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Early trade deadline questions: What's next for Giannis, Lakers and top contenders?

NBA INSIDERS

Early NBA trade deadline questions for Bucks, Lakers, Warriors and other top contenders, including biggest needs and what they can pull off.

'You don't want to have the same drip': How a Houston Christian receiver became a shoe artist to the stars

MAX OLSON

Why Travis Hunter, Jeremiah Smith and Caitlin Clark have custom shoes from this Houston Christian freshman.

Week 13 preview: Top breakout players, key conference matchups and more

ESPN

Our college football experts tell us what's at stake in key conference matchups, plus breakout players and more.

Your guide to women's college basketball Feast Week: 36 games to watch over the next 10 days

CHARLIE CREME

From the Players Era in Las Vegas to Bahamas tournaments, the next 10 days are filled with big nonconference games.

What happened to last year's AFC juggernauts? Chiefs, Ravens and Texans are all 5-5

JAMISON HENSLEY

There has been a surprising power shift in the AFC this season.

Men's college basketball Power Rankings: Arizona rides hot start to No. 1

JEFF BORZELLO

The Wildcats added another statement win to their early-season résumé, headlining this week's top-25 risers.

Browns, DE Wright reach 3-year, $33M extension

The Browns and defensive end Alex Wright reached agreement Thursday on a three-year, $33 million extension that includes $21 million guaranteed, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Okamoto, Takahashi join NPB stars posted for MLB

Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and pitcher Kona Takahashi are entering MLB's posting system and will be available to sign as free agents from Friday through Jan. 4.

Texas adds 2nd top-10 women's hoops commit

SHANE LAFLIN

Addison Bjorn, the No. 10 recruit in the girls' SC Next 100 class of 2026, has committed to Texas, giving Vic Schaefer back-to-back top-10 prospects after signing No. 8 Brihanna Crittendon on Wednesday.

Sources: Mixon not expected to play this season

DJ BIEN-AIME

Texans running back Joe Mixon is not expected to return this season because of a foot injury, sources told ESPN.

WC playoff draw: Italy to face Northern Ireland

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would go on the road to reach their first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.

Mariners to retire Johnson's No. 51 in '26 season

Hall of Fame left-hander Randy Johnson will have his No. 51 retired by the Seattle Mariners during a pregame ceremony on May 2, 2026, the club announced Thursday.

Lakers fire Buss brothers from scouting roles

The Lakers are reorganizing their basketball operations department and have terminated brothers Joey and Jesse Buss from their respective front office positions.

Sources: Rhoades expected to exit as Baylor AD

PETE THAMEL

Baylor is expected to announce the departure of athletic director Mack Rhoades in the near future, sources told ESPN.

NWSL vows to 'fight' to keep Rodman in league

JEFF CARLISLE

NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman said Thursday that the NWSL is prepared to do what it takes to keep Washington Spirit and United States forward Trinity Rodman in the league.