At ESPNcricinfo we write and talk a lot about slower balls. A lot. There's probably more written about them than there are variations of them. We included two slower balls in our Balls of the Century ...

Off-cutters emerged as one of the most effective weapons for fast bowlers at the T20 World Cup 2026. A data-driven look at how pacers like Jasprit Bumrah and Lungi Ngidi used the variation to counter ...

Joao Pedro scored his first Premier League hat-trick as Chelsea came from behind to thump hosts Aston Villa 4-1 on Wednesday ...

A casual conversation about trophies turned into one of the more unexpected sports debates of the week. During a recent ...

San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron was unexpectedly benched by the team in February 2026 in order to have hemorrhoid ...

In this instance, at Turf Moor, 28-year-old journeyman Louis Reed stood in place of Didi. Mansfield Town, mid-table in the third tier of English football (and in a lovely coincidence wearing yellow ...

In his new book, the writer goes deep on a sport that dominates American cultural life — but possibly not for long. By Dwight Garner When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, ...

For those who love watching football, it's a bittersweet time, because the season is winding down. So, are there NFL or college football games on TV today, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026? Well, the college ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. This essay is excerpted from culture writer Chuck Klosterman’s new book, “Football.” Television defined the last ...

• Indiana wins the title! The Indiana Hoosiers have gone from college football’s laughing stock to national champions. The Hoosiers survive Miami, 27-21, in an epic College Football Playoff national ...