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ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Broncos owners acquire minority share of Rockies
The Rockies are bringing in Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner through a minority investment, with multiple reports saying they are purchasing about 40% of the team.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Cal's Pippen back to B1G, commits to Ohio State
Cal sophomore guard Justin Pippen, who spent his freshman year at Michigan before heading to Berkley, is transferring to Ohio State, his agents at WME Basketball told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Cubs OF Suzuki set for season debut vs. Pirates
Cubs OF Seiya Suzuki has has been activated from the IL after missing the start of the season with a sprained knee and is in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Pirates.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Heat waive Rozier, open roster spot for addition
Miami guard Terry Rozier, who has been on leave since October amid a sports gambling probe, has been waived by the Heat.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Source: Gray nearing 3-year max deal with Dream
Allisha Gray is finalizing a three-year deal with the Dream.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Sources: Ogunbowale multiyear deal with Wings
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ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Rankings: Top 100 players for 2026
Plan for the 2026 Fantasy Women's Basketball season with the top 100 rankings, including player position ranks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans
What could the federal government's investigation of the NFL mean for fans and television networks?

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Senator contacts leagues over 'gambling's ugly takeover'
As prediction markets expand partnerships with major sports leagues, a U.S. senator raised concerns.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

?? NFL draft rankings: Miller's top 482 players
Matt Miller has finalized his rankings for the 2026 draft, listing top players and providing grades for each one.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Agent: Tempo land backcourt in Mabrey, Sykes
The expansion Tempo have agreed to two-year contracts with guards Marina Mabrey and Brittney Sykes, their agent told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

NBA playoff intel: Early buzz on the Lakers, Celtics, Cavs, Pistons Spurs and Warriors
Are the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs' 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six storylines that could define the postseason.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Comparing the best 2026 recruits to previous classes
How good are next year's freshmen? We pit them against the best of 2024 (Sarah Strong) and 2025 (Jazzy Davidson).

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

2026 rankings: Profiles for more than 30 tight ends
Mike Clay provides breakdowns of the top tight ends in fantasy football for the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Awards: Most valuable picks, players and standouts from the 2025-26 season
Look back at the breakout players, best draft picks and smartest pickups of the 2026 fantasy hockey season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Sources: Heat to waive embattled guard Rozier
Miami guard Terry Rozier, who has been on leave since October amid a sports gambling probe, will be waived by the Heat on Friday, sources tell ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Sources: Colts seeking to trade away CB Moore
The Colts and Kenny Moore II have agreed to seek a trade to find the veteran cornerback a new team, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

10-time All-Star Ogwumike returning to Sparks
Ten-time WNBA All-Star and 2016 MVP Nneka Ogwumike intends to rejoin the Los Angeles Sparks, her sister Chiney Ogwumike posted on social media on Friday

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Denver wins in 2OT, vs. Badgers in Frozen 4 final
In a double-overtime classic, Denver's Kent Anderson scored the winning goal to stun Michigan 4-3 and send the Pioneers to Saturday's Frozen Four title game against Wisconsin.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Best shots, moments and more from the second round
The first golf major of the year continues Friday as the Masters enters its second round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

WNBA free agency predictions, biggest questions and more
Who are the biggest names who might be on the move, and how will the condensed offseason impact free agency?

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Everything we're hearing this week on the NFL draft: Jets' No. 2 pick plans, bold predictions
Where are the Jets leaning on the No. 2 pick? Could Jacob Rodriguez sneak into Round 1? Our NFL draft experts weigh in with their newest intel.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Latest NFL draft buzz: What we're hearing on the Jets' early pick, prospects with questions, more
Where are the Jets leaning on the No. 2 pick? Could Jacob Rodriguez sneak into Round 1? Our NFL draft experts weigh in with their newest intel.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Miller's final draft rankings: Let's stack the 482 best prospects
Matt Miller has finalized his rankings for the 2026 draft, listing top players and providing grades for each one.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Frustrated McIntyre flips off green at Masters
Scotland's Robert MacIntyre could face disciplinary action at the Masters after he was caught making a middle finger gesture during a quadruple bogey.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

NBA playoff watch: Only two games left for all 30 teams
All 30 teams play Friday, with plenty left to be decided. Plus, updated playoff projections.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Amid his 20th 30-goal campaign, Alex Ovechkin's future is unclear
The Great 8's contract is up after this season, but he sure isn't playing as someone on the edge of retirement.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Where the races stand on zero-game Friday
The NHL calendar takes a break, so here's an update on all the races between two stacked days on the schedule.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll, each team's key free agent this summer
Here's how the teams stack up with less than a week to go in 2025-26 -- plus a look ahead to the offseason signing period.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

WNBA draft preview: The case for every potential No. 1 pick
Will Lauren Betts, Awa Fam, Azzi Fudd or Olivia Miles go No. 1, and which transfers boosted their draft stock?

