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Feb 02, 2026

Transfer window winners and losers: How Man City, ...
This winter transfer window had its share of perplexing player moves. Here are our winners and losers.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

UConn women still unanimous No. 1; L'ville to 6th
Louisville moved up to sixth for its best ranking in four years, while UConn remained the unanimous No. 1 in the Associated Press women's Top 25.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Arizona tops; Michigan grabs No. 2, AP men's poll
Michigan jumped over UConn to snag the No. 2 spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll, while Arizona remained the unanimous No. 1.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

AP Top 25 poll reaction: Arizona unanimous No. 1, ...
The latest Top 25 poll is out, with a new top five. What's next for the ranked teams?

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Pickups: Bailey, Jerome, Demin among top players t...
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Rams sign coach McVay, GM Snead to extensions
The Rams have signed head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead to multiyear contract extensions.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Saints to play in NFL's first Paris game in 2026
The NFL will play a regular-season game in Paris for the first time in 2026, and the Saints were announced as one of the teams playing in the contest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Sources: Ronaldo dispute with PIF behind absence
Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Al Nassr's Saudi Pro League match with Al Riyadh as he is unhappy with PIF's (Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund) lack of transfer activity at the club compared to other clubs owned by the fund.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

?? NFL mock draft: Projecting the first two rounds...
Matt Miller goes two rounds deep in his latest mock. Which prospects rose after the Senior Bowl? Which teams need quarterbacks?

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

AP Top 25 poll reaction: LSU moves into top five
The new women's AP Top 25 poll is out. The bottom half of the top 10 got reshuffled.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Bracketology watch guide: The gap between the 1-se...
Monday is a night for chipping away at the résumé (Kansas, Texas Tech, UNC), with a couple AQs on the line.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

FSU OC Malzahn retires after 35 years in coaching
Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announced his retirement on Monday after 35 years spent in coaching -- including stints as the head coach at Arkansas State, Auburn and UCF.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Jefferson: Vikings likely better if Darnold stayed...
Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson can't help but wonder if things would've been different had Sam Darnold been under center instead of oft-injured J.J. McCarthy.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Sources: Trotz set to retire as Predators GM
Barry Trotz is retiring as general manager of the Nashville Predators after just under three years on the job but will stay on until a successor is found, sources confirmed to ESPN's Kristen Shilton and Greg Wyshynski.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

NFL inks multiyear deal to play games in Madrid
The NFL has announced it will play more regular-season games in Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The teams that will play in 2026 are TBD.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Tuskegee hoops coach led off court in handcuffs
Benjy Taylor, the men's basketball coach at Division II Tuskegee University, was escorted off the court in handcuffs after a postgame incident Saturday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Projecting Rounds 1-2 of the NFL draft: Landing sp...
Matt Miller goes two rounds deep in his latest mock. Which prospects rose after the Senior Bowl? Which teams need quarterbacks?

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

What makes Abbey Murphy one of the most exciting p...
The USA and Minnesota star's game features highlight-reel assists and goals, penalties and physical play.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

The four biggest questions one year after the most...
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions for the Lakers, Mavericks and the NBA one year after the shocking Luka Doncic trade.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

UFC 325 fight grades: Why Volkanovski vs. Lopes di...
Which fights were the standouts from UFC 325? Andreas Hale grades all the matchups from Saturday's fight card in Sydney.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Reigns, Morgan could face new opponents at Wrestle...
Roman Reigns and CM Punk have had only one singles match. Could there be another at WrestleMania 42?

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Is it time to talk about Guardiola at Man City? PL...
Are we approaching the end of the Pep Guardiola era at Man City? Plus: Man United grab another win and Real Madrid get booed heavily at home as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Stick with Carrick or hire another coach? Man Unit...
Michael Carrick's 100% winning start is a good problem for his bosses, but a problem nonetheless.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

The Luka trade, one year later: What the Mavs, Lak...
Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions for the Lakers, Mavericks and the NBA one year after the shocking Luka Doncic trade.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Miller's two-round 2026 NFL mock draft: Which Seni...
Matt Miller goes two rounds deep in his latest NFL mock draft. Which prospects rose after the Senior Bowl? Which teams need QBs?

