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ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

IU still has 'chip on our shoulder' after CFP crown
After winning the national title, coach Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers still have something to prove. "People are always going to doubt us," defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker said.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Michigan lands coveted Vols transfer Estrella
Tennessee's J.P. Estrella, a 6-foot-11 redshirt sophomore transfer, told ESPN he committed to Michigan, giving the Wolverines their first portal player since winning the national title Monday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Sixers' Embiid undergoes surgery for appendicitis
Philadelphia star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and is undergoing surgery Thursday in Houston. It's unclear when he'll be able to return.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Sources: DOJ opens probe of NFL over TV deals
The Justice Department has begun an investigation into whether the NFL has violated anticompetitive practices with their television contracts that require consumers to pay subscription costs to watch some games, sources confirmed to ABC News.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Springs, A's bullpen toss 1-hitter in win vs. Yanks
Jeffrey Springs took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter to lead the Athletics to 1-0 win over the Yankees Thursday in the Bronx.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Sens' Chabot to play 17 days after breaking arm
Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will play in Thursday's game against the Panthers, returning to the lineup 2½ weeks after suffering a broken arm.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Minnesota Viking: Wild ink D with fitting name
The Wild signed a defenseman named Viking Gustafsson Nyberg, a former UConn standout who signed a two-year, entry-level contract that begins with the current season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Big Ten pockets $69.4M in NCAA tourney revenue
The Big Ten amassed $69.4 million from NCAA distributions that will be paid for appearances and performances in the 2026 men's and women's basketball tournaments.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Max Verstappen's inner circle is unravelling -- and so are Red Bull's hopes of keeping him
The departure of Max Verstappen's longtime race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will add fuel to the inferno that is building over the four-time world champion's immediate F1 future, writes ESPN's Nate Saunders.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Why the UFL plans to expand in 2028 and believes Oklahoma City is a great fit
UFL co-owner Mike Repole promised expansion; the other city to join with OKC for 2028 is still to be determined.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Baldwin best catcher? Alcantara is back? Cam Smith a top-50 bat? Don't be surprised
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Grading MLB's City Connect uniforms: Eight new designs ...
From the latest looks to the designs of years past, we break down all of MLB's City Connect uniforms.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Sights and sounds from the first round of the Masters
The first golf major of the year is underway as the 90th edition of the Masters Tournament tees off.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Study: MLB average salary hits record $5.34M
Major League Baseball's average salary rose 3.4% on Opening Day to a record $5.34 million, according to a study by The Associated Press, and the New York Mets topped spending at the season's start for the fourth straight year.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Nicklaus, Watson, Player favor golf ball rollback
The Masters' honorary starters -- Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson -- said they feel strongly that professional golf should roll back ball distances for the good of the game.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Player: 'Heart goes out' to Tiger, but stop driving
Former Masters champion Gary Player said he sympathizes with Tiger Woods' ongoing pain from multiple injuries but says the 15-time major champion needs to hire a driver and stop operating vehicles while medicated.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Back to the future: Repicking the 2016 NHL draft
With the benefit of hindsight, we make new selections for each spot in the first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: Brewers, Pirates rise as Red Sox fall in Week 2
Teams with championship hopes are falling down our list while a number of surprising starts have boosted the status of other unexpected contenders in Week 2.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

'When you look good, you play good': Inside MLB's 2026 City Connect uniforms -- and what's next
For the first time, baseball released a full season of City Connects on the same day. Here's how they came to be and what the players think.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Masters tiers: Ranking all 91 players in the field
We break down the Masters field from the favorites to the players just looking to make the cut.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

UFC 327 expert picks: How can Procházka reclaim the light heavyweight title?
Can Carlos Ulberg upset Jirí Procházka? Three MMA experts pick Saturday's UFC light heavyweight title fight.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Roman Reigns' Top 10 WrestleMania main events: Which match finished No. 1?
Before Reigns challenges CM Punk at WrestleMania 42, we look back at his prior main event matches.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

NC State men recount trainer's alleged sexual abuse
Lawsuit plaintiffs said they sought help but got unwanted genital touching or other misconduct.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

