A HUGE shakeup to the women's college basketball AP poll to start the new year 👀 1. UConn 2. Texas 3. South Carolina 4. UCLA 5. Oklahoma (⬆️ 3 spots) 6. Kentucky (⬆️ 5 spots) 7. Vanderbilt (⬆️ 5 spots) 8. Maryland (⬇️ 1 spot) 9. Michigan (⬇️ 3 spots) 10. Louisville (⬆️ 3 spots)

If DK Metcalf's suspension for an altercation with a Lions fan stands, it would void $45 million in future guaranteed money, according to his contract, which was reviewed by CBS Sports and ESPN. Metcalf plans to appeal the suspension, a source told @adamschefter.bsky.social.

UNC volleyball’s Jackie Taylor has found a way to embrace her father Sean Taylor’s legacy while carving her own path as well.

Could we see Serena Williams make a return to tennis? She has reentered the International Tennis Integrity Agency's (ITIA) registered testing pool, potentially clearing the way for a return to the sport.

The WNBA's latest proposal to the Women's National Basketball Players Association includes a maximum salary in 2026 featuring a guaranteed $1 million base, with projected revenue sharing pushing total earnings for max players to more than $1.2 million, sources told @alexaphilippou.bsky.social.

Texas volleyball coach Jerritt Elliott is bald, but he solved the sport's ponytail problem with the invention of a unique hair-tie that has taken over the NCAA.

The WNBA and WNBA Players Association agreed to an extension on the current CBA through Jan. 9, as they look to continue negotiations toward a new deal, the league announced Sunday night. The agreement includes the option for either party to terminate the extension with 48 hours' notice.

With the Dallas Wings getting first pick in the WNBA draft, Azzi Fudd has moved up in our mock draft to No. 1 overall. Could we see Fudd reunite with Paige Bueckers in Dallas?

BACK-TO-BACK NO. 1 PICKS 👏 The Dallas Wings will have the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft 🌟

Spain's Awa Fam has moved into the No. 1 spot in our latest WNBA mock draft. Check out the full mock draft ahead of the WNBA Draft Lottery Special ⬇️

Breaking: Brian Daboll is out as the New York Giants head coach, sources tell Adam Schefter. Get breaking news alerts from Adam Schefter through the ESPN app ➡️ espn.smart.link/66rqoc9mb.

If the CFP 12 were released today, would your team make the cut? Heather Dinich gives a snapshot of who has the early edge👇

The WNBA's CBA expires Oct. 31. Here are the biggest issues and how WNBA players' criticisms of Cathy Engelbert might impact negotiations.

Legends aren’t born. They’re built 😤 A’ja Wilson is the first player in WNBA & NBA history to win MVP, DPOY, Finals MVP & a scoring title in a season 👏

LUCK HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH IT 😤 THE LAS VEGAS ACES ARE WNBA CHAMPIONS AGAIN 🏆 🏆 🏆

"There's no way I should ever have more assists than you." These 11 words from A'ja Wilson to Chelsea Gray helped Gray and the Las Vegas Aces return to form in the WNBA Finals.

The transfer portal caused a bit of a shake up in ESPN's preseason women's college basketball top 25 ranking 👀 Take a look at which transfers could have the biggest impact this season ⬇️

"Cathy Engelbert has presided over historic growth in the league but ... there's issues that we need to address with our players ..." NBA Commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged there's work to be done to repair relationships with WNBA players as they negotiate a new CBA.

Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced the charge against former NFL QB Mark Sanchez was upgraded to a level five charge of battery "involving serious bodily injury" over the altercation with a 69-year-old truck driver early Saturday in Indianapolis.

Amid the WNBA Finals, two of the most powerful people in the game in Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert are locked in a contentious battle — for public opinion, power and money.

The Phoenix Mercury have arrived for Game 1 of the WNBA Finals 😤 Watch Phoenix Mercury vs. Las Vegas Aces at 8 PM ET on ESPN and the ESPN App ➡️ es.pn/watchwnba

Time to write their names in the history books 😤 Watch Game 1 of the WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces at 8 PM ET on ESPN and the ESPN App 🍿 es.pn/watchwnba

In February, the largest trade in WNBA history involving four teams, 13 players and five draft picks occured. Now, it is guaranteed that at least one player involved in that trade will win a WNBA title.

