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Mar 31, 2026

Early Men's Final Four preview: Arizona-Michigan, UConn-Illinois predictions
Who will cut down the nets in Indianapolis? Here's an early look at the national semifinals.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Payton: Flag football won't draw NFL players yet
After experiencing firsthand the nuances of flag football, Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton said Tuesday that he would be "surprised" if there are any NFL players on the United States team in the near future.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Ref not assigned to Final Four after Hurley bump
Roger Ayers, the official involved in a bizarre interaction with Dan Hurley near the end of UConn's NCAA tournament victory over Duke, is not among the referees assigned to officiate the men's Final Four.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Pickups: Harper, Sexton, Hayes among top players to add
Advancing in the fantasy basketball playoffs means finding available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Week 8 Top 25 and how to watch
Check out our Top 25 poll, plus the player of the week.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Mansoor Delane to the Chiefs? Kenyon Sadiq to the Rams? Perfect team fits for 20 NFL draft prospects
We took 20 NFL draft prospects who could get picked in Rounds 1 and 2 and found ideal scheme matches based on what each player does best.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

First bets for the men's semifinals: Slow start for Michigan and Arizona?
Taking a look at early lines, which bets stand out as potential values ahead of the tournament's round of four?

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

UConn odds-on title favorite, 1-seeds all that remain in women's tournament
Odds for each remaining team to advance and to win the 2026 women's college basketball championship.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Closer stock watch: Don't run from Carlos Estevez just yet
Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Six free agency options for LeBron, according to NBA coaches, execs and scouts
Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

What's next for Duke, Tennessee after Elite Eight: Recruits, transfer portal, more
With NCAA tournament runs over for key programs, here's how next season is taking shape.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

2026 rankings: Profiling the top 35 QBs
Mike Clay delivers bite-sized but detailed breakdowns of his top 35 quarterbacks for 2026.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Heavyweight madness: Which big fella would win a 16-man tournament?
In a 16-fighter, NCAA tournament-style bracket, which MMA heavyweight would come out on top?

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

MMA divisional rankings: Grasso, Pyfer elevate their standing in knockout performances
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

World Cup European playoffs, live updates: Italy looking to make their return
Enjoy all the moments from Tuesday's 2026 World Cup European playoffs.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

?? 2026 Pain Index: Where does Duke's loss rank?
Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Cuban: I regret selling Mavs to Adelson, Dumont
Mark Cuban says he regrets selling the Mavericks to the Adelson and Dumont families, adding that he "made a lot of mistakes in the process."

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Sources: M's, Emerson agree to historic contract
Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson, ESPN's No. 6 prospect for 2026 who has yet to play in the majors, has agreed to an 8-year, $95M extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Rioux, Florida's 7-foot-9 center, enters the portal
Olivia Rioux, the Florida Gators' 7-foot-9 center and the tallest player in NCAA in college basketball history, has entered the transfer portal.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Tiger said he was looking at phone before crash
Tiger Woods told authorities that he was looking down at his phone and changing the radio station before his rollover crash last week in Florida, according to a probable cause affidavit.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Ready to win big -- or be a big-time disappointment? The 5 most polarizing MLB teams
Is your team a threat to win big -- or a disappointment waiting to happen? It depends on who is asked.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Will Casemiro end up playing with Ronaldo or Messi?
Cristiano Ronaldo is trying to tempt Casemiro to join him at Al Nassr, while Real Madrid have Enzo Fernández on their radar. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

18-game regular season? Mixed reaction by NFL owners, coaches
Colts, Chiefs, Browns and Patriots owners among those talking about the feasibility of expanding the schedule.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Process over perfection: How UConn prepared to chase its third title in four years
The pressure of expectation derailed the Huskies' bid for a three-peat. Perspective has them back in contention.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets battle to bolster playoff seeds
Both clubs need the two points on the line in Tuesday's matchup. Plus, full playoff projections and more.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

