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Feb 28, 2026

Celtics roll behind historic performance from floor
The Celtics posted one of the best offensive performances in league history on Friday night against the Nets.

ESPN Sports
Feb 28, 2026

Cornell stuns Ivy front-runner Yale on last-second 3
Jake Fiegen hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with one second left as Cornell upset first-place Yale 72-69 in an Ivy League thriller Friday night.

ESPN Sports
Feb 28, 2026

Jerry sees Cowboys spending more in free agency
Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones acknowledged Friday that he has let the fans down with Dallas' championship drought and has promised change -- starting with the team's approach to free agency.

ESPN Sports
Feb 28, 2026

Michigan stops Illinois, wins outright Big Ten title
No. 3 Michigan defeated No. 10 Illinois 84-70 on Friday night and clinched the Big Ten regular-season title.

ESPN Sports
Feb 28, 2026

Prochazka, Ulberg to vie for title as Pereira vacates
The UFC announced a vacant light heavyweight title bout between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327, meaning former champ Alex Pereira has vacated his belt.

ESPN Sports
Feb 28, 2026

U-M secures 1st outright Big Ten crown since' 14
No. 3 Michigan defeated No. 10 Illinois 84-70 on Friday night and clinched the Big Ten regular-season title.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

WWE 'SmackDown' live updates, results and analysis
Sachin Chandan breaks down all the action from the last "SmackDown" before Elimination Chamber 2022. Follow live.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

WWE 'SmackDown' results: Logan Paul earns spot in Elimination Chamber match
New tag team champions were crowned and a new entrant was added to Elimination Chamber on "SmackDown."

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Sources: New WNBPA proposal offers concessions
The Women's National Basketball Players Association submitted a new counterproposal to the WNBA on Friday evening with some concessions on revenue share and housing, a source told ESPN on Friday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Miami (Ohio) rallies by WMU late, moves to 29-0
Trey Perry scored on a driving layup with a second remaining and No. 21 Miami of Ohio rallied to beat Western Michigan 69-67 to extend its season-opening winning streak to 29 games.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Ex-pitcher Serafini gets life in prison for murder
Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini was sentenced Friday to life in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder of his father-in-law, attempted murder of his mother-in-law and first-degree burglary.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Best NFL combine workouts, draft risers: The top performances and prospects from Day 2
Day 2 saw speedy defensive backs and a couple tight ends put on a show. Here are our experts on the combine's top workouts.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

?? NFLPA 2026 report cards for all 32 teams
See the results of the NFL Players Association's 2026 report cards for all 32 teams.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

With case in appeal, Bediako's ask to play denied
Alabama's Supreme Court denied a request from Crimson Tide center Charles Bediako to be allowed to play while his eligibility case is appealed.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Preview, key stats to know for ABC Saturday: Penguins-Rangers, Bruins-Flyers
It's an NHL doubleheader with playoff implications on ABC and the ESPN app. Here's what to watch.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

'Attempting to mingle': Cameron Brink reveals how she met her fiancé via email
Brinks now-fiancé got in contact via unconventional means, eschewing social media direct messages and instead sending an email.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Falcons asst. fired amid sex assault investigation
The Atlanta Falcons dismissed LaTroy Lewis from his role as assistant defensive line coach Friday after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him, the team announced.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Falcons asst fired amid sex assault investigation
The Atlanta Falcons dismissed LaTroy Lewis from his role as assistant defensive line coach Friday after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him, the team announced.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Polarizing QB Pavia not toning it down at combine
Quarterback Diego Pavia wasn't fazed by criticism at Vanderbilt, and it doesn't appear that's going to change now that he's on the NFL's doorstep.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

NFL salary cap hits new high of $301.2M in 2026
The NFL salary cap has topped $300 million for the first time in league history, landing at $301.2 million for 2026.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Sources: NFLPA has finalists for exec. director gig
The NFLPA has narrowed down its search for a permanent executive director, sources told ESPN, with current interim David White, and former player president JC Tretter among the finalists.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Fantasy picks, DFS, betting tips: How SGA's return shakes things up
Andre Snellings breaks down Friday's NBA games and offers his top fantasy streamers as well as his favorite bets and DFS plays.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Preview: Who will book their tickets to WrestleMania 42?
Out of the WWE loop? Here's everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's Elimination Chamber in Chicago.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Mets to start righty Peralta in opener vs. Pirates
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says the team is planning to start newly acquired Freddy Peralta on the mound for New York's March 26 season opener against the the Pittsburgh Pirates.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Usyk to face kickboxer at Pyramids of Giza in May
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBC title against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in front of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

