Contender kryptonite: Big weaknesses on the top 15 teams
The pass rush in Dallas and New England. The run defense in Oakland and Washington. A new injury in Seattle. The NFL's likely playoff field is full of holes.
The pass rush in Dallas and New England. The run defense in Oakland and Washington. A new injury in Seattle. The NFL's likely playoff field is full of holes.
All-American running back Leonard Fournette plans to bypass his senior season at LSU and enter the upcoming NFL draft.
Closer Aroldis Chapman says he wants six years, but he thinks the Cubs have not shown any interest.
The Bulls suspended guard Rajon Rondo for one game, to be served Monday night, reportedly for a verbal altercation with an assistant coach.
Eagles coach Doug Pederson admitted Monday that not all of his players played hard in the loss Sunday to the Bengals.
Closer Mark Melancon and the Giants have agreed to a four-year, $62 million contract, pending a physical, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.
The Brazilian club Chapecoense, which lost most of its players in a plane crash last week, has been awarded the Copa Sudamericana championship
The Steelers and Ravens are by no means perfect. But they appear to be putting things together at the right time -- and setting themselves up for a fun, if flawed division race.
Dallas is in the playoffs, thanks to Washington's loss in Arizona. As for the 6-seed in the NFC right now: How about Tampa Bay?
The Big Ten race made for a very different CFP debate, but the focus belongs on the Tide and their chance to be compared to the sport's greatest teams.
By virtue of Cleveland's three-game skid, there's a new leader in this week's league hierarchy. And how high can streaking Toronto and Oklahoma City climb?
Al Horford chose Boston during free agency, but Houston had an inside track that almost lured the big man.
The New York City Police Department is looking to speak with Sacramento Kings forward Matt Barnes regarding an assault at a New York nightclub Monday morning, according to a police spokesperson.
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The Cowboys are riding an 11-game win streak and have already clinched a playoff spot. How? They have a knack for making plays in crunch time.
The Seahawks will try to replace Earl Thomas with untested safety Steven Terrell and may also tweak the scheme to better fit the personnel.
The Browns may put Robert Griffin III back into the starting lineup; this could be Griffin's last chance to show he has a future in the NFL.
Raiders rally to top Bills
Winston leads Bucs past Chargers
Steelers end Giants' six-game winning streak
Brady sets wins record in Patriots victory
Howard's career day powers Bears past 49ers
Broncos drop Jaguars to 2-10
Rodgers throws two TDs as Packers top Texans
Lions defeat Saints in New Orleans
Berry's heads-up return plays lift Chiefs past Falcons
Ravens find offense, crush Dolphins
The Hero World Challenge gave golf fans, and Tiger, a litmus test on where his game is at. Our experts weigh in on what to make of Woods' 2016 debut -- and where it might lead next.
No one has stopped Alabama this season, but can Washington, Clemson or Ohio State pull off a playoff surprise? Mel Kiper and Todd McShay debate the possibilities.
Carolina coach Ron Rivera seemed to send a message by benching QB Cam Newton. Can he hold his team together for the final four games of a lost season?
Sleep will be hard to come by, but there will plenty of eating, talking, wheeling and dealing. Here's what an exec's life is like in the "big suites."
The Giants, who suffered a bullpen meltdown in 2016, are ponying up record dough for a closer who has notched 98 saves the past two seasons.
When Chicago shopped Chris Sale in July, the price was high. Now the team is ready to deal because some think the lefty's mechanics are problematic.
Now that Carlos Beltran and Matt Holliday are off the market, the Red Sox are mulling their alternatives at DH, including familiar face Mike Napoli.
Are Chelsea about to run away with the Premier League? What the numbers tell us about the title race ahead of a busy holiday schedule.
Punishment had been imposed for a "disloyal payment" allegedly made to Michel Platini, then the UEFA president, in 2011.
John Calipari continues to pursue top-10 prospects, plus other unanswered recruiting questions in the 2017 class.
Jeff Brohm will take over as Purdue coach after winning two conference titles at Western Kentucky.
The Big 12 is powerful at the top (Kansas, Baylor) and could conceivably get all 10 teams into the NCAA tournament while the ACC's weakest teams hurt its depth.
The Canadiens are clicking, Rick Nash is doing the dirty work for the second-ranked Rangers and the Blackhawks slip to No. 3. Can Scott Darling hold Chicago's fort until Corey Crawford returns?
Luis Enrique, DT del Barcelona, dijo que le importa "tres narices" el resultado ante el Mönchengladbach, debido a que su equipo está clasificado como lÃder de grupo.
Sandy Alderson said David Wright is in California working with his surgeon's physical therapists and is ready to begin baseball activity this month. Asked who the Mets' third baseman is in 2017, Alderson unequivocally said: "David Wright."
Sandy Alderson expects to test Jose Reyes in the outfield during spring training. The Mets did not want to try that in-season last year. Alderson said the Mets will be doing that with minor leaguers this year as well so they are more flexible when they get to the majors.
