Lineup production? Pitching? Just … more? Biggest needs for 10 contenders
Here’s what some of the best teams will be targeting this offseason — and which players fit those needs.
NBA Power Rankings: Lakers back near top of West; OKC continues dominance
NBA insiders break down the first Power Rankings of December, evaluating all 30 teams as the end of the year draws near.
Newcomer slump? Why Bane, Turner and others were off to slow starts on new teams
New research helps explain why players get off to such slow starts after swapping teams.
Ja, LaMelo and Trae: Why these All-Star guards may have ‘negative value’
NBA execs weigh in on the players’ trade value amid challenging seasons.
How CFB’s ‘calendar’ problem affects athletes more than coaches such as Kiffin
Unlike coaches, high school kids don’t have multimillion-dollar buyouts to fall back on, Dan Wetzel writes.
NFL rookie rankings: Our updated top-10 list, plus five big questions on the class
Who are the NFL’s best rookies through Week 13? How do Carson Schwesinger and Jaxson Dart stack up? Here’s our top-10 list, plus big questions on the class.
NFL Week 14 buzz: What we’re hearing on Bryce Young, Shedeur Sanders and tight division races
Will Carolina extend Bryce Young? Could Cleveland stick with Shedeur Sanders in 2026? Here’s the latest intel.
The best at everything: Picking the top players at 109 different skills
Most accurate passer? Dak Prescott. Most explosive edge rusher? Myles Garrett. And much more to examine.
Freefalling Clippers abruptly sever ties with Paul
Chris Paul, one of the greatest players in Clippers franchise history, posted an Instagram story a little before 3 a.m. ET Wednesday that he had just learned he was being sent home to Los Angeles from Atlanta.
NY Mets sign All-Star reliever Devin Williams to three-year, $51M contract
The New York Mets have signed two-time All-Star reliever Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million contract. The Athletic and ESPN first reported the deal, which includes a $6 million signing bonus spread across the contract and contains