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Mar 13, 2026

Luka drops 51 as Lakers explode in LeBron's return
Buoyed by LeBron James' return, Luka Doncic scored 51 points on a night in which the Lakers' starting five totaled 137 points, the most by a starting lineup in a regulation game since the 1970-71 season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 13, 2026

Celts' Brown calls out NBA's 'foul baiting' trend
The Celtics' Jaylen Brown expressed frustration with what he called the league's trend of rewarding players for "foul baiting," saying, "I just don't think it's basketball."

ESPN Sports
Mar 13, 2026

Big 12 to swap LED glass court for hardwood
The Big 12 will transition back to a traditional hardwood court for the remainder of its conference tournament at T-Mobile Center after the innovative LED glass court it was using led to some slipping and grip issues for players.

ESPN Sports
Mar 13, 2026

SGA breaks Wilt's record: The 20 wildest facts of Thunder star's 127 games of dominance
With Gilgeous-Alexander holding the record for most consecutive 20-point games, Kram breaks down the stats.

ESPN Sports
Mar 13, 2026

SGA eclipses Wilt for NBA's longest 20-point streak
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made history Thursday night against the Celtics, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record with his 127th consecutive regular-season game with at least 20 points.

ESPN Sports
Mar 13, 2026

Sources: K-State set to hire Belmont's Alexander
Casey Alexander, a perennial 20-game winner at Belmont, is expected to be named the new coach at Kansas State, sources told ESPN's Jeff Borzello.

ESPN Sports
Mar 13, 2026

?? Heat troll Bucks after post of Bam's 83 points
Miami responded online after Milwaukee brought up the Heat star's historic scoring performance.

ESPN Sports
Mar 13, 2026

Leafs star Matthews (knee) injured in 'dirty play'
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews left Thursday night against Anaheim after a knee-on-knee hit from Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Murray joins Vikings, 'elevating' their QB room
A day after the Cardinals officially released him, Kyler Murray signed a one-year contract with the Vikings and will join former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy in the QB room in Minnesota.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Follow live: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on pace to pass Wilt Chamberlain for longest streak of at least 20-points per game in NBA history
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ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Women's Bracketology: Champ Week upsets ripple through the field
Dreams are being realized and crushed in Champ Week. Stephen F. Austin pulled the latest upset to clinch an auto bid.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

'Rusty' Rory struggles at Sawgrass, but back OK
Rory McIlroy said rustiness, and not his back, was the bigger issue Thursday as he shot 2-over 74 in the first round of the Players Championship.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Pearl after SEC exit: Auburn 'deserves' NCAA bid
Auburn coach Steven Pearl lobbied for his team's NCAA tournament chances after blowing a double-digit second-half lead to Tennessee in the SEC tournament quarterfinals on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Spoelstra sorry to 'absolutely no one' for Bam's 83
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra brushed aside critics of Bam Adebayo's 83-point game, saying, "You have to go for it, and that was just thrilling."

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

NBA Power Rankings: Thunder, Spurs rule the West, Celtics rise
The NBA playoffs are near. Which teams are best positioned for the homestretch of the regular season?

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

What Kyler Murray signing means for Vikings, J.J. McCarthy -- and Justin Jefferson's fantasy value
Will Murray resurrect his career and boost the Vikings' offense after being released by the Cardinals?

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Olympic champ Alysa Liu receives key to city in hometown rally
The Olympic figure skating champion received a key to her hometown during a rally that included performances from Bay Area artists.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Men's Bubble Watch: NC State, UCF trending 'in' despite losses Thursday
The Wolfpack and Knights fell in their respective conference tournaments, but they still have strong résumés.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Men's Bubble Watch: How will Miami (Ohio)'s loss affect the bubble?
The mighty RedHawks finally fell. What does that mean for their tourney chances -- and everyone else's?

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

WNBA CBA negotiations: Talks in 'right direction' as marathon meeting continues
League personnel and WNBPA staff have met for three consecutive days but have not yet reached a new collective bargaining agreement.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

WR Austin leaving Steelers to sign with Giants
Free agent wide receiver Calvin Austin III is signing a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million with the Giants, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

LB Greenlaw returns to 49ers as DE Huff retires
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw is returning to the 49ers, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $7.5 million contract, a source told ESPN. Defensive end Bryce Huff, however, is retiring from the NFL, he announced.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

State charges Falcons' Pearce with 3 felonies
Falcons defender James Pearce Jr. has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in relation to an incident involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

