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Feb 21, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Casemiro to join Messi or Ronaldo when he leaves Man United?
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is drawing interest from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 21, 2026

Strickland criticizes UFC fighter pay as 'predatory'
Former middleweight champ Sean Strickland blasted the UFC's fighter compensation, characterizing it as unfair and "predatory."

ESPN Sports
Feb 21, 2026

Smith-Njigba: Believe I deserve to be top-paid WR
Jaxon Smith-Njigba said he isn't overly concerned about getting a new deal done with the Super Bowl champion Seahawks. But when he does, the 2025 AP Offensive Player of the Year believes he should be the league's highest-paid wide receiver.

ESPN Sports
Feb 21, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: U.S. women's curling goes for bronze, Eileen Gu competes in halfpipe and more
Saturday at the Olympics is headlined by U.S. women's curling going for bronze and Eileen Gu competing in the freeski halfpipe final.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Lue clear on Clips' mindset: 'We're playing to win'
The LA Clippers might look drastically different than the team that came into the season with lofty aspirations, but Clippers coach Tyronn Lue made it clear Friday that the organization's goals remain the same.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

VCU left with 4 players after late fracas with SLU
A chaotic, benches-clearing altercation in the final seconds of Friday's game between Saint Louis and VCU resulted in the Rams finishing the contest with only four players.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

U.S. cruises to set up 'exciting' Canada showdown
Jack Hughes scored two goals, and the U.S. rolled into the final by routing Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinals Friday night. The U.S. will meet tournament favorite and top-seeded Canada on Sunday for the title.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Mayweather to unretire after Tyson exhibition
Former boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he is unretiring and will resume his undefeated career after his planned exhibition bout against Mike Tyson.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Hunter has surgery, Kings' latest out for season
De'Andre Hunter had surgery Friday to repair a detached retina in his left eye, becoming the third Kings player to undergo season-ending surgery in recent days.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

F1 predicted running order for 2026: Who is on top of the new cars?
With six days of testing in Bahrain now complete, ESPN pores over the data and speaks with paddock sources to predict F1's running order for 2026.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Hoiberg cites pacemaker as reason for fan incident
Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg says there were circumstances surrounding his altercation with a court-storming Iowa fan that people viewing viral social media videos might not fully understand.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

UCLA's Cronin apologizes to player for ejection
UCLA coach Mick Cronin said Friday he apologized to Steven Jamerson II for sending the center to the locker room late in a blowout loss at No. 15 Michigan State after he committed a hard foul.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

U.S. rolls by Slovakia to set up Canada showdown
Jack Hughes scored two goals and the U.S. rolled into the final by routing Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinals Friday night. The U.S. will meet tournament favorite and top-seeded Canada on Sunday for the title.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Sources: Prestianni told UEFA he used anti-gay slur
Gianluca Prestianni has already given evidence in UEFA's investigation into his alleged racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Judge denies Tennessee QB Aguilar's eligibility bid
A judge has denied Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar's request for a preliminary injunction to play another season withe Volunteers, effectively ending his college career.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Mayweather Jr. to unretire after Tyson exhibition
Former boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he is unretiring and will resume his undefeated career after his planned exhibition bout against Mike Tyson.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Red, white, blue and gold? Takeaways from Team USA's dominant win over Slovakia
The 6-2 win sets up a matchup against Canada with the gold medal on the line.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

U.S. dominates Slovakia, faces Canada in gold medal game Sunday
Four teams remain in the mix for medals. Here are all the goals and top moments from the semifinal round.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Live updates: USA pouring it on vs. Slovakia
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ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Sellier goes to hospital after blade hits over eye
Kamila Sellier of Poland was stretchered off after a blade sliced over her left eye during an accident at the women's 1500 meters Friday, but Polish officials said her eye was OK.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Twins ace López set for season-ending TJ surgery
Minnesota right-hander Pablo Lopez will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery, expected once the Twins discovered their ace's torn ulnar collateral ligament.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: U.S. men's hockey beats Slovakia in semis
Friday at the Olympics was headlined by the U.S. men's hockey team advancing to the gold medal round.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

