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ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

MMA divisional rankings: Evloev is back near the top at featherweight
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Boxing divisional rankings: Adames defends WBC title and top spot at middleweight
Carlos Adames stays on top in the 160-pound rankings following a dominant title defense against Austin Williams. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

NWSL Power Rankings: Angel City, Dash on the rise but Thorns still on top
Angel City and the Houston Dash are quickly making their way to the top of ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, but their rise isn't enough to make them No. 1.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

NBA draft stock watch: Latest buzz, scouting reports on 21 top prospects
Which 2026 NBA draft prospects helped or hurt their stock after an exciting first weekend during March Madness?

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

NBA playoff watch: Nuggets, Suns face off in key West battle
Can Phoenix make up ground in the West standings? Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Predicting Rounds 1-2 of the NFL draft: Yates finds landing spots for 64 top prospects
Field Yates unveils his latest NFL mock draft, projecting two full rounds. Which top prospects could go in the opening 64 picks?

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

YouTube kicking lessons, Div. I football and now the NFL? The 'Tokyo Toe' is ready
After learning how to kick and teaching himself English, Kansei Matsuzawa's dream is nearing reality.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Feeling lucky? What turnovers and late-game success say about 2026
Some 2025 teams couldn't get a break. Others, such as Indiana, had luck and success. What changes in 2026?

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

From Dowman to Messi: Picking the world's best soccer players at every age
Age is just a number -- except in soccer. We look at the best players from every birth year, spanning ages 16 to 38.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Sevilla, fighting relegation, are a shambles. Can Sergio Ramos save them?
Ramos may not be the most-liked player in Sevilla's history but most fans would welcome him back to take over.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Barnwell on a surprising NFL free agency trend going back to 2013
Let's look at the largest contracts from 2013 to 2022 to see how often megadeals meet expectations.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Ranking each NHL team's top prospect: Hagens, Iginla, Martone, more
Scouting notes on the top young players set to make an impact for each club -- possibly quite soon.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

NHL playoff watch: What's at stake in all 15 games Tuesday
With 30 teams in action, the playoff picture will shift Tuesday night. Here's what to watch for specifically.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Arbitration case could bring change to college sports' 'messy middle'
Why Nebraska's recent challenge could have wide-ranging salary cap implications.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Men's March Madness Pain Index: Whose tournament loss hurt most?
Some losses are understandable; others will haunt us forever (see: Florida). We rank them all.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

What's next for Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, UNC: Recruits, transfer portal, more
Their NCAA tournament runs ended early and now it's all about next season. Here's how it's taking shape.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Ready for Opening Day? Here's your guide to the offseason chaos that rocked MLB
Kyle Tucker got how much from the Dodgers!? Pete Alonso left the Mets for WHERE!?

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Robot umps in MLB? What to know about new balls-and-strikes challenge system
Baseball's next big rule change is here. Here is how automated ball-strike challenges will shape the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

UConn star Azzi Fudd and the family behind her final March
Azzi Fudd's "imperfectly perfect" family has been her rock through ACL tears, dog food pranks and Beyoncé on repeat. Now they're hoping for one more NCAA tournament title for UConn.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

MLB season preview: Rankings, playoff odds for all 30 teams as baseball returns
Whether your club enters Opening Day as the team to beat or hoping to be 2026's biggest surprise, we've got you covered.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

The trade that wasn't: Inside the Maxx Crosby saga between the Raiders, Ravens
We talked to people about the Maxx Crosby trade situation to find out what really went down between Baltimore and Las Vegas.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man United ready to move for Bayern star Davies
Manchester United are interested in signing Bayern Munich left back Alphonso Davies. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Ranking the remaining 16 teams in the women's NCAA tournament
Six SEC teams and five from the ACC (including a 10-seed!) help make up the Sweet 16. Here's how they stack up.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

TGL championship highlights: Los Angeles GC comes back, beats Jupiter Links 6-5
Los Angeles Golf Club beat Jupiter Links Golf Club 6-5 in the first match of the 2026 TGL championship.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Warriors' Moody stretchered off with knee injury
Warriors wing Moses Moody suffered a noncontact left knee injury late in Monday night's overtime win in Dallas, needing the assistance of a stretcher to exit the floor.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Betts erupts for career-high 35 as UCLA rolls on
UCLA star Lauren Betts had a career-high 25 points to lead the way in an 87-68 blowout win over Oklahoma State in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

