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Feb 17, 2026

Sources: Seahawks unlikely to use tag on Walker
The Seahawks are unlikely to use their franchise tag on running back and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, league sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye shock move for Liverpool's Mac Allister
Manchester United are considering a shock move for Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

Heise 3 lifts ISU hours after sister scores for U.S.
Hours after sister Taylor Heise scored to help the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team beat Sweden 5-0 in Milan, Nate Heise hit a go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's thrilling 70-67 victory over Big 12 leader and second-ranked Houston on Monday night.

ESPN Sports
Feb 17, 2026

Heise 3 lifts No. 6 Iowa State past No. 2 Houston
Nate Heise hit a go-ahead 3-pointer and Tamin Lipsey came up with an offensive rebound in the final seconds to cap No. 6 Iowa State's rally in a 70-67 victory over Big 12 leader and second-ranked Houston on Monday night, as the Cyclones improve to 23-3.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: 'Blade Angels' take the ice, American teens in snowboard final and more
Tuesday at the Winter Olympics is headlined by Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito in the women's figure skating short program.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Own goal ends dream FA Cup run for Macclesfield
Macclesfield were unable to recreate the magic of last month's FA Cup win over Crystal Palace, with a Sam Heathcote own goal sending Brentford through to the fifth round after a spirited contest at Moss Rose.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Macclesfield FC's cup magic ends with an own goal, but with their legacy secure
A second FA Cup shock always seemed unrealistic for tiny Macclesfield, but Monday's home defeat to Brentford does little to shake their legacy in this storied competition.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Judge: Frustrated by slow start to Yanks' winter
Aaron Judge said the start of the Yankees' offseason was "frustrating" but believes the team is in a better spot now.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Shooting at R.I. rink leaves 3 dead, teams fleeing
A shooting inside a Rhode Island hockey rink Monday left at least three people dead, several others injured and the two high school teams playing fleeing the ice as it all unfolded.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Hill, cut by Fins, vows 'the Cheetah will be back'
The Dolphins released Tyreek Hill in a flurry of roster moves that will clear significant salary cap space.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

U.S. women's hockey to face Canada in final
The Americans continued their dominant run through the women's hockey tournament, routing Sweden 5-0 to reach the gold medal game vs. Canada.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

USA's Meyers Taylor, 41, wins 1st Olympic gold
The United States' Elana Meyers Taylor won the women's monobob title Monday to win her first Olympic gold medal at age 41.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Trout plans on returning to center field for Angels
Mike Trout plans on returning to play center field for the Angels this season, saying it wouldn't be as physically demanding as the corner outfield spots.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

French hockey player who fought Wilson banned
France's Pierre Crinon, who fought Canada's Tom Wilson at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, was suspended Monday by the French ice hockey federation.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Browns' Hickman assaulted at New York hotel
Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted in the lobby of a New York City hotel early Monday morning, the team said.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Star WR Hill released as Dolphins clean house
The Dolphins released Tyreek Hill in a flurry of roster moves that will clear significant salary cap space.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: Meyers Taylor wins first gold, Humphries takes home bronze in monobob and more
Team USA women's hockey, women's curling and figure skating are on the schedule Monday in Milan.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

What we learned at NBA All-Star Weekend
NBA All-Star Weekend delivered -- on and off the court. Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Women's AP Top 25 poll reaction: Duke into top 10, Georgia returns, Minnesota debuts
The top five stayed the same, Duke entered the top 10, and Maryland and TCU were the biggest climbers.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Olympic updates: USA rolls over Sweden, will play for the gold medal next
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ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Why did the Dolphins release Tyreek Hill now, and what's next for him?
Miami cut ties with the receiver, but questions remain for the franchise and Tyreek Hill. Here's what we know.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

U.S. women blank Sweden, roll into hockey final
The Americans continued their dominant run through the women's hockey tournament, routing Sweden 5-0 to reach the gold medal game. The U.S. team has outscored its opponents 31-1 in Italy.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Michigan tops AP men's poll for 1st time since '13
Michigan is No. 1 in the Associated Press men's college basketball poll for the first time in 13 years, ending Arizona's nine-week reign at the top.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Source: Browns hire Falcons' Rutenberg as DC
The Browns are hiring Falcons defensive passing game coordinator Mike Rutenberg to be their next defensive coordinator, a league source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

FA Cup: Wrexham to host Chelsea in fifth round
Wrexham will host Chelsea in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Wemby's passion, Silver's tank talk and more storylines from NBA All-Star Weekend
NBA All-Star Weekend delivered -- on and off the court. Let's unpack everything we saw (and heard) in Los Angeles.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

