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ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Bruins 'played to our identity' in Game 2 victory
The Boston Bruins, who let a two-goal lead slip away late in Game 1 on Sunday, stormed ahead in Game 2 with four goals in the first 41 minutes, and goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 34 saves en route to a 4-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Glass shatters behind Kings bench, delays game
A glass pane behind the Kings bench shattered after fans pounded on it in excitement after Colorado goalie Scott Wedgewood stopped a penalty shot in the second period.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Splitter on Dundon reports: 'Trying to be a pro'
In response to questions about reported cost-cutting measures by new Blazers owner Tom Dundon, interim coach Tiago Splitter said he's focusing on basketball.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Wemby concussed on hard fall in Spurs' G2 loss
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama sustained a concussion on a hard fall during the second quarter of Tuesday night's Game 2 playoff loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Williams' collapse in 9th brings Mets' slide to 12
The Mets dropped their 12th straight game Tuesday, this time blowing an early 3-0 lead and allowing the Twins to score two in the ninth in a 5-3 win at Citi Field.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Edgecombe makes history with 30-10 to stun C's
VJ Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall on his back early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the 76ers beat the Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday night to tie their series at one game apiece.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

West playoff takeaways: Blazers rally past Spurs without Wemby
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

Follow live: Lakers host Rockets in Game 2
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ESPN Sports
Apr 22, 2026

'Things that come in a dozen': Twins troll Mets after team suffers 12th straight loss
The Minnesota Twins made sure to poke fun at the New York Mets after handing them their 12th straight loss.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

?? Drake trolls Bears' QB in rollout of new album
The Canadian rapper posed in front of blocks of ice while wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket during his "Iceman" album rollout.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Edgecombe, Maxey star as 76ers tie series vs. C's
VJ Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall on his back early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the 76ers beat the Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday night to tie their series at one game apiece.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Durant (knee) cleared to play in Game 2 vs. L.A.
Rockets star Kevin Durant has been cleared to return for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing Game 1 due to a knee tendon bruise.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Mets get cold reception in Queens as skid hits 12
In the throes of a 12-game losing streak, the skidding New York Mets, in last place in the National League East, returned home Tuesday night to a quieter reception at Citi Field on a cold night in Queens, as they opened a series with the Minnesota Twins.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Wemby exits Spurs' loss, in concussion protocol
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ruled out of the remainder of Tuesday night's first-round playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers in San Antonio after being placed in the concussion protocol.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Leicester's fall from grace: From Premier League champions to relegation to League One
It feels like yesterday that Leicester were the Cinderellas of world soccer, winning the Premier League against all odds. On Tuesday, however, the Foxes' ignominious relegation to the third tier was confirmed.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Follow live: Spurs host Trail Blazers in Game 2
Follow live: Spurs host Trail Blazers in Game 2

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Freddie, Chelsea Freeman announce birth of fourth child, first girl
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ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

?? Drake trolls Bears' QB in rollout of 'Iceman' album
The Canadian rapper posed in front of blocks of ice while wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket during his "Iceman" album rollout.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Rosenior slams 'indefensible' Chelsea in latest loss
Chelsea's season slumped deeper into crisis after a 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Tuesday left its hopes of Champions League qualification hanging by a thread.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

