What’s Next: Tigers Make Splash With Framber Valdez As Tarik Skubal Decision Looms
By signing Framber Valdez, the Tigers have one of MLB's best pitching duos as long as Tarik Skubal remains in Detroit.
Tom Izzo Threatens To Bench Michigan State Star Jeremy Fears 'If He Plays That Way'
Tom Izzo's won't tolerate Jeremy Fears Jr. if he's playing dirty.
4 Takeaways From NASCAR's Clash: Ryan Preece's Big Breakthrough
Ryan Preece survived a chaotic Clash on Wednesday, capturing his first career Cup victory in what turned out to be a marathon race.
2026 MLB Free Agent Signings, Trades: Framber Valdez Signs $115 Million Deal With Tigers
Keeping tabs on all of MLB's notable free agency signings, trades, and extensions ahead of the 2026 season.
Women's College Basketball 2025-26 Undefeated Teams Tracker: UConn Wins 40th Straight
Here are the women's college basketball teams that are still undefeated in the 2025-2026 season.
Minnesota Shocks No. 10 Michigan State, Handing Spartans 2nd Straight Loss
Minnesota upset No. 10 Michigan State, handing the Spartans their second straight loss, and the Golden Gophers third win over a ranked opponent.
College Football Offseason Buzz: Rebels QB Trinidad Chambliss Denied Waiver Appeal
The college football news cycle never stops. With that in mind, here's a tracker of offseason buzz across the sport.
Framber Valdez Reportedly Signs Three-Year, $115 Million Deal With Tigers
Framber Valdez, the highest-rated starting pitcher in free agency, has signed a three-year, $115 million deal with the Detroit Tigers.
Lionel Messi's Argentina To Set Up Base In Kansas City For 2026 World Cup
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Argentine National Team, led by Lionel Scaloni, will be based in Kansas City for much of the competition.
Mr. January: USA's Weston McKennie Wins Juventus Honors. Will It Land New Deal?
USA star Weston McKennie's standout January earned him Juventus' Player of the Month award but contract negotiations remain unresolved.
'A True Captain:' France Coach Defends Kylian Mbappe Ahead Of World Cup
France coach Didier Deschamps has launched a passionate defense of Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe.
Bring On Arsenal! Manchester City Beat Newcastle, Book Carabao Cup Final At Wembley
Manchester City ran riot against Newcastle to rubber-stamp their place in the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal.
Vinicius Junior Back To Brazil? Flamengo Boss Jokes At Eyeing Real Madrid Star
Flamengo's sporting director has jokingly suggested that Vinicius Junior is next on his transfer wishlist following the return of Lucas Paqueta.
Is Cristiano Ronaldo Still On 'Strike' As Saudi Soccer Thrown Into Chaos?
Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence following reports he has gone on strike at Al-Nassr.
Who has the edge in Seahawks-Patriots? Barnwell previews every possible angle of Super Bowl LX
Can Drake Maye hit enough big plays? Which Sam Darnold will show up? And will defense define this Super Bowl matchup? Let's go deep on Seahawks-Patriots.
Who makes Mike Macdonald's defense so good? Seahawks to watch in Super Bowl LX
Devon Witherspoon, DeMarcus Lawrence and Nick Emmanwori are crucial players on Seattle's defense.
Sources: Dubs deal Kuminga, Hield for Porzingis
The Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, sources told ESPN, unofficially putting an end to Golden State's pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Izzo threatens to bench Fears after critical tech
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo called out star guard Jeremy Fears after he was accused of employ dirty tactics for the second straight game, this time earning a critical technical foul in a 76-73 loss to Minnesota.
Virus wave delays Finland-Canada hockey opener
The Finland women's hockey team had its opening game against Canada postponed due to a stomach virus depleting the roster.
NCAA denies appeal for Ole Miss QB Chambliss
The NCAA has denied Ole Miss' appeal for Trinidad Chambliss' sixth-year eligibility waiver, which will direct his fight to play college football in 2026 to state court.
BYU coach hurt by another anti-Mormon chant
BYU coach Kevin Young shared his disappointment over the anti-Mormon chants that could be heard from the Oklahoma State student section during the No. 16 Cougars' upset loss to the Cowboys.
Sources: Lonzo to become free agent after trade
The Jazz have acquired Lonzo Ball in a three-team trade with the Cavaliers and Hawks but are expected to waive the veteran guard and allow him to become a free agent, sources told ESPN.