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Wetzel: NFL should look into Giants co-owner Steve...
Steve Tisch isn't accused of violating any law, but commissioner Roger Goodell should ask lots of questions.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

What did he say? Why millions are riding on the words of the Super Bowl announcers
This Super Bowl, millions of dollars will be riding on not just the athletes -- but the announcers.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

State of MLB: Has the Dodgers' dominance propelled...
Today is the 150th anniversary of the National League. We take a look at each league going into the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Hispanic icons who owned Super Bowl halftime befor...
From Bruno Mars to Gloria Estefan, a wide array of Hispanic superstars has graced the Super Bowl halftime stage. Reflect on top performances now.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

How Up with People paved a Super Bowl path for Bad...
Once upon a time, 600 young adults smiled as one, danced in pastel outfits and sang about positivity.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

We pitched six Giannis trades to our resident GM -...
The Warriors, Knicks, Heat and Wolves are reportedly serious about a Giannis trade. Here's what it could take.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Sources: WNBA, union meeting could be 'pivotal'
The WNBA and WNBPA will meet Monday morning in New York, sources close to the process told ESPN, a meeting many believe could be "pivotal" in whether a new collective bargaining agreement is reached or players decide to strike.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Spurs earn Johnson All-Star Game coaching nod
After a whirlwind travel day that began at 6 a.m. in Charlotte and included a flight diversion to Atlanta, the Spurs beat the Magic 112-103 on Sunday night to clinch an All-Star Game coaching nod for Mitch Johnson in his first full season at the helm.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Copy of Copy of Copy of LIVE Transfer deadline day updates: Liverpool to l...
The winter transfer window will close at 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET, and teams are still looking to do some deals before the deadline. Catch up on everything from around Europe.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Lightning say goalie fight key in historic comebac...
The Lightning credited the first goalie fight in an NHL outdoor game -- between Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jeremy Swayman -- for helping to spark their historic Stadium Series comeback win over the Bruins on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Lightning stun Bruins with historic four-goal rall...
Tampa Bay's four-goal comeback is the largest in NHL outdoor game history and the largest comeback victory in franchise history.

ESPN Sports
Feb 02, 2026

Pastrnak vents about nullified OT goal: 'A joke'
David Pastrnak said it was "a joke" that his apparent game-winning overtime goal was nullified by a penalty in the Bruins' eventual 6-5 loss to the Lightning on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

LeBron is in, Kawhi is out: Answering four questio...
ESPN analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton break down the NBA All-Star rosters, including snubs and biggest surprises.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Nelly Korda wins LPGA opener as final round cancel...
Nelly Korda won the season-opening Tournament of Champions without hitting a shot Sunday as the LPGA Tour canceled the final round due to wind and cold.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Rose sets scoring mark in dominant win at Torrey
Justin Rose became the first wire-to-wire winner at Torrey Pines in 71 years, starting with a six-shot lead and closing with a 2-under 70 to win the Farmers Insurance Open.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Sources: Reds land slugger Suarez with $15M deal
Slugger Eugenio Suárez and the Reds have agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract that includes a mutual option for the 2027 season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

LeBron named All-Star reserve, extending record
LeBron James is an NBA All-Star for a record-extending 22nd consecutive year after the league announced its reserves for the Feb. 15 midseason showcase Sunday night.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Grading Mike LaFleur's hire, eyeing what's next fo...
Mike LaFleur comes from the Sean McVay coaching tree, but he faces several tough questions in Arizona. Let's size up the hire.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Korda wins LPGA opener as final round canceled
Nelly Korda won the season-opening Tournament of Champions without hitting a shot Sunday as the LPGA Tour canceled the final round due to wind and cold.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Sources: 49ers hire ex-Falcons HC Morris as DC
The 49ers are hiring Raheem Morris as their new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Sources: Cards set to hire Rams' LaFleur as HC
The Cardinals are hiring Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as their new head coach.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Sources: ChiSox get Hicks, Sandlin from Red Sox
The White Sox acquired Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin, cash and two players to be named later from the Red Sox in exchange for Gage Ziehl and a player to be named.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Sources: Duggan to rejoin Hafley as Fins' new DC
The Dolphins are hiring former Packers linebackers coach Sean Duggan as the new defensive coordinator on Jeff Hafley's staff, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

