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Winners and losers of Stephen Strasburg's $245 million return to Nationals
Washington brought back its ace at a record-setting price. Here's what it means for the rest of the hot stove market.
Olney: How next dominoes will fall after Strasburg's record-breaking deal
Gerrit Cole? His payday just went way up. Which other free agents will profit and what teams will act next?
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BOWL SEASON
Predictions for all 41 bowl games
From final scores to top performances, we predict what to expect in every bowl game this season.
What you need to know about every bowl game
Here are the key players and storylines for every college football bowl game, including the playoff.
Reacting to Week 14
The 6-seed and home-field advantage: Barnwell sorts a complicated AFC playoff race
The Patriots have lost two straight. The Chiefs have won three in a row. The Titans are rolling. These last three weeks could get wild.
Playoff picture: Chiefs, Ravens clinch spots in AFC, 49ers jump in NFC
Here's how the current postseason bracket looks and what scenarios lie ahead.
STEPHEN A.'S TAKE
Stephen A. still not ready to give Jimmy G high honors
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Eli Manning's next move could hinge on play down the stretch for Giants
If the veteran quarterback hopes to continue his career, his market value will be affected by his final games with New York.
From Super Bowl to 5-7: Personnel decisions at root of Eagles' swoon
The most glaring area to point to when dissecting what has gone wrong for Philly is the roster and how it was built.
NBA
Power Rankings: Lakers have most wins, but Bucks' blowouts keep them No. 1
It's clear which teams are the best in each conference. But the battle at the top between the Bucks and Lakers extends to a third week.
NBA SCOREBOARD
Monday's games
'HAVE YOU WATCHED THE GAMES?'
Marcus Spears laughs at Dan Orlovsky for calling Trevor Lawrence the best college QB
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- Sources: Strasburg, Nats agree on $245M deal
- Under review: Bengals question Pats video crew
- 49ers C Richburg out for year; Sherman also hurt
- Rockets' protest of Harden missed dunk denied
- Frates, inspiration for 'Ice Bucket Challenge,' dies
- Kitchens: Browns not sitting banged-up Beckham
- Best bets for Monday Night Football
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On This Date: Dec. 9, 1977
On this date: Washington punches Tomjanovich
On this date in 1977, a scuffle broke out during the Lakers-Rockets game. When Kermit Washington was hit, he reacted by punching Rudy Tomjanovich in the face.
'Who fixed that turf toe?'
- Illustration by Brandon Loving
Foot injury? For hundreds of NFL players, that means a trip to Green Bay
When it comes to fixing an injured foot, there's one doctor Cam Newton, Saquon Barkley and many other NFL players have to see, even if it means a trek to the NFL's smallest city.
Heart of the culture
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Belichick, Brady, big wins and bigger expectations: Inside the Patriot Way
In three weeks on the road with the Patriots, one thing became clear: The culture that Bill Belichick has created in New England runs deeper than another 10-win season -- or than Tom Brady's offensive struggles.
Stream UFC on ESPN+
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UFC on ESPN+: See what's next
ESPN+ is now streaming exclusive live UFC events, weigh-ins and more, Ariel and the Bad Guy, Dana White's Contender Series and other exclusive MMA content.
Stream NHL on ESPN+
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The NHL's best on display all season long
Watch and replay select out-of-market NHL games on ESPN+.
