The UFC might soon have its first challenger for Ilia Topuria’s lightweight championship, as Justin Gaethje will face Paddy Pimblett for the interim title in the main event at UFC 324. Gaethje, a former divisional interim titleholder, earned this opportunity by winning three of his past four fights, including his most recent unanimous decision win…
With 4:49 remaining in the fourth quarter, Jalen Brunson splashed a 3-pointer in the corner to give him 42 points against the Miami Heat on Dec. 21. He looked at his right hand, his ring and pinkie fingers folded down, leaving three fingers remaining, and he brought it under his nose quickly as he ran…
Jan 24, 2026, 09:00 AM ET On Monday night, Indiana defeated Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship game, completing one of the most remarkable turnarounds in sports history. As recently as midway through this past autumn, the Hoosiers were still college football’s all-time losingest program in Division I. They had never enjoyed a…
Jan 24, 2026, 08:51 AM ET Could Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s time at Real Madrid be short-lived? Plus, the latest on wantaway striker Jean-Philippe Mateta‘s future at Crystal Palace. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s winter grades | Women’s grades TRANSFERS TO WATCH TRENDING RUMORS…
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…
