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Apr 24, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man United plot move for Spurs' Van de Ven
Manchester United are considering making a move to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Rare playoff dud by Jokic puts Nuggets in 2-1 hole
It was a night to forget for Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who missed 19 of his 26 shots in a blowout Game 3 loss that gave the Timberwolves a 2-1 series lead.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Chiefs: 'Top-5 guy' in CB Delane worth trade up
The Chiefs moved up in the NFL draft Thursday night, acquiring the No. 6 pick from the Browns and using it to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. Cleveland took Spencer Fano at No. 9.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Cowboys 'changed face' of D via Downs, Lawrence
After taking Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 11, thanks to a trade with the Dolphins, the Cowboys selected UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd pick after moving down from No. 20 in a trade with the Eagles.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

McCollum's clutch shot squashes Knicks' late rally
CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, lifting the Hawks to a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series Thursday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

NFL mock draft of Rounds 2-3: Predicting landing spots for available prospects
Where will the best players still on the board land on Day 2? We projected the next 68 picks of the NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Grading NFL draft trades: What to make of every big Round 1 swap
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including three deals by the Bills.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

2026 NFL draft: Fantasy football outlook for Love, Tate, other first-rounders
Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of early-round rookies from the NFL draft and provide initial 2026 projections.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Big winners, losers and value picks of Round 1: Kiper on a wild start to the NFL draft
Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, sizing up moves like the Makai Lemon, Caleb Downs and Ty Simpson picks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Bucs draft Bain, confident in former Miami star
The Buccaneers selected Rueben Bain Jr. with the 15th pick in the NFL draft, less than two weeks after news surfaced that the ex-Miami star was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of a passenger in 2024.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Host Steelers draft Iheanachor to boost O-line
With the 21st pick, the Steelers drafted offensive tackle Max Iheanachor from Arizona State.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Jets pick 3 players from CFP teams in 1st round
The Jets selected three players in the first round Thursday night -- DE David Bailey at No. 2, TE Kenyon Sadiq at 16 and WR Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Jets refuel, pick DE Bailey, TE Sadiq, WR Cooper
The Jets selected three players in the first round Thursday night -- DE David Bailey at No. 2, TE Kenyon Sadiq at 16 and WR Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Love to Cards, highest-drafted RB since Saquon
The Cardinals selected former Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love with the third pick in the NFL draft, making him the highest-drafted RB since Saquon Barkley went No. 2 in 2018.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Vikings pick DT Banks at 18 despite foot injury
The Vikings made one of the boldest and riskiest selections Thursday in the first round of the NFL draft, choosing Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks at No. 18 overall.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Schlittler: Heckling 'not too bad' in win at Fenway
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler said he didn't face the type of abuse he was subjected to online in his first appearance against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Rams take Simpson, note 'this is Matthew's team'
The Rams selected quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, though coach Sean McVay made it clear: "This is Matthew's team."

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

McCollum sparks Hawks again with late jumper
CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, lifting the Hawks to a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series Thursday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Giants thrilled with picks: 'Couldn't do any better'
The New York Giants addressed both sides of the ball Thursday in the first round of the NFL draft, selecting Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth pick and then taking Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Grading NFL draft trades: Taking a look at all of the big Round 1 swaps
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including three deals by the Bills.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Miller, Reid and Yates answer Round 1 questions: Perfect picks, reaches and shocking moves
What were the best and worst picks? Which trades really stood out? And what can we expect going into Day 2?

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

East playoff takeaways: Hawks take series lead, Raptors fight back
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Cowboys trade up for Downs, then pick Lawrence
The Cowboys traded up one spot to the No. 11 pick and selected Ohio State safety Caleb Downs.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Amid Brown buzz, Eagles trade up for WR Lemon
The Eagles made a trade with the division rival Cowboys on Thursday night, selecting USC wide receiver Makai Lemon with the No. 20 pick.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

? NFL draft superlatives: Standouts from Night 1
The 2026 NFL draft picks can be compared by any number of statistical categories. Here are some of the more subjective superlatives from the event.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