Portland, led by injured coach, stuns No. 6 Zags
Portland pulled off one of the biggest upsets in school history Wednesday night, an 87-80 stunner over No. 6 Gonzaga that came just days after coach Shantay Legans tore his Achilles in practice.
Sources: Tigers land Valdez for 3 years, $115M
Framber Valdez and the Tigers are in agreement on a three-year, $115 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, the highest average annual value ever for a left-handed pitcher.
✨ Top 10 MLB prospect rankings for every team
Who is rising in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.
NBA trade buzz: Live updates and intel on deadline day
Kristaps Porzingis is headed to the Warriors, and Giannis is not. Catch up on what we're hearing from insiders before the 3 p.m. ET deadline.
AD is a Wizard?! Grading the trade and who came out on top
Kevin Pelton breaks down what's next for the Wizards and the Mavericks.
How Laila Edwards carved her own path as USA Hockey's first Black player
Laila Edwards, a standout at Wisconsin, is ready for her Olympic debut as USA Hockey's first Black player.
What makes Abbey Murphy one of the most exciting players in hockey
From highlight-reel assists and goals, and physical play, there is no one quite like the Minnesota star.
Power Rankings: Will Arizona, UConn, Michigan, Duke stay top 5 after this week?
An upcoming week of tough matchups could result in a shakeup of teams at the top of the rankings.
Ranking the top 12 men's Coach of the Year contenders at midseason
From Fred Hoiberg and the turnaround he's authored at Nebraska to usual suspects, see who made the short list.
Wetzel: Standing on the brink of anything-goes NCAA eligibility
By not controlling who is eligible, the NCAA is losing the ability to function as an organizing athletic body.
Power Rankings: Can Texas exact revenge and snap LSU's win streak?
The Tigers seek to sweep a key series in the SEC, but the Longhorns look to avenge their loss in Baton Rouge from last month.
Olney and Passan's MLB offseason lessons -- and what they mean for baseball's future
From more outrage over MLB's top spenders to what to make of deals that never happened, here's what we learned this winter.
NHL Awards Watch: Kucherov gaining on MacKinnon for MVP?
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races as some new names have entered the conversation for the Hart and Vezina.
NHL trade grades: Who comes out ahead in Artemi Panarin trade?
Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
Super Bowl LX: Seahawks-Patriots marks latest rematch in big game
This year marks the 10th different repeat Super Bowl matchup and the fourth the New England Patriots are involved in themselves.
An epic halftime and Manning's farewell: Revisiting Levi's Stadium's last Super Bowl
Cam Newton vs. Peyton Manning was among the notable items from the last time the Bay Area hosted the big game.
High school stories of 11 Super Bowl stars -- and two coaches
Find out what Sam Darnold, Drake Maye, Cooper Kupp, TreVeyon Henderson and others were like before the NFL.
Sixty bets for Super Bowl 60
We navigated the thousands of bets being offered for Super Bowl LX and narrowed it down to our 60 favorite from 10 different categories.
Ghostbusters: Back Sam Darnold, Seahawks to exorcise some demons in Super Bowl LX
Liz Loza advises not to underestimate the revenge factor as Seattle faces its New England demons.
Wrexham have Premier League in sight, just five years after Reynolds and Mac takeover
Feb. 9 marks five years since Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac completed their Wrexham takeover and already, they're on track for promotion to the Premier League.
Re-ranking the Premier League: Who's up? Who's down?
Man United are finally good, somehow Arsenal got even better, and what happened to Crystal Palace?
Road to $1M paydays: How WNBA salaries evolved with each CBA
For the first time, a $1 million base salary is expected in the new WNBA CBA, and the cap could see a 230% increase.
Who you calling old? At the 2026 Olympics, age is just a number
Lindsey Vonn, Nick Goepper, Gus Kenworthy and Maddy Schaffrick are in their golden years at the 2026 Olympics. Just don't call them old.
NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up ahead of trade deadline
Which players are under the most pressure and where all 30 teams rank a day before the Thursday trade deadline.
Ryan Preece overcomes sleet, cautions to win The Clash
Ryan Preece is the winner of NASCAR's season-opening exhibition, The Clash.
12 teams that improved their 2026 CFP chances with their roster moves
With signing day closing many team's personnel moves, we look at the teams ready to make long postseason runs.
