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Power Rankings: How the SEC is shaping the national title race

January 14, 2026 - 12:18pm
Texas beat South Carolina in a nonconference game in November. Can the Gamecocks even the series?

Nine teams that need to turn around their seasons -- now

January 14, 2026 - 12:17pm
From expected Final Four contenders like Kentucky and beyond, these teams have work to do in the final stretch.

Updated NBA mock draft: Projecting who lands at Nos. 1 through 30

January 14, 2026 - 12:17pm
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?

Clips to Thunder, Pels to Hawks and more NBA draft assets to watch at the trade deadline

January 14, 2026 - 12:17pm
Bobby Marks examines the picks, swaps and protections to keep track of.

Nine open NFL coaching jobs, nine predicted hires: Who will land in Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New York?

January 14, 2026 - 12:16pm
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.

Two-time Pro Bowl WR Thielen retiring from NFL

January 14, 2026 - 12:15pm
Wide receiver Adam Thielen announced his retirement after 12 seasons in the NFL on social media Wednesday.

Steelers owner on rebuild: 'I don't like that word'

January 14, 2026 - 12:15pm
Steelers president Art Rooney II dismissed the idea that he would tolerate a rebuild as the franchise installs just its fourth head coach since 1969.

LIV signs Dustin Johnson to multiyear extension

January 14, 2026 - 12:15pm
LIV Golf has signed two-time major champion Dustin Johnson to a multiyear extension, the league announced Wednesday.

Report: Harrison-Nunes UFC 324 title clash ppd.

January 14, 2026 - 12:15pm
Kayla Harrison's highly anticipated UFC title defense against Amanda Nunes has reportedly been postponed after Harrison underwent surgery this week to repair herniated discs in her neck.

LeBron separates himself from agent's Reaves take

January 14, 2026 - 12:15pm
LeBron James cleared the air following the Lakers' 141-116 win over the Hawks on Tuesday, separating himself from the opinion of his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, who said that L.A. should trade away fan favorite Austin Reaves.

Morant on possible Grizzlies exit: 'Live with it'

January 14, 2026 - 12:15pm
Ja Morant says he has to "live with it" over the possibility of the Grizzlies seeking to trade him. He also told reporters he will "hopefully" play in a pair of games in Europe this week but has already been ruled out for the first contest in Berlin.

Jags still plan on Hunter playing both ways in '26

January 14, 2026 - 12:15pm
Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said Wednesday that the team still plans on Travis Hunter being a two-way player in 2026.

Amateur stuns Sinner on way to 1 Point Slam win

January 14, 2026 - 12:15pm
Sydney amateur Jordan Smith beat defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner on his way to claiming the $1 million Australian first prize at the Australian Open's 1 Point Slam.

???? Transfer portal: Teams that found best fits

January 14, 2026 - 12:15pm
The portal closes soon, and many teams have landed their top targets. But which teams did it best?

Ranking all 32 rookie classes in the NFL: There's the top four ... then everybody else

January 14, 2026 - 12:15pm
How does every NFL team's rookie group stack up? Aaron Schatz ranked all 32 based on first-year production, starting with surprises up top.

Rival leagues, charter flights and T-shirts: 11 moments that led to WNBA labor strife

January 14, 2026 - 11:00am
CBA negotiations intensified in recent months, but previous events helped spark the stalemate between the WNBA and WNBPA.

Cancelo isn't the center back Flick wanted, but might be the fullback Barça need

January 14, 2026 - 11:00am
João Cancelo's return to Barcelona began in confusion, but his loan move could give the team a boost.

Why did Man United, Chelsea, Real Madrid all sack their managers? It's about culture

January 14, 2026 - 11:00am
Why have three of the biggest soccer teams in the world fired their managers in the span of just 12 days? To clubs like Man United or Real Madrid, it's not about results, but how they fit.

A slam for Scheffler? What's next for Rory? Storylines to watch heading into 2026 PGA Tour season

January 14, 2026 - 10:59am
What will the biggest names on tour do in 2026? What will Brooks Koepka's return look like? We dive into some of the biggest stories to watch as the season gets started

Teams winning the MLB offseason so far -- and those that need to make a big move soon

January 14, 2026 - 10:56am
Which clubs are ruling the winter -- and which have work to do before spring training?