Ben McAdoo says "there were a few times yesterday that [Beckham] may have been interfered with." He says the team will have "plenty of use" this week of the process of sending plays to the league for explanations.
The Titans are not allowed to wear their personalized cleats for a cause Sunday, despite having a bye on the NFL's chosen Sunday. Doesn't seem fair. WATCH Jason McCourty's thoughts. He'll take a fine and wear his.
Bears rookie Leonard Floyd flashed again on Sunday, recording a pair of sacks to push his season total to seven -- the third-highest number of sacks for a rookie in Bears' franchise history. "What was impressive about Leonard was being able to put maybe a couple of not some of his better plays behind him yesterday," coach John Fox said. "I thought he responded really well in the second half."
Eagles tight end Zach Ertz on not blocking Vontaze Burfict on Carson Wentz scramble in first quarter: "I could see that Carson was easily going to make it out of bounds, and thought the play was over by the time I reached Burfict. Carson & I have discussed it and there are no issues. Our full attention is now on beating Washington."
Curtis Granderson and Carlos Villanueva were elected by the MLB Players' Association Executive Board to serve two-year terms as Association Player Representatives. That's the highest elected position among the union membership, according to the MLBPA. Matt Harvey and Andrew Miller were elected as Alternate Association Player Representatives.
Sources tell ESPN that Mavs have no immediate intention to shop C Andrew Bogut, as their focus for now is trying to salvage their season. However, Mavs management recognizes that Bogut has significant value in the trade market as a proven championship-caliber complementary piece in a contract year and could become motivated to move him if and when it becomes clear that the Mavs have no hope of making the playoffs this season. Several league sources said the Mavs should be able to get a first-round pick from a contender for Bogut.
Redskins tackle Trent Williams will return from his four-game suspension this week and will return to his starting job on the left side. Ty Nsekhe replaced him for the four games and did well, though he had some issues Sunday – perhaps because he's been dealing with a sprained ankle and struggled to anchor and use his strength. "He's our starting tackle and he's the best in the business," Redskins coach Jay Gruden said.
Aroldis Chapman told ESPN's Marly Rivera he wants a six-year contract. I would be shocked if the Yankees gave him that. I'm not even sure they would go five years, but we'll see.
Rich Hill credited Red Sox pitching guru Brian Bannister and ex-Sox scouting director Jared Porter for helping to turn around career in 2015. Bannister taught Hill to pitch off his curveball and introduced him to spin rate. Porter encouraged him to move on the rubber. Two years later, Hill signs 3-yr, $48M deal with Dodgers.
Titans missed shoe cause day, so they get to wear them Sunday. Jason McCourty will wear these.
Rich Hill puts the Dodgers uniform back on after he re-signs with L.A. After, an emotional Hill has to pause several times as he addresses the media and answers questions.
Filed to desk: LSU's Leonard Fournette will enter the 2017 NFL draft, but plans to play in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31. Fournette is the nation's No. 1 overall prospect according to ESPN's Todd McShay and No. 2 according to Mel Kiper Jr.
UFC flyweight Demetrious Johnson's disclosed purse for his successful title defense on Saturday is $350k, which is a significant increase from the disclosed $195k he received for his previous defense at UFC 197 in April.
Jaguars coach Gus Bradley said players are still working hard, still engaged, still competing and expects that to continue. Says he expects that will continue this week against Minnesota and beyond. "As far as their character, that's unwavering."
Aroldis Chapman to me on whether the Cubs have reached out: "The Cubs have never expressed any interest in resigning me, as far as I know."
I just spoke to Aroldis Chapman about his contract negotiations; told me he has not evaluated any offers yet and will do so this week. Chapman: "The only thing I have expressed is that I would like a six-year contract. I know that doesn't mean that I will get it, but that's what I would like to sign. There are rumors out there that I requested $100 million and that's not true at all. I believe he who deserves something, does not need to demand it."
Panthers coach Ron Rivera said the benching of Cam Newton for the first series on Sunday for a dress code violation was a learning experience and reminded that a lot of what he teaches has nothing to do with football. He is moving on from this.
One agent who has a fairly prominent reliever on the market says the Mets are "bottom feeding" with respect to bullpen help -- meaning looking for low-cost arms on one-year deals. That's fairly consistent with what Sandy Alderson said on Sunday night.
Panthers offensive coordinator Mike Shula said Cam Newton was "very focused" for Sunday's game despite being benched for the first series.
Mike McCarthy said OLB Nick Perry is "still going through some evaluations" on his left hand. Perry tried to play with a cast on in the second half Sunday against the Texans but didn't last long.
According to a fresh statement from Matt Barnes' attorney Alex Spiro, Sacramento's Barnes "is cooperating" with the NYPD's investigation."
The Dodgers use the first official day of the winter meetings to announce their deal with free-agent pitcher Rich Hill is official. It is a three-year deal, with no financial terms announced.
Lakers guard Jose Calderon (right hamstring strain) is expected to be sidelined for 2-4 weeks, the Lakers say. He suffered the injury in Saturday's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.