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Twenty-six QBs to watch in the 2026 transfer portal

From top targets to top backups, we've tiered QBs ahead of the transfer portal officially opening Jan. 2. ... Continue Reading

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid rebuff Napoli's Mastantuono move

Napoli want Real Madrid midfielder Franco Mastantuono on loan, but he won't be allowed to move this month. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors. ... Continue Reading

The 50 best women's soccer players in the world for 2025, ranked!

The 50 best women's soccer players in the world, ranked by an expert panel of coaches, GMs and journalists. ... Continue Reading

Aston Villa's 11th straight win might be the most impressive. Plus: Inter must sharpen up

Some leagues are on break but the Premier League -- led by Villa's impressive comeback at Chelsea, their 11th straight win -- and Serie A are still in full swing. Gab Marcotti breaks down the weekend. ... Continue Reading

Ian Darke's Best XI: Who stands out halfway through the season?

Will it be Donnarumma or Raya for best goalkeeper? Which two Sunderland players are in? ... Continue Reading

A windmill dunk and an 11th-place team: Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to the Bucks

The 13-19 Bucks are currently outside the Eastern Conference play-in. Giannis is back, but will it be enough to save the season and his future in Milwaukee? ... Continue Reading

Why is the USWNT so low on the top 50 of ESPN FC Women's Rank?

For the first time ever, a USWNT player isn't in the top 20 of ESPN FC Women's Rank, our list of the top 50 players in the world. Why? ... Continue Reading

The NHL's best this week: Where should the next outdoor game be held?

The Winter Classic and Stadium Series will cross Florida off the list. Here are our ideas on the next set. ... Continue Reading

Are the Falcons to thank for the Rams' future success?

Thanks to a trade with Atlanta in the last draft, Los Angeles has options when it comes to its future. ... Continue Reading

A Falcons iron man: Jake Matthews chases dad's historic streak

Atlanta's left tackle will make his 193rd consecutive start on MNF -- 36 behind his Hall of Fame father, Bruce. ... Continue Reading

Purdy 'playing as good as it gets'; 49ers eye 1-seed

For the second week in a row, QB Brock Purdy accounted for five touchdowns as the 49ers outlasted the Bears 42-38 in a wild shootout on "Sunday Night Football" to set up a Week 18 showdown with the Seahawks for the NFC's top seed. ... Continue Reading

LeBron, Luka 'set the tone' as Lakers right ship

With the Lakers reeling from a three-game slide, a calf injury to Austin Reaves and an air-it-out team meeting coming into Sunday's game against the Kings, LeBron James and Luka Doncic led a dominant 125-101 win to help right the ship for L.A. ... Continue Reading

Ravens-Steelers on SNF to cap Week 18 slate

The NFL announced the full final-weekend schedule, with the marquee matchup between the Ravens and Steelers set to take place on "Sunday Night Football" on NBC, with the winner making the playoffs. ... Continue Reading

Kawhi puts up career-high 55 for streaking Clips

Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points as the Clippers extended their winning streak with a victory over the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons. ... Continue Reading

Tank talk rubs Raiders wrong way amid latest loss

Raiders players' displeasure regarding the talk of tanking hovering over the organization intensified after a 34-10 loss to the Giants on Sunday. ... Continue Reading