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Mar 26, 2026

Follow live: 3-seed Illinois, 2-seed Houston battling for spot in Elite Eight
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ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Enthusiastic Benge 'blacked out' after HR in debut
Mets rookie Carson Benge said he "blacked out" while rounding the bases after his first home run in his major league debut. "I don't really remember too much."

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Iowa beats Nebraska, makes 1st Elite 8 since '87
Ninth-seeded Iowa continued its unpredictable NCAA tournament run under first-year coach Ben McCollum, beating Nebraska 77-71 in a South Region semifinal.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Phils' Bohm accuses parents of siphoning money
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has sued his parents for millions of dollars, alleging they moved large amounts of his money into financial accounts they managed for him and then used some of the cash to pay their own expenses.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Kaufman-Renn's tip-in sends Purdue into Elite 8
Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in a bucket with 0.7 seconds left, giving Purdue a 79-77 win over Texas in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Gervin irked QB Williams filed 'Iceman' trademark
Former NBA star George Gervin said he was "caught off guard" when he learned Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had attempted to trademark the "Iceman," a nickname that Gervin has used since his playing days.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

What's next for Nebraska, Texas after Sweet 16 exits?: Recruits, transfer portal, more
Their NCAA tournament runs ended early and now it's all about next season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Everything you need for Opening Day: What we're watching, and updates from every game
Baseball is back! Here's your one-stop shop for all of the season-opening action.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Predicting the 2026 season, from the playoffs and World Series to MVP and Cy Young
Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Follow live: 11-seed Texas, 2-seed Purdue in close contest for spot in Elite Eight
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ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Boston College hires UConn assistant Murray
Boston College hired UConn assistant Luke Murray as its next head coach, the school announced Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Cyclones say Jefferson (ankle) to decide if he plays
Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson remains a game-time decision for Friday night's Sweet 16 game against Tennessee and said he's hoping to play if there is just "a little bit of pain" from his low ankle sprain.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Misiorowski, Brewers tie MLB record with 20 K's
Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski and four relievers buried the White Sox in an avalanche of 20 strikeouts, the first time a team has recorded that many in nine innings on Opening Day.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

McGonigle lives up to hype with 4 hits in debut
Rookie Kevin McGonigle hit the first pitch he saw for a bases-loaded, two-run double and became the youngest MLB player with four or more hits on Opening Day since 1990.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

World Cup playoff preview, predictions: Who will book the final six spots?
The final six spots -- four from Europe and two from the intercontinental playoff -- will be clinched this week.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Spiky and unforgettable, Wales went 'full gas' but paid the price
Wales scrapped for every inch of the pitch against Bosnia and Herzegovina, but in the end, it wasn't enough to save their World Cup dream.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Men's tournament: Three bets and two Eliminator picks for the rest of the round of 16
How to bet on top-2 seed Houston and Duke in Friday's regional semifinal games.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Women's tournament: UConn still title favorite as Virginia upset shakes up the odds
Odds for each team to advance through the bracket and to win the 2026 women's college basketball championship.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Each MLB team's most interesting giveaway this season
Not all ballpark giveaways are created equal. Here's each team's most creative offering for the upcoming campaign.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Auriemma: Title IX 'pretty much out the window'
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma on Thursday said Title IX legislation, in practice, is "pretty much out the window."

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Lawsuit accuses sportsbooks of addictive tech use
A lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel accuses the sportsbooks of using addictive technology and features to keep customers betting.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Tonali, Kean goals send Italy to WC playoff final
Italy finally won a match in the World Cup playoffs. Now the four-time champion needs to win one more to avoid failing to qualify for a third straight time.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

UCLA's Close sounds alarm on coaching burden
UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close said Thursday that collegiate sports success comes with an exhausting pace for coaches, and pleaded for the NCAA to make changes.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Opening Day: What we're watching, lineups and updates from every game
Baseball is back! Here's your one-stop shop for all of the season-opening action.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Pirates pull shaky Skenes in 1st amid OF miscues
Paul Skenes recorded just two outs before being pulled from the Pirates' season opener, the shortest outing of his MLB career.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Bama's Oats on UNC job: 'No reason to leave'
Alabama coach Nate Oats has "absolutely no reason to leave" his current role, despite being mentioned for other opportunities, and said he has had initial discussions with the school about a new contract.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Hidalgo calls Blakes 'Caitlin-type of level' scorer
Nobody needs to tell Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo that Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes leads the nation in scoring. She has her own thoughts on how hard Blakes is to defend.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Wade rejoining LSU; NC State AD feels 'lied to'
Will Wade said in a statement posted to X on Thursday that he is leaving his job as the coach at NC State to return to LSU.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

