Fastest skater, hardest shot, more: The Olympics’ best at every skill
The rosters are set, the rink is (mostly) ready. Here are the key players to watch at the 2026 Games.
Ranking the top 25 women’s players midway through 2025-26
The midseason rankings include nine new names, including two freshman. Sarah Strong remains No. 1.
Prosecutors Charge 15 Former NCAA Players in College Basketball Betting Scheme

Fifteen former college basketball players were among those charged by federal prosecutors in a game-fixing scandal.
Sources: Kuminga demands trade from Warriors
Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has demanded a trade away from Golden State, league sources told ESPN.
20 charged in college hoops point-shaving plot
Twenty men, including many former college basketball players, have been charged in a point-shaving scheme that involved more than 29 games being fixed, according to a federal indictment.
The Big Picture: How John Harbaugh Brought Credibility and Hope to Giants Overnight

The New York Giants reversed more than a decade of misfortune overnight when they hired John Harbaugh, the coach they desperately needed.
Power Rankings: How far Michigan, Iowa State, Vanderbilt drop after losses
Three of the five remaining unbeaten teams suffered their first losses and tumbled down the top 25.
🏈 Kiper’s Big Board: Ranking NFL draft prospects
Mel Kiper Jr. is stacking the top 25 players for the NFL draft, starting with Fernando Mendoza. See who follows him after Dante Moore decided to return to school.
Kershaw, Verlander, Scherzer: Which pitcher is this generation’s true ace?
Three future Hall of Famers have dominated the conversation. We break down who the king of the hill is for his generation.
The Dodgers … and everybody else? State of NL West with moves left to make
L.A. is (again) the favorite, but with a month left until spring training, each team has work to do.