Ancelotti: Resurgent Bellingham leads by example Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes Jude Bellingham leads the team by example not just with his quality but by showing “a lot of commitment.”

Sources: Yanks acquiring Brewers closer Williams The Yankees are acquiring closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for left-hander Nestor Cortes, sources said.

Commanders’ Lattimore will debut vs. old team A motivated Marshon Lattimore will make his Commanders debut Sunday against the Saints, the team that traded him to Washington earlier this season.

Jags’ Engram to undergo season-ending surgery Jaguars tight end Evan Engram will undergo surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss the rest of the season.

Duke lacrosse accuser admits she made up story Crystal Mangum, the woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke lacrosse players of raping her, has for the first time publicly admitted she made up the story.

Hollywood sign? KC WR to practice, source says Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood will practice Friday, a source told ESPN’s Adam Teicher. Brown has been out since August with a a sternoclavicular injury.

Vonn, 40, to enter WCup ski races in Switzerland Lindsey Vonn will return to World Cup ski racing next weekend for a pair of speed events in St. Moritz, Switzerland, as she continues her comeback at 40 years old.

NHL Power Rankings: Wild hold on to No. 1 spot, plus a holiday gift for every team Minnesota remains the best of the best in the eyes of our voters. And with the giving season upon us, here’s what each team needs.

Ange on Werner: No time for bruised egos at Spurs Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has said that he has no interest in how Timo Werner received his “assessment” against Rangers.

USWNT stays at No. 1 in year-end FIFA rankings The United States women’s national team ended the year as No. 1 in the FIFA rankings.

Dickie V’s Super Six: Veteran coaches making magic Here are six coaches who are finding success in their first years with new programs.

12 starting pitchers, $788.5M?! It’s a good time to be an ace What did Max Fried & Co. teach us this week? Starting pitching, famously out of vogue in the modern game, is more expensive than ever.

‘A unicorn is just different’: Travis Hunter set himself apart a long time ago Every step of the way, Colorado’s Hunter has made things look easy, even when they weren’t.

Champ Bailey: What makes Hunter special — and why he’ll have to pick a side We asked Bailey, who played both CB and WR, to size up Hunter’s game and two-way potential in the NFL.

OBJ released by Fins after appearing in 9 games The Dolphins released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday, ending the veteran’s tenure with the team four weeks before the end of the regular season.

Tuchel watches as England learn ’26 WC qualifiers England have been drawn against Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra in their 2026 World Cup qualifying group.

Power Rankings: UConn, Gonzaga, UCLA, Illinois poised for jump — or slide What do this week’s Power Rankings look like headed into one of the best days of nonconference play?

Power Rankings: Despite weak schedule, don’t underestimate unbeaten LSU The top three remain the same, Texas drops five spots and LSU and Maryland are on the rise.

11 fights, 11 finishes: Inside the UFC’s only perfect night, 10 years later Perfection in MMA is highly subjective, but one day in Sydney a decade ago had all knockouts and submissions.

Slot: Misfiring Darwin ‘wants it too much’ Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said striker Darwin Núñez wants to score goals “almost too much” amid ongoing criticism of his performances for the club.