The Draft Day Predictor settles big Round 1 debates
Our analytics model crunches the numbers on Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and how four NFL teams should approach their first-round picks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Sanders touts 'new vibe' under Browns' Monken
Shedeur Sanders said there is a "new vibe" and "new energy" with the Browns under first-year coach Todd Monken and his staff.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Lynx's Collier (ankle) sidelined until at least June
Napheesa Collier won't be back on the court for the Lynx until at least June as she recovers from March ankle surgery.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Leicester's 'horrible' journey ends with relegation
Leicester City have been relegated to League One from the Championship after a 2-2 draw with Hull City on Tuesday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Gilgeous-Alexander wins Clutch Player of the Year
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's trophy case is getting bigger as the reigning MVP added the Clutch Player of the Year award to his sterling resume.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Leicester relegated to 3rd-tier in draw with Hull
Leicester City have been relegated to League One from the Championship after a 2-2 draw with Hull City on Tuesday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Kentucky governor blasts decision-making at UK
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has publicly questioned the decision-making at the University of Kentucky, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart was recently given.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Crew owners get 18th NWSL team for record fee
The NWSL awarded an expansion franchise to Columbus, Ohio, and an ownership consortium led by the Haslam Sports Group. The new Columbus-based team will begin play in 2028.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Duke lands Blackwell, top guard in transfer portal
Duke landed top guard transfer John Blackwell, adding a high-level, veteran scorer to a retooling Blue Devils team.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Sources: Soto to return to slumping Mets on Wed.
The Mets, mired in an 11-game losing streak, will get a boost to their offense with outfielder Juan Soto set to return to the lineup Wednesday, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Draft rankings: Kiper finalizes his Big Board with top 150 prospects, best at every position
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his draft rankings one last time and goes deep at every position.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

NFL Nation mock draft: Our team reporters predict landing spots in the first round
The Raiders fill their biggest need at No. 1, but is Fernando Mendoza the only first-round QB? Our reporters make their picks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon lead way-too-early 2026 rankings
It's never too early to plan for next season with the fantasy hockey way-too-early rankings for 2026-27.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

NBA MVP: Who will win between Jokic, SGA and Wemby?
Who will win the MVP award: Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, Spurs' Victor Wembanyama or Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Vrabel: I had 'difficult' talks over Russini photos
Mike Vrabel said the Patriots and their fans will get "the best version of me going forward" after the New York Post published photos that appeared to show the coach embracing and holding hands with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Transfer Daniels wins QB battle, to start for FSU
Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, won his battle with Kevin Sperry over the spring and has been named the Florida State starting quarterback.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

College softball: Week 11 Top 25 and how to watch
Check out our Top 25 poll, plus the player of the week.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Raisel Iglesias joins growing list of injured closers
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

The biggest question facing every WNBA team in training camp
How will Angel Reese fit the Dream? Will the Wings return to the playoffs? Can Caitlin Clark remain healthy?

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Women's transfer rankings: No. 1 Audi Crooks commits to Oklahoma State
Audi Crooks is headed to Oklahoma St., Jordan Lee is bound for South Carolina and Kymora Johnson is staying at U.Va.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Men's college basketball buzz: State of blue blood rebuilds
North Carolina awaits a decision from Henri Veesaar while Kansas and Kentucky vie for the No. 1 recruit.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Jets GM: Don't misread nixed visit with DE Bailey
Jets GM Darren Mougey said Tuesday that fans should not "look too much" into the cancellation of last week's predraft visit with DE prospect David Bailey, who could be their selection with the No. 2 pick.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Haugh returning to Florida; NCAA loss 'lit a fire'
Thomas Haugh is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in college basketball, after his decision to return to Florida for his senior season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Sources: Tomlin joining NBC as studio analyst
Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is joining NBC's Sunday night pregame show, "Football Night in America," as a studio analyst, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

NFL draft rankings: Kiper finalizes his Big Board with the top 150 prospects, best at every position
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects -- starting with Fernando Mendoza -- and goes deep at every position.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Donovan leaves Bulls amid sweeping changes
Billy Donovan has decided to step down as head coach of the Bulls after six seasons.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

?? NFL Draft Day Predictor: Settling big debates
Our analytics model crunches the numbers on Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and how four NFL teams should approach their first-round picks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

McDaniels jab: Nuggets are 'all bad defenders'
Jaden McDaniels took perhaps his most notable shot after Minnesota's 119-114 Game 2 playoff win at Denver, saying the Nuggets are "all bad defenders."

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Sources: Madubuike has neck surgery, may return
Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike underwent neck surgery last week that left his doctors believing he will be able to resume playing this season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

WrestleMania 42 Night 2 takeaways: Will Reigns make this title run alone?
Roman Reigns is champion once again, but what should fans expect in the latest title reign of the OTC?