?? Ranking the men's Sweet 16 teams
Six Big Ten teams! Upset-minded Texas! Buzzer-beaters and blowouts! Here's how the Sweet 16 teams stack up.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Sources: Cubs, Crow-Armstrong finalizing deal
The Chicago Cubs are close to locking up one of the breakout stars of last season in center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Wemby states MVP case: Want to leave no debate
Victor Wembanyama is making it clear: He wants to win the NBA's MVP award this season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Texas rookie gets mound visit, told he made team
The mound visit Carter Baumler received from Rangers manager Skip Schumaker on Monday night wasn't to take the rookie right-hander out of his last spring training game, but rather to let him know he made the Opening Day roster.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Tiger to return with Jupiter's TGL season on line
Tiger Woods told ESPN that he will play in Match 2 of the best-of-3 TGL finals, a decision he publicized after Jupiter Links lost a 6-5 nail-biter to Los Angeles in the opener Monday night in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Udoka calls out 'soft' officiating in Rockets' loss
Rockets coach Ime Udoka blasted the officiating after he was ejected from his team's loss to the Bulls, saying they made "soft" calls.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Cuse women's HC blasts NCAA for UConn pairing
Syracuse coach Felisha Legette-Jack blasted the NCAA women's basketball committee for consistently putting her teams in the UConn subregional in Storrs following the Orange's 98-45 second-round loss to the Huskies.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Women's March Madness Day 4 takeaways: How every team reached the Sweet 16
We broke down all eight games Monday, from Virginia's thrilling double-OT win to UConn's dominance.

ESPN Sports
Mar 24, 2026

Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Sweet 16
Six SEC teams and five from the ACC (including a 10-seed!) help make up the Sweet 16. Here's how they stack up.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Bucks waive guard Thomas to convert Nance
The Bucks waived guard Cam Thomas to convert the contract of forward Pete Nance into a standard deal.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Kerr: Will play Curry in play-in tourney if healthy
Golden State coach Steve Kerr dismissed the notion that the Warriors would sit Stephen Curry without a guaranteed spot in the playoffs.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Fudd heeds Geno's nail tips, powers 53-point win
Azzi Fudd scored 26 of her 34 points in the first half in her final game at Gampel Pavilion and UConn used a 31-0 run to roll to a 98-45 win over Syracuse on Monday night to advance to the Sweet 16 for the 32nd season in a row.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Fudd leads UConn to 53-point win, into Sweet 16
Azzi Fudd scored 26 of her 34 points in the first half in her final game at Gampel Pavilion and UConn used a 31-0 run to roll to a 98-45 win over Syracuse on Monday night to advance to the Sweet 16 for the 32nd season in a row.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

LeBron, Austin Reaves on the origins of their viral meme
Four years ago, a clip showing James giving instructions to a befuddled Reaves at the end of a 2022 game against the Nets went viral in a major way.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Arizona St. hires Saint Mary's Bennett as new HC
Arizona State has hired Saint Mary's Randy Bennett as its next head coach, the school announced Monday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Sources: Cincinnati to hire Utah State's Calhoun
Jerrod Calhoun, who has been the Bearcats' top target since the job opened, has led the Aggies to back-to-back NCAA tournaments.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

UVA ousts Iowa; 1st First Four team in Sweet 16
Virginia is the first First Four to reach the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA tournament after knocking off host Iowa 83-75 in double overtime.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

How Jaxon Smith-Njigba's contract extension impacts Seahawks, Rams' Puka Nacua
Answering five questions about the record-breaking contract extension for the NFL's top receiver in 2025.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Former No. 1 pick Fultz signing 10-day with Raps
Former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz is signing a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Bill seeks to ban sports bets on prediction markets
A bipartisan Senate bill introduced Monday seeks to ban prediction markets from allowing transactions that mimic sports betting.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Sources: Arizona St. set to hire Bennett as coach
Arizona State is finalizing a five-year deal with Saint Mary's Randy Bennett to make him the Sun Devils' next head coach, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Patriots release Dobbs, making DeVito new QB2
The Patriots released quarterback Joshua Dobbs on Monday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Mets phenom Benge to start after sizzling spring
Mets prospect Carson Benge, who hit .366 in spring training, will be on the Opening Day roster as the starting right fielder, manager Carlos Mendoza said.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Women's March Madness Day 4 takeaways: The Sweet 16 is taking shape
We're breaking down all eight games Monday as teams book their trip to the regionals.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Men's Sweet 16 preview: Keys to every team advancing in the NCAA tournament
Here's what could decide March Madness regional semifinals, from Michigan-Alabama to Purdue-Texas.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

From Arizona to Texas: Ranking the men's Sweet 16 teams
Six Big Ten teams! Upset-minded Texas! Buzzer-beaters and blowouts!

