Source: Browns, Watson agree to rework contract The Browns and QB Deshaun Watson have agreed to a contract restructure, a source confirmed to ESPN. The move signals that Watson is likely to return in 2025.

Liverpool in ‘constant’ talks over Salah, VVD Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said the club is in “constant talks” with Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold as uncertainty over the trio’s long-term futures continues.

Ronaldo: Vinícius deserved Ballon d’Or over Rodri Cristiano Ronaldo has said he believes Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior was unfairly snubbed for this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or award.

Ronaldo: If I owned Man United, I would fix issues Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that Manchester United’s problems are not down to new manager Ruben Amorim.

‘He loves Barça!’: De Jong agent on Saudi links Frenkie de Jong’s agent has rubbished stories linking the midfielder with a move to Saudi Arabia.

Arteta backs Martinelli to shine after Saka injury Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed winger Gabriel Martinelli to shine in the absence of star teammate Bukayo Saka, who was ruled out for “many weeks” with a hamstring injury on Monday.

Barça’s Dani Olmo registration rejected in court Barcelona risk having Dani Olmo unavailable for the second half of the season after a court rejected the club’s request to extend the forward’s registration beyond Dec. 31.

Haven’t watched much NBA yet? Here are four of the biggest storylines so far Wemby is redefining NBA paint defense, while Los Angeles and Denver are facing different issues.

Power Rankings: One gift for every top-25 team After the holidays, what’s the one thing each top-25 team needs in the new year?

Dickerson cheering on Saquon? ‘Absolutely not’ One person not pulling for Eagles running back Saquon Barkley to set the single-season rushing mark: current record holder Eric Dickerson.

Eagles prepare Pickett with Hurts still in protocol Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said Friday that quarterback Jalen Hurts is still in concussion protocol, meaning Kenny Pickett will likely start against the Cowboys.

Pound-for-pound rankings: Usyk still No. 1; who can challenge him? The heavyweight champion solidified his No. 1 spot, but who else is on the list? Here are the latest ESPN P4P rankings.

‘Plain-wrapper guy’ Gunner Stockton suddenly carrying Georgia’s CFP hopes Quarterback Gunner Stockton might not have the flash of Carson Beck, but he has a Bulldogs’ pedigree.

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eyeing Wolves’ Matheus Cunha Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

NFL Week 17 game guide: Game projections, playoff breakdowns and what’s at stake Here’s everything you need to know for Week 17 NFL games. Which teams will win, who are the X factors, and which storylines matter most?

Luka (calf) out at least a month, sources say Mavs star Luka Doncic will be re-evaluated in one month after sustaining a left calf strain in Wednesday’s loss to the Wolves, sources told ESPN.

Toledo outlasts Pittsburgh in bowl-record six OTs Thursday’s GameAbove Sports Bowl surpassed the previous mark set 48 hours earlier when South Florida beat San Jose State in five overtimes in the Hawaii Bowl.

Bears’ Brown denies late-game confusion in loss The Bears again had late-game management issues Thursday night against Seattle that cost them a chance at trying a potential tying field goal, but interim head coach Thomas Brown said there was no confusion.

Sources: DeSean Jackson near deal to coach DSU Former Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver DeSean Jackson and Delaware State are finalizing an agreement for him to become the program’s next head coach, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Thursday.

Cowboys opt to shut down Lamb for rest of season The Dallas Cowboys have ruled out star receiver CeeDee Lamb for the team’s final two games because of an ongoing shoulder injury.