NBA Power Rankings: Under-the-radar trade moves for all 30 teams Our NBA insiders break down this week’s Power Rankings, including obvious — and not so obvious — trade deadline moves for all 30 teams.

NFL monitoring L.A. fires ahead of Vikings-Rams As wildfires continue to devastate several areas across Los Angeles, the NFL is monitoring the situation’s potential impact on Monday night’s wild-card playoff game between the Vikings and Rams at SoFi Stadium.

Sources: Banchero returning from torn oblique Magic star Paolo Banchero is expected to return to action in one of Orlando’s back-to-back home games Thursday against Minnesota or Friday against Milwaukee, sources told ESPN.

Former O’s pitcher, No. 4 pick Matusz dies at 37 Left-hander Brian Matusz, a 2008 first-round draft pick who spent most of his eight-year career with the Orioles, died Tuesday at 37.

Kelce scoffs at idea K.C. lost to end Cincy’s hopes Travis Kelce scoffed at the notion that the Chiefs rested their starters in order to keep the Bengals out of the playoffs.

Franklin jabs at ND, says CFP needs uniformity Penn State coach James Franklin stressed the need for uniformity around college football, especially as it relates to the College Football Playoff, and said every team should be in a conference.

UCLA’s Cronin calls Bruins ‘soft’ after ugly loss UCLA coach Mick Cronin call his team “soft” following Tuesday night’s blowout loss to Michigan.

Penn State expects star DE Carter to play in semi Penn State anticipates All-America defensive end Abdul Carter playing against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal, though coach James Franklin says it will be a game-time decision.

Sources: Amad agrees new Man United contract Manchester United have agreed terms on a new contract for Amad Diallo, sources have told ESPN.

West Ham sack Lopetegui after eight months Julen Lopetegui has been sacked by West Ham United, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday.

Sources: AC Milan, Dortmund to target Rashford Manchester United are expecting formal loan offers from AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund for Marcus Rashford, sources have told ESPN.

EFL defend Cup ball after Arteta’s complaint The EFL have defended the ball used in Carabao Cup matches after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta suggested it may have been a factor in defeat to the Newcastle.

What doomed Antonio Pierce’s tenure with the Raiders After going 3-1 as interim coach to end the 2023 season, Pierce got the job full-time.

Hamilton, Ferrari and the storylines set to define F1 in 2025 We’re a week into 2025, and with preseason testing still seven weeks away, ESPN unpacks the storylines that will define Formula 1 this year.

No. 1 Tennessee trounced by Florida in first loss In front of 11,011 fans in Gainesville, No. 8 Florida thumped top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 to knock off the last unbeaten team in Division I men’s basketball, an authoritative performance that gave the Gators a 14-1 record this season.

Young hits 50-foot buzzer-beater to lift Hawks Trae Young hit a 50-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Hawks a 124-121 win over the Jazz on Tuesday night.

Opetaia retains belt, beats Nyika in ‘dogfight’ Jai Opetaia retained his IBF cruiserweight title Wednesday with a spectacular fourth-round KO of David Nyika.

What’s it like to get fired? Five NFL coaches share their experiences — and what they did next The coaching carousel has begun to spin. On average, 6.5 teams per season have changed their head coach in the Super Bowl era.

Arteta laments ‘different’ Cup ball in Arsenal loss Mikel Arteta has suggested Arsenal’s failure to adapt to the Carabao Cup ball was a factor in Tuesday’s 2-0 semifinal, first leg defeat to Newcastle United.

Sources: Quakes send GK Ochoa to Cruz Azul The San Jose Earthquakes has agreed terms with Cruz Azul to transfer goalkeeper Emmanuel Ochoa to the Liga MX side, sources tell ESPN.