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Feb 13, 2026

ISU defends ice dance scoring amid controversy
The ISU stands by the judging of ice dance at the Winter Olympics, where the scores from the French judge played a role in the French team of Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron beating the American team of Madison Chock and Evan Bates.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

Klaebo ties all-time Winter Olympics gold record
Norway's Johannes Hosflot Klaebo has won an eighth gold medal in cross-country skiing at the Milan Cortina Olympics, tying an all-time Winter Games record.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

Longtime fugitive nabbed trying to attend Games
A Slovak fugitive who had been on the run for 16 years was finally arrested when he turned up in Milan to support his national ice hockey team at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, police said.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

Ukrainian: 'Train has left' as helmet appeal heard
The Court of Arbitration for Sport heard the appeal of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych surrounding his disqualification from the Milan Cortina Games, though the slider knows he won't be competing even if he wins his case.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

Offseason grades for every big move
We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

Why didn't your favorite MLB team get a _____? Most surprising offseason decision for all 30 clubs
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 13, 2026

We answered one big question for every NFL team's offseason: What's next for all 32
Which teams will make a splash move? Which teams must make adjustments? We answered big offseason questions.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

Tiering the 18 non-playoff teams' rebuild timelines
Which teams are closest and which are furthest away? We stacked 18 teams that missed the playoffs.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

Megan Grant's double life: How UCLA's softball star decided to join the basketball program
Why did one of the best softball players in the country add a second sport during her senior year?

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

Fantasy baseball 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 13, 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 13, 2026

Premier League superlatives: The 25 best and worst players at different skills
Who's the Premier League's fastest player? The slowest? Best passer? The worst? And more. Here are 25 superlatives from different skills.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

Weekend preview: Ronaldo's return; Inter-Juve in to decide title?
Cristiano Ronaldo ends his protest of PIF, while the 255th Derby d'Italia has big implications.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

College baseball 2026: Top storylines, POY picks and MCWS predictions
Our college baseball experts break down the upcoming season and what they're most excited about.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

Reranking 2023's college football recruiting classes
With the benefit of hindsight, we can better judge how a class contributed. Here's how 2023 panned out.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 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 13, 2026

NFL draft prospects with a true Round 1 grade: 11 players who are clear first-rounders
We'll see 32 picks in Round 1, but which prospects have actually earned a first-round grade? There are currently 11 in the 2026 class. Here's the updated list.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

Olympics men's hockey daily: Finland upends Sweden, Canada-Switzerland on tap
Plus, Canada and Switzerland square off (3:10 p.m. ET) for early bragging rights atop Group A.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

'He's the truth': Inside Macklin Celebrini's rise to stardom for the Sharks, Team Canada
Scoring the opening Olympic goal for his country was the latest milestone on the phenom's meteoric rise.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

Why Dallas hit the reset button, and what's next
The silver lining in the Luka Doncic trade saw the Mavericks win the draft lottery. Can they make the most of it?

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

The language of basketball: How international NBA players think about the game
For many of today's NBA All-Stars, English is their second language, and that impacts how they think about the game.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

Beyond dunking: Mac McClung's quest for full NBA roster status
Jumping over cars -- and Shaq -- wins fans but doesn't translate into the talents recruiters want to see

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United eye UCL standout Stankovic
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all monitoring Club Brugge midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

MLB 'proactive' in rushing Venezuelan players back
After the U.S. launched a military strike on Venezuela on Jan. 3, MLB teams worked quickly to get their Venezuelan players back to the U.S. ahead of spring training.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

LeBron oldest with triple-double in NBA history
LeBron James broke the record held by Karl Malone in the Lakers' win over the Mavericks on Thursday night.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: Ilia Malinin, U.S. women's hockey back on ice and more
Friday at the Winter Olympics includes Ilia Malinin skating for gold and U.S. women's ice hockey in the quarterfinals.

ESPN Sports
Feb 13, 2026

Chloe Kim falls short of snowboarding history and more
Also on Thursday at the Winter Olympics, Team USA men's hockey made its debut.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Trump pardons include Klecko, Newton, Lewis
President Donald Trump on Thursday pardoned former NFL players Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Topic debuts for Thunder after testicular cancer
Nikola Topic, who missed all of last season because of a knee injury and had not played this season after the cancer diagnosis, made his debut Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Jazz fined $500K, Pacers $100K for sitting players
The NBA on Thursday night fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 due to what the league called "management of their rosters for recent games."

