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Does Kirby Smart have an Alabama problem?

J.J. POST

Smart's winning percentage goes from 89.8% against non-Alabama opponents to 14.3% vs. the Tide.

Bears without WR Odunze vs. Packers on Sunday

COURTNEY CRONIN

Top wide receiver Rome Odunze will not play with the Bears this weekend versus the Packers due to a foot injury, the team announced Friday.

Someone had to 'challenge NASCAR,' says Jordan

Retired NBA great Michael Jordan testified Friday at the NASCAR antitrust trial that "someone had to step forward and challenge the entity" over its current business model.

2026 World Cup draw: How the U.S. matches up against group stage foes

MULTIPLE CONTRIBUTORS

The draw for the 2026 World Cup is over, so who is the USMNT set to play next summer and how will it match up? ESPN breaks down the matchups.

2026 World Cup predictions: Group by group takeaways, must-see games

ESPN

The draw is complete for the 2026 World Cup! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN's writers to break down each group, highlight the storylines and make their predictions.

QB Jackson set for Ravens-Steelers 'playoff game'

JAMISON HENSLEY

Quarterback Lamar Jackson said his injured ankle feels "pretty good" ahead of Sunday's crucial matchup between the Ravens and Steelers, which Jackson labeled a "playoff game."

No. 1 recruit DT Lamar Brown signs with LSU

ELI LEDERMAN

ESPN's No. 1 overall 2026 recruit DT Lamar Brown signed with LSU and Lane Kiffin on Friday.

Williams: 'Good situation' if he sets up for Diaz

JORGE CASTILLO

The Mets remain interested in a reunion with Edwin Diaz, sources tell ESPN, but newly-signed Devin Williams gives them a proven backup plan, which could dampen the Mets' willingness to meet Diaz's demands.

Poch: USMNT can't be complacent after WC draw

JEFF CARLISLE

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said his objective over the next six months is to continue to improve the squad and "show full respect" for its World Cup group-stage opponents.

FBI docs: MLB's Rose investigation began in '88

MICHAEL ROTHSTEIN AND WILLIAM WEINBAUM AND T.J. QUINN

Major League Baseball began investigating Pete Rose earlier than previously known and suspended its probe at the request of law enforcement, according to newly released documents.

Rivers expects Giannis (calf) out close to 4 weeks

JAMAL COLLIER

Bucks coach Doc Rivers said he expects star Giannis Antetokounmpo to require closer to four weeks to recover from the strained right calf he suffered on Wednesday night.

Kansas star Peterson on track to play vs. Mizzou

MYRON MEDCALF

Darryn Peterson, ESPN's projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, "should" be available for Kansas' matchup against rival Missouri on Sunday in Kansas City, Bill Self said on Thursday.

Barnwell's end of the year prove-it list: 17 coaches and players with something at stake

BILL BARNWELL

Kenneth Walker III is among those with a lot to gain -- or lose -- over the season's final five weeks.

Sources: PSU tabs Iowa State's Campbell as coach

MAX OLSON

Iowa State coach Matt Campbell has agreed to an eight-year deal to become the next head coach at Penn State, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Schottenheimer: Will talk to Pickens about post

TODD ARCHER

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said he will have a conversation with George Pickens about a social media post the wide receiver displayed and deleted in response to criticism he received from former All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman.