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ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Walker used Donald comparison to hit next level
Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker instantly got the message when head coach Liam Coen used an Aaron Donald comparison during their end-of-season meeting.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Tigers vet Verlander on 15-day IL with hip injury
Justin Verlander's season home debut with the Tigers was put on hold after the veteran was placed on the 15-day IL with hip inflammation.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Brewers' 'rally tortoise' replaces pocket pancakes
The Milwaukee Brewers have inherited a "rally tortoise" after manager Pat Murphy had his "pocket pancakes" banned by a local reporter.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Geno apologizes to South Carolina for outburst
UConn coach Geno Auriemma apologized to the South Carolina staff for his emotional outburst at Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley in the closing seconds of their Final Four matchup.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Jays' Kirk hits IL with dislocated, fractured thumb
The Blue Jays have placed catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated and broken left thumb.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Parker calls HOF enshrinement 'truly special'
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's team will enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, joined by Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni, Joey Crawford, Doc Rivers and Mark Few.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Jays place Kirk on 10-day IL with thumb fracture
The Blue Jays have placed catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb fracture, the team announced.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Abrahamson-Henderson out as Georgia coach
Georgia has mutually agreed to part ways with women's basketball coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson, the school announced.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Szoboszlai: No 'fighting spirit' in loss vs. Man City
Dominik Szoboszlai has said Liverpool lacked "fighting spirit" in their 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup and said it is "hard to find the words" to sum up his team's poor performance.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

How Illinois-UConn, Michigan-Arizona will be decided in men's Final Four
The road ends in Indianapolis. ESPN's college basketball experts break down keys to the national semifinals.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Haaland hat trick as Man City thrashes Liverpool
Manchester City beat Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, with Erling Haaland scoring a hat trick.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

How UConn-Illinois, Arizona-Michigan will be decided in men's Final Four
The road ends in Indianapolis. ESPN's college basketball experts break down keys to the national semifinals.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

ESPN experts predict Final Four winners, national champion
We surveyed 46 reporters and analysts, and there is one clear favorite to cut down the nets.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Haaland hits long-awaited Man City hat trick as pressure piles on Liverpool's Slot
Erling Haaland's first Manchester City hat trick since August 2024 helped send his side to the FA Cup semifinals in a 4-0 thrashing over Liverpool.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Man City pushing for Anderson
Manchester United and Manchester City are moving quickly to sign Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Three big trends from Portland, Toronto picks
The biggest (and, in some cases, surprising) picks for the Fire and Tempo had a few things in common.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Welcome to Mullins Drive: How a small Indiana town is embracing its new March legend
The UConn freshman inked his name in Indiana basketball history. His hometown added it to street signs, too.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

?? How to bet the men's basketball semifinals
Will the Illini get revenge for the loss to UConn back in November? Is the total too high in the late game?

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Coaches push back on LeBron's Memphis remark
A pair of NBA head coaches defended Memphis and its culture following criticism by Lakers star LeBron James that the Grizzlies should relocate.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Mavs' Flagg, 19, is youngest with 50-point game
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to have a 50-point game, as the rookie scored 51 in a 138-127 home loss to the Magic.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Guide to all 15 games on Statement Saturday
More playoff spots (and eliminations) can be clinched around the league. Here's what to watch in each contest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

NBA playoff watch: Can Spurs stay red hot?
Wemby & Co. head to Denver. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Friday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Latest NBA buzz: What we know about Luka's hamstring injury
Here's what league insiders are talking about behind the scenes, including when Doncic might be to return from his latest injury.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

End of the feature back? What the rise of running back tandems means for the NFL draft
Splitting time used to be a mark against rushers. With top NFL draft prospects coming from the same backfield, that might be changing.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Latest NFL draft buzz: What we're hearing on Jermod McCoy's pro day
How did the Tennessee CB perform at his pro day? Who is the third-best QB in this class?