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

MLB finalizes ABS challenge system for '26 season
MLB teams will always have at least one challenge in extra innings as part of the league's new automated ball-strike challenge system for the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Jazz ($500K), Pacers ($100K) penalized by NBA
The NBA on Thursday night fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 due to what the league called "management of their rosters for recent games."

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Kim comes up short in bid to win 3rd straight gold
Chloe Kim fell short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals, finishing second to Choi Gaon of South Korea in the women's halfpipe.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

It was Arsenal's turn to respond in the title race. Instead, flawed display invigorates Man City
Arsenal's draw at Brentford only put more pressure on themselves in the Premier League title race as they failed to respond to Man City's recent form.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Freshman OF ID'd as victim in bus crash in Iowa
Carter Johnson, a 19-year-old member of the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team, was identified Thursday as the victim in a bus crash that injured 32 others a day earlier, police said.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Ole Miss QB Chambliss eligible for '26, judge rules
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has been granted an extra year of eligibility by a state court judge, who issued an injunction that paves the way for Chambliss to be eligible in 2026.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

U.S. men's hockey dominates Latvia in opener
The U.S. opened Olympic play by rolling past Latvia on Thursday night in a showcase of some of the country's best NHL players.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Source: Patriots to move DC Williams to new role
The Patriots are opening their defensive coordinator position by moving Terrell Williams to a high-ranking role on coach Mike Vrabel's staff, a source confirmed.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

As good as advertised: Grades, top players, key questions from Canada's big win over Czechia
It was a dominant start for the tournament's gold-medal favorite. Here's how they rolled -- and what's next.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Opening-game onslaught: Grades, top players, key questions from Team USA's win over Latvia
The 5-1 win puts the U.S. atop the Group C standings. Here's how it went down, and what comes next.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

NASCAR descends on Daytona eager to move on from turbulent offseason, get back to racing
It was a heartbreaking offseason for much of NASCAR, and as the garage descends on Daytona, the stock car world is ready to refocus on racing.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Follow live: Team USA builds commanding lead vs. Latvia
For the first time since 2014, the U.S. has NHL players competing at the Olympics.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Kim falls short in bid to win third straight gold
Chloe Kim fell short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals, finishing second to Choi Gaon of South Korea in the women's halfpipe.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: Chloe Kim falls short of snowboarding history and more
Also on Thursday at the Winter Olympics, Team USA men's hockey makes its debut.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Castellanos released, admits to beer in dugout
The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder Nick Castellanos, making him a free agent who can sign with any club for the league minimum.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

UNC star Wilson out with fractured left hand
North Carolina star Caleb Wilson, a projected top-five pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is out with no timetable for return after he suffered a fractured left hand in his team's 75-66 loss at Miami on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Points league rankings: Cooper Flagg, Cade Cunningham on the rise
Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Cooper Flagg continuing to rise.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

OKC to review Williams' injury after All-Star break
Thunder forward Jalen Williams will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break after again straining his right hamstring, a team spokesperson told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Castellanos, owed $20 million, released by Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have released outfielder Nick Castellanos, making him a free agent who can sign with any club for the league minimum.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Celebrini leads Canada's rout in Olympic hockey
Macklin Celebrini scored Canada's first goal in the return of NHL players to the Olympics and Jordan Binnington stopped all 26 shots he faced in a 5-0 defeat of Czechia.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Dodgers extend 3B Muncy, re-sign Hernandez
The Dodgers and third baseman Max Muncy reached agreement on a one-year contract extension worth $10 million guaranteed and re-signed Enrique Hernandez to a one-year, $4.5 million contract.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Agent: Sochan joining Knicks after Spurs release
Free agent forward Jeremy Sochan, who was released by the Spurs, plans to sign with the Knicks after he clears waivers, his agent told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Rock of ages: Curler oldest U.S. Winter Olympian
Curler Rich Ruohonen, 54, became the United States' oldest Winter Olympian ever when he took part in the Americans' 8-3 loss to Switzerland.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Olympics men's hockey daily: What to watch for, including first game for USA
Eight teams take the ice on Thursday. Here's what you need to know, including schedule, standings, key stats.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: Chloe Kim goes for snowboarding history and more
Also on Thursday at the Winter Olympics, Chloe Kim has the chance to become the first snowboarder to win three straight Olympic gold medals.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Power Rankings: Same top 4, different order -- including No. 1
The latest top 25 features plenty of movement after a week of ranked upsets, including a new No. 1.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Olympian McMorris ready after bad fall, concussion
After suffering a concussion in a training fall, Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris said he's ready to compete in the Olympic slopestyle event.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

