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Here are the 50 best women's soccer players in the world for 2025, as ranked by an expert panel of coaches, GMs and journalists.

Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has dropped his appeal for another year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL draft.

The Commanders will start 39-year-old Josh Johnson at quarterback for their Christmas Day home game against the Cowboys, coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday.

The Raiders have placed starting tight end Brock Bowers and safety Jeremy Chinn, on injured reserve, sources told ESPN.

The NFL upheld DK Metcalf's two-game suspension for his altercation with a fan in Detroit on Sunday.

Reliever Pete Fairbanks and the Miami Marlins are in agreement on a one-year, $13 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN.

United States defender Chris Richards said it "won't be long" until he's back for Crystal Palace.

Star edge rusher Dylan Stewart will be among the country's highest-paid players when he returns to South Carolina, sources told ESPN.

Cooper Flagg had the best long-range shooting performance of his young career and left an impression on three-time MVP Nikola Jokic with his performance down the stretch Tuesday night.

From ROY and MIP races, our NBA insiders break down all 30 teams' young riser in this week's Power Rankings.

The Nittany Lions got their guy in Campbell, but they took a circuitous route.

Here's the latest, including intel on Burrow's future, opening QB1 spots, the Jaguars' legitimacy and Pro Bowl roster fallout.

What has gone wrong for Tagovailoa, what's the Dolphins' path forward and is there any interest in him?

Christmas Day includes three NFL matchups and five NBA games. We're previewing them all with picks, predictions, storylines and more.

The Broncos linebacker discovered he had testicular cancer from a league drug test. And now he plays the game with a fresh perspective.

The success and virality of this duo is doing more than quiet the typical noise around the Lakers. It also might transition the franchise fully into their post-LeBron era.

It's bowl season and our college football experts are picking an MVP from every game.

We made predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup. Check back to see how we fared.

The Ravens, Broncos, 49ers and Seahawks each had six players chosen to lead the way.

We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.

Nine teams have the chance to clinch a No. 1 seed, division title or playoff berth this weekend.

With NBA Christmas games on the horizon, stars and coaches share their stories and gripes about playing on the holiday.

The Spurs and Thunder face each other twice this week, including on Christmas Day.

The Wildcats reenter the mix while only one new team breaks into the top 10.

The Huskies return to the top line as Duke drops to a 2-seed after suffering its first loss of the season.

Texas has the best two-way point guard in the game. UConn might have the two best players in the nation.

A decisive win over Tennessee put Louisville solidly inside the top 16 -- and dropped the Lady Vols to a 6-seed.

Back in 1998, long before the United States stopped producing the penny, a little girl with spina bifida gave Dale Earnhardt a gift that raises the question: What if pennies are actually worth everything?

Man City haven't been their typical best this season -- at least not yet, though the festive period is when their title wins have been built. Should Arsenal be worried?

United are in the market for a midfielder, but which of the candidates makes most sense?

Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the selection of knitwear that fans can wear to support their team this Christmas is so delightful.

From Clemsoning to coaches' rants and star ball boys, David Hale ranks the top moments since 2000.

The tournament starts Thursday, with the best under-20 players in hockey. Here are gold medal favorites, players set to break out.

As the holiday break approaches, the Maple Leafs aren't exactly excelling. Plus, key games in the week ahead.

His decision to play for Syracuse felt like a coronation. Now, he's out to prove he's more than Carmelo's son.

Who says the baseball offseason slows down for the holidays? Let's remember some free agent signings and trades.

Who has reason for jeer this holiday season? We break down which teams' fans have the most reasons to be mad.

'Tis the season for fantasy heroes! Liz Loza breaks down the players who can step in and help win a fantasy championship even if they're not necessarily the ones who got you here.

The most and least favorable matchups for this week's games at the four key positions (QB, RB, WR and TE).

Betting the Christmas Day games? Here are the odds, game picks, prop plays and daily fantasy tips for all three.

Andre Snellings looks at the creative ways to bet the NBA's best team this season and still get value.

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From signature holes to a bigger and better putting green, the TGL is ready for the start of the 2026 season.

How and when would the WNBPA executive committee vote to strike? What would that entail? What benefits would be lost?

Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues: Michael Porter Jr. moves into top 20.

Marseille midfielder Darryl Bakola is attracting interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

The window opens across Europe in January, so what are the top teams planning?