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Apr 16, 2026

2027 SC Next ESPN 300 player rankings: College comps for the top prospects
As we introduce 2027's top prospects, here's what their college careers could look like.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

N.J. governor: FIFA should pay for WC train fare
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill on Wednesday joined U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer in calling on FIFA to contribute toward World Cup transit security costs.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Silva to 'say goodbye' to Man City this summer
Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City in the summer, the club have confirmed.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Tiger fighting subpoena for prescription records
Tiger Woods' attorney is fighting prosecutors' attempts to subpoena the 15-time major champion's prescription drug records from a pharmacy, according to records.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: NL teams dominate top 10 with two debuts
Three weeks into the season, two red-hot NL teams are shooting up our list while another powerhouse plummets.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

More than a jersey: Kits are putting soccer's underdogs on the map
Few lower-league clubs could ever take on soccer's giants, but when it comes to attention-grabbing kits, these three are in a league of their own.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

What makes Arizona QB Noah Fifita tick? Loyalty, generosity
Fifita, who runs monthly community events, is one of just five senior QBs nationally who has not transferred.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

A lapsed fan's guide to WrestleMania 42: McAfee in the mix; Lesnar-Femi could steal the weekend
Greg Wyshynski catches you up on all the storylines you might have missed entering WrestleMania 42.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Wetzel: For the good of WNBA, commish needs thicker skin
From Engelbert on down, the WNBA should be about "look at us," not "woe is me," Wetzel writes.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Yates' final rankings for the draft: Sizing up the top 150 prospects
Field Yates stacks his top 150 prospects, including scouting reports on the first 50.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

How every NFL team can ace the draft: Solak plans perfect moves, picks for all 32 rosters
A week before the NFL draft, Ben Solak hits the top priorities for every single team -- and the prospects who can meet those needs.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Alycia Baumgardner's journey to become the face of women's boxing
An early setback and a positive test -- since cleared -- didn't define Baumgardner. Now, she's on the doorstep of leading the sport.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

How 48 hours changed the Lakers' season
The Lakers lost two of their three stars back on April 2. Now they're a home underdog against the Rockets.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Inside the end of the Ja Morant era in Memphis
Morant is now the last man standing on a Grizzlies team that hopes to move on from him this summer.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Mason Miller tops all pitchers? CJ Abrams goes 30-100-30? 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 16, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Astros, Padres struggle to keep rotations healthy
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Stanley Cup contender flaws: Biggest issues for the NHL's top playoff teams
No NHL team is perfect, and postseason opponents will be certain to key in on these areas of weakness.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Playoff watch: What's at stake on the season's final day
There are six games left to finalize playoff seeding and draft lottery order. Here's a rundown of what's on tap.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Inside the making of Mariners' now-famous Ichiro Suzuki statue
You know about the reveal mishap. Here's what went into creating the sculpture that will forever honor a Seattle icon.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

How a 'big argument' and lucky draft moves led to the Chiefs selecting Chris Jones
A look back 10 years later at the selection of Jones, one of the most important picks in franchise history.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Kawhi mum on future, 'not stressing' NBA probe
Kawhi Leonard declined to discuss his future with the Clippers after Wednesday's play-in loss and said he's "not stressing" the NBA's investigation into his deal with Aspiration.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Newcastle to bring Mourinho back to Premier League?
Newcastle United could sack manager Eddie Howe and turn to Jose Mourinho. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Warriors turn back clock to rally, extend season
The Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, erased a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to edge the Clippers and advance in the NBA's play-in tournament.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Vintage Curry takes over as Dubs extend season
The Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, erased a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to edge the Clippers and advance in the NBA's play-in tournament.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Ohtani skips bat, cranks up pitches in 10-K gem
Not in the lineup for his start day Wednesday, Shohei Ohtani channeled all his energy into pitching and delivered a six-inning, 10-strikeout start Wednesday night in an 8-2 win over the Mets.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Ohtani skips bat, pitches 'full throttle' in 10-K gem
Not in the lineup for his start day Wednesday, Shohei Ohtani channeled all his energy into pitching and delivered a six-inning, 10-strikeout start Wednesday night in an 8-2 win over the Mets.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Minus Embiid, Maxey propels Sixers into playoffs
With Joel Embiid watching from the bench, Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points to lead the Sixers past the Magic 109-97 and lock up a first-round playoff date with the rival Boston Celtics.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

As it happened: Top moments as Warriors and 76ers win play-in games
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ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Warriors rally after 14-2 run to stun Clippers, extend playoff hopes
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ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Ulberg says he lost UFC title belt celebrating win
Newly crowned UFC light heavyweight champion Carlos Ulberg told Fox Sports Australia that he misplaced his title belt while celebrating his victory.

