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Apr 25, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid, Barcelona offered Bernado Silva
Bernardo Silva has been offered to Real Madrid and Barcelona, while Liverpool are monitoring Inter Milan right back Denzel Dumfries. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Who gets picked in a NFL-style Premier League draft?
In the spirit of NFL draft week, we created a Premier League version with all the intrigue of the real thing.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Resilient Cubs stun Dodgers for 10th straight win
Despite mounting injuries, the Cubs stepped up again Friday night, this time rallying from a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Dodgers 6-4 for their 10th straight victory.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

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

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Apr 25, 2026

Udoka calls out Rockets after collapse: 'Grow up'
Rockets coach Ime Udoka called out his team after a late-game collapse that saw Houston fall into a 3-0 series hole against the Lakers. "Horrendous mistakes," he said. "I don't know if you want to say youth or scared of the moment, or whatever the case."

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

GM: Texans' Collins stance clear, not trading him
Texans general manager Nick Caserio made it clear that wideout Nico Collins is not available for trade.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Montreal fans back Dach after online harassment
After two costly mistakes in Montreal's Game 2 loss, Kirby Dach received so much online harassment that he deactivated his Instagram account. But after fans chanted his name in warmups Friday, he responded with a monster night in a 3-2 overtime win.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Lakers' last-minute magic keys OT win for 3-0 lead
LeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, and the Lakers took advantage of a Rockets team missing Kevin Durant for a 112-108 win Friday night to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Which teams won -- and lost -- on Day 2 of the NFL draft? Kiper on the best values, biggest reaches
We're through 100 picks of the NFL draft. Mel Kiper Jr. sorts through the steals and reaches of Day 2, including some big value selections.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Follow live: Spurs look to bounce back vs. Trail Blazers in Game 3
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ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Mini NFL mock draft: Predicting the first 10 picks of Round 4
Jordan Reid looks ahead to Day 3 of the NFL draft with predictions for the first few picks of Round 4.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

West playoff takeaways: Lakers drive to 3-0 series lead over Rockets
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

West playoff takeaways: Spurs beat Trail Blazers without Wemby; Lakers win in OT
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Tatum, Brown come up big in Celts' 'fun' G3 win
The countless moments when Boston's Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo has been tested on the biggest stage shined through Friday night against the 76ers.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

McVay in 'lockstep' with GM after tense presser
Rams coach Sean McVay said Friday night that he and general manager Les Snead "couldn't be in more lockstep in every decision that we make."

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Lakers storm back late, win in OT to seize 3-0 lead
LeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, and the Lakers took advantage of a Rockets team missing Kevin Durant for a 112-108 win Friday night to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

?? Winners and losers from NFL draft Round 1
Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, sizing up moves such as the Makai Lemon, Caleb Downs and Ty Simpson picks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2026

Fantasy football outlooks for Love, Allar and more
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

Cowboys add LB depth, trade for Niners' Winters
The Cowboys acquired LB Dee Winters from the 49ers for pick No. 152 in the fifth round of the NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Falcons draft Terrell, unite CB with star brother
The Falcons selected Avieon Terrell with the No. 48 pick of the NFL draft, uniting the Clemson CB with his older brother A.J.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Cards draft Beck, add ex-Canes star to QB room
The Cardinals drafted Carson Beck with the 65th pick, muddying an already cloudy QB situation.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Greenard traded to Eagles, gets new $100M deal
The Eagles acquired Jonathan Greenard in a trade with the Vikings and agreed to a lucrative new deal with the star linebacker.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Rutschman's 2 HRs spark Orioles' rout of Red Sox
Adley Rutschman hit two of Baltimore's six homers and drove in six runs as the Orioles routed the slumping Boston Red Sox 10-3.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Still waiting on Rodgers, Steelers draft QB Allar
The Steelers added to the QB position Friday night, selecting former Penn State star Drew Allar in the third round of the NFL draft.

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Apr 24, 2026

Follow live: Rockets look to avoid 3-0 hole vs. Lakers in Game 3
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Apr 24, 2026

East playoff takeaways: Boston takes 2-1 lead with win in Philadelphia
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

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Apr 24, 2026

Follow live: 76ers host Celtics in pivotal Game 3
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Apr 24, 2026

Alexander-Walker named Most Improved Player
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was named this season's Most Improved Player on Friday, marking the second straight Atlanta Hawks player to win the award.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Mendoza: Have 'huge responsibility' with Raiders
Fernando Mendoza said "it's a huge responsibility" to be the face of a franchise with a proud history like the Raiders.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Rockets' Durant, Lakers' Reaves out for Game 3
Rockets forward Kevin Durant and Lakers guard Austin Reaves were downgraded from questionable to out before Friday's Game 3 of their teams' first-round playoff series.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Sources: Niners trade LB Winters to Cowboys
The Cowboys acquired LB Dee Winters from the 49ers for pick No. 152 in the fifth round of the NFL draft, according to sources.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Sources: Rockets' Durant (ankle) out for Game 3
Rockets forward Kevin Durant has been ruled out for Friday night's Game 3 against the Lakers because of a left ankle sprain, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Reports: Jim France to resign as CEO of NASCAR
NASCAR majority owner Jim France is stepping down as chief executive and will be replaced by president Steve O'Donnell, according to multiple reports.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Snead touts McVay 'lockstep' after tense presser
Rams general manager Les Snead said Friday that he and coach Sean McVay are "in lockstep" on decisions they make in the draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Source: Miami's Radakovich set to retire as AD
Miami athletic director Dan Radakovich is expected to announce his retirement as early as next week, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Packers, Reed agree to 3-year, $50M extension
The Packers and receiver Jayden Reed have agreed to a three-year, $50 million contract extension that includes $20 million in guaranteed money.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Mbappé gives injury scare to Real Madrid, France
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa said Kylian Mbappé felt "discomfort" before asking to be substituted during Friday's 1-1 draw at Real Betis.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

