Pound for pound: Islam Makhachev still No. 1 … but what's different?
The lightweight champion’s dominant victory at UFC 311 solidifies his top spot in ESPN’s top 10.
Patrick Mahomes or Josh Allen? Chiefs or Bills? Debating Championship Sunday
Will Josh Allen finally get over the Patrick Mahomes hump? Can Jayden Daniels carry the Commanders past Jalen Hurts’ Eagles? Ben Arthur and Henry McKenna debate the conference title games.
NBA Power Rankings: Players under the most pressure for all 30 teams
Whether it’s the trade deadline, postseason awards or playoff success, our NBA insiders break down the players under the most pressure for all 30 teams.
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs were nearly 25 years in the making
Before the Spurs drafted Wembanyama No. 1 in 2023, they selected a Frenchman named Tony Parker with the No. 28 pick in 2001.
Novak Djokovic defeats Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open quarterfinal
Novak Djokovic defeated rival Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 Australian Open quarterfinals with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory at Rod Laver Arena. The 3-hour, 37-minute match — which started Tuesday and ended on Wednesday in Melbourne
Chicago Bears hire ex-Lions OC Ben Johnson as their new head coach
The Chicago Bears have announced the hiring of Ben Johnson as their head coach. Johnson, 38, spent three seasons as Detroit’s offensive coordinator; he had been with the Lions since 2019, starting out as an offensive quality