NBA Power Rankings: Cavs keep rolling, and a new No. 2 emerges
Thanks to the first 6-0 start of LeBron James' career, Cleveland continues its rankings reign. But there's a new challenger, and it's not Golden State or San Antonio.
Thanks to the first 6-0 start of LeBron James' career, Cleveland continues its rankings reign. But there's a new challenger, and it's not Golden State or San Antonio.
Cowboys rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott is No. 1 in jersey sales from April 1 to October 31, according to league officials.
Interim UFC light heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones has been suspended one year by the United States Anti-Doping Agency.
The Buccaneers have signed WR Josh Huff, who said he is "ready to move forward," to their practice squad a week after he was arrested and then released by the Eagles.
The Atlanta Falcons have signed general manager Thomas Dimitroff to a three-year contract extension through the 2019 season. The deal will run along the same timeline as Dan Quinn's contract.
New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's loss to the Miami Dolphins, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Pelicans released injured swingman Lance Stephenson and signed former Phoenix Suns guard Archie Goodwin on Monday.
He's making 3s and blocking shots. Is Joel Embiid already a more promising young NBA prospect than Sixers teammate Ben Simmons?
The most dominant rookies, the top coach, the best bounce-back performance, the most valuable player, and more: Here's who deserves the NFL's major awards halfway through the season.
The Steelers, Packers, Vikings, Eagles, Panthers and Cardinals enter the season's second half feeling various degrees of disappointment. Let's rank each team's chances of busting its slump.
Our countdown of the best ballers in the NBA enters the Top 40. Checking in at No. 40: Chicago Bulls shooting guard Dwyane Wade.
Alabama might look unbeatable, but don't tell that to the rest of the SEC. The question is how to reach the Tide's level. "Don't mistake frustration for fear," Tennessee's Butch Jones said.
Baylor wore black for its rivalry game against TCU, but the color didn't help. The Bears were among four teams dropped from playoff consideration after Week 10 by the Eliminator.
Thanksgiving weekend of 1971 featured two epic rivalry games. This year's Alabama-Auburn and Ohio State-Michigan matchups could be just as memorable.
Here now, the opus, the all-knowing guide to take you from now to the madness of March. Final Four? Check. Places to eat? Check. Anything else you can think of? Check. As always, you're welcome.
Kentucky freshman Edrice "Bam" Adebayo brings a physical presence to the paint that the Wildcats lacked last season. He also brings a love for Katy Perry's music and plenty of jokes.
The SEC revolves around Kentucky. Will the Wildcats, loaded with young talent again, be challenged? Will they stumble? Can Florida or Texas A&M -- anybody, really -- challenge?
What would the perfect male MMA fighter look like? Would he have Conor McGregor's notorious left hand? Our experts voted on fighters who best represent top attributes to craft their own version.
Tyrod Taylor isn't highly regarded outside of Buffalo, but the 27-year-old is a bargain for the Bills, who are building their team around him. Watch Bills-Seahawks at 8:30 ET on ESPN & WatchESPN.
Patriots coaches are back to work after a few days off on the team's bye weekend, and one item on their agenda is to watch Monday Night Football.
This year's free-agent class is light on top-tier talent and depth, but there's plenty of power to go around, including a few 40-homer guys.
Chris Sale to the Red Sox? Ryan Braun headed out of Milwaukee? Biggest closer prize: Kenley or Aroldis? We posed the top offseason questions to 38 MLB execs just as things are about to heat up.
Rookie Dak Prescott has done everything you could ask of a starting NFL quarterback, which makes the Cowboys' next decision an easy one.
With Dallas holding the NFC's best record and all four teams at .500 or better, the once-downtrodden NFC East has made a big rebound in 2016.
They don't quite have the swagger they had a year ago en route to the Super Bowl, but the Panthers have found the focus that helped them get there.
Raiders punter brought his best dance moves to Oakland
Crabtree bobbles his way to an incredible catch
Mariota does it all diving to pylon for spectacular TD
Squirrel invades Lambeau Field
Flowers makes pick-six for Chargers second defensive TD
Mariota to Matthews works for second TD
Todman sparks Colts early with 99-yard KO return TD
Gore runs in two TDs for Colts
Chargers turn Mariota fumble into defensive TD
Thomas' juggling TD catch is highlight-reel worthy
When Barcelona needed help, their best player stepped up. Plus, Arsenal, Man City and Bayern all dropped home points, while Jose Mourinho spoke out.
Liverpool and Chelsea combined for 11 goals in weekend routs, chasing down Man City in the Premier League table. Is the torrid pace sustainable?
Known previously for their goaltender and solid defense, the New York Rangers have turned into an offensive juggernaut, and as a result are ruling the Metro. Plus, the Blackhawks keep rolling.
The Capitals have shot to the top of the rankings. Is this the year Alex Ovechkin & Co. pull it all together? The high-scoring Blueshirts and Ovi's nemesis might have something to say about that.
Manny Pacquiao's vintage display against young Jessie Vargas in front of an energized crowd in Las Vegas showed the 37-year-old is still a force to be reckoned with.
Despite a 14-year gap in age, Ghirmay Ghebreslassie and Mary Keitany both came to New York chasing the same thing: a little history. On Sunday, they did just that.