The crushing weight of Olympic pressure -- and how athletes can prepare for it
Even "unbeatable" athletes such as Ilia Malinin feel overwhelmed in the Olympic spotlight. How can they combat it? Experts weigh in.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Men's AP Top 25 poll reaction: Michigan is the new No. 1
After nine straight weeks at the top, the Wildcats fall after back-to-back losses, making way for the Wolverines.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

How we can improve the Champions League: New mini-league? Clubs picking opponents?
Mark Ogden, Gab Marcotti and Bill Connelly offer their best ideas for how to solve the Champions League's woes.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Women's AP Top 25 poll reaction: Duke into top 10, Georgia and Minnesota debut
The top five stayed the same, Duke entered the top 10 and Maryland and TCU were the biggest climbers.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Geno ties VanDerveer for most weeks in Top 25
Geno Auriemma tied Tara VanDerveer for most appearances in the AP Top 25 women's basketball poll when UConn remained No. 1 on Monday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Cohen: Will never be a captain while I own Mets
Steve Cohen said he will never name a captain as long as he owns the Mets, ceasing speculation that the team would one day bestow the title upon Francisco Lindor.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Sources: Hill released as Dolphins clean house
The Dolphins released Tyreek Hill in a flurry of roster moves that will clear significant salary cap space, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

?? Men's NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch
Seton Hall is still fourth in a Big East expected to send three teams to the NCAA tournament.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Source: Dolphins releasing pass rusher Chubb
The Dolphins are releasing pass rusher Bradley Chubb after four seasons with the franchise, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Malinin hints at 'inevitable crash' amid pressure
Ilia Malinin posted a video on social media juxtaposing images of his many triumphs with a black-and-white image of the U.S. figure skater with his head buried in his hands, and a caption hinting at an "inevitable crash" amid the pressure of the Olympics.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Follow live: USA, Sweden battle in semifinal for spot in gold medal match
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ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

College baseball Week 1: Top 25 rankings, play of the week and what to watch
With upsets of top teams and electric plays across the whole sport, how did the top 25 rankings shake out?

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

No more Rivalry Week? Explaining MLS' new schedule format for 2026
The new MLS season for 2026 is about to begin, and with it comes changes to the league's schedule. So what exactly is the plan?

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

The 11 trades we want to see this NFL offseason: Barnwell finds new homes for 15 players
DJ Moore and A.J. Brown to the AFC West? Kyler Murray in a new offense? Rams going all-in again? And a new WR1 for the Bills? Let's build 11 win-win deals.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Reddick's Daytona 500 win a buzzer-beater befitting of his boss: Michael Jordan
The race itself was a near-perfect representation of what the Daytona 500 has become in recent years.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

The top 10 women's college basketball games left in the regular season
Regular-season titles, conference tournament seeds and NCAA tournament hopes are on the line.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Picking out every franchise tag candidate: 14 players who could get it this offseason
Who could get the franchise tag when the window opens Tuesday?

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Barnwell plays NFL offseason trade negotiator: 11 swaps that make sense for both teams
DJ Moore and A.J. Brown to the AFC West? Kyler Murray in a new offense? Rams going all-in again? And a new WR1 for the Bills? Let's build 11 win-win deals.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

College football had an incredible season. Remember how we got here
The sport's manifest destiny opened doors for Indiana and others. Consolidating power and access could eliminate the thrill of that growth.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Way-Too-Early All-America team: Forecasting college football's top players in 2026
From Arch Manning to Jeremiah Smith, these are the best of the best at every position.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Inter-Juve ruined by one of the worst refereeing decisions; Liverpool turn a corner?
The big game of the Serie A weekend was ruined by a big refereeing error; what matters now is making sure it doesn't happen again. PLUS: Liverpool show more signs of recovery, and Vini Jr. steps up for Real Madrid.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Purpose and togetherness: What the soccer world can learn from FA Cup heroes Macclesfield
Macclesfield produced one of soccer's greatest Cinderella stories in beating Crystal Palace in the FA Cup, but the tale behind the triumph is even more remarkable.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Answering key offseason questions for every NFL team: Intel on free agency, QB decisions and draft options
Which teams will make a splash move? Which teams must make adjustments? We answered big offseason questions.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

The ultimate debate: Skubal or Skenes? Buster Olney ranks the top 10 starting pitchers in MLB
We break down the best players at every spot on the diamond entering 2026, starting with a star-studded position featuring two of baseball's biggest stars.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Real Madrid teenager Valdepeñas
Real Madrid's Victor Valdepeñas is among Arsenal's favored options as Mikel Arteta aims to further reinforce his back line in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea, Tottenham eye Bayern's Kim
Chelsea and Tottenham are reportedly looking to sign Kim Min-jae from Bayern Munich. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

Who's really fastest in 2026? F1's new rules are confusing the pecking order -- and the drivers
Formula 1's new era was always going to bring questions, but its first week of serious running has raised more than most. With one more preseason test in Bahrain still to come, ESPN makes sense of a fascinating three days in Sakhir.

