LeBron jokes about viral post, talks Bronny on Kelces’ podcast The Los Angeles Lakers star hopped on the “New Heights” podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce to address various topics.

New owners, musical meetings and a rookie sensation: How Washington rebooted in just one year New owners, new culture and a game-changing quarterback have breathed new life into a once-listless franchise.

Nick Sirianni’s confounding public behavior is relished by his players Sirianni often takes the heat for his players’ missteps even when it makes him look foolish.

Australian Open live blog: Second round action continues The second round continues at the 2025 Australian Open, with Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner headlining a massive day of action. Keep up with all the latest news and results from Melbourne Park here.

From Mike McCarthy to Ben Johnson, sizing up the Bears’ coaching candidates The key for Chicago’s next coach is to develop QB Caleb Williams, and some already have a relationship with him.

Santi Cazorla living his dream as he tries to take Oviedo to LaLiga There’s a sense that football owes Santi Cazorla, but the game is paying him back as he works to lead boyhood club Real Oviedo back to LaLiga.

Sources: Fire among 3 MLS teams in Neymar talks Brazil superstar and Al Hilal attacker Neymar is in preliminary talks with three MLS sides, including Chicago Fire FC, over a proposed move, sources have told ESPN.

Naomi Osaka shows how far she has come with two gritty Australian Open wins The former Australian Open champ is into the third round at a major for the first time since 2022.

WR Johnson returns to Ravens on waivers claim Receiver Diontae Johnson was claimed by the Ravens after he was waived by the Texans. He can’t join Baltimore until after the Super Bowl and will be a free agent.

Sources: Suns get Richards in trade with Hornets The Suns added some much-needed frontcourt help, acquiring center Nick Richards from the Hornets for guard Josh Okogie in a trade that includes multiple draft picks, sources told ESPN.

Jim Harbaugh to have 2 procedures in offseason Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that he will have a cardiac ablation this offseason and hip replacement surgery.

Nebraska fan Jack Hoffman dies of cancer at 19 Jack Hoffman, the young Nebraska football fan who ran for a touchdown during the 2013 Cornhuskers’ spring game and became a catalyst for pediatric brain cancer fundraising, died Wednesday after a 14-year battle with cancer. He was 19.

Bo Jackson gives up $21M in lawsuit vs. family Bo Jackson is giving up a $21 million judgment against his niece and nephew, who he said harassed and tried to extort money from him.

Saban, Meyer, Vick, Strahan top ’25 HOF class Urban Meyer will join Nick Saban in the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class, and Michael Vick and Michael Strahan are among the 18 former players who will be inducted next December.

Hoffman: O’s, Braves backed off deals with me The Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves backed out of agreements to sign Jeff Hoffman because of concerns about the reliever’s pitching shoulder.

NCAA approves paying women’s tourney teams Women’s basketball teams will be paid for playing games in the NCAA tournament each March just like the men have for years under a plan approved Wednesday at the NCAA convention.

Despite numerous injuries, Notre Dame hasn’t been broken yet The Irish’s depth and resilience have been tested by a rash of key injuries, but they continue to fight on.

Caleb Williams reveals he changed numbers after coaching prank by teens The Bears QB thought he was calling Ben Johnson … but instead found himself FaceTiming a group of teens.

Victor Wembanyama reacts after finding jersey swapped with young fan is up for auction The auction for the jersey is set to begin on Jan. 22, with an opening bid of $10,000.

NBA Power Rankings: Kings, Pistons trend up while Warriors sink A few teams have gotten off to hot starts in 2025 and others … not so much. Here is where all 30 teams stack up in this week’s NBA Power Rankings.