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Feb 05, 2026

Each Premier League team reranked: Man United are good now, and Arsenal get even better
Let's rank all 20 Premier League teams again: Man United are finally good, somehow Arsenal gets even better, and what happened to Crystal Palace?

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Power Rankings: Will Arizona, UConn, Michigan, Duke stay top 5 after this week?
An upcoming week of tough matchups could result in a shakeup of teams at the top of the rankings.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

NBA trade buzz: Live updates and intel on deadline day
Kristaps Porzingis is headed to the Warriors, and Giannis is not. Catch up on what we're hearing from insiders before the 3 p.m. ET deadline.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Olney and Passan's MLB offseason lessons -- and what they mean for baseball's future
From more outrage over MLB's top spenders to what to make of deals that never happened, here's what we learned this winter.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

NHL Awards Watch: Kucherov gaining on MacKinnon for MVP?
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races as some new names have entered the conversation for the Hart and Vezina.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

BYU coach hurt by another anti-Mormon chant
BYU coach Kevin Young shared his disappointment over the anti-Mormon chants that could be heard from the Oklahoma State student section during the No. 16 Cougars' upset loss to the Cowboys.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Virus wave delays Finland-Canada hockey opener
The Finland women's hockey team had its opening game against Canada postponed due to a stomach virus depleting the roster.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Men's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Stevenson moves up, shakes up the top 10
Shakur Stevenson's victory over Teofimo Lopez Jr. vaulted him up the list, but just how high did he climb? Here are the latest ESPN pound-for-pound rankings.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Wetzel: Standing on the brink of anything-goes NCAA eligibility
By not controlling who is eligible, the NCAA is losing the ability to function as an organizing athletic body.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Super Bowl LX: Seahawks-Patriots marks latest rematch in big game
This year marks the 10th different repeat Super Bowl matchup and the fourth the New England Patriots are involved in themselves.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

An epic halftime and Manning's farewell: Revisiting Levi's Stadium's last Super Bowl
Cam Newton vs. Peyton Manning was among the notable items from the last time the Bay Area hosted the big game.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Ghostbusters: Back Sam Darnold, Seahawks to exorcise some demons in Super Bowl LX
Liz Loza advises not to underestimate the revenge factor as Seattle faces its New England demons.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Sixty bets for Super Bowl 60
We navigated the thousands of bets being offered for Super Bowl LX and narrowed it down to our 60 favorite from 10 different categories.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Who makes Mike Macdonald's defense so good? Seahawks to watch in Super Bowl LX
Devon Witherspoon, DeMarcus Lawrence and Nick Emmanwori are crucial players on Seattle's defense.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Who has the edge in Seahawks-Patriots? Barnwell previews every possible angle of Super Bowl LX
Can Drake Maye hit enough big plays? Which Sam Darnold will show up? And will defense define this Super Bowl matchup? Let's go deep on Seahawks-Patriots.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Sterling in Napoli talks after ending Chelsea contract
Raheem Sterling is in talks to join Napoli, while Barcelona and Real Madrid eye Tottenham's Cristian Romero. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Portland, led by injured coach, stuns No. 6 Zags
Portland pulled off one of the biggest upsets in school history Wednesday night, an 87-80 stunner over No. 6 Gonzaga that came just days after coach Shantay Legans tore his Achilles in practice.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Portland, led by injured HC, stuns No. 6 Gonzaga
Portland pulled off one of the biggest upsets in school history Wednesday night, an 87-80 stunner over No. 6 Gonzaga that came just days after coach Shantay Legans tore his Achilles in practice.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Grading every NBA trade: Which teams have fared best?
The Cavaliers, Celtics, Hawks, Mavericks and Warriors are among the teams that have made trades. We're grading every deal.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Huskies' Williams got 'bad advice' on near transfer
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. said Wednesday his short-lived decision to leave the Huskies was a mistake that resulted from "really bad advice."

