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First playoff Brawl of the Wild headlines FCS semifinal showdowns

BILL CONNELLY

Montana-Montana State rivalry, Villanova-Illinois State matchup make for intriguing final four.

Sources: Dillingham signs 5-year deal with ASU

PETE THAMEL

Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham has signed a new five-year contract which will average nearly $7.5 million over the course of the deal, sources told ESPN.

'No fear of failure': Miami's Malachi Toney is ready for prime time

ANDREA ADELSON

The freshman receiver, who should be in his final year of high school, has instead been a highlight machine.

An Ivy Leaguer in Aggieland: Can Mike Elko make Texas A&M believe?

DAVE WILSON

The Aggies head into their first College Football Playoff appearance looking to banish the program's ghosts.

Chelsea player ratings: James 8/10 for stunning free kick in thrilling draw at Newcastle

RICHARD EDWARDS

Chelsea completed a remarkable comeback to leave Newcastle with a 2-2 draw thanks in part to their captain Reece James' set-piece goal.

🏈 NFL playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 16

ESPN STAFF

In Week 16, nine NFL teams have the chance to clinch a playoff berth. The Broncos can also lock up the AFC's No. 1 seed.

Sources: Iowa State QB Becht set to enter portal

PETE THAMEL

Quarterback Rocco Becht, who has led Iowa State to 26 wins over the past three years, told his coaches that he intends to enter the transfer portal, sources told ESPN.

How Bears DC Dennis Allen has created a takeaway machine

COURTNEY CRONIN

The Bears lead the NFL in takeaways differential (plus-20), interceptions (21) and total takeaways (30). Here's why.

The Jake Paul show is far from over, but where does it go from here?

ANDREAS HALE

Paul's boxing career will continue, but his next move could be one of the most important yet.

Howe: Newcastle denied 'clear penalty' vs. Chelsea

Eddie Howe was left fuming after Newcastle were denied a "clear" penalty as Chelsea fought back to snatch a Premier League draw.

Return of The Robot! Haaland bringing back Crouch's iconic goal celebration

ESPN

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has recently revived a classic goal celebration to add to his repertoire: The Robot.

Jones: Salah apologized to Liverpool teammates

ESPN

Mohamed Salah apologised to his Liverpool teammates for the frustrated interview which caused him to be dropped from Arne Slot's squad, Curtis Jones has revealed.

College football transfer portal: Tracking who intends to transfer

ESPN STAFF

The transfer portal opens on Jan. 2. We're keeping tabs on players intending to enter.

Cowboys activate Diggs ahead of Chargers game

The Cowboys activated Trevon Diggs off injured reserve on Saturday, giving the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback the opportunity to play Sunday against the Chargers.

Lakers' Smart fined $35K for gesture at official

DAVE MCMENAMIN

Lakers guard Marcus Smart was fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture toward a game official at halftime of L.A.'s win over the Jazz on Thursday.