Wemby's minutes restriction, KAT's new offensive role, and more
A look around the league reveals the latest trends, from Victor Wembanyama's minute restriction to Karl-Anthony Towns' changing offensive role, and more.
From Harden and JJJ to Vucevic: Fantasy reaction to the latest NBA trades
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody provide fantasy reactions as trades go down leading up to the trade deadline.
Men's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Stevenson moves up, shakes up the top 10
Shakur Stevenson's victory over Teofimo Lopez Jr. vaulted him up the list, but just how high did he climb? Here are the latest ESPN pound-for-pound rankings.
Transfer rumors, news: Sterling in Napoli talks after ending Chelsea contract
Raheem Sterling is in talks to join Napoli, while Barcelona and Real Madrid eye Tottenham's Cristian Romero. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Prosecutor Fired After Voicing Frustration With Immigration Caseload - The New York Times
Justice Department released 3 million pages of Epstein files. What did we learn? - NPR
Dems embrace "law and order" in ICE shutdown fight - Axios
ICE can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's risk of escape, judge rules - NPR
Maxine Waters’ ‘Can you shut him up’ moment with Scott Bessent, explained - CNN
Steve Bannon calls for Trump to deploy ICE and military troops to polling sites - Politico
Spanberger takes further steps to remove Virginia from ICE operations - The Washington Post
House rejects D.C. tax changes, potentially costing the city $600M in revenue - The Washington Post
Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year - AP News
Dutch Queen Joins the Military - The New York Times
Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia - BBC
Ukrainians Defy Russia’s Attempts to Freeze Them Into Submission - Bloomberg
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SPLM/A-IO confirms ‘tactical’ withdrawal as SSPDF claims victory in Jonglei - Sudans Post
Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says - CNBC
Peloton posts weak holiday quarter after splashy product overhaul fails to land - CNBC
Where billionaires' investment firms placed their bets in January - CNBC
Where billionaires' investment firms placed their bets in January CNBC
Asian Stocks to Fall as Tech-Led Drop Gains Pace: Markets Wrap - Bloomberg
Samsung ends software support for Galaxy S21 series - 9to5Google
Pokémon To Kick Off 30th Anniversary Celebrations At The Super Bowl - Nintendo Life
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Today, 5th February 2026 - Nintendo Life
System76's COSMIC Desktop Planning Vulkan Renderer, Improved Gaming Experience - Phoronix
Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half-time show - The Guardian
Sean Baker, Michelle Yeoh's New Film 'Sandiwara' to Premiere at Berlin - Variety
Jimmy Kimmel Hints ‘Melania’ Box Office Was a ‘Rigged Outcome’ - The New York Times
Ryan Preece wins Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray amid winter weather - NASCAR.com
A win on Sunday would give Mike Vrabel a first-year turnaround like no NFL coach, ever - NBC Sports
Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026: Predicting five modern-era player inductees - NFL.com
Cavs clobber Clippers, 124-91, in ‘weird’ game with Darius Garland seated courtside - Cleveland.com
Enormous Pair of Deep-Earth Hot ‘Blobs’ Shape Earth’s Magnetic Field, Scientists Say - Gizmodo
How to use the moon on Feb. 4 to plan your view of March's total lunar eclipse - Space
A new comet was just discovered. Will it be visible in broad daylight? - The Conversation
Terahertz microscope reveals the motion of superconducting electrons - Phys.org
Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina - WIRED
Calls to shut down Texas ICE facility for children grow amid measles outbreak - The Guardian
The Silent Signs Of Heart Disease All Women Need To Know About - MindBodyGreen
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Border czar Homan says feds will withdraw 700 law enforcement personnel
Since federal immigration agents fatally shot a man in Minnesota, the state's top corrections official told CBS News there have been "conversations" with the federal government
Criminals plot to sack Super Bowl fans for a loss with these online scams
Lawmakers are warning Americans to beware the many financial scams linked to Super Bowl LX, from fake betting sites to counterfeit tickets.
What are today's mortgage interest rates: February 5, 2026?
Want to purchase a home or refinance your existing one? These are the mortgage interest rates to know right now.
Inside the security for Super Bowl LX
The New England Patriots will take on the Seattle Seahawks for Super Bowl LX on Sunday. But beyond the game, 35 law enforcement agencies are responsible for securing the event as the Bay Area is expected to host around 90,000 visitors. Kris Van Cleave reports.
