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Apr 07, 2026
Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.
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Apr 07, 2026
Duke is favored to win the 2027 men's basketball national championship, according to bookmakers, with newly crowned '26 champion Michigan second in next year's title odds.
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Apr 07, 2026
Tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. is signing his franchise tender and reported for the beginning of the Falcons' offseason workout program, according to NFL Network.
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Apr 07, 2026
Amanda Serrano will return to the ring and defend her featherweight titles against Germany's Cheyenne Hanson as part of MVPW-03 on May 30 in El Paso, Texas.
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Apr 07, 2026
United States international Patrick Agyemang will miss his home World Cup after suffering a serious Achilles tendon injury.
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Apr 07, 2026
A lost season exacerbated a 13-year relationship that was already on the rocks, leading to more questions than answers in Milwaukee.
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Apr 07, 2026
How are the battles for major honors, Champions League spots and relegation shaping up?
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Apr 07, 2026
Check out our Top 25 poll, plus the player of the week.
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Apr 07, 2026
Audi Crooks and Kymora Johnson lead the way. Plus, multiple players from Tennessee, Texas, Georgia and ISU.
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Apr 07, 2026
Tracking news and updates for players entering -- and exiting -- the transfer portal for the 2026-27 season.
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Apr 07, 2026
The 2026 men's hoops champion has been crowned. We're rolling right into ranking next season's best teams -- with a few new rules.
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Apr 07, 2026
Who are the biggest names who might be on the move, and how will the condensed offseason impact free agency?
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Apr 07, 2026
The most iconic highlight reel in sports started in a Michigan bar 40 years ago -- and was almost an NFL anthem.
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Apr 07, 2026
All the prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season moves through its first month.
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Apr 07, 2026
A lost season exacerbated a 13-year relationship that was already on the rocks, leading to more questions than answers in Milwaukee.
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Apr 07, 2026
Steve 'Mongo' McMichael died in 2025 at age 67 after a five-year battle with ALS, and his wife Misty donated his brain to research.
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Apr 07, 2026
Looking beyond the numbers, here are the teams that took the boldest steps in their portal approaches.
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Apr 07, 2026
Bruno Fernandes' brilliant season means that Man United's decision to extend his contract should be an obvious one, right? Except, looking at how things played out with Liverpool and Mo Salah, it's not so simple.
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Apr 07, 2026
This has been something of a lost season for Real Madrid, but the tenacity and form of Federico Valverde may yet bring trophies to the Spanish capital.
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Apr 07, 2026
Is Scottie Scheffler still the favorite? Can Bryson DeChambeau break through? How hard could the course play? We break down what to watch at the 2026 Masters.
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Apr 07, 2026
The Deontay Wilder-Derek Chisora fight card caused a major shakeup, but not in the division you would think. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.
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Apr 07, 2026
San Diego Wave are the new leaders of the ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, while the Washington Spirit are soaring up.
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Apr 07, 2026
With the men's hockey tournament heating up, we've got all the results, analysis and highlights.
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Apr 07, 2026
NBA insiders break down lingering questions, lottery races and what to watch this week.
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Apr 07, 2026
Minnesota can lock up a top-six spot Tuesday. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Monday.
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Apr 07, 2026
Mike Clay provides breakdowns of the top receivers for the 2026 fantasy season.
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Apr 07, 2026
Who are the best comps for Fernando Mendoza and more? We match prospects to current and former pros.
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Apr 07, 2026
Peter Schrager leans on his intel after last week's annual league meeting to project picks in the draft. Here's where things stand right now in Round 1.
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Apr 07, 2026
It's a pivotal evening in the hockey world. Here are the games with the biggest stakes, plus full playoff projections after Monday.
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Apr 07, 2026
As the search for the next Dominican baseball phenom intensifies, the tragic death of a teenager is the latest symptom of a failing system.
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Apr 07, 2026
Manchester United and Liverpool are stepping up interest in AS Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Apr 07, 2026
In the year of the freshman, Dusty May led a band of transfers and upperclassmen to a national title.
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Apr 07, 2026
In their last game together, UConn coach Dan Hurley and Huskies star Alex Karaban saw a bid for a third national title in four years come to an end at the hands of the Michigan Wolverines, who produced a 69-63 victory at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday night.
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Apr 07, 2026
The NHL is looking into the circumstances that led to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pontus Holmberg hurting his left arm when he crashed shoulder-first into an unlatched penalty box door in Monday night's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.
