Source -- Ex-Alabama star safety Caleb Downs picks Ohio State - ESPN
Former Alabama freshman safety Caleb Downs is transferring to Ohio State, a source told ESPN on Friday night.
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Falcons complete second interview with Bill Belichick - ESPN
ATLANTA — Bill Belichick has had a busy week with the Atlanta Falcons, having now met with members of the organization twice in the past week.
NCAA investigating Gators for Jaden Rashada recruitment - ESPN
Florida's football program is under NCAA investigation regarding its recruitment of quarterback prospect Jaden Rashada, sources told ESPN on Friday.
2024 NBA bets, lines and stats for Friday - ESPN
Friday night's NBA slate features seven games, including a potential NBA Finals preview as the Denver Nuggets visit the Boston Celtics. This is the game I'm looking forward to the most. The Celtics have been on a hot streak, with four wins in their past five games, and boast an impressive 20-game home winning streak. The Nuggets hit a bump in the road with a loss to the 76ers on Tuesday, halting their two-game win streak. Now all eyes are on Nikola Jokic. Can he bounce back after Joel Embiid stole the spotlight?
Raiders agree to hire Antonio Pierce as next head coach: reports
The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to hire Antonio Pierce to be their next head coach and the two sides are finalizing the deal, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.
Shannon Jr. allowed to rejoin Illini after judge grants restraining order - ESPN
A federal judge granted Illinois standout Terrence Shannon Jr.'s request for a temporary restraining order Friday, a decision that will allow him to rejoin the team and play for the program again weeks after he was suspended indefinitely following his December arrest on a felony rape charge for an alleged incident in Lawrence, Kansas.
Man pleads not guilty in case of Patriots fan's death - ESPN
BOSTON — One of two Rhode Island men charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct in connection with the death of a fan at a New England Patriots game pleaded not guilty Friday.
What every NBA contender needs for a deep playoff run - ESPN
As NBA teams prepare for the Feb. 8 trade deadline, let's consider what the league's best teams should be seeking in deals.