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Soccer's incredible shrinking shin guards could be a dangerous problem
Some players think that smaller shin guards -- literally the size of a small notebook -- make them faster. Others around the game think it's a major injury waiting to happen.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

How will Browns use their two first-round draft picks?
Cleveland's front office is seeking "difference-makers and elite-level talent" at the No. 6 and No. 24 picks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal ramp up interest in Nico Williams amid Barça links
Nico Williams has returned to action for Athletic Club and has admirers at the Emirates. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

'It's 100 or die': How throwing 100 mph went from a novelty to the norm in MLB
Hitting 100 mph on the radar gun is a badge of honor. Here's why the number of pitchers who have reached it has exploded.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

From Mozart at UNC to dancing in the weight room, Gio Lopez is rediscovering himself
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

How the 'Lumber Yard' was built: Inside the Avalanche's goaltending tandem
The professional lives of Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood intersected twice before suiting up together for Colorado.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Sabres, Avs, Knights, Canadiens look to go up 2-0
Here's a preview of Tuesday's four games, along with stat leaders and a look back on a wild Monday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Tim Duncan, David Robinson ... LeBron: What Victor Wembanyama's Game 1 signals for the NBA
Wembanyama will always be linked to Duncan and Robinson, but after Sunday night's dominant Game 1, it was another generational star to whom he was being compared: LeBron James.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Fallacy or fact? Why Lakers' shooting records in Game 1 could be good news for Rockets
Examining how Game 1's shotmaking gap could actually be good news for Houston in its series versus L.A.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Kiper's final 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 150 NFL draft prospects, plus position reports
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects -- starting with Fernando Mendoza -- and goes deep at every position.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

F1's rule tweaks: What's changed after driver criticism, and will it make a difference?
Formula 1 has delivered a set of rules tweaks to its controversial 2026 regulations -- but what do they mean and will they appease drivers ahead of the Miami GP? ESPN's Laurence Edmondson explains.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Prospect watch: Is Cleveland ready for a new catcher?
All the prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season continues to move through its first month.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Is the new Premier League ball behind all the long-range goals? We asked a scientist
Teams are taking fewer long-range shots this season, but they're still scoring stunning goals from distance.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Teen dies, Coach K's grandson charged with DWI
Joseph Savarino, a grandson of retired coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired in connection with a collision that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Barça have gone backward, Madrid set for barren year. How can they be fixed?
The pain of early Champions League exits might actually work in Barcelona's and Real Madrid's favor: It's now clear for all to see where their deficiencies are.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Why Guardiola's legacy could exceed the likes of Ferguson, Wenger, Klopp
Exit as a Premier League champion like Sir Alex Ferguson? Or leave behind a strong foundation like Jurgen Klopp? Pep Guardiola has the chance to do both.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

The Draft Day Predictor settles big Round 1 debates: Could Simpson slide?
Our analytics model crunches the numbers on Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and more.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Meet Prospect X, who could be the 2026 NFL draft's brightest diamond in the rough
After months of searching, we've found the prospect we believe is the 2026 NFL draft's best-kept secret.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

What questions do Alabama, Georgia, BYU, Oregon and others face after spring ball?
Eleven notable teams and CFP contenders head into summer with some unresolved things that need answers.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

What we learned at Notre Dame and Indiana this spring
The traditionally basketball-crazed Hoosier state has turned its focus to football.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Real Madrid star as Casemiro replacement
Manchester United have added Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni to their shortlist. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

McCollum plays MSG villain as Hawks tie series
CJ McCollum became the latest to join the list of Madison Square Garden villains as his fourth-quarter exploits helped the Hawks tie their first-round series against the Knicks with a come-from-behind 107-106 win in Game 2.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Gobert carries DPOY snub into Jokic matchup, win
On the same day he finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert held three-time MVP Nikola Jokic to 1-of-8 shooting in their Game 2 matchup, helping Minnesota to a series-tying 119-114 win.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Wolves rally from 19 down to win wild Game 2
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points, Julius Randle added 24 and the Timberwolves rallied past the Nuggets 119-114 on Monday night to tie their Western Conference playoff series at one game apiece.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

