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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid rebuff Napoli's Mastantuono move
Napoli want Real Madrid midfielder Franco Mastantuono on loan, but he won't be allowed to move this month. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.[read more]

The 50 best women's soccer players in the world for 2025, ranked!
The 50 best women's soccer players in the world, ranked by an expert panel of coaches, GMs and journalists.[read more]

Aston Villa's 11th straight win might be the most impressive. Plus: Inter must sharpen up
Some leagues are on break but the Premier League -- led by Villa's impressive comeback at Chelsea, their 11th straight win -- and Serie A are still in full swing. Gab Marcotti breaks down the weekend.[read more]

Ian Darke's Best XI: Who stands out halfway through the season?
Will it be Donnarumma or Raya for best goalkeeper? Which two Sunderland players are in?[read more]

A windmill dunk and an 11th-place team: Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to the Bucks
The 13-19 Bucks are currently outside the Eastern Conference play-in. Giannis is back, but will it be enough to save the season and his future in Milwaukee?[read more]

Why is the USWNT so low on the top 50 of ESPN FC Women's Rank?
For the first time ever, a USWNT player isn't in the top 20 of ESPN FC Women's Rank, our list of the top 50 players in the world. Why?[read more]

The NHL's best this week: Where should the next outdoor game be held?
The Winter Classic and Stadium Series will cross Florida off the list. Here are our ideas on the next set.[read more]

Are the Falcons to thank for the Rams' future success?
Thanks to a trade with Atlanta in the last draft, Los Angeles has options when it comes to its future.[read more]

A Falcons iron man: Jake Matthews chases dad's historic streak
Atlanta's left tackle will make his 193rd consecutive start on MNF -- 36 behind his Hall of Fame father, Bruce.[read more]

The number that will decide 2026 for all 15 American League teams
We did the NL. Now it's time to dive into the stats that could make -- or break -- each AL club in the new year.[read more]