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An ESPN Monday Night Football logo is viewed on a broadcast camera before an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Kansas City Chiefs, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
ESPN closes deal for NFL Network, rights for RedZone which gives the NFL a stake in the network
ESPN has finalized its purchase of NFL Network and other league digital assets after receiving approval from government regulators.
 
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez smiles during a news conference to announce his contract extension in Cleveland, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
José Ramírez said it was important to remain in Cleveland after signing $175 million, 7-year deal
José Ramírez has signed $175 million, seven-year contract with the Cleveland Guardians. This deal likely fulfills his goal of playing for one team throughout his career.
 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James left, shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cavaliers spoil LeBron James’ return, riding big 3rd quarter to 129-99 romp
Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points, Jaylon Tyson had 20 and the Cleveland Cavaliers used a big third quarter to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 129-99 and spoil LeBron James’ return to Northeast Ohio.
 
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James goes to the basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
LeBron James wipes away tears during tribute, says he doesn’t know if he’ll play in Cleveland again
LeBron James doesn’t know if Wednesday night will end up being his last trip to Cleveland as a player.
 
Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Todd Monken, ex-Ravens offensive coordinator, hired as the Cleveland Browns head coach
The Cleveland Browns hired Todd Monken as the franchise’s 19th full-time head coach, wrapping up a three-week search.
 
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) goes to the basket past Orlando Magic forward Noah Penda (93) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Mitchell scores 45 as Cavaliers beat Magic 114-98 for 4th straight win
Donovan Mitchell scored 45 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 114-98 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.
 
Los Angeles Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase huddles with the offense during an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Carolina Panthers, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase has 2nd interview with Browns for head coach opening
Los Angeles Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase has been interviewed a second time by the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching vacancy.
 
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) runs from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Browns’ Shedeur Sanders will be one of the AFC’s quarterbacks for the Pro Bowl Games, AP source says
Shedeur Sanders has been selected as a replacement QB on the AFC’s roster for next week’s Pro Bowl Games, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.
 
This photo provided by ESPN Images shows Geoffrey Mason speaking to ESPN employees in 2017, in Bristol, Conn. (Melissa Rawlins/ESPN Images via AP)
Geoffrey Mason, TV producer of 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis, dies at 85
Geoffrey Mason, who had a five-decade career in sports television and was best known as the coordinating producer for ABC’s coverage of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games hostage crisis, has died.
 
Washington Commanders running backs coach Anthony Lynn walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Oct. 5, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Washington RB coach Anthony Lynn interviews for Browns head coach opening
Anthony Lynn, Washington’s running backs coach, has interviewed with the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching position. The Browns announced the interview on Sunday.
 
St. John's head coach Rick Pitino, center, is congratulated by his team after earning his 900th career coaching win against Xavier, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
Rick Pitino savors reaching 900 victories as a college head coach in St. John’s win over Xavier
Rick Pitino has reached a milestone with his 900th victory as a Division I men’s basketball coach. St.
 
Cleveland Guardians third baseman JosÈ RamÌrez smiles against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
José Ramírez agrees to 7-year, $175 million deal with Guardians, AP source says
All-star third baseman José Ramírez has agreed to a seven-year, $175 million deal to stay with the Cleveland Guardians.
 
Xavier head coach Richard Pitino, right. wearing a full suit like his father, Rick Pitino, left, embraces him before a college basketball game St. John's, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
Rick Pitino gets 900th victory as St. John’s rallies for 88-83 victory over Xavier and son, Richard
St. John’s rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to defeat Xavier 88-83, giving Rick Pitino his 900th victory.
 
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski walks the sideline during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Titans 41-7. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski gets 2nd interview for Browns’ head coach opening
Grant Udinski has completed his second interview with the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching vacancy.
 
Miami guard Peter Suder, left, celebrates with Miami guard Brady Ganley, right, after Maimi defeated Kent State in an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Kent, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Miami University RedHawks make history with 20-0 start, break into AP Top 25
Travis Steele’s Miami University squad has made history in the Mid-American Conference. The 25th-ranked RedHawks have broken into the AP Top 25 for the first time in 27 years and are off to the best start in conference history at 20-0.
 
