College football’s Impatience Index: Why the clock is ticking on these 11 teams
CFP aspirations. Major investments. Too many losses. Fans are never patient, but these teams’ might have a right.
32 teams can make the College Football Playoff
Using ESPN Analytics, Heather Dinich breaks down the 32 teams that can make the playoff.
Inside the winning formula that has Clemson poised for a championship run
With Cade Klubnik heading a large group of returnees, Dabo Swinney has Tigers fans thinking national title.
Ex-Vols football coach Dooley running for Senate
Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley has thrown his hat in the ring for the 2026 Republican bid for U.S. Senate representing Georgia.
Latest buzz from NFL training camp: What we heard at 16 teams’ practices, plus fantasy intel
Our national reporters visited 16 teams since training camps began, talking to players and coaches about what to expect this season.
Training camp battles to watch for all 32 teams: Pats, Steelers, Packers need WRs to step up
We picked the top position battles to keep an eye on as training camp and preseason roll on.
From star to outcast: Examining Rodrygo’s fall from grace at Real Madrid, next steps
Once considered a key part of Real Madrid’s future, Rodrygo is now at a crossroads.
How players are using data to show their worth in contract negotiations
Kevin De Bruyne, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ben White are among the top players using a data company to give them an edge in contract negotiations. But how does it work?
Luka Dončić agrees to 3-year, $165 million extension with LA Lakers

Luka Dončić has signed a maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $165 million over three years, which includes a player option in 2028 – keeping Dončić with the Lakers through the 2027-2028 season, and
Denver Broncos’ defensive lineman Zach Allen agrees to 4-year, $102M extension

The Denver Broncos have signed star defensive lineman Zach Allen to a massive contract extension, which will run through the 2029 season. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the full terms: a four-year, $102 million extension with $69.5 million