ESPN Sports
Apr 16, 2026

Ohtani takes mound but not in lineup vs. Mets
Shohei Ohtani was not in the starting lineup for his start day Wednesday, the first time in five years that he pitched but did not also hit.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Follow live: Warriors, Clippers face off in play-in tournament
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ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

UCL talking points: Slot's bizarre choices, Bayern now favorites?
Arne Slot's decision to start Alexander Isak backfired, badly. ESPN's Julien Laurens, Sam Marsden, Gab Marcotti and Sam Tighe weigh in on that and all the other moments that mattered from the UCL quarterfinal second legs.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

MLB celebrates Robinson's legacy, dons No. 42
Major League Baseball celebrated the 79th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport's color barrier, with every player, coach and umpire wearing his No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Hornets' Ball fined $35K for 'reckless' Bam play
The NBA has fined LaMelo Ball $35,000 "for making unnecessary and reckless contact" with Bam Adebayo during Tuesday's play-in game. The Hornets star also was fined $25,000 for using profane language during a TV interview after that game.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Maxey delivers late as Sixers lock up No. 7 seed
Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, and the Sixers pulled away late to top the Magic 109-97 on Wednesday night to secure the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

'No excuses': How LSU's strength coach became the ultimate example of fortitude
In July, a Jet Ski accident caused the amputation of Katie Guillory's foot. But it only strengthened her drive.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Follow live: Magic, 76ers in tight battle for East's 7-seed playoff spot
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ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

?? Kiper's two-round NFL mock draft
Mel Kiper Jr. predicts 64 picks across the first two rounds of the draft, including two potential trades, a few QB landing spots and plenty of impact additions.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

LIV CEO says season to continue 'at full throttle'
Amid reports that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund might be on the verge of pulling its funding for the league, LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil told staff in an email Wednesday that its season will go on "as planned, uninterrupted and at full throttle."

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Ohtani on mound but not in lineup against Mets
Shohei Ohtani was not in the starting lineup for his start day Wednesday, the first time in five years that he has pitched but not also hit.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Sources: MLBPA fires two top execs with cause
The Major League Baseball Players Association fired two top executives with cause Wednesday following an internal investigation, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

While other giants fire, Arteta's Arsenal continues to flicker in the background
Arsenal's draw enough to carry them to UCL semis, but their season remains in the balance.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

After Real Madrid's UCL comeback falls short, can their project be salvaged?
Big questions lie ahead for Real Madrid following their defeat to Bayern Munich in an instant Champions League classic.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

'Joke': Madrid fume at costly red card in UCL exit
Coach Álvaro Arbeloa said it was "obvious" that Eduardo Camavinga's red card was crucial in Real Madrid's Champions League quarterfinal elimination by Bayern Munich on Wednesday, while midfielder Jude Bellingham called the decision "a joke."

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Messi hit with $7M lawsuit over missed friendly
A Miami-based event promoter has filed a $7 million lawsuit against Lionel Messi and the Argentine Football Association, alleging fraud and breach of contract after the star sat out an exhibition match last October.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Memo: NFL onboarding replacement officials
The NFL has started onboarding potential replacement officials as the expiration of its CBA with the NFL Referees Association approaches.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Islanders' fundraiser for convicted cop causes stir
The Islanders are facing questions about a jumbotron promotion urging hockey fans to donate to a former New York City police sergeant who was recently convicted of manslaughter for hurling a cooler of ice at a man fleeing arrest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Florida's Condon to return for senior season
Florida forward Alex Condon, the No. 30 prospect in ESPN's Top 100, will return for his senior year, he told ESPN on Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Dolphins GM: RB Achane 'not available' for trade
Dolphins running back De'Von Achane is "not available" for a trade, general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said Wednesday, as the team looks to extend its homegrown star.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

