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• Stephen Curry Doubts Moon Landings. NASA Offers to Show Him the Rocks.
  The space agency invited the Golden State star to visit the Johnson Space Center, “perhaps the next time the Warriors are in town to play the Rockets.”
• Top U.S.O.C. Officials Failed to Act on Nassar Allegations, Report Says
  A 233-page independent investigation detailed a lack of action by two top United States Olympic Committee officials. One, Alan Ashley, was fired on Monday.
• Ada Hegerberg Would Prefer to Talk About Soccer
  The best women’s soccer player in the world discusses her career, her crowning achievement and the controversy that overshadowed her big moment.
• On Pro Basketball: If Jim Boylen Doesn’t Soften on Bulls, Expect Another Change in Chicago
  Boylen who replaced the fired Fred Hoiberg, has taken an old-school, hard-edge approach to coaching the young Bulls. It isn’t working.
• Brian Cashman Says Yankees Want No Part of the Bryce Harper Sweepstakes
  In a rejection of the strategies of George Steinbrenner, the Yankees do not feel inclined to add another outfielder just because one of superstar caliber is on the market.
• The Original Ronaldo Adjusts to the Owner’s Box
  In buying a Spanish club, Ronaldo, a two-time World Cup winner with Brazil, is hoping to set a model for a post-career life.
• On Baseball: Harold Baines and the Election That Could Change Cooperstown
  Baines was elected by a committee designed to take another look at modern players. His election could be good for other former stars on the outside looking in.
• The Sabres Are Restoring Hope in Buffalo, but for How Long?
  A 10-game winning streak was followed by a five-game skid as Coach Phil Housley tries to change the team’s culture.
• On Pro Football: Patriots Were One Step From the Top. Then the Unthinkable Happened.
  The Patriots were winning. The Chiefs were losing. A miracle play turned it all upside down.
• Bears Humble Rams With Defense (and a Highly Unlikely Touchdown)
  The lone touchdown on Sunday night came from Bradley Sowell, an offensive tackle, in a game that proved a great defense can beat a great offense.
• On Soccer: In a Transplanted Final, Even the Copa Libertadores Is Sanitized
  The game, moved from Argentina after fan violence forced a postponement, retained its drama but not all the color of a true South American championship.
• No, Mark Sanchez Was Not the Answer for the Redskins’ Quarterback Problem
  Sanchez has not been good for Washington, putting up an adjusted yards per pass figure of 0.09, barely better than simply kneeling with the ball every play.
• Atlanta United Wins M.L.S. Cup. Now Comes the Hard Part.
  In only its second season, the team captured a championship Saturday night. But its coach and some of its best players could soon be gone.
• Christmas Music, Twizzlers and Long Walks: The N.F.L.’s Obsession With Superstition
  Players (and officials) still cling to the pregame rituals they think will bring them success on the field.
• N.H.L. Roundup: Steven Stamkos Has 3 Goals and Milestone as Lightning Top Rangers
  Stamkos became the first player from the 2008 draft to reach 700 points as Tampa Bay won its seventh in a row, 6-3. The Penguins beat the Islanders in a shootout, 2-1, at Nassau Coliseum.
• N.F.L. Week 14 Was Wild. Here’s What We Learned.
  No contender was safe on Sunday with several close games, a few major upsets, and a highlight-reel touchdown catch by an offensive lineman.
• Ducks 6, Devils 5 | Shootout: Devils Score 5 Goals. They Also Score 3 for the Ducks.
  Bounces off Devils players aided Anaheim in regulation. In the shootout, John Gibson, replacing the injured Ryan Miller, stopped Kyle Palmieri, who had two goals.
• Hornets 119, Knicks 107: Kemba Walker Comes Home to Lead the Hornets Past the Knicks
  Walker, a native New Yorker, had 25 points for Charlotte. Kevin Knox scored 26 for the Knicks, who have lost four in a row.
• Lee Smith and Harold Baines Tapped for Hall of Fame
  The Cubs’ longtime closer and the White Sox’ longtime designated hitter were elected by the Hall’s Today’s Game Era committee.

