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ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Forget Ronaldo, Rooney or Henry: Salah is the Premier League's greatest-ever player
Cristiano Ronaldo has five Ballon d'Ors and Thierry Henry will forever be an "Invincible," but neither had a Premier League career to match Mohamed Salah's.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

How to bet the Houston Open: Koepka stands out, but what about Gotterup?
All of the traits bettors should be looking for at the Houston Open, and the best bets to make.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Butler names ex-Bulldogs player Nored as coach
Butler has named former Bulldogs player Ronald Nored to succeed Thad Matta as head coach, the school announced Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

From Arizona to Texas: Ranking the men's Sweet 16 teams
Here's how the Sweet 16 teams stack up.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Ending his career at UFC fight No. 22 is serendipitous for veteran Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa's retirement fight will be a full-circle moment, connecting him to his inspiration, his late grandfather.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

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

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

NBA Power Rankings: The Thunder reign while East teams rise
Where our NBA insiders ranked all 30 teams as the regular season reaches the home stretch.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

'He's everywhere at once': New manager Tony Vitello gets Giants to buy in
The first skipper to jump from college to MLB bounds into the season opener tonight vs. the Yankees.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Vitale's All-Rolls Royce, Diaper Dandy teams: Players who defined the men's season
From freshman phenoms to seasoned veterans, here are the stars who delivered head-turning performances.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Wetzel: Forget Cinderella. Did NIL help kill blue-blood dominance?
Three of college basketball's most storied powers -- North Carolina, Kansas and Kentucky -- appear at a crossroads. What does it say about the state of college basketball?

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Shiffrin wins record-tying 6th World Cup title
Skier Mikaela Shiffrin held off a challenge from Germany's Emma Aicher to win a record-tying sixth women's overall World Cup skiing title on Wednesday in Norway.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

LIV sued by distillery for trademark infringement
A Long Island-based distillery sued LIV Golf in federal court on Monday, alleging the golf league's use of "LIV" branding for alcoholic beverages and apparel infringes on its registered trademark.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

NBA playoff watch: Is Thunder-Celtics a Finals preview?
The past two champs meet in a possible June preview. Plus, playoff projections and draft lottery standings.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

'A lot of downside, but not a lot of upside': The balancing act facing Jayson Tatum and the Celtics
Boston and its superstar wing represent perhaps the biggest wild card of the 2026 NBA playoffs.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

'We're all still learning': How NIL, big-money schools are impacting college hockey
Can competitive balance survive in the sport with the widest variety of athletic programs?

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Ranking all 52 NCAA tournament losses
Some losses are understandable; others will haunt us forever (see: Florida). We rank them all.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

2026 MLB predictions: From playoffs and World Series to MVPs and Cy Youngs
Can the Dodgers three-peat? Will Skubal and Skenes win another Cy Young? Our experts make their predictions for the 2026 baseball season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Why it's the Dodgers' world -- and the rest of MLB is just living in it
From a rare three-peat quest to the looming labor war, the 2026 season revolves around Los Angeles.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

'The epitome of Texas basketball': These are Rori Harmon's Longhorns
The Texas point guard has played five seasons while under constant pressure from her coach, Vic Schaefer. It has made both of them better.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Ranking Ohio State's first-round receivers since 2022: How does Carnell Tate stack up?
Tate could be the WR1 of the 2026 draft. But how does he compare to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, among others?

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 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 25, 2026

USMNT players on what Pochettino is like behind the scenes
It used to be "inmates running the asylum," players tell ESPN, but Pochettino has transformed the culture.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Barnwell on a surprising free agency trend going back to 2013
Let's look at the largest NFL contracts from 2013 to 2022 to see how often megadeals meet expectations.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Ranking every NFL free agency class: Solak on what he liked -- and didn't like -- for all 32 teams
How did all 32 NFL teams fare in March, taking into account free agent signings, trades, extensions and departures? We stacked each class.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

