Add two teams? Go back to 12 teams? Let teams choose their opponents in the wild-card round? Here's how the NFL could make tweaks to its postseason.

The backup lineman gets huge ovations, even in road stadiums, when his name is announced. Here's how it happened and the man behind the cheers.

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Liverpool have three of their top players out of contract in the summer, so who would be a good fit to replace them if they leave?

Manchester City have some big WSL games coming up and need to cut the gap to Chelsea.

The NFL and federal law enforcement are increasing security for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans in response to the New Year's Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people, officials told ESPN.

LeBron James on Wednesday addressed the toll taken by the Southern California wildfires and the hope the Lakers want to provide, and found connection with a young fan during a win over the Heat.

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said the refs "clearly" missed a goaltending call on Spencer Dinwiddie's layup for the lead in the closing seconds of Wednesday's loss to the Pelicans.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has praised the attacking performance of his teammates in the north London derby win over Tottenham Hotspur, saying they could have scored 10 goals in the 2-1 triumph.

Ange Postecoglou said he hopes his Tottenham players are hurting after their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday and labelled the performance "unacceptable."

Barcelona midfielder Gavi says Lamine Yamal is the best player in the world after Lionel Messi following the teenager's devastating showing in Wednesday's 5-1 Copa del Rey win over Real Betis.

Angel City Football Club has appointed Mark Parsons as the team's new sporting director ahead of the 2025 NWSL season to oversee all matters related to soccer operations.

Ruben Amorim has insisted Alejandro Garnacho has a long-term future at Manchester United despite interest from Napoli.

Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns has a bone chip in his right thumb to go along with the sprain he sustained in Monday's loss, sources confirmed.

The Lakers star hopped on the "New Heights" podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce.

Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez reportedly is favoring a move to Liverpool.

The second round continues at the 2025 Australian Open, with Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner headlining a massive day of action. Keep up with all the latest news and results from Melbourne Park here.

Bill Belichick continues to fill out his coaching staff at North Carolina, as longtime NFL special teams coach Mike Priefer and veteran SEC offensive line coach Will Friend are expected to finalize deals, sources told ESPN.

The former Australian Open champ is into the third round at a major for the first time since 2022.

Brazil superstar and Al Hilal attacker Neymar is in preliminary talks with three MLS sides, including Chicago Fire FC, over a proposed move, sources have told ESPN.