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Izzo threatens to bench Fears after critical tech
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo called out star guard Jeremy Fears after he was accused of employ dirty tactics for the second straight game, this time earning a critical technical foul in a 76-73 loss to Minnesota.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Sources: Dubs deal Kuminga, Hield for Porzingis
The Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, sources told ESPN, unofficially putting an end to Golden State's pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

AD is a Wizard?! Grading the trade and who came out on top
Kevin Pelton breaks down what's next for the Wizards and the Mavericks.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Bracketology: The good, and the less good, about Illinois' recent success
The Fighting Illini are the top 2-seed -- with plenty of time this season to move further up the board.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Bracketology: Duke returns to top 16, Princeton suffers biggest slide
The Blue Devils, up one line to a No. 4 seed, have won 13 straight games and sit atop the ACC.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Ryan Preece overcomes sleet, cautions to win The Clash
Ryan Preece is the winner of NASCAR's season-opening exhibition, The Clash.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

NCAA denies appeal for Ole Miss QB Chambliss
The NCAA has denied Ole Miss' appeal for Trinidad Chambliss' sixth-year eligibility waiver, which will direct his fight to play college football in 2026 to state court.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Sources: Tigers land Valdez for 3 years, $115M
Framber Valdez and the Tigers are in agreement on a three-year, $115 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, the highest average annual value ever for a left-handed pitcher.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Badgers' Fickell asked to forgo 1-year extension
Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell, at his request, was not among the coaches to receive a customary one-year extension from the school's athletic board.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Grab your popcorn -- it's Man City vs. Arsenal for the Carabao Cup, and maybe more
Man City's win in the Carabao Cup semis sets the stage for a final vs. Arsenal, and a potentially thrilling end to the season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Mayweather sues Showtime; owed 'at least' $340M
Floyd Maywewather Jr. has sued Showtime, claiming fraud and conspiracy, and is seeking "hundreds of millions of dollars in misappropriated funds and damages."

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Canadian snowboarder McMorris stretchered off
Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris, a three-time bronze medalist, crashed during big air training at the Winter Olympics and was taken off the course on a stretcher.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Penix vows he'll never fold in face of pressure
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. wrote a post Wednesday on Instagram addressing how he has battled the odds and those who have doubted him.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Sources: Lonzo to become free agent after trade
The Jazz have acquired Lonzo Ball in a three-team trade with the Cavaliers and Hawks but are expected to waive the veteran guard and allow him to become a free agent, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Top NHL prospect McKenna charged with assault
Penn State forward Gavin McKenna, a top NHL prospect, has been charged with felony aggravated assault and other counts, according to Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court documents.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

NHL trade grades: Who comes out ahead in Artemi Panarin trade?
Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

How the Wizards and Jazz jumped the line in free agency with big trades
Why did the Wizards and Jazz trade for All-Stars now? They're already thinking about 2027.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Super Bowl squares: Printable grid for your Patriots-Seahawks party
Print out the 2026 Super Bowl squares grid and get everyone involved.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

How James Franklin raided Penn State's class and jump-started Virginia Tech recruiting
In a sprint to the early signing period, Franklin gutted his former school and brought life to the Hokies.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Darnold: Oblique 'feels really good' ahead of SB
With four days to go before Super Bowl LX, neither Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald nor Sam Darnold seems concerned about the quarterback's oblique injury.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Sources: Jazz acquire Lonzo, trade away Landale
The Jazz acquired Lonzo Ball from the Cavaliers and also traded Jock Landale to the Hawks, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Sources: Bulls trade White, Conley to Hornets
The Bulls continued to overhaul their roster, sending guards Coby White and Mike Conley to the Hornets for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and three-second round picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Rangers' Panarin traded to Kings, gets extension
The Rangers on Wednesday traded forward Artemi Panarin to the Kings, who gave him a two-year, $22 million extension.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Sources: Paul lands with Raptors in 3-team trade
Chris Paul, a 12-time NBA All-Star, has landed with the Raptors amid a three-team trade involving the Clippers and the Nets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

AD to the Wizards?! Grading the shocking trade, and why one team came out on top
Anthony Davis joins Washington in an eight-player trade. Kevin Pelton breaks down what's next for the Wizards and the Mavericks.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Source: Cardinals' LaFleur hires Hackett as OC
The Cardinals are hiring Nathaniel Hackett as their offensive coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

SGA (ab strain) sidelined through All-Star break
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be sidelined until after the All-Star break due to an abdominal strain.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Hamlin reinjured in fall searching fire wreckage
Denny Hamlin says he plans to compete in the 2026 NASCAR season despite aggravating an existing shoulder injury in a fall while he was searching the damage from a house fire that killed his father.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Sources: Sixers trade McCain to OKC for 4 picks
The 76ers are trading guard Jared McCain to the Thunder for a 2026 Rockets first-round pick and three second-round picks, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