No Canada: Hughes hypes up Team USA for WBC
Jack Hughes, who scored the golden goal vs. Canada in the Winter Olympics, sent "a nice little fire-up message" to Team USA ahead of its WBC quarterfinal vs. Canada.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Geno: Jets getting 'better player' than when I left
Saying he's confident, but not arrogant, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith vowed to be better than ever in his second stint with the team.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Murray signs with Vikings following Cards exit
A day after he was officially released by the Cardinals, Kyler Murray signed a 1-year contract with the Vikings and now will join former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy in the QB room in Minnesota.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

What Kyler Murray signing means for Vikings, J.J. McCarthy
Will Murray resurrect his career and boost the Vikings' offense after being released by the Cardinals?

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Prediction markets' unpredictable future amid conflicting court rulings
Regulatory authority is at the center of growing battle in courts, Congress, statehouses and the CFTC.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Evans: Niners were one piece away; I'm that guy
Veteran receiver Mike Evans said he ultimately signed with the 49ers in free agency because "they were one piece away ... and I think I am that piece."

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Commanders add RB White to bolster backfield
The Commanders have agreed to terms with free agent running back Rachaad White, agent Sunny Shah told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Sources: Greenlaw back to 49ers after year away
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw is returning to the 49ers, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $7.5 million contract, after leaving last year in free agency, according to NFL Network.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

TTU's Anderson injured on Big 12's new glass floor
Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson strained a muscle while slipping on the new glass floor at the Big 12 tournament during Iowa State's 75-53 win over the Red Raiders on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Men's Bracketology: Miami (Ohio) remains in despite loss, Auburn falls out for now
The RedHawks make the latest projected field as an at-large bid, bumping the Tigers out.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye move for Leipzig's Lukeba
Arsenal are considering a move for RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Tre Johnson, GG Jackson and other 'silly season' stars to roster
Our experts identify their favorite players to add in the final stretch of the NBA regular season, when lesser-known players often rise up.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts
We're following NFL free agency signings, trades, cuts, contract restructures and other moves as they happen.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Chiefs add much-needed CB help in ex-Fin Kohou
Cornerback Kader Kohou is signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, agents David Canter and Ness Mugrabi told ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Sources: Bengals add Allen in latest boost to D
Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and the Bengals have agreed to a two-year, $28 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Miami (OH) stunned by UMass, suffers 1st loss
No. 20 Miami (Ohio) suffered its first defeat with a shocking 87-83 loss to UMass in its first game of the Mid-American Conference tournament Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Men's Bubble Watch: How will Miami (OH)'s loss affect the bubble?
The mighty RedHawks finally fell. What does that mean for their tourney chances -- and everyone else's?

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Tension builds ahead of NFLPA leadership vote
NFL Players Association representatives are set to vote on a successor to disgraced former leader Lloyd Howell.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Trump: Iran should skip WC 'for their safety'
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Iran national team is "welcome" to compete at the FIFA World Cup in the United States, but advised it not to participate for "their own life and safety."

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

NHL: Senators will not forfeit '26 1st-round pick
The NHL will not make the Ottawa Senators forfeit their 2026 first-round draft pick for their role in a canceled 2022 trade between Vegas and Anaheim involving winger Evgenii Dadonov.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Boeheim: Cuse's star players cost Autry his job
Jim Boeheim defended Adrian Autry as "a good coach," saying his dismissal at Syracuse was a result of poor performance by the Orange's best players and lack of NIL funding.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

The ACC's most important newcomers and what their teams are saying
Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

UCL talking points: Spurs awful as Premier League teams slump
ESPN writers break down this week's last-16 action and look ahead to the return fixtures.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Premier League, LaLiga ... and Scotland? Most exciting races in Europe, 2025-26
Don't look now, but Scotland's top league might be won by a club that hasn't done it since 1960! Bill Connelly breaks down the most exciting races at the top and bottom of Europe's many, many leagues.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Projecting all 30 MLB teams based on how busy -- or passive -- they were this winter
Fans want a big offseason splash. But does staying the course actually lead to better results?