A wagon... or a freight train? How the Sabres became the newest Stanley Cup contender
Buffalo isn't just ending a playoff drought; it's smashing the gate open. Here's how the Sabres have done it, and how dangerous they'll be this spring.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Do CFB starts matter when evaluating QBs in the draft? Ty Simpson is the latest test case
The Alabama product is regarded as the 2026 NFL draft's QB2 despite having far fewer starts (15) than most first-round signal-callers.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Perfect team fits for 20 NFL draft prospects
We took 20 NFL draft prospects and found ideal scheme matches based on what each player does best.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Next for LeBron? NBA insiders on Lakers, Cavs, free agency options
Lakers? Cavs? Warriors? A wild card? Before LeBron makes his decision this summer, sources around the league weigh in.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Playoff watch: Cross-conference matchups take center stage
Playoff teams in the East and West clash. Plus, updated playoff projections and draft lottery standings.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

The most polarizing MLB teams of 2026: Should you believe in Red Sox, Astros?
Is your team a threat to win big -- or a disappointment waiting to happen? It depends who you ask.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

The six rookies off to the hottest starts of 2026
From Chase DeLauter to JJ Wetherholt, these young players are making an immediate impact for their teams.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Top newcomers for Notre Dame and every Big Ten team; what coaches, GMs are saying
Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Boxing divisional rankings: Moses Itauma crashes into heavyweight top 5
Moses Itauma disposed of Jermaine Franklin Jr. to move up at heavyweight. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

NWSL Power Rankings: What's wrong with Washington Spirit?
The Portland Thorns sit proudly atop ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, while Washington Spirit continues to flounder.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Men's March Madness Pain Index: Where does Duke's loss rank?
Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Ujiri joins ownership group of Toronto Tempo
Former Raptors president Masai Ujiri has joined the ownership group of the city's new WNBA franchise.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Fernandez if Rodri pursuit fails
Enzo Fernández is on Real Madrid's shortlist, plus RB Leipzig could yet tempt Liverpool-linked winger Yan Diomande to stay. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Yanks go 5-for-5 on ABS challenges; Boone irked
The Yankees won all five of their challenges utilizing the automated ball-strike system during Monday night's game against the Mariners.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

SGA on MVP chatter: 'I let my game do the talking'
Calling the discourse around NBA MVP "good chatter," Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nevertheless declined to weigh in himself, saying, "No, I'm good. Thanks for asking, though. ... I let my game do the talking."

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Final Four
No. 1 seeds UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina head to the Final Four for the second consecutive year.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

The Final Four is set! Breaking down Texas' and South Carolina's wins
After Texas' and South Carolina's wins, the Final Four is set! Here's everything you need to know from Monday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

?? Matt Miller's seven-round NFL mock draft
Matt Miller predicted every pick in the 2026 NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to the Broncos' Mr. Irrelevant slot at the end of Round 7.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

'Nature calls': Edwards misses tipoff in return
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards missed the start of Monday night's game in his return from a six-game absence because he had to go to the bathroom.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Lakers' Redick stumps for Doncic to be NBA MVP
Coach JJ Redick says that if Luka Doncic and the Lakers close out the regular season as hot as they've been, Doncic should be named the NBA's MVP.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Texas answers Schaefer's callout with Final 4 return
No. 1 seed Texas continued what has been a drama-free NCAA tournament run with a 77-41 victory over 2-seed Michigan on Monday to reach the Final Four for the second year in a row.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

S. Carolina into sixth straight Final Four over TCU
South Carolina walloped TCU on Monday night to return to the Final Four for the sixth year in a row -- just the second team to do so in NCAA history.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Nats' Wiemer ties mark before on-base streak ends
Seven Washington batters had at least two hits, including Joey Wiemer, who tied a major league record for most consecutive plate appearances to reach base to start a season and the Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 13-2 on Monday night.

ESPN Sports
Mar 31, 2026

Wemby posts 3rd-fastest double-double since '97
Victor Wembanyama had a season-high 41 points and 16 rebounds while collecting the third-fastest double-double since 1997-98 in the Spurs' win Monday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Texas returns to Final Four with rout of Michigan
No. 1 seed Texas continued what has been a drama-free NCAA tournament run with a 77-41 victory over 2-seed Michigan on Monday to reach the Final Four for the second year in a row.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Leafs, on brink of elimination, fire GM Treliving
Toronto fired general manager Brad Treliving on Monday, with the team set to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016-17.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

'Hard Knocks' to feature Seahawks, then Patriots
The defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks will be featured on this summer's "Hard Knocks," with the Patriots taking center stage in summer 2027.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Women's Elite Eight: Live updates and analysis
From pregame analysis to postgame keys, we've got you covered for all of Monday's Elite Eight action.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

What's next for Michigan, Duke and Notre Dame after Elite Eight exits?
After Elite Eight losses, what are the portal priorities for Michigan, Duke and Notre Dame?

