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Feb 17, 2026
As the knockout round rolls, here's how the bracket will play out -- including a star-filled final.
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Feb 17, 2026
The New England Patriots are hiring inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr as their defensive coordinator, sources tell ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.
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Feb 17, 2026
The WNBA players' union submitted a counterproposal to the league on Tuesday that included some concessions on revenue share and housing, sources told ESPN.
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Feb 17, 2026
Three weeks after Benfica's shocking win over Madrid, Álvaro Arbeloa's team returned to Lisbon and proved lightning couldn't strike twice.
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Feb 17, 2026
Enjoy all that happened from today's knockout phase playoff first legs, including Benfica vs. Real Madrid and AS Monaco vs. Paris Saint-Germain.
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Feb 17, 2026
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.
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Feb 17, 2026
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racially abusing him during the teams' Champions League playoff first leg on Tuesday.
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Feb 17, 2026
Enjoy all the updates from today's knockout phase playoff first legs, including Benfica vs. Real Madrid and AS Monaco vs. Paris Saint-Germain.
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Feb 17, 2026
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.
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Feb 17, 2026
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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Feb 17, 2026
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.
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Feb 17, 2026
Enjoy all the updates from today's knockout phase playoff first legs, including Benfica vs. Real Madrid and AS Monaco vs. Paris Saint-Germain.
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Feb 17, 2026
Jon Scheyer said he "could have said even more" in response to a local DA's claims that there was "zero evidence" to support the Duke coach's initial claim that staffers were punched in a recent court storming at UNC.
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Feb 17, 2026
The Ukrainian skeleton racer who was disqualified from the Milan Cortina Olympics was given a gift of more than $200,000 on Tuesday to help him keep competing and advocating for his country.
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Feb 17, 2026
Tiger Woods is not ruling out a return to professional golf as early as this year's Masters.
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Feb 17, 2026
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano have returned to MMA, and the two will fight on Netflix in May. Here are the top reactions from social media.
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Feb 17, 2026
We break down a star-studded position featuring two of baseball's biggest stars.
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Feb 17, 2026
Mikaela Shiffrin was not expected to medal in Sunday's giant slalom. On Wednesday, she's the front-runner to win gold in slalom.
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Feb 17, 2026
MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigned Tuesday, leaving the union without its longtime leader less than a year before the expiration of MLB's collective bargaining agreement, sources told ESPN.
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Feb 17, 2026
Mark Cuban, the former majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, says the fan experience is chief among the reasons the NBA should "embrace tanking," and that affordability is key in the formula.
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Feb 17, 2026
Twins ace Pablo Lopez likely will need season-ending surgery after being diagnosed with a significant tear in the UCL of his right elbow, GM Jeremy Zoll said.
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Feb 17, 2026
Check out our Top 25 poll, plus the player of the week.
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Feb 17, 2026
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.
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Feb 17, 2026
Tuesday at the Winter Olympics is headlined by Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito in the women's figure skating short program.
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Feb 17, 2026
Tuesday at the Winter Olympics was headlined by Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito in the women's figure skating short program.
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Feb 17, 2026
The Cavs' title odds improved with the trade for James Harden, but the Thunder and Nuggets are clear favorites.
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Feb 17, 2026
Who will make the playoffs? Win MVP? Andre Snellings and Eric Moody offer their best bets.
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Feb 17, 2026
Noahkai Banks' strong form for Augsburg in the Bundesliga might not just get him in Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT squad for the World Cup -- he might even be a starter.
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Feb 17, 2026
Each nation will have a white home jersey as well as an away jersey of a solid base color.
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Feb 17, 2026
The Huskies remain on the top line with Houston's loss, but could they be better off as a 2-seed in the East?
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Feb 17, 2026
Teams with a high NET ranking are typically NCAA tournament locks. So why are the Huskers in the Last Four In?
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Feb 17, 2026
With a month until Selection Sunday, Bilas reveals which teams he has at the top of the pecking order.
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Feb 17, 2026
North Carolina star Caleb Wilson is learning to play with a cast on his non-shooting hand and is inching toward returning "soon" after suffering a fractured left hand.
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Feb 17, 2026
American tennis player Jessica Pegula will lead a new 13-person panel tasked with making improvements to the WTA's calendar, rankings system and event requirements.
