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ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

The redemption of Rudy and four more trends poweri...
ESPN's Zach Kram analyzes the most important developments coming out of the postseason's first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Copy of VAR Review: Arsenal's second penalty should've bee...
Both Arsenal and Atletico got penalties in their semifinal tie, but were the Gunners unjustly denied a second one?

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

PSG, Bayern Munich show how fun soccer can be. Why...
Tuesday's nine-goal thriller between PSG and Bayern Munich had all the makings of an instant (and all-time) classic. But there are reasons why games like this are an outlier, not the norm.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

3-time Lady Byng winner Kopitar among finalists
Montreal's Cole Caufield, Los Angeles' Anze Kopitar and Ottawa's Jake Sanderson are the finalists for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, the NHL award for best sportsmanship.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Campbell won't return to Kraken, sources say
Jessica Campbell will not return to the Kraken bench next season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Copy of MLB Power Rankings: How far have these NL powerhou...
A number of preseason playoff favorites are still struggling.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Amazon to air 3 Duke games in landmark deal
Duke is entering into a first-of-its-kind enterprise partnership with Amazon that also includes the retail giant and streaming service televising three marquee men's college basketball games next season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Rioux, college hoops' tallest player, to UC Irvine...
Olivier Rioux, who at 7-foot-9 is the tallest player in college basketball history and the tallest player to score in a Division I game, has committed to play for UC Irvine.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Source: Vet DE Campbell reuniting with Ravens
Veteran defensive end Calais Campbell, who played with the Ravens from 2020 to 2022, is returning to sign a one-year deal with Baltimore, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Sources: Giants' Slayton has core-muscle surgery
Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton had surgery for a core-muscle injury recently and is expected to be sidelined throughout the Giants' offseason program this spring, sources told NFL Network.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Copy of Wetzel: LIV Golf's days seem numbered and probably...
LIV made a lot of noise, caused some nervous days at the PGA Tour and even forced some positive changes. But ultimately, it never did enough to make a real challenge.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Is Mike Trout back? Who is the best hitter in base...
What stands out as the calendar turns to May? Let's break down the biggest early trends.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Copy of 'You can't just plug and play any quarterback in t...
The Rams eyed Simpson early in the process -- and just didn't let on.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

?? Ranking the top 50 WNBA players this season
From former MVPs such as A'ja Wilson to expansion cornerstones, these are the best players ahead of the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Vonn not emotionally ready to decide on future
Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Trout remains in top-10 form? Stewart wins NL rook...
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 30, 2026

Way-Too-Early Top 25: New No. 1, more risers after...
South Carolina jumps to the top after making key additions, and Duke and USC join the top five.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas: What it means, why...
What the 2026 SC Next 100 No. 1 recruit's decision means for the Jayhawks -- and his own basketball future.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Copy of 'Angel is the missing piece': Dream's quest for a ...
Atlanta traded for Angel Reese, then re-signed its core, hoping to build on its best season in seven years.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

LIV establishes new board in attempt to survive
With Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund pulling its funding after the 2026 season, the LIV Golf League has established a new independent board as it attempts to survive as a "diversified, multi-partner investment model," the league announced Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Wall becomes Howard's prez of basketball ops
Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall has become the president of basketball operations at Howard University, returning to Washington to partner with the top-ranked HBCU in the country, school officials told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Sources: KD out again for Game 6 due to ankle
Kevin Durant will not play in Game 6 against the Lakers because of the ankle injury that has sidelined the Rockets star for most of Houston's first-round playoff series, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Don't see the Kentucky Derby on prediction markets...
Prediction markets pose a threat to the horse racing industry, which depends heavily on gambling tax revenue.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

'You can't just plug and play any quarterback in t...
The Rams eyed Simpson early in the process -- and just didn't let on.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Copy of What NFL scouts, coaches, execs are saying about a...
One week since the start of the 2026 draft, what are league sources saying about all 32 classes?

