Clayton's GOAT quarterback ranking
Tom Brady is 4-2 in Super Bowls, with a chance at title No. 5 on Sunday. Joe Montana went 4-0 -- and never threw an interception in the NFL's biggest game. Who is the greatest QB of all time?
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Raiders up ante for Vegas: $1.2B, full operations
The Raiders are looking to increase their stake of the $1.9 billion Las Vegas stadium proposal to $1.15 billion, which would also include accepting full operating responsibilities and risk.
LeBron throws down gauntlet: Barkley 'a hater'
Following Monday's loss in Dallas, LeBron James had heard enough -- of Charles Barkley. "I'm not going to let him disrespect my legacy like that," James told ESPN.
Brady gets emotional while talking about father
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was overtaken with emotion on Monday at Super Bowl LI Opening Night when he started talking about his father.
S. Jackson says he smoked weed before games
Former NBA player and current ESPN contributor Stephen Jackson says he sometimes smoked marijuana before playing in games.
Agent: Falcons should pay Freeman like 'elite' RB
Devonta Freeman's agent says her client should be paid "like the elite back he is," arguing that the Atlanta Falcons star is one of the NFL's three best running running backs.
Reporter accidentally takes Shanahan's playbook
Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan lost his backpack Monday night. But the bag, which contained a copy of the Falcons' Super Bowl playbook, was returned with all the contents inside.
Brady, Ryan focused on Sunday faceoff (2:21)
Super Bowl LI Opening Night
Super Bowl LI Opening Night
Brady emotional talking about his father
Brady emotional talking about his father
Super Bowl LI Opening Night
Edelman and Brady have unique bromance
Edelman and Brady have unique bromance
Super Bowl LI Opening Night
Brady helped his son pick Devonta Freeman for fantasy team
Brady helped his son pick Devonta Freeman for fantasy team
Super Bowl LI Opening Night
Long would charge SVP $1M for SB ticket
Long would charge SVP $1M for SB ticket
Super Bowl LI Opening Night
Babineaux hangs out with Guillermo at SB media day
Babineaux hangs out with Guillermo at SB media day
The mystery of the "Matty Ice" nickname rages on
Matt Ryan's moniker seems like it has been around forever. But when did his famous nickname actually begin? Well, everybody has their own "Matty Ice" origin story -- and they're all good.
Poll: Pats most disliked NFL team, Cowboys next
The Patriots are the most disliked team in the NFL, according to a poll from Public Policy Polling, with Tom Brady both the most liked -- and disliked -- quarterback.
Once again, Isaiah Thomas gives no quarter in the fourth
Isaiah Thomas scored 41 points for the Celtics in Monday night's win over the Pistons. He put up 24 of them in the fourth quarter to finish the job.
Isaiah Thomas: Snubbed in December, but even better in January
Isaiah Thomas controlled what he could control this month, with dominance in scoring, shooting and passing. That was capped by a huge game Monday.
Thompson on LeBron talk: I've earned my money
Cavs center Tristan Thompson rejects the notion that the contract he signed as a free agent in 2015 is responsible for Cleveland's luxury tax bind.
Grizzlies' bench loses it on Randolph's dunk in win (0:24)
Covington waves goodbye as Boogie bows out in Kings' loss (0:41)
Duke shows it can thrive, with Jayson Tatum accepting new role
Jayson Tatum proved much more efficient in playing off of stars Luke Kennard and Grayson Allen on Monday. The result? A key road win over Notre Dame.
Temple Gibbs falls while guarding Grayson Allen in Duke's win (0:20)
An illustrated guide to the recruiting visit at Nick Saban's house
On almost two acres of land, with a fleet of golf carts, lies 8,759 square feet of recruiting power. It's Nick Saban's house. Here's your look inside Alabama's four-bedroom recruiting weapon.
College football: Recruiting quarterbacks
Meet Kenton Stufflebeam, the Buckeyes' secret recruiting weapon
Texas tried to steal him. He was a celebrity in fifth grade. A Polish designer saved him from suicide. Yes, the graphic designer has a story wilder than any recruit he helps bring to Ohio State.
Cardinals get off light with hacking scandal penalties
Handing two draft picks and $2 million to the Astros might sound like a lot, but St. Louis should be breathing a sigh of relief about its punishment.
Who's motivated in 2017 to earn his next contract?
If players are their best the season before free agency, expect big things from Carlos Santana, Jake Arrieta and more -- just maybe not Andre Ethier.
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Law: Team-by-team prospect reports
Marshawn goes to Houston to talk Super Bowl ... Houston, Scotland (2:57)
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Super Bowl LI - Falcons vs. Patriots
Super Bowl food: How to make Houston's Texas Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Food Network's Eddie Jackson explains why the NRG Stadium sandwich is perfect for your Super Bowl party.
The Mexican fan's journey to the Super Bowl in Houston
A trip to Houston, home of Super Bowl LI, usually ranges from two to three hours by air from Mexico City.
This year's Aussie Open? It's hard to remember a more significant Slam
Serena, Venus, Roger and Rafa. Need we say more? This Australian Open was a reminder that the greats aren't going anywhere anytime soon.
Stephen A. says Durant ruined NBA season (1:57)
Power Rankings: Steph finding MVP form; Heat making sudden surge
Led by Steph Curry's red-hot January, Golden State continues to pull away at No. 1. And where do streaking Miami and four-overtime survivor Atlanta land in this week's rankings?
Deng critical of travel and immigration ban
Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng on Monday criticized the executive order issued by President Trump that restricts travel and immigration to the United States by non-American citizens.
FAQ: How will Trump's immigration ban affect sports?