NCAA denies Stalions' show-cause penalty appeal
An NCAA committee has denied the appeal from former Michigan football staff member Connor Stalions of the eight-year show-cause penalty he received for his involvement in the team's signal-stealing case.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Dodgers, 3B Muncy agree to one-year extension
The Dodgers and third baseman Max Muncy reached agreement on a one-year contract extension worth $10 million guaranteed, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Verstappen blasts '26 car: 'Formula E on steroids'
Four-time champion Max Verstappen has said Formula 1's new generation of cars are not fun to drive, comparing them to the all-electric series Formula E, but "on steroids."

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Sources: Surgery ends season for Jazz's Jackson
Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will have surgery to remove a growth in his left knee during the All-Star break. He will miss the rest of the season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Gragson caught breaking NASCAR qualifying rule
Noah Gragson was the first driver busted during Daytona 500 qualifying for violating the new NASCAR rule that specifies drivers are banned for sticking their hands out the opening of the window during the qualifying run.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

MLB owners enforce rule to curb pitch stealing
MLB base coaches will have to remain in their respective coaches' boxes until the pitch is thrown after owners voted to enforce the rule.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Three past NFL MVP QBs weigh in on Lamar Jackson's tumultuous season
Three past MVP QBs -- Rich Gannon, Matt Ryan and Kurt Warner -- weighed in on the issues that impacted Jackson's tumultuous season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

One player to watch in spring training for all 30 MLB teams
From prospects with big expectations to All-Stars returning from injury, here's who we're paying attention to.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

American skier Breezy Johnson gets engaged in Italy after competing
The downhill champion didn't medal in the super-G on Thursday -- but she did leave with an engagement ring.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

11 experts predict the 2026 NFL season: Early Super Bowl picks, MVP favorites and more
Who will win next season's Super Bowl? Who is set to be the next MVP? We asked NFL experts to make early calls on how 2026 will play out.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

?? Yates' NFL mock draft: Predicting the 1st round
Which teams might take a quarterback? Could offensive linemen dominate the first round? Field Yates projects the top 32 picks of the 2026 NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Sources: Vitor Pereira reaches deal to join Forest
Ex-Wolves boss Vitor Pereira has agreed to join Nottingham Forest to replace Sean Dyche, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Burning questions: How will the heavyweight division shake out in 2026?
With a stable of established veterans and plenty of rising talent at heavyweight, the landscape could be much different by the end of the year.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: Jessie Diggins gets a fourth medal, Chloe Kim goes for snowboarding history and more
Also on Thursday at the Winter Olympics, Chloe Kim has the chance to become the first snowboarder to win three straight Olympic gold medals.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Premier League's 50 worst transfers of all time: Who is No. 1?
What makes a bad deal? Here are the 50 worst since the Premier League began in 1992.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Salford City hoping their rebrand, FA Cup run can help club's push for global recognition
With Man United legends Gary Neville and David Beckham leading the charge, Salford City are hoping to become 'the best small club in the world' by 2030. An FA Cup tie at Man City this weekend won't hurt either.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

WNBA CBA confidential: 'Hey, think about us'
Athletes Unlimited players underscore the importance of housing and retirement plans but swear they won't sweat a missed paycheck or two.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Kyle Tucker's Dodgers contract might have been the final blow for labor peace
MLB fans are angry -- and players and owners are, too. What did this offseason mean for baseball's coming labor strife?