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Reid's early NFL mock draft for next year: Which 2...
We're still a full year out, but let's make way-too-early predictions for every first-round pick of the 2027 NFL draft. Will Arch Manning go No. 1? Jeremiah Smith?

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Passan's April MLB takeaways: Bad big-money teams,...
What stands out as the calendar turns to May? Let's break down the biggest early trends.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: How far have these NL powerhou...
A number of preseason playoff favorites are still struggling.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Ducks, Wild mo...
Here are previews for Thursday's games, a best bet, recaps from Wednesday and updated stats.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Why 14 Premier League teams can still dream of the...
Newcastle United are 14th in the Premier League but, remarkably, Eddie Howe's side and every team above them can still hope to play in the Champions League next season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

McKennie keeps having to fight to keep his spot wi...
Weston McKennie has been a go-to star for the USMNT and Juventus. Why do his coaches keep doubting him?

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Gobert's redemption, a Cinderella story and the bi...
ESPN's Zach Kram analyzes the most important developments coming out of the postseason's first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani: Picks, predictions...
Two former champion and a boxing insider break down the Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani title fight. Who wins?

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Fool's gold: Six players who shouldn't be trusted ...
Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses which players off to strong starts in 2026 he's simply not buying.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: A rainy Wednesday leads to ...
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

College baseball ace rankings: The best starting p...
Who are the top pitchers in college baseball this season? Kiley McDaniel ranks his top 10.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

25 players you'll find out about in the season ahe...
Someone from each of the top teams you may not know now, but will by the end of the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

How Diego Pavia helped Vanderbilt land the five-st...
Freshman Jared Curtis flipped from Georgia to the Commodores in hopes of continuing the success of the past two seasons.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Predicting the most likely transfer for 9 top star...
Many of Europe's top players could be on the move this summer. We pick nine of them and outline their best fit.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: AC Milan's Rafael Leão coul...
AC Milan forward Rafael Leão could move to Manchester United in a deal that sees a player move in the other direction. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Rockets outlast Lakers to push series to Game 6
The Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with a 99-93 victory over the Lakers in Game 5, trimming L.A.'s lead in the series to 3-2.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Howden's short-handed goal in 2OT lifts Vegas
Brett Howden's goal late Wednesday night against the Mammoth put the Golden Knights one victory away from winning the first-round series.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

?? Ranking the 100 best picks of the NFL draft
Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades. Which pick is No. 1? Which teams dominated the list?

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Cavs let Schroder cook in 4th, regain series contr...
Limited in the first four games, Dennis Schroder broke out in Wednesday's Game 5, scoring 11 of his 19 points in the fourth as the Cavs won 125-120 to take a 3-2 series lead.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Takeaways from Lakers-Rockets Game 5
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Top 25 portal classes: Reevaluating Texas Tech aft...
These teams nailed their top targets or won a QB battle. Others had to reload at quite a few positions.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Church robs would-be walk-off, saves Cards win
Cardinals rookie Nathan Church made a game-ending, leaping catch at the left-field wall to prevent a walk-off, two-run homer to seal St. Louis' 5-4 win over the Pirates.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Flyers eliminate Penguins in 6 on York's OT winner...
Cam York scored 17:32 into overtime and chucked his stick into the stands in a wild celebration to send the Flyers into the second round for the first time in six years with a 1-0 Game 6 win over the Penguins on Wednesday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Crosby hopes Penguins 'family' stays together
Sidney Crosby is hoping the end of the Penguins' season Wednesday night wasn't the end of his and Kris Letang's time playing with Evgeni Malkin.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Cade's 45 do trick vs. Magic as Pistons stay alive...
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, as the Pistons beat the Magic to stave off elimination.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Source: Amid LIV unrest, players exploring return
Amid uncertainty about the Saudi-backed tour's future, multiple representatives for LIV Golf players have started to reach out to the PGA Tour to explore what a path back would look like, a source told ESPN on Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

Dream look to go from playoff team to WNBA title c...
Atlanta traded for Angel Reese, then re-signed its core, hoping to build on its best season in seven years.