'Bionic for real': Vonn has yet another surgery
Lindsey Vonn announced on social media that she is still hospitalized and had another surgery -- one that took more than six hours to complete -- after her crash that resulted in a badly broken leg.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Chiefs' Reid offers positive update on Kelce talks
Chiefs coach Andy Reid was all smiles while discussing the future of tight end Travis Kelce, who is considering another season in Kansas City or retiring after 13 seasons.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Screws loose, Paul undergoes second jaw surgery
Jake Paul recently underwent a second surgical procedure on a broken jaw he suffered in his Dec. 19 knockout loss to Anthony Joshua.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Kompany: Mourinho made 'huge mistake' over Vini
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said Benfica boss José Mourinho made a "huge mistake" in his postmatch comments following alleged racist abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

MacKinnon sends Canada to gold medal game
Nathan MacKinnon scored the go-ahead goal with 35.2 seconds left after Shea Theodore tied it midway through the third period, and Canada survived another scare at the Olympics, rallying to beat Finland 3-2 and advance to the men's gold medal game.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

The cardiac Canadians? What we learned from another one-goal thriller for Canada
Down 2-0, the team clawed back to tie the game, then score the game winner with 35.2 seconds left.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Buzz: Tyreek Hill's free agency, Rashee Rice's legal woes and more
Eric Karabell on whether the latest NFL buzz is actual news or merely noise for fantasy purposes.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Michigan rode supersized frontcourt to No. 1 ranking -- now it hopes a title is next
Starting lineups featuring three former centers? How Dusty May and the Wolverines cracked a winning code.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

How Wemby and the Spurs turned things around one year after a devastating diagnosis
One year after a blood clot ended his season, Victor Wembanyama has the Spurs bound for the playoffs.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Live updates: Canada pulls even with Finland in men's hockey semifinals
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ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

MLB.TV on ESPN: Subscription cost, game coverage, more facts
ESPN is the home of MLB.TV! Learn how to sign up for a subscription, watch your favorite games and take full advantage of this exciting product now.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

No. 1 Canada, U.S. fall in women's curling semis
Canada's top-ranked women were upset by Sweden in the Olympic curling semifinals, while the United States also suffered a 7-4 loss to Switzerland.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Source: Cignetti's deal now averaging $13.2M
After leading Indiana to the national title, coach Curt Cignetti has finalized a contract with the school that will pay him an average of $13.2 million through the 2033 season, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Risers and fallers: Tristan Vukcevic, Jarace Walker making the most of playing time
Should fantasy basketball managers keep or trade players like Tristan Vukcevic, Pascal Siakam and others?

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Men's Bracketology: Houston unseats UConn as final No. 1 seed
The Cougars crack the top line after the Huskies' loss. Plus, how Miami (Ohio)'s fate could take shape.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Power Rankings: How the Terps returned to the top 16
After riding a four-game losing streak into February, the Terps have turned it around, winning four in a row.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Live updates: Canada faces Finland in men's hockey semifinals
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ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

? MLB draft rankings: Who's No. 1 on our list?
We rank the top draft candidates now that a new college baseball season is underway.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Canada's Crosby out for Olympic semi vs. Finland
Canada team captain Sidney Crosby has been ruled out for Friday's Olympic men's ice hockey semifinal matchup vs. Finland after suffering a lower-body injury in the quarterfinal round.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Norway sets Winter Games record with 17th gold
Biathlete Johannes Dale-Skjevdal skied his way to Norway's 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics -- breaking the record for the most golds won by a nation at a single Winter Games.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Nine tips to help you win your league
Nine tips to use during the fantasy baseball season, from trade strategies to how to value rookies and closers

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia: Picks, predictions, more
Two fighters and two trainers share their analysis and predictions for the Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia title fight.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

MLS team-by-team preview: Why is 2026 your team's year?
With the 2026 MLS season kicking off Saturday, ESPN breaks down where the league's 30 clubs stand and how they've prepped for a run at MLS Cup.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

The deepest -- and thinnest -- positions of the NFL offseason: Solak ranks all 11 spots
NFL teams looking for edge rusher help are in good shape, as the free agent and draft classes have options. But what about the other 10 positions?

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Bracketology: Houston unseats UConn as final No. 1 seed
The Cougars crack the top line after the Huskies' loss. Plus, how Miami (Ohio)'s fate could take shape.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Michigan rode a supersized frontcourt to No. 1 -- now it hopes a title is next
Starting lineups featuring three former centers? How Dusty May and the Wolverines cracked a winning code.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Bracketology: Can red-hot Duke get to a No. 2 seed?
The Blue Devils have won 17 consecutive games. They're undefeated in ACC play. But they remain a 3-seed.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

NBA MVP straw poll 2.0: SGA, Jokic lead our update -- but chaos looms
With so many MVP contenders in danger of missing the 65-game threshold, this race could take a sharp turn.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Ranking the deepest, thinnest positions of the NFL offseason: It's a good year to need ...
NFL teams looking for edge rusher help are in good shape, as the free agent and draft classes have options. But what about the other 10 positions?

