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Luka, Lakers reach 3-year, $165M extension

The new deal keeps Luka Doncic out of free agency next summer, eliminating his 2026-27 player option in place of a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension.

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Doncic extension: We answer the three biggest questions facing the Lakers

The Luka Era in L.A. has officially begun. Here's what you need to know about the deal.

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New Hall of Famer Antonio Gates was a beloved teammate, remains a San Diego legend

Gates transformed the tight end position, and he remains remarkable to those who witnessed his exploits.

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PARSONS REQUESTS TRADE

How did the Cowboys and Parsons get here? Plus league reaction and what’s next

Here's what we know about Parsons' rift after three years in Dallas -- and what's next.

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Would the Cowboys actually trade Parsons?

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CFP 2025: 32 teams can make the College Football Playoff

Using ESPN Analytics, Heather Dinich breaks down the 32 teams that can make the playoff.

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Why Finebaum likes Texas to win the national championship

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TRADE DEADLINE FALLOUT

What were the Twins thinking? Who is MLB's team to beat? Making sense of the trade deadline's biggest surprises

Not sure what to make of a wild conclusion to trade season? We've got it all covered.

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MLB trade deadline winners and losers: What we loved -- and don't understand

The 2025 trade deadline has passed. Here's who hit it out of the park -- and who swung and missed.

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Latest news, buzz from all 32 NFL training camps: Browns' Shedeur Sanders sits out team drills

Get insights on all 32 NFL training camps from our team of reporters in the field.

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'He's pretty much a rookie': The good and bad of J.J. McCarthy at Vikings camp

McCarthy has shown a grasp of the offense while the Vikings preach patience in padded practices.

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Do Not Draft list: McCaffrey, Andrews among players being overvalued

The annual hit is back, with players Eric Karabell feels are going earlier than they should in fantasy football drafts.

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