MLB Power Rankings: NL Central teams rise as AL powerhouse flails
Teams with championship hopes are falling down our list while a number of surprising starts have boosted the status of other unexpected contenders in Week 2.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Our draft experts picked 10-man rosters from the 2026 class: Who has the best superteam?
Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Jordan Reid and Field Yates drafted rosters of 2026 prospects. See their selections.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

The latest NFL draft intel for all 32 teams: What we're hearing on how the picks could play out
Our NFL reporters answer questions for every team two weeks out from the draft, and our analysts weigh in with some new intel on picks and moves.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Meet the newest source for steals in Chicago
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Maguire's remarkable Man United turnaround: 'It's made me stronger'
Fresh from signing a new deal at Manchester United, Harry Maguire opens up on some of the tougher times of his career at Old Trafford.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

What the Raiders can learn from last time they paired a first-time head coach with a No. 1 overall pick QB
The Raiders last paired a new coach with a rookie QB in 2007. Will it be different with Klint Kubiak and Fernando Mendoza?

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

NBA playoff watch: Celtics can clinch 2-seed
Boston visiting New York is Thursday's top game. Plus, updated playoff projections and draft lottery standings.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

'50 wins in a gap year': How Jaylen Brown turbocharged the Celtics back to title contention
Between memorizing the astrological signs of his teammates and undergoing extreme underwater training, Brown didn't need to be a hero in Boston. He simply needed to lead. "I'm not going to make myself small ever again."

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

2026 NBA draft top 100: Where top prospects land on the big board after March
Here is the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class after an exciting college season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

NBA teams all want to play faster -- but it might be making them worse
Exploring how pace has become a counterintuitive phenomenon impacting the league's teams.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

'Don't move on, move forward': How hockey helped Michael Hage overcome tragedy
Fueled by the memory of his father, the Michigan star returns to Las Vegas for the Frozen Four.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Hage, Verhoeff, Pohlkamp, more: Top NHL prospects playing in the Frozen Four
Scouting eyes from across the league will be fixed on the action in Las Vegas this weekend. Here are the top players to watch.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Clinching scenarios on 14-game Thursday
The playoff picture is coming into focus day by day. Here's the latest snapshot, plus projections for every team.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Re-picking the 2016 NHL draft: Who goes in the top 3?
With the benefit of hindsight, we make new selections for each spot in the first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Drones, hype videos and data: The number crunchers behind the USMNT's World Cup prep
Players decide games and coaches help to guide them, but U.S. Soccer has a team of number crunchers sifting through reams of data to give them an edge.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Coaches, GMs weigh in on SEC's top newcomers
Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Real Madrid work on mega midfield swap deal
Real Madrid and Liverpool are working on deals for Eduardo Camavinga and Alexis Mac Allister to swap clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Real Madrid work on midfield swap megadeal
Real Madrid and Liverpool are working on deals for Eduardo Camavinga and Alexis Mac Allister to swap clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye move for Hertha's Eichhorn
Manchester City are looking to sign Hertha Berlin's teenage defensive midfielder Kennet Eichhorn. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Bryson bringing 3D-printed 5-iron to Masters
Bryson DeChambeau confirmed to ESPN that he'll play the Masters with a 5-iron that he fabricated himself with a 3D printer.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

OKC locks up No. 1 seed, homecourt throughout
The Thunder clinched the NBA's best regular-season record with a 128-110 win over the Clippers on Wednesday night, securing homecourt advantage throughout the postseason in their title defense.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

OKC locks up No. 1 seed, joins elite company
The Thunder clinched the NBA's best regular-season record with a win over the Clippers on Wednesday night, joining some exclusive historical company.

ESPN Sports
Apr 09, 2026

Full of thanks, UCLA celebrates title at Pauley
Lauren Betts and her UCLA teammates celebrated the Bruins' first NCAA women's basketball championship with their fans at Pauley Pavilion on Wednesday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Stick or sack? Slot's Liverpool future dominates UCL talking points
Was Wednesday's 2-0 loss Liverpool's worst performance under Arne Slot? ESPN's Mark Ogden, Julien Laurens, Gab Marcotti and Sam Tighe weigh in on that and all the other moments that mattered from the UCL quarterfinal first legs.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Reports: NCAA to discuss 5-year eligibility model
An NCAA panel is scheduled to discuss changes to eligibility rules that would give athletes five years to complete their eligibility, sources said Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Prized recruit Hiller, No. 2 OT in '27, picks Florida
Maxwell Hiller, the No. 2 offensive tackle and No. 7 overall recruit in the SC Next Junior 300, gav Florida and new head coach Jon Sumrall his verbal pledge on Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Women's transfer rankings for 2026-27 season
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ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