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Apr 07, 2026
Michigan won its second national title by becoming the first team since 2009 to beat UConn in the Sweet 16 or later.
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Apr 07, 2026
Michigan won its second national title by becoming the first team since 2009 to beat UConn in the Sweet 16 or later.
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Apr 07, 2026
The Grizzlies tied the NBA single-game record with 29 3-pointers on Monday but still lost 142-126 at home to the Cavaliers.
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Apr 07, 2026
The NHL is looking into the circumstances that led to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pontus Holmberg hurting his left arm when he crashed shoulder-first into an unlatched penalty box door in Monday night's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.
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Apr 07, 2026
Willson Contreras had a warning for the Brewers after he was hit by a pitch for the 24th time by the team Monday. "... Next time they hit me again, I'm going to take one of them out. That's a message."
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Apr 07, 2026
In the year of the freshman, Dusty May led a band of transfers and upperclassmen to a national title.
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Apr 07, 2026
Here's how next season is taking shape for every team that made the final rounds of the NCAA tournament.
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Apr 07, 2026
The 2026 champion is crowned. We're rolling right into ranking next season's best teams -- with a few new rules.
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Apr 06, 2026
The Spurs ruled out Victor Wembanyama for the second half of Monday's win against the 76ers because of a left rib contusion.
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Apr 06, 2026
Blue Jays right-hander and three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left Monday's 14-2 loss to the Dodgers because of right forearm tendinitis.
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Apr 06, 2026
After the recent tumult, Woods won't be in Augusta, but Masters fans still seek the ghosts of past miracle shots. There is no unwinding this tournament and Tiger.
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Apr 06, 2026
After the recent tumult, Woods won't be in Augusta, but Masters fans still seek the ghosts of past miracle shots. There is no unwinding this tournament and Tiger.
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Apr 06, 2026
Tom Fitzgerald is out as the Devils' general manager in an abrupt late-season change of direction.
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Apr 06, 2026
The Bulls fired vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley on Monday. So ... what now? Here's what our insiders are hearing.
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Apr 06, 2026
We sized up the top 12 quarterbacks, starting with Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.
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Apr 06, 2026
On the same day that Tennessee guard Jaida Civil announced she's entering the transfer portal, Oliviyah Edwards, the No. 2 recruit in the SC Next 100 class of 2026, requested a release from her national letter of intent with the Lady Volunteers on Monday.
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Apr 06, 2026
Jamila Wideman was ousted as a result of serious strategic differences in Washington, a league source said.
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Apr 06, 2026
Chiles and Chio continued their superstar ways. Oklahoma, Florida and LSU dominated. After NCAA gymnastics regionals, the final eight teams are set.
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Apr 06, 2026
Golfers at the Masters said they're pulling for Tiger Woods, who purportedly entered treatment following his DUI arrest in Florida on March 27.
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Apr 06, 2026
The Stars have indefinitely banned the fan who purchased the tickets in connection with an investigation into what appeared to be a Nazi salute at a game in December.
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Apr 06, 2026
What should Malone's top priorities be? Here are the biggest questions about the next chapter in Chapel Hill.
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Apr 06, 2026
On the first day of WNBA free agency, Angel Reese is headed to Atlanta after two seasons in Chicago.
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Apr 06, 2026
Here are the players who can help fill holes on your roster during the final week of the fantasy basketball season.
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Apr 06, 2026
North Carolina intends to hire former longtime NBA coach Michael Malone as the school's next basketball coach, sources told ESPN.
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Apr 06, 2026
Can Rory McIlroy repeat? Will Scottie Scheffler find more magic at Augusta? We break down the Masters field from the favorites to the players just looking to make the cut.
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Apr 06, 2026
The Mets placed Juan Soto on the injured list after the left fielder suffered a minor right calf strain running the bases Friday against the Giants.
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Apr 06, 2026
The Chicago Bulls have fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley.
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Apr 06, 2026
Young talent, diving catches, home runs and ... bobbleheads? Here are baseball's most exciting squads for 2026.
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Apr 06, 2026
A year after being asked by Augusta National to keep his outfits more reserved at the Masters, Jason Day might again be ruffling feathers with his clothing choices.
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Apr 06, 2026
NBA insiders break down lingering questions, lottery races and what to watch in the final week of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
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Apr 06, 2026
Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II has requested a trade after seven seasons in New York, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.