March Madness 2026: Bilas' path to the men's Final Four for every Sweet 16 team
This tournament has given us basketball at its best. Here's what to expect from a Sweet 16 that will be just as electric.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 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 25, 2026

How the new WNBA CBA will impact every player's salary in 2026
A'ja Wilson will likely get the $1.4 million supermax, while Caitlin Clark's rookie contract will pay over $500,000.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Ranking each team's top prospect: Hagens, Iginla, Martone, more
Scouting notes on the top young players set to make an impact for each club -- possibly quite soon.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Projecting the Sabres' first-round opponent
Wednesday's matchup against Boston could be repeated in April. Plus, updated playoff projections after Tuesday's massive slate.

ESPN Sports
Mar 25, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Four clubs chase Spurs defender Gray
Manchester United, Dortmund, Chelsea and Aston Villa hold an interest in versatile Tottenham defender Archie Gray. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

UNC fires coach Davis after early tourney exit
North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis was fired by the school after another early exit in the NCAA tournament.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

L.A. spoils Tiger's return, cruises to TGL title
Tiger Woods competed for the first time in more than a year and that wasn't nearly enough to stop Los Angeles Golf Club, which made three straight eagles to close out a 9-2 victory in the TGL finals Tuesday night to capture the SoFi Cup.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Grizzlies rule Morant's season over due to elbow
Ja Morant will miss the rest of the season with a UCL sprain in his left elbow but is expected to be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

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

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Who's next at UNC? Potential candidates to replace Hubert Davis, their priorities
Hubert Davis is out after five seasons in Chapel Hill. Here are names expected to be on the short list.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Arsenal teach Chelsea a Champions League lesson in clinical finishing
Arsenal will head into the second leg of their UWCL quarterfinal against Chelsea with a commanding 3-1 lead thanks to some lethal finishing from Stina Blackstenius, Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

House passes Ali Revival Act; bill heads to Senate
The Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act, which would shift the structure of pro boxing by allowing Unified Boxing Organizations as options for boxers, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a voice vote Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Sources: Crow-Armstrong deal for 6 years, $115M
Pete Crow-Armstrong's new contract extension with the Chicago Cubs is for six years and $115 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

House advances boxing-reform act, but questions remain
Questions and answers about the reform bill and its impact on the sport.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Salah's exit felt inevitable and then inconceivable: Examining Liverpool's huge loss
It's hard to imagine Liverpool without Mohamed Salah, but all good things must come to an end. Could his farewell include an FA Cup or Champions League trophy?

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Mohamed Salah will get the Liverpool farewell he deserves -- but he'll also leave a huge void
It's hard to imagine Liverpool without Mohamed Salah, but all good things must come to an end. Could his farewell include an FA Cup or Champions League trophy?

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Elite longevity: Flacco, 41, agrees to Cincy deal
Quarterback Joe Flacco is coming back for a 19th NFL season, agreeing to a one-year, $6 million deal with the Bengals, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

NFL to consider rule tweaks for replacement refs
The NFL competition committee has finalized a series of wide-ranging rule change proposals to account for the growing possibility of a work stoppage amid tense collective bargaining negotiations with the NFL Referees Association.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

NBA players' union calls for 65-game rule change
The NBPA is calling on the league to, at minimum, amend the 65-game rule for players to be eligible for end-of-season awards.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, the Premier League club announced Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Thomas sues White Sox for using name on jersey
Hall of Famer Frank Thomas has filed a civil suit against the White Sox, alleging unauthorized use of his likeness on City Connect 2.0 uniforms last season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

WNBA season may run to Nov. 21 under new CBA
Under the new WNBA collective bargaining agreement, the league is changing its latest possible end date to Nov. 21, which is nearly a month later than the previous deal, according to a document produced by the union and acquired by ESPN

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Bucks rebuked by NBPA over Giannis dispute
The NBA Players Association rebuked the Bucks over their dispute with Giannis Antetokounmpo, implying that Milwaukee is "tanking" and damaging the league's integrity by wanting to shut down the All-Star forward for the rest of the season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Florida hoping to ink Golden to third extension
Florida is aiming to sign coach Todd Golden to a third contract extension in as many years, while heading off potential interest from schools with open head coaching jobs.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