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

UCLA and its six seniors are eyeing a WNBA draft takeover
Can UCLA make history and have all six seniors -- who scored all of the team's points at the Final Four -- drafted in the WNBA?

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

From Ivy League catcher to Yankees' cleanup hitter: The under-the-radar rise of Ben Rice
Surrounded by All-Stars, a 27-year-old in just his second full season is making his mark in the Bronx.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Spring game previews: Alabama, Florida among ones to note Saturday
Nine Power 4 schools have spring games this weekend.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Bayern are special and a force to be reckoned with
There may be no team better prepared to win the Champions League than the Bundesliga leaders.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Is failing to qualify for the Champions League actually better for Premier League teams?
The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of club soccer, but maybe for Premier League teams, it's just an extra headache?

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

NBA postseason intel: Six big questions we're watching right now
Are the Lakers toast? Is the Spurs' 3-point prowess real? We canvass the league on six storylines that could define the postseason.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

The NBA's most valuable players in 15 categories, from floaters to defense
From best fadeaway to the MVP, Dean Oliver uses ESPN Analytics' Net Points metric to wrap up the season by handing out awards.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Free agency turns 50: Ranking the best -- and worst -- signings in MLB history
The first free agent contract ever was signed 50 years ago today. We rate the 8,340 deals of the past half-century.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal look to raise £100m from double exit
Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri are among five players who could be allowed to leave Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Denver wins in 2OT, gets Wisc. in Frozen Four final
In a double-overtime classic, Denver's Kent Anderson scored the winning goal to stun Michigan 4-3 and send the Pioneers to Saturday's Frozen Four title game against Wisconsin.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Avs clinch NHL's top seed with 3-1 win vs. Flames
The Avalanche clinched the NHL's top seed for the postseason with a 3-1 win over the Flames on Thursday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 10, 2026

Tatum clears hurdle, happy to exit MSG on '2 feet'
Jayson Tatum had 24 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in 40 minutes Thursday night but more importantly, walked "off the floor on my own two feet."

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

FIFA adds new, more expensive, WC ticket tiers
FIFA added new, even more expensive tiers of tickets for this year's World Cup, asking up to $4,105 for a front category 1 seat at the U.S. opener against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, on June 12.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Final Four MOP Cadeau to return to Wolverines
Fresh off being named the Most Outstanding Player at the Final Four, star point guard Elliot Cadeau told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Thursday that he will return for his senior season at Michigan.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

?? WNBA mock draft: New projected No. 1
Lauren Betts and three teammates on UCLA's NCAA championship team are projected first-round picks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Pressure eased, Rory co-leads in Masters defense
Rory McIlroy did not, by his standards, play his best golf in the opening round yet still managed a 5-under 67, good for a share of the early lead with Sam Burns and his lowest opening round at the Masters since 2011.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Source: Cincinnati looking into move for Neymar
Neymar has emerged as the latest global soccer icon to draw interest from MLS, as FC Cincinnati has begun exploring options to bring the Santos star to the United States, a source told ESPN's Nathalia Ferrão.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Sources: Aces agree to $1.19M deal with Young
The Aces are finalizing an agreement for four-time All-Star guard Jackie Young to return to Las Vegas, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Masters 2026: Rory's defense, most disappointing first rounds and looking ahead to the rest of the tournament
How will a loaded leaderboard take shape? Will the course continue to get more difficult? We look at round one and what could come next at Augusta National.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Free agency: Predictions, biggest questions, more
Who are the biggest names who might be on the move, and how will the condensed offseason impact free agency?