PSG's wastefulness leaves door open, but this isn't Klopp's Liverpool any more
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ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

VAR review: Cubarsi's sending off changed Barça-Atléti. Was it deserved?
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ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Sources: Kings' late foul was error, not tanking
The NBA is looking into what team sources say was a strategy mistake by Kings coach Doug Christie -- and not tanking tactics -- during Tuesday's loss to the Warriors.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Rai 'wins,' young Fleetwood steals show at Par 3
Eight-year-old Frankie Fleetwood stole the show at Wednesday's family-friendly Masters Par 3 Contest, which saw Aaron Rai win and four holes-in-one.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Prosecutors seek Tiger's prescription drug records
Prosecutors want the times Tiger Woods' prescriptions were filled, the number of pills, the dosage amounts and any instructions that accompanied the pills, such as warnings about driving while taking them.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Cousins: I shouldn't play if not Raiders' best QB
Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins is aware that Las Vegas is expected to draft Fernando Mendoza and says he only wants to play if it's determined he's the best option.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Falcons pivot after RT McGary retires, add Taylor
Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary is retiring, agent Collin Roberts announced Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Flick furious over bizarre 'clear red' in Barça loss
Hansi Flick raged that Barcelona should have been given a penalty and Marc Pubill sent off after his team crashed to a 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou in the Champions League on Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

NBA Futures: Lakers' championship odds now 300-1
The Lakers' championship odds are even longer after the injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Champions League recap: Atleti go past 10-man Barça, PSG defeat Liverpool
Both Atlético Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain get 2-0 first leg wins on a day of quarterfinals action in the UEFA Champions League.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Scottie Scheffler brings different vibes to Augusta than other star golfers
Scheffler might not generate the same buzz as players like Tiger and Phil, but he's a different kind of superstar, and maybe that's a good thing.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

CB Moore: Irish on 'revenge tour' after CFP snub
Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore says the Fighting Irish are on a "revenge tour" after being excluded from the College Football Playoff last season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Dodgers speedster Davey Lopes dies at age 80
Davey Lopes, a speedy four-time All-Star who won the World Series with the Dodgers in 1981, died Wednesday at the age of 80 after a battle with Parkinson's disease.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Falcons starting RT McGary retiring at age 31
Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary is retiring, agent Collin Roberts announced Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Lopez, Soler given 7-game suspensions for brawl
Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez and Angels outfielder Jorge Soler have each been suspended seven games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl during Tuesday night's game at Angel Stadium.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego leads the way, Washington back on track
San Diego Wave are the new leaders of the ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, while the Washington Spirit are soaring up.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Bryson: Using 3D printer-made iron at Masters
Bryson DeChambeau confirmed to ESPN that he'll play the Masters with a 5-iron that he fabricated himself with a 3D printer.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Augusta chair supports reducing driving distance
Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley said Wednesday that the club supports governing bodies' efforts to reduce elite driving distance, which he says are needed to protect golf's integrity.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Source: Texans pick up Stroud, Anderson options
The Texans have exercised the 2027 fifth-year options for quarterback C.J. Stroud and All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr., a source told ESPN's Field Yates.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Sources: Cunningham expected to play vs. Bucks
Cade Cunningham is expected to make his return Wednesday night for the Pistons against the Bucks following a collapsed left lung, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Champions League live updates: Barcelona-Atleti, PSG-Liverpool
Enjoy all the updates from Wednesday's UEFA Champions League matches, which include Barcelona-Atlético Madrid and PSG-Liverpool.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

'I'm going to be completely numb': How first-time players are preparing for the Masters
You can try to learn every shot, try to hit every putt, but come Thursday it will be a totally new experience.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Dickie V's Dazzling Dozen: Players, performances, coaches that defined the season
Dick Vitale hands out superlatives for a season that had everything, from Diaper Dandies to Prime-Time Performers.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Way-Too-Early Top 25: Ranking the best teams for next season, now
We're ready to rank next season's best teams -- with a few new rules.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Scheffler slides as Masters fave; public on Bryson
Scottie Scheffler will head into the Masters as the favorite once again, but without his usual domination over the betting markets. Bryson DeChambeau has been the overwhelming public pick

