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Biggest surprises, disappointments and storylines one month into men's basketball season

Which contenders have faded? Which look stronger than ever? Breaking down our early thoughts on the men's hoops season. ... Continue Reading

AP poll reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team

The latest AP Top 25 poll is out. Here's the latest on each team in the rankings, and what comes next. ... Continue Reading

Vols grab No. 1 in AP poll after massive shakeup

Tennessee is the new No. 1 in men's college basketball after a massive shakeup in the AP Top 25. ... Continue Reading

Lady Vols back in Top 25; UCLA, UConn stay put

Tennessee has returned to the Associated Press Top 25 at No. 19, ending the school's longest drought in the 48-year history of the women's basketball poll. ... Continue Reading

Gold medalist Stona among 14 to try out for NFL

Jamaica's Roje Stona, who set an Olympic record in the discus to win gold in Paris, is among 14 players who will try out for the NFL through its IPP program. ... Continue Reading

Coveted Sasaki officially posted to MLB teams

Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki was posted to Major League Baseball teams and will be available to sign as a free agent from Tuesday through 5 p.m. ET on Jan. 23. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Talks between UNC, Belichick ongoing

Talks between North Carolina and Bill Belichick for the school's open head-coaching job remain ongoing, according to sources. ... Continue Reading

Source: Conforto to join Dodgers for 1 year, $17M

The Dodgers, in need of help in their outfield, reached agreement with Michael Conforto on a one-year, $17 million contract, a source told ESPN on Sunday night. ... Continue Reading

Tide AD to reevaluate scheduling after CFP snub

Alabama AD Greg Byrne said he would need to assess his nonconference scheduling philosophy moving forward after being left out of the College Football Playoff field. ... Continue Reading

Playoff predictions: Picking all 11 games

Our college football writers predict the outcomes of each CFP matchup and choose their champion. ... Continue Reading

Orlovsky ranks the NFL's 20 best QB-WR pairings

Which connections are the most unstoppable? Burrow to Chase? Goff to St. Brown? Nix to Sutton?! ... Continue Reading

Winter meetings updates, rumors and predictions: What big moves will follow Juan Soto's megadeal?

From predicting who will sign where -- and when -- to the latest buzz from Dallas, here's everything you need as baseball's hot stove season heats up. ... Continue Reading

UFC 310 takeaways: Pantoja has no peers, Rakhmonov ushers in new welterweight era

A champion retains. A title fight is confirmed. Making sense of an action-packed UFC 310 in Las Vegas. ... Continue Reading

Will Tee Higgins' big season lead to free agent departure from Bengals?

After requesting a trade, Higgins is enjoying his best season, which should make him the top free agent in '25. ... Continue Reading

DeMarvion Overshown's 'country' and 'bulldozer' personality a big hit for Cowboys

The linebacker has been a difference-maker for Dallas after missing his rookie season with a torn ACL. ... Continue Reading