UFC's Jones needs new hip, still wants WH fight
UFC star Jon Jones said he's in need of a hip replacement, but he is still interested in competing at the UFC's White House event scheduled for June.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Sources: Mavs overhaul again, trade AD to Wiz
The Mavericks are trading 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis to the Wizards as part of an eight-player trade, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Wemby's minutes restriction, KAT's new offensive role, and more
A look around the league reveals the latest trends, from Victor Wembanyama's minute restriction to Karl-Anthony Towns' changing offensive role, and more.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Washington Post eliminates sports department
The Washington Post is eliminating its sports department as part of a mass layoff of one-third of its staff across all departments, the news outlet announced Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Vols QB Aguilar granted TRO in eligibility bid
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar has been granted a temporary restraining order in his lawsuit against the NCAA seeking an extra year of eligibility, which he would use as a member of the Vols.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Vonn gets wish as first downhill training canceled
Ongoing snowfall forced Milan Cortina Games organizers to cancel the opening women's downhill training session, a break for Lindsey Vonn as she seeks more recovery time from her ruptured ACL.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

NBA trade buzz: Live updates and intel during deadline week
What's the latest on a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade? Catch up on what we're hearing from insiders ahead of Thursday's deadline.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Christian Gonzalez vs. JSN? Will Campbell vs. DeMarcus Lawrence? Sorting five key Super Bowl matchups
Can Christian Gonzalez contain Jaxon Smith-Njigba? Will DeMarcus Lawrence get the best of Will Campbell? Here are five matchups that will matter Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Who you calling old? At the 2026 Olympics, age is just a number
Lindsey Vonn, Nick Goepper, Gus Kenworthy and Maddy Schaffrick are in their golden years at the 2026 Olympics. Just don't call them old.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Ranking the top 12 men's Coach of the Year contenders at midseason
From Fred Hoiberg and the turnaround he's authored at Nebraska to usual suspects, see who made the short list.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Coach: 'No doubt' Vonn races despite ACL injury
Lindsey Vonn, who ruptured her ACL in a downhill crash five days ago, is performing box jumps, working out in a pool while wearing a weighted vest and skiing at high speed as she still plans to compete at the Olympics.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

? Top 10 MLB prospect rankings for every team
Who is rising in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Jets name Reich as OC in critical hire for Glenn
The Jets have hired former NFL head coach Frank Reich as their offensive coordinator and playcaller.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Ghostbusters: Back Darnold, Seahawks to exorcise some demons in Super Bowl LX
Liz Loza advises not to underestimate the revenge factor as Sam Darnold and the Seahawks face their New England demons in the Super Bowl

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Soccer's newest superagent is doing things differently -- and he wants you to know it
Ali Barat is impossible to miss -- last summer's transfer window was dominated by his clients making big moves -- yet hard to track down. It's all part of his mystique.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

12 teams that improved their 2026 CFP chances with their roster moves
With signing day closing many team's personnel moves, we look at the teams ready to make long postseason runs.

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Feb 04, 2026

Road to $1M paydays: How WNBA salaries evolved with each CBA
For the first time, a $1 million base salary is expected in the new WNBA CBA, and the cap could see a 230% increase.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Super Bowl LX expected to see highest ticket price since 2020
Vivid Seats projects the crowd split in Santa Clara on Sunday will be a 61-39 advantage toward Seahawks fans.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

The art of the pregame outfit and the stylist behind the NFL's crossover with fashion
From pregame style to fashion week, NFL fashion editor Kyle Smith helps players level up their style.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Mixed reaction to Volkanovski's rematch win
After dominating Diego Lopes again, Alexander Volkanovski makes small rise in the ESPN P4P rankings.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

MMA divisional rankings: Benoit Saint Denis, Mauricio Ruffy rise at lightweight
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Real Madrid's big transfer questions: What to do about Vini Jr., more
January transfer window was quiet, but there are plenty of issues for the club to address in the summer.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Bayern midfielder Goretzka
Could Arsenal improve their midfield by signing Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich? Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Projecting Rounds 1-2 of the draft: Landing spots for 11 Senior Bowl standouts
Matt Miller goes two rounds deep in his latest mock. Which prospects rose after the Senior Bowl?