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Arsenal the favorite vs. Chelsea? Can Madrid scare Barça?
Emily Keogh, Alex Kirkland and Yash Thakur answer our burning questions after the second legs of the UEFA Women's Champions League play-off round.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Pitching hypothetical trade offers for Maxx Crosby
Could the edge rusher get traded? We suggest offers from the Bears, Bucs, Chargers and Cowboys.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

How did a West Texas oilman make Team USA's Olympic bobsled team?
Boone Niederhofer, a former Texas A&M receiver, followed an unusual path to the Games.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

How Eileen Gu competing for China is all American
Eileen Gu has deftly handled questions from both sides of the Pacific about her decision.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Top 50 USMNT players of 2026, ranked by club form: Which Americans made the top 10?
Who are the 50 best American players of 2026 so far? The top 10 sees a shake-up as the USMNT Player Performance Index returns.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Olympics men's hockey daily: Canada-Finland, U.S.-Slovakia on tap
It's down to four teams left. Find the schedule, scoring and goaltending leaders and medal round bracket here.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Sources: Rams keep Scheelhaase, promote to OC
The Rams are promoting passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator and making quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone their co-offensive coordinator/QB coach, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Who's the best second baseman in MLB? Buster Olney ranks the top 10
Does Marte's offense put him on top? Or does Hoerner's elite defense make him No. 1? Here's how our list shakes out.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Ranking the top 10 first basemen in MLB: Is Vlad Jr. or Kurtz No. 1?
Our top-10 rankings continue with a look at baseball's best first basemen, including the A's budding star.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

2026 MLB draft rankings 1.0: Which college star is No. 1 on our list?
We rank the top draft candidates now that a new college baseball season is underway.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

'I don't believe we're ahead of schedule': Inside the Spurs' 365-day turnaround
One year after a blood clot ended his season, Victor Wembanyama has the Spurs bound for the playoffs.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

How Claressa Shields turned notoriety into main event fame
Boxer Claressa Shields, undefeated in the ring and undaunted online, has finally found the fame she always wanted. But at what price?

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Why are managers watching games from the stands? Rugby holds the answer
Europe's biggest international rugby competition is underway, and for the likes of Luis Enrique and Mikel Arteta, the sport has been a source of inspiration.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

NCAA men's hockey bubble watch: Who should make the field -- and who will sweat it out
With selection day right around the corner, we look at the top contenders for the 16-team bracket.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

College football's 100 best quarterbacks of the 2000s
Make way for Fernando Mendoza and others on Bill Connelly's updated list of the greatest quarterbacks of the century.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Celtics' Brown weighs lawsuit vs. Beverly Hills
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is considering legal action against the city of Beverly Hills, he told ESPN's Andscape, after police shut down a private event he was hosting during NBA All-Star Weekend.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: PSG inform Man City of Haaland interest
Paris Saint-Germain have asked Manchester City to let them know if Erling Haaland ever becomes available. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

'Special': Cunningham makes MVP case vs. Knicks
The Pistons' Cade Cunningham made his case to be the NBA's Most Valuable Player, erupting for 42 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds in a decisive 126-111 win over the Knicks.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Porzingis rusty but provides spark in Dubs debut
Kristaps Porzingis, making his Warriors debut in his first game since Jan. 7, opened slow but made an impact in his 17 minutes, scoring 12 points in a 121-110 loss to the Celtics.

ESPN Sports
Feb 20, 2026

Have F1's regulations for 2026 made the sport too complicated?
F1's star drivers have spent much of preseason criticizing the sport's new-for-2026 cars. They might have a point, but there are no simple solutions.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Hornets' Ball 'blessed' he wasn't hurt in car crash
Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball said Thursday he feels "blessed" one day after being involved in a two-car crash in Charlotte.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

How Alysa Liu became the unlikeliest Olympic figure skating champion
Alysa Liu won Olympic gold on Thursday -- an unexpected fairy-tale ending to an up-and-down week for the U.S. figure skating team.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

