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• newCubs owner: Keeping Russell best for all parties
  Cubs owner Tom Ricketts said the team decided it would rather support Addison Russell after his suspension for violating the league's domestic abuse policy rather than "just cut him."
  - 22 mins ago 17 Jan 19, 7:19pm -
• newSource: Fournette challenges void of guarantees
  Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette has filed a challenge to the team's decision to void the guaranteed money in the final two years of his contract, a league source confirmed.
  - 41 mins ago 17 Jan 19, 7:00pm -
• newSources: Yankees, Ottavino reach 3-year deal
  Free-agent reliever Adam Ottavino, who had a breakout 2018 season as the setup man for closer Wade Davis with the Rockies, has agreed to sign with the Yankees, sources told ESPN.
  - 51 mins ago 17 Jan 19, 6:50pm -
• newWooden Watch: Can anyone catch Zion Williamson?
  Zion Williamson still leads the pack, but consistency from RJ Barrett and Grant Williams will be players to watch as the race continues on.
  - 2 hours ago 17 Jan 19, 5:15pm -
• newUFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw -- full coverage, analysis, how to watch
  The main event is a champion-vs.-champion superfight: flyweight Henry Cejudo defending against bantamweight TJ Dillashaw.
  - 2 hours ago 17 Jan 19, 5:13pm -

• new'Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere' approach ends now for Cerrone
  Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone has been lauded for his willingness to fight anyone, anytime, anywhere. Now in the final stages of his career, he's stopping that in pursuit of finally winning a UFC belt.
  - 3 hours ago 17 Jan 19, 5:05pm -
• newFans can interact with NBA refs during games
  The NBA's referee association is bringing back a program in which officials interact with fans on social media during games.
  - 3 hours ago 17 Jan 19, 5:02pm -
• newOfficial Press Conference: 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+
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• newWin over Eugenie Bouchard a reminder of Serena's longtime dominance
  It's amazing when you think about it: While so many players have come and gone, Serena Williams still remains as dominant as ever.
  - 7 hours ago 17 Jan 19, 1:04pm -
• newLatest Harper, Machado predictions: Will duo sign by Super Bowl Sunday?
  With the offseason providing few answers for baseball's superstar free agents, we shed some light on where things stand and where they're headed.
  - 7 hours ago 17 Jan 19, 12:51pm -
• newWhere are the January transfer window signings?
  The January transfer window has been quiet so far, but what do the big teams need? How about Sergio Ramos at Arsenal and Luka Modric at Man United?
  - 9 hours ago 17 Jan 19, 10:59am -
• newApologetic Kyrie sought advice from LeBron
  In the wake of his pointed criticism of the Celtics' young players, Kyrie Irving said Wednesday that he called LeBron James to apologize for how he behaved as a young teammate in Cleveland and for not "seeing the big picture."
  - 14 hours ago 17 Jan 19, 5:56am -
• newYears of sorrow haven't taken everything from Rams CB Nickell Robey-Coleman
  The Rams' nickel corner lost his infant son five days before facing the Chiefs. He hasn't missed a game and hasn't let tragedy stifle his spirit.
  - 16 hours ago 17 Jan 19, 4:01am -
• newHe's on fire: James Harden's streak by the numbers
  The reigning MVP is single-handedly carrying the Houston Rockets with a series of epic offensive outputs not seen since the likes of Wilt Chamberlain.
  - 16 hours ago 17 Jan 19, 3:34am -
• newDeMarcus Cousins: 'I'm back, and I'm not looking back'
  In advance of his Warriors debut, the four-time All-Star sat down with ESPN's Rachel Nichols to discuss his injury, his tumultuous career and the talent overload in Oakland.
  - 16 hours ago 17 Jan 19, 3:25am -
• newCody Rhodes on the origins and future of AEW
  All Elite Wrestling has the professional wrestling business buzzing, and Cody Rhodes -- one of the key players in the new Khan family-backed promotion -- has a lot to say about AEW's origins and future plans.
  - 17 hours ago 17 Jan 19, 2:44am -
• newEx-NFLer Martin to go to trial over social post
  Former Dolphins offensive lineman Jonathan Martin will have to go to trial to face felony charges resulting from a threatening post on his Instagram account.
  - 18 hours ago 17 Jan 19, 2:08am -
• newMLS Hot Stove: Is Almiron leaving Atlanta?
  Atlanta might have a Designated Player problem if one of their stars doesn't complete a move to England, while two Mexico stars are in limbo in LA.
  - 20 hours ago 17 Jan 19, 12:10am -
• newPicking offseason priorities for NFL teams drafting in the top 10
  What should Kliff Kingsbury focus on first this offseason? We helped out the new Cardinals coach and the rest of the league's worst teams.
  - 21 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 11:03pm -
• newJennings wants title shot ... but he's willing to wait for it
  Heavyweight title contender Bryant Jennings faces Oscar Rivas on Friday and hopes he'll receive a title opportunity against either Deontay Wilder or Anthony Joshua. That, however, could take a little time.
  - 22 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 9:57pm -
• newJennings vs. Rivas on ESPN+: How to watch
  Looking to watch the heavyweight fight between Bryant Jennings and Oscar Rivas on ESPN+ on Friday? Here's how to do it.
  - 22 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 9:57pm -
• newNHL Power Rankings after Week 15: Bar trivia for all 31 teams
  The Lightning continue their reign at No. 1. Plus, who has the most Canadian provinces represented on their roster? Which team is heaviest? And much more.
  - 22 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 9:45pm -
• new'He's from Krypton or something': Steven Adams is the NBA world's strongest man
  OKC's big man is a physical relic of the past who will grind possessions in the paint and overpower you to get there.
  - 23 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 9:07pm -
• newPost-fight show: The crew breaks down all the winners and losers
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  - 23 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 8:33pm -
• newHow Jalen Hurts fits in Lincoln Riley's QB factory
  Following Heisman winners Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray, Hurts inherits a potent Sooners offense that has the potential to challenge Alabama and Tua Tagovailoa.
  - 24 hours ago 16 Jan 19, 8:04pm -
• Main card at 10 p.m. ET, Saturday on ESPN+: Cejudo-Dillashaw and more
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• Prelims at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
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• Early prelims at 6 p.m. ET, Saturday on ESPN+: Edwards, Neal and more
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• Pre-fight show: The crew breaks down the card
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• Ariel & The Bad Guy Live: Official weigh-ins, 9 a.m. ET, Friday on ESPN+
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• The myth of the Patriots' underdog status
  Tom Brady wants us to think that no one believes in him. That's true, unless you ask any of his fans, supporters in the game and the media, or the millions who've already crowned him the GOAT.
  - 1 day ago 16 Jan 19, 3:25pm -
• OTL: Football facing growing insurance issue
  From the NFL to rec leagues, football is facing a stark new threat: An evaporating insurance market that is fundamentally altering the sport's economics, squeezing and even killing off programs faced with higher costs and a scarcity of available cove…
  - 1 day ago 16 Jan 19, 3:24pm -
• Too-early college football 2019 All-America team
  Trevor or Tua? Tua or Trevor? Quarterback is only the start of the debates for this early look at next season's All-America team.
  - 2 days ago 15 Jan 19, 8:00pm -
• Reigning champ UCI tops College League of Legends Week 1 rankings
  Reigning College League of Legends champion University of California-Irvine tops the first ESPN College League of Legends Coaches Poll.
  - 20 days ago 28 Dec 18, 8:54pm -