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• Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 15: Tyreek Hill, Spencer Ware injuries make Chiefs backups top free agent pickups
  Injuries -- particularly injuries to Tyreek Hill and Spencer Ware -- will have a big effect on the rest of the fantasy playoffs. We look at the Chiefs handcuffs and backups and break down more of the top Week 15 fantasy waiver pickups and free agent adds.
• NBA wrap: LeBron James wins last game against Dwyane Wade as Lakers top Heat
  LeBron James and Dwyane Wade entered Monday night knotted at 15 in head to head matchups. It was the Lakers who prevailed in the end.
• Week 15 PPR Rankings: WR
  Check out our Week 15 fantasy PPR WR rankings ahead of your crucial fantasy playoff start 'em, sit 'em decisions.
• Three takeaways from the Seahawks' dominant win over the Vikings
  Seattle held the visiting Minnesota squad to a touchdown and effectively shut down two of the team's biggest weapons.
• MLB trade rumors: Mets discussing acquiring J.T. Realmuto in 3-team deal that would include Yankees
  Both New York teams and the Marlins are discussing a deal that would send catcher J.T. Realmuto to the Mets, according to The Athletic.
• Vikings vs. Seahawks: Score, results, highlights from Monday Night Football
  The Seahawks defense dominated the Vikings on Monday Night Football to improve their playoff position. Sporting News provided live updates.
• MLB hot stove: Brewers reportedly interested in signing Daniel Murphy, bringing back Mike Moustakas
  The Brewers finished last season with a 96-67 record and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2011.
• Dolphins RB Kenyan Drake makes plea for ball he threw into stands
  "I have a PSA," Drake said Monday in a video online. "I threw the ball in the stands and I would love to have it back. We can make a trade."
• MLB hot stove tracker: Trade rumors, completed deals at the 2018 Winter Meetings
  The 2018 Winter Meetings are underway, so follow along with all the latest signings, rumors, trades and more.
• NBA trade rumors: Rockets have expressed interest in dealing for JR Smith
  Smith, a 15-year veteran, has not played since he agreed to part ways with Cleveland in mid-November.
• LaLiga presses on with overseas match plan despite Barcelona withdrawal
  Girona was set to face LaLiga leaders Barcelona in Miami in January, but LaLiga accept the game will now not go ahead as planned.
• Rockets 'strongly leaning toward' moving Eric Gordon into starting lineup, report says
  The Rockets have dropped three in a row and seven of their last nine games.
• WWE TLC 2018 matches, date, start time, location, rumors
  Everything you need to know about the WWE TLC event in December.
• Jimmy Butler injury update: 76ers star leaves game vs. Pistons with strained groin
  Butler missed all three of his shots and grabbed four rebounds in 10 minutes of action before leaving the game.
• Week 15 DraftKings Picks: NFL DFS lineup advice for cash games
  Tight pricing on a short NFL DFS slate made it tough to find worthwhile values and sleepers, but our Week 15 DraftKings cash lineup picks manage to load up at key positions.
• USOC officials were aware of allegations against Larry Nassar, report says
  The 233-page report, which was commissioned by a Special Committee, spoke to over 100 witnesses and reviewed over 1.3 million documents.
• Doug Baldwin injury update: Seahawks WR (hip) out vs. Vikings
  Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin will be inactive against the Vikings on Monday night, as he's dealing with a hip injury.
• Week 15 Fantasy PPR Rankings: RB
  Our Week 15 PPR RB rankings are still being held hostage by injuries, as we're unsure about the potential return of James Conner, Melvin Gordon, Kerryon Johnson, and LeSean McCoy, among others. Find sleepers for your fantasy playoff start 'em, sit 'em decisions.
• Week 15 Fantasy PPR Rankings: TE
  Waiver wire sleepers and streamers could be the key to finding a solid tight end who can keep your fantasy playoff dream alive. Our Week 15 fantasy PPR TE rankings are here to help at the injury-ravaged position.
• MLB hot stove: Bryce Harper not a good fit for Yankees, GM Brian Cashman says
  Cashman told reporters the Yankees already have six outfielders and playing Harper at first base “isn’t realistic.”