With Tiger out, Furyk leads U.S. Ryder Cup team
Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland, taking the role again after Tiger Woods removed himself from consideration earlier this month.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Top 10 WNBA free agent moves: Which players will have the biggest fantasy upgrade?
Catch up on a busy WNBA offseason at a glance with the most impactful signings and trades in fantasy women's basketball.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Michigan lands 7-foot-2 Cincinnati transfer Thiam
Cincinnati transfer Moustapha Thiam, one of the best available players left in the portal, has committed to Michigan, he told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Round 1 is over ... so let's predict Rounds 2-3: Miller's quick-turn NFL mock draft for Day 2
Where will the best players still on the board land on Friday? We project the next 68 picks of the NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

How bad is it in Boston? Are the Yankees that much better? What we learned from New York's rivalry sweep
It's early, but we saw two very different teams at Fenway Park this week.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

How Rams quietly zeroed in on Ty Simpson in the draft -- and kept it a secret
While the Rams always try to mute their plans, they found that process magnified when it came to the quarterback position.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Answering big questions from Round 1 of the draft
What were the best, worst picks? Which trades stood out? And what can we expect on Day 2?

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Alcaraz (wrist) won't defend French Open title
Two-time defending French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz won't attempt to defend his title due to a wrist injury.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

?? NFL draft trade grades: Assessing Round 1
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including three deals by the Bills.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Love favored for ROY, followed by Tate, Mendoza
New Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love is the favorite to win offensive rookie of the year ahead of Carnell Tate and Fernando Mendoza. Jets defensive end David Bailey leads the odds for defensive rookie of the year.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Peterson enters NBA draft after one season at KU
Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson is entering the 2026 NBA draft, where he is expected to be one of the top picks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Previewing all four games, with key stats, players, schedule
The action begins this weekend with the top eight teams squaring off, with all games available on the ESPN App.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

?? NFL draft trade grades: Assessing 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

Prestianni banned for anti-gay slur to Vini Jr.
UEFA on Friday handed Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni a six-match ban for anti-gay conduct towards Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior during their Champions League match in February.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Report: With Tiger out, Furyk to be Ryder captain
Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland, taking the role again after Tiger Woods removed himself from consideration earlier this month, according to The Associated Press.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Shiver: U-M didn't protect me enough from Moore
Former Michigan football staffer Paige Shiver characterized her relationship with Sherrone Moore as an "open secret" within the athletic department and said those in leadership didn't do enough to protect her from the former Wolverines coach.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Answering big questions off Round 1 of the NFL draft: What were the best (and worst) picks of the night?
What were the best and worst picks of Round 1? Which trades really stood out? And what can we expect going into Day 2?

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 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 24, 2026

Vrabel: Confident in Patriots 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 24, 2026

Are the Yankees this good? Are the Red Sox this bad? What we learned from New York's rivalry sweep
It's early, but we saw two very different teams at Fenway Park this week.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Will the real Pete Crow-Armstrong please stand up?
We've seen PCA play like an MVP. And we've seen PCA struggle. When will the Cubs' young star put it all together again?

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Showing Jeremiyah some Love? Three bets to make on top of this year's rookie class
Three bets to make following the drafting of two potential franchise stars in the NFL draft in the first three picks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 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 24, 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.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 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 24, 2026

Grading NFL draft trades: Who won the Jonathan Greenard deal, Eagles or Vikings?
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including the Vikings trading Greenard to Philly.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

The best team fits for Day 2: Solak finds 10 matches that need to happen
Anthony Hill Jr. to the Cowboys? Avieon Terrell to the Bengals? Here are some fits that make too much sense.

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Apr 24, 2026

Fantasy 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

Once locks, which USMNT players have their World Cup spots in jeopardy?
There are many players who will undoubtedly play for the United States at the 2026 World Cup. But some players who were locks in the past, are now set to probably miss out.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

First-month grades for all 16 NWSL teams: From an A to F
Is your team acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the NWSL season? We grade them all!

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2026

Boxing's key storylines: Mayweather-Pacquiao, Haney's next bout, Spence's return, more
Our experts weigh in on Floyd Mayweather's next bout, Devin Haney's future, Errol Spence Jr.'s return and more.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

How the Thunder helped heal Oklahoma City 30 years after unimaginable terror
Since 2008, the Thunder have made a commitment to honor the victims of the 1995 bombing.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

How a trade 19 years ago is *still* helping the Thunder and their title hopes
Little did anyone know that on July 11, 2007, a minor trade between the Seattle SuperSonics and the Orlando Magic would change NBA history.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Power Rankings: Why Man City became faves and Arsenal dropped
ESPN's Premier League rankings return, as Man City prove their surge over Arsenal wasn't a blip.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

'Panic on the streets of London': How Arsenal, Spurs fans can influence season finale
It's the business end of the season and soccer fans are panicking, but does that impact players on the field?

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Three critical Game 3s on tap for Friday
Here's a preview for all of the games, plus a best bet and a recap of Thursday's contests.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Analysis of every pick in the 2026 NFL draft
Get insights on all 32 teams' draft picks from our NFL Nation reporters.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man City continue quest for Anderson
Manchester City consider themselves the favorite to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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

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

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?

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