Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the 2024 World Series sold for $1.56 million at auction.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman says defensive lineman Howard Cross III is set to play for the first time since early November and running back Jeremiyah Love avoided a serious injury in the regular-season finale at USC.

The Browns will be without tight end David Njoku on Sunday due to injury and are making a change at kicker, turning to Riley Patterson over Dustin Hopkins.

AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty thinks he did enough to win the Heisman Trophy over Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter, adding he was "100%" motivated by being named the runner-up.

Wolves have sacked manager Gary O'Neil following the devastating 4-0 defeat against Everton on Wednesday.

Before the dust settles on this year's ceremony, let's look ahead to next season. Who could take home the trophy?

Liverpool boss Arne Slot was unhappy with a narrow Champions League victory at Girona but on Saturday the Dutchman was delighted with their resilience in a draw against Fulham.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he has no regrets after signing a two-year contract extension despite the club's on-pitch struggles.

Joaquin Buckley continued his rise up the welterweight division, rolling to a TKO victory.

Ex-Manchester United star Paul Pogba has been linked with a surprise move to Man City. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

The Jets will start interviewing GM candidates this week, starting with former Titans GM Jon Robinson and ESPN analyst Louis Riddick, sources told ESPN.

First-year coach Teddy Bridgewater led his alma mater, Miami Northwestern Senior High School, to the Class 3A Florida High School Athletic Association state title Saturday night.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 20 second-half points to outlast the Rockets in a defensive slugfest Saturday night.

The NBA Cup semifinals concluded with the Bucks and Thunder claiming their spot in the finals.

Travis Hunter's dominant season on both sides of the ball resulted in him winning the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, the second ever for Colorado (Rashaan Salaam, 1994).

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and came one assist shy of a triple-double to lead the Bucks past the Hawks and into the NBA Cup final.

Ex-Manchester United star Paul Pogba has been linked with a surprise move to Man City. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Mexican side Pachuca won the FIFA Challenger Cup match on penalties in Qatar on Saturday by edging Egyptian side Al Ahly 6-5 after a dour goalless draw.

Real Madrid hit out at the referee's failure to award them a penalty in the club's 3-3 LaLiga draw at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Blake Horvath outplayed Bryson Daily to help Navy beat No. 19 Army 31-13 on Saturday.

Former USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss, one of the top players in the NCAA transfer portal who is ranked No. 10 overall in ESPN's rankings, is committing to the Louisville Cardinals, sources told ESPN, and he'll have one year of eligibility remaining.

Maxx Crosby is expected to undergo arthroscopic ankle surgery that likely will end his 2024 season, league sources told ESPN.

No. 19 Tennessee set an NCAA record for 3-pointers and a Southeastern Conference record for total points in a 139-59 win over North Carolina Central on Saturday, topping a 136-point effort for the Lady Vols in a victory over Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in 2002.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr, previously considered doubtful to play, was officially ruled out of Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders, and second-year quarterback Jake Haener, a fourth-round choice out of Fresno State, will start.

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs will need surgery on his left knee and will be placed on injured reserve.

Mainz 05's Lee Jae-sung scored either side of the break as the hosts stunned Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday to snap their unbeaten league run this season.

Mikel Arteta has defended his substitution of captain Martin Ødegaard in Arsenal's 0-0 draw against Everton by insisting it was a "tactical decision."

Former Manchester City player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday.

Liverpool's Diogo Jota bagged a last-gasp equaliser to salvage a breathless 2-2 Premier League draw for the 10-man Reds at Anfield on Saturday, with Arne Slot's men twice roaring back from a goal down.

Ryan Reynolds treated Wrexham's locals to an early Christmas gift on his latest trip to north Wales -- and he brought more Hollywood celebrities along for the ride.

The NBA Cup semifinals commence on Saturday in Las Vegas as the Hawks take on the Bucks and the Rockets face the Thunder for a chance at the championship.

Golden State Warriors are in a serious pursuit of Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Schroder, sources told ESPN on Saturday.

Marshall is expected to withdraw from the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl after a wave of transfer portal entries following a coaching change.

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VfL Bochum's goalkeeper was struck on the head by an object apparently thrown from the stands at Union Berlin and both Bundesliga teams left the field on Saturday.

Bill Belichick, who quit the Jets in 2000, tormented them for two decades as Patriots coach and recently made critical comments about owner Woody Johnson, personally reached out to inquire about the team's head coach opening, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Arsenal were disjointed and lacking spark in drawing 0-0 with Everton, and it might prompt the Gunners to act in January if they're to contend for the title.

Four-star quarterback Bryce Baker has affirmed his commitment to North Carolina and noted how his conversation with Bill Belichick centered on the coach's "pro" vision for the program.

Former Miami booster Nevin Shapiro had his sentence for masterminding a $930 million Ponzi scheme commuted by President Joe Biden.

Liverpool twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Fulham, but were left with an uphill task early on because of Andrew Robertson.

The Athletics are acquiring left-hander Jeffrey Springs in a six-player trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, sources said.

Carson Palmer is taking over as the head football coach at his alma mater as Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Orange County, Calif., made his hiring official on Friday.

Mainz 05's Lee Jae-sung scored either side of the break as the hosts stunned Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday to snap their unbeaten league run this season.

The Blues acquired defenseman Cam Fowler from the Anaheim Ducks to bolster their playoff push.

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will compete in his first non-title fight since 2019 when he faces Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Feb. 1.

Here are eight of college basketball's game-changers this season -- including three taking the court Saturday.

Arizona State, Indiana, South Carolina and Colorado went from having seasons under .500 in 2023 to flipping the script in 2024.

Andre Snellings lists the bets to make on the semifinals, including picks for tournament MVP.

Oklahoma transfer quarterback Jackson Arnold has signed with Auburn, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel and Max Olson.