Rookie watch: Bucky Irving running away as top rookie RB

NFL Week 12 big questions and takeaways: wild endings, huge upsets and division-race shake-ups

Our reporters react to all the action, answer lingering questions coming out of each game and detail everything else you need to know for every team.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:21:14

Barkley's career night intensifies talk of RB for MVP

Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley had a career night against the Rams, posting 302 scrimmage yards and a pair of rushing touchdowns, both of which went for 70-plus yards. Afterward, the Eagles fans in L.A. showered him with chants of "MVP!"

Published: 2024-11-25 14:29:07

'Soft' served: Giants players rip effort after loss

Several Giants players said the team played "soft" in a 30-7 blowout loss at home to the Buccaneers.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:29:07

Sources: Kikuchi, Angels agree to 3-year deal

Left-handed starter Yusei Kikuchi is in agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on a three-year, $63 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:29:08

Mahomes wants 'blowouts' after another walk-off

Patrick Mahomes said he "would love to win a game [before] the very last play'' after the Chiefs beat the Panthers on a field goal as time expired Sunday.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:29:07

49ers 'embarrassed' in 28-point loss to Packers

The 49ers lost to the Packers by 28 points on Sunday, the franchise's largest margin of defeat in 74 meetings with Green Bay. Said linebacker Fred Warner: "This is probably one of the worst ones I've been a part of."

Published: 2024-11-25 14:29:07

Source: Raiders lose Minshew to broken collarbone

Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew suffered a season-ending broken collarbone Sunday against the Broncos, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter, confirming an NFL Network report.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:29:07

UCLA stops South Carolina's 43-game win streak

Fifth-ranked UCLA stunned No. 1 South Carolina 77-62 on Sunday, ending the Gamecocks' overall 43-game winning streak and their run of 33 consecutive road victories, giving the Bruins their first win over a No. 1 team in program history after 21 tries.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:29:07

Bears' Santos takes blame for 'stink' with blocks

Like the Packers last week, the Vikings said they saw an opportunity to block Bears kicker Cairo Santos, who said he took the blame for "the stink" on the field goal unit.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:29:07

Inside Cowboys-Commanders wild fourth quarter

It was special teams bedlam on Sunday, as Dallas topped Washington in an NFC East classic.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:20:18

How UCLA stunned South Carolina -- and how high the Bruins might climb in the rankings

UCLA was 0-20 against the nation's No. 1 team. South Carolina hadn't lost in 43 games. The Bruins ended both streaks Sunday.

Published: 2024-11-25 13:17:21

Surprise ROY? Repeat MVPs? Expert picks for NBA early-season awards

Our NBA insiders break down their choices for the six major awards based on players' and coaches' performances one month into the 2024-25 NBA season.

Published: 2024-11-25 13:35:48

Harbaugh vs. Harbaugh: Ravens-Chargers clash reignites a lifelong competition

For the Baltimore and Los Angeles coaches, the "Monday Night Football" matchup marks their first matchup since Super Bowl XLVII.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:19:36

How Justin Herbert has come out of his shell in 2024

Herbert's leadership has evolved in his first year under Jim Harbaugh, and it's helped the Chargers.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:19:36

Rookie watch: Bucky Irving running away as top rookie RB

Bucky Irving had his best game as a pro, but that wasn't the only big storyline for NFL rookies in Week 12.

Published: 2024-11-25 13:22:20

AP poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team?

The new AP Top 25 poll is out. Here's what's ahead for every team in the rankings.

Published: 2024-11-25 13:53:12

Fourth F1 title pushed Verstappen to his limits

For much of 2024, Max Verstappen's car was not the fastest. That he is champion is testament to his talent.

Published: 2024-11-25 00:37:20

Man City humbled by Spurs, Barcelona's wake-up call, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend

Man City's latest loss has the club scrambling for answers, but if anyone can turn things around, it's them. PLUS: Barcelona get a wake-up call of their own vs. Celta Vigo.

Published: 2024-11-25 13:47:12

VAR Review: Why Nørgaard saw red; incident-packed Southampton-Liverpool game

Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week, but how are decisions made, and are they correct?

Published: 2024-11-25 13:47:12

Vini Jr. injured for Madrid vs Liverpool in UCL

Real Madrid have confirmed that forward Vinícius Júnior has sustained an injury to his left hamstring that will see him miss the team's crunch UEFA Champions League league stage trip to Liverpool.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:32:14

Salah on Liverpool future: 'More out than in'

Mohamed Salah has said he is yet to receive a formal contract offer from Liverpool, adding that he is "more out than in" regarding whether he will stay at the club next season.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:32:15

Amorim: Man Utd set for long period of suffering

Rúben Amorim said Manchester United will have to "suffer for a long period" before his methods help the club enjoy success again after a 1-1 draw at Ipswich Town denied the new head coach a debut win in his first game in charge.

Published: 2024-11-25 13:41:00

Ipswich vs Man United: VAR stopped by fire alarm

VAR was temporarily suspended during Manchester United's clash at Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Sunday after a fire alarm sounded at its Stockley Park control centre.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:32:14

Barça's Putellas to miss three weeks with injury

Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas has been ruled out for around three weeks with a calf injury, the Catalan club have confirmed.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:32:14

Galaxy hit 6 to rout Loons; Sounders next in West

Gabriel Pec, Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic each scored twice -- with one goal in each half -- and the LA Galaxy earned a 6-2 victory over visiting Minnesota United FC in Sunday's Western Conference semifinal.

Published: 2024-11-25 14:20:22

Madrid click after position swap for Mbappé, Vini

Carlo Ancelotti praised Kylian Mbappé's performance after the Real Madrid forward scored from a new, left-sided role in their 3-0 LaLiga win at Leganés on Sunday.

Published: 2024-11-25 13:32:17

Orlando advances in MLS after Pride win NWSL

Ramiro Enrique scored his first playoff goal six minutes before halftime and Orlando City SC set a new franchise high-water mark with a 1-0 victory over visiting Atlanta United FC in Sunday's Eastern Conference semifinal.

Published: 2024-11-25 13:12:08