McCollum clutch again as Knicks face 2-1 deficit
CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, leading the Hawks to a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series on Thursday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Jets boost defense with Bailey, offense with Sadiq
The Jets opted for production over potential, selecting Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey with the second pick Thursday night in the NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Rams take Simpson as likely Stafford successor
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Rams coach Sean McVay told Matthew Stafford earlier Thursday of the team's plan to take Ty Simpson at No. 13.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Open to work no more: Mendoza celebrates with a LinkedIn post after taken at No. 1
The new Las Vegas Raiders quarterback is frequently active on the platform and has posted about multiple career milestones.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Giants draft Reese at No. 5, then Mauigoa at 10
The New York Giants addressed both sides of the ball Thursday in the first round of the NFL draft, selecting Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth pick and then taking Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Grading NFL draft trades: Taking a look at the Cowboys' two first-round swaps
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including two Dallas Cowboys trades.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Pick-by-pick takes on Round 1 of the NFL draft: How prospects fit with their new teams
Here's our NFL Nation reporters' look at the biggest questions for each Round 1 pick and how every player fits with his new team.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Jets pick Bailey over Reese with No. 2 draft pick
The Jets opted for production over potential, selecting Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey with the second pick Thursday night in the NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Love to Cards at No. 3; earliest RB since Saquon
The Cardinals selected former Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love with the third pick in the NFL draft, making him the highest-drafted RB since Saquon Barkley went No. 2 in 2018.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

?? Drafted in drip: Best outfits from the NFL draft
The stars stepped out in their best suits ahead of hearing their names called in the 2026 NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Chiefs move up to No. 6, use pick on CB Delane
The Kansas City Chiefs moved up in the NFL draft Thursday night, acquiring the No. 6 pick from the Cleveland Browns and using it to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Schwarber: Phillies 'fighting' despite 9-game skid
The flailing Phillies fought Thursday but after a ninth straight loss, Philadelphia was reduced to searching for the positives in another negative result.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Vrabel: Confident in Pats during draft absence
Mike Vrabel said he is confident that the Patriots will have a successful draft during his absence Saturday, when he will start seeking counseling after multiple media outlets posted photos of the coach with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

2026 NFL draft: Fantasy football outlook for Jeremiyah Love, other first-rounders
Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of early-round rookies from the NFL draft and provide initial 2026 projections.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Follow along in ESPN's Draftcast: Analysis for every pick
See every pick in the 2026 NFL draft, including what each prospect brings and how he fits with his new team.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

'Ecstatic' Mendoza goes to Raiders with top pick
The Raiders made it official Thursday night at the NFL draft, taking former Indiana star Fernando Mendoza.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Pros and cons of every pick in Round 1: How each player fits with his new team
Here's our NFL Nation reporters' look at the biggest questions for each Round 1 pick and how every player fits with his new team.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

What can the Raiders do to set No. 1 pick QB Fernando Mendoza up for success in Year 1?
From the coaching staff to the roster, here's how the Raiders can develop Fernando Mendoza.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Critical Game 3s on tap
Here's a preview for all of Thursday's games, plus a best bet and a recap of Wednesday's thrillers.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Top prospects at every position from Kiper, Miller, Reid and Yates
Our analysts give their top-fives, plus their combined overall top-10 ranking for the 2026 class.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Tracking every single trade in the 2026 NFL draft
We're following every trade made during the NFL draft, from Round 1 all the way through the end of Round 7.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Source: Cowboys' Pickens to sign franchise tag
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is signing his franchise tender Thursday, a day after the team said it would not be negotiating a long-term contract with him this year, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Lakers' Reaves upgraded to questionable for G3
Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who hasn't been sidelined since straining his left oblique on April 2, has been upgraded to questionable for Game 3, while Rockets star Kevin Durant is questionable with a sprained left ankle.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Autographed Jordan card sells for record $4.25M
An on-card autographed 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Michael Jordan card, with a jersey swatch embedded from the 1992 NBA All-Star Game, has sold privately via Goldin Auctions for $4.25 million.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Poll: Oregon's Dante Moore the early QB favorite for 2027 draft
ESPN polled 10 NFL scouts for their way-too-early top three quarterback projections for the 2027 class.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Drafted in drip: Looking at the best outfits from the 2026 NFL draft
The stars stepped out in their best suits ahead of hearing their names called in the 2026 NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