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Does it pay to spend on big contracts? Barnwell on a surprising NFL free agency trend going back to 2013
Let's look at the largest contracts from 2013 to 2022 to see how often megadeals meet expectations, from Tom Brady to Brock Osweiler.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

TGL playoffs: What to watch in the championship matchup
Who will take home the SoFi Cup in Year 2? It's Los Angeles Golf Club vs. Jupiter Links GC for the championship.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Mexican prospect Lopez declares for NBA draft
Karim Lopez, who spent two seasons in the Australian NBL, has declared for the NBA draft and is poised to become the first player born in Mexico to be picked in the first round.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Hurley turned to Izzo for advice on Lakers job
Tom Izzo has turned down multiple opportunities to coach in the NBA, including with the Cavaliers and Hawks. When the Lakers were willing to give UConn coach Dan Hurley a six-year, $70 million contract in 2024, Hurley asked Izzo for advice.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

March Madness ratings off to best start since 2011
The NCAA tournament is off to its best start since CBS and TNT began showing all of the games in 2011.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Former Cincinnati coach Miller lands at Charlotte
Charlotte has hired Wes Miller as men's basketball coach following his dismissal at Cincinnati earlier this month.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Braves' rotation hit again as Strider to start on IL
In the latest blow to the Braves' starting rotation, right-hander Spencer Strider will begin the season on the injured list after being diagnosed with an oblique strain.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

? 2026 ESPN Fantasy Baseball draft guide
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Oklahoma LB Heinecke sues NCAA to play in '26
Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking a preliminary injunction for an additional year of eligibility. He is asking for a ruling before next month's NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Sources: Pats to cut Dobbs, making DeVito QB2
The Patriots informed backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs of their intention to release him, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

WNBA players sign off on CBA, union prez says
WNBA players have voted to ratify the new CBA, with the union saying more than 90% of players participated in the vote with the results a unanimous yes.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Are you ready for Opening Day? Here's your guide to the offseason chaos that rocked MLB
Kyle Tucker got how much from the Dodgers!? Pete Alonso left the Mets for WHERE!? It's time to get up to speed after a wild winter.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Haliburton trolls Kentucky NBA alums after Iowa State win
John Calipari, who most of Kentucky's active NBA contingent played for in Lexington, coaches Arkansas these days.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Men's tournament first bets: Picks to make now for the next two rounds
A few bets that stand out after an exciting first weekend of the men's college basketball tournament.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Pickups: Jazz's Chandler, Wizards' Coulibaly among top adds
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Women's March Madness: Looking ahead to Monday's action
How do the teams match up? We're tracking all eight games as the Sweet 16 is set.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Sources: JSN gets record extension with Seattle
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has reached agreement with the Seahawks on a four-year, $168.6 million extension that makes him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Creighton coach McDermott retiring after season
Creighton coach Greg McDermott is retiring after this season, the school announced. His retirement will end a gilded run at Creighton, as he won 365 games in 16 years there.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Tottenham could look to Hütter as Tudor replacement
Could Tottenham sign their third coach this season? Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

MLS Power Rankings: Nashville displaces LAFC, Caps to go No. 1
LAFC still haven't conceded in league play in 2026, but that defensive prowess isn't enough to top this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Women's tournament: Lines, totals and BPI for Monday's games
Money lines, spreads, totals and BPI for Monday's games in the women's college basketball tournament.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Women's March Madness live updates: Previews, action from Monday's second round
How do the teams in Monday's second round match up? We're tracking all eight games as the Sweet 16 is set.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Breaking down the men's hockey tournament: Who will make it to Vegas?
Our experts analyze the NCAA bracket, including making their picks for the Frozen Four.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