FIFA prez: Iran 'for sure' will play at World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran would "for sure" be at the World Cup this summer, despite the ongoing war with the United States.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Investigation underway after fan-Duran incident
The Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he directed his middle finger at during a game had told the Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Sources: NBA investigating Ball trip of Adebayo
The NBA is investigating LaMelo Ball's trip of Bam Adebayo that resulted in the Miami Heat star's lower back injury during Tuesday's play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Sources: Top PG Wright boosts BYU with return
The return of point guard Robert Wright III will give BYU a boost as it prepares to lose two of its top players.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Sources: Wilson staying with Aces on $5M deal
A'ja Wilson, the only four-time MVP in WNBA history, is staying with the Las Vegas Aces on a 3-year, $5 million supermax contract, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

NBA touts near doubling of television viewership
The NBA says 170 million people in the U.S. watched NBA games across the league's four primary broadcast platforms during the regular season, a number that represents an 86% rise over last season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Arch '100%,' says wins came when he loosened up
Texas quarterback Arch Manning said Wednesday he feels "100% right now" following offseason foot surgery. He also reflected on last year, saying, "The first half of the season, I was pissed. I wasn't playing well and it wasn't fun for me."

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern want Brobbey to compete with Kane at striker
Bayern Munich are monitoring Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey ahead of a potential summer move. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Champions League live updates: Bayern host Real Madrid, Arsenal take on Sporting CP
Enjoy all the updates from the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals Wednesday, which see Bayern Munich taken on Real Madrid and Arsenal battle Sporting CP.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Grading all 30 NBA teams' regular seasons
Tim Bontemps grades all 30 teams, from surprise contenders to franchises banking on lottery luck.?

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Predicting the entire postseason -- with a surprise champion
ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA playoff series through the Finals. Who will square off in June?

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Source: Ekitike ruptures Achilles, misses WC
Hugo Ekitike will miss the World Cup and be out for at least nine months after he ruptured his Achilles tendon on Tuesday night, a source told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Tigers lock up rookie McGonigle for 8 years, $150M
The Tigers and rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle agreed to an eight-year contract extension worth $150 million, the team announced Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

?? Transfer buzz: Men's hoops teams reloading
Who's leaving, who's staying, and who's coming? Let's take a look at 2026's last teams standing.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

What MLB players really think of automated ball-strike challenge rule
ABS has been the talk of the MLB season. Here's what those in the game say about the new rule -- and how it changes their jobs.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Crochet? Crow-Armstrong? Which slow starting superstars should cause concern?
Do April showers bring May...fantasy points? Some slow fantasy starts might lead to improved production.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Boston loses again, Willson Contreras leaves early
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

LeBron outside the top 20?! Steph at 50?! How we ranked this postseason's stars
ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranked and tiered the 50 NBA players most likely to make the biggest impacts in the postseason.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Men's transfer buzz: How Final Four teams are reloading
Who's leaving, who's staying, and who's coming? Let's take a look at 2026's last teams standing.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Men's transfer portal: Tracking who's on the move, commitments
Tracking news and updates for players entering -- and exiting -- the transfer portal for the 2026-27 season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Paul Heyman and the making of a wrestling god
The style that Heyman helped pioneer -- violent, confrontational, anti-corporate -- forever changed the course of pro wrestling.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Mascherano exit highlights Miami's delicate, Messi-centric balancing act
Javier Mascherano quitting as Inter Miami manager illustrates how hard it's becoming to keep an aging Lionel Messi happy within a team in transition.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

From New Jersey to Copa del Rey? Matarazzo reaching new heights in Europe
Pellegrino Matarazzo could soon be first U.S.-born coach to win a trophy in one of Europe's top five leagues.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Can Jordan Chiles end her career with an NCAA team title?
Jordan Chiles enters her final NCAA championships as the most recognizable face in gymnastics -- and hopes to lead UCLA to its first title since 2018.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Remembering 'Coach Mac': Jeff Legwold shares his best Dave McGinnis memories
Legwold and the late McGinnis formed a bond over combine breakfasts, large trucks, makeshift wallets and bobbleheads.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

WNBA free agency and trade tracker: Aces' Wilson signs 3-year, $5M deal
WNBA free agency is here. Kelsey Plum is returning to Los Angeles. Kayla McBride is returning to Minnesota.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

