ESPN will broadcast over 20 different coverage options for the College Football Playoff Semifinals on January 8-9, including traditional, MegaCast, and alternate feeds with advanced technology like multiple camera angles and JokeyCam, along with studio shows, radio, Spanish broadcasts, and a WWE-designed championship belt.
The University of Iowa men's wrestling team has four athletes advancing to the semifinals of the Soldier Salute tournament, competing in various weight classes with matches scheduled for Saturday morning, aiming for finals.
The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota is in the semifinals stage, with Sweden facing Finland and Canada playing Czechia, featuring strong performances from top players and teams aiming for gold.
The 2025-26 College Football Playoff features a 12-team format with games from December 19, 2025, to January 19, 2026, culminating in the national championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The semifinals are scheduled for January 8-9, with the championship game on January 19, broadcast on ESPN.
The College Football Playoff semifinals feature surprising matchups with Ole Miss facing Miami in the Fiesta Bowl and Indiana taking on Oregon in the Peach Bowl, both games promising exciting storylines and potential upsets as underdog teams aim for their first national titles in decades.
Oregon's defense led to a 23-0 victory over Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl, advancing to the College Football Playoff semifinals where they will face either Indiana or Alabama. The Ducks' defense was dominant, forcing turnovers and shutting out a high-scoring Red Raiders team, marking their first shutout against a top-10 opponent since 2012.
The No. 3 Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team was eliminated in the NCAA National Semifinals by No. 1 Kentucky in a five-set match, ending their season with a 28-5 record. Key players included Mimi Colyer with 32 kills, Carter Booth with 21 kills, and strong performances from other team members, but Kentucky ultimately secured the win in the final set. Coach Kelly Sheffield reflected on the season as one of the most successful in his career.
The No. 3 Wisconsin volleyball team advances to the NCAA National Semifinals, where they will face No. 1 Kentucky in Kansas City, after defeating top-ranked Texas and Stanford in the regional rounds. The match features top players from both teams and is part of Wisconsin's quest for their fifth national championship appearance.
On the 20th anniversary episode of 'Dancing With The Stars,' four couples received perfect scores, while one couple was eliminated, setting the stage for the upcoming semifinals.
The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 107-98 in overtime during Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals, advancing to the Finals to face the Phoenix Mercury, with key performances from A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young amidst injuries on the Fever team.
The Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever face off in a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals, with experts split on the outcome; the Aces are favored to win and advance to the Finals, but the Fever's resilience and recent performances make this a highly competitive matchup.
America's Got Talent Season 20's Quarterfinals concluded with seven acts eliminated and three advancing to the Semifinals based on America's Vote, with some acts receiving Golden Buzzer spots for direct entry to the Finals. The Semifinals will determine the finalists, culminating in the live finale on September 23 where the winner of the $1 million prize will be announced.
Seven acts were eliminated during America's Got Talent Season 20 quarterfinals, with notable performances including K-pop group Le Sserafim. The top five acts advancing to the semifinals are Birmingham Youth Fellowship Choir, TT Boys, Zak Mirz, Chuck Adams, and The Funkateer Dancers, with the latter two being eliminated this week. The show featured a mix of acts, celebrity appearances, and behind-the-scenes moments, culminating in the announcement of semifinalists for next week.
Germany defeated Slovenia 99-91 in the EuroBasket quarterfinals, with Luka Dončić scoring 39 points for Slovenia, but it wasn't enough to advance. Germany will face Finland in the semifinals, which beat Georgia 93-79. The tournament continues with semifinals and finals scheduled in Riga, Latvia.
The 2025 US Open tennis tournament is in its final stages with semifinals set for both men's and women's singles. Notable players include Naomi Osaka, Amanda Anisimova, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic, with exciting matchups upcoming. The event is being broadcast on ESPN and ABC, with streaming available on Fubo.