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Feb 17, 2026
Ronda Rousey will return to MMA for the first time in nearly a decade when she faces Gina Carano on May 16 in Los Angeles at the Intuit Dome.
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Feb 17, 2026
A look at the incoming transfers who will have the biggest impact on the best teams in 2026.
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Feb 17, 2026
Tony Clark plans to resign as executive director of the MLBPA, sources told ESPN.
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Feb 17, 2026
Which team makes the most sense for Pierce? Where do Willis and the QBs fit best? And where could defensive standouts excel?
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Feb 17, 2026
Awa Fam, Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts and Flau'jae Johnson follow Fudd, the projected top pick in April's draft.
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Feb 17, 2026
Heading into the knockout round, here's who has over- or underperformed for their nation.
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Feb 17, 2026
The Seahawks are unlikely to use either a franchise or transition tag on running back and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, league sources told ESPN.
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Feb 17, 2026
The mayor of L.A. has called for Casey Wasserman to resign as head of the 2028 Olympics organizing team because of his ties to Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend.
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Feb 17, 2026
Everything you need to know about the 2026 season for the fan who has been away and is looking to dive back in.
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Feb 17, 2026
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.
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Feb 17, 2026
Which team has won every domestic match in its history? Which champions aren't based in the same country as their league? Here are football's unheralded powerhouses.
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Feb 17, 2026
The dominance of San Diego's Mason Miller is undeniable, but who else makes the grade?
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Feb 17, 2026
Here's what some non-moves mean for each team's playoff forecast.
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Feb 17, 2026
Heading into the knockout round, here's who has over- or underperformed for their nation.
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Feb 17, 2026
Find the full schedule, scoring and goaltending leaders and knockout round bracket here.
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Feb 17, 2026
DJ Moore and A.J. Brown to the AFC West? Kyler Murray in a new offense? Rams going all-in again?
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Feb 17, 2026
Which team makes the most sense for Alec Pierce? Where do Malik Willis and the QBs fit best? And where could defensive standouts excel?
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Feb 17, 2026
For each of the 24 remaining teams with a shot at the Champions League crown, let's talk about both why they could win the whole thing ... and why they probably won't.
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Feb 17, 2026
The Champions League has been a walk in the park for Premier League teams. Why is that?
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Feb 17, 2026
After retiring from figure skating at 16, Alysa Liu returned on her own terms, with her own quirky style. And she's an Olympic gold medal favorite.
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Feb 17, 2026
A look at the incoming transfers who will have the biggest impact on the best teams in 2026.
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Feb 17, 2026
With LeBron James' uncertain future, draft assets and significant cap space this summer, the Lakers are set up to be a major offseason player -- and maybe even try to land Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Feb 17, 2026
The Seahawks are unlikely to use their franchise tag on running back and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, league sources told ESPN.
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Feb 17, 2026
Manchester United are considering a shock move for Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Feb 17, 2026
Hours after sister Taylor Heise scored to help the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team beat Sweden 5-0 in Milan, Nate Heise hit a go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's thrilling 70-67 victory over Big 12 leader and second-ranked Houston on Monday night.
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Feb 17, 2026
Nate Heise hit a go-ahead 3-pointer and Tamin Lipsey came up with an offensive rebound in the final seconds to cap No. 6 Iowa State's rally in a 70-67 victory over Big 12 leader and second-ranked Houston on Monday night, as the Cyclones improve to 23-3.
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Feb 16, 2026
Tuesday at the Winter Olympics is headlined by Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito in the women's figure skating short program.
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Feb 16, 2026
Macclesfield were unable to recreate the magic of last month's FA Cup win over Crystal Palace, with a Sam Heathcote own goal sending Brentford through to the fifth round after a spirited contest at Moss Rose.
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Feb 16, 2026
A second FA Cup shock always seemed unrealistic for tiny Macclesfield, but Monday's home defeat to Brentford does little to shake their legacy in this storied competition.
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Feb 16, 2026
A shooting inside a Rhode Island hockey rink Monday left at least three people dead, several others injured and the two high school teams playing fleeing the ice as it all unfolded.
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Feb 16, 2026
The Dolphins released Tyreek Hill in a flurry of roster moves that will clear significant salary cap space.
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Feb 16, 2026
Aaron Judge said the start of the Yankees' offseason was "frustrating" but believes the team is in a better spot now.
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Feb 16, 2026
The Americans continued their dominant run through the women's hockey tournament, routing Sweden 5-0 to reach the gold medal game vs. Canada.
