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As the traditional Lions and Cowboys games wrap up, make sure you leave room for another serving. The NFL’s Thanksgiving slate will close with a crucial divisional battle between the 49ers and Seahawks, as Seattle tries to bounce back from a disappointing loss to the Rams. The Seahawks were one of the NFL’s best stories

California high school football heads into the Thanksgiving weekend with an all-time Super 25 matchup headlining the Southern Section championship game. St. John John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) vs. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.). No. 3 vs. No. 5. Los Angeles Coliseum. The track record of both teams needs little—if any—rehashing among high school football circles. Each

Andrew Lopez, ESPNNov 22, 2023, 09:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN ANTONIO — Spurs coach Gregg Popovich grabbed the PA announcer’s microphone during Wednesday night’s game against the LA Clippers and asked the home fans to stop booing while former Spurs standout Kawhi Leonard shot a pair of free throws. Leonard stepped to the

Eight nations will meet in Malaga, Spain to decide who is the 2023 Davis Cup champion. Some of the world’s best players including Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Felix Auger-Aliassime will spearhead their countries. The Sporting News has all the details on the players picked for each nation’s team. MORE: Who is the world No.1 in

Participation in high school sports had declined in recent years, with much of the blame cast toward the pandemic’s grip that suffocated the normalcy in American culture.  But the numbers in 2023 are showing positive trends, a rise that has not been seen in high school sports since 1995. According to a study conducted by Lending

Associated Press Nov 22, 2023, 01:38 AM ET Open Extended Reactions HONOLULU — Oso Ighodaro had 21 points and nine rebounds as No. 4 Marquette routed No. 1 Kansas 73-59 on Tuesday night in the Maui Invitational semifinals. The early-season clash of top-five teams with national title hopes ended up being one-sided. The Golden Eagles

Bryce James is heading back to the high school where he spent the last two seasons. The three-star guard, who is the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is heading back home. On Tuesday, Bryce James officially unenrolled from Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks, California) and intends to re-enroll at Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, California). The junior

Two South American giants reeling from injuries and poor results meet at the famed Maracana in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday with far more on the line than they thought. Both Brazil and Argentina are coming off losses in their previous match, an incredible rarity for two teams that both navigated 2022 qualification

Tim McManus Close Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2016 after covering the Eagles for Philadelphia Magazine’s Birds 24/7, a site he helped create, since 2010. You can follow him on Twitter @Tim_McManus. Adam Teicher Close Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer Covered Chiefs for

Elite high school wide receiver prospect Jeremiah Smith has been growing a large fan base. With his combination of speed, athleticism, strength, and hands, he has risen up the rankings and become the No. 1 recruit on the 247Sports Composite. Even top athletes have taken notice of the Ohio State commit. LeBron James, an outspoken

ESPN News Services Nov 20, 2023, 08:34 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins blasted the New York Jets for having “very disrespectful players” after his involvement in a postgame altercation Sunday in the tunnel at Highmark Stadium. Dawkins and New York defensive lineman Micheal Clemons got into a skirmish that

An all-time two-point conversion stop leads the way for the USA TODAY HSS staff’s picks for “Stars of the Week,” with another Trey’Dez Green appearance headlining a four-pack of incredible plays from the offensive side of the ball. – Tyler Morgan, Central Catholic (Ohio) – George Roberts III, Treasure Coast (Fla.) – Jordan Lyle, St.

On the field, Week 11 wasn’t one for the Bears to be proud of. Off the field, Chicago just keeps moving up. The Bears not only remained in position for the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft with the Panthers suffering their ninth loss of the season, but Chicago’s collapse against the Lions

David Hale, ESPN Staff WriterNov 18, 2023, 05:25 PM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. Open Extended Reactions A few things folks in Louisville know without any doubt: Bourbon is delicious, horses are raised to race, and Papa John’s cinnamon pull-apart is an underrated addition to any

No. 7 Penn State meets No. 3 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium on Saturday in a battle of unbeaten teams in the first of a three-act play that will decide the Big Ten East champion.  The Nittany Lions (6-0), Buckeyes (6-0) and No. 2 Michigan (7-0) will participate in those blockbuster matchups. The three top-10

The Sierra Canyon Trailblazers (Chatsworth, Calif.), in their first year playing in the highest division of the California Interscholastic Federation South Section, found out what other teams have been dealing with for years: One doesn’t just beat Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.). Sierra Canyon’s season came to an end on Friday, as the Trailblazers lost

Veteran Bruins forward Milan Lucic was placed on a leave of absence by the team after he was reportedly arrested following a domestic incident Saturday morning. WCVB 5 in Boston reported early Saturday, Lucic was arrested for a domestic incident, though it noted the situation is not immediately clear. Lucic, 35, is in his 17th

Nov 17, 2023, 02:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will not play again this season after suffering a torn ligament in his right wrist, coach Zac Taylor announced Friday. Burrow was injured during the Bengals’ 34-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, though the NFL is investigating the team’s