WNBA free agency and trade tracker: Las Vegas keeps Wilson, adds Carter
WNBA free agency is here. Kelsey Plum is returning to Los Angeles. Kayla McBride is returning to Minnesota.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Keys to the offseason: Free agency and draft plans for every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Full plate: Lehigh scores 20 runs in first inning
Thirty-two Lehigh players batted during a 20-run first inning that set an NCAA record during a 38-6 blowout win over Coppin State.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Kiper's new two-round NFL mock draft: 64 picks, 64 landing spots for top prospects
Mel Kiper Jr. predicts 64 picks across the first two rounds of the draft, including two potential trades, a few QB landing spots and plenty of impact additions.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Suarez seizes control of a spot in women's top 10
Onetime UFC strawweight title challenger secures her spot in the ESPN P4P rankings with dominant wrestling.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

From New Jersey to Copa del Rey? Matarazzo reaching new heights for U.S. coaches in Europe
If Real Sociedad win the Copa del Rey, Pellegrino Matarazzo will be the first U.S.-born coach to win a trophy in one of Europe's top five leagues. It has been quite a journey.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

NHL playoff watch: What's on the line in Wednesday's games
There isn't much season left to determine seeding and draft lottery order. Here's what you need to know.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Postseason roundtable: NHL player, coach, GM predict the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
Which team is better than we think? Who has the most flop potential? And who wins the Cup?

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

WNBA draft reaction: Breaking down best picks, shocking trade and more
Our staff weighs in on the best picks and biggest takeaways of this year's WNBA draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

From an A ... to a D: Breaking down every team's draft
One team set the curve with an A . Three got A grades, including Dallas for picking Azzi Fudd. But one got a D.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

How to bet the RBC Heritage: Schauffele, Aberg among standouts this week
All of the traits bettors should be looking for at the RBC Heritage, and the best bets to make.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

NBA Rank, playoffs edition: The 50 most impactful players in the 2026 postseason
ESPN analyst Zach Kram ranked and tiered the 50 NBA players most likely to make the biggest impacts in the postseason.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

WrestleMania 42: Key stats for all 13 matches across both nights
With eight championship bouts across two nights, WrestleMania 42 is stacked. Get caught up before this weekend's PLE.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Men's pound-for-pound rankings: Fury misses out, new name joins top 10
Tyson Fury's victory in his boxing return wasn't enough to re-enter the top 10. Here are the latest ESPN pound-for-pound rankings.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

'He wants a Cy Young': With his arm at full strength, Shohei Ohtani is a man on a mission
Dodgers teammates say MLB's most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

The legacy of Jackie Robinson, baseball's greatest agent of change
On Jackie Robinson Day, we remember one the game's most legendary players and his lasting impact.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

NBA season grades: Why play-in darling Charlotte gets one of 7 A's
Tim Bontemps grades all 30 teams, from surprise contenders to franchises banking on lottery luck.?

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Overreactions: Can Arsenal, Spurs stop downward spiral?
Let's overreact to last weekend's Premier League action, from Arsenal's slip in the title race to alarm bells ringing at Tottenham.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

'It's harder than it looks on TV': What MLB players really think of automated ball-strike challenge rule
ABS has been the talk of the MLB season. Here's what those in the game say about the new rule -- and how it changes their jobs.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

The college football fan's guide to this year's NFL draft: Top schools, trends, more
Attention college football fans: The NFL draft is coming. Here's everything you need to know.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Barnwell: Why four teams should trade up in Round 1 -- and six should trade down
Would it make sense for the Eagles, Bears and Chiefs to trade up? Here's our advice for 10 teams.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Kiper's two-round NFL mock draft: Projecting 64 picks -- and two possible trades
Mel Kiper Jr. predicts 64 picks across the first two rounds of the NFL draft, including two potential trades, a few QB landing spots and plenty of impact additions.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Akheem Mesidor's long, long road to the NFL
The Miami defensive end once struggled to make an impact in youth football. Now, he's a potential first-round pick.

ESPN Sports
Apr 15, 2026

Sources: Ekitike ruptures Achilles, misses WC
Hugo Ekitike will miss the World Cup and be out for at least nine months after he ruptured his Achilles tendon on Tuesday night, a source told ESPN.

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