RG III invited to try out for Team USA flag team
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III received an invitation from USA Football to two training camps starting next month in Chula Vista, California.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Lineup advice for Friday: Houston welcomes Burrows to rotation
Everything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Friday's MLB action.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

The unexpected path that led Morgan and Frankie Price to Arkansas
The Price sisters have led the Arkansas gymnastics team in their final season of the sport -- and they hope it ends with an NCAA championship berth.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

LSU lures Wade back as it fires coach McMahon
Will Wade said in a statement posted to X on Thursday that he is leaving his job as the coach at NC State to return to LSU.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

IU's Cignetti rips transfer Marsh for gold cleats
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti ripped transfer wide receiver Nick Marsh for wearing gold cleats on the first day of spring practice for the defending national champs.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Duke's Foster game-time call against St. John's
Duke guard Caleb Foster will be a game-time decision for the Blue Devils' Sweet 16 matchup against St. John's on Friday, coach Jon Scheyer said Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

?? NFL draft: Biggest needs for all 32 teams
Our NFL reporters listed the top three positional needs for all 32 teams ahead of April's draft, and our draft experts found non-Round 1 fits to fill them.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Amputee cornhole player waives right to hearing
A professional cornhole player who's also a quadruple amputee waived his right to an extradition hearing as authorities seek to move him from Virginia to Maryland, where he faces charges of fatally shooting a man.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

'The KING ... Shot by ME': Caitlin Clark photographs LeBron James at Lakers-Pacers
The Indiana Fever star was behind the lens as a credentialed photographer at Wednesday night's Lakers-Pacers matchup.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Which teams, coaches and players have the most to prove in 2026?
From bounce-back hopefuls to hot-seat candidates, these people need to get it right this season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Updated NBA rookie rankings: Why the ROY race is all but over
Where do the NBA's top rookies stack up with a few weeks left in the regular season? We stacked the top 10.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Sens' Chabot (broken arm) could miss 2 months
Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will miss up to two months with a broken arm, coach Travis Green announced on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

World Series of Poker returning to ESPN in July
The World Series of Poker is returning to ESPN for the first time since 2021, with coverage of this year's main event from Las Vegas beginning July 2.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Quad God rebounds from Olympics, leads worlds
Ilia Malinin bounced back from misfiring at the Milan Cortina Olympics by leading after the short program at the figure skating world championships.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

LSU works to lure Wade back as it fires McMahon
LSU is working to finalize a deal to bring back Will Wade, the current coach at NC State, who was suspended for the 2019 NCAA tournament while at LSU and later fired amid an NCAA probe that left the program with significant sanctions.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Brady on comeback: NFL didn't 'like that idea'
Tom Brady says he explored the possibility of coming out of retirement and returning to the NFL, adding that the league did not "like that idea very much."

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

The NFL draft is almost here! Three biggest needs for all 32 NFL teams -- and a prospect fit
Our NFL reporters listed the top three positional needs for all 32 teams ahead of April's draft, and our draft experts found non-Round 1 fits to fill them.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

From IndyCar royalty to NASCAR dynasty: How Penske conquered American racing
Roger Penske's racing enterprises have long been synonymous with IndyCar, but now they've built the most decorated team in recent NASCAR history, too.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Brewers star OF Chourio set to miss 2-4 weeks
The Brewers placed star outfielder Chourio on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of a fractured left hand. The move was made retroactive to Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

