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Feb 18, 2026

Curry still out for Warriors; Porzingis set to debut
The Golden State Warriors will be without star guard Stephen Curry when they exit the All-Star break on Thursday night against the Boston Celtics and the length of his ongoing absence is unclear.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

No. 5 UConn stumbles in upset loss to Creighton
UConn went cold in the second half and dropped its first home conference loss Wednesday in a 91-84 stunner to Creighton.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

PSG's comeback win, Bodø/Glimt surprise Inter, more
We had a very entertaining week of first leg knockout playoff matches in UEFA Champions League! ESPN FC's writers pick out their highs and lows of the tournament to this point.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Report: Hornets' Ball uninjured after car crash
LaMelo Ball was not injured after being involved in a two-car crash in downtown Charlotte on Wednesday, a source told The Associated Press.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Parker: Fixing Cowboys' D 'day-by-day' process
New Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker says he's taking a "day by day" approach with his defense, which finished last in the NFL in points per game allowed last season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

MLBPA elevates Meyer after Clark's resignation
The Major League Baseball Players Association unanimously elected Bruce Meyer as its interim executive director Wednesday, the union announced.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

'Just relief': U.S. survives OT thriller to reach semis
The U.S. men are moving on to the semifinals at the Olympics thanks to Quinn Hughes, after needing extra hockey to get through the quarterfinals Wednesday against Sweden.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

?? Team USA's Knight, Bowe get engaged in Milan
Knight and Bowe fell in love at the 2022 Games in Beijing and have brought their Olympic love story full circle.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Fly high, free bird! Postgame takeaways, grades and more from Team USA's OT thriller
The victory over Sweden puts the U.S. into the Olympic semifinals against Slovakia.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

'I'd rather retire': Caitlin Clark reacts to LeBron James giving up cookies and wine
The Los Angeles Lakers star revealed he went two months without his two favorite snacks.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Hughes' OT winner sends USA into hockey semis
The U.S. men are moving on to the semifinals at the Olympics, after needing extra hockey to get through the quarterfinals Wednesday against Sweden.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Rousey, Carano set for extensive testing for clash
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will undergo extensive medical and neurological testing ahead of their May 16 MMA comeback clash, according to the California State Athletic Commission.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Sources: Kings' Sabonis, Lavine done for season
Sacramento Kings stars Domantas Sabonis (knee) and Zach LaVine (hand) both underwent season-ending surgeries on Wednesday, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

U.S. beats Sweden 2-1 in overtime: Top moments from Olympic hockey quarterfinals
Here are the goals and top moments as the U.S. moves on to the semifinals.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Women's Bracketology: Will Stanford miss the NCAA tournament again?
Teams with a high NET ranking are typically NCAA tournament locks. So why are the Huskers in the Last Four In?

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Olympics men's hockey daily: Semifinal matchups are set
Find the full schedule, scoring and goaltending leaders and knockout round bracket here.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Bubble Watch: Kentucky, Saint Louis are no longer locks
The Wildcats and Billikens are demoted, Georgia gets promoted, and New Mexico moves ahead of SDSU in the MW at-large race.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

No union president -- in a CBA year? What's next for MLBPA after Clark shocker
With labor negotiations ahead, losing the union president is a shock. But the MLBPA has an opportunity to come out of this stronger.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

U.S. up 1-0 as third period begins: Live updates from Olympic hockey quarterfinals
Who will move on to the semifinals? Follow along here with goals and top moments from the Milan Cortina Games.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Texas Tech's Toppin has torn ACL, out for season
Texas Tech forward JT Toppin, who leads the team in scoring, rebounds and blocks, has a torn ACL in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Sources: Canada's injured Crosby to get imaging
Team Canada's Sidney Crosby will undergo imaging, sources told ESPN, to determine the severity of his lower-body injury suffered in the Olympic hockey quarterfinals.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

USA vs. Canada is the women's hockey rematch everyone was waiting for
How did both teams get here? Who are the players to watch? We break down some of the storylines as the two powers in women's hockey are set to go head-to-head for gold.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