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Feb 16, 2026
Mike Trout plans on returning to play center field for the Angels this season, saying it wouldn't be as physically demanding as the corner outfield spots.
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Feb 16, 2026
The United States' Elana Meyers Taylor won the women's monobob title Monday to win her first Olympic gold medal at age 41.
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Feb 16, 2026
France's Pierre Crinon, who fought Canada's Tom Wilson at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, was suspended Monday by the French ice hockey federation.
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Feb 16, 2026
Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted in the lobby of a New York City hotel early Monday morning, the team said.
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Feb 16, 2026
The Dolphins released Tyreek Hill in a flurry of roster moves that will clear significant salary cap space.
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Feb 16, 2026
Team USA women's hockey, women's curling and figure skating are on the schedule Monday in Milan.
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Feb 16, 2026
NBA All-Star Weekend delivered -- on and off the court. Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.
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Feb 16, 2026
The top five stayed the same, Duke entered the top 10, and Maryland and TCU were the biggest climbers.
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Feb 16, 2026
Miami cut ties with the receiver, but questions remain for the franchise and Tyreek Hill. Here's what we know.
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Feb 16, 2026
The Americans continued their dominant run through the women's hockey tournament, routing Sweden 5-0 to reach the gold medal game. The U.S. team has outscored its opponents 31-1 in Italy.
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Feb 16, 2026
Michigan is No. 1 in the Associated Press men's college basketball poll for the first time in 13 years, ending Arizona's nine-week reign at the top.
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Feb 16, 2026
The Browns are hiring Falcons defensive passing game coordinator Mike Rutenberg to be their next defensive coordinator, a league source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
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Feb 16, 2026
Wrexham will host Chelsea in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
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Feb 16, 2026
NBA All-Star Weekend delivered -- on and off the court. Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.
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Feb 16, 2026
Even "unbeatable" athletes such as Ilia Malinin feel overwhelmed in the Olympic spotlight. How can they combat it? Experts weigh in.
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Feb 16, 2026
After nine straight weeks at the top, the Wildcats fall after back-to-back losses, making way for the Wolverines.
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Feb 16, 2026
Mark Ogden, Gab Marcotti and Bill Connelly offer their best ideas for how to solve the Champions League's woes.
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Feb 16, 2026
The top five stayed the same, Duke entered the top 10 and Maryland and TCU were the biggest climbers.
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Feb 16, 2026
Geno Auriemma tied Tara VanDerveer for most appearances in the AP Top 25 women's basketball poll when UConn remained No. 1 on Monday.
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Feb 16, 2026
Steve Cohen said he will never name a captain as long as he owns the Mets, ceasing speculation that the team would one day bestow the title upon Francisco Lindor.
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Feb 16, 2026
The Dolphins released Tyreek Hill in a flurry of roster moves that will clear significant salary cap space, sources told ESPN.
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Feb 16, 2026
Seton Hall is still fourth in a Big East expected to send three teams to the NCAA tournament.
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Feb 16, 2026
The Dolphins are releasing pass rusher Bradley Chubb after four seasons with the franchise, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Feb 16, 2026
Ilia Malinin posted a video on social media juxtaposing images of his many triumphs with a black-and-white image of the U.S. figure skater with his head buried in his hands, and a caption hinting at an "inevitable crash" amid the pressure of the Olympics.
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Feb 16, 2026
With upsets of top teams and electric plays across the whole sport, how did the top 25 rankings shake out?
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Feb 16, 2026
The new MLS season for 2026 is about to begin, and with it comes changes to the league's schedule. So what exactly is the plan?
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Feb 16, 2026
DJ Moore and A.J. Brown to the AFC West? Kyler Murray in a new offense? Rams going all-in again? And a new WR1 for the Bills? Let's build 11 win-win deals.
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Feb 16, 2026
The race itself was a near-perfect representation of what the Daytona 500 has become in recent years.
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Feb 16, 2026
Regular-season titles, conference tournament seeds and NCAA tournament hopes are on the line.
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Feb 16, 2026
Who could get the franchise tag when the window opens Tuesday?
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Feb 16, 2026
DJ Moore and A.J. Brown to the AFC West? Kyler Murray in a new offense? Rams going all-in again? And a new WR1 for the Bills? Let's build 11 win-win deals.
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