What are today's mortgage and mortgage refinance interest rates?
Knowing today's mortgage rates can help new homebuyers and homeowners looking to lock in a good deal.
What is the price of silver today?
Silver can play a critical role in a diversified portfolio. Here's how much it costs per ounce right now.
What is the price of gold today?
Understanding the pricing trends and dynamics of the gold market is crucial for making sound financial choices.
Timeline of the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom
Authorities say they have not identified any suspects or persons of interest in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. Jonathan Vigliotti breaks down the moments that led up to her vanishing and what we've learned since. Anna Schecter also joins with more analysis.
Former FBI agent breaks down Guthrie family's plea and potential ransom note
Former FBI agent Katherine Schweit discusses the Guthrie family's message to their missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, and her potential abductor, as well as what we know about a possible ransom note and what's next in the investigation.
Georgia army veteran faces deportation after 50 years in U.S.
A Covington Army veteran facing deportation after more than 50 years in the U.S. could be removed this week.
Nancy Guthrie's children tell possible abductor: "Please, reach out to us"
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
Trump "deploying all resources" to get Savannah Guthrie's mom home
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Washington Post begins sweeping layoffs as it scales back news coverage
Former WaPo executive editor Martin Baron told CBS News the paper's coverage will be "dramatically diminished" because of the job cuts.
Trump says Minneapolis shootings "should have not happened," considers expanding ICE operations
In an Oval Office interview with NBC News, President Trump said "maybe we can use a little bit of a softer touch" when asked about what he learned from the ICE operation in Minneapolis. Mr. Trump also addressed the two fatal shootings, saying they shouldn't have happened and revealed he's considering sending ICE to five more cities.
Chrysler recalls more than 450,000 vehicles whose brakes could fail
Chrysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles with improperly designed trailer tow modules whose trailer lights may not work and that have trailer brakes that could fail, officials say.
Savannah Guthrie's family says "we need you to come home" in message to missing mother
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings said in an emotional video to their mother Nancy Guthrie, who went missing over the weekend, "if you're listening, we need you to come home. We miss you." They also issued a plea to whoever may be holding the 84-year-old for her safe return.
France seizes 4 tons of cocaine in Pacific, intercepts drug boat in Caribbean
France's navy seized 4.24 tons of cocaine from a ship in the south Pacific and also intercepted a boat trafficking cocaine in the Caribbean, officials said.
Dutch queen joins army as a reservist citing national security concerns
The Netherlands' Queen Maxima wants to contribute to her country's safety, the royal family says, as Europe's defense anxieties deepen.
2 killed in police helicopter crash at active shooting scene in Arizona
A police helicopter crashed near the scene of what authorities in Flagstaff, Arizona called "an active officer-involved shooting investigation," according to police in Page, Arizona.
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Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates won't be made anymore
Minute Maid's parent company, Coca-Cola, says it's ending production of its frozen juice concentrates, including orange juice.
Sneak peek: The Rx Defense
ALL NEW: A Texas teenager shoots two of his friends. He says a popular acne medication made him do it. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports Saturday, Feb. 7 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City prompts dozens of evacuations
Crews are battling a large fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night.
Wildfire smoke pollution linked to 24,100 U.S. deaths per year, study finds
"Our message is: Wildfire smoke is very dangerous. It is an increasing threat to human health," said a study author.
The notable names in the Epstein files
A slew of notable individuals appear in the latest Justice Department release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
Last arms control treaty limiting U.S., Russian nuclear weapons expires
The last remaining nuclear treaty between the U.S. and Russia has expired, ending decades of arms control between the two countries with the largest nuclear arsenals.
2026 Winter Olympics: Athletes, events and milestones by the numbers
The 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing thousands of athletes from around the world together for more than two weeks of competition — and the Games are a gold mine for statistics.
2/4: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump says U.S. should move on from Epstein investigation; Pediatric cancer bill becomes law after years of delays
Colorado Dems demand answers on ICE "death cards," alleged fake traffic stops
Some Democratic Colorado lawmakers are demanding answers after reports that "death cards" were left in the vehicles of people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and over claims that immigration agents used fake traffic stops to detain them.
Boat crew tosses 115 kilos of cocaine in Pacific while fleeing Colombian navy
The seizure was announced on the same day that Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with President Trump at the White House.