Jan 24, 2026, 07:19 PM ET LUBBOCK, Texas — JT Toppin and No. 12 Texas Tech just keep proving their toughness. Toppin had another double-double with 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Red Raiders beat No. 6 Houston 90-86 on Saturday, when they outrebounded the Cougars and overcame a spectacular 42-point game by true…
Jan 24, 2026, 06:09 PM ET WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Keaton Wagler scored a career-high 46 points, making nine 3-pointers, as No. 11 Illinois defeated No. 4 Purdue 88-82 on Saturday. Wagler, a freshman guard, shot 13-for-17 overall, 9-of-11 from 3-point range and 11-of-13 on free throws. David Mirkovic added 12 points and eight rebounds…
Jan 24, 2026, 08:50 PM ET MELBOURNE, Australia — It’s Day 8 at the Australian Open and that means it’s time for fourth-round action to begin. World No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka will return to Rod Laver Arena eyeing their places in the last eight, as will Coco Gauff and top-ranked Australian Alex…
Jake TrotterJan 24, 2026, 07:44 PM ET Close Jake Trotter is a senior writer at ESPN. Trotter covers college football. He also writes about other college sports, including men’s and women’s basketball. Trotter resides in the Cleveland area with his wife and three kids and is a fan of his hometown Oklahoma City Thunder. He…
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…
