Victor Hedman's elbow surgery, set for Monday, is expected to sideline the Lightning's captain until February but could pave the way for the defenseman to play for Sweden at the upcoming Olympics in Milan.

Coach Shane Steichen would not confirm whether he planned to start Philip Rivers in what would be his first NFL game in five years.

Caitlin Clark discussed the need for compromise in the ongoing WNBA CBA negotiations at USA Basketball camp on Friday, her first organized practice since a soft tissue injury sidelined her for most of the 2025 season.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to return for Saturday's NBA Cup semifinal against the Thunder in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN.

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Los Angeles Lakers 2000 and 2001 championship basketballs, signed by Kobe Bryant and other Lakers, sold for $508,000 and $317,500 respectively at Sotheby's.

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins will not play Sunday against the Ravens, marking the second game he has missed this season while in the concussion protocol.

Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung.

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Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht underwent labrum surgery on his non-throwing shoulder, an injury he played through for most of the 2025 season, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Michigan State's Tom Izzo is getting a $1 million raise in his 5-year contract that automatically renews annually, a boost that makes him the highest-paid coach in the Big Ten, with a salary of about $7.2 million.

Sherrone Moore, abruptly fired this week as Michigan football coach, was charged Friday with three crimes including home invasion and stalking a person he had dated, prosecutors said.

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The Royals have secured All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia on a multiyear contract extension, sources told ESPN.

Mohamed Salah is set to be included in Liverpool's squad for Saturday's Premier League match with Brighton & Hove Albion, sources told ESPN.

The former UConn guard joins the ownership group for men's and women's professional franchises where he starred in college.

The New York Jets will turn to Brady Cook as their starter Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, giving the rookie his first start in the NFL.

Grand Slam Track, the league fronted by sprint great Michael Johnson filed for bankruptcy Thursday.

The Oilers have finally addressed their multiple-season problem in goal by acquiring Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry. Edmonton dealt goalie Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick for Jarry and forward Sam Poulin.

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UConn has separated itself from St. John's. Three more teams look bubble bound. And one potential sleeper.

Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski praises his rookie signal-caller for finding balance by extending plays.

North Carolina is making its first changes in the wake of coach Bill Belichick's 4-8 debut season, firing offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer, sources told ESPN.

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