European soccer live updates: Inter, Atleti in action in UCL; Arsenal lead Wolves
Enjoy all the updates from today's knockout phase playoff first legs, with Inter and Atléti in action. Also, Arsenal take on Wolves in the Premier League.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: U.S. men's hockey advances to semis, Shiffrin wins gold and more
Wednesday at the Winter Olympics was headlined by Mikaela Shiffrin winning a giant slalom gold and U.S. men's hockey advancing to the semifinals.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Ideal fits for the NFL's 50 best free agents: New teams for Alec Pierce, Malik Willis, Riq Woolen
Which team makes the most sense for Pierce? Where do Willis and the QBs fit best? And much more.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Allen estate begins process of selling Seahawks
According to the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the estate announced Wednesday it has begun the process of selling the Seahawks.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Civil suit alleging assault filed against Chiefs' Rice
An ex-girlfriend of Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice alleged in a lawsuit filed Monday that Rice repeatedly assaulted her over an 18-month span.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Gottlieb gets 1-game ban for criticizing officials
The Horizon League suspended Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb for one game after he said the officiating in Sunday's loss to Milwaukee was inconsistent.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

MLBPA turmoil won't hinder CBA focus, exec says
The sudden resignation of MLBPA executive director Tony Clark won't weaken or distract the players' association as it prepares for negotiations on a new CBA, deputy executive director Bruce Meyer says.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

New OC expects Ravens to attend voluntary OTAs
New Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle expects all the team's players to attend voluntary OTAs to start the "next regime on the right foot."

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Week 1: Top 25 rankings, play of the week and what to watch
With upsets of top teams and electric plays across the whole sport, how did the top 25 rankings shake out?

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Draft prospects with a true Round 1 grade: 11 players who are clear first-rounders
We'll see 32 picks in Round 1, but which prospects have actually earned a first-round grade?

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

No Crosby, no problem? What we learned in Canada's thrilling 4-3 win over Czechia
The overwhelming tournament favorites needed a late tying goal and overtime to win, but they made the semis.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Olympics men's hockey daily: Canada survives Czechia, U.S.-Sweden up next
Find the full schedule, scoring and goaltending leaders and knockout round bracket here.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Buster Olney on MLB's top 10 catchers: Who are the best behind the plate?
Seattle's slugger set the standard for hard-hitting catchers last season. Who else makes our list?

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Our guide to the rest of the NBA season: Big questions, big games, big award races
Biggest storylines, matchups and award races to watch in the last two months of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Follow live: Canada gets even with Czechia in Olympics elimination game
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ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Magic's Wagner (ankle soreness) out indefinitely
Magic forward Franz Wagner will be sidelined indefinitely because of lingering soreness in his sprained left ankle, the team announced on Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Wolfdog steals show, crosses Olympic finish line
A large dog ran onto the track during cross-country team qualifying Wednesday at the Milan Cortina Olympics, running alongside athletes as they crossed the finish line.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Canada's Crosby leaves with injury, ruled out
Sidney Crosby left Canada's Olympic quarterfinal hockey matchup against Czechia in the second period because of injury and will not return to the game.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Team USA's Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe get engaged at the Olympics
Knight and Bowe fell in love at the 2022 Games and have brought their Olympic love story full circle.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

25 years after his death, Earnhardt's presence lives on in Daytona
It's been 25 years since Dale Earnhardt tragically died in Daytona, but a quarter century after his passing, his legacy lives large throughout NASCAR.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

?? The Bilas Index: The top 68 men's hoops teams
With a month until Selection Sunday, Bilas reveals which teams he has at the top of the pecking order.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

KC reworks Mahomes deal for massive cap room
The Chiefs restructured Patrick Mahomes' contract this week, creating much-needed salary cap space ahead of the 2026 season, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Kyrie to miss rest of season, eyes '26-27 return
Mavericks star Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the season as he continues to recover from knee surgery last March.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

32 candidates to get cut, traded and passed over this NFL offseason: Names to watch on every team
Let's pick out players who could use a change of scenery for the 2026 season, including David Montgomery, Anthony Richardson and L'Jarius Sneed.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Barcelona transfer questions: Let Lewandowski, Rashford go? Sign a top striker or defender?
Everything seemed to be falling into place for Barcelona, but losing the top spot in LaLiga has exposed squad issues that must be addressed this summer.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Ryan Garcia has the fame, but can he win a boxing world title?
Ryan Garcia is a supremely talented fighter at a career crossroads. Can he lock in and finally win a world championship?

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Men's Bubble Watch: Kentucky, Saint Louis are no longer locks
The Wildcats and Billikens are demoted, Georgia gets promoted, and New Mexico moves ahead of SDSU in the MW at-large race.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Freshman of the Year contenders: A new-look top 3, Mikel Brown Jr. returns
Darius Acuff Jr. makes a big leap, Mikel Brown Jr. reenters -- and Darryn Peterson plummets down the rankings.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Women's Power Rankings: How the Terps returned to the top 16
After riding a four-game losing streak into February, the Terps have turned it around, winning four in a row.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Can anyone stop Messi's Miami from going back-to-back?
The 2026 MLS season begins this weekend! So what players and storylines will we need to keep an eye out for?