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Sabalenka excels, Sinner back on track and more takeaways from Indian Wells and Miami Open
The Sunshine Swing is complete -- who are the big winners? Who surprised? We break it all down.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

GM: Possible Richardson stays with Colts in '26
Colts general manager Chris Ballard on Monday declined to rule out the possibility of quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. remaining with the Colts in 2026.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Bulls waive guard Ivey after anti-gay comments
The Chicago Bulls are waiving guard Jaden Ivey after his recent anti-gay comments amid several rants on religion and other topics.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Haslam: Watson has 'great chance' to be QB1
One year after calling the trade for Deshaun Watson a "big swing-and-miss," Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said the quarterback has a "fresh start" with new coach Todd Monken.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Ravens blame 'slow news cycle' for Crosby fallout
Ravens team president Sashi Brown said Monday that the rescinding of the Maxx Crosby trade won't negatively affect the team's reputation, chalking up the criticism to "a slow news cycle."

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Vikings to exercise fifth-year option on Addison
The Vikings will exercise the fifth-year option on receiver Jordan Addison's contract, interim general manager Rob Brzezinski said Monday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Why new rules have Max Verstappen on the brink of walking away from F1
Max Verstappen predicted F1's new rule set would underwhelm, and 2026 is proving him correct, so much so that he might just quit the sport entirely.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

49ers HC, owner deliver mixed signals on Aiyuk
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan and owner Jed York delivered differing messages on Bradon Aiyuk's future Monday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

U.S. considering tactic shift to get Pulisic on track
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said he's considering some tactical tweaks to help get star attacker Christian Pulisic back to his best in front of the goal.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

A historic rookie class? Is Trout back? 10 things we learned from opening weekend
From early trends to the most -- and least -- surprising performances, what stood out in baseball's return.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 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 30, 2026

Passan: How ball-strike challenge rule is rocking baseball -- and who is using it best (and worst)
Baseball's new ABS system is the talk of the sport. We hand out awards after the first weekend of the rule.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

'We have the same agent': Nikola Jokic jokes after Caitlin Clark's praise
According to Jokic, the explanation behind Clark's high praise for him Sunday night is simple: The two share an agent.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Browns pull proposal to trade picks 5 years out
The Browns have withdrawn their rule proposal to allow NFL teams to trade draft picks five years into the future instead of three, according to NFL Network.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Malzahn, Tedford joining CFP selection committee
Recently retired coach Gus Malzahn, who won a national title in 2010 as Auburn's offensive coordinator, will join former Cal head coach Jeff Tedford on the College Football Playoff selection committee this spring, the CFP announced Monday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Giants' Harbaugh open to possible OBJ reunion
Free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. wants to return to the New York Giants. The Giants are at least open to looking into adding Beckham for a second tour with the team.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Pack's LaFleur mulls low grade in player survey
Matt LaFleur said he's aware of the issues that have prevented the Packers from making a Super Bowl run.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Rams explored trading Adams, decided against it
Rams coach Sean McVay acknowledged that the team explored the possibility of trading wide receiver Davante Adams but ultimately decided it wasn't what was best for the team.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Shanahan: No 'benefit' for Niners in Aussie trip
Kyle Shanahan isn't thrilled that the 49ers will open the 2026 season with a trip to Australia.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Saints: Enough snaps for both Kamara, Etienne
Saints coach Kellen Moore said Monday there would be enough snaps to go around for running backs Alvin Kamara and Travis Etienne.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Cowboys unsure on Pickens' offseason attendance
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer does not have assurances that franchise-tagged receiver George Pickens will be in attendance for the team's offseason program.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