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

WNBA free agency and trade tracker: Latest deals and news
WNBA free agency is here. Jackie Young is returning to Las Vegas. Follow all the news, including key trades around the league.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Rory opens defense with 67, share of early lead
Rory McIlroy did not, by his standards, play his best golf in the opening round yet still managed a 5-under 67, good for a share of the early lead with Sam Burns and his lowest opening round at the Masters since 2011.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Hidalgo returning to Notre Dame for senior year
Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, who was the Naismith and WBCA Defensive Player of the Year this season in women's basketball, will return to the Fighting Irish for her senior season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

IU still has 'chip on our shoulder' after CFP crown
After winning the national title, coach Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers still have something to prove. "People are always going to doubt us," defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker said.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Sixers' Embiid undergoes surgery for appendicitis
Philadelphia star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and is undergoing surgery Thursday in Houston. It's unclear when he'll be able to return.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Michigan lands coveted Vols transfer Estrella
Tennessee's J.P. Estrella, a 6-foot-11 redshirt sophomore transfer, told ESPN he committed to Michigan, giving the Wolverines their first portal player since winning the national title Monday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Sources: DOJ opens probe of NFL over TV deals
The Justice Department has begun an investigation into whether the NFL has violated anticompetitive practices with their television contracts that require consumers to pay subscription costs to watch some games, sources confirmed to ABC News.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Springs, A's bullpen toss 1-hitter in win vs. Yanks
Jeffrey Springs took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter to lead the Athletics to 1-0 win over the Yankees Thursday in the Bronx.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Sens' Chabot to play 17 days after breaking arm
Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will play in Thursday's game against the Panthers, returning to the lineup 2½ weeks after suffering a broken arm.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Minnesota Viking: Wild ink D with fitting name
The Wild signed a defenseman named Viking Gustafsson Nyberg, a former UConn standout who signed a two-year, entry-level contract that begins with the current season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Big Ten pockets $69.4M in NCAA tourney revenue
The Big Ten amassed $69.4 million from NCAA distributions that will be paid for appearances and performances in the 2026 men's and women's basketball tournaments.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Max Verstappen's inner circle is unravelling -- and so are Red Bull's hopes of keeping him
The departure of Max Verstappen's longtime race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will add fuel to the inferno that is building over the four-time world champion's immediate F1 future, writes ESPN's Nate Saunders.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

From Cyndi Lauper to 'The Man': The evolution of women's wrestling at WrestleMania
Dive into how women's professional wrestling has evolved on WWE's biggest stage over the past 40 years.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Why the UFL plans to expand in 2028 and believes Oklahoma City is a great fit
UFL co-owner Mike Repole promised expansion; the other city to join with OKC for 2028 is still to be determined.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Baldwin best catcher? Alcantara is back? Cam Smith a top-50 bat? Don't be surprised
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Grading MLB's City Connect uniforms: Eight new designs ...
From the latest looks to the designs of years past, we break down all of MLB's City Connect uniforms.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Sights and sounds from the first round of the Masters
The first golf major of the year is underway as the 90th edition of the Masters Tournament tees off.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Study: MLB average salary hits record $5.34M
Major League Baseball's average salary rose 3.4% on Opening Day to a record $5.34 million, according to a study by The Associated Press, and the New York Mets topped spending at the season's start for the fourth straight year.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Player: 'Heart goes out' to Tiger, but stop driving
Former Masters champion Gary Player said he sympathizes with Tiger Woods' ongoing pain from multiple injuries but says the 15-time major champion needs to hire a driver and stop operating vehicles while medicated.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Nicklaus, Watson, Player favor golf ball rollback
The Masters' honorary starters -- Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson -- said they feel strongly that professional golf should roll back ball distances for the good of the game.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Back to the future: Repicking the 2016 NHL draft
With the benefit of hindsight, we make new selections for each spot in the first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: Brewers, Pirates rise as Red Sox fall in Week 2
Teams with championship hopes are falling down our list while a number of surprising starts have boosted the status of other unexpected contenders in Week 2.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

'When you look good, you play good': Inside MLB's 2026 City Connect uniforms -- and what's next
For the first time, baseball released a full season of City Connects on the same day. Here's how they came to be and what the players think.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Masters tiers: Ranking all 91 players in the field
We break down the Masters field from the favorites to the players just looking to make the cut.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