76ers' George says mental health led to PED use
The Sixers' Paul George, who was suspended 25 games for a failed drug test, is set to return Wednesday when Philadelphia faces the Boston Celtics.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Bills' massive bison statues anchor Highmark Stadium's Family Circle in new renderings
The three stainless steel bison will anchor a new year-round plaza outside Highmark Stadium.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

LB David retires as one of Bucs' all-time greats
Linebacker Lavonte David announced his retirement Tuesday after a 14-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in which he was a 12-time captain and has led the league in tackles since he entered the NFL.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Players union blasts Bucks over Giannis dispute
The NBA Players Association rebuked the Bucks over their dispute with Giannis Antetokounmpo, implying that Milwaukee is "tanking" and damaging the league's integrity by wanting to shut down the All-Star forward for the rest of the season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Tua: 'Got to play better' to become Falcons' QB1
Former Dolphin Tua Tagovailoa said Tuesday he has "got to play better football" if he wants a chance to become the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

News: AL East teams make rotation decisions
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Men's March Madness Pain Index: Ranking all 52 NCAA tournament losses
Some losses are understandable; others will haunt us forever (see: Florida). We rank them all.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Week 7 Top 25 and how to watch
Check out our Top 25 poll, plus the player of the week.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

With baby coming, Scheffler exits Houston Open
Scottie Scheffler withdrew from the Houston Open on Tuesday, a tournament that was always questionable for him to play because his wife is expecting their second child.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Hurley asks rival fans to join forces in Sweet 16
Coach Dan Hurley is pleading for rival UConn and St. John's fans to rally together -- for one night -- and root for each other in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Marlins' two-foot 'Machete' leads 2026 new ballpark foods
Teams across Major League Baseball continue to raise their game when it comes to concession items.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Breaking down the men's hockey tournament: Who will make it to Vegas?
Our experts analyze the NCAA bracket, including making their picks for the Frozen Four.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Men's tournament first bets: Picks to make now for the next two rounds
A few bets that stand out after an exciting first weekend of the men's NCAA basketball tournament.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 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 24, 2026

Welcome to WNBA chaos: Breaking down a chock-full offseason
An expansion draft, a college draft and a historic free agency? It's going to be a busy six weeks.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Shiffrin's slalom win puts her in line for WC title
Mikaela Shiffrin won slalom Tuesday, but the World Cup overall title will be decided in the season-ending race Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

McCarthy: Rodgers reunion would be 'great story'
Mike McCarthy said reuniting with Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh would "be a great story."

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Arkansas' Acuff lands historic Reebok shoe deal
Arkansas star Darius Acuff Jr. has landed a signature shoe with Reebok, becoming the first NCAA men's athlete to receive one with a major U.S. brand while still in college, head of basketball at Reebok, Jide Osifeso, tells ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 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 24, 2026

Amputee cornhole player faces murder charges
A county sheriff's office in Maryland said Monday that a professional cornhole player who's also a quadruple amputee fatally shot a passenger in the front seat of a car he was driving during an argument.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Meet the 'Tokyo Toe' -- the NFL draft's most interesting kicker prospect
After learning how to kick and teaching himself English, Kansei Matsuzawa's dream is nearing reality.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Antoine Griezmann alone can't salvage Orlando's rough-looking rebuild
The best stars in MLS make already-good teams better. With Orlando, Griezmann will be joining a rebuild.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea's Fernández wants dream move to Madrid
Could Real Madrid sign the World Cup-winning midfielder Enzo Fernández in the summer? Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

'A litmus test for the system': $50 million rosters and Nebraska's big challenge
Why Nebraska's recent challenge could have wide-ranging salary cap implications.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

