Monster Hunter Wilds receives second beta test The second beta test will include a new mission and will allow player character creation to carry over to the full release.

Everton fires manager Dyche after poor PL run Sean Dyche has been sacked as manager of Everton, the club confirmed on Thursday.

Midseason check-in: Which picks are we standing by — or redoing? South Carolina still the favorite for the title? These are the picks we’re standing by — or picking again — at the season’s midpoint.

Power Rankings: Can Georgia Tech remain undefeated? The Yellow Jackets look to make a jump into the top 10 as ACC play continues.

FA Cup history: Ashley Young could play vs. son Everton defender Ashley Young said it would be the high point of his career if he lines up against his 18-year-old son Tyler when the Merseyside club host Peterborough United in the third round of the FA Cup later on Thursday.

Sources: Man City chase Brazil teen Vitor Reis Manchester City are exploring a January deal for Brazilian youth international Vitor Reis, who is valued at around €40m, sources have told ESPN.

Barça face fury after Olmo registration boost Barcelona are facing criticism from Athletic Club after Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor were granted temporary playing registrations by the country’s top sports court.

West Ham hire Potter after Lopetegui sacking West Ham United have appointed Graham Potter as their new manager, the club announced on Thursday.

Everton, P’borough clash to go ahead despite snow Everton’s FA Cup third-round match against Peterborough on Thursday night is set to go ahead despite icy conditions on Merseyside.

VAR won’t be used in any FA Cup third round ties The FA Cup third round gets underway on Thursday — but VAR won’t be used in any of the ties.

Vandy star TE Stowers to return for 2025 season First-team All-SEC tight end Eli Stowers told ESPN that he plans to return to Vanderbilt for the 2025 season.

Ex-Titans star Wycheck had CTE at time of death Former Titans star tight end Frank Wycheck suffered from CTE at the time of his death just over a year ago.

49ers plan to release Hargrave but not Deebo The 49ers said Wednesday they plan to release defensive tackle Javon Hargrave with a post-June 1 designation, but that wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. is not going anywhere.

Djokovic, Alcaraz on path to Aussie quarters clash Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic have landed in opposite sides of the draw for the season’s first major, with Carlos Alcaraz in the same quarter as Djokovic.

Cavs outduel OKC in game ‘we don’t win last year’ The Cavaliers ended Oklahoma City’s 15-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 129-122 in a marquee meeting between the NBA’s top two teams.

Watkins, USC hand Terps first loss in top-10 clash JuJu Watkins scored 21 points before fouling out in the final minute, and No. 4 USC held on to hand No. 8 Maryland its first loss Wednesday night.

How a Sugar Bowl scramble exemplified the best of Riley Leonard at Notre Dame The transfer from Duke has been instrumental in getting the Irish to the semifinal round.

Can Penn State coach James Franklin win the big one? Franklin is 1-14 at Penn State against AP Top-5 teams entering the Nittany Lions’ matchup with Notre Dame.

Thailand trips, relationships and Jayden Daniels: How Kliff Kingsbury got his swagger back in D.C. The Commanders’ first-year offensive coordinator has rediscovered the joy of playcalling and building relationships.

Vinicius red card is a chance for Real Madrid to calm vitriol, not spike it Vinicius’ sending-off vs. Valencia was a fairly unremarkable moment — and just his second career red card — but the manner in which it was covered must be scrutinized.