Bracketology watch guide: Expect a lot of bracket movement this weekend

Duke and North Carolina renew their rivalry (6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN), and a busy weekend has the chance to tighten the race for the top seeds in men's hoops.[read more]

Bracketology: Saint Louis could be a real threat come March

The Billikens are an analytical unicorn -- and shaping up to be the Atlantic 10's next generational team.[read more]

Family affair: Jets hire Seth Ryan, source says

Seth Ryan was hired Saturday as the Jets' new passing-game coordinator, a source told ESPN.[read more]

Ex-NFL LB Darron Lee charged in girlfriend's death

Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee, the Jets' first-round pick in 2016, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend, the Hamilton County (Tennessee) Sheriff's Office announced Friday.[read more]

Crosby ignoring 'noise' about potential Vegas exit

Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said Friday that any talk of wanting out of Las Vegas did not come from him.[read more]

Reverse? Brady backs Kraft, 'get that 7th ring'

Tom Brady, who was widely criticized this week after he said he didn't have a "dog in the fight" in Sunday's Super Bowl between the Patriots and Seahawks, indicated in a social media post Friday night that he is backing his former team.[read more]

Sources: Conley, Wolves work on quick reunion

Mike Conley Jr. plans to return to the Timberwolves, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Conley was traded by Minnesota this week, then traded again and waived, allowing for his return.[read more]

Pistons prez OK keeping mostly quiet at deadline

The East-leading Detroit Pistons passed on taking a big swing at the trade deadline, opting to lean on their youth and chemistry with the playoffs a little over two months away.[read more]

Grizz's Pippen, Blazers' Henderson make debuts

Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson made their season debuts on the same court Friday night.[read more]

Doc: Clase accused of rigged pitches in 48 games

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is accused of throwing suspect pitches to benefit bettors in at least 48 games over two years, significantly more than was initially revealed by prosecutors, according to a court document.[read more]

Ex-Blue Jays C, broadcaster Martinez retiring

Former MLB catcher Buck Martinez, 77, is retiring as a Blue Jays broadcaster after more than 4,000 games dating back to 1987.[read more]

McGwire back with A's, this time as special asst.

Former slugger Mark McGwire is back with his first organization, rejoining the Athletics as a special assistant to player development.[read more]

📈 Ranking the top 50 players in the Olympics

As 12 teams face off for gold in Milan Cortina, here are the players who will have the biggest impact.[read more]

Devils acquire Bjugstad from Blues before freeze

The New Devils acquired forward Nick Bjugstad in a trade with the Blues on Wednesday that was completed just before the Olympic roster freeze.[read more]

Blue Jackets' Werenski enters Games on hot streak

Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski recorded his seventh-straight game with a point in Columbus' 4-0 win over the Blackhawks on Wednesday.[read more]