• Fantasy Injury Updates: Are Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny playing Monday night? (Updated)
  Are Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny playing on Monday night? Both were questionable at various points last week ahead of the Seahawks' MNF matchup with the Vikings. Get the latest injury updates ahead of the official active/inactive reports.
• Fantasy Injury Updates: Is Doug Baldwin playing Monday night? (Updated)
  Is Doug Baldwin playing on Monday night? The Seahawks receiver has been dealing with a hip/groin injury and is listed as a game-time decision for Monday Night Football against the Vikings. Get active/inactive updates ahead of your final start 'em, sit 'em dilemma of the week.
• Broncos coach Vance Joseph doesn’t want Von Miller to ‘cheat the count to go’
  "Watch the ball and get off on the ball," Joseph said. "Von’s a gifted pass rusher so he doesn’t have to cheat the count to go."
• MLB hot stove: Phillies reportedly having 'ongoing' discussions with J.A. Happ
  Happ tallied a 17-6 overall record with 3.65 ERA and made his first All-Star team in 2018.
• Yahoo Fantasy Football Week 15: NFL DFS picks, lineup advice for cash games
  In our Week 15 Yahoo NFL DFS lineup, we're targeting one of the top rookie QBs and also adding a contrarian stack of Rams in hopes of winning in cash games with high-floor players.
• Bill Belichick's message to Patriots after stunning loss: 'No one died'
  The Dolphins stunned the Patriots on Sunday with a wild play that led to a Kenyan Drake touchdown with no time remaining.
• Kawhi Leonard already taking Raptors to new heights: 'There's more to come with this guy'
  Kawhi Leonard has been a Raptor for less than 30 games, but in that short time, he has already made a significant impact on a Toronto team looking to take the Eastern Conference crown.
• Week 15 Fantasy Rankings: Defense
  Another week, another "must win" for fantasy football owners. Our Week 15 fantasy defense rankings help you find the top sleepers and D/ST waiver wire streamers for your fantasy playoffs matchup.
• NBA free agency news: Nuggets sign Nick Young, waive Brandon Goodwin
  Young boasts career averages of 11.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists while shooting 37.6 percent from 3-point range.
• Clemson vs. Notre Dame: Cotton Bowl semifinal preview, betting trends, prediction
  Clemson takes on Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl Classic. Sporting News looks at the betting trends and predicts a winner.
• NFL playoff picture: Week 15 scenarios for Cowboys, Texans, others to clinch
  Multiple NFL playoff clinching scenarios are in play for Week 15. Here is how the NFL playoff picture looks as 2018 postseason gets closer.
• UAB's Bill Clark is Sporting News' 2018 Coach of the Year
  Bill Clark helped lead a year of firsts for UAB football, just four years removed from the program being shuttered. For that reason, he is Sporting News' 2018 Coach of the Year.
• After Further Review: Cowboys needed Amari Cooper; Jerry Jones was right
  Since Amari Cooper arrived in Dallas, no one can stop him or the Cowboys. That and more in this week's After Further Review.
• Rob Gronkowski: 'I did sucky' as 'Miami Miracle' safety
  The Dolphins pulled off a miracle win over the Patriots with a touchdown that Rob Gronkowski bemoaned his part in.
• Suns rookie Deandre Ayton addresses his verbal confrontation with Devin Booker
  "That’s just two guys that want to win, to be honest,” Ayton told the Arizona Republic.
• Stephen Curry doesn't believe humans have been to moon
  Curry asserted the moon landing was faked while appearing on Vince Carter and Kent Bazemore's "Winging It" podcast on Monday.
• Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa is Sporting News' 2018 Player of the Year
  Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the 2018 Sporting News College Football Player of the Year.
• NFL power rankings: Bears, Cowboys jump; Patriots, Steelers limp into Week 15
  Our NFL power rankings for Week 15 of the 2018 season are here. Who are the league's best and worst teams with three weeks left to play?
• WATCH: Dolphins defeat Patriots on miraculous final play
  Kenyan Drake broke a tackle, turned up field and ran into the end zone to give Miami a 34-33 victory.
