NEWS: ESPN SPORTS
Setup News Ticker
   NEWS: ESPN SPORTS
ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Follow live: Penguins look to avoid sweep against Flyers in Game 4
null

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Hurricanes flex 'finish' in 4-0 sweep of Senators
Sebastian Aho scored two goals and goaltender Frederik Andersen made 25 saves as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-2 Saturday, sweeping the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series to become the NHL's first team to advance to Round 2.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Red Sox fire Cora amid coaching staff shakeup
The Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and several other coaches after a disappointing 10-17 start to the season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Clark marks return to Fever with preseason win
Caitlin Clark finished with seven points, four assists and three rebounds in just under 17 minutes of play in her first game with the Fever in nine months.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

After wait, Nussmeier sees Chiefs as 'great' spot
The Kansas City Chiefs used their final pick in the NFL draft to select former LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in the seventh round Saturday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

SGA lets game do talking, silences Suns with 42
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who took criticism from the Suns' Dillon Brooks after Game 2 for so-called foul-baiting, dominated Saturday's Game 3 with a career playoff-high 42 points to put the Thunder one win away from a series sweep.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

The NFL draft is over ... let's overreact: Will the Cardinals, Rams and Dolphins regret their picks?
It's time to weigh in on the biggest overreactions of NFL draft weekend, from Jeremiyah Love's fit to the Eagles' position in the NFC East.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

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

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Follow live: Knicks look to level series against Hawks in Game 4
null

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

East playoff takeaways: The biggest concern for top-seeded Pistons
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

West playoff takeaways: Surgical SGA performance puts Phoenix on the brink
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Browns draft Green, will proceed with 4-QB room
The Browns stayed busy on the quarterback front, selecting Arkansas' Taylen Green in the sixth round (No. 182) Saturday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Bane, Magic's added 'dimension,' nets 7 3s in win
Desmond Bane connected on seven 3-pointers, and closed with 25 points, as the Orlando Magic watched a 17-point fourth-quarter lead evaporate before rallying to defeat the Detroit Pistons 113-105 on Saturday, taking a 2-1 lead in their first-round series.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Clark returns in Fever's 'sloppy' preseason win
Caitlin Clark finished with seven points, four assists and three rebounds in just under 17 minutes of play in her first game with the Fever in nine months.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Penguins on the brink of elimination
Plus, a critical Game 4 in the Stars-Wild series. Here are previews for all the games, a best bet, and recaps from Friday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Arsenal eke back to top of Premier League, but title race will have more anxious moments
Arsenal's rocky win over Newcastle highlights their tough final stretch ahead in the Premier League title race.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

CEO vows to make 'badass' NASCAR fun again
New CEO Steve O'Donnell, who calls NASCAR a "badass American sport," is promising to make some moves to bring more fun to the sport.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Arkansas' Green latest to join QB mix with Browns
The Browns stayed busy on the quarterback front, selecting Arkansas' Taylen Green in the sixth round (No. 182) Saturday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Magic hold off Pistons' late push, grab 2-1 lead
Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points, and the Orlando Magic watched a 17-point fourth-quarter lead evaporate before rallying to defeat the Detroit Pistons 113-105 Saturday, taking a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

NBA: Smart committed lane violation on key FT
Marcus Smart should have been called for a lane violation on the final of his three free throws toward the end of regulation in the Lakers' Game 3 win.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Haven, No. 1 overall QB in '27, chooses Alabama
Alabama secured the No. 1 overall quarterback in the Class of 2027, gaining a commitment from five-star passer Elijah Haven, a 6-foot-5, 220-pound prospect from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Five-star analysis: How top QB Elijah Haven will fit at Alabama
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Follow live: Suns host Thunders in Game 4
null

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Follow live: Senators look to avoid sweep against Hurricanes in Game 4
null

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Man City reach fourth straight FA Cup final and prove again they can win when it matters most
Man City's come-from-behind win over Southampton in the FA Cup is a reminder of what they remain capable of in the Premier League title race.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Follow live: Piston, Magic clash for control of series in Game 3
null

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Durant improving, but G4 status vs. Lakers unclear
Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka said Saturday that injured star Kevin Durant was doing better, but his status for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night was still unclear with the Rockets facing elimination.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Auburn beats out UM for 4-star RB Johnson-Cook
Auburn secured a commitment from four-star running back recruit Myson Johnson-Cook, beating out Miami.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Jets move up in 4th round to take QB Klubnik
The New York Jets, in a perpetual search for a franchise quarterback, took a fourth-round flyer Saturday on Clemson's Cade Klubnik.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

McCoy falls to Raiders at No. 101, says knee fine
Jermod McCoy says his knee feels good, adding it's up to the Raiders on whether he undergoes another surgery after missing all of 2025 with a torn ACL.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Swiatek withdraws from Madrid after falling ill
Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Madrid Open due to an unspecified illness while playing her round-of-32 match against American Ann Li.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Saints aid pass rush, trade for Raiders' Wilson
The Saints acquired defensive end Tyree Wilson and a 2026 seventh-round pick from the Raiders, sending a 2026 fifth-rounder (No. 150) to Las Vegas in return Saturday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Sources: Pennel person of interest in D.R. death
NFL veteran Michael Pennel Jr. is considered a person of interest after the body of a missing woman was found on a property that he used to own, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Spurs remember how to win, yet relegation fears remain
Tottenham Hotspur have their first win of 2026, but their Premier League relegation battle didn't get any easier.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Stanley Cup odds: Big shake-up after underdogs prevail on Friday night
The Avalanche and Hurricanes remain Stanley Cup favorites, but the underdogs are keeping things interesting.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

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

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Grading NFL draft trades: Who won the Tyree Wilson deal, Saints or Raiders?
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including the Saints trading for the former first-rounder.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

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

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

NBA draft big board: Where the top 100 prospects land
Here is the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

For real: Jets pick Sadiq feared draft call was hoax
For a second, Jets first-round draft pick Kenyon Sadiq thought his "Welcome to the NFL" moment was a hoax. His mind flashed to last year's draft and Shedeur Sanders. The viral moment occurred when the tight end from Oregon was selected 16th overall.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

?? NFL draft: Winners and losers from Day 2
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

Harper stars off bench to rally Wemby-less Spurs
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper had 27 points off the bench and teammate Stephon Castle had a game-high 33 to help the Spurs rally past the Blazers and take a 2-1 series lead.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid, Barcelona offered Bernardo 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

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

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 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 25, 2026

'Unbelievable to watch': How Quinn Hughes transformed the Wild into a top Cup contender
Minnesota leveled up since the Olympic hero joined its blue line. Teammates explain what he brings to the ice -- and the dressing room.

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

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

ESPN Sports
Apr 25, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Penguins, Senators on the brink of elimination
Plus, a critical Game 4 in the Stars-Wild series. Here are previews for all the games, a best bet, and recaps from Friday.

ESPN Sports
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

Texans GM: 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

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.

ESPN Sports
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

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

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

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
null

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

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

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

?? 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

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

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

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.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Follow live: Rockets look to avoid 3-0 hole vs. Lakers in Game 3
null

ESPN Sports
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.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Follow live: 76ers host Celtics in pivotal Game 3
null

ESPN Sports
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

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

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

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.

  • CEOExpress
  • c/o CommunityScape | 200 Anderson Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14607
  • Contact
  • As an Amazon Associate
    CEOExpress earns from
    qualifying purchases.

©1999-2026 CEOExpress Company LLC