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Klaebo joins Phelps as only 10-gold Olympians
Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won a 10th gold medal in cross country skiing, putting him in an exclusive group with swimming great Michael Phelps.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Chiefs rework Mahomes deal to create cap space
The Chiefs restructured Patrick Mahomes' contract this week, creating much-needed salary cap space ahead of the 2026 season, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Shiffrin ends Olympic drought with slalom gold
Mikaela Shiffrin put in two dominant runs to win the Olympic women's slalom by 1.50 seconds and end a wait for another medal that stretched back to 2018.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Vinícius racism allegation prompts UEFA probe
UEFA will investigate the racism allegations made by Vinícius Júnior in Real Madrid's game against Benfica.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: Shiffrin wins gold, U.S. men's hockey begins knockout round and more
Wednesday at the Winter Olympics is headlined by Mikaela Shiffrin winning a giant slalom gold and U.S. men's hockey beginning the knockout stage.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

How to bet the Genesis Invitational: What to look for in the return to Riviera
What should bettors be looking for in the tournament's return to Pacific Palisades?

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

NBA regular-season viewers guide: Biggest storylines, matchups and awards races
Biggest storylines, matchups and award races to watch in the last two months of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

The 2026 Jalens vs. the World: We ranked the 11 best seasons of identical first names
Could the current Jalens (and Jaylens, Jaylins and Jaylons) beat other all-time greats if they teamed up?

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

A night of extreme highs and lows as Real Madrid learn Benfica lessons
Vinícius Júnior's stunning 50th-minute winner was followed by a 10-minute stoppage when the Real Madrid winger accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him and the referee invoked UEFA's anti-racism protocol.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

NFL faces who need new places: We picked 32 players who could use fresh starts with new teams
Let's pick out players who could use a change of scenery for the 2026 season, including David Montgomery, Anthony Richardson and L'Jarius Sneed.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Olympics men's hockey daily: USA-Sweden, Canada-Czechia highlight quarterfinals
Find the full schedule, scoring and goaltending leaders and knockout round bracket here.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Three A's, a whole lot of B's and one F -- but who got them? Final MLB offseason grades for all 30 teams
Now that spring training and preparation for the 2026 season are underway, let's hand out offseason report cards for every club.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Olney ranks top 10 relievers -- and there's no doubt about who's No. 1
The dominance of San Diego's Mason Miller is undeniable, but who else makes the grade?

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Can anyone beat out Cal Raleigh? Buster Olney ranks the top 10 catchers in MLB
Seattle's slugger set the standard for hard-hitting catchers last season. Who else makes our list?

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Which 2027 college football recruits will fit best at their next school?
Looking ahead to the next recruiting class, there are big commits poised for big things at the next level.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Which teams nailed the portal? The best additions for each top 25 team
A look at the incoming transfers who will have the biggest impact on the best teams in 2026.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

How NHL GMs are handling the Olympic break
We spoke to execs around the league to learn what they're up to while many players are in Milan Cortina.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

How the sports memorabilia industry tries to stay ahead of fraud
Sports memorabilia and collectibles companies are monitoring for fraudsters and shifting authentication tactics.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: PSG, Liverpool join race for Villa star Rogers
Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool have joined the race to sign Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

F1 testing LIVE: Charles Leclerc fastest at lunch from Lando Norris as crucial final week begins
Follow live updates and analysis of the second week of Formula 1's preseason test in Bahrain as the 2026 cars take to the track.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

F1 testing LIVE: Charles Leclerc sets early pace from Lando Norris as crucial final week begins
Follow live updates and analysis of the second week of Formula 1's preseason test in Bahrain as the 2026 cars take to the track.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

F1 testing LIVE: Latest updates from Test Two; will a top team emerge in Bahrain?
Follow live updates and analysis of the second week of Formula 1's preseason test in Bahrain as the 2026 cars take to the track.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

F1 testing LIVE: Lewis Hamilton driving after fast Ferrari start to second test, Aston Martin struggle
Follow live updates and analysis of the second week of Formula 1's preseason test in Bahrain as the 2026 cars take to the track.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Texas Tech upset by ASU as Toppin exits with injury
Texas Tech star forward JT Toppin appeared to hurt his right leg while driving to the basket with 6:03 remaining in Tuesday night's upset loss at Arizona State.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

