Why Tyson Fury is in uncharted territory in rematch against Oleksandr Usyk The former heavyweight champion moved his camp away from home for the highly-anticipated rematch.

Predicting the NFL playoff picture: We simulated scores for the final 48 regular-season games We used ESPN Football Power Index’s most likely simulation to project Weeks 16, 17 and 18 — and how the NFL playoff field could stack up.

Four-team race for top pick: Who has the inside track to picking No. 1, and who needs a QB? Will the Giants, Patriots, Panthers or Raiders end up at No. 1 in the draft order?

Marginal gains: How set piece specialists are thriving in the Premier League Gone are the days of “getting it into the mixer.” Now, most Premier League clubs have specialists calling the shots when it comes to set pieces.

Source: Denver in exclusive NWSL franchise talks The NWSL is closing in on Denver as its latest expansion franchise, having entered into exclusive negotiations with an investment group led by IMA Financial Group CEO Rob Cohen, a source told ESPN.

WSL transfer window preview: What do all 12 teams need? The transfer window is open for the WSL on Jan. 1, but what do the 12 teams need to do? And who are they targeting?

Transfer rumors, news: Man City, Liverpool circling Robinson Fulham defender Antonee Robinson is being tracked by both Liverpool and Man City. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

The best of the NBA Cup: Giannis’ MVP run, Klay’s return and Miami’s error From the best game to the biggest coaching miscue, these were the standout NBA Cup moments.

USWNT World Cup winner Sauerbrunn to retire Two-time World Cup winning defender Becky Sauerbrunn, a mainstay with the United States women’s national team for over 15 years, as well as in the NWSL, announced her retirement from professional soccer on Tuesday.

Super League eyes relaunch with 96-team event Super League promotor A22 Sports has said it had submitted a proposal to UEFA and FIFA, asking football’s governing bodies to formally recognise its right to organise a new European competition.

Source: Man United try to stop team news leaks Ruben Amorim’s starting XI for Sunday’s Manchester derby was circulated online nearly 24 hours before kick-off.

Chelsea’s Mudryk in positive drug test, faces ban Mykhailo Mudryk supplied an “adverse finding in a routine urine test” in the FA’s anti-doping programme, Chelsea confirmed on Tuesday.

Rashford ready for ‘challenge’ away from Man Utd Marcus Rashford has hinted at a move away from Manchester United by saying he is “ready for a new challenge” after admitting it was “disheartening” to be dropped from manager Ruben Amorim’s squad for Sunday’s derby win against Manchester City.

Inaugural Marta Award goes to, who else, Marta Marta won the inaugural FIFA award for the best goal in women’s soccer — named after the Brazil great herself.

The Showdown 2024: Highlights from McIlroy, Scheffler’s win over DeChambeau, Koepka PGA Tour stars Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler faced LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in the Showdown in Las Vegas.

Source: Cards’ Baker gets 3-year, $54M extension Almost two years after asking for a new deal or to be traded, Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker received a new contract Tuesday, securing a three-year extension worth up to $54 million with $30 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Sources: Vick plans to take Norfolk State job Former NFL star Mike Vick has told people close to him that he plans to accept the job as Norfolk State’s head football coach, sources told ESPN.

NBA announces revamped All-Star tournament The NBA officially announced a revamped All-Star format that will feature a four-team tournament.

County OK’s financing for new $1.3B Rays home After a nearly two-month delay, the Pinellas County Commission voted Tuesday in favor of its share of financing for a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, part of a plan to keep the team in St. Petersburg for another 30 years.

Schroder, Kerr excited about fit next to Steph Newly acquired point guard Dennis Schroder says he’s excited to see how he fits alongside Stephen Curry while heaping praise on the Warriors guard.