• Manny Machado's misadventures: A timeline of controversies, missteps, mistakes
  One of baseball's best players comes with a bit of baggage, as shown in a long history of controversies, mishaps and mistakes throughout his MLB career.
• NFL playoff picture: Cowboys, Bears, Seahawks get closer in NFC; Chiefs pull away in AFC
  The NFL playoff picture is finding more clarity with fewer than four weeks left in the regular season. Here is an updated look at the postseason seeding after the Thursday and Sunday games of Week 14.
• Week 15 Fantasy Rankings: TE
  Our Week 15 fantasy TE rankings contain plenty of streaming options that can be utilized with many of the top tight ends dealing with injuries.
• Week 15 Fantasy Rankings: Kickers
  Kicker continues to be the bane of existence for many fantasy football players. Here's a look at our Week 15 kicker rankings and who to target for fantasy football playoff matchups.
• NFL mock draft 2019: Redskins, Giants get QBs; Raiders raid 'Bama for defense
  In our latest NFL mock draft for 2019, four quarterbacks are selected in the first round. Plus, Oakland and Green Bay invest heavily in their defenses.
• Chiefs owner says team was aware of alleged Kareem Hunt nightclub attack
  “We did know about all three of the incidents he’d had in the offseason," Clark Hunt said. "They’d all been reported to the NFL."
• Jason Garrett: 'No truth' to reports Cowboys trying to coax Jason Witten out of retirement
  Reports say Dallas has tried to coax their former tight end Witten out of retirement this season.
• Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette threatens fan after loss to Titans
  Fournette was caught on video telling a fan he would "beat your a--" near the end of the Jags' 30-9 loss to the Titans.
• Six biggest games to watch in 2018-19 bowl season
  Sporting News looks at the best games to watch this bowl season.
• Why did LeBron James give a Grizzlies arena employee his game shoes?
  James said every time he plays against the Grizzlies, one employee wears an exclusive pair of his shoes. So, he wanted to surprise her.
• Jimmy Butler responds to 76ers star Joel Embiid’s comments about being frustrated with role
  “I know where his heart is,” Butler said Sunday, via the Philadelphia Inquirer. “His heart is pure. He wants to win.”
• When is Canelo Alvarez’s next fight? Date, time, price, how to watch Canelo vs. Rocky
  Canelo Alvarez and Rocky Fielding go head-to-head with the WBA (regular) super middleweight belt on the line Dec. 15 at Madison Square Garden. Here is everything to know about the fight, including how to stream for free online, betting odds and more.
• Alabama vs. Oklahoma: Orange Bowl semifinal preview, betting trends, prediction
  Alabama takes on Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl. Sporting News looks at the betting trends and predicts a winner.
• Kenyan Drake on 'Miami Miracle': 'I couldn't let Gronk tackle me'
  After his miraculous touchdown on the final play gave the Dolphins a wild win, Kenyan Drake was still in disbelief.
• NBA free agency: Jason Terry open to signing with Lakers, Warriors or Mavericks
  Terry averaged 3.3 points and 16 minutes per game in 51 appearances with the Bucks last season.
• NBA trade rumors: Lakers working to acquire forward Trevor Ariza
  Ariza signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Suns in the offseason and is not eligible to be traded until Dec. 15.
• WATCH: Blues' Robert Bortuzzo, Zach Sanford fight at practice
  The Blues are getting beat and now they're beating themselves.
• College football bowl picks 2018-19: Predictions for all 40 postseason games
  Sporting News makes its picks for all 40 bowl on the 2018-19 schedule, including the College Football Playoff championship game.
• Fantasy Football Week 15 Waiver Pickups: Isaiah Crowell, LeSean McCoy injuries make Elijah McGuire, Chris Ivory top 'adds'
  More injuries (Isaiah Crowell, LeSean McCoy, Jordan Reed) are opening doors for surprise fantasy playoff add. See who joins Elijah McGuire and Chris Ivory among the top Week 15 fantasy waiver pickups and free agents.
• Week 15 Fantasy Rankings: WR
  Our Week 15 fantasy WR rankings feature enough potential wide receiver sleepers that you should be prepared for everything -- even Odell Beckham Jr. being declared out on a Saturday -- ahead of your fantasy playoffs matchup.
