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Jul 09, 2026
Do teams need first-round QBs to reach the Super Bowl? Is it crucial to spend big on No. 1 receivers and top-tier edge rushers? Let's sort through rosters from the past 15 Super Bowls.
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Jul 09, 2026
Who are the best DTs in the NFL? Evaluators around the league ranked the top 10, starting with an impact interior defender from the Super Bowl champion Seahawks.
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Jul 09, 2026
NWSL games at baseball stadiums are setting attendance records now, but the league's most infamous viral "disaster" had to happen first.
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Jul 09, 2026
The Lynx rookie can distribute and score at a high level, and she can shoulder the pressure with her unshakeable confidence.
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Jul 09, 2026
Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition as the first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals begin.
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Jul 09, 2026
After 28 days of games, Wednesday is the first rest day of the 2026 World Cup: the perfect opportunity to reflect on four weeks of fabulous football.
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Jul 09, 2026
Rookie Peterson's instant chemistry with George gives Utah its backcourt of the future.
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Jul 09, 2026
Ben Johnson established himself in Year 1, but success established expectations. What can the Bears do for an encore?
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Jul 09, 2026
Skubal to which elite team? An All-Star traded within the NL East!? We make dream moves for every World Series hopeful.
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Jul 09, 2026
The Marlins debut at their highest ranking of 2026 while the Padres' fall continues. Here's who's hot -- and who's not -- ahead of baseball's midseason break.
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Jul 09, 2026
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.
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Jul 09, 2026
Some observers scoffed at the $12.5 million per year contract that Bowen Byram signed. Just wait.
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Jul 09, 2026
Our reporters make -- and defend -- their picks for the coaches they'd want to lead their team.
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Jul 09, 2026
Norway's RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa is a target for North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Jul 09, 2026
Fever star Caitlin Clark was limited to 16 minutes in her return Wednesday night, playing in shifts of about three minutes and finishing with nine points in a 106-92 loss to the Sparks.
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Jul 09, 2026
The Lynx gave Cheryl Reeve, who already boasted the most total wins including postseason play of any coach in WNBA history, her 380th regular-season victory Wednesday night.
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Jul 09, 2026
Conor McGregor's UFC title runs were brief. These six charts show why his impact wasn't.
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Jul 09, 2026
The hockey world is dishing out hot takes aplenty this month. We sort out which ones have merit.
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Jul 09, 2026
Focus is more on parents' ability to pay for travel matches than on young player development.
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Jul 08, 2026
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier led the praise during Big 12 media days Wednesday for the NCAA's new five-year, aged-based eligibility model.
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Jul 08, 2026
The Blue Jays' Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the ninth inning Wednesday before the Giants' Heliot Ramos broke it up a line-drive single to center field.
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Jul 