|
Apr 02, 2026
The No. 1 prospect in baseball has a chance to join exclusive company on Opening Day -- if the Pirates are willing to let him.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
A 20-year deal between Fanatics and the NFL has kicked in, consolidating the league's and players' union's trading card licenses under one company.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
Iowa State women's basketball star Audi Crooks will be entering the transfer portal for her final year of collegiate eligibility, she announced on social media Thursday.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
Kirk Cousins has agreed to a contract with the Raiders, the veteran quarterback's agent announced.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
As UNC looks for its next coach, the Final Four has taken on a Carolina blue backdrop.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
A title wouldn't give the conference on par with football, but it would be a big step.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
In 2001, one of baseball's first viral moments played out on a spring training field. Those who were there relive the "Sea of Feathers" game.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
The March international window was the last time for players to impress U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino, so who cemented their place on his team?
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
Built to disrupt, the Intuit Dome's most intense section affects games in real time by turning fans into participants -- and opponents into targets.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
With the list of qualifiers complete, let's go through and assess each one.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams. That means there'll be 96 kits on show! Here are all the ones released so far, from worst to first.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
Luka and SGA go head-to-head. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Wednesday.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
With baseball now underway, how much has changed since our preseason rankings? Our Week 1 rankings tell the story.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
More than 100 players are WNBA free agents. We break down what factors are at play in the decision-making process.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
Wondering who to watch during this weekend's Final Four? We break down the best on the court.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
We run through every team's keys to advancing to the championship game -- and their potential fatal flaws.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
The Wildcats are back in the national semifinals for the first time in 25 years -- but are focused on the moment.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
After putting up 41 points and 18 rebounds in a runaway win, Spurs center Victor Wembanyama reiterated that the MVP award is squarely in his sights.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
Max Verstappen predicted F1's new rule set would underwhelm, and 2026 is proving him correct, so much so that he might just quit the sport entirely.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
We saw a lot during the college careers of the draft's top QBs. Each has something that could set them back.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
We asked four draft analysts -- Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Jordan Reid and Field Yates -- to make picks in the first three rounds. Where do the top prospects land?
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
What was actually in Leonard's contract? What do league insiders think of it? Here's what we know about the allegations -- and where the investigation stands.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
In 2001, one of baseball's first viral moments played out on a spring training field. Those who were there relive the "Sea of Feathers" game.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
The 27-year-old goalie has had a record-breaking debut season for the Hurricanes, and his brother remains in his mindset.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
Buffalo, Carolina and Minnesota can punch playoff tickets on Thursday. Here's what to watch in a 14-game slate.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
As UNC looks for its next coach, the Final Four has taken on a Carolina blue backdrop.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
Welcome to the next generation of women's stars aged 21 or under, with representatives from the NWSL, WSL and across Europe.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
Arsenal and Real Madrid are keen on Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane. Transfer Talk has the latest.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
After putting up 41 points and 18 rebounds in a runaway win, Spurs center Victor Wembanyama reiterated that the MVP award is squarely in his sights.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
The top ticket price for the World Cup final hit $10,990 as FIFA reopened sales on Wednesday.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
The Boston Celtics had a first quarter like none other in their storied history Wednesday night, scoring 53 points in the opening 12 minutes of a 147-129 victory over the Miami Heat.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.
|
|
Apr 02, 2026
Rap megastar J. Cole has signed a contract to play in the Chinese Basketball Association with the Nanjing Monkey Kings, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Expected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza threw roughly 56 passes in front of scouts from all 32 NFL teams and more than 100 members of the media Wednesday.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has checked in to rehab, his attorney told The California Post. Last month, a woman in Los Angeles filed a lawsuit against Nacua alleging he made an "unprovoked antisemitic statement" and later bit her on the shoulder.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
The NCAA Division I Cabinet will consider proposed changes to eligibility rules, including one that would bar athletes who have entered and remained in a professional sports draft from competing in college.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas on charges including speeding and possession of a controlled substance.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Sjoeke Nusken's consolation goal for Chelsea proved to be too little, too late in loss to Arsenal in the UWCL.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron James makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Shaking off an illness that hampered his velocity, Chris Sale allowed only one baserunner in six innings to lead the Braves past the Athletics.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo said he "talked seriously" with Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia about Phoenix's head coaching job last summer before the team ultimately hired Jordan Ott.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday against Indiana University in which former men's basketball players alleged improper sexual conduct by a former team physician because the players' complaint fell far beyond the two-year statute of limitations.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self is set to return for the 2026-27 season, saying in a statement Wednesday that he remains "focused and committed to Kansas" and "competing for a National Championship."
