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Source: Angels in talks to buy out Rendon deal

The Angels and Anthony Rendon are in talks about buying out the final year of his seven-year, $245M contract, a source told ESPN. The third baseman is expected to retire.

QB Smith apologizes for obscene gesture to fans

Geno Smith apologized for making an obscene gesture toward fans as he walked off the field following a 24-10 loss to the Browns on Sunday. It's the second time he has made such a gesture toward fans since joining Las Vegas.

Slot not worried about job as L'pool crisis deepens

Arne Slot has said he is "not worried" about his position at Liverpool despite his team's bruising defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League.

Sources: Kelly officially fired by LSU without cause

The posturing over Brian Kelly's $54 million buyout from LSU is over, sources told ESPN, as the school sent him a letter Wednesday saying it is officially terminating him without cause.

Sources: Jays, Cease reach 7-year, $210M deal

Right-hander Dylan Cease, who has made at least 32 starts in each of the past five seasons, reached a seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.

Faulk expected to land Southern job, sources say

Former NFL star and current Colorado RBs coach Marshall Faulk is expected to become head coach at Southern University, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Center Ragnow ends retirement to return to Lions

Frank Ragnow, a four-time Pro Bowler for the Lions, is ending his five-month retirement and returning to play for Detroit.

🎥 Action! Ranking top sports movies since 2000

A national Seton Hall poll crowns America's favorite modern sports movie.

Shedeur 'not comfortable,' wants to remain QB1

Shedeur Sanders said he's "not comfortable" as he prepares for his second start Sunday against the 49ers.

Okla. juco hoops player dies from game injury

Ethan Dietz, a sophomore basketball player at Connors State College in Oklahoma, died Tuesday from an injury suffered during a game Saturday in Texas.

Chiefs RG Smith among trio ruled out vs. Cowboys

The Chiefs ruled out three key contributors in right guard Trey Smith, tight end Noah Gray and cornerback Chris Roland-Wallace ahead of their Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Cowboys.

Busy Broncos reach deals with Wattenberg, Roach

The Broncos have agreed to contract extensions with center Luke Wattenberg and defensive tackle Malcolm Roach, sources confirmed to ESPN.

NCAA pitches shorter transfer windows for hoops

The Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Oversight committees have proposed that the notification-of-transfer windows open for 15 days following the conclusion of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments.

NFL special football to honor U.S. 250th birthday

The NFL will commemorate the United States' 250th birthday with specially embossed footballs and field markings.

MLB offseason survey: 16 execs predict free agency, blockbuster trades and more

We surveyed the sport on the biggest free agents and top trade candidates as baseball's hot stove heats up.

How a legendary historian is quietly fueling OKC's championship rise

As OKC GM Sam Presti formed a Thunder team built for a dynasty, he was inspired by a man who has been working on the same project for more than 50 years.

Luka, LeBron, Reaves combine for 99 to sink Clips

Luka Doncic had 43 points and fell one rebound shy of a triple-double, Austin Reaves had 31 points and LeBron James had 25 to lead the Lakers past the Clippers for their fifth straight win.

Sources: CSU expected to hire UConn's Mora

Colorado State is expected to make UConn coach Jim Mora the school's next head coach, sources said.

Week 14 Anger Index: Why BYU, Notre Dame and others should be mad

The five teams that have the most to be upset about over the latest CFP ranking.

Vols, amid 'chatter' over schedule, topple Houston

Having heard the "chatter that we hadn't played anybody," Rick Barnes' 17th-ranked Volunteers took down No. 3 Houston at the Players Era tournament on Tuesday and avenged their loss to the Cougars in last season's Elite Eight.