Clemson coach Dabo Swinney on Friday ripped Ole Miss coach Pete Golding's alleged direct tampering with a Clemson player and lamented the current landscape of college football that encourages such malfeasance.

It's Day 7 at the Australian Open, and third-round action continues on what is scorching summer day in Melbourne. Our reporters are on the ground bringing you all the latest news, results, schedules, and more.

A former Heat security officer has been sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.9 million in restitution for stealing hundreds of game-worn jerseys.

The White Sox and reliever Seranthony Dominguez are in agreement on a two-year, $20 million contract with a mutual option, sources told ESPN.

Alabama coach Nate Oats said Friday he's planning to play center Charles Bediako against Tennessee on Saturday.

The NCAA unearthed another revenue stream Friday when Division I leaders approved patches for uniforms in a move that could generate millions to fund athletic departments.

At least one NBA game and dozens of college basketball games across a wide swath of the country are rescheduled because of an approaching major winter storm.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said that many fans who have applied for tickets for the 2026 World Cup will be looking to sell them for profit on resale sites, thus driving up the cost of ticket prices.

The list of Bills coaching candidates is growing to include former quarterback Philip Rivers, sources told ESPN.

UFC bantamweight Cameron Smotherman collapsed moments after making weight Friday in a disturbing scene for the sport of mixed martial arts.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning had foot surgery this week and will be limited in offseason workouts, though he is expected to return for spring practice.

The Bulls won't just be celebrating Derrick Rose in the rafters but also at concession stands.

Free agent right-hander Max Scherzer is in no hurry to sign for a 19th major league season but also says he is healthy and ready if certain teams call.

With Denver turning to Jarrett Stidham in the AFC Championship, collectors are betting big on his moment.

Eric Moody looks at the prop bets that hit in the previous Rams-Seahawks matchups that are most likely to land a third time.

The Ravens can only hope that Minter continues to follow Macdonald's path.

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder who was among the FBI's most-wanted fugitives and faces charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witnesses, has been arrested, according to authorities.

Former Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson died from "blunt head trauma and stab wounds" at a homeless encampment, according to a Los Angeles medical examiner.

The College Football Playoff will remain a 12-team field next season, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

A Formula 1 test in January, in the middle of winter, behind closed doors and with no media or fans in sight? ESPN fills you in on all you need to know ahead of Barcelona testing.

Helping you decide whether to give up on a few struggling players or believe in those who are ascending.

Justin Gaethje meets Paddy Pimblett on Saturday with a plan to cement his most exciting UFC fighter status.

The good (Nebraska), not-so-good (Kentucky) and interesting (dominant freshmen) of the 2025-26 season so far.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy and led the No. 1 Hoosiers to their first national championship this past season, is forgoing his final college season and entering the NFL draft, he announced on social media Friday.

The standings remain wide open behind the Rush. Here's what to watch in each of the four games.