Northern Illinois set to join Mountain West for football only in 2026
Northern Illinois has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West for football only in 2026.
Lamar attributes playoff woes to being 'too antsy'
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson attributes his 2-4 mark in the postseason to being “too antsy,” but says he has found a way to balance that out.
Lions' David Montgomery to return for playoffs; Aidan Hutchinson return not ruled out
The Lions are getting one of their top offensive players back for their postseason run while they’re keeping the door open for their top defensive player to return.
Sources: Deschamps to end France run in 2026
Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle, sources have told ESPN.
What doomed Antonio Pierce's tenure with the Raiders
After going 3-1 as interim coach to end the 2023 season, Pierce got the job full-time.
Lionel Messi didn't deserve the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Lionel Messi receiving the Presidential of Freedom was bad — him not showing up to the ceremony was worse.
Chicago Bears request interview with Mike McCarthy: Is Chicago a better fit than Dallas? | First Things First
Chris Broussard breaks down the Chicago Bears’ request for an interview with Mike McCarthy for their head coaching vacancy. He discusses whether McCarthy would be a better fit in Chicago compared to his current position with the
UConn star Paige Bueckers to miss at least a week with left knee sprain
UConn guard Paige Bueckers has a left knee sprain, avoiding a serious injury. The All-American will miss Wednesday’s game against Xavier.
Should the Ravens be 10-point favorites over the Steelers? | First Things First
The Baltimore Ravens are 10-point favorites over their divisional rivals, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are on a 4-game losing streak. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if the Ravens deserve to be overwhelming favorites.
Raiders fire Pierce; Telesco stays GM, per source
The Raiders fired Antonio Pierce after his first full season as head coach Tuesday, the team announced, but are retaining Tom Telesco as general manager, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.