?? What's next for Duke, eliminated men's teams?
With NCAA tournament runs over for key programs, here's how next season is taking shape.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Vikes expect Greenard to stay after trade rumors
Amid trade rumors that swirled earlier this offseason, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that he is planning for linebacker Jonathan Greenard to be on the roster this season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Zona, Michigan co-faves as bettors back UConn
Arizona and Michigan will head into the Final Four deadlocked as the favorites to win the NCAA men's basketball tournament and at nearly a pick 'em for their head-to-head showdown, with Illinois and UConn battling it out as the underdogs.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Keeping Colts in the family: Why Irsay sisters are shunning private equity (for now)
Renovations to Lucas Oil Stadium will be costly. Irsay-Gordon acknowledged diversified funding could help.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Are tight ends making a first-round comeback? Why top NFL draft prospect Kenyon Sadiq could be next in line
Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren set the bar high last year, and Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq has a shot to reach it.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

College baseball Week 7: Top-25 rankings, best moments and what to watch
Breaking down the latest top-25 college baseball rankings plus our favorite moments from the past week.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Why new rules have Verstappen on the brink of walking away from F1
Max Verstappen predicted F1's new rule set would underwhelm, and 2026 is proving him correct, so much so that he might just quit the sport entirely.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

How has USMNT player pool evolved since 2022, and what does it mean for World Cup?
It's been a weird four year World Cup cycle for the USMNT, but heading into 2026, how well is this team set up for success this year and in 2030?

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

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

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

News to know: Wetherholt's weekend warrants your attention
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Miller's new NFL mock draft: Seven full rounds of projections, from first overall to Mr. Irrelevant
Matt Miller predicted every pick in the 2026 NFL draft, from the Raiders' selection at No. 1 to the Broncos' Mr. Irrelevant slot at the end of Round 7.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Passan: The best -- and worst -- automated balls-and-strikes challenges of MLB opening weekend
Baseball's new ABS system is the talk of the sport. We hand out awards after the first weekend of the rule.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Men's tournament first bets for the semifinals: Slow start for Michigan and Arizona?
Taking a look at early lines, which bets stand out as potential values ahead of the tournament's round of four?

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Women's tourney: UConn odds-on title favorite as UCLA survives Duke scare
Odds for each remaining team to advance and to win the 2026 women's college basketball championship.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

MMA heavyweight madness: Which big fella would win a 16-man tournament?
In a 16-fighter, NCAA tournament-style bracket, which MMA heavyweight would come out on top?

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Sources: NC State to hire ex-player Gainey as HC
Justin Gainey, who has spent five seasons as an assistant with Tennessee, is returning to NC State to be the Wolfpack's next head basketball coach, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

?? What's next for Duke, other eliminated teams?
With NCAA tournament runs over for key programs, here's how next season is taking shape.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Tudor's disastrous six-week stint has left Spurs even closer to relegation. What happened?
Igor Tudor will be remembered at Tottenham Hotspur as the firefighter who used gasoline instead of water. That's if he's remembered at all.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Women's Elite Eight: Previewing Monday's matchups
From pregame analysis to postgame keys, we've got you covered for all of Monday's Elite Eight action.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

McDonald's All American girls' game: Saniyah Hall vs. Jerzy Robinson, more to watch
From schedules to rosters, to the elite one-on-one matchups, everything to know about the girls' All-Star game.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Previewing the McDonald's All American boys' game: Stokes vs. Branch, more to watch
From schedules to rosters, to the elite one-on-one matchups, everything to know.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

MLB betting tips for Monday: Can the Nationals keep the Phillies in NL East cellar?
All of the odds, recommended prop bets and trends in baseball for Monday March 30.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: De Zerbi open to Spurs managerial job
Roberto De Zerbi could reportedly be the next Tottenham coach. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

WNBA's CBA: 10 biggest wins from new agreement
The CBA permanently and positively changes the WNBA's landscape. These are the wins, biggest strides and areas of compromise.

ESPN Sports
Mar 30, 2026

2026 World Cup playoffs: Predicting who will claim the final six places
The last six World Cup berths will be decided on Tuesday in six winner-take-all games. Which teams will complete the lineup for this summer's finals?

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