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

A do-over of the 2025 NFL draft: Let's redraft the first 64 picks, with changes starting at No. 2
Abdul Carter to the Jets? Tyler Shough to the Browns? Emeka Egbuka to the 49ers? We repicked the first two rounds of last year's NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Power Rankings: Can Texas exact revenge and snap LSU's win streak?
The Tigers seek to sweep a key series in the SEC, but the Longhorns look to avenge their loss in Baton Rouge from last month.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

An epic Rookie of the Year race? 2026 predictions for MLB's top prospects
Which young players will do big things on the diamond in the year ahead? Our experts weigh in.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams: Who are your club's future stars?
Who is rising in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up ahead of trade deadline
Which players are under the most pressure and where all 30 teams rank a day before the Thursday trade deadline.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

How to bet the WM Phoenix Open: Target these Maverick McNealy, Si Woo Kim props
The fourth stop of the PGA Tour season brings us to Scottsdale, where we can expect to see plenty of birdies at the WM Phoenix Open.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

High school stories of 11 Super Bowl stars -- and two coaches
Find out what Sam Darnold, Drake Maye, Cooper Kupp, TreVeyon Henderson and others were like before the NFL.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

How Laila Edwards carved her own path as USA Hockey's first Black player
Laila Edwards, a standout at Wisconsin, is ready for her Olympic debut as USA Hockey's first Black player.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Older, faster, stronger: Why Vonn and others left retirement for the 2026 Olympics
Lindsey Vonn, Nick Goepper, Gus Kenworthy and Maddy Schaffrick are in their golden years at the 2026 Olympics. Just don't call them old.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye France, Crystal Palace striker Mateta
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta could be Manchester United-bound this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Our full list of Super Bowl LX picks: 58 experts predict the final score of Seahawks-Patriots
Will the Seahawks or Patriots win? Who will be the MVP? Our analysts and reporters make their predictions.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Five head-to-head matchups that could impact the Super Bowl: All eyes on JSN vs. Gonzalez?
Can Christian Gonzalez contain Jaxon Smith-Njigba? Will DeMarcus Lawrence get the best of Will Campbell? Here are five matchups that will matter Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Harden headed to Cavs: Excited to chase 1st title
The Clippers sent James Harden to the Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a second-round pick, sources told ESPN, in a trade that Harden said "both sides got what they wanted."

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Harden traded to Cavs: Excited to chase 1st title
The Clippers are trading James Harden to the Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a second-round pick, sources told ESPN, in a trade that Harden said "both sides got what they wanted."

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Penny pinscher: Doberman tops Westminster field
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Winfield's INT of Burrow seals NFC's Pro Bowl win
Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. jumped a route to intercept Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow to seal the NFC's 66-52 comeback win against the AFC in the league's third Pro Bowl flag football game Tuesday night.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

NFC gets the win in 2026 Pro Bowl Games
From touchdowns to fun celebrations, here are the must-see moments from the 2026 Pro Bowl flag football game.

ESPN Sports
Feb 03, 2026

Harden for Garland: Grading this NBA point guard blockbuster
James Harden is a Cavalier. Darius Garland is a Clipper. Kevin Pelton grades each side of the Cleveland-Los Angeles trade.

ESPN Sports
Feb 03, 2026

The biggest remaining questions on the Harden-Garland trade
NBA insiders address the lingering questions as the Clippers and Cavaliers swap All-Star guards.

ESPN Sports
Feb 03, 2026

Curry, LeBron, KD to team up at ASG; Kawhi, too
Stephen Curry will be joining Olympic teammates LeBron James and Kevin Durant once again, this time at the NBA All-Star Game. And the Clippers' Kawhi Leonard was added to the pool of U.S. players Tuesday shortly before the rosters were unveiled.

ESPN Sports
Feb 03, 2026

Cards' LaFleur to call plays as QB decision looms
New Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said Tuesday that he will call offensive plays and said he has already spoken with quarterback Kyler Murray, though no decision has been made yet at the position.

ESPN Sports
Feb 03, 2026

Bryce James, son of LeBron, to redshirt for Arizona
Bryce James, youngest son of NBA star LeBron James, is going to redshirt his freshman season at Arizona, coach Tommy Lloyd confirmed Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 03, 2026

Sources: LeBron expects to finish year with Lakers
LeBron James is expected to finish out the season with the Lakers, league sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 03, 2026

What we're hearing before the NBA trade deadline: Latest intel on Giannis, AD and interested teams
With just two days until the deadline, which players and teams are Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst watching?

ESPN Sports
Feb 03, 2026

What wobble? Arsenal break streak to reach first final in six years
Arsenal will play in their first cup final in six years, aiming to put their recent lack of silverware behind them by lifting the Carabao Cup at Wembley.

ESPN Sports
Feb 03, 2026

Pro Bowl Games: Live updates from the NFC vs. AFC flag football game
From touchdowns to fun celebrations, here are the best moments from the 2026 Pro Bowl flag football game.

ESPN Sports
Feb 03, 2026

Sources: Clips deal Harden to Cavs, land Garland
In a swap of two star guards, the LA Clippers are trading James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a second-round pick, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday.

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