ESPN Sports
Feb 16, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: Live updates, results and best moments from Milan Cortina
Team USA women's hockey, women's curling and figure skating will all take place on Monday in Milan.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Johnson, ex-Pro Bowl Washington OL, dies at 54
Tre' Johnson, the former standout Washington offensive lineman who went on to become a Maryland high school history teacher, died Sunday. He was 54.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

U.S. men stay unbeaten; 2-seed for knockouts
Auston Matthews scored twice and set up Zach Werenski's goal with a textbook pass, Connor Hellebuyck stopped 23 of the 24 shots he faced, and the U.S. defeated Germany 5-1 on Sunday night to finish group play at the Olympics unbeaten.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Kansas St. fires Tang after rant, one Big 12 win
Jerome Tang, who led Kansas State to the Elite Eight in his first season but has failed to replicate that success in his three seasons since, was fired for cause by the school.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Brown refutes Beverly Hills' account of shutdown
Celtics star Jaylen Brown said Beverly Hills' explanation for shutting down his brand event Saturday night was "completely false."

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Edwards, Wemby 'set tone' for competitive ASG
Anthony Edwards led Team Stars to a victory in the revamped NBA All-Star Game, earning MVP honors after a refreshingly competitive display by the stars involved.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Reddick's Daytona 500 win a buzzer beater befitting of his boss: Michael Jordan
Thanks to a buzzer-beater move befitting of Michael Jordan, Tyler Reddick won the biggest race in NASCAR.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Team Stars prevails in competitive new ASG format
Anthony Edwards led Team Stars to a victory in the revamped NBA All-Star Game, earning MVP honors after a refreshingly competitive display by the stars involved.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

OU hits 2 slams, scores 34 runs in softball rout
No. 4 Oklahoma hit two grand slams in an inning en route to a 34-0 softball rout of UTEP that came within one run of tying the Sooners' record for runs in a game.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Kansas State firing Tang for cause, sources say
Jerome Tang, who led Kansas State to the Elite Eight in his first year but has failed to replicate that success in his three seasons since, is being fired by the school, sources confirmed to ESPN on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Follow live: World takes on Team Stripes in third round-robin game
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ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Friars' Powell gets 3-game ban for fight vs. SJU
Providence's Duncan Powell was suspended three games for "combative actions" after he was one of six players ejected from Saturday's loss to No. 17 St. John's.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Curry to make return to 3-point contest in 2027
Two-time 3-point contest winner Stephen Curry will make his return to the shootout for next year's All-Star Weekend in Phoenix

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Dad-to-be Morikawa ends drought, wins Pebble
Sunday's win at Pebble Beach was the seventh PGA Tour victory for Collin Morikawa -- but his first since Oct. 22, 2023.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Reddick races to Daytona win in Jordan-owned car
Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 in a car owned by Michael Jordan when Chase Elliott crashed as he and Reddick were battling for the win.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Sources: Raiders hire Seahawks' Janocko as OC
Seahawks QB coach Andrew Janocko has been hired as offensive coordinator for the Raiders, where he'll reunite with coach Klint Kubiak, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Sources: Seahawks to hire 49ers' Fleury as OC
The Seahawks are expected to hire 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury as their offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

U.S. stays unbeaten, is No. 2 seed for knockouts
Auston Matthews scored twice and set up Zach Werenski's goal with a textbook pass, Connor Hellebuyck stopped 23 of the 24 shots he faced and the U.S. defeated Germany 5-1 on Sunday night to finish group play at the Olympics unbeaten.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Grades, lessons learned and big questions from Team USA's 5-1 win over Germany
An American win seemed inevitable, sending the team through to the quarterfinals. Here's what stood out the most.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

