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Apr 14, 2026

Ball's clutch drive saves Hornets in frantic finish
LaMelo Ball made the go-ahead bucket with 4.7 seconds left in overtime, and Miles Bridges sealed it with a block at the buzzer to propel the Hornets and oust the Heat in Tuesday night's play-in game.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

J. Cole ends stint with Chinese pro hoops team
Rap megastar J. Cole said Tuesday that his time playing professional basketball in China has come to an end after one game.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Wilkinson to leave UGA for Arkansas, sources say
Georgia transfer Jeremiah Wilkinson, one of the best scorers in the transfer portal, committed to Arkansas on Tuesday night, sources told ESPN, choosing the Razorbacks over programs including Kentucky, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and LSU.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Follow live: USWNT goes head-to-head vs. Japan in friendly
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ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Follow live: Heat and Hornets in a close game with Bam Adebayo questionable to return
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ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Fuming Raphinha: Barcelona 'robbed' in UCL exit
Sidelined Barcelona star Raphinha hit out at the officiating following his team Champions League elimination, claiming refereeing errors cost them the tie against Atlético Madrid.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Raiders getting calls inquiring about No. 1 pick
Raiders GM John Spytek said teams have called to inquire about the possibility of trading for the No. 1 pick but added, "Those teams know where they stand."

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Sources: Michigan lands Illini QB decommit Lopati
One day after pulling his pledge from Illinois, four-star quarterback Kamden Lopati has committed to Michigan, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

UCLA baseball team to don retro No. 42 tribute uniforms ahead of Jackie Robinson Day
The barrier-breaking MLB legend played four sports at UCLA, and the presently top-ranked Bruins baseball team will honor his legacy Tuesday with throwback threads.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Liverpool have star power, but PSG show it takes more than talent to truly sparkle
Liverpool's Champions League journey ended with a whimper Tuesday at the hands of a clinical Paris Saint-Germain.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Despite Barça's strong effort, Atléti end their Champions League hopes
Barcelona looked to stage a comeback, but Atlético Madrid did enough to prevent the Blaugrana from advancing.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Champions League recap: PSG, Atlético Madrid off to semifinals
Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid have advanced to the semifinals, following a day of UEFA Champions League quarterfinals action.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Barça out of UCL after rally vs. Atlético falls short
Atlético Madrid held on after an early charge by Barcelona to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time in nearly a decade on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Brewers' Yelich out a month with adductor strain
Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich is expected to miss at least a month because of an adductor strain.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Liverpool fear for 'very-bad' looking Ekitike injury
Hugo Ekitike has handed a major injury worry to Liverpool and France after he was forced off in the first half of his club's Champions League quarterfinal loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

No update on Doncic as Lakers prep for Rockets
After putting his team through its first practice in preparation for the playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said Tuesday he doesn't have any more information about when Luka Doncic could return, only saying that the star is "out indefinitely."

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

UCL live: PSG extend lead, Barça still chasing comeback
Enjoy all the updates from today's UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, which include Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona and Liverpool vs. Paris Saint-Germain.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Ex-Michigan coach Moore avoids jail in sentencing
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was sentenced to 18 months' probation Tuesday for misdemeanors related to a confrontation with his executive assistant.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 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 14, 2026

