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Apr 05, 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 05, 2026
Geno Auriemma is a defining figure in women's basketball, which makes his behavior Friday night all the more disappointing.
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Apr 05, 2026
How a longtime coach and an eclectic mix of transfers finally delivered an NCAA title years in the making.
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Apr 05, 2026
UCLA dominated every phase of the game in Sunday's women's national final, blowing out the Gamecocks for Bruins coach Cori Close's first championship.
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Apr 05, 2026
Padres third baseman Manny Machado kicked aside a pickoff attempt to help San Diego score two runs as the Padres rallied from a four-run deficit on their way to an 8-6 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday.
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Apr 05, 2026
Michigan coach Dusty May informed university officials that he's not pursuing any college basketball jobs, sources told ESPN on Sunday.
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Apr 05, 2026
How a longtime coach and an eclectic mix of transfers finally delivered an NCAA title years in the making.
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Apr 05, 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 05, 2026
UCLA dominated every phase of the game in Sunday's women's national final, blowing out the Gamecocks for Bruins coach Cori Close's first championship.
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Apr 05, 2026
Reliever Pete Fairbanks, 32, was given a rare start by the Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon to allow the closer to get home for the birth of his child, and the reliever threw a 27-pitch first inning against the New York Yankees.
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Apr 05, 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 05, 2026
As the women's NCAA tournament comes to an end, we look ahead to next season.
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Apr 05, 2026
Dawn Staley made sure the crowd acknowledged her pregame handshake with Cori Close before South Carolina and UCLA met in the women's final, an apparent dig at Geno Auriemma
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Apr 05, 2026
Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler arrived at Augusta National on Sunday, along with his 9-day-old son, Remy.
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Apr 05, 2026
Michigan star forward Yaxel Lendeborg said he "absolutely" plans to play in the national title game against UConn on Monday night.
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Apr 05, 2026
The Astros have placed ace Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list with a strain in his pitching shoulder.
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Apr 05, 2026
Alabama coach Nate Oats has signed a new contract that will make him one of the five highest-paid college basketball coaches in the country.
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Apr 05, 2026
Duke's Cameron Boozer, a projected top-five pick in the 2026 NBA draft, said he suffered multiple fractures around one of his eyes during his team's loss to UConn in the Elite Eight.
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Apr 05, 2026
Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts was placed on the injured list because of a strained right oblique, manager Dave Roberts said.
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Apr 05, 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 05, 2026
The Islanders fired coach Patrick Roy on Sunday and named Peter DeBoer his replacement.
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Apr 05, 2026
UConn guard Solo Ball has a foot injury and will not practice as the Huskies prepare to face Michigan in the men's NCAA championship game.
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Apr 05, 2026
Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is being placed on the injured list because of a strained right oblique, manager Dave Roberts said.
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Apr 05, 2026
Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12, starting with Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.
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Apr 05, 2026
The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is May 1.
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Apr 05, 2026
Through all of McIlroy's up and downs at the Masters, his hometown of Holywood has been right there with him.
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Apr 05, 2026
Geno Auriemma is a defining figure in women's basketball, which makes his behavior Friday night all the more disappointing.
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Apr 05, 2026
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
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Apr 05, 2026
For months, Inter Miami advertised Nu Stadium with one simple message: "We're coming home.'" On Saturday, in a 2-2 draw with Austin FC, they made good on their promise.
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Apr 05, 2026
With 30 teams in action Saturday, there were big shifts. Plus, a guide to Sunday's games and more.
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Apr 05, 2026
Ahead of the Inside Out Classic, we translated each emotion into an on-ice role, complete with strengths and weaknesses.
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Apr 05, 2026
Which prospects will have the most sacks through five NFL seasons? We projected the top edge rushers in the 2026 draft class.
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Apr 05, 2026
We have stat projections for the top running back prospects, from Jeremiyah Love to late-round sleepers.
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Apr 05, 2026
Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12, starting with Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.
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Apr 05, 2026
Bruno Fernandes has outlined one player he believes should be among Manchester United's midfield targets this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Apr 05, 2026
Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg suffered a left MCL sprain and left ankle sprain in Saturday's win over Arizona, but team trainer Chris Williams told ESPN he is "very confident" the forward will play in Monday's title game.
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Apr 05, 2026
What's it like watching Dan Hurley lead UConn to the title game? In a word: exhausting.
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Apr 05, 2026
Nikola Jokic outdueled Victor Wembanyama in a clash of MVP candidates Saturday as the Nuggets extended their win streak to eight games.
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Apr 05, 2026
Angels outfielder Jo Adell robbed the Mariners of three home runs Saturday night, including a ninth-inning grab in which he crashed into the seats in the right-field corner to help preserve a 1-0 win.
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Apr 05, 2026
Michigan's 18-point margin of victory over Arizona is tied for the largest in an NCAA men's tournament game between 1-seeds since 1979.
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Apr 05, 2026
ESPN's college basketball crew breaks down what they saw in Indianapolis -- and what could decide the championship.
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Apr 04, 2026
Deontay Wilder appeared to call out Anthony Joshua on Saturday, and it's a fight which makes perfect sense.
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Apr 04, 2026
Illinois added another hard-luck loss in the Final Four, as an uncharacteristic performance from their offense sunk their hopes vs. UConn on Saturday.