LeBron: Still unsure about future past this year
LeBron James said Sunday he's still unsure whether he'll continue playing past this season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Follow live: World takes on Team Stars in Round Robin
All of the live updates and top moments from the NBA All-Star Game in Inglewood, California.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Follow live: USA in complete control against Germany in group stage
The U.S. needs one more win to clinch a spot in the quarterfinals.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

WNBA mock draft: Who follows Azzi Fudd at No. 1?
Awa Fam, Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts and Flau'jae Johnson follow Fudd, the projected top pick in April's draft.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: Mikaela Shiffrin, USA men's hockey wins and more from Milan Cortina
On Sunday at the Winter Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin skied, pairs figure skating started and USA men's hockey beat Germany.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Men's Bubble Watch: Seton Hall keeps NCAA tournament hopes alive for now
The Pirates are still fourth in a Big East expected to send three teams to the NCAA tournament.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Perfect through three games: Canada grades, takeaways, top players
With the blowout win, Canada likely earned top seed for the next round. Here's how it happened, what's next.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

No U.S. appeal over dubious ice dance scoring
U.S. Figure Skating did not appeal the French judge's scoring that played a major role in Team USA's Madison Chock and Evan Bates losing the ice dance gold medal to France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Machado: Dodgers' spending 'great for the game'
Padres star Manny Machado has no problem with the rival Dodgers continuing to spend on players while his own team -- and others -- takes a backseat to free agency.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Carnegie drops 29 as Georgia upsets No. 5 Vandy
Dani Carnegie scored 29 points to lead Georgia to a 76-74 upset win over No. 5 Vanderbilt on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Former UFC champ Velasquez released on parole
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was released on parole from California state prison on Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Wilson drops gloves in rare Olympic hockey fight
Tom Wilson dropped the gloves late in Canada's game against France on Sunday, going after the player who delivered a forearm to the head of teammate Nathan MacKinnon minutes earlier.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Is soccer better without VAR? FA Cup shows nobody really knows
Neither the third or fourth rounds of the FA Cup used VAR, yet they produced opposite reactions on whether soccer needs the technology.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

LaMelo to DeMar: Which L.A. NBA stars would've made an All-Star roster in high school?
From LaMelo Ball to James Harden, these Los Angeles NBA stars' high school résumés would land them on an All-Star roster.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Harper: Taken aback by Phillies' public critique
Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper says "it's kind of wild to me still" that president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski suggested in October that the two-time NL MVP may no longer be an elite player.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Giannis: 'As of today, I'm committed' to Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo reiterated his commitment to the Bucks while also acknowledging his desire to be a winner and pursue a second title to go with the one he won in 2021.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Brown toying with idea of UFC, boxing after NBA
Celtics star Jaylen Brown, who has training in Muay Thai, says he has "toyed" with the idea of competing in combat sports once his NBA career is finished.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Veteran Biggio joins Houston, where dad starred
Cavan Biggio is expected to join the Astros' spring training camp as a non-roster player after signing a minor league deal with the team.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Men's Bubble Watch: Texas rises, Georgia falls after impactful Saturday for SEC
The Longhorns beat Missouri on the road while the Bulldogs let Oklahoma run away with it late.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Why Chelsea's win over Liverpool is a first step into uncharted territory
Longtime Chelsea general manager Paul Green left the club this week. Sunday's 2-0 win over Liverpool was just the first step in a new era.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Lapsed fan guide: Dodgers rule, offseason moves, trades, more
Everything you need to know about the 2026 season for the fan who has been away and is looking to dive back in.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Fantasy draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Curling drama grows as Britain hit with violation
The curling controversy at the Winter Olympics has widened as increased surveillance of matches resulted in the removal of a stone thrown by the British men's team for the same alleged violation that burned the Canadians two days in a row.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Vonn preparing for U.S. return as surgeries loom
Lindsey Vonn was preparing to fly back to the U.S. on Sunday after her terrifying head-over-heels crash in the Olympic downhill.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Wetzel: A coach's lessons on fatherhood ... from 1948
Joe Judge was trying to make a point to help a player get a court injunction. Instead he got a viral moment.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Win projections for all 30 MLB teams -- and how the offseason changed expectations
Fans love a big splash but don't always get one. Here's what some non-moves mean for each team's playoff forecast.

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Kyle Tucker's Dodgers contract: Final blow for labor peace?
Fans, players and owners are angry. What did this offseason mean for baseball's coming labor strife?

ESPN Sports
Feb 15, 2026

Men's Bracketology: Don't sleep on this year's bubble
The Last Four In and First Four Out groupings feature teams with big wins -- and high potential for March.

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