West playoff takeaways: Timberwolves rally past Nuggets to even series
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

'Nobody was going to beat the 10th pick': How the Bengals wooed the Giants into trading vet Dexter Lawrence
Lawrence informed the Giants he wanted a new deal or trade, the Giants didn't want to let him go -- until the price was right.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Follow live: Nuggets, Timberwolves face off in Game 2
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ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

?? Jordan Reid's seven-round NFL mock draft
Jordan Reid projected every single pick for this week's NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to Mr. Irrelevant.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

McCollum, Hawks stun Knicks late to even series
CJ McCollum scored 32 points, and the Hawks rallied to stun the Knicks 107-106 on Monday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

Martinook lifts Canes in 2OT after goal overturn
Jordan Martinook, who stopped on a penalty shot in the first overtime session after a potential winning goal was overturned, beat Linus Ullmark at 13:53 of the second overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes past the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Monday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 21, 2026

East playoff takeaways: MSG finds a new Hawks villain
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

SJU lands transfer Freeman over UK, sources say
Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman committed to St. John's, sources told ESPN on Monday, with the Red Storm beating out Kentucky for the talented forward.

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

Frustrated Finch: 'Maybe we gotta start flopping'
Wolves coach Chris Finch reiterated his frustration with Jamal Murray's 16 free throws in Game 1, arguing that his players don't get calls because they don't flop.

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

East playoff takeaways: Stars lift Cavaliers to easy win
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

Follow live: Knicks, Hawks face off after New York takes 1-0 series lead
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ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

Dodgers' Diaz to have elbow surgery, miss months
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, the team announced Monday, and the expectation is that he could miss around three months, a source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez.

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

Counsell: MLB rule in place for Ohtani 'bizarre'
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell thinks that a Major League Baseball rule that allows the Los Angeles Dodgers to carry 14 pitchers because of Shohei Ohtani is "bizarre," adding that the defending National League MVP is getting "special consideration."

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

PGA Tour will consider paths back for LIV golfers
The PGA Tour will consider additional pathways to bring back LIV Golf League players who might want to return to the circuit, CEO Brian Rolapp said Monday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

Seahawks keen to trade down, even within division
The Super Bowl champion Seahawks are looking to trade down in this year's NFL draft -- "it's no secret with us," general manager John Schneider said Monday -- and are not opposed to making deals within their division.

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

Wemby captures DPOY as first unanimous winner
Victor Wembanyama, 22, is both the youngest DPOY winner in NBA history and the first to win the award unanimously.

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

UConn's Ball (wrist) to miss all of next season
UConn guard Solo Ball will undergo wrist surgery and miss the entire 2026-27 season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

Wolves relegated from EPL with 5 games to play
Wolverhampton Wanderers have officially been relegated from the Premier League.

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

Source: Dodgers closer Diaz set for elbow surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz, placed on the 15-day injured list Monday, is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, a source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, confirming a report, and he could miss around three months.

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

PGA Tour boots both Hawaii events from '27 sked
The PGA Tour will not be in Hawaii in 2027 for the first time in 56 years as it moves toward a revamped schedule that no longer will start the season in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

Who do Dodgers turn to next after placing Edwin Diaz on IL?
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

NBA draft top 100: Where top prospects land on the big board after March
Here is the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class after an exciting college season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

2026 NBA draft order: Where all 60 picks stand ahead of the lottery
Where does the NBA draft order stand ahead of next month's lottery? We have you covered.

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

The unprecedented rise of Fernando Mendoza
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

WrestleMania 42 Saturday (replay)
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ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

Draymond on Kerr's future: 'Felt like that was it'
Draymond Green said while he hopes Steve Kerr is back, he'd guess that this past season was Kerr's last as coach with the franchise.

ESPN Sports
Apr 20, 2026

Jefferson blunt on McCarthy with Kyler a Viking
Speaking publicly Monday for the first time about the Vikings' new quarterback room, Justin Jefferson said he is looking forward to Kyler Murray's playmaking skills and was blunt about J.J. McCarthy's future.

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