The future is bright for Olympic gold medal winning U.S. women's hockey
The 2026 U.S. Olympic women's hockey team cements its place in history.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: U.S. men's hockey faces Slovakia in semis and more
Friday at the Olympics is headlined by the U.S. men's hockey team facing Slovakia in the semifinals.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Roundup: Liu claims skating gold after USA women's hockey glory
Thursday was headlined by the U.S. facing Canada and a number of figure skaters with medal hopes.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

?? Latest men's college hoops Power Rankings
This weekend's super Saturday slate now includes a matchup between our Nos. 1 and 2 teams.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

C's Brown not appeased by Beverly Hills' apology
The city of Beverly Hills apologized to Celtics star Jaylen Brown on Thursday over inaccuracies in a previous statement, but Brown continued to take issue with the police shutting down his All-Star Weekend brand event.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Sources: Brewers reward Murphy with new deal
The Brewers have given a new contract to two-time NL Manager of the Year Pat Murphy that makes him one of the highest-paid managers in MLB, sources told ESPN

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Have F1's new-for-2026 regulations made the sport too complicated?
F1's star drivers have spent much of preseason criticizing the sport's new-for-2026 cars. They might have a point, but there are no simple solutions.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Canada, Britain to meet for gold in men's curling
Canada beat Norway 5-4 in Thursday night's men's curling semifinals after losing to the Norwegians earlier in the day. The Canadians' opponent in Saturday's gold medal game will be Britain, which stunned Switzerland 8-5.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

OKC still sans SGA, Williams in return from break
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder will open the post-break portion of the schedule without injured stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Liu captures elusive figure skating gold for U.S.
Alysa Liu won the first women's figure skating gold medal for the United States in 24 years at Winter Olympics in Milan on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Sources: NBA plans to enact anti-tanking rules
Commissioner Adam Silver informed the league's 30 general managers Thursday that the NBA plans to make anti-tanking rule changes for next season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Amazin'! Mets to hold Bobby V disguise giveaway
Among several promotions the New York Mets announced Thursday is a Bobby Valentine Disguise Night on May 29.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: Liu claims skating gold after USA women's hockey glory
Thursday was headlined by the U.S. facing Canada and a number of figure skaters with medal hopes.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Hataoka, Wannasaen share LPGA Thailand lead
Nasa Hataoka shot a 7-under 65 and was tied for the lead with Chanettee Wannasaen after the opening round at the LPGA Thailand.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Why the U.S. women won 2026 Olympic gold over Canada -- and an updated state of the rivalry
The thrilling 2-1 overtime victory capped off an incredible tournament for the team. What's next?

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Minnesota U12 hockey playoff spans three days, 12 OTs
The Cottage Grove Wolfpack emerged victorious Wednesday in a Minnesota U12 girls hockey postseason game that started Monday and ended Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Top moments: United States wins gold medal game over Canada in overtime
Team USA gets its third Olympic gold in women's ice hockey. Here are the goals and top moments.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

How Premier League clubs look to U.S. to fund big-money signings
With tighter financial regulations and rules on sponsors, clubs need new ways to raise cash.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: USA's women's hockey glory; skaters go for gold
Thursday was headlined by the U.S. facing Canada and a number of figure skater with medal hopes.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Golden goal: Keller, U.S. women top Canada in OT
Megan Keller scored the golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime as the United States women's hockey team won Olympic gold after beating archrival Canada 2-1.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

2 UGA players charged with speeding at max limits
Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested on misdemeanor charges of speeding at maximum limits and other traffic-related charges.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Sources: MRI on Curry's knee comes back clean
Warriors star Stephen Curry had another MRI on his bothersome right knee in the past 24 hours that came back clean, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, but persistent pain and swelling have not allowed him to return to the court.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Canada holds 1-0 lead in the third: Live updates from USA-Canada women's hockey gold medal game
The two juggernauts battle it out for the ultimate glory. Follow along live for goals and top moments.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Suns owner bashes tanking as 'done by losers'
Suns owner Mat Ishbia sounded off on the issue of tanking in the NBA, calling it a "losing behavior done by losers" and "much worse than any prop bet scandal."

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Eagles All-Pro RT Johnson to return for '26 season
Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson confirmed to ESPN on Thursday that he will be returning for a 14th season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Hornets' Ball OK to play day after car accident
Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball is not listed on the team's injury report and is expected to play Thursday night against the Rockets, one day after being involved in a two-car crash.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Stolz's bid for four golds ends with 1500m silver
American speedskater Jordan Stolz's bid for a third gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics came up short with a loss to China's Ning Zhongyan in the 1,500 meters.

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