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ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Fine margins separate Man City and Arsenal in a heated Premier League title race
Manchester City's win over Burnley puts them top of the Premier League with five games to go, but their trace with Arsenal might go until the very end.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Pep: City can 'handle' stress of Arsenal title race
Pep Guardiola said he's sure Manchester City can handle the pressure of a tight title race after a nervous night against Burnley.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Silver reaffirms NBA's commitment to Memphis
NBA commissioner Adam Silver reaffirmed the league's commitment to Memphis but added he'd like to see the Grizzlies play occasional games in Nashville in an effort to widen the team's fan base.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Soto returns, says no pressure amid Mets' slide
Juan Soto, who has been sidelined since straining his right calf April 3, will start at designated hitter Wednesday against the Twins as the Mets look to snap their 12-game losing streak.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Sources: Barça fear Yamal suffered torn hamstring
Lamine Yamal injured himself taking a penalty in Barcelona's LaLiga match against Celta Vigo on Wednesday at Spotify Camp Nou.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Man City win to knock Arsenal out of first place
Erling Haaland's early goal sent Manchester City to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Burnley, which sent the Clarets back down to the Sky Bet Championship.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Johnson joins Ginobili as Spurs' Sixth Man winners
Spurs forward Keldon Johnson was named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Letters detail Aspiration fallout for Ballmer, probe
Attorneys representing the NBA and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer submitted separate letters to a federal judge ahead of the sentencing of Joseph Sanberg, the co-founder of Aspiration, a now-defunct company at the center of an investigation by the league.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Clothes call: 107 mph liner finds Gilbert's jersey
A line drive clocked at 107.8 mph from the Athletics' Carlos Cortes was hit directly at Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert and somehow got lodged in his jersey.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Bama, DeBoer reach new 7-year, $87.5M contract
The University of Alabama has reached a new seven-year contract with football coach Kalen DeBoer that will pay him $12.5 million per season through Jan. 31, 2033.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

NBA Futures: Lakers flip the odds on Rockets, now 35-1 to win title
The Thunder have achieved odds-on title favorite status, but it is the Lakers whose odds are rocketing after taking a 2-0 lead on Houston

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Vrabel: I had 'difficult' talks over Dianna Russini photos
Mike Vrabel said the Patriots and their fans will get "the best version of me going forward" after the New York Post published photos that appeared to show the coach embracing and holding hands with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Top scorers, sleepers and streamers: Fantasy hoops outlooks for every WNBA team
Scouting reports and fantasy-relevant player picks from each team in the WNBA.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Five reasons to still trust the Pistons, even after a disastrous Game 1
Game 1 didn't go Detroit's way on Sunday, but there are still a lot of reasons to trust these young Pistons.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Miller's final NFL mock draft -- with Fowler's latest intel: Projecting 32 first-round picks
Matt Miller predicts every first-round pick for this year's NFL draft, and insider Jeremy Fowler shares everything he's hearing on the top prospects.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

2026 NFL draft cheat sheet: The prospects, team needs and sleepers you need to know
Here's the ultimate guide to this year's NFL draft, including predictions and buzz.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

?? 12 straight: Are Mets' playoff hopes done?
Here's what has gone wrong for New York -- and whether it's already time to say goodbye to October.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Fever's Clark to stay fresh by handling ball less
Fever star Caitlin Clark is prepared to give up a bit of control heading into the season by playing off the ball for stretches in order to give her a bit of rest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Nuggets on McDaniels' criticism: 'Let them talk'
In response to the Wolves' Jaden McDaniels calling them out for being "bad defenders," the Nuggets on Wednesday said "it's part of the rivalry."

