Jan 23, 2026, 11:19 AM ET Free agent right-hander Max Scherzer is in no hurry to sign for a 19th major league season but also says he is healthy and ready if certain teams call. Scherzer, 41, told The Athletic on Thursday that he is willing to wait past Opening Day to join a club,…
Jan 23, 2026, 12:10 PM ET Texas quarterback Arch Manning had foot surgery this week and will be limited in offseason workouts, the school announced Friday. He is expected to return for spring practice. School officials called the procedure “minor” and said it was a “preventative measure to address a previous injury.” They provided no…
When Derrick Rose gets his jersey retired at the United Center on Saturday, the franchise won’t just be celebrating him in the rafters but at concession stands, too. Editor’s Picks The specials on the menu range from beverages to sweet treats concocted by Levy Restaurants — all with special nods to the former Chicago Bulls…
Dan HajduckyJan 23, 2026, 11:08 AM ET Close Dan Hajducky is a staff writer for ESPN. He has an MFA in creative writing from Fairfield University and played on the men’s soccer teams at Fordham and Southern Connecticut State universities. Following the Denver Broncos‘ 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional…
Eric MoodyJan 23, 2026, 11:00 AM ET Close Eric Moody is a writer for fantasy football, men’s and women’s basketball, and sports betting at ESPN. Eric joined ESPN in 2021 after working as a senior fantasy analyst at Pro Football Network. Prior to that, he spent much of his career as a manager at a…
Jan 23, 2026, 06:20 AM ET The NFL playoffs’ conference championship round for the 2025 season has two great matchups, and we have you covered with what you need to know for both. First, Patriots QB Drake Maye heads on the road for the first time in the playoffs to face a Broncos team that…
Brady HendersonJan 23, 2026, 06:00 AM ET Close Brady Henderson is a reporter for NFL Nation and covers the Seattle Seahawks for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2017 after covering the team for Seattle Sports 710-AM. RENTON, Wash. — Sam Darnold got sacked, then got up gingerly. His head coach got nervous. It was late…
Jeff LegwoldJan 23, 2026, 06:00 AM ET Close Jeff Legwold covers the Denver Broncos at ESPN. He has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years and also assists with NFL draft coverage, joining ESPN in 2013. He has been a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999, too….
Jan 23, 2026, 05:27 AM ET The Saudi Pro League has big plans to sign Liverpool‘s Mohamed Salah and Real Madrid‘s Vinícius Júnior, while Liverpool see Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as a great option but will face stiff competition. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home…
Jan 23, 2026, 01:22 AM ET MELBOURNE, Australia — World No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka booked their spots in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday afternoon, as did Daniil Medvedev, who stormed from two sets and a break of serve down to advance to the round of 16. Later, Australia’s…