IOC bans transgender women from Olympics
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy Thursday that aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order on women's sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Men's March Madness: Predictions, previews for every Sweet 16 game Thursday
ESPN's college basketball reporters agree on two games but split on the others, plus keys to each team advancing.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Bilas' path to the men's Final Four for every Sweet 16 team
Here's what to expect from a Sweet 16 that should be electric.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the fantasy baseball season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Everything you need for Opening Day: What we're watching, lineups and updates from every game
Baseball is back! Here's your one-stop shop for all of the season-opening action.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

MLB season preview: Rankings, playoff odds for all 30 teams as baseball returns
Whether your club is the team to beat or hoping to be 2026's biggest surprise, we've got you covered.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Bar dice, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and more: Each MLB team's most interesting giveaway this season
Not all ballpark giveaways are created equal. Here's each team's most creative offering for the upcoming campaign.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

'Definitely not my final chapter': A refreshed Israel Adesanya isn't done yet
He may have traded right hooks and calf kicks for DJ decks last year, but Israel Adesanya insists he is motivated to continue his UFC career -- starting this weekend against Joe Pyfer.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Lunardi: Want Cinderella back? Set an NCAA tournament eligibility floor
The blame for Cinderella's demise is misplaced. Here's why we haven't seen her -- and how we can get her back.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

QB Simpson says he's 'absolutely' 1st-round pick
Ty Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama's pro day in front of NFL scouts. He believes he's 'absolutely' a lock to be a first-round pick.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Wolves post largest OT comeback on record
With a game-closing 15-0 run, the Timberwolves came back from 13 points down for a 110-108 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday night.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

'What I'm thinking is arena football but outdoors': How Mike Repole is remaking the UFL
Repole is the man behind many of the UFL's changes, including smaller venues and the four-point field goal.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

25 trends to know before draft season begins
Mike Clay shares his favorite notes from the research that informed his fantasy projections for 2026.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

UCLA coach Kelly Inouye-Perez breaking records amid changing landscape
Last month, Inouye-Perez became the winningest coach for the winningest program in softball history.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Saudi Pro League, MLS or elsewhere: Where could Salah go next?
Mohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool as a legend, but where could he go next? Here are his options.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

How Arbeloa has won over doubters and reinvigorated Real Madrid's season
Whether it's the coach, the players, or both, Real Madrid have improved since Álvaro Arbeloa took over in January, and he could yet save their season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Cost of the World Cup: How much might a USMNT fan spend to follow their team?
From tickets to hotels, how expensive is this summer's big event? Let's find out -- through the eyes of a USMNT fan on the trip of a lifetime.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Ranking coaches and teams that are likely to improve in 2026
Curt Cignetti reset how we view coaching turnarounds while Oklahoma State, with a new coach, has nowhere to go but up.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

NBA playoff watch: Can Hornets keep moving up?
The streaking Knicks and Hornets clash. Plus, updated playoff projections and draft lottery standings.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

New NBA rookie rankings: Has Kon Knueppel already clinched the ROY race?
Where do the NBA's top rookies stack up with a few weeks left in the regular season? We stacked the top 10.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

'It's all or nothing': UCLA veterans ready for final NCAA title run
Lauren Betts and her teammates have unfinished business since falling short at the Final Four a year ago.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Ranking the 25 best players in the women's Sweet 16
Kymora Johnson from 10-seed Virginia is one of seven new players in our Sweet 16 ranking.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Top draft needs for all 32 NFL teams: We picked the biggest holes and prospects to target
Our NFL reporters listed the top three positional needs for all 32 teams at April's draft, and our draft experts found non-Round 1 fits to fill them.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Predicting Rounds 1-2 of the draft: Yates finds landing spots for 64 top prospects
Field Yates unveils his latest NFL mock draft. Which top prospects could go in the opening 64 picks?

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Ranking all 32 free agency classes: Which teams most improved their rosters?
How did every team fare in March, taking into account free agent signings, trades, extensions and departures?