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Who will be the best RBs in the NFL draft class? We gave projections and comps for top prospects
We have stat projections for the top running back prospects in the 2026 NFL draft class, from Jeremiyah Love to late-round sleepers.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Bayer Leverkusen forward
Arsenal are keeping an eye on Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

UCLA grinds out sloppy win, makes 1st title game
It wasn't pretty, but UCLA survived 23 turnovers and held off a late surge from Texas to pull out a 51-44 win on Friday night to reach the NCAA title game for the first time in program history.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

UCLA grinds out sloppy win, reaches 1st title game
It wasn't pretty, but UCLA survived 23 turnovers and held off a late surge from Texas to pull out a 51-44 win on Friday night to reach the NCAA title game for the first time in program history.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

Mavs' Flagg, 19, is youngest to have 50-pt game
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg became the youngest player in NBA history to have a 50-point game, as the rookie scored 51 in Friday's 138-127 home loss to the Magic.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

'Difference-maker': Griffin dazzles in Pirates debut
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin made his major league debut and hit an RBI double as Pittsburgh beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 in its home opener at PNC Park.

ESPN Sports
Apr 04, 2026

'Frustrated' Geno, Staley have fiery sideline dustup
UConn's Geno Auriemma ripped into the officiating crew during a live TV interview and then got into a heated argument with Dawn Staley in the final seconds of the Huskies' 62-48 loss to South Carolina in the women's Final Four on Friday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

'Difference maker': Griffin dazzles in Pirates debut
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin made his major league debut and hit an RBI double as Pittsburgh beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 in its home opener at PNC Park.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Geno confronts Staley, rips 'ridiculous' refs in loss
UConn's Geno Auriemma ripped into the officiating crew during a live TV interview and then got into a heated argument with Dawn Staley in the final seconds of the Huskies' 62-48 loss to South Carolina in the women's Final Four on Friday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Sources: NBA investigating Bucks, Giannis' health
The NBA is investigating the Bucks' handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after the star forward told reporters Friday that he is being held out despite being healthy enough to play.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Alvarez a top-10 bat? Ohtani wins Cy Young? Perdomo for real? 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 03, 2026

?? Latest NBA buzz after Luka's injury
Here's what league insiders are talking about behind the scenes, including when Doncic might be to return from his latest injury.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

2 HCs push back after LeBron's Memphis remark
A pair of NBA head coaches defended Memphis and its culture Friday following criticism by Lakers star LeBron James that the Grizzlies should just relocate.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

NCAA prez disputes Geno: 2-site format is working
NCAA president Charlie Baker, responding to UConn coach Geno Auriemma's criticism of the two-site regional format, said it's "pretty hard to argue" against it considering the rise in attendance, viewership and ticket sales.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Women's Final Four predictions: Who wins Texas-UCLA?
What will decide Friday's semifinals? Which player will have the biggest impact?

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Your men's Final Four guide: Illinois-UConn, Arizona-Michigan (with predictions!)
We run through every team's keys to advancing to the championship game -- and their potential fatal flaws.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Doncic set to miss at least rest of regular season
Lakers star Luka Doncic has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and will be out at least through the end of the regular season, the team announced Friday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

NFL probe finds no reason to discipline Chiefs' Rice
The NFL announced Friday that it concluded its own investigation into Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice, stating that he "has not engaged in conduct that violates the personal conduct policy."

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Jags sign DE Walker to 4-year, $110M extension
The Jaguars signed defensive end Travon Walker to a four-year, $110 million contract extension, his agency announced Friday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Executive order: Athletes get 5 years, 1 transfer
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Friday aims to limit NCAA athletes to a five-year playing window and how often they can transfer between schools.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Fire make Carleton top WNBA expansion draft pick
Unrestricted free agent Bridget Carleton was selected by the Portland Fire as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA expansion draft Friday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Sources: Curry expected to return vs. Rockets
Following two successful scrimmages, Warriors star Stephen Curry is expected to get official clearance for a Sunday return to the lineup after missing the previous 27 games with a persistent right knee issue, league sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

USC star Watkins nearing end of rehab on knee
USC star JuJu Watkins is getting closer to the end of her rehab from a knee injury.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Betting buzz: Men's Final Four features tightest spreads on record
As of Friday morning, both UConn-Illinois and Arizona-Michigan have point spreads of less than 2.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Tracking fifth-year options for 2023 first-rounders: Who will return in 2027?
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is May 1. Which players have had their options picked up?