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Michigan PG Elliot Cadeau is receiving medical attention for a possible allergic reaction and is set to meet the Wolverines in Indianapolis later Wednesday.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
A Florida judge granted Tiger Woods' request on Wednesday to travel outside the U.S. and enter a comprehensive inpatient treatment facility.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the fantasy baseball season.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, pitchers, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Breaking down the latest top-25 college baseball rankings plus our favorite moments from the past week.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Kevin Warren, president and CEO of the Chicago Bears, says the team is targeting "late spring, early summer" for a decision on where the team's new stadium will be built.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
The Marlins' Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season -- a 93-pitch shutout in a 10-0 victory against the White Sox.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu both announced that they will re-sign with the Liberty.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
A Florida judge granted Tiger Woods' request on Wednesday to travel outside the U.S. and enter a comprehensive inpatient treatment facility.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
In the second inning of the Rays-Brewers game Wednesday, a foul tip from Nick Fortes hit plate umpire C.B. Bucknor in the face mask.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Man United's maiden Women's Champions League campaign ended in Munich at the quarterfinal stage. Now they need to prove they're not on-hit wonders.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Who is the sport's most dominant pitcher right now? We rank the elite, with the help of MLB scouts and execs.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Dayton Webber, the quadruple amputee cornhole player facing murder charges, intends to argue that he acted in self-defense when he shot a passenger in his vehicle last week, his attorneys indicated Wednesday.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Kyle Green, who has had three stints as an assistant at Northern Iowa, will return to the Panthers as the head men's basketball coach after spending the past five years on Iowa State's staff.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Jack Pugh, a former tight end on Wisconsin's football team who stepped away from football three years ago citing mental health concerns, has died at 24.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Player safety requires "trained, professional officials on the field," NFLPA executive director JC Tretter said in a statement amid ongoing contract negotiations between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
The Pirates are deep into contract negotiations with minor league shortstop Konnor Griffin, who is the No. 1 prospect in MLB, sources told ESPN.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
LeBron James wasn't letting a younger Bronny James have a shot at a win.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
The Cleveland Browns' head coach wanted to freshen up before the photo ... but it was taken early.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Here's how UConn, UCLA, South Carolina and Texas can win the 2026 NCAA title, and what might derail them.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
NFL scouts are watching a lot of tape as we get ready for the 2026 draft. Which underrated players jump off the screen? Ben Solak fills out his All-Film team.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
ESPN pulls back the curtain on what's ailing a star-studded Eagles offense, one in which its QB must evolve.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
We have the final 48 teams that can win the FIFA World Cup this summer. Let's go through them all and rank where they stand.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Dayton Webber, the quadruple amputee cornhole player who is facing murder charges, will continue to be held without bond as his case moves forward, a Maryland judge ruled Wednesday.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
With just a handful of matchups left for each team in the regular season, where do all 30 teams land in this week's Power Rankings?
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Colts, Chiefs, Browns and Patriots owners among those talking about feasibility of expanding schedule.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
We don't need think pieces or inquests into Italy's failure to qualify for a third straight World Cup.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Former UFC flyweight champion breaks a tie in the ESPN P4P rankings with spectacular knockout.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at five pitchers who are likely to be on many a fantasy championship roster.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
All of the traits that bettors should be looking for at the Valero Texas Open, and the best bets to make.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
We have the final 48 teams that can win the FIFA World Cup this summer. Let's go through them all and rank where they stand.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
The FIFA World Cup lineup is complete as all 48 teams are now confirmed.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
San Antonio will try to keep pace with OKC. Plus, updated playoff projections and draft lottery standings.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
With just a handful of matchups left for each team in the regular season, where do all 30 teams land in this week's Power Rankings?
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
As the Warriors face another season lost to injuries, Green confronts an uncertain future.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Identifying draft prospects who could get picked in Rounds 1 and 2 and the ideal scheme matches for them.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
NFL scouts are watching a lot of tape as we get ready for the 2026 draft. Which underrated players jump off the screen? Ben Solak fills out his All-Film team.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Who is the sport's most dominant pitcher right now? We rank the elite, with the help of MLB scouts and execs.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
They're MLB's unquestioned top two superstars. We break down their value to determine which reigns supreme.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Here's how UConn, UCLA, South Carolina and Texas can win the 2026 NCAA title, and what might derail them.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
No. 1 seeds UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina are in the Final Four for the second consecutive year.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Arizona, Michigan, UConn and Illinois each have a representative in the top five -- but one semifinalist has two.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
The Fighting Illini star has ascended toward the top of a historically talented freshman class.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
A title wouldn't give the Big Ten men's hoops dominance to go with football, but it would be a big step.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
The first UFL Power Rankings feature familiar teams at the top and include each team's Week 1 MVP.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
The Ducks, Sharks and Kings are all in action Wednesday. Plus, full playoff projections and more.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
The Hall of Fame defenseman gives his take on the latest hot topics around hockey.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
UConn coach Dan Hurley downplayed his bizarre interaction with an official at the end of Sunday's NCAA tournament victory against Duke, saying he thought the referee was looking to "chest-bump me to celebrate."
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Luka Doncic had his third straight 40-point game, lifting his March scoring total to 600 points and adding to a strong month for the Lakers, who finished with a 15-2 record.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
ESPN pulls back the curtain on what's ailing a star-studded Eagles offense, one in which their QB must evolve.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Juventus winger Francisco Conceição has emerged as an option to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool. Transfer Talk has the latest.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike has emerged as an attractive option for Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest.
|
|
Apr 01, 2026
Umpire C.B. Bucknor, who had the poorest results among umpires in MLB's new ABS system last weekend, had another call overturned at first base during Tuesday's Brewers-Rays game.
|
|