UF dominates Bama, backing Golden's guarantee
No. 19 Florida handled the 23rd-ranked Crimson Tide 100-77 on Sunday, a little more than a week after coach Todd Golden promised a victory vs. their SEC rival.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Sources: Kubiak to try to reach deal with Raiders
The Raiders are expected to hire Seahawks offensive coordinator as their next head coach after the Super Bowl, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Lady Vols suffer worst loss in rivalry with UConn
No. 1 UConn used a spirited run in the second half to beat No. 15 Tennessee 96-66 on Sunday, the Lady Vols' worst loss in the teams' storied rivalry.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

IOC prez: ICE, Epstein 'sad' pre-Olympics stories
With the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Games set for Friday, IOC president Kirsty Coventry said American storylines of ICE and the Epstein files have been "sad" distractions.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Way-too-early Grand Slam predictions for the rest ...
Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina are the Australian Open champions, but who will win the rest of the majors?

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Title-race twist: Questions for Man City after sli...
The momentum has shifted again in the Premier League again after Man City wasted a two-goal lead.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Carrick's calm exactly what Man United need
Michael Carrick has three wins from three games, thanks in part to an ability to keep things simple amid chaos.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Sources: Kansas City hires ex-Terps HC Turgeon
Kansas City is hiring former Maryland coach Mark Turgeon as the program's next head coach, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Sources: Trail Blazers acquire Krejci from Hawks
The Hawks are trading guard Vit Krejci to the Trail Blazers for Duop Reath and two future second-round picks, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Size 20 shoes and 5,000-plus calories a day: Insid...
With titles as the world's tallest teenager and tallest college basketball player ever, meet Florida's center.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Rosenior is earning Chelsea fans' respect, one win...
Despite criticism following his appointment, Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior continues to impress.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Carrick's calm amid the chaos is exactly what Man ...
Michael Carrick has three wins from three games in charge at Man United and has only made one change to the team. He is keeping things simple.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

NBA buzz: Live updates, trades and intel from arou...
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Who can challenge for Volkanovski's featherweight ...
Next opponents for Alexander Volkanovski and several lightweights, including Benoît Saint Denis and Mauricio Ruffy.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Grades for the Cavs-Kings-Bulls trade: How Keon El...
The Cavaliers added guards Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder, while the Kings acquired De'Andre Hunter. Which team fared best? We graded the trade.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

?? 59 Super Bowl rings, 59 unique stories to tell
They've been lost while surfing in Hawaii and dancing at Studio 54. Ahead of Super Bowl LX, learn a unique story of one ring from every championship.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Copy of Alcaraz wins Aussie Open, completes career Slam
Carlos Alcaraz also thwarted Novak Djokovic's bid for a record 25th major title.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Reed denied back-to-back wins in Bahrain playoff
Patrick Reed's bid for back-to-back titles on the European tour came up just short when he was beaten in a playoff won by Freddy Schott for his first title.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Why Shakur Stevenson's next possible challenger is...
Shakur Stevenson dominated Teofimo Lopez Jr. and looked unbeatable. But he's still looking for bigger challenges.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Women: Did upset of Iowa save USC's season?
In danger of falling out of the field, USC got its most important win of the season Thursday. Mississippi State also got a big one.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Men: Florida is taking national title contender fo...
The defending national champions are building a case to move up the bracket -- and as a threat to repeat.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

How bright is your team's future? Ranking all 30 f...
Who has the most talent in the minors? Here's how every organization stacks up entering the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

What to do with Giannis? The best- and worst-case ...
With Giannis Antetokounmpo rumored to be in his final days with Milwaukee, Andre Snellings takes a look at the possible destinations and which would be best and worst for his fantasy value.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Shaun White's next act? Revolutionizing snowboardi...
Four years after retiring, Shaun White is still changing the sport he's dedicated his life to.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

LeBron's top Madison Square Garden moments
Ahead of his 34th game there, here are some of LeBron James' memorable performances at MSG.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Alcaraz wins Aussie Open, completes career Slam
Carlos Alcaraz also thwarted Novak Djokovic's bid for a record 25th major title.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

How Up with People paved a Super Bowl path for Bad Bunny
Once upon a time, a group of 600 young adults smiled as one, danced in pastel outfits and sang about positivity during the Super Bowl halftime show.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Super Bowl-bound Patriots follow in Mack Hollins' ...
How the eccentric receiver has become the heart of New England's locker room.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