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Projected lottery pick Acuff declares for NBA draft
Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. announced Wednesday on ESPN's "NBA Today" that he is declaring for the 2026 NBA draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

10 must-see WNBA games for the 2026 season
The 2026 WNBA schedule tips off May 8, with a WNBA Finals rematch between the Aces and Mercury the next day.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

A'ja Wilson? Caitlin Clark? Who to take with the No. 1 fantasy women's hoops pick
You're on the clock with the first pick, who do you take? Here's a look at some of the top-ranked fantasy women's basketball players.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Rosenior was out of his depth at Chelsea, and it was obvious from the start
Liam Rosenior never had the aura of a Chelsea manager, but the club hired him anyway. Four months later, the Blues are looking for another new coach.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye move for Kolo Muani
Liverpool are looking at possibly signing Randal Kolo Muani. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

WNBA to broadcast record 216 games nationally
The WNBA's 2026 schedule will feature a record of 216 games and tentpole events that will be nationally broadcast, the league announced on Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Sources: NFL prospect Banks eyes June clearance
Florida's Caleb Banks, one of the top defensive tackles in this year's NFL draft, is expected to be fully cleared for football activities in early June after offseason foot surgery, sources tell ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

?? NFL draft faces a new insider betting risk
Former NFL execs say it's only a matter of time until someone parlays inside information on the draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Cowboys won't talk long-term deal with Pickens
The Cowboys will not discuss a long-term contract with George Pickens and want him to play this season on the franchise tag, executive Stephen Jones said Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Padres find rotation help, sign free agent Giolito
Free agent right-hander Lucas Giolito, who went unsigned after declining his end of a $19M option with the Red Sox, has reached a one-year deal with the Padres.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Pens' Crosby: 'Urgency is heightened' down 0-2
Sidney Crosby said "the urgency is heightened" for the Penguins after the Flyers won the first two games of their first-round playoff series.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Murauskas to join ex-Saint Mary's coach at ASU
Paulius Murauskas' former coach at Saint Mary's recently joined Arizona State, and the 6-foot-8 forward said Wednesday that he was following.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

12 straight losses … and counting? Why Mets are losing -- and if their playoff hopes are gone
Here's what has gone wrong for New York -- and whether it's already time to say goodbye to October.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Chelsea fires coach Rosenior amid historic slump
Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior following the club's damaging defeat to Brighton on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Royals, Hallmark unveil downtown ballpark plan
The Royals and Hallmark Cards announced they are teaming up to build a new ballpark in downtown Kansas City that would surround mixed-use development.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Women's boxing divisional rankings: New No. 1s at super middleweight and atomweight
Shadasia Green loses her top spot at 168 pounds; an unbeaten fighter takes over at atomweight. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Men's Bracketology: Florida debuts as No. 1 overall seed for 2026-27
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

The eight most astounding stats of MLB's season start
It's hard to know which numbers to trust this time of year. Here are the ones that we do -- and don't -- believe in.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Ice melts: Drake seemingly trolls Caleb Williams during 'Iceman' album rollout
The Canadian rapper posed in front of blocks of ice while wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket during his "Iceman" album rollout.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Meet Prospect X, who could be the 2026 NFL draft's brightest diamond in the rough
After months of searching, we've found the prospect we believe is the 2026 NFL draft's best-kept secret.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

How every 2027 five-star college football prospect will fit
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Fantasy baseball do-over? Which players' ADP have moved most since the preseason?
A deeper look at the players whose ADP has shifted most from the preseason to now.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

NFL draft eve buzz: Everything we're hearing on the top-10 picks, possible trades in Round 1
Where are the Jets, Cardinals, Titans and Giants leaning with top-five picks? Will the Rams be a wild card?

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Could Cristiano Jr. play with Ronaldo? It wouldn't be soccer's first father-son pairing
Cristiano Ronaldo could yet break new ground by playing first-team football with his son, Cristiano Jr.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

12 straight ... and counting? The numbers behind the Mets' stunning losing streak
Here's what has gone wrong for New York -- and whether it's already time to say goodbye to October.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Heavyweight burning question: Tom Aspinall vs. Francis Ngannou?
Curtis Blaydes vs. Josh Hokit restored the feeling around heavyweight MMA, but is Hokit's run sustainable?