MLS' Sullivan, 16, gets 1st goals, U.S. record
Hailed as the MLS' teen soccer sensation, 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan delivered an American scoring record with his first professional goals for the Philadelphia Union.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

The game that will define the 2026 season for every power-conference team
These are the showdowns you should already have circled on your college football calendar.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

IndyCar 2026: Power's reclamation, Schumacher's rehabilitation, Palou's quest for history
Will Power is in new surroundings, Mick Schumacher is stateside, and Álex Palou is chasing history. Here's what to watch in IndyCar in 2026.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Cowboys place franchise tag on star WR Pickens
The Cowboys did what they were expected to do on Friday, placing the franchise tag on receiver George Pickens to secure his rights at least through 2026, the team announced.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Messi knocked to ground as fans invade field in PR
Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground by a fan and a security guard at the end of Inter Miami's friendly match in Puerto Rico on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Polarizing Pavia not toning it down at combine
Quarterback Diego Pavia wasn't fazed by criticism at Vanderbilt, and it doesn't appear that's going to change now that he's on the NFL's doorstep.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Sources: Last year for Gillispie at Tarleton State
Tarleton State is expected to formally announce Friday morning that men's basketball coach Billy Gillispie will not return next year.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Men's Bracketology: Florida rejoins the 2-seed line
The Gators ride an eight-game win streak back toward the top as they prepare to defend their title.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

NBA awards update: Why Cunningham, Wembanyama are the bets to make for MVP
Andre Snellings looks at the NBA awards races and explains which ones to bet on, and which to avoid entirely.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Weekend predictions: Arsenal, Bayern title bids on the line?
Another full weekend of action awaits as Julien Laurens picks out the best games to watch in Europe.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

NFL Players Association releases 2026 team report cards
This year's report cards are based on responses from 1,759 players.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

QB Mendoza would love Raiders' Brady as mentor
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the presumptive top pick in April's NFL draft, met with the Raiders at the combine Friday and loves the idea of having seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady as a potential mentor.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

?? NFL combine: Best workouts, draft risers, more
Top prospects such as David Bailey and Ohio State's linebacker duo starred. Here are our experts on the combine's top workouts.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Simpson out to prove he's 'franchise quarterback'
Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson said Friday at the NFL's scouting combine that he's prepared to show NFL talent evaluators that he is a "franchise quarterback.''

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Sources: Cowboys to franchise-tag WR Pickens
The Cowboys will do what has been expected on Friday, placing the franchise tag on receiver George Pickens to secure his rights at least through 2026, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Sources: Last year for Gillispie at Tarleton St.
Tarleton State is expected to formally announce this morning that men's basketball coach Billy Gillispie will not return next year.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Pistons? Cavs? Knicks? Celtics? A wild card? We asked NBA insiders to pick an East favorite
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league to see who has the edge in the wide-open Eastern Conference.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

'Beef Stew' is carrying on the legacy of an iconic Detroit big man
The intimidation, the electric blocks -- and the suspensions -- are all part of the Isaiah Stewart package.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

'Sorry': Giants' Harrison Bader autographs food truck dented by spring training home run
Bader's 408-foot blast on Wednesday put a visible dent on the exterior of a nearby food truck.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Ten years into his UFC career, Brandon Moreno still thinks he can be a three-time champion
One more run at the flyweight title would cap an already historic career for Mexican MMA pioneer Brandon Moreno.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

One free agent each NFL team should sign: We found 32 perfect fits
Mike Evans to the Bills? Malik Willis to the Jets? Riq Woolen to the Jaguars? We found free agent fits for all 32 teams this offseason.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Bracketology: UNC inching closer but still outside of top 16
The Tar Heels are in third place in the ACC and have won 11 of their past 12 games, but they remain a No. 5 seed.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Bracketology: Florida rejoins the 2-seed line
The Gators ride an eight-game win streak back toward the top as they prepare to defend their title.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