President Trump's executive order that bans entry into the United States from seven majority Muslim countries for 90 days has produced concern in the sports world.
Soldier surprises family at Celtics game (0:18)
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Nate Silver
Nate Silver
Embiid meets 3-year-old superfan before game (0:40)
Dillashaw favorite to win back bantamweight belt
TJ Dillashaw will open as a slight betting favorite over UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt for their fight later this year.
Barca's poor display; refreshing Klopp
Marcotti's Musings: The awful refereeing of Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez is a boon to Barca, who looked woeful in Sunday's draw.
Bruce Arena returns; USMNT draws vs. Serbia
Gonzaga No. 1 for second time in school history
Gonzaga, the last unbeaten team in Division I, jumped from No. 3 to No. 1 in The Associated Press college basketball poll. It's the Bulldogs' second No. 1 ranking in school history.
Power Rankings: Caps still the cream of the crop
Washington continues to dominate on both sides of the puck, while the West has been all Wild, thanks to dominant goalie Devan Dubnyk. But Connor McDavid and the Oilers are coming on strong.
What to make of Tiger's return, Rahm's triumph
We just saw Tiger Woods return to the PGA Tour and Jon Rahm notch his first pro victory. Our panelists react to those events and more in this week's Monday Four-Ball.
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La renovación de Messi es la sexta preocupación de los socios del Barça
De acuerdo con una encuesta, por encima de que el argentino renueve con el club están temas como la remodelación del Camp Nou, los resultados deportivos, la planificación de la plantilla, los asuntos judiciales y la salud económica de la institución.
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Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Which NBA player would Tom Brady sign for the Patriots if it was an option? "LeBron," he answered. "Tight end. Split him out, just throw it up. He'd come down with a lot of them."
Soldier surprises family at Celtics game
Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Noll returns home and surprises his family at the Celtics' win over the Pistons. Noll and his family receive a standing ovation from everyone in the arena including Isaiah Thomas.
Cavs' struggles continue with loss to Mavs
A day after shocking the Spurs, the Mavericks knock off a sloppy Cavaliers team for a 104-97 victory.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Emotional Tom Brady. Unlikely there was a better moment than this at Media Night.
Arash Markazi ESPN Senior Writer
Super Bowl Opening Night ends with a fireworks show at Minute Maid Park. Fans are heading out after the four-hour media session and concert.
Thomas' huge 4th quarter powers Celtics
Isaiah Thomas puts up 41 points, including 24 in the fourth quarter, to help the Celtics get past the Pistons 113-109.
OK State beats Oklahoma with late 3
A wild sequence in the final seconds of Oklahoma-Oklahoma State resulted in Phil Forte III sinking a 3-pointer to give the Cowboys a 68-66 win over the in-state rival Sooners.
ESPN Stats and Information
January marks the first time that LeBron James has a losing record in a calendar month (minimum 10 games) since February 2006.
Arash Markazi ESPN Senior Writer
There were 10,204 fans at Minute Maid Park for Super Bowl Opening Night.
ESPN Stats and Information
Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas averaged 32.9 points in January, the 4th-best average scoring month in Celtics history (Paul Pierce has the best, 33.5 in February, 2006). It is the highest scoring January in Celtics history.
Arash Markazi ESPN Senior Writer
Malcolm Butler signing autographs for fans after his interviews at Super Bowl Opening Night.
Dave McMenamin ESPN Staff Writer
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban as he walks off the floor after Dallas goes 2-0 in a back-to-back with San Antonio and Cleveland: "Break up the Mavs!"
Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer
German TV crew asked Julian Edelman if he had ever been to Germany. "No, I need to go -- for Oktoberfest and the beer..." And after a pause, with a smile "I mean the brats."
Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer
Devin McCourty on the Falcons offense "obviously in the secondary the first guy we talk about is Julio Jones." But said Falcons offense "has guys all over the field ... It's not like you can just stop one guy."
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Celtics 113, Pistons 109: Isaiah Thomas scored 24 of his game-high 41 points in the fourth quarter. Thomas, the league's leading fourth-quarter scorer, has now scored 20 points or more in the fourth four times this season and no other player in the league has done it more than once, according to ESPN Stats and Info.
ESPN Stats and Information
Isaiah Thomas has his 4th 40-point game in his past 21 games (he had none in his first 388 career games).
Arash Markazi ESPN Senior Writer
Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Deflategate: "I think in a way that galvanized our whole team."
Arash Markazi ESPN Senior Writer
Yep, it's that time of the night.
Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer
Danny Amendola has been asked for a local restaurant recommendation and said he and Julian Edelman have already been to Pappasito's Cantina -- "the bacon wrapped shrimp ... I'll be there again in the next two weeks."
ESPN Stats and Information
Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas has scored 20 points in the 4th quarter 4 times this season. No one else in the NBA has done it more than once.
Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer
Dont'a Hightower on Patriots defense -- the league's No. 1 scoring defense -- facing the Falcons' No. 1 scoring offense: "Bill (Belichick) will have a great plan for us ... You always want that kind of challenge."
Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer
"I'll have one by the end of the week so maybe you'll recognize me," Bill Belichick to a reporter about wearing a hoodie, his typical fashion statement.
Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer
Question: Do you know any Lady Gaga songs? Bill Belichick's response: "Next."
ESPN Stats and Information
This is the NBA-leading 9th time that Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas has scored at least 15 points in the 4th quarter this season. Next most: 5 by Russell Westbrook.
Arash Markazi ESPN Senior Writer
Martellus Bennett, wearing a NASA hat, really needed his own podium at Super Bowl Opening Night.
