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Why Shohei Ohtani is doing himself -- and his sport -- a disservice
Ohtani's free agency could have been fun -- a celebration of baseball. Instead, there is silence and threats. This is a loss for Ohtani -- and for baseball.

Stephen A. blasts secrecy around Shohei Ohtani free agency
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NBA IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT
JWill: Fans were 'robbed' of OT by bad call in Suns-Lakers
Top moments from in-season tournament quarterfinals
The Pacers, Pelicans, Bucks and Lakers are going to Las Vegas. Here's how they got there.

COMMANDERS AT A CROSSROADS
Where do the Commanders go from here? Inside a 2023 season that went off the rails
New owner Josh Harris could be close to calling time on Ron Rivera in Washington. Here's why the 2023 season failed to launch, and what the implications are for the organization.

FROM HEISMAN TO EARLY PICK?
Could Heisman favorite Jayden Daniels be a first-round pick? Kiper's in-depth scouting report
How did LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels get here? Where has he improved most? And where could he get drafted? Mel Kiper weighs in.
2023 Heisman Tracker: Final votes from our writers
From the preseason until now, see whom ESPN writers picked to win college football's most coveted award.

QUARTERBACKS IN FOCUS
Dak Prescott or Jalen Hurts? Stephen A. makes his pick
Greeny sounds off on unfair treatment of Josh Allen

FOCUS ON NEW YORK
Soto in pinstripes? Yamamoto to Queens? How Yankees, Mets can change their fortunes this winter
It was a rotten year for Big Apple baseball. Here's how both New York teams can turn things around this offseason.
MLB trade grades: A Yankees-Red Sox trade!? Verdugo to N.Y.
We've got you covered with grades and analysis for every major signing and trade this winter.

MAKING THE BIG PLAYS
Austin Reaves' clutch 3 sends Lakers to semifinals
Giannis jumps out of the gym, Bucks roll Knicks

ASSESSING EVERY TEAM
NBA Power Rankings: Are the Suns, Thunder on the brink of toppling Nuggets?
In a competitive Western Conference the Suns are seeing chemistry bloom between their star players, and the young and hungry Thunder are ready to push for the front of the pack. Here's how the NBA teams stacked up in this week's ranks.
Stephen A.: Lakers are on a higher level than Suns
Iowa's Caitlin Clark closing in on 3,000-point milestone ahead of Cy-Hawk
Heading into a "hostile" environment at Iowa State, Caitlin Clark needs 22 points to become the 15th player in the NCAA era to reach 3,000 points.
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- Lakers reach semis after controversial timeout
- Sources: Texas A&M to hire K-State's Klein as OC
- Rodgers defends Wilson, scolds Jets for leaks
- Testing revised to ensure golf balls travel shorter
- NFL buzz: Upsets, playoffs, fantasy
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