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Japanese star third baseman Munetaka Murakami, who owns the single-season home run record for a Japanese player in Nippon Professional Baseball, is entering the posting system for MLB teams, sources told ESPN.

Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia, who missed the World Series because of what the team said at the time was a "deeply personal family matter," said Friday his daughter, Sterling, died Oct. 26.

USC pulled off a remarkable fake punt against Northwestern on Friday night by sending out third-string quarterback Sam Huard in the same uniform number as the Trojans' punter.

North Carolina validated head coach Hubert Davis' retooling of the roster, rallying to earn the Tar Heels' first win over Kansas since 2002 in an 87-74 victory Friday night.

Mississippi State president Mark Keenum, the chair of the College Football Playoff board of managers, told ESPN's Paul Finebaum on Friday that the SEC would prefer to "not have automatic bids" in future iterations of the playoff.

Mia Hamant, a goalkeeper for Washington's women's soccer team who helped the Huskies reach the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament, has died at age 21.

Miami coach Erik Spoelstra expressed gratitude for the support he received after a fire destroyed his home.

Kentucky QB Zach Calzada apologized Friday after responding to social media criticism of his play with a video in which he boasts about his NIL money.

How close are the Grizz, Pelicans and Hawks to trading their stars? Is Giannis Watch over? Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest.

A top-10 meeting in Lubbock, an upset bid in Iowa City and a pair of SEC tests headline the weekend slate.

Can the Bucs reach the Super Bowl? Will Myles Garrett win DPOY? We asked 15 experts to give their predictions for the rest of the NFL season.

Rams vs. 49ers? Jim Harbaugh vs. Mike Tomlin? Picks, predictions and stats for every Week 10 game.

UConn? As good as expected. Tennessee? Still chasing elite status. And Notre Dame? Heavily reliant on Hannah Hidalgo.

Which league will produce a national champion? We track power conferences on the road to the Final Four.

A trip to Sombor, Serbia, paints a portrait of the elusive Nuggets star by the people who know him best.

NBA insiders break down how we got here, and what could come next.

Colorado remains atop the pecking order, but new contenders have emerged.

With much of the Jets organization at Nick Mangold's funeral, a pair of big trades were in the works 2 miles away.

How much will the biggest stars get paid this winter? Kiley McDaniel breaks down the class.

We celebrate the past 30 years of playoff baseball with a look back at some of the most memorable moments since the wild-card era began.

If bye weeks or injuries have you seeking lineup help, we have available options to consider.

Here's why managers should not be surprised about Lamar Jackson, Jahmyr Gibbs and Rashid Shaheed.

Liverpool have looked like both world beaters and distant also-rans in 2025-26, but after a tumultuous summer, the Reds may have just turned a corner.

The woes of last season are starting to fade, but a clash with Liverpool will show whether City can contend.

Two former champions will go for their second titles at UFC 322, giving their new divisions extra firepower.

Confused about the Disney-YouTube TV blackout? Learn how to watch your favorite ESPN events now.

Mick Schumacher's too-brief F1 career unceremoniously ended in 2022, but his desire for open-wheel fulfillment may yet lead him to IndyCar in 2026.

Lando Norris took pole position for Brazil's sprint race in what he will hope will be a weekend he takes a stranglehold on the Formula 1 drivers' championship.

The storm appears set to hit the circuit, which might have major ramifications on the schedule.

Can anyone get past Sinner and Alcaraz? Will Djokovic play? Everything to know as the ATP Finals begin Sunday.

Friday's "SmackDown" left us a new women's champ and questions about the future of the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Can Vergil Ortiz Jr. win his first world title? Will Erickson Lubin test Ortiz and finally win the "big fight"?

Jake Paul has fought six fighters off his wish list of 12. Now the YouTuber-turned-boxer shares a new list.

Who has the edge at UFC Fight? An MMA coach and a betting insider make their picks.

Manchester United and Arsenal are leading the race to sign 16-year-old German sensation Kennet Eichhorn. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.