From seeing ghosts to the Super Bowl: Why the Jets...
Mike Maccagnan and former teammates of Darnold talked openly and emotionally about their unwavering faith in the QB.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye Geertruida mo...
Liverpool are set to battle Chelsea in the race to land Rennes center back Jérémy Jacquet. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

UFC 325 takeaways: Sorry, we didn't need Volkanovs...
Alexander Volkanovski proved again what he's already proven, and the lightweight class is as fun as ever.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Stevenson seizes Lopez's title in runaway victory
Shakur Stevenson put on a clinic Saturday night, picking Teofimo Lopez apart to win the WBO junior welterweight title and become a four-division champion.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Kidd: 'Terrible' officials missed calls vs. Flagg
Jason Kidd ripped into the officials after the Mavericks' 111-107 loss to the Rockets, a game Kidd thought came down to a missed call on Cooper Flagg

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Australian Open live: Alcaraz and Djokovic set to ...
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will battle it out in a heavyweight Australian Open final on Sunday evening.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll, each team's...
How high will the Sabres climb? Plus, here are the upcoming dates to circle on the calendar.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Boxer Miller's toupee knocked off mid-fight in win...
Jarrell Miller was hit with a right uppercut from Kingsley Ibeh that knocked the hairpiece off his head.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

?? Grades for Cavs-Kings-Bulls trade
The Cavaliers added guards Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder, while the Kings acquired De'Andre Hunter. Which team fared best? We graded the trade.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Volkanovski outclasses Lopes to retain UFC title
Alexander Volkanovski was even more dominant in his rematch with Diego Lopes, earning a one-sided unanimous decision to retain his featherweight title at UFC 325.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

ESPN closes deal for NFL Network, RedZone rights
ESPN's purchase of NFL Network and other league digital assets has been finalized after government regulators approved the transaction.

ESPN Sports
Feb 01, 2026

Sources: Cavs trade Hunter for Schroder, Ellis
The Cavaliers are trading De'Andre Hunter to the Kings for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jan 31, 2026

NBA trade intel: Everything we're hearing on the c...
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ESPN Sports
Jan 31, 2026

Jarrell Miller's toupee gets knocked off in victor...
Jarrell Miller was hit with a right uppercut from Kingsley Ibeh that literally knocked the hair off his head.

ESPN Sports
Jan 31, 2026

Eye of the Tiger: Rose builds 6-shot lead at Torre...
Justin Rose's six-shot lead is the second-largest 54-hole lead at Torrey Pines, behind only Tiger Woods' eight-shot lead in 2008.

ESPN Sports
Jan 31, 2026

Sources: Giants, Arraez agree to one-year deal
The San Francisco Giants and infielder Luis Arraez are in agreement on a one-year contract, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Jan 31, 2026

Rojas unhappy with WBC denial due to insurance
A new provision for this year's World Baseball Classic is preventing Dodgers INF Miguel Rojas from playing for Venezuela due to his age.

ESPN Sports
Jan 31, 2026

Royal Rumble takeaways: Reigns, Morgan could face ...
Roman Reigns and CM Punk have only had one singles match. Could there be another at WrestleMania 42?

ESPN Sports
Jan 31, 2026

Bruins and Lightning excited for colder-than-expec...
Game-time temperatures below 40 degrees will give the Stadium Series a decidedly non-Floridian feel.

ESPN Sports
Jan 31, 2026

Teofimo Lopez Jr.-Shakur Stevenson live updates, r...
Teofimo Lopez Jr. puts his WBO junior welterweight world title on the line against Shakur Stevenson. Follow live.

ESPN Sports
Jan 31, 2026

UFC 325 LIVE: Results and analysis for Volkanovski...
Brett Okamoto and Sam Bruce relay results and live analysis from UFC 325 in Australia

ESPN Sports
Jan 31, 2026

Royal Rumble: Results and analysis
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ESPN Sports
Jan 31, 2026

Ohtani won't pitch for Japan in WBC, Roberts says
Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Samurai Japan in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, adding that it was Ohtani's decision.

ESPN Sports
Jan 31, 2026

'Zona sets school record with 22-0 start to season...
Koa Peat scored 21 points as No. 1 Arizona beat rival Arizona State 87-74 on Saturday, setting a school record with 22 straight wins to start the season.

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