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Making sense of Crosby trade, Ravens' ensuing Hendrickson signing
Maxx Crosby was traded to the Ravens, the trade was called off and Baltimore signed Trey Hendrickson.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Morikawa WDs from Players with back injury
Collin Morikawa withdrew from the Players Championship early Thursday morning with a back injury.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Source: Ament set to rejoin Vols for SEC tourney
Tennessee star freshman Nate Ament, out the past two games with a leg injury, is expected to play in the SEC quarterfinals against Auburn, a source told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Bengals ink starting LT Brown to 2-year extension
Bengals left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. signed a two-year extension with the team Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Judge card sets modern mark with $5.2M sale
A 2013 Aaron Judge one-of-one signed card sold for $5.2 million, eclipsed the previous record of $3.936 million for a 2009 Mike Trout card.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Betting on the Oscars: From 'Marty Supreme' to 'KPop Demon Hunters'
Do you think you know who's winning at the Oscars? See what the sportsbooks say, then make your final picks.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

NWSL 2026 mega-preview: Key moves, questions and predictions for all 16 teams
The NWSL is back! Let's predict how each team will finish by assessing what's ahead for Rodman, Lavelle and the other stars.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Empathy is complicated in a selfish, results-based business like NASCAR
As soon as the green flag waves, drivers are all out for themselves, but are there instances when the stars of NASCAR feel empathy for their rivals?

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

WNBA CBA negotiations: Talks in 'right direction' after marathon meeting
League personnel and WNBPA staff met for nearly 12 hours Tuesday into Wednesday but did not reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Does 'running it back' work? What to expect from all 30 MLB teams based on how busy they were this winter
Fans want a big offseason splash. But does staying the course actually lead to better results?

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Caminero's dominant WBC debut -- and what it means for his Rays future
The young star is thriving on the international stage, setting himself up for a strong 2026 campaign.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Ranking the best remaining free agents: Top unsigned players
Where could Aaron Rodgers and Deebo Samuel land? Let's stack the top free agents who are still available.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

?? Mid-free agency NFL mock draft: Top 10 picks
How has NFL free agency affected 2026 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Hamilton to miss Oscars despite 'F1' nominations
Lewis Hamilton has explored "every way" to attend Sunday's Oscars ceremony following the Chinese Grand Prix, but ultimately decided it was impossible to arrive on time.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

127 games of dominance: The 20 wildest facts of SGA breaking Chamberlain's record
With Gilgeous-Alexander one game away from holding the most consecutive 20-point games in history, ESPN analyst Zach Kram breaks down the 20 most impressive stats about the streak.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Can the Knicks get Towns, Brunson on track? Five issues they need to solve -- fast
The Knicks are third in the Eastern Conference, but they have a few things to fix before the playoffs.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Valverde's hat trick was the cherry on top of Madrid's performance
Federico Valverde put Madrid in pole position to advance and left Man City with a huge task at home next week.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

The players Eric Karabell wants on his 2026 fantasy teams
Eric Karabell wants these guys on his 2026 fantasy teams. You should too.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Bilas' All-America teams: My top 20 men's college basketball players of 2025-26
Freshmen earned six of the 20 spots we handed out Tuesday. Here's who made the cut.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Is Stars-Oilers a conference finals preview?
Here are updated Stanley Cup playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Why Miami is facing its 'most challenging' offseason yet of the Cristobal era
Can Miami reach college football's mountaintop again? Mario Cristobal has the Canes ready to climb again.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

NWSL ambition rankings: Which teams are raising standards, and which aren't trying enough?
The NWSL has teams that are building stadiums, signing stars and spending money. Meanwhile, other teams, well, aren't doing any of that.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal join Man City in race for Newcastle defender
Arsenal are considering an offer to sign Newcastle right back Tino Livramento. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

WNBPA 'feeling movement' after latest CBA talks
Union president Nneka Ogwumike voiced optimism following back-to-back days of prolonged negotiations with the WNBA.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Crosby commits after nixed trade: I'm a Raider
Maxx Crosby made his first public comments since the Ravens backed out of a trade that would've sent him to Baltimore, writing on X on Wednesday night, "Im a Raider. I'm back."

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Blank in Nashville puts Miami's Concacaf Champions Cup dream on hold
Co-owner Jorge Mas has made it clear: Inter Miami wants to win the Concacaf Champions Cup. And the pressure is on Leo Messi and Co. after a drab 0-0 first-leg draw in the round of 16 on Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Guide to NFL offseason signings: Can Geno Smith rebound from 2025 in New York?
Your one-stop shop for fantasy football reaction to all the key player movement via free agency and trades.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Women's Bracketology: Latest intel on top 4 seeds, 16 hosts
As Selection Sunday awaits, here's the state of the top of the bracket.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Women's college basketball awards and All-Americans: UConn's Sarah Strong leads way
Mikayla Blakes made sure POY wasn't a one-player race, and Aaliyah Chavez had company in the FOY talk.