UCLA's Cronin ejects own player after flagrant foul
UCLA coach Mick Cronin sent Bruins center Steven Jamerson II to the locker room after he fouled Carson Cooper from behind on a dunk attempt late in Tuesday night's blowout loss to Michigan State.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Union counters; WNBA calls proposal 'unrealistic'
The WNBA players' union submitted a counterproposal to the league Tuesday that included some concessions on revenue sharing and housing, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

MLBPA head Clark resigns after internal inquiry
MLBPA executive director Tony Clark has resigned after an internal investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who was hired by the union in 2023, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

K-State flexes 'resiliency,' wins Driscoll's debut
On Tuesday night, in the debut of Kansas State interim coach Matthew Driscoll, the Wildcats improved to 11-15, 2-11 in the Big 12, never trailing in a dominant 90-74 win over Baylor at Bramlage Coliseum, days after previous coach Jerome Tang was fired.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Union counters; WNBA says proposal 'unrealistic'
The WNBA players' union submitted a counterproposal to the league on Tuesday that included some concessions on revenue share and housing, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

U-M reaffirms No. 1 ranking with win over Purdue
Michigan passed its first test this week by dispatching No. 7 Purdue to reaffirm the Wolverine's status at the No. 1 team in the country.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: Shiffrin leads after first run, U.S. men's hockey begins knockout round and more
Wednesday at the Winter Olympics is headlined by Mikaela Shiffrin in the slalom and U.S. men's hockey beginning the knockout stage.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: Shiffrin searches for gold, U.S. men's hockey begins knockout round and more
Wednesday at the Winter Olympics is headlined by Mikaela Shiffrin in the slalom and U.S. men's hockey beginning the knockout stage.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Men's Bubble Watch: UCLA drops down after lopsided loss to Michigan State
After consecutive losses, UCLA shows it has work to do with difficult league matchups ahead.

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

College baseball Week 1: Top 25 rankings, play of the week and what to watch
With upsets of top teams and electric plays across the whole sport, how did the top 25 rankings shake out?

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

Rousey vs. Carano is a sign of the times -- with a silver lining
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano is an opportunity for two pioneers of women's MMA to have a night in the spotlight they created.

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

QB Rashada's suit vs. Napier, UF booster settled
A settlement was reached in the lawsuit filed by journeyman quarterback Jaden Rashada against former Florida football coach Billy Napier and a school booster over a failed NIL deal.

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

MLBPA head Clark resigns after internal probe
MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigned Tuesday after an internal investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who was hired by the union in 2023, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

Wyshynski predicts the Olympic bracket: Picks for each game, medal winners
As the knockout round rolls, here's how the bracket will play out -- including a star-filled final.

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

Sources: Patriots promote Kuhr to full-time DC
The New England Patriots are hiring inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr as their defensive coordinator, sources tell ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

Sources: WNBPA counters, with some concessions
The WNBA players' union submitted a counterproposal to the league on Tuesday that included some concessions on revenue share and housing, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

Fooled once but not twice, Real Madrid learned the right lessons for Benfica rematch
Three weeks after Benfica's shocking win over Madrid, Álvaro Arbeloa's team returned to Lisbon and proved lightning couldn't strike twice.

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

Champions League recap: Vinicius leads Madrid to win vs. Benfica, PSG with comeback
Enjoy all that happened from today's knockout phase playoff first legs, including Benfica vs. Real Madrid and AS Monaco vs. Paris Saint-Germain.

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

Agent: WR Evans plans to continue playing in '26
Wide receiver Mike Evans, the Buccaneers' all-time leading scorer, will play a 13th season in 2026 with the destination to be determined, his agent, Deryk Gilmore, told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

Vini Jr. accuses 'coward' Prestianni of racist abuse
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during the teams' Champions League playoff first leg on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

Champions League live updates: Vinicius helps Madrid lead Benfica, PSG with comeback
Enjoy all the updates from today's knockout phase playoff first legs, including Benfica vs. Real Madrid and AS Monaco vs. Paris Saint-Germain.

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

Frostad outduels USA's Forehand for big air gold
Tormod Frostad of Norway won the gold medal in big air freeskiing at the Milan Cortina Olympics, beating Mac Forehand of the United States on the last jump of a high-scoring final Tuesday night.

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

Moe, legendary former Nuggets coach, dies at 87
Doug Moe, who engineered one of the best offenses of its era as coach for the Denver Nuggets in the 1980s, has died at the age of 87.

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

Sources: MLBPA's Clark resigns amid scandals
MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigned Tuesday after an internal investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who the union hired in 2023, sources told ESPN.

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