• College football bowl schedule: Dates, times, TV for all 40 FBS bowls in 2018-19
  A look at the 2018-19 college football bowl schedule leading up to the College Football Playoff championship game on Jan. 7.
• Tom Brady remains optimistic after Patriots' loss to Dolphins: 'We still have a lot of football to play'
  "We still have a lot of football to play," Brady said. "... Our whole season is ahead of us, so let's make the most of it."
• Fantasy Injury Updates: Tyreek Hill, Ben Roethlisberger, LeSean McCoy, more impacting Week 15 waiver pickups, rankings
  Injuries to Tyreek Hill, Ben Roethlisberger, LeSean McCoy, Isaiah Crowell, Jordan Reed, and Austin Ekeler are affecting Week 15 waiver wire pickups, rankings, and start 'em, sit 'em decisions for fantasy football owners. Here's a look at the latest injury updates.
• Ravens coach John Harbaugh says Lamar Jackson (ankle) 'should be OK'
  Harbaugh also indicated quarterback Joe Flacco (hip) could be the starter in Week 15.
• Week 15 FanDuel Picks: NFL DFS lineup, advice for cash games
  We're taking a varied approach with our Week 15 FanDuel cash lineup picks, game-stacking the Patriots-Steelers showdown and grabbing several players from far less noteworthy games. Check out the studs and sleepers for this thin NFL DFS slate.
• Tyreek Hill injury update: Chiefs WR's foot injury is 'nothing serious', report says
  Hill has only three days to get ready before the Chiefs (11-2) face the Chargers (10-3) on Thursday in a key AFC West game.
• Rajon Rondo injury update: Lakers guard has hand drained, return delayed
  Rondo has been out since breaking his hand in mid-November.
• Rockets vs. Lakers: Time, TV channel, how to watch online
  When, where and how to watch the Rockets take on the Lakers.
• NFL schedule: Week 15 games, TV coverage
  Here is the NFL schedule for Week 15 of the 2018 season.
• Raiders fire GM Reggie McKenzie
  Changes to the "scouting and football operations staff" are also expected as the team prepares for a front-office overhaul this offseason.
• Week 15 Yahoo Fantasy Football: NFL DFS picks, lineup advice for GPP tournaments
  We're heavily game-stacking two matchups in our Week 15 Yahoo daily fantasy football GPP lineup. See all the picks and strategy ahead of NFL DFS tournaments.
• Barcelona pulls out of plan to play LaLiga game in Miami
  Girona was set to face LaLiga leader Barcelona in Miami in January, but the deal appears dead after the Blaugrana pulled out.
• Bulls players contact union to complain about coach Jim Boylen, report says
  Bulls players are reportedly upset Boylen scheduled a practice for Sunday, after the team played back-to-back games Friday and Saturday.
• UFC's featherweight ranks comparable now to what light heavyweight division used to be
  Max Holloway may headline the featherweight division, but there are plenty of other names that you should be keeping an eye on within the ranks as well.
• Jordan Reed injury update: Redskins TE (toe) could miss rest of season
  Coach Jay Gruden told reporters Monday there's a "level of concern" about Reed's availability for the final three games.
• FanDuel Picks Week 15: NFL DFS lineup advice for GPP tournaments
  We have one contrarian stack and are going to the well again on a rookie QB in our Week 15 FanDuel GPP lineup. Here's a look at our picks for NFL DFS contests.
• Reggie McKenzie firing is Raiders' biggest step in new direction with Jon Gruden
  Firing general manager Reggie McKenzie is the least surprising of the strange moves Oakland has made since coach Jon Gruden arrived. Yet it's the most significant.
• Some Steelers fans call for Mike McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin
  The Steelers have lost three in a row and fans are getting restless with Tomlin, now in his 12th season in Pittsburgh.
• Week 14 Perfect DraftKings Lineup and Week 15 NFL DFS tips
  The DraftKings Week 14 perfect lineup was "star" studded in more ways than one. See the players you should have picked in your NFL DFS contests last week, and get strategy advice ahead of Week 15 daily fantasy football contests.