WHAT A YEAR FOR PAIGE BUECKERS 🏆👑 THE 2025 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 👏

Bryce Underwood and Michigan head to Norman, the Kansas-Missouri rivalry will be renewed and much more. Bill Connelly shares 28 games that could make Week 2 very interesting 👀⤵️

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer told ESPN that he would "want the league to investigate" if another owner and another team were accused of circumventing the NBA's salary cap, as the Clippers were in Pablo Torre's podcast on Wednesday. More from Ramona Shelburne 👇

Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Angel City over the transfer of Alyssa Thompson for an initial fee of close to $1.5 million, sources told ESPN. This story was first reported by The Athletic.

Breaking: The Commanders and WR Terry McLaurin reached an agreement today on a three-year contract extension that will end his hold-in and get him in uniform for the regular-season opener vs. the Giants, sources told Adam Schefter. The extension is worth up to $96 million, his agents said.

TOMMY FLEETWOOD WINS HIS FIRST PGA TOUR TITLE‼️ He wins the TOUR Championship to earn his first PGA TOUR title and is taking home $10 million for winning the FedExCup 🏆

Breaking: The Commanders are trading RB Brian Robinson to the 49ers in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, sources tell Adam Schefter.

Always on our mind 🫶

The College Football Playoff selection committee will begin using enhanced metrics to help evaluate schedule strength and how teams perform against their slate, the CFP announced Wednesday.

Breaking: Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall announced his retirement from basketball on social media.

Breaking: The Browns are naming Joe Flacco as their starting QB for Week 1, sources tell Adam Schefter. Get breaking news alerts from Adam Schefter through the ESPN app: espn.smart.link/66rqoc9mb

Auburn will retire its Heisman Trophy winning QB Cam Newton's No. 2 jersey on Oct. 11 in a ceremony during the Tigers' rivalry game against Georgia.

Omaha forward Deng Mayar, who transferred from North Dakota this offseason, died Saturday in a drowning incident, the school announced Sunday. He was 22. More: spr.ly/63325fQeFT

The NCAA's Committee on Infractions ruled on the University of Michigan's advanced scouting case on Friday with the school getting a significant fine including the loss of two years of postseason football revenue but avoiding punitive penalties like a postseason ban.

Former Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh received a 10-year show-cause penalty and former analyst Connor Stalions received an eight-year show-cause penalty as part of Michigan’s punishments in the NCAA committee on infraction ruling. Denard Robinson was also given a three-year show-cause penalty.

The domestic violence case against WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis has been dropped.

Oklahoma QB John Mateer has denied ever being involved with gambling to OU officials after screenshots of "sports gambling" on his Venmo account surfaced, a source told Pete Thamel.

THE FIRST COLLEGE FOOTBALL AP POLL OF THE SEASON HAS ARRIVED 🤩

Teenagers are being lured into a disturbing online scheme, and the FBI says it’s only getting worse. Dan Wetzel tells the tragic stories of young athletes being targeted by a growing web of predators.

Is Jimbo Fisher eyeing a return to coaching? 👀

Your 2025 Fantasy Football draft guide is here‼️ Rankings, mock drafts and analysis to help you win the draft 🧠🏈

Has the NBA brought an end to dynasties? Here's how the league has changed from dynasty domination to a system where all 30 teams, if managed well, can compete for a championship 🏆 ⤵️

"I had a taste of the Finals. I am getting back there." Luka Dončić is looking to contend for a championship, but what does his extension mean for LeBron?

JEN PAWOL CONTINUES TO BREAK BARRIERS IN BASEBALL 👏⚾️ 2025: First woman to umpire a regular season MLB game 2024: First woman to umpire a Spring Training game since 2007 2023: First woman to umpire a Triple-A championship game

The Chicago Bulls' red pinstripes are back 🔴⚫️ The iconic uniforms, which debuted during the Michael Jordan era, are making their return in the 2025-26 season 🔥

ESPN's new direct-to-consumer streaming service, launching Aug. 21, will become the exclusive U.S. domestic home of all WWE Premium Live Events, including WrestleMania, starting in 2026.

Damian Lillard is happy to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. "It all just feels right. ... I'd be lying if I said I didn't expect this to happen at some point." But what does the future hold for his NBA career? ⤵️