell us what exactly we should expect from some of the players coming to MLB in 2026 from overseas.

Draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more

January 28, 2026 - 7:39am
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 season.