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Apr 04, 2026
Lionel Messi needed just 10 minutes to score Inter Miami's first goal in their long-awaited new stadium as his team played to an entertaining 2-2 draw with visiting Austin FC on Saturday.
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Apr 04, 2026
UConn defeated Illinois in the Final Four on Saturday to advance to its third national championship game in the past four years.
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Apr 04, 2026
The road ends in Indianapolis. ESPN's college basketball experts are on-site breaking down all the action.
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Apr 04, 2026
Dawn Staley's Gamecocks seek their third title in five seasons. UCLA is chasing its first NCAA championship.
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Apr 04, 2026
Deontay Wilder beat Derek Chisora in a scrappy but entertaining brawl Saturday to put himself back in the conversation for bigger fights at heavyweight.
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Apr 04, 2026
With last year's Final Four loss under its belt, UCLA is approaching Sunday's national title game against South Carolina with a much more focused and "businesslike" mindset.
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Apr 04, 2026
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged his team is going through its first tough period of the season after being stunned by second-tier Southampton in the FA Cup.
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Apr 04, 2026
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury and will be out for the remainder of the regular season.
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Apr 04, 2026
Super substitute Shea Charles fired Southampton to Wembley as Tonda Eckert's Championship side stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal in a famous FA Cup quarterfinal victory.
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Apr 04, 2026
Joey Crawford, a member of the 2026 Hall of Fame class, advocated for the use of challenge systems in sports, saying they hold officials accountable.
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Apr 04, 2026
Geno Auriemma is a defining figure in women's basketball, which makes his behavior Friday night all the more disappointing.
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Apr 04, 2026
ESPN has live updates of the heavyweight boxing clash between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder from London.
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Apr 04, 2026
ESPN has live updates of the heavyweight boxing clash between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder from London.
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Apr 04, 2026
Geno Auriemma is a defining figure in women's basketball, which makes his behavior Friday night all the more disappointing.
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Apr 04, 2026
Virginia fired women's basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton on Saturday despite the team's run to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2000.
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Apr 04, 2026
Lakers guard Austin Reaves underwent an MRI on his left oblique/rib area Saturday and is questionable to play vs. the Mavericks on Sunday.
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Apr 04, 2026
The Sabres clinched their first playoff berth in 14 years on Saturday, ending an NHL-record 14 seasons of futility.
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Apr 04, 2026
New York owns the longest playoff drought in major North American sports after Buffalo ended its streak at 14 seasons.
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Apr 04, 2026
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.
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Apr 04, 2026
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.
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Apr 04, 2026
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.
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Apr 04, 2026
The Blue Jays have placed catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated and broken left thumb.
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Apr 04, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers have inherited a "rally tortoise" after manager Pat Murphy had his "pocket pancakes" banned by a local reporter.
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Apr 04, 2026
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.
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Apr 04, 2026
Georgia has mutually agreed to part ways with women's basketball coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson, the school announced.
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Apr 04, 2026
The Blue Jays have placed catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb fracture, the team announced.
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Apr 04, 2026
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.
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Apr 04, 2026
With baseball now underway, how much has changed since our preseason rankings?
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Apr 04, 2026
L.A. is all about October. So what happens over the next six months? We separate fact from fiction.
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Apr 04, 2026
The road ends in Indianapolis. ESPN's college basketball experts break down keys to the national semifinals.
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Apr 04, 2026
Manchester City beat Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, with Erling Haaland scoring a hat trick.
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Apr 04, 2026
We surveyed 46 reporters and analysts, and there is one clear favorite to cut down the nets.
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Apr 04, 2026
The road ends in Indianapolis. ESPN's college basketball experts break down keys to the national semifinals.
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Apr 04, 2026
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.
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Apr 04, 2026
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.
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Apr 04, 2026
Welcome to the next generation, with representatives from the NWSL, WSL and across Europe.
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Apr 04, 2026
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?
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Apr 04, 2026
Manchester United and Manchester City are moving quickly to sign Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Apr 04, 2026
The biggest (and, in some cases, surprising) picks for the Fire and Tempo had a few things in common.
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Apr 04, 2026
The UConn freshman inked his name in Indiana basketball history. His hometown added it to street signs, too.
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Apr 04, 2026
Will the Illini get revenge for the loss to UConn back in November? Is the total too high in the late game?
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Apr 04, 2026
A pair of NBA head coaches defended Memphis and its culture following criticism by Lakers star LeBron James that the Grizzlies should relocate.
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Apr 04, 2026
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.
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Apr 04, 2026
With fewer than 10 games left for all teams, here's what matchups matter the most.
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Apr 04, 2026
More playoff spots (and eliminations) can be clinched around the league. Here's what to watch in each contest.
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Apr 04, 2026
Wemby & Co. head to Denver. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Friday.
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Apr 04, 2026
Here's what league insiders are talking about behind the scenes, including when Doncic might be to return from his latest injury.
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Apr 04, 2026
Splitting time used to be a mark against rushers. With top NFL draft prospects coming from the same backfield, that might be changing.
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Apr 04, 2026
How did the Tennessee CB perform at his pro day? Who is the third-best QB in this class?
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Apr 04, 2026
We have stat projections for the top running back prospects in the 2026 NFL draft class, from Jeremiyah Love to late-round sleepers.
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Apr 04, 2026
Arsenal are keeping an eye on Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Apr 04, 2026
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.
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Apr 04, 2026
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.
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Apr 04, 2026
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.
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