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

'I would have gone higher': 'Selling Sunset' star pays $575K for SB jersey and ring
Jason Oppenheim paid $470,000 for the game-worn jersey of Washington Hall of Famer John Riggins in Super Bowl XVII.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

What's the fantasy baseball impact of 'new homes' for Rays, Royals?
Todd Zola breaks down what makes MLB stadiums favor pitching versus hitting, as well as the impact of new stadiums/dimensions being used in 2026.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Olympics men's hockey daily: What to watch for, including first games for USA, Canada
Eight teams take the ice on Thursday. Here's what you need to know, including schedule, standings, key stats.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Power Rankings: A big week for the top of the Big 12
Baylor, up five spots, is once again atop the Big 12, with WVU, Texas Tech and TCU not far behind.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Bracketology: Bubble trouble for the ACC?
The ACC and the Big 12 will have a say in the field's final teams. For now, the Last Four In all hail from the ACC.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Power Rankings: Michigan, Arizona, UConn shuffle at the top
The latest top 25 features plenty of movement after a week of ranked upsets, including a new No. 1.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Ratcliffe 'sorry' for language in immigration claims
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has said he is sorry if he has "offended some people" by saying the United Kingdom has been "colonized by immigrants."

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Dyche out as Forest fires 3rd coach this season
Nottingham Forest sacked coach Sean Dyche on Wednesday, following his team's 0-0 draw with Premier League bottom-club Wolves, the team announced.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Finland ski jump coach sent home over alcohol
Finnish ski jumping coach Igor Medved has been sent home from the Winter Olympics over issues related to alcohol use. Finland's Olympic officials called Medved's behavior a violation of team conduct rules.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Ukrainian slider exits Games over helmet protest
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych will not compete after refusing a last-minute plea from the IOC to use a helmet other than the one that honors more than 20 of his country's athletes and coaches killed in the war with Russia.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Reranking the class of 2023: Who matched the hype and who overperformed?
With a few years of experience at college, which top recruits delivered, who didn't and which were pleasant surprises?

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Which teams can turn it around fast? Tiering the 18 non-playoff teams' rebuild timelines
Can the Ravens and Chiefs get back on top? How about the Cowboys? We stacked teams that missed the playoffs.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Why wasn't Lamar Jackson himself in 2025? Past NFL MVPs weigh in
Three past NFL MVP QBs -- Rich Gannon, Matt Ryan and Kurt Warner -- weighed in on the issues that impacted Jackson's tumultuous season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Slam dunks, global games, emerging stars: What to watch on All-Star Weekend
Our experts break down what to watch over the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend and their picks for contests, competitions and more.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

So long, AD -- it's Cooper Flagg's team now: Why Dallas hit the reset button, and what's next
The silver lining in the Luka Doncic trade happened when the Mavericks won the draft lottery. Can they make the most of building around Cooper Flagg?

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NBA draft: Risers, fallers and big questions
Which prospects have entered the draft conversation? Here's the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool monitoring USMNT's Christian Pulisic
Liverpool are keeping tabs on United States star Christian Pulisic, whose contract at AC Milan has less than 18 months remaining. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Men's Bubble Watch: Virginia Tech gets biggest victory yet with Clemson upset
Another ranked upset adds more intrigue to the race for the NCAA tournament.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

KD laughs off ASG competition, jabs at Luka, Jokic
Kevin Durant took a playful jab at Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and the rest of the NBA All-Star World team when asked how hard his own U.S. squad of LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard plans to compete in the midseason showcase.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: Chloe Kim goes for snowboarding history, U.S. men's hockey team takes the ice and more
On Thursday at the Winter Olympics, Chloe Kim has the chance to become the first snowboarder to win three straight Olympic gold medals.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Bus carrying Iowa CC baseball team in fatal crash
A bus carrying the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team crashed and rolled into a ditch Wednesday morning, killing one person and injuring the other 32 on board.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

Busch, 0-for-20 in Daytona 500, captures pole
Kyle Busch, who is winless in 20 Daytona 500 starts and hasn't started in the top five since 2016, earned the pole Wednesday night with a lap at 183.925 mph.

ESPN Sports
Feb 12, 2026

K-State coach rips team: Don't deserve to be here
In a brief but tense postgame news conference, Kansas State coach Jerome Tang questioned his team's pride after a 91-62 loss to Cincinnati, saying, "These dudes do not deserve to wear this uniform."

ESPN Sports
Feb 11, 2026

Bittersweet silver: Chock and Bates' Olympic chapter ends 1.43 points from gold
The American figure skating duo received silver medals, likely marking the end of a storied career.

ESPN Sports
Feb 11, 2026

Mavs' Flagg (foot) out for Laker game, Rising Stars
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has a left midfoot sprain that will sideline him through All-Star Weekend, the team announced Wednesday.

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