MMA divisional rankings: Evloev is back near the top at featherweight
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Boxing divisional rankings: Adames defends WBC title and top spot at middleweight
Carlos Adames stays on top in the 160-pound rankings following a dominant title defense against Austin Williams. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

NWSL Power Rankings: Angel City, Dash on the rise but Thorns still on top
Angel City and the Houston Dash are quickly making their way to the top of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, but their rise isn't enough to make them No. 1.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

NBA playoff watch: Nuggets, Suns face off in key West battle
Can Phoenix make up ground in the West standings? Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

NBA draft stock watch: Latest buzz, scouting reports on 21 top prospects
Which 2026 NBA draft prospects helped or hurt their stock after an exciting first weekend during March Madness?

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

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

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

YouTube kicking lessons, Div. I football and now the NFL? The 'Tokyo Toe' is ready
After learning how to kick and teaching himself English, Kansei Matsuzawa's dream is nearing reality.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

What returning production looks like for the 2026 college football season
Notre Dame and Texas have a lot coming back, but 2025 showed that might not mean as much.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Feeling lucky? What turnovers and late-game success say about 2026
Some 2025 teams couldn't get a break. Others, such as Indiana, had luck and success. What changes in 2026?

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

From Dowman to Messi: Picking the world's best soccer players at every age
Age is just a number -- except in soccer. We look at the best players from every birth year, spanning ages 16 to 38.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Sevilla, fighting relegation, are a shambles. Can Sergio Ramos save them?
Ramos may not be the most-liked player in Sevilla's history but most fans would welcome him back to take over.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Barnwell on a surprising NFL free agency trend going back to 2013
Let's look at the largest contracts from 2013 to 2022 to see how often megadeals meet expectations.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Ranking each NHL team's top prospect: Hagens, Iginla, Martone, more
Scouting notes on the top young players set to make an impact for each club -- possibly quite soon.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

NHL playoff watch: What's at stake in all 15 games Tuesday
With 30 teams in action, the playoff picture will shift Tuesday night. Here's what to watch for specifically.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Ranking the best possible Stanley Cup playoff first-round matchups
Which combos would be the most entertaining? Here's our list for 2026.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Arbitration case could bring change to college sports' 'messy middle'
Why Nebraska's recent challenge could have wide-ranging salary cap implications.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Men's March Madness Pain Index: Whose tournament loss hurt most?
Some losses are understandable; others will haunt us forever (see: Florida). We rank them all.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

What's next for Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, UNC: Recruits, transfer portal, more
Their NCAA tournament runs ended early and now it's all about next season. Here's how it's taking shape.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Ready for Opening Day? Here's your guide to the offseason chaos that rocked MLB
Kyle Tucker got how much from the Dodgers!? Pete Alonso left the Mets for WHERE!?

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Robot umps in MLB? What to know about new balls-and-strikes challenge system
Baseball's next big rule change is here. Here is how automated ball-strike challenges will shape the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

UConn star Azzi Fudd and the family behind her final March
Azzi Fudd's "imperfectly perfect" family has been her rock through ACL tears, dog food pranks and Beyoncé on repeat. Now they're hoping for one more NCAA tournament title for UConn.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

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

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

The trade that wasn't: Inside the Maxx Crosby saga between the Raiders, Ravens
We talked to people about the Maxx Crosby trade situation to find out what really went down between Baltimore and Las Vegas.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man United ready to move for Bayern star Davies
Manchester United are interested in signing Bayern Munich left back Alphonso Davies. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Ranking the remaining 16 teams in the women's NCAA tournament
Six SEC teams and five from the ACC (including a 10-seed!) help make up the Sweet 16. Here's how they stack up.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

TGL championship highlights: Los Angeles GC comes back, beats Jupiter Links 6-5
Los Angeles Golf Club beat Jupiter Links Golf Club 6-5 in the first match of the 2026 TGL championship.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Warriors' Moody stretchered off with knee injury
Warriors wing Moses Moody suffered a noncontact left knee injury late in Monday night's overtime win in Dallas, needing the assistance of a stretcher to exit the floor.

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