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

An early look at 2027 NFL free agency: Which playmakers could be available next March?
Which top players might be available in next year's NFL free agency? We picked out 50 stars to keep an eye on.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

'Changing of the guard': Cole Hutson poised to take big role in next wave for the Capitals
When the new era of Caps hockey begins, the young defenseman will be at the forefront.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Who will win the Pacific Division 'pillow fight'?
All eight clubs are in action Thursday, with postseason spots still up for grabs.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal in for PSG star Kvaratskhelia
Arsenal are exploring an approach for Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Murray drops 53, Jokic nearly has 20-20-20 game
Jamal Murray scored 53 points and Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 21 rebounds and 19 assists as the Nuggets held off the Mavericks on Wednesday night.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Draymond: Hated and loved Wemby's MVP case
Warriors forward Draymond Green said he both "hated" and "absolutely loved" the MVP self-promotion from Spurs center Victor Wembanyama.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Takeaways from Yankees' rout of Giants and what to know for every Opening Day game
Here's your one-stop shop for all of the season-opening action, which began with a shellacking in San Francisco.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

Fried's gem lifts Yanks despite Judge's 4-K opener
Max Fried allowed just two hits in 6 1/3 scoreless innings, and the Yankees cruised past the Giants 7-0 on Wednesday night despite Aaron Judge's first career hitless Opening Day.

ESPN Sports
Mar 26, 2026

? Fantasy baseball draft guide: Rankings, more
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Brown-led Celts hand Thunder first loss in month
Jaylen Brown scored 14 of his 31 points a pivotal third quarter, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-109 on Wednesday night, snapping the defending champions' 12-game win streak.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Follow live: Yankees jump out to big lead with five-run second inning
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ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Arizona's Lloyd brushes off UNC job speculation
Amid speculation he could be a candidate for the vacancy at North Carolina, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd insisted all his attention is with his program ahead of Thursday's Sweet 16 game against Arkansas.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Macdonald: JSN deal rewards 'foundational' player
Seahawks GM John Schneider and coach Mike Macdonald said they felt comfortable giving Jaxon Smith-Njigba his record-setting extension because of his "unique combination" of excellence on and off the field.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Follow live: Yankees, Giants face off in season opener
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ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Man United's big night was disappointing, but not their spirit
It was a huge night for Manchester United in the UEFA Women's Champions League, but they will need to bounce back next week to make it even more historic.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

A closer look at every UFL team's new uniforms for 2026
All eight UFL teams will debut updated uniforms, including three relocated franchises.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

NWSL Power Rankings: Angel City, Dash on the rise but Thorns still on top
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ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Padres' Darvish to restricted list amid elbow rehab
Pitcher Yu Darvish was placed on the restricted list Wednesday as he spends the 2026 season recovering from elbow surgery, a decision that could free up significant payroll space for the Padres.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Mbappé denies Madrid did MRI on wrong knee
Kylian Mbappé denied reports that his knee injury was misdiagnosed after Real Madrid's medical team mistakenly examined the wrong knee as it sought to treat the problem.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Mahomes shows progress, posts video throwing
Patrick Mahomes posted a short video clip Wednesday of himself in a training session where he dropped back and threw the ball, the first public footage of him doing so since he had knee surgery in December.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Nacua sued over alleged antisemitic remark, bite
A woman in Los Angeles has filed a civil lawsuit against Puka Nacua alleging the Rams wide receiver made an "unprovoked antisemitic statement" and later bit her on the shoulder.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Impact of overturned ABS calls worries ex-ump
Former MLB umpire Richie Garcia is worried about the impact that robot umpires will have on their human counterparts.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Sources: Labor talks stop amid NFL-ref impasse
Labor negotiations between the NFL and NFL Referees Association broke off earlier than scheduled this week as the sides were unable to make progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Sources: Las Vegas to host SB after 2028 season
NFL owners are expected to vote Las Vegas as the host city for Super Bowl LXIII after the 2028 season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Seahawks to open on Wed. due to Australia game
The Super Bowl LX champion Seahawks will open the season on the Wednesday of Week 1 instead of hosting the usual Thursday night opener.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

NBA Power Rankings: A top-5 shakeup hits our March finale
Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams as the regular season reaches the home stretch.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

J. Cole breaks down why LeBron James was carrying his latest 'The Fall-Off' vinyl
The Los Angeles Lakers star brought the vinyl for the rapper to sign while James met Cole's children.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

The 12 things fantasy players need to know about the NFL offseason so far
It's never too early to start thinking about fantasy football -- especially during a tumultuous offseason.

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