25 surprising stars: Tyler Tanner, Ebuka Okorie, more breakouts
From injury comebacks to expanded roles, these players are outperforming preseason expectations.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Stashing these injured players is a winning move
Eric Karabell serves up a list of currently injured players to keep on your radar for the last few rounds of your fantasy drafts.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Preview for the 2026 PLL, WLL Championship Series: Key players, schedule, predictions
The top four teams in men's and women's lacrosse square off for the Sixes crown.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

How the top QB signings will fit in 2026
The top 2026 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Champions League round of 16 predictions: Real Madrid over Man City?
The path to the Champions League final is now mapped out, but who do we think makes it all the way to Budapest? Mark Ogden makes his picks.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Source: Bills re-signing special teamer Franklin
The Buffalo Bills are re-signing special teams player and safety Sam Franklin Jr. to a three-year deal, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Do the USWNT's up-and-comers really have a shot at the Women's World Cup roster?
The USWNT's roster for the SheBelieves Cup had eight players with six caps or less. Are these youngsters competing for World Cup spots?

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Premier League Power Rankings: Chelsea up, Liverpool down in ratings of all 20 teams
ESPN's Premier League Power Rankings return to look at all 20 teams: Chelsea are up, Liverpool are down, and Crystal Palace are on fire.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Who wins People's Puskás Award for world's best amateur goal of the year?
A sublime overhead kick, a long-range half-volley, and some exquisite control followed by a rabona.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Why the East race is full of high stakes: 'Not a lot of honeymoons going on'
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst survey the league to see who has the edge in the wide-open Eastern Conference.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Isaiah Stewart, Ben Wallace and the legacy of Detroit's enforcer
The intimidation, the electric blocks -- and the suspensions -- are all part of the Beef Stew experience.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

An Ivy League All-American? The next Theo Epstein? Why an ace chose Yale over the SEC
When the powerhouse schools called, offering NIL money, Jack Ohman nearly changed his phone number.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

'You're looking at a Ferrari': Introducing Konnor Griffin, MLB's next teenage superstar
The No. 1 prospect in baseball has a chance to join exclusive company on Opening Day -- if the Pirates are willing to let him.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Does anyone beat Ohtani? Buster Olney ranks the top 10 designated hitters
Our dive into the best players at every position concludes with the game's most powerful hitters.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Let's match NFL free agents to all 32 teams: Ideal landing spots for the biggest names
Mike Evans to the Bills? Malik Willis to the Jets? Riq Woolen to the Jaguars? We found free agent fits for all 32 NFL teams this offseason.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, over/under bet for each team
As the NHL returns from the Olympic break, the rankings see big shifts beyond the top five.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Trade tier rankings: Which big names could bring a Stanley Cup?
The playoff races have restarted, with many teams seeking to bolster their rosters for a deep run this spring.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Wetzel: In search of NFL's fact-finding mission on Giants owner Tisch
If NFL execs want to say there's nothing to see here on Tisch, they should come out and say why.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Chelsea, PSG watch Genk trio
Scouts from clubs including Chelsea, Manchester City, Man United and Paris Saint-Germain watched three Racing Genk stars play. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 27, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal lead Liverpool, Man United for Anthony Gordon
Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are set to battle for Anthony Gordon. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

How Keaton Wagler emerged atop a loaded freshman class
The Fighting Illini star has ascended toward the top of a historically talented freshman class.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Hawks plan Magic City night to honor 'institution'
The Hawks are paying tribute to Magic City, Atlanta's famed strip club, with a promotional night planned for March 16.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Knueppel sets rookie 3-pt. record -- in 59 games
Kon Knueppel broke Keegan Murray's NBA rookie record for 3-pointers, making his 207th on Thursday night against the Pacers.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

? Panarin gifts mascot a Rolex for jersey number
Panarin wanted to wear the No. 72 upon being traded to Los Angeles. The only problem is the Kings' mascot already wore that number.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

OSU's Styles wows with 43.5-inch combine vertical
Projected top-10 pick Sonny Styles posted the best vertical jump by an off-ball linebacker at the combine since 2003 and also dazzled with a 4.46 time in the 40-yard dash and an 11-foot-2-inch broad jump Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Purdue's Smith joins elite list with 1,000th assist
Purdue point guard Braden Smith became the fifth player in Division I history to reach 1,000 assists with his sixth assist against No. 13 Michigan State on Thursday night.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