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Phillies boss: Thomson not on hot seat amid skid
Dave Dombrowski is concerned about the Phillies' 8-15 start, but he said manager Rob Thomson is not on the hot seat despite the team's seven-game losing streak.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Ranking every WNBA team's offseason, from Aces to Fire
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

The mental toll of injury nightmares that threaten players' World Cup dreams
With the World Cup less than two months away, many players are in a race against time to recover from injury for soccer's showpiece event.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Schrager projects all 32 first-round picks: Four huge trades dominate his final NFL mock draft
Could teams jump all around Round 1 and shake things up? Will Jeremiyah Love and Sonny Styles go in the top five? Here's what Peter Schrager is hearing and predicting.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Graziano's last-minute intel on the NFL draft: The latest on top-10 picks
Where are the Jets, Cardinals, Titans and Giants leaning with top-five picks? Will the Rams be a wild card?

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

If the Premier League did an NFL-style draft, who would each team select?
In the spirit of NFL draft week, we created a Premier League version with all the drama and intrigue of the real thing.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

How to bet the Zurich Classic of New Orleans: Should you back the Fitzpatrick pairing?
All of the traits bettors should be looking for at the Zurich Classic, and the best bets to make.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Biggest strength, weakness for college football's top 25 teams
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

What questions do Alabama, Georgia, BYU, Oregon and others face?
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Penguins turn the tide in Philly?
Here's a preview of Wednesday's three games, along with stat leaders and a look back on Tuesday's OT-filled evening.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Early MLB 2026 trade deadline preview: Player most likely to be traded for all 30 teams
From major league stars to prospects to if-all-goes-wrong candidates, here's who could be made available for trades.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Cold offensive starts? A reliever who could win a Cy Young? 8 stats that tell the early story of the 2026 season
It's hard to know which numbers to trust this time of year. Here are the ones that we do -- and don't -- believe in.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

OKC's Jared McCain can hoop, but he's also famous for his viral dance moves
The 22-year-old guard out of Duke has built a social media empire since first posting a video on Feb. 6, 2020.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

How the Magic avoided disaster and turned things around
Orlando's surge began with a three-minute highlight reel that reignited it in the play-in tournament.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Don't panic, Detroit! The five reasons to still trust the Pistons this postseason
Game 1 didn't go Detroit's way on Sunday, but there are still a lot of reasons to trust these young Pistons.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Jarrell Miller and a viral toupee-fueled comeback
Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller waited 15 years for the world to know him. He could never have imagined how that moment would arrive as he fights for a title shot.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

NFL draft faces a new insider betting risk
Former NFL execs say it's only a matter of time until someone parlays inside information on the draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Can Soto's return finally bring the Mets a win?
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Caleb Downs tops annual most likely Giants draft pick list
We ranked the most likely Giants draft picks for their two first-round selections in 2026.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Our cheat sheet to the 2026 NFL draft: The prospects, team needs and sleepers you need to know
Who are the biggest sleepers and top QBs? Who is set to get picked early? Here's the ultimate guide to this year's NFL draft, including predictions and buzz.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Smart's defense on KD helps Lakers to 2-0 lead
The Rockets had Kevin Durant back for Game 2 of their first-round matchup Tuesday. But the Lakers had Marcus Smart guard him in their 101-94 win to take a 2-0 series lead.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Kings coach hit by shattered glass as panel breaks
Kings interim coach D.J. Smith had shattered glass fall on him after a pane broke behind the Los Angeles bench Tuesday night in Game 2 against Colorado.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man United in for Juventus midfielder
Manchester United are interested in signing Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Glass shatters behind Kings bench, delays Game 2
A glass pane behind the Kings bench shattered after fans pounded on it in excitement after Colorado goalie Scott Wedgewood stopped a penalty shot in the second period of the Avalanche's 2-1 overtime win.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Glass shatters behind Kings bench, delays game
A glass pane behind the Kings bench shattered after fans pounded on it in excitement after Colorado goalie Scott Wedgewood stopped a penalty shot in the second period.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Bruins 'played to our identity' in Game 2 victory
The Boston Bruins, who let a two-goal lead slip away late in Game 1 on Sunday, stormed ahead in Game 2 with four goals in the first 41 minutes, and goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 34 saves en route to a 4-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Wemby concussed on hard fall in Spurs' G2 loss
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama sustained a concussion on a hard fall during the second quarter of Tuesday night's Game 2 playoff loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Williams' collapse in 9th brings Mets' slide to 12
The Mets dropped their 12th straight game Tuesday, this time blowing an early 3-0 lead and allowing the Twins to score two in the ninth in a 5-3 win at Citi Field.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Splitter on Dundon reports: 'Trying to be a pro'
In response to questions about reported cost-cutting measures by new Blazers owner Tom Dundon, interim coach Tiago Splitter said he's focusing on basketball.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Edgecombe makes history with 30-10 to stun C's
VJ Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall on his back early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the 76ers beat the Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday night to tie their series at one game apiece.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