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Apr 06, 2026
Lamar Jackson is getting off on the right foot with new coach Jesse Minter as he reported for the start of the Ravens' offseason workout program Monday.
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Apr 06, 2026
UCLA finished the season at No. 1 in the Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 on Monday after routing South Carolina to win its first NCAA championship.
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Apr 06, 2026
The Sky have traded two-time WNBA All-Star and two-time rebounding champ Angel Reese to the Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028.
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Apr 06, 2026
UCLA is the 2026 champion -- but unranked in the first top 25 for next season. Runner-up South Carolina is No. 3.
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Apr 06, 2026
Barcelona took a huge step toward winning LaLiga with a victory over Atlético, while Man City caused Liverpool more pain with an FA Cup rout for the ages. Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.
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Apr 06, 2026
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.
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Apr 06, 2026
We proposed 32 trades -- one at every slot -- to shake up Round 1.
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Apr 06, 2026
Wisconsin star guard John Blackwell plans to enter the transfer portal while going through the NBA draft process, he told ESPN on Monday.
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Apr 06, 2026
What's it like to observe the Huskies' coach on the sideline? In a word: exhausting.
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Apr 06, 2026
Who will cut down the nets in Indy? Here are the players who need to step up, potential fatal flaws and more.
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Apr 06, 2026
After dramatic finishes across all of college baseball, what do the latest top 25 rankings look like?
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Apr 06, 2026
Relive the best moments of March Madness through the lenses of photographers courtside.
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Apr 06, 2026
NBA insiders break down lingering questions, lottery races and what to watch in the final week of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
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Apr 06, 2026
We proposed 32 trades to shake up Round 1 -- one at every slot -- including deals that involve J.J. McCarthy and Maxx Crosby.
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Apr 06, 2026
Through all of McIlroy's up and downs at the Masters, his hometown of Holywood has been with him.
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Apr 06, 2026
Barcelona took a huge step towards winning LaLiga with victory over Atlético, while Man City caused Liverpool more pain with an FA Cup rout for the ages, as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.
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Apr 06, 2026
The fear of failure has become unavoidable, especially after three successive runners-up finishes.
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Apr 06, 2026
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is set to leave this summer and has Barcelona and Juventus on his trail. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Apr 06, 2026
How a small Indiana town is embracing its new March legend, UConn freshman Braylon Mullins.
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Apr 06, 2026
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
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Apr 06, 2026
LAFC still hasn't conceded in league play in 2026, only a draw blemishes its record this season, but it's enough to top ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.
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Apr 06, 2026
Young talent, diving catches, home runs and ... bobbleheads? Here are baseball's most exciting squads for 2026.
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Apr 06, 2026
The Lightning and Sabres are both playoff-bound, but the No. 1 divisional seed is up for grabs.
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Apr 06, 2026
Only eight players have pulled off the feat in the same season. Who are the most likely "double champs?"
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Apr 06, 2026
Everybody heard the outlandish cheating accusations. Now Hans Niemann is ready to fight for his reputation, and a chess world championship.
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Apr 06, 2026
Set to be a first-round cornerback in the NFL draft like his brother, Avieon Terrell has looked to A.J. as his inspiration throughout his life.
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Apr 06, 2026
Arsenal, Man United, Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea, PSG and Bayern have been contacted about a possible move for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Apr 06, 2026
Warriors star Stephen Curry scored 29 points in 26 minutes Sunday night against the Rockets, a performance that was missing only the final punctuation point.
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Apr 06, 2026
Luka Doncic will seek specialized treatment on his Grade 2 left hamstring strain as he and Austin Reaves target a return to the Lakers' lineup during the playoffs.
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Apr 06, 2026
Luka Doncic will seek specialized treatment on his Grade 2 left hamstring strain in an attempt to expedite his return to play, his agent said.
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Apr 06, 2026
After putting up 45 points in a near-triple double Sunday, Cooper Flagg passed Kon Knueppel as the favorite for Rookie of the Year.
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Apr 06, 2026
First-year manager Tony Vitello, 47, was ejected for the first time in his major league career Sunday afternoon, during the San Francisco Giants' 5-2 loss to the New York Mets, his team's third straight defeat and its sixth this season at Oracle Park.
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Apr 06, 2026
Lauren Coughlin rolled to a five-shot win over Nelly Korda and the rest of the star-studded field at the Aramco Championship for her first win in two years.
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