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Should the Tigers trade Tarik Skubal? We asked around MLB

Will the best pitcher in baseball be on the move this offseason? Those in the game offer their advice. ... Continue Reading

Lakers fire Buss brothers from scouting roles

The Lakers are reorganizing their basketball operations department and have terminated brothers Joey and Jesse Buss from their respective front office positions. ... Continue Reading

Mariners to retire Johnson's No. 51 in '26 season

Hall of Fame left-hander Randy Johnson will have his No. 51 retired by the Seattle Mariners during a pregame ceremony on May 2, 2026, the club announced Thursday. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Mixon not expected to play this season

Texans running back Joe Mixon is not expected to return this season because of a foot injury, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Okamoto, Takahashi join NPB stars posted for MLB

Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and pitcher Kona Takahashi are entering MLB's posting system and will be available to sign as free agents from Friday through Jan. 4. ... Continue Reading

WC playoff draw: Italy to face Northern Ireland

Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but would then need to win on the road to reach its first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage. ... Continue Reading

Texas adds 2nd top-10 women's hoops commit

Addison Bjorn, the No. 10 recruit in the girls' SC Next 100 class of 2026, has committed to Texas, giving Vic Schaefer back-to-back top-10 prospects after signing No. 8 Brihanna Crittendon on Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

Browns, DE Wright reach 3-year, $33M extension

The Browns and defensive end Alex Wright reached agreement Thursday on a three-year, $33 million extension that includes $21 million guaranteed, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter. ... Continue Reading

UConn 'got punked' as Arizona overwhelms in paint

Arizona flipped the script on UConn in their top-five matchup, taking advantage of senior center Tarris Reed Jr.'s absence to win a physical battle in the paint during a 71-67 victory. ... Continue Reading

📸 Cardi B, Stefon Diggs share photo of newborn

The Grammy Award-winning artist and girlfriend of the New England Patriots wide receiver announced their child's birth on Instagram. ... Continue Reading

How top-10 girls' recruits Crittendon, Bjorn fit at Texas, more 2026 projections

Breaking down the fits of every top 2026 commitment, including the Longhorns' top-10 wing duo. ... Continue Reading

Barnwell: Is Nick Sirianni the most scrutinized successful coach in NFL history?

The Eagles' head coach is 56-22 over five seasons, including two trips to the Super Bowl. Yet he's constantly under the microscope. Why? ... Continue Reading

Hurts unfazed by reports Eagles frustrated with QB

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, responding to recent reports that some players have grown frustrated with his play, says he will "never run away" from holding himself accountable. ... Continue Reading

Terps get Oladotun, Williams' 1st 5-star since '17

Babatunde Oladotun, ranked No. 8 in the SC Next 100 for the class of 2026, committed to Maryland on Wednesday, giving coach Buzz WIlliams his first five-star recruit in nearly a decade. ... Continue Reading

Braves retain Iglesias, deal for Gold Glover Dubon

The Braves retained veteran closer Raisel Iglesias on a one-year, $16 million deal and acquired two-time Gold Glove winner Mauricio Dubon from the Astros. ... Continue Reading