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.
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Cowboys RB Elliott has NFL's top-selling jersey
Cowboys rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott is No. 1 in jersey sales from April 1 to October 31, according to league officials.
UFC star Jones gets 1-year ban for failed test
Interim UFC light heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones has been suspended one year by the United States Anti-Doping Agency.
Bucs sign ex-Eagles WR Huff to practice squad
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.
Falcons GM Dimitroff signs 3-year extension
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.
Source: Jets QB Fitzpatrick has sprained MCL
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.
Pelicans cut injured Stephenson, sign Goodwin
The Pelicans released injured swingman Lance Stephenson and signed former Phoenix Suns guard Archie Goodwin on Monday.
Is Joel Embiid a future superstar? Better than Ben Simmons?
He's making 3s and blocking shots. Is Joel Embiid already a more promising young NBA prospect than Sixers teammate Ben Simmons?
NFL midseason awards: Can Brady really be the MVP already?
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.
Kellerman thinks Brady's missed too much time to be MVP (1:49)
The Slumping Six: Which NFL contenders will bounce back?
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.
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Election 2016
Election 2016
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#NBArank: Wade, Melo on the rise?
Our countdown of the best ballers in the NBA enters the Top 40. Checking in at No. 40: Chicago Bulls shooting guard Dwyane Wade.
Are the Lakers doing better because Kobe is gone? (1:34)
Alabama's opponents aren't as scared of the Tide as you'd think
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's playoff hopes fade to black
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.
Notes you need to know coming out of Week 10
Thanksgiving weekend of 1971 featured two epic rivalry games. This year's Alabama-Auburn and Ohio State-Michigan matchups could be just as memorable.
Could Washington get leapfrogged again in playoff rankings? (0:47)
The Bilastrator's ultimate guide to college basketball
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 big man Adebayo has a bigger personality
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.
March questions answered now: Is Kentucky alone in the SEC?
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?
SportsCenter takes on the mannequin challenge (0:22)
Imagining the perfect MMA fighter
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 is better than you think -- and could be a steal
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.
'Unique situation' means Bill Belichick, Patriots will be watching 'MNF'
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.
Top 50 MLB free agents: Cespedes, Fowler highlight slugger-heavy class
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.
Hot-stove survey: MLB execs preview the offseason action
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.
Only one question left for Cowboys and Dak Prescott to answer
Rookie Dak Prescott has done everything you could ask of a starting NFL quarterback, which makes the Cowboys' next decision an easy one.
Can Dak handle the pressure as schedule intensifies? (1:44)
NFC East turnaround could produce multiple playoff teams
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.
When Boswell nailed his unusual onside kick in college (0:31)
Cam Newton, Panthers see season has 'turned around before our eyes'
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.
Was Newton's conversation with Goodell for nothing? (1:53)
Top plays from NFL's Week 9
Top plays from NFL's Week 9
Raiders punter brought his best dance moves to Oakland
Raiders punter brought his best dance moves to Oakland
Top plays from NFL's Week 9
Crabtree bobbles his way to an incredible catch
Crabtree bobbles his way to an incredible catch
Top plays from NFL's Week 9
Mariota does it all diving to pylon for spectacular TD
Mariota does it all diving to pylon for spectacular TD
Top plays from NFL's Week 9
Squirrel invades Lambeau Field
Squirrel invades Lambeau Field
Top plays from NFL's Week 9
Flowers makes pick-six for Chargers second defensive TD
Flowers makes pick-six for Chargers second defensive TD
Top plays from NFL's Week 9
Mariota to Matthews works for second TD
Mariota to Matthews works for second TD
Top plays from NFL's Week 9
Todman sparks Colts early with 99-yard KO return TD
Todman sparks Colts early with 99-yard KO return TD
Top plays from NFL's Week 9
Gore runs in two TDs for Colts
Gore runs in two TDs for Colts
Top plays from NFL's Week 9
Chargers turn Mariota fumble into defensive TD
Chargers turn Mariota fumble into defensive TD
Top plays from NFL's Week 9
Thomas' juggling TD catch is highlight-reel worthy
Thomas' juggling TD catch is highlight-reel worthy
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MLS Playoffs
Messi inspires Barca, Arsenal miss chance
When Barcelona needed help, their best player stepped up. Plus, Arsenal, Man City and Bayern all dropped home points, while Jose Mourinho spoke out.
Are Liverpool and Chelsea here to stay?
Liverpool and Chelsea combined for 11 goals in weekend routs, chasing down Man City in the Premier League table. Is the torrid pace sustainable?
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Rangers scoring their way to the top
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.
Power Rankings: Caps, Rangers make big leaps
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.
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Scorecard: Pacquiao still has it
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.
The Queen and The Kid rule the Big Apple
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 hits Homestead jackpot with Texas win
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.
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Se marina una revancha entre Pacquiao y Floyd
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'.
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Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Five-star wing Troy Brown has committed to Oregon.
Darren Rovell ESPN Senior Writer
$29,510.50: Price someone paid on StubHub for 2 seats in 2nd row (including fees) for UFC 205 in New York City this weekend
Nick Wagoner ESPN Staff Writer
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."
Chris Forsberg ESPN Staff Writer
Boston Celtics big man Al Horford (concussion) did not practice Monday. Coach Brad Stevens said Horford has not progressed in concussion protocol.
Ben Goessling ESPN Staff Writer
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."
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
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.
Ethan Sherwood Strauss ESPN Staff Writer
Klay Thompson, taking Qs on getting out of his slump (part 1)
Ethan Sherwood Strauss ESPN Staff Writer
Klay Thompson, taking Qs on getting out of his slump (part 2)
Kyle Bonagura ESPN Staff Writer
UCLA announced quarterback Josh Rosen underwent a successful outpatient surgery Monday morning to repair a soft tissue injury in his right shoulder.
Greg Ostendorf ESPN Staff Writer
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."
David Ching ESPN Staff Writer
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."
Greg Ostendorf ESPN Staff Writer
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.
Nick Friedell ESPN Staff Writer
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."
Jeff Dickerson ESPN Staff Writer
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.
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
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.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
Panthers coach Ron Rivera discussing the hits Cam Newton took on Sunday.
John Keim ESPN Staff Writer
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.
Greg Ostendorf ESPN Staff Writer
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."
Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer
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.
Rob Demovsky ESPN Staff Writer
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."
Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer
Justin Houston will be activated off the PUP list this week by the Chiefs. May or may not play Sunday.
Nick Friedell ESPN Staff Writer
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.
David Newton ESPN Staff Writer
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.
Mitch Sherman ESPN Staff Writer
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.
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
Russell Westbrook asked about Hassan Whiteside's shotblocking and being smart attacking the basket: "I'm not scared of nobody under the basket."