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Tide's Holloway to enroll in fall, aims to play again
Following Friday's reversal of his campus ban after his recent arrest, Alabama's Aden Holloway is planning to enroll in fall classes and hoping to rejoin the team next season pending the outcome of his legal case, his attorney told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

UConn's Hurley owns up to antics: 'Not a victim'
UConn coach Dan Hurley says he is not looking for any sympathy regarding the perception of his coaching style.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Wilson committed to Aces: 'I'm not leaving Vegas'
A'ja Wilson, four-time MVP and three-time WNBA champion with the Aces, said she is "not leaving Vegas" when it comes time to sign a new deal.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Amid UNC talk, Lloyd agrees to new deal at Zona
Coach Tommy Lloyd has agreed to a new deal with Arizona, he announced Friday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Boozer fifth freshman to win AP Player of Year
Cameron Boozer is The Associated Press men's college basketball national Player of the Year, becoming only the fifth freshman to earn the honor and the second in a row for a Duke program that keeps adding to the longest list of winners in the country.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Nebraska's Hoiberg named AP Coach of the Year
Nebraska's Fred Hoiberg edged out Duke's Jon Scheyer and Arizona's Tommy Lloyd for Associated Press men's basketball coach of the year honors Friday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

NBA playoff watch: Wolves, Sixers look to solidify spots
Only one game Friday features a pair of playoff teams. Plus, updated playoff projections and more.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Final NBA MVP (and ROY) straw poll: Here's who voters are picking to win
Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Sources: TCU, Dykes reach multiyear extension
Sonny Dykes, who has gone 36-17 in four seasons as TCU coach, has agreed to a multiyear extension, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Keepers, sleepers and more: Top 10 notes for next season
As the NHL season nears its end, here are the keepers, sleepers and bouncebacks to know for next season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Final Four has a Carolina blue backdrop
As UNC looks for its next coach, the Final Four has taken on a Carolina blue backdrop.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

'We want to pinch ourselves': Dusty May's full-circle return to the Final Four
Three years after helming FAU's Cinderella run to the national semifinals, May returns with Michigan.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Could Sarah Strong be UConn's all-time best -- and a four-time champ?
Sarah Strong had a freshman season for the record books -- and then she got better. Is another fairytale ending on the way?

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

UConn on brink of dual title appearance brings 2014 to mind
UConn men's and women's basketball are both in the Final Four. Could the school make its first dual national championship appearance since 2014? The world was quite different back then.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Expansion draft projections: The top player available on every team
Portland and Toronto are on the clock to start building out their rosters. These players could be picks Friday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

? The top men's U21 soccer players in the world
For the eighth straight year, ESPN brings you our list of the game's next young stars aged 21 or under. Who is good enough to make it?

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Women's Final Four predictions: Who wins South Carolina-UConn, Texas-UCLA?
What will decide Friday's semifinals? Which player will have the biggest impact?

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Draft prospects with true Round 1 grade: The 12 clear first-rounders
We'll see 32 picks in Round 1, but who actually earned the right to be there?

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Latest NFL draft buzz: What we're hearing on Jermod McCoy's pro day, the QB3 debate
How did Jermod McCoy perform at his pro day? Who is the third-best QB in this class? Our NFL draft experts weigh in with new intel three weeks out.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

NBA MVP straw poll: Wemby closes the gap in our final award update
Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Gattuso leaves Italy job after World Cup woe
Gennaro Gattuso has left his role as Italy manager after overseeing their failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

NHL playoff watch: The Flyers' path to the postseason
Philly needs a win Friday -- and some help, too. Plus, full updated playoff projections after a 14-game night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, most important remaining games
With fewer than 10 games left for all teams, here's what matchups matter the most.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Konnor Griffin is headed to the majors! What you need to know about Pirates' 19-year-old phenom
Pittsburgh is calling up MLB's No. 1 overall prospect. Here is what makes the shortstop so special.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Griffin joins Skenes, Ohtani on list of hyped MLB debuts
Griffin isn't the first top prospect to arrive in the majors to serious hype.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Men's turnament picks: How to bet Saturday's national semifinal games
Will the Illini get revenge for the loss to UConn back in November? Is the total too high in the late game?

