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Who's making the grade, and who's failing at the NHL quarter mark? Grades for all 32 teams

From multiple A's down to two F's, here's what has gone right (and wrong) for every club. ... Continue Reading

Can the Predators turn their season around?

Nashville is the NHL's worst team in the standings. Is there any hope of contention -- or is it time to make trades? ... Continue Reading

Best MVP race ever coming? These four stars are playing out of this world

Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic are off to scorching starts. What does it mean for the MVP race? ... Continue Reading

Transfer portal primer: 'At 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 2, you're going to see people instantly commit'

Expect a wild two weeks when the college football transfer portal opens in January. ... Continue Reading

Lane Kiffin has a near $100 million decision coming Saturday. He better win Friday

As drama at Ole Miss drags on, there's a game to play Friday. The pressure on Kiffin to win will be overwhelming. ... Continue Reading

Skenes receives record $3.4M in pre-arbitration

Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes received a record $3,436,343 from the pre-arbitration bonus pool, according to figures compiled by MLB and the players' association. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Bucs get good news on Mayfield's MRI

The MRI for Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield revealed a low-grade AC joint sprain in his left shoulder but showed no additional damage, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Monday. ... Continue Reading

Ronaldo escapes World Cup ban after Ireland red

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the first game of the 2026 World Cup after FIFA's Disciplinary Committee issued him a one-match ban -- which he has already served -- for the red card he received in his country's 2-0 loss to Ireland on Nov. 13. ... Continue Reading

😳 Is LeBron's most remarkable streak at risk?

James has scored in double-digits for nearly 1,300 straight games. But there is another streak that's even more remarkable -- and now in danger. ... Continue Reading

Attorneys: LSU saga hindering Kelly job candidacy

Attorneys for Brian Kelly have informed LSU in a letter that the school's claim that it had not "formally terminated" Kelly as its football coach has "made it nearly impossible" for Kelly to get another coaching job. ... Continue Reading

Jokic, SGA, Giannis and Luka are off to historic starts: Why this MVP race could be epic

Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic are off to scorching starts. What does it mean for the MVP race? ... Continue Reading

Sources: Cardinals trade durable Gray to Red Sox

The Red Sox are acquiring veteran right-hander Sonny Gray in a trade with the Cardinals, sources confirmed to ESPN. He was 14-8 with a 4.28 ERA last season. ... Continue Reading

Brees, Rivers lead list of 2026 HOF semifinalists

Five newcomers -- QBs Drew Brees and Philip Rivers, WR Larry Fitzgerald, TE Jason Witten and RB Frank Gore -- are among the 26 modern era candidates to make it to the semifinal stage for the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2026 class. ... Continue Reading

Jennings hits Moehrig after MNF over 'cheap shot'

49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings responded to a "cheap shot" from Tre'von Moehrig by throwing an open-handed right cross to the Panthers safety's face mask after the final whistle Monday night. ... Continue Reading

Pistons tie '90, '04 title teams, win 13th in row

Guard Cade Cunningham and the surging Detroit Pistons, who set an NBA record for consecutive losses in a single NBA season with 28 in 2023, tied a franchise record Monday night with their 13th straight victory, defeating the Indiana Pacers 122-117. ... Continue Reading