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Falcons' Pearce, facing 3 felonies, not at workouts
Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. is not at the team's offseason workout program amid his legal problems, coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

?? Ranking top men's hoops players in the portal
More than 1,000 players have entered the portal less than 24 hours after it opened. Here's the top talent.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Keep on walking: Jays' affiliate plates 8 sans hit
Toronto's Double-A team in the Eastern League scored eight runs in the second inning before getting its first hit of the game.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

WNBA mock draft: UConn's Fudd drops to No. 3 pick
Lauren Betts and three teammates on UCLA's NCAA championship team are projected first-round picks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Connelly's favorite transfer classes: Teams that pushed the envelope in the portal
Looking beyond the numbers, here are the teams that took the boldest steps in their portal approaches.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Prospect watch: Konnor Griffin's here, who's next?
All the prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season moves through its first month.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Rankings: Profiling more than 60 wide receivers
Mike Clay provides breakdowns of the top receivers for the 2026 fantasy season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

'He's reinvigorated': A rare long offseason has given Andy Reid time to make changes
The NFL's oldest and longest-tenured coach faces a task he hasn't seen in a long time -- a bounce-back season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Projecting NFL draft quarterback landing spots, from No. 1 to No. 215: New homes for nine passers
Ben Solak projects landing spots for the nine QBs he considers draftable in the 2026 class (and one trade) and sizes up each team fit.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Inside the 'strange phenomenon' the NBA is struggling to contain
With tanking strategies growing in both audaciousness and frequency of use, can the league get its arms around the often-effective practice?

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

The good, the bad and the ugly of F1's new 2026 regulations
F1's new-for-2026 regulations have come in for considerable criticism, but there have been positives, too. ESPN weighs up the good and the bad.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

2026 Masters: Experts' picks and betting tips
Who do our experts think will win? Where does our betting expert believe there's value? We break it all down.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Inside the Bucks' lost season, and the looming 'nasty breakup' with Giannis Antetokounmpo
A difficult season exacerbated a 13-year relationship that was already on the rocks, leading to more questions than answers in Milwaukee.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

From Cyndi Lauper to 'The Man': The evolution of women's wrestling at WrestleMania
Dive into how women's professional wrestling has evolved on WWE's biggest stage over the past 40 years.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

?? Transfer portal: Tracking moves in men's hoops
Tracking news and updates for players entering -- and exiting -- the transfer portal for the 2026-27 season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Ovechkin: Will make call on future in summer
Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Capitals' season is over to decide whether he's calling it a career or returning to play one more year.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Medvedev mangles racket during 6-0, 6-0 loss
Former No. 1 Daniil Medvedev lost his temper, smashed his racket on the red clay court seven successive times and deposited the mangled frame in a trash bin midway through a 6-0, 6-0 loss to Matteo Berrettini at the Monte Carlo Masters.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Six things I wish I'd known when I drafted
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at biggest fantasy surprises from the first few weeks of the season.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Michael Malone to UNC?! How it happened, next steps for Tar Heels
What should Malone's top priorities be? Here are the biggest questions about the next chapter in Chapel Hill.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Free agency: Predictions, biggest questions, more
Who are the biggest names who might be on the move, and how will the condensed offseason impact free agency?

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

WNBA mock draft: There's a new projected No. 1
Lauren Betts and three teammates on UCLA's NCAA championship team are projected first-round picks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Predicting which NFL teams will draft quarterbacks: Nine perfect fits across seven rounds
Ben Solak projects landing spots for the nine QBs he considers draftable in the 2026 class (and one trade) and sizes up each team fit.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

'I'm going to put it in my house in a safe': How the Masters lawn gnome became so popular that it might be discontinued
One piece of merchandise at Augusta National became too popular for its own good.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Redick downplays sideline quarrel with Vanderbilt
Lakers coach JJ Redick subbed forward Jarred Vanderbilt out of early in the second quarter, leading to a heated exchange between the two that Redick described as a "normal interaction" for him.

ESPN Sports
Apr 08, 2026

Sources: Griffin, Pirates agree on 9 years, $140M
Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year extension, locking up the top prospect in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.

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