NCAA panel proposes targeting ejection changes
A Division I football panel is proposing a series of rules changes involving targeting ejections, player dress codes and fair catches, the NCAA announced Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Neymar shushes critics after first goals in return
Neymar broke his 2026 goal drought in spectacular fashion Thursday, leading Santos to a 2-1 victory over Vasco da Gama in the fourth round of the Brasileirão.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Sources: Trump, college leaders to meet March 6
Conference commissioners are expected to join sports celebrities and dignitaries on March 6 in a roundtable discussion with President Donald Trump about the future of college athletics, sources said.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Best NFL combine workouts, draft risers: The top performances and prospects from Day 1
Top prospects such as David Bailey and Ohio State's linebacker duo starred. Here are our experts on the combine's top workouts.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

SGA cleared to return for short-handed Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who missed the Thunder's past nine games because of an abdominal strain, will be available Friday against the Nuggets.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Future fantasy stars? 12 prospects to track at the NFL combine
Liz Loza looks at rookies who could make a splash in Indianapolis and climb up boards throughout the draft process.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Cleveland Heights to honor Olympic gold medalist Laila Edwards
Cleveland Heights plans to honor Edwards, the first Black woman to play for the U.S. women's national team.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are fighting: Is this 2011?
Securing this rematch more than a decade after their first meeting feels like a sequel to a poorly received movie.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: A unanimous choice for No. 1
Claressa Shields' continued dominance keeps her firmly atop the list. Here's the latest pound-for-pound rankings.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Matt Holliday's Stillwater estate listed for $12 million
The 7,500 square foot land includes a professionally lit baseball field with indoor batting cages.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Max Scherzer's re-signing with Blue Jays fulfills wish from daughter's letter to the club
On Wednesday, a source confirmed to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez that Scherzer and the Blue Jays had reached an agreement to keep the 41-year-old three-time Cy Young winner in Toronto.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

NFLPA 2026 report cards: See the results for all 32 teams
See the results of the NFL Players Association's 2026 report cards for all 32 teams.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Power Rankings: Stakes are high for UCLA, two teams rejoin the list
UCLA is on the brink of a perfect league record with its matchup Sunday against USC.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Oregon State's Tinkle won't return for 13th season
Oregon State men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle will not return next season after 12 years at the helm, the school announced Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Chris Bosh: 'Lucky to be alive' after health scare
Chris Bosh said that he's "lucky to be alive" after a recent health scare that resulted in him waking up "covered in my own blood."

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

'Sorry': Giants' Bader autographs home run-dented food truck
Harrison Bader's 408-foot blast on Wednesday left a visible mark on the exterior of a nearby vehicle.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

'Sorry': Giants' Bader autographs home-run food truck dented
Harrison Bader's 408-foot blast on Wednesday put a visible dent on the exterior of a nearby vehicle.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Scherzer's re-signing with Blue Jays fulfills daughter's letter wish
On Wednesday, a source confirmed to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez that Scherzer and the Blue Jays had reached an agreement to keep the 41-year-old three-time Cy Young winner in Toronto.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Sens' Tkachuk miffed over White House AI video
Brady Tkachuk said he didn't appreciate the AI-doctored video released by the White House that made it appear he was disparaging Canadians.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

NCAA eyes big penalties for FB transfer offenses
The NCAA's football oversight committee is proposing stiff penalties for schools and coaches who violate the rules of the transfer portal window.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Agent: Colts grant Richardson OK to find trade
The Colts have given quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. permission to seek a trade, his agent told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

LaLiga will 'try again' for league game in U.S
- The Spanish soccer league wants to resurrect plans to stage a regular-season game in the United States.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Source: Fins 1st, Steelers worst in NFLPA survey
For the third consecutive year, the Dolphins ranked first overall in the NFL Players Association annual report cards, according to survey results obtained by ESPN. The Steelers finished in last place.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

U.S. women to celebrate gold with Flavor Flav
The United States women's hockey team has a date with Flavor Flav in Las Vegas in July to celebrate its gold medal victory in the Milan Cortina Olympics.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea confident of landing Aston Villa's Rogers
Chelsea remain keen on Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 26, 2026

It's been three years since Premier League issued against Man City. What's going on?
The Premier League announced it was charging Man City for breaching the rules in February 2023. City have denied the charges, and the hearings ended in December 2024. What is taking so long?

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