Russini resigns from Athletic following Vrabel pics
NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published photos of her and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort prompted an internal investigation at the New York Times-owned sports outlet.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Adderley joins Colts, ending 3-year retirement
Safety Nasir Adderley signed with the Colts on Tuesday, two months after he announced he was ready to return to the NFL after retiring following the 2022 season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Answering some big questions for the rest of the golf season
What can we expect next from Rory McIlroy? Who disappointed at the Masters? Will Scottie Scheffler add to his major total this year? We answer some big questions following the 2026 Masters.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Eagles GM reiterates Brown stance despite moves
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman on Tuesday kept the same public stance regarding wide receiver A.J. Brown despite the team's recent trade for Dontayvion Wicks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Safety Adderley joins Colts, ending retirement
Safety Nasir Adderley signed with the Colts on Tuesday, two months after he announced he was ready to return to the NFL after retiring following the 2022 season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Mascherano quits as Inter Miami head coach
Javier Mascherano has quit as Inter Miami head coach, just four months after guiding the club to its first MLS Cup title.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Garcia apologizes for outburst on Masters tee box
Sergio Garcia issued an apology on social media Tuesday for his outburst during his final round of play at the Masters on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Ginn returns to Aviators sideline after DWI arrest
Ted Ginn Jr. is back with the Columbus Aviators and will coach the UFL team Friday after missing one game following his weekend arrest on a DWI charge, the league told ESPN on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Iowa 'disappointed' after NCAA vacates four wins
Iowa will have to vacate four victories from the 2023 season for tampering with quarterback Cade McNamara before he'd entered the transfer portal, the NCAA announced Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Top 10 tips to play and win ESPN fantasy women's basketball like the pros
Your guide to research, drafting and roster strategy to play (and win) this season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Draft insight: What to expect from Betts, Fudd and more
Which 2026 WNBA draft picks are ready to contribute this season, and which should you stash for the future?

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Champions League live: Atletico, PSG defend 2-goal leads in quarterfinal 2nd legs
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ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

'Charlotte's been starving': Inside Hornets' metamorphosis into the NBA's buzziest team
The Hornets are two wins away from snapping the NBA's longest current playoff drought. Can Charlotte end the futility by advancing out of the play-in against the Heat?

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

The art of pitching, according to the two best pitchers on the planet
From the rise of velocity to the future of AI, the two best pitchers on the planet share the finer points of the craft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

The Florida Gators are stacked with talent -- and aiming for the title
Last year, Florida was stunned in the NCAA gymnastics semifinals. This year, the Gators have unmatched depth -- and Tim Tebow's words of inspiration.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Closer stock watch: O'Brien thriving in St. Louis
Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Bronny's Nike 'B9' logo trademark filing denied
Nike's trademark filing for Lakers guard Bronny James' "B9" logo has been refused because of a "likelihood of confusion" with an already-registered mark.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

?? CFB Way-Too-Early Top 25: Spring update
With rosters settled and practices underway, we rank the top contenders for the 2026 college football season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

U.S. Soccer sporting director quits for Saudi role
Matt Crocker quit as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday, just two months ahead of the World Cup, to take a new job in Saudi Arabia.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Week 10: Top 25 and how to watch
Check out our Top 25 poll, plus the player of the week.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 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 14, 2026

Barnwell: Why four NFL teams should trade up in Round 1 -- and six should trade down (or into next year)
Would it make sense for the Eagles, Bears and Chiefs to trade up in Round 1? Should the Cowboys and Lions try to move down the board? Here's our advice for 10 teams.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

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

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Predicting the entire NBA 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 14, 2026

Fantasy baseball news: Merrill Kelly ready to return to rotation for Diamondbacks
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Fury is back at heavyweight; where does he land?
Tyson Fury's return reshapes the heavyweight top 10. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Champions League knockout rounds: Bracket, key dates, more
Here's everything you need to know about the Champions League knockout rounds.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

2026 NBA playoffs: Predicting each series, including the Finals
ESPN's Zach Kram decides each NBA series in the playoffs through the Finals. Who will square off in June?

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Postseason preview: Matchups, biggest questions and what to know
Everything you need to know for the Thunder, Pistons, Spurs, Celtics and 16 other teams chasing the NBA title.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

WNBA draft: Grading Fudd to Wings and every team's night
One team set the curve with an A . Three got A grades, including Dallas for picking Fudd. But one got a D.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

AJ Styles and Stephanie McMahon lead 2026 WWE HOF class
Get to know more about Stephanie McMahon, AJ Styles, Demolition, and others before the Hall of Fame event Friday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Reid's final draft rankings: Stacking the top 500 players
Every draftable player, graded by round, plus scouting reports on the top names.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Trade up for a star prospect or trade down for more draft picks? Let's make the call for 10 NFL teams
Would it make sense for the Eagles, Bears and Chiefs to trade up in Round 1? Should the Cowboys and Lions try to move down the board? Here's our advice for 10 teams.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Vitale to 'keep fighting' after melanoma diagnosis
ESPN Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale has announced he has melanoma in his lung and liver cavity and will be starting immunotherapy soon.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Sabres take division after ending playoff drought
After ending their long playoff drought, the Sabres topped it by winning the Atlantic Division on Monday, their first division title since 2009-10.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Updated college football Top 25: Where teams stand in spring, including a new No. 1
With rosters settled and practices underway, we rank the top contenders for the 2026 college football season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