West playoff takeaways: Blazers rally past Spurs without Wemby
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Follow live: Lakers host Rockets in Game 2
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ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

'Things that come in a dozen': Twins troll Mets after team suffers 12th straight loss
The Minnesota Twins made sure to poke fun at the New York Mets after handing them their 12th straight loss.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

?? Drake trolls Bears' QB in rollout of new album
The Canadian rapper posed in front of blocks of ice while wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket during his "Iceman" album rollout.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Edgecombe, Maxey star as 76ers tie series vs. C's
VJ Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall on his back early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the 76ers beat the Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday night to tie their series at one game apiece.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Durant (knee) cleared to play in Game 2 vs. L.A.
Rockets star Kevin Durant has been cleared to return for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing Game 1 due to a knee tendon bruise.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Mets get cold reception in Queens as skid hits 12
In the throes of a 12-game losing streak, the skidding New York Mets, in last place in the National League East, returned home Tuesday night to a quieter reception at Citi Field on a cold night in Queens, as they opened a series with the Minnesota Twins.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Wemby exits Spurs' loss, in concussion protocol
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ruled out of the remainder of Tuesday night's first-round playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers in San Antonio after being placed in the concussion protocol.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Leicester's fall from grace: From Premier League champions to relegation to League One
It feels like yesterday that Leicester were the Cinderellas of world soccer, winning the Premier League against all odds. On Tuesday, however, the Foxes' ignominious relegation to the third tier was confirmed.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Follow live: Spurs host Trail Blazers in Game 2
Follow live: Spurs host Trail Blazers in Game 2

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Freddie, Chelsea Freeman announce birth of fourth child, first girl
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ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

?? Drake trolls Bears' QB in rollout of 'Iceman' album
The Canadian rapper posed in front of blocks of ice while wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket during his "Iceman" album rollout.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Rosenior slams 'indefensible' Chelsea in latest loss
Chelsea's season slumped deeper into crisis after a 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Tuesday left its hopes of Champions League qualification hanging by a thread.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

The Draft Day Predictor settles big Round 1 debates
Our analytics model crunches the numbers on Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and how four NFL teams should approach their first-round picks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Sanders touts 'new vibe' under Browns' Monken
Shedeur Sanders said there is a "new vibe" and "new energy" with the Browns under first-year coach Todd Monken and his staff.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Gilgeous-Alexander wins Clutch Player of the Year
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's trophy case is getting bigger as the reigning MVP added the Clutch Player of the Year award to his sterling resume.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Leicester's 'horrible' journey ends with relegation
Leicester City have been relegated to League One from the Championship after a 2-2 draw with Hull City on Tuesday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Lynx's Collier (ankle) sidelined until at least June
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

2026 NBA draft order: Where all 60 picks stand ahead of the lottery
Where does the NBA draft order stand ahead of next month's lottery? We have you covered.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Duke lands Blackwell, top guard in transfer portal
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Crew owners get 18th NWSL team for record fee
The NWSL awarded an expansion franchise to Columbus, Ohio, and an ownership consortium led by the Haslam Sports Group. The new Columbus-based team will begin play in 2028.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Leicester relegated to 3rd-tier in draw with Hull
Leicester City have been relegated to League One from the Championship after a 2-2 draw with Hull City on Tuesday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Kentucky governor blasts decision-making at UK
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Sources: Soto to return to slumping Mets on Wed.
The Mets, mired in an 11-game losing streak, will get a boost to their offense with outfielder Juan Soto set to return to the lineup Wednesday, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

NFL Nation mock draft: Our team reporters predict landing spots in the first round
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Fernando Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.

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