Does the U.S. have a leadership problem?
Ten players wore the captain's armband in 18 matches for the U.S. in 2019. Is any player ready to step up and hold this group accountable? Read more
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Bye-bye, ‘Baby Shark’: Saluting the Parra craze that helped save the Nats
With Gerardo Parra off to Japan, we look back at the mania created by his walk-up song that helped push the Nats to the World Series. Read more
NHL Power Rankings: 1-31 poll, plus unsung heroes on every team
For the second straight week, we have a new team on top. Plus, these players should get more attention for their 2019-20 production. Read more
Tales from college football coaches’ live radio shows
Wedding proposals. Arguments. Phone calls from the governor. A guy known as 'Evil Twin.' Everything is in play during a coach's live radio show, a unique college football staple. Read more
See the best and worst of the NBA’s new City jerseys
After weeks of leaks and hints, multiple NBA teams officially unveiled their City jerseys for 2019-20, some of which will look familiar, while others look completely different. Read more
See the best and worst of the NBA’s new City jerseys
After weeks of leaks and hints, multiple NBA teams officially unveiled their City jerseys for 2019-20, some of which will look familiar, while others look completely different. Read more
The ESPN Daily: Soccer’s best of the best, the destiny of Kawhi and Paul George, and a fateful near-knockout
A daily rundown of the top stories in sports. Read more
Riot Korea fines Griffin, bans team’s former director and coach from LCK
Riot Korea announced $85,000 in penalties for Griffin and banned former coach Kim Dae-ho and former director Cho Gyu-nam following an investigation of the team. Read more
Can the XFL really make spring football work? How its draft showed the way
The XFL is seeking parity over pageantry, and the approach was on full display at its two-day October draft. Can it work? Read more
Inside Spurs’ wild day: How Mourinho replaced Pochettino
It took 11 hours to end a five-and-a-half year coaching era and begin a new one. Here's why, and how, Tottenham dumped Pochettino for Mourinho. Read more