What makes a good pinch hitter in 2026? One manager might have revealed the secret
Looking for the key to production off the bench? Here's the long and short of it.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal on the art of pitching: 'You can do whatever you want with a baseball'
From the rise of velocity to the future of AI, the two best pitchers on the planet share the finer points of the craft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

'The ouch that runs his mouth': Hokit roars into MMA heavyweight rankings
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

How bad analytics built a Tottenham team that is heading for relegation
Tottenham are really bad and looking at the way this team has been constructed, one thing clearly stands out: This team is really bad at passing the ball, and that may explain their present malaise.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

VAR review: Why Man United's Martinez saw red for hair pull
Lisandro Martinez was sent off on Monday for pulling the hair of Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

NBA experts' picks for Hornets-Heat, Blazers-Suns and first-round matchups
Our NBA experts pick which teams make it out of the play-in tournament and who wins first-round matchups.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

The Buzz is back? Inside the Hornets' turn from league punch line to playoff hopeful
The Hornets are two wins away from snapping the NBA's longest current playoff drought. Can Charlotte end the futility by advancing out of the play-in against the Heat?

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

NHL playoff watch: What to watch in each of Tuesday's games
There isn't much season left to determine playoff seeding and draft lottery order. Here's a rundown of what's on tap.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 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 14, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern eye move for Newcastle's Gordon
Bayern Munich are reportedly looking to sign Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: PSG battle Premier League trio for Newcastle youngster
Newcastle United midfielder Lewis Miley has received attention ahead of the summer, with Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

From Culver's, with love: Meet Gennings Dunker, the NFL draft's viral star
He was 'one of five' on Iowa's offensive line. That was before the mullet and personality took over the NFL combine.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Judge, Trout each homer twice, but Yanks prevail
On a night when Los Angeles star Mike Trout hit two home runs against New York, Yankees star Aaron Judge also homered twice in what turned into a heavyweight slugfest, one that the host team won 11-10 at Yankee Stadium in a series opener Monday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Valks GM: Agreed to trade before Johnson picked
Golden State GM Ohemaa Nyanin told ESPN that the Valkyries and Storm agreed to trade draft picks before the selection of Flau'jae Johnson.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

WNBA draft: Grading Azzi Fudd to Wings and every team's night
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 14, 2026

WWE 'Raw': Match results and analysis ahead of WrestleMania 42
Andreas Hale recaps the key moments from the final episode of "Raw" before WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

O's manager Albernaz OK after line drive to face
Craig Albernaz wasn't seriously hurt by the liner from Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson that struck him in the left cheek during Monday's win over the Diamondbacks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 14, 2026

Valks flip ex-LSU star Johnson to Storm in stunner
The Valkyries traded Flau'jae Johnson less than an hour after selecting her with the No. 8 pick, sending the LSU standout to the Seattle Storm for Marta Suarez and a future second-round pick.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

UCLA's 5 1st-round picks, 6 overall set records
National champion UCLA became the first team to have five first-round picks in the WNBA draft -- Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, Kiki Rice, Angela Dugalic and Gianna Kneepkens -- and six overall, with Charlisse Leger-Walker taken in the second round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Quick, 40, 3-time Cup champion, plays last game
In his final game after nearly two decades in the NHL, goaltender Jonathan Quick, 40, who won the Stanley Cup three times in a decorated career, made 14 saves in the New York Rangers' 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Monday night at Amerant Bank Arena.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Red Sox ace Crochet hammered for 11 runs, 9 hits
Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet was battered by the Twins to the tune of 11 runs -- 10 earned -- in 1? innings Monday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

?? 'Drake's seats froze': Raptors lean into buzz
The seats underwent a pregame makeover presumably for the rollout of the Canadian rapper's upcoming album, "Iceman."