UFC 327 expert picks: How can Procházka reclaim the light heavyweight title?
Can Carlos Ulberg upset Jirí Procházka? Three MMA experts pick Saturday's UFC light heavyweight title fight.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Ranking the top 50 men's basketball players to enter transfer portal
With more players entering the portal, we've expanded our list of the best available talent.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Roman Reigns' Top 10 WrestleMania main events: Which match finished No. 1?
Before Reigns challenges CM Punk at WrestleMania 42, we look back at his prior main event matches.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

NC State men recount trainer's alleged sexual abuse
Lawsuit plaintiffs said they sought help but got unwanted genital touching or other misconduct.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: NL Central teams rise as AL powerhouse flails
Teams with championship hopes are falling down our list while a number of surprising starts have boosted the status of other unexpected contenders in Week 2.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Our draft experts picked 10-man rosters from the 2026 class: Who has the best superteam?
Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Jordan Reid and Field Yates drafted rosters of 2026 prospects. See their selections.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

The latest NFL draft intel for all 32 teams: What we're hearing on how the picks could play out
Our NFL reporters answer questions for every team two weeks out from the draft, and our analysts weigh in with some new intel on picks and moves.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Meet the newest source for steals in Chicago
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Maguire's remarkable Man United turnaround: 'It's made me stronger'
Fresh from signing a new deal at Manchester United, Harry Maguire opens up on some of the tougher times of his career at Old Trafford.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

What the Raiders can learn from last time they paired a first-time head coach with a No. 1 overall pick QB
The Raiders last paired a new coach with a rookie QB in 2007. Will it be different with Klint Kubiak and Fernando Mendoza?

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

NBA playoff watch: Celtics can clinch 2-seed
Boston visiting New York is Thursday's top game. Plus, updated playoff projections and draft lottery standings.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

'50 wins in a gap year': How Jaylen Brown turbocharged the Celtics back to title contention
Between memorizing the astrological signs of his teammates and undergoing extreme underwater training, Brown didn't need to be a hero in Boston. He simply needed to lead. "I'm not going to make myself small ever again."

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

2026 NBA draft top 100: Where top prospects land on the big board after March
Here is the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class after an exciting college season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

NBA teams all want to play faster -- but it might be making them worse
Exploring how pace has become a counterintuitive phenomenon impacting the league's teams.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Hage, Verhoeff, Pohlkamp, more: Top NHL prospects playing in the Frozen Four
Scouting eyes from across the league will be fixed on the action in Las Vegas this weekend. Here are the top players to watch.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

'Don't move on, move forward': How hockey helped Michael Hage overcome tragedy
Fueled by the memory of his father, the Michigan star returns to Las Vegas for the Frozen Four.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Clinching scenarios on 14-game Thursday
The playoff picture is coming into focus day by day. Here's the latest snapshot, plus projections for every team.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Re-picking the 2016 NHL draft: Who goes in the top 3?
With the benefit of hindsight, we make new selections for each spot in the first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Pochettino's to-do list: What the USMNT must figure out before World Cup
What does coach Mauricio Pochettino need to do before the tournament begins in June?

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Drones, hype videos and data: The number crunchers behind the USMNT's World Cup prep
Players decide games and coaches help to guide them, but U.S. Soccer has a team of number crunchers sifting through reams of data to give them an edge.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Coaches, GMs weigh in on SEC's top newcomers
Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Real Madrid work on mega midfield swap deal
Real Madrid and Liverpool are working on deals for Eduardo Camavinga and Alexis Mac Allister to swap clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Real Madrid work on midfield swap megadeal
Real Madrid and Liverpool are working on deals for Eduardo Camavinga and Alexis Mac Allister to swap clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye move for Hertha's Eichhorn
Manchester City are looking to sign Hertha Berlin's teenage defensive midfielder Kennet Eichhorn. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Bryson bringing 3D-printed 5-iron to Masters
Bryson DeChambeau confirmed to ESPN that he'll play the Masters with a 5-iron that he fabricated himself with a 3D printer.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Full of thanks, UCLA celebrates title at Pauley
Lauren Betts and her UCLA teammates celebrated the Bruins' first NCAA women's basketball championship with their fans at Pauley Pavilion on Wednesday night.

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