ESPN Sports
Mar 12, 2026

Senior who lost 3 in rink shooting lifts R.I. team
Colin Dorgan, the high school hockey player who lost three family members in a mass shooting at a Rhode Island rink last month, scored on a breakaway in double overtime to lift his Blackstone Valley Co-op team into the state final.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

UCL talking points: Spurs simply awful as all Premier League teams fail to win
ESPN writers Mark Ogden, Sam Tighe, Gab Marcotti and Alex Kirkland break down the action as it happened, reflect on the first legs, and look ahead to next week's return fixtures.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

U.S. averts WBC disaster, advances with Italy win
Team USA advanced out of pool play in the World Baseball Classic and will face Canada on Friday in the tournament's quarterfinals, averting a disastrous flameout thanks to Italy's 9-1 victory against Mexico on Wednesday night.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Big Ten asks NCAA to pause tampering inquiries
The Big Ten sent a letter to the NCAA asking the organization to suspend investigations and enforcement related to tampering, and modernize its rules.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Clark back with double-double in Team USA debut
Playing in her first game since July, Caitlin Clark had 17 points and 12 assists in 19 minutes to lead Team USA to a 110-64 win in its first game of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Three takeaways from Team USA's win, Caitlin Clark's debut
Six players, including Clark, made their debuts for the U.S. national team. How did they look in USA's win?

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Cowboys trade DT Odighizuwa to 49ers for pick
The Cowboys have traded defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to the 49ers in exchange for a 2026 third-round draft pick, and defensive tackle Solomon Thomas to the Titans in a seventh-round pick swap.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Carroll predicts QB Smith will rebound with Jets
Pete Carroll, in his first interview since being fired by the Raiders, took the blame for Geno Smith's struggles in Las Vegas.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Hurley out after 11 seasons at Arizona State
Arizona State will not renew the contract of men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley, the school announced Wednesday, hours after it was eliminated from the Big 12 tournament in a blowout loss to Iowa State.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Madrid in awe of one of 'best on planet' Valverde
Trent Alexander-Arnold called Federico Valverde "the most underrated footballer on the planet" and coach Álvaro Arbeloa called him "a benchmark" after the midfielder's hat trick in Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Manchester City on Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Ravens GM 'gutted' that Crosby deal fell through
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta got emotional at times in explaining it was a difficult but necessary decision to rescind the trade with the Raiders for Maxx Crosby, saying, "Nobody's more upset about this than me."

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Sources: Pats land Packers' Doubs on 4-year deal
The Patriots have agreed to sign former Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs to a four-year deal worth up to $80 million, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Sources: TE Knox stays with Bills on new deal
The Bills found a way to keep tight end Dawson Knox on the 2026 roster amid a difficult cap situation by signing him to a new three-year contract, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Source: WR Raymond leaves Lions to join Bears
Kalif Raymond has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Bears, reuniting the wide receiver with Ben Johnson, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Texans bolster O-line, reach deal with OT Smith
Free agent offensive tackle Braden Smith reached agreement with the Houston Texans on a two-year, $25 million contract that includes $13.5 million fully guaranteed, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Ravens tied for second-shortest Super Bowl odds after whirlwind week
Every NFL team's team's win total, as well as odds to win their division, the conference and Super Bowl LXI.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Tatum's return vaults Celtics, SGA adds distance in MVP race
The Celtics are now 550 to win the NBA championship, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is distancing himself in MVP race.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

PSG are still Champions League faves, and ruthless win vs. Chelsea shows why
PSG put on display vs. Chelsea why they will continue to remain Europe's frontrunners.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Valverde's hat trick was the cherry on top of Madrid's performance vs. Man City
Federico Valverde's hat trick has put Real Madrid in pole position to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals, leaving Manchester City with a huge task at home next week.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Valverde's hat trick dazzles as Madrid dump City
Federico Valverde's stellar first-half hat trick was the catalyst as Real Madrid eased past Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 match Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Sources: Cowboys trade DT Odighizuwa to 49ers
The Cowboys have traded defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to the 49ers in exchange for a 2026 third-round draft pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Todd Archer.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

Ex-assistant sues Michigan over Stalions scandal
Former Michigan assistant Chris Partridge sued the university, its board and AD Warde Manuel, alleging he was made a "scapegoat" when he was fired during the Wolverines' 2023 sign-stealing scandal.

ESPN Sports
Mar 11, 2026

DT Hargrave stays in NFC North, joins Packers
Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave reached agreement Wednesday on a two-year, $23 million contract with the Packers, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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