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Follow live: Round 1 of the 2026 WNBA draft
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ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Fudd goes No. 1, reunites with Bueckers in Dallas
Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. Minnesota took Olivia Miles of TCU with the No. 2 pick.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Ex-Cardinals coach, Titans assistant McGinnis dies
Former Tennessee assistant Dave McGinnis, who also served as head coach for the Arizona Cardinals in a decorated career on NFL the sidelines, died at 74 on Monday with his family by his side at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, the Titans announced.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Commish: WNBA eyeing first international game
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said before the draft Monday night that the league is looking to play a game outside North America for the first time in 2027.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Five-star guard Mingo decommits from UNC
Five-star guard Dylan Mingo is reopening his recruitment after committing to North Carolina in February, becoming the best available guard in the senior class.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Wilson makes it official, leaving Heels for draft
Star UNC freshman Caleb Wilson is headed to the NBA draft after what he called "the most fun year of my life" playing for the Tar Heels.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Are Manchester United back? Leeds' performance suggests they're not
Leeds United's win over Manchester United at Old Trafford has left Michael Carrick's side wondering how much better can they get to finish off the Premier League season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Man City revive Premier League race, Inter win seven-goal thriller, more
Gab Marcotti recaps a wild weekend.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

WWE 'Raw': Live match results and analysis ahead of WrestleMania 42
Follow along with the key moments from the final episode of 'Raw' before WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

2026 WNBA draft fits, featuring Flau'jae, Azzi Fudd and more
The stars took on WNBA draft night in New York City in their best outfits before hearing their names called.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Carrick slams 'shocking' Martinez red card in loss
Michael Carrick has labeled the decision to send off Lisandro Martinez in Manchester United's shock 1-2 defeat by Leeds United on Monday night as one of the worst he's ever seen.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

ESPN's Vitale announces melanoma diagnosis
ESPN Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale has announced he has melanoma in his lung and liver cavity and will be starting immunotherapy soon.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

WNBA free agency and trade tracker: Clark to Wings, Plum back to Sparks
WNBA free agency is here. Kelsey Plum is returning to Los Angeles. Kayla McBride is returning to Minnesota.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

WNBA free agency and trade tracker: Plum back to Sparks, McBride back to Lynx
WNBA free agency is here. Kelsey Plum is returning to Los Angeles. Kayla McBride is returning to Minnesota.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

WNBA trade grades: Grading Sky's latest move, Rickea Jackson's fit
The Sky keep making moves! How does Rickea Jackson fit into their plans?

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Doncic to return from Spain on Friday; status TBD
Luka Doncic is returning to L.A. on Friday from Spain, where he received multiple injections for his Grade 2 left hamstring strain.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Crawford found guilty of careless driving, fined
Terence Crawford was found guilty of careless driving Monday and ordered to pay a $75 fine stemming from a traffic stop last year during which police ordered the world champion boxer and passengers out of his vehicle at gunpoint.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Sources: '27 QB Lopati decommits from Illinois
Four-star passer Kamden Lopati, ESPN's No. 2 quarterback in the 2027 cycle, has decommitted from Illinois, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern, Barça eye move for Milan's Leão
Two of Europe's powerhouses are competing for the signature of AC Milan's Rafael Leão. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Veteran goaltender Quick, 40, says he's retiring
Jonathan Quick says he is retiring at age 40 after nearly two decades in the NHL, a stretch during which he was one of the best goaltenders of his generation.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Sources: Malone's UNC lands transfer Avdalas
Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas has committed to North Carolina, sources told ESPN, giving new coach Michael Malone his first big addition with the Tar Heels.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Sago third woman picked to ref in NBA playoffs
NBA referee Natalie Sago thought a bad call was about to take place. A bad phone call, that is.

ESPN Sports
Apr 13, 2026

Haliburton details frustrating battle with shingles
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton opened up about his battle with shingles, saying it slowed the recovery of his torn Achilles.

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