Jan 18, 2026, 07:13 AM ET MELBOURNE, Australia — Venus Williams set a record just by starting her first-round match at the …
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LeBron James, Lakers Disappoint NBA Fans in Loss to Trail Blazers with Luka Doncic Out Injured
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogLeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers fell 132-116 on the road to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday with Luka Doncic …
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Winners and losers: Iowa State, Vanderbilt go down again; Kentucky rallies
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFive Division I basketball teams entered the week without a loss. Heading into Saturday night, that number is now three, with Miami …
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Deion Sanders Supports Ivan Yates Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft After Posting Impressive Scouting Report
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogColorado head coach Deion Sanders offered words of encouragement for Ivan Yates after the cornerback used some advanced metrics to make a …
NPR’s Scott Simon asks sports reporter Michele Steele about the NFL playoffs and a ski jumping gambling scandal.
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NFL coaching search: Applying the ‘opposites attract’ theory to the 2026 cycle
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe phrase “opposites attract” has commonly been used in reference to the dating world, but it also applies to NFL head-coaching searches. …
Jan 17, 2026, 12:23 AM ET LONDON — While the EuroLeague isn’t thrilled about the NBA’s plans to create a new competition …
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Lane Kiffin Jokingly Apologizes to Reporter’s Troll Post About LSU’s Transfer Portal
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogLSU head coach Lane Kiffin had some fun with the Tigers’ activity in the transfer portal on social media. After one reporter …
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NFL divisional round odds, spreads, predictions: Playoff picks from 10,000 computer sims
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe 2026 NFL playoffs roll into their second week with the divisional round NFL schedule on Saturday and Sunday. Underdogs went 4-2 …
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Laurens’ weekend preview: Manchester derby, redemption for Real Madrid?
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogEvery Friday, I will pick the weekend’s best or most exciting games that are not to be missed in the world of …
With an increasing number of NFL teams opting for domed stadiums, cold-weather games may eventually become a thing of the past. We’re …
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Former college basketball players accused of rigging games for betting scheme
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogDozens of college basketball players have been implicated in a sweeping point-shaving and betting scheme. Federal prosecutors allege they conspired to “underperform” …
Bradford Doolittle Close Bradford Doolittle ESPN Staff Writer MLB writer and analyst for ESPN.com Former NBA writer and analyst for ESPN.com Been …
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Titans Reportedly Had ‘Huge’ Contract Offer for John Harbaugh, What’s Next in HC Search?
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Tennessee Titans reportedly prepared a hefty contract offer for John Harbaugh before he was hired as head coach of the New …
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College basketball players among dozens charged in wide-ranging point-shaving scheme
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFederal prosecutors have charged more than two dozen people in an alleged point shaving scheme in college basketball. Prosecutors say that conspirators …
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Grizzlies vs. Magic prediction, odds, start time: 2026 NBA Berlin Game picks for Thursday
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Memphis Grizzlies take on the Orlando Magic in the NBA Berlin Game 2026 on Thursday, marking the league’s first-ever regular season …
Jordan RaananJan 14, 2026, 11:55 PM ET Close Jordan Raanan covers the New York Giants for ESPN and can be heard hosting …
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Hailee Steinfeld’s 2016 Tweet Hyping Broncos Resurfaces Before Josh Allen, Bills NFL Playoff Matchup
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogActress Hailee Steinfeld, the wife of Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen, has some history rooting for the team that he’ll be facing …
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UFC 324 — Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogGetty Images UFC’s Paramount+ era begins on Jan. 24. UFC 324 takes over Las Vegas with a headline-grabbing main event: Justin Gaethje …
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NBA trade deadline: The most important draft assets we’re watching
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe NBA draft is seven months away, but the league is already watching a handful of picks and protections. For example: Though …
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Nikola Jokic Rumors, Timeline to Return to Nuggets Amid ‘Rapid’ Knee Injury Recovery
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogNikola Jokić has not played since Dec. 29 because of a knee injury, but he is reportedly working his way toward a …
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2026 NFL Draft: Team needs and early fits for Wild Card round losers
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe season is over for six additional NFL teams — one week later than those who failed to make the playoffs. The losers …
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Women’s college basketball Power Rankings: All eyes on South Carolina-Texas
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogMichael VoepelJan 14, 2026, 08:00 AM ET Close Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and …
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SGA, Chet Holmgren Outduel Wemby, De’Aaron Fox as Thunder Beat Spurs to Impress NBA Fans
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAfter losing their first three matchups against the San Antonio Spurs this season, the Oklahoma City Thunder finally got in the win …
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AFCON storylines: Egypt more than Mo Salah; Nigeria look to upset hosts
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAfter quite a knockout stage so far, four teams remain in the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal, Egypt, Nigeria, and Morocco …
Tim MacMahon Close Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly …
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Chloe Kim Updates 2026 Winter Olympic Status After Torn Labrum Injury
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogChloe Kim is “good to go” for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Kim detailed the results of an MRI on …
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NFL divisional round odds, lines, spreads: Playoff picks from 10,000 computer sims
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe 2026 NFL playoffs roll into their second week with the divisional round NFL schedule on Saturday and Sunday. Underdogs went 4-2 …
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Are blockbuster NBA trades worth it? Lessons from 14 since 2013
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogZach KramJan 12, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Zach Kram is a national NBA writer for ESPN.com, specializing in short- and long-term …