ESPN Sports
Apr 30, 2026

PSG vs. Bayern was one of the greatest matches UCL...
PSG and Bayern Munich produced one of the greatest games you'll see. Yet neither will be happy at a 5-4 score.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Follow live: Mammoth, Golden Knights face off in G...
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ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

UCL talking points: Are PSG favorites? Arsenal rig...
What to make of a 5-4 humdinger and a nervy 1-1 draw? ESPN's Julien Laurens, Mark Ogden, Gab Marcotti and Sam Tighe weigh in on all the moments that mattered from the UCL semifinal first legs.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Canada denies Iran envoy entry for FIFA congress
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday it was her "understanding" that Iranian soccer officials were denied entry into her country ahead of the FIFA Congress meeting in Vancouver just weeks before the start of the World Cup.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Reaves back as Lakers look to close out Rockets
Austin Reaves returned from a nine-game injury absence Wednesday night as the Lakers attempt to finish their first-round playoff series with the Rockets in Game 5.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Pels' Jordan voted NBA's teammate of the year
Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan won the Teammate of the Year award Wednesday, narrowly beating out the Blazers' Jrue Holiday and the Rockets' Jeff Green.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

In email, thankful Cora confident in Sox's future
In an email to the organization Wednesday, a copy of which was obtained by Mass Live, Alex Cora expressed thanks for his time in Boston as both a player and a manager, despite a poor start to the 2026 season that led to his abrupt firing Saturday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Arteta 'fuming' after Arsenal penalty overturned
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left "incredibly fuming" by a controversial penalty decision in their Champions League semifinal with Atlético Madrid.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Yanks' Dominguez hurt; Cole progresses in rehab
Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez will have further testing on his left elbow when the team returns to New York after he was hit by a pitch Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

VAR Review: Arsenal's second penalty should've bee...
Both Arsenal and Atletico got penalties in their semifinal tie, but were the Gunners unjustly denied a second one?

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Karl-Anthony Towns, Jordyn Woods spotted on double...
The couples met up for a double date in New York City after the Knicks' Game 5 win.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

New NBA mock draft! Projecting all 60 picks ahead ...
As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Atlético, Arsenal still have all to play for after...
Arsenal and Atlético Madrid couldn't match Bayern and PSG's attacking firepower, though their UCL semifinal tie remains finely poised.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Critical Game 5s on ta...
Here are previews for all of Wednesday's games, a best bet, recaps from Tuesday and updated stats.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Jordyn Wieber on leaving Arkansas gymnastics: 'It ...
On Tuesday, Arkansas gymnastics coach Jordyn Wieber announced she was resigning. She shared with ESPN what went into the decision.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Meet MLB's All-April team -- and the biggest early...
We identify stars, players to watch and disappointments at every position.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Police deny motorcade request for FIFA's Infantino...
A request for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to give be given a police escort while in Vancouver, British Columbia, for FIFA meetings has been denied, the Vancouver Police Department confirmed Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Atlético and Arsenal trade penalties in 1st-leg dr...
Atlético Madrid and Arsenal will head to north London next week with all to play for after a 1-1 draw in Wednesday's Champions League semifinal first leg.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Revealing 2026's Prospect X, his unique backstory ...
This year's diamond in the NFL scouting rough ended up getting drafted. You won't believe his story.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Copy of Questions for the King: LeBron goes deep on MJ, Br...
In a series of interviews with ESPN, James discusses the GOAT debate, which of his records he thinks is unbreakable and what he's going to do after basketball.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Ex-exec gets jail time for embezzling from Hawks
Former Hawks finance executive Lester T. Jones Jr. was sentenced to 41 months in prison for embezzling approximately $3.7 million from the team.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Sources: No rush as Kerr, Warriors talks continue
Longtime Warriors head coach Steve Kerr met with team owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy on Monday, league sources told ESPN, with plans to reconvene next week over Kerr's future with the team.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

PGA Tour Power Rankings: Scottie Scheffler or Rory...
Scheffler is still the No. 1 golfer in the world. But McIlroy won the season's first major. Which player tops our midseason rankings and who else rounds out the top 20?