2026 NBA draft lottery: Everything you need to know
The 2026 NBA draft lottery will happen May 10, with 14 teams having a chance at the No. 1 pick. Here are the full details.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

NBA draft order: Where all 60 picks stand ahead of the lottery
Where does the NBA draft order stand ahead of next month's lottery? We have you covered.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Jarrell Miller and a viral toupee-fueled comeback
Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller waited 15 years for the world to know him. He could never have imagined how that moment would arrive as he fights for a title shot.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Women's pound-for-pound rankings: Baumgardner closes in on top 5 with win
Alycia Baumgardner kept her titles and moved up in the rankings. Here's the latest women's pound-for-pound list.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

WC final tickets listed on FIFA resale at over $2M
FIFA's resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Sources: Bucks finalizing deal to hire Jenkins
The Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to hire Taylor Jenkins as the franchise's new head coach, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

NABC: NCAA eligibility talks must include coaches
Craig Robinson, executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, says talks and the timing of changes to NCAA player eligibility rules must include coaches.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

OKC's Williams has Grade 1 strain, week-to-week
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams sustained a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and will be reevaluated on a weekly basis, the team announced on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Another loss: Mets lose Lindor 'for quite a bit'
After ending their 12-game losing streak, the Mets suffered another loss Thursday, with shortstop Francisco Lindor landing on the 10-day IL with a left calf strain.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

'We're just getting going': Is Spire Motorsports NASCAR's next great team?
Spire Motorsports was once seen as an underfunded pretender, but with new backers and young talents, it has become NASCAR's biggest up-and-coming team.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

The Knicks' KAT quagmire: Is he declining, underutilized ... or something worse?
KAT's fit and future are constant pressure points in New York. But for now, the Knicks' playoff run hinges on his game-changing versatility.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Schrager projects all 32 first-round picks: Four huge trades dominate his final NFL mock draft
Could teams jump all around Round 1? Here's what Peter Schrager is hearing and predicting.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

UK AD to forgo retirement gig after pushback
Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart will forgo a $1 million retirement gig that had been widely criticized.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

?? Miller's NFL mock draft -- with Fowler's intel
Matt Miller predicts every first-round pick for this year's NFL draft, and insider Jeremy Fowler shares everything he's hearing on the top prospects.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Harper: Phillies must weather storm; Walker cut
Bryce Harper said the Phillies have "got to get through the mud" amid an eight-game losing streak that has resulted in the release of right-hander Taijuan Walker.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Our cheat sheet to the 2026 NFL draft: The prospects, team needs and sleepers you need to know
Who are the biggest sleepers and top QBs? Who is set to get picked early? Here's the ultimate guide to this year's draft (Round 1: 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC), including predictions and buzz.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Pearce OK's intervention program to avoid trial
The Falcons' James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter an intervention program, allowing him to avoid trial on felony charges stemming from an alleged incident with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Potential No. 1 pick Dybantsa enters NBA draft
AJ Dybantsa, the projected No. 1 pick this summer, has declared for the 2026 NBA draft, he announced on YouTube.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Italy chief: Replacing Iran at WC not an option
Italy's sports minister said Thursday it is "not appropriate" for the country to replace Iran at the World Cup, saying: "Qualification is done on the pitch."

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Louisville, Brohm reach 8-year, $64.8M extension
Louisville coach Jeff Brohm has agreed to an eight-year, $64.8 million contract extension that will keep him at the school through 2033.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Wemby to travel with Spurs while in protocol
Victor Wembanyama will travel with the Spurs to Portland for games this weekend, even while continuing to complete the steps mandated by the concussion protocol.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Staley, Gamecocks land No. 3 recruit Edwards
Five-star forward Oliviyah Edwards, the No. 3 prospect in the 2026 SC NEXT 100, has committed to South Carolina after reopening her recruitment earlier this month.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Miami Grand Prix: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule and predictions
After a five-week break Formula 1 returns to action in Miami for the first American race of the season and the second Sprint weekend.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