• DeMarcus Cousins injury update: Warriors C assigned to G League team
  It's another tangible step in the four-time All-Star ongoing rehabilitation from a torn Achilles tendon suffered Jan. 26 with the Pelicans.
• 2019 NFL Draft: Ole Miss LT Greg Little declares early
  One of the top two or three tackles in multiple draft rankings, Little was a first-team All-SEC selection in 2018.
• LOOK: Dolphins keep the 'Miami Miracle' alive, decorate elevator with Kenyan Drake's TD run
  The "Miami Miracle" will live on at the Dolphins facility after the team decorated its elevator with Kenyan Drake's game-winning touchdown.
• When is Bellator 212? Date, time, price, how to watch Primus vs. Chandler 2
  Brent Primus and Michael Chandler lock up once again for the Bellator lightweight title at Bellator 212 on Friday, Dec. 14.
• What is Canelo Alvarez's net worth? Breaking down how much the boxing star earns
  The boxing sensation currently has the largest athlete contract in sports, which he signed with DAZN in October.
• Chelsea issues suspensions pending probe into Raheem Sterling racial incident
  Four people have been banned from attending Chelsea games while the club looks into the behavior of supporters against Manchester City.

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• Thai court extends detention of refugee sought by Bahrain
  Thai court extends detention of refugee sought by Bahrain
• Wade, James embrace final chance to compete on court
  Dwyane Wade and LeBron James look forward to maintaining their friendship after Wade retires from the NBA
• Shaquille O'Neal bringing Shaq's Fun House to Super Bowl
  Shaquille O'Neal has been to enough parties before Super Bowls to know that he can do much better
• Avalanche to play Oilers without injured Kamenev
  Avalanche to play Oilers without injured Kamenev
• Braves GM Anthopoulos: Getting calls on major leaguers, 'chance' could deal from roster
  Atlanta general manager stressed nothing is imminent as he met with media during first day of Winter Meetings
• Monday Sports in Brief
  Monday Sports in Brief
• Golden State G League team in Santa Cruz is key developer
  Golden State G League team in Santa Cruz is key developer
• Ingram making his mark on Saints history
  Mark Ingram says his march into Saints history wasn't fueled by suggestions during his first few seasons that he was a draft bust
• Patriots, 49ers have brain lock in Week 14
  Brain locks can happen to players both young and old, as Tom Brady and Nick Mullens proved in Week 14
• Analysis: Report lays blame, but what’s needed are solutions
  Analysis: Report on response to Nassar lays blame; what's needed are solutions

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• Wade: LeBron had my number on play at end
  LeBron James helped usher Dwyane Wade into the sunset by locking him down in the waning seconds of their final NBA matchup and forcing him into a 3-point circus shot that didn't fall.
• Refs pick up flag on Vikes' apparent illegal block
  An apparent good call by game officials in the Seahawks' 21-7 win over the Vikings on a Seattle block of a field goal in the fourth quarter was reversed -- with no prompt explanation.
• Alabama's 4 lead CFP crew of AP All-Americans
  The College Football Playoff semifinalists combined to place 10 players on The Associated Press All-America first team, including a high of four from No. 1 Alabama.
• Cashman cold on pursuing Harper, eyes Machado
  Yankees general manager Brian Cashman downplayed Monday any chatter involving his team and Bryce Harper, the hard-swinging right fielder who has been the headliner of this year's free-agency period.
• Raiders part ways with GM Reggie McKenzie
  The Raiders have fired general manager Reggie McKenzie and said they will begin to search for a new front-office executive immediately.
• Kansas St. hires Klieman from North Dakota St.
  Kansas State has hired North Dakota State's Chris Klieman as its next head coach, multiple sources familiar with the decision told ESPN on Monday.
• Salty Seahawks could wreak havoc in postseason
  In an era of prolific passing attacks, the Seahawks are following an old formula by leaning on a good defense and power running game.
• Gotta have faith: Anthony Davis remains high on struggling Pelicans
  The Pelicans are scuffling, as shown in their loss Monday to the short-handed Celtics. But Anthony Davis' belief in his team remains strong.