The sun reflects on a window as played line up during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
NFL divisional playoffs average 39.2 million viewers, 2nd-highest on record
Last weekend’s NFL divisional playoff games averaged 39.2 million viewers, according to Nielsen. This is the second-highest since 1988, just shy of the 40 million record set two years ago.
 
Elle Duncan speaks on stage at the ESPY Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, July 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
From ESPN to Netflix: Elle Duncan’s next big adventure starts with ‘Skyscraper Live’
Elle Duncan has joined Netflix after nearly a decade at ESPN. She aims to showcase her versatility as a broadcaster while achieving better work-life balance.
 
Bob Costas and Jill Costas arrive on the red carpet at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors gala dinner, Dec. 2, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File)
Bob Costas returning to NBC to host `Sunday Night Baseball` pregame show
Bob Costas is returning to NBC Sports to host the “Sunday Night Baseball” pregame show. NBC announced the news on Thursday.
 
Miami forward Eian Elmer celebrates after being fouled and making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kent State, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Kent, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
No. 25 Miami (Ohio) improves to 20-0, rallying for 107-101 win at Kent State
Peter Suder had 27 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, Elan Elmer added 25 points and No. 25 Miami of Ohio remained unbeaten, rallying to beat Kent State 107-101 in overtime.
 
Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Todd Monken interviews a 2nd time for Browns’ coaching job
Todd Monken has been interviewed a second time for the Cleveland Browns’ coaching job. Monken has been Baltimore’s offensive coordinator for the past three seasons and first interviewed on Jan. 10.
 
Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Cleveland, Dec. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz gets second interview for Browns head coaching job
Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz has a second interview with the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching vacancy.
 
Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) spins to the basket while being fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley, back, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
NBA-leading Thunder crush Cavaliers 136-104 behind Gilgeous-Alexander’s 30 points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 136-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Chet Holmgren added 28 points.
 
ESPN Monday Night Football sideline reporter Laura Rutledge broadcasts from the sideline before an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
From sideline sprints to surprise interviews, ESPN’s Laura Rutledge enjoys a hectic football season
Laura Rutledge’s schedule during football season is packed. Since 2020, she’s hosted ESPN’s “NFL Live” during the week and “SEC Nation” on Saturdays.
 
San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Demarcus Robinson, left, and Kendrick Bourne take the field before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
NFL sees increased viewership for wild-card round, eyes more for divisional games
The NFL is seeing a significant rise in viewership, with the recent wild-card games averaging 32 million viewers.
 
Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski, right, clears the puck past Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Jenner’s goal propels Blue Jackets to 5-3 win over Flames in Bowness’ debut as coach
Boone Jenner scored late, helping the Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the Calgary Flames 5-3. Charlie Coyle added two goals and an assist.
 
Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness watches his team play against the Calgary Flames during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Healthy and rested Rick Bowness ready for next challenge as Blue Jackets head coach
Rick Bowness is back in the NHL as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. He accepted the offer from Don Waddell, the team’s president, while on his boat in Florida.
 
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, right, blocks a shot by Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'andre Hunter (12) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Jazz bounce back after a 55-point loss and beat Cavaliers 123-112
Keyonte George scored 32 points as the Utah Jazz defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 123-112. Lauri Markkanen added 28 points and 12 rebounds.
 
CORRECTS TO SATURDAY, JAN. 10, NOT SUNDAY, JAN. 4 - Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, left, fouls Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Donovan Mitchell scores 28 points as Cavaliers beat Timberwolves 146-134
Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers take control in the second half for a 146-134 victory over Minnesota.
 
Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Feb. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Bengals’ Duke Tobin defends front office after disappointing season
Duke Tobin, the Bengals’ director of player personnel, has addressed the team’s disappointing 6-11 season.
 
Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Cleveland, Dec. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns begin head coach search with interviews of their coordinators, Jim Schwartz and Tommy Rees
The Cleveland Browns have started their search for a head coach by interviewing defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees.
 
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