A'ja Wilson? Caitlin Clark? Who to take with the No. 1 fantasy women's hoops pick
You're on the clock with the first pick, who do you take? Here's a look at some of the top-ranked fantasy women's basketball players.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Top scorers, sleepers and streamers: Fantasy hoops outlooks for every WNBA team
Scouting reports and fantasy-relevant player picks from each team in the WNBA.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Bracketology: Florida debuts as No. 1 overall seed for 2026-27
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

How the top 100 transfers fit with their new teams
Flory Bidunga is set to anchor Louisville's frontcourt. Here's the outlook for more players on the move.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 one month in
A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Pearce to enter intervention program, avoid trial
The Falcons' James Pearce Jr. agreed to enter an intervention program, allowing him to avoid trial on felony charges stemming from an alleged incident with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Rare 1997 Kobe card sells for record $3.15M
A 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green card has been purchased by alternative trading platform Alt for $3.15 million, the most ever paid for a solo Bryant card.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Soccer's Watchability Rankings, 2025-26: How much fun is your team this season?
The Premier League has been a little boring at times this season, but there's brilliant, must-see soccer all over Europe if you know where to look. So check out our latest Watchability Rankings!

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Why Rosenior failed at Chelsea, and what club must change for next manager
Chelsea's owners must reevaluate the structure that led to Liam Rosenior's demise.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

How Pistons center Jalen Duren turned muscles into metrics
Jalen Duren's rise from young player to All-Star hasn't quite been meteoric, but for Detroit he's right on time.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Dodgers keeping options open on Ohtani usage
Shohei Ohtani was back on the mound and in the lineup Wednesday night, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remains open to giving him a break at the plate during his pitching starts.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Bettors split on Bailey, Reese as No. 2 overall pick
The betting market has been set on Fernando Mendoza going first in Thursday's NFL draft for months. But who will be the second pick, a selection owned by the Jets, is a different story. The odds on the second pick have moved dramatically in recent weeks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

OKC takes 2-0 lead but loses Williams to injury
Thunder star Jalen Williams grabbed his left hamstring after missing a contested layup and left the court in the third quarter of Wednesday's Game 2 win over the Suns.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Yamal's Barça season over, to play in World Cup
Lamine Yamal has been ruled out for the rest of the season with Barcelona due to a torn hamstring but should be fine for the World Cup, the Spanish champions have announced.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

NFL draft cheat sheet: The prospects, team needs and sleepers you need to know
Here's the ultimate guide to this year's draft, including predictions and buzz.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Our NFL draft-day mock: Yates' final predictions for all 32 picks, plus Kiper's notes
Field Yates projects the first 32 draft picks one last time -- including a trade -- and Mel Kiper Jr. shares what he's hearing heading into Round 1 (8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC).

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Miller's final mock draft -- with Fowler's latest intel: Projecting 32 first-round picks
Matt Miller predicts every first-round pick, and Jeremy Fowler shares all he's hearing on the top prospects.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

How Pistons' center Jalen Duren turned muscles into metrics
Jalen Duren's rise from young player to All-Star hasn't quite been meteoric, but for Detroit he's right on time.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: Who are the top teams one month into the season?
A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Baumgardner closes in on top 5 with win
Alycia Baumgardner kept her titles and moved up in the rankings. Here's the latest women's pound-for-pound list.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Bournemouth join race to sign Tillman
USMNT's Malik Tillman continues to be in demand by several Premier League clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

UWCL semifinal predictions: Will Barcelona beat Bayern? Arsenal to top OL Lyonnes?
We've seen these matchups already before this season but, now stakes are even higher, how will these games play out across the two legs?

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Murakami hits 50 homers? Rebound ahead for Luzardo? Don't be surprised!
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 23, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Phillies place Realmuto on IL, Mets await word on Lindor
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Biggest strength, weakness for the top 25 teams
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Spring football games: Previewing Indiana, Notre Dame, Penn State and others
With 11 spring games this week, here's a top storyline, a position of intrigue and a player to watch for each team.

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