The moves that rocked the MLB offseason -- and what they mean for the 2026 season
Kyle Tucker got how much from the Dodgers!? Pete Alonso left the Mets for WHERE!? It's time to get up to speed after a wild winter.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Welcome to WNBA chaos: Breaking down a chock-full offseason
An expansion draft, a college draft and a historic free agency? It's going to be a busy six weeks.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

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
Mar 23, 2026

How often do splashy NFL free agent signings pan out? Why big money doesn't always mean stardom
Let's look at the largest contracts from 2013 to 2022 to see how often megadeals meet expectations, from Tom Brady to Brock Osweiler.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Will Daniel Jones return to form? Colts are banking on it
Indy made a huge investment in Jones recovering from his Achilles injury, and so far, signs are positive.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Self noncommittal about future as Kansas coach
Longtime Kansas coach Bill Self said after Sunday's season-ending loss to St. John's that he has not yet made a decision about his coaching future, later adding that any decision will be based solely on his health.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Carabao Cup reality check for Arsenal, Man City; Madrid's bravery rewarded in derby
Man City got the better of Arsenal. Will this impact their Premier League battle? Meanwhile, Real Madrid's bravery is rewarded in the derby and the mess at Chelsea continues.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

No plan, no fight: Spurs hurtling toward relegation after limp loss to Forest
The thousand-yard stare has become the only guarantee at Tottenham, and it's staring into the abyss of relegation.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

What returning production looks like for the 2026 college football season
Notre Dame and Texas have a lot coming back, but 2025 showed that might not mean as much.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Ranking the 10 best and 10 worst NBA transactions since last summer
Bradley Beal to the Clippers? Jared McCain to the Thunder!? We ranked the best and worst moves since last offseason.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Ranking the best possible Stanley Cup playoff first-round matchups
Which combos would be the most entertaining? Here's our list for 2026.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Projecting Senators' wild-card chances -- and who should be scared
Can Ottawa claim a spot to the dance? Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

What has changed for Jack Hughes one month after Olympic golden goal?
The moment was surreal for the Devils' center and his teammates. The weeks after have been a roller-coaster.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eyeing Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly
Manchester United are looking for a new left back, with Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly among the targets. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Ohtani jersey from WBC goes for record $1.5M
The jersey two-way Japanese star Shohei Ohtani wore during the country's 13-0 win over Chinese Taipei in the World Baseball Classic on March 6 sold for $1,500,010 via MLB Auctions on Sunday night -- the most ever paid for a Ohtani jersey at auction.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

From Arizona to Texas: Ranking the remaining teams in the men's Sweet 16
Five Big Ten teams! Upset-minded Texas! Buzzer-beaters and blowouts! Here's how the Sweet 16 teams stack up.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Women's March Madness second round as it happened
We followed all the action from eight games Sunday as half of the Sweet 16 was set.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Kentucky out with its worst tourney loss since '72
The Wildcats' 19-point loss in an 82-63 defeat against Iowa State was Kentucky's largest in an NCAA tournament game since 1972.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

?? Haliburton trolls Kentucky alums after ISU win
John Calipari, who most of Kentucky's active NBA contingent played for in Lexington, coaches Arkansas these days.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

TCU outlasts UW in OT, heads back to Sweet 16
Olivia Miles had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and TCU finally overcame Washington for a 62-59 overtime victory Sunday night that sent the Horned Frogs to the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA tournament for the second year in a row.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Women's March Madness second-round as it happened
We followed all the action from eight games Sunday as half of the Sweet 16 was set.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Women's March Madness Day 3 takeaways: How half the Sweet 16 was set
All the better seeds won Sunday as half the Sweet 16 was set. We broke down how each winner can keep advancing.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Your guide to men's March Madness Day 4: Recaps, every winner's chance to advance
The Sweet 16 is set. Here's how Iowa, St. John's and more teams advanced -- and their chances of doing it again.

ESPN Sports
Mar 23, 2026

Men's March Madness 2026: Ranking the remaining 16 teams
Five (!) Big Ten teams! Upset-minded Texas! Buzzer beaters and blowouts! Here's how the Sweet 16 teams stack up.

ESPN Sports
Mar 22, 2026

Darling calls own shot to keep St. John's dancing
Dylan Darling's layup as time expired sent St. John's to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 win over Kansas in the men's NCAA tournament.

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