Carl Edwards has been bitten by bad breaks in the past. He finally got a great break when rain hit Texas on Sunday, handing him the win and a pass into the championship race, writes Bob Pockrass.
Si Manny Pacquiao lo invitó o Floyd Mayweather pidió un boleto para ir a verlo, la noche del sábado se comenzó a marinar la revancha entre las dos más grandes estrellas del boxeo en los últimos 10 años y hoy habrá que poner esa segunda pelea como una oportunidad sólida para el futuro de histórico Senador 'Pacman'.

Five-star wing Troy Brown has committed to Oregon.
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49ers coach Chip Kelly once again affirmed that he intends to stay on as coach of the 49ers and has no interest in going back to college. "My goal is to be the head coach of the 49ers," Kelly said. "(I'm) not looking to go back. I don't know why it's still a story."
Boston Celtics big man Al Horford (concussion) did not practice Monday. Coach Brad Stevens said Horford has not progressed in concussion protocol.
Mike Zimmer said the Vikings will work out kickers on Tuesday, after Blair Walsh's missed extra point and blocked kick on Sunday. It remains to be seen whether the Vikings sign a kicker, but Zimmer said the Vikings need to look at their options given how many close games they play. Asked if he thinks Walsh can still be successful in Minnesota this season, Zimmer said, "I think Blair can still be a successful kicker, yes."
The Bucs have officially placed running back Antone Smith and defensive end Howard Jones on IR. They have promoted running back Russell Hansbrough from the practice squad.
Klay Thompson, taking Qs on getting out of his slump (part 1)
Klay Thompson, taking Qs on getting out of his slump (part 2)
UCLA announced quarterback Josh Rosen underwent a successful outpatient surgery Monday morning to repair a soft tissue injury in his right shoulder.
What did the Alabama players think when Nick Saban said the Crimson Tide have some "pretty hateful guys" that play defense? "It's what defenders do," defensive end Ryan Anderson said. "We are hateful guys. We hate everybody on the other team. Everybody that is lined up across from us, we hate you. We want to try to kill you."
LSU interim coach Ed Orgeron is well aware of the Tigers' recent history the week after playing Alabama, having turned in awful performances against Arkansas in each of the last two years. He guaranteed that won't happen this weekend in Fayetteville (7 p.m., ESPN), saying the Tigers "found something" even in defeat against Alabama. "There's no question. I know we're going to bounce back."
Marlon Humphrey and the other Alabama defenders were inspired when teammate Eddie Jackson spoke to the team prior to Saturday's LSU game. Jackson, a senior, broke his leg against Texas A&M and is out for the year.
Dwyane Wade on Thursday being the back end of a back-to-back against the Miami Heat: "I'm not worried about the back-to-back in Miami energy-wise. If you ain't got energy for that game, for me, then what are you going to have energy for? So that's one thing I'm not worried about."
The Bears do not have to release an injury report until Wednesday, but guards Kyle Long and Josh Sitton, wide receiver Eddie Royal and nose tackle Eddie Goldman participated in the open portion of Monday's practice.
Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter said Mike Evans is actually still in the concussion protocol, but he was practicing in Monday's non-contact practice. Kevin Pamphile is also in the protocol but was not practicing.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera discussing the hits Cam Newton took on Sunday.
The Redskins have placed tight end Niles Paul on injured reserve because of a shoulder injury. He has a labrum issue, coach Jay Gruden said. Paul also worked at fullback so the Redskins will have to make adjustments.
Nick Saban has already moved past his 200th win and is looking ahead to Mississippi State on Saturday. "The biggest thing is we can't have any kind of relief syndrome after a big, emotional win, especially when you have a really good team coming up and a new challenge that we all need to respond to."
Former Eagles wide receiver Josh Huff talks about how he can contribute to the Bucs offense and getting the support he needs in Tampa to ensure he doesn't have another arrest.
Mike McCarthy said he initially thought the energy wasn't good enough in Sunday's loss to the Colts, but he's since changed his mind. "There's a lot of things said in the locker room after the game, a big focus of mine was about energy," McCarthy said Monday. "But today, watching it, reviewing it, I thought there was good energy, but there's moments in that game we're just not detailed or sharp."
Justin Houston will be activated off the PUP list this week by the Chiefs. May or may not play Sunday.
Dwyane Wade says he won't approach this week any differently in regard to his minutes. Bulls play at Miami (Wade's first time as a visitor) on Thursday -- the second night of a back-to-back. He isn't worried about having some extra adrenaline for that game.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera said there were a few hits on Cam Newton that he will send to the league. Overall he thought calls were missed on both sides.
Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. is going through the concussion protocol, coach Mike Riley said Monday at his weekly press conference. Armstrong feels good, Riley said, after he was knocked unconscious in the first half of the Cornhuskers' loss Saturday at Ohio State and carried off on a stretcher. His status for Saturday against Minnesota remains unknown, the coach said. Ryker Fyfe is preparing as the starter for now.
Russell Westbrook asked about Hassan Whiteside's shotblocking and being smart attacking the basket: "I'm not scared of nobody under the basket."

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