• To earn respect Holyfield had to beat Iron Mike
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• Bryce Harper Watch: Who will land the superstar free agent?
  The winter meetings are underway in Bryce Harper's hometown of Las Vegas, where we'll be tracking all of the latest Bryce buzz all week long.
• Barnwell: Weaknesses that could end Super Bowl contenders' seasons
  Great running teams for the Chiefs. Defending tight ends for the Steelers. Here's where every Super Bowl contender is vulnerable.
• Week 14 NFL playoff picture: The Miami Miracle aftershock
  If the regular season ended right now, here's how the top six would look in each conference, plus clinching scenarios.
• ‘Sorry, Gronk’: How Dolphins duped Patriots on Drake’s desperate dash
  It didn't work exactly the way it was scripted, but the Dolphins improvised, turning a certain loss into a win and staying alive in the AFC race.
• Meet the ESPN All-America team
  Kyler Murray and Quinnen Williams lead this year's college football All-America team. Who else made the cut?
• Coach K, Duke focused on the bigger picture
  After 10 games, it's obvious the Blue Devils are really good. But it's just the start. Finding the next layers can make it a truly special team.
• Streaming exclusively on ESPN+, Episode 1: The Brotherhood
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• Power Rankings: Tennessee shakes things up, Virginia stays in Top 10
  After taking down Gonzaga, the Volunteers jumped into the top five -- and that wasn't the only big change in the rankings.
• Bracketology: Michigan moves up
  The Wolverines joined the No. 1 seeds in Joe Lunardi's latest bracket. Gonzaga dropped to a No. 2 after losing to Tennessee.
• The most surprising NHL players this season
  Which players have shocked us the most with their great (or lackluster) play? We make our picks, and offer insight on what's to come.
• NBA Power Rankings: The Warriors have come for the throne
  Golden State has taken advantage of back-to-back Toronto losses, while Boston has started to resemble the Eastern Conference juggernaut that many feared.
• Projected 2019 NFL draft order: Welcome back to No. 1, Cardinals
  Wins by the 49ers and the Raiders in Week 14 pushed Arizona into pole position for the top pick in next year's draft. Here are our projections for picks 1-32.
• Pogba actually makes Man United worse
  Paul Pogba has the ability to be world-class but in a poor team, such as Jose Mourinho's Manchester United side, he is a liability.
• Kane's rise to No. 1 in FC 100 is down to versatility
  Harry Kane isn't the best at one individual skill, but he may be the best striker on the planet. How is that possible? Musa Okwonga explains.
• Dreaming of Lomachenko vs. Garcia? It's fantasy
  After his victory on Saturday night, Vasiliy Lomachenko once again called for a lightweight unification fight with Mikey Garcia. But here's the cold reality: It's not happening anytime soon, if ever.
• No. 1 overall recruit Kayvon Thibodeaux has the secret to football-life balance
  The No. 1 overall recruit moniker brings with it extra expectations and attention, but Kayvon Thibodeaux has tried not to let it overwhelm him, instead using his position to his advantage.
• The best individual matchups of bowl season
  Tua vs. Kyler is obvious, but what other bowl matchups are we looking forward to? Washington's secondary vs. Ohio State's high-flying receivers tops the list.
• Watch this: Ranking every bowl by entertainment value
  From Arkansas State-Nevada to Alabama-Oklahoma, here's how to get the most game-watching satisfaction.
• Michigan State's Allen is espnW's player of the week
  The 6-foot-4 senior center propelled the unranked Spartans to the biggest upset of the season so far, an 88-82 victory over No. 3 Oregon on Sunday.
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• So long to the little four of men's tennis
  Sure, they have not disappeared from the game for good, but no more will we be talking about David Ferrer, Tomas Berdych, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Richard Gasquet as Grand Slam threats.
• Episode 3: Meet Randy Mims, the guy who keeps LeBron’s operation running smoothly
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• ESPN Holiday Guide: Gifts for athletes
  We've collected some great gift ideas sure to score big with all the athletes (and wannabe athletes) on your list.ESPN has collected some great gift ideas sure to score big with all the athletes (and wannabe athletes) on your list.