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

UEFA Champions League semifinal live updates: Atlé...
Enjoy all the updates from today's UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg match between Atlético Madrid and Arsenal.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Mock draft: When to draft Napheesa Collier and oth...
See how the experts drafted in their fantasy women's basketball mock draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Fantasy WNBA tiered rankings: The guard position g...
As you prep for your draft, using these tiers is a helpful way to identify production, drop-offs and backups.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

PSG's Hakimi to miss Bayern return, out for weeks
Paris Saint-Germain's thrilling 5-4 Champions League win over Bayern Munich has come at a cost, with the club confirming that key performer Achraf Hakimi will miss several weeks with a hamstring injury.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Texans, LB Al-Shaair agree to 3-year extension
The Texans and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair have reached agreement on a three-year extension, according to NFL Network.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Sources: NFL assigns ref crews as CBA progresses
The NFL distributed crew assignments to referees this week amid indications of continued progress toward a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

25 players you'll find out about this college foot...
Someone from each of the top teams you may not know now, but will by the end of the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

?? Vikings QB McCarthy marries longtime girlfriend...
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback proposed to his longtime girlfriend in January 2024.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Dybantsa ups NIL deal to pro Nike partnership
As AJ Dybantsa is transitioning from college to prepare for the NBA draft, he is also taking the next step in his endorsement deal with Nike. Dybantsa, who signed a NIL deal with Nike in 2024, is extending that agreement as pro basketball contract.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Red Sox ace Crochet to IL after rocky start to '26...
The Red Sox placed ace Garrett Crochet on the 15-day IL with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Simmons retires as Bronco: 'My heart, my home'
Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons announced Wednesday that he is retiring from the NFL as a member of the Broncos.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Senators' Tkachuk: Trade talk 'getting frustrating...
Senators captain Brady Tkachuk said Wednesday that the constant trade rumors became "a distraction," and that he's "been fully committed to this team."

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

PSG vs. Bayern was one of the best matches Champio...
Yet neither will be happy at a 5-4 score that keeps the tie hanging in the balance.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Could 133 Eredivisie matches be replayed? The cris...
Passportgate could have sweeping implications for the entire Dutch pyramid.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

32 draft-day trades that will always be remembered...
NFL Nation looks back at the draft deals that produced memorable outcomes -- good or bad -- for their teams.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Miller: Ranking the 100 best NFL draft picks of 20...
Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades. Which pick is No. 1? Which teams dominated the list?

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Ranking the top 20 best women's soccer club manage...
ESPN ranks the top 20 women's managers in the club game. Who's No. 1? And how will the NWSL, WSL, Liga F and other leagues be represented?

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Top 25 portal classes: Re-evaluating Texas Tech af...
These teams nailed their top targets or won a QB battle. Others had to reload at quite a few positions.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Wetzel: Heisman hopes and career in jeopardy after...
Brendan Sorsby addressing his gambling addiction feels like an inevitable result of a sports betting boom.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Ranking the 100 best picks of the NFL draft: What ...
Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades. Which pick is No. 1? Which teams dominated the list?

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Revisiting most impactful draft-day trade for 32 N...
NFL Nation looks back at the draft deals that produced memorable outcomes -- good or bad -- for their teams.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy marries longtime girlfrie...
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback proposed to his longtime girlfriend in January 2024.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Kawhi Leonard trade guide: Four deals that could l...
The Clippers have massive questions coming into the 2026 offseason -- and none bigger than the future of their superstar wing.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Women's Bracketology: South Carolina debuts as No....
With the additions of Jordan Lee and Oliviyah Edwards, the Gamecocks top our first look.

ESPN Sports
Apr 29, 2026

Which men's and women's basketball teams would NCA...
Here's why expanding the fields to 76 teams benefits power conferences -- and which teams would make the cut.

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