Sources: Zion Williamson (hamstring) not close to returning - ESPN
Pelicans star Zion Williamson is not close to returning to the court despite undergoing multiple treatments for his left hamstring injury, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
49ers QB Brock Purdy out vs. Packers; Brandon Allen to start - ESPN
The 49ers will start Brandon Allen at quarterback Sunday against th Packers in place of an injured Brock Purdy, coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday.
Connor Bedard frustrated amid early sophomore slump - ESPN
Mired in an 11-game stretch without a goal, Blackhawks star Connor Bedard is looking for answers to a drop-off in his scoring pace.
Inter Miami 'fully expect' Lionel Messi stay beyond 2025 - ESPN
Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said Friday that he expects Lionel Messi will continue to form part of the team through the 2026 Major League Soccer season.
Aaron Judge giving free agent Juan Soto space to make choice - ESPN
Aaron Judge has been in Juan Soto's shoes before and said he's going to give his Yankees teammate space to make his own decision when it comes to free agency.
Civil jury in Ireland says McGregor sexually assaulted woman - ESPN
A civil jury in Ireland has found that mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying.
Giants granting Daniel Jones' request, will cut QB - ESPN
The Giants are granting Daniel Jones' request to be released, saying the sides mutually agreed that it "would be best for him and for the team" to move on.
Broncos-Chargers game in Week 16 flexed to Thursday night - ESPN
The Chargers have had their Week 16 home game against the Broncos flexed from Sunday, Dec. 22, to Thursday night, Dec. 19.
2025 NFL mock draft: Predicting all 32 first-round picks - ESPN
An early run on receivers? Four QBs in the first round? A trade for the top pick? Matt Miller projects the opening 32 selections of April's draft.