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Who are the 39 best men's U21 players in the world?
For the eighth straight year, ESPN brings you our list of the game's next young stars aged 21 or under. Who is good enough to make it?

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

The best 21 women's players, aged 21 or under
Welcome to the next generation, with representatives from the NWSL, WSL and across Europe.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Power Rankings: Who are the top teams one week into the season?
With baseball now underway, how much has changed since our preseason rankings?

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

117 wins? 40 different pitchers? Four themes that will dominate the Dodgers' regular season
L.A. is all about October. So what happens over the next six months? We separate fact from fiction.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Premier League without set-piece goals: Arsenal still first?
We crunched the numbers on how the standings would look like without goals from corners, free kicks and more.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Midseason review: Top players and teams halfway through the year
From LSU's struggles to Landon Hairston's impressive year, checking in on college baseball's top storylines midway through the year.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Weekend predictions: Man City or Liverpool in FA Cup? Can Atlético play spoiler vs. Barça?
From a big-club clash in England to a potentially decisive LaLiga matchup, another wild weekend of action awaits as Julien Laurens picks out the best games to watch in Europe.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

The incredibly rare thing you probably missed during the Cubs' 2016 curse-breaking World Series win
While the Cubs were making history in Cleveland 10 years ago, one unique accomplishment flew well under the radar.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Safety 'savant' Caleb Downs to test NFL's thirst for his position
Since 2000, only eight safeties have been drafted in the top 10. Downs could challenge conventional wisdom.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Four Premier League clubs want Villa star Rogers
Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool are interested in Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Preview and predictions: Which teams will win in the semifinals?
Here's how UConn, UCLA, South Carolina and Texas can win the NCAA title, and what might derail them.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Luka (hamstring) set for MRI after exiting loss
Lakers star Luka Doncic exited Thursday's loss to the Thunder early because of a strained left hamstring.

ESPN Sports
Apr 03, 2026

Source: Luka (hamstring) set for MRI after exit
Lakers star Luka Doncic exited Thursday's loss to the Thunder early because of a strained left hamstring.

ESPN Sports
Apr 02, 2026

Sources: KU's Bidunga to test draft, enter portal
Flory Bidunga, who projects as a second-round pick, would be the top player in the portal among the more than 800 players so far who intend to enter.

ESPN Sports
Apr 02, 2026

Royals' Jensen oversleeps, scratched from lineup
Catcher Carter Jensen was removed from the Royals' starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins after he overslept.

ESPN Sports
Apr 02, 2026

Judge denies UVA QB Morris' request for 7th year
A Virginia circuit court judge denied Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris' request for a preliminary injunction to play a seventh season on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 02, 2026

Tiger told deputy: 'Was just talking to president'
After crashing his SUV last week in Florida, Tiger Woods took out his phone and told a deputy, "I was just talking to the president," according to body camera footage released Thursday showing the golfer's arrest on a DUI charge.

ESPN Sports
Apr 02, 2026

Rangers' ninth inning 'Rally Sombrero' leads 2026 new ballpark foods
Teams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items.

ESPN Sports
Apr 02, 2026

'Let her play': Chiefs launch petition for high school girls' flag football in Kansas
The Kansas State High School Activities Association will have a vote on April 23 to determine if girls' high school flag football will be sanctioned.

ESPN Sports
Apr 02, 2026

Betting odds for the Masters, future golf majors: Scheffler, McIlroy favored
Odds for next four golf majors: The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open and Open Championship.

ESPN Sports
Apr 02, 2026

Inside the friction between Jalen Hurts and the Eagles
ESPN pulls back the curtain on what's ailing a star-studded Eagles offense, one in which its QB must evolve.

ESPN Sports
Apr 02, 2026

Cadeau rejoins U-M, 'fine' after allergic reaction
Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said Thursday his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts.

ESPN Sports
Apr 02, 2026

Phil to miss Masters due to family health matter
Phil Mickelson announced Thursday that he won't play in next week's Masters and will be out for an extended period as his family continues to "navigate a personal health matter."

ESPN Sports
Apr 02, 2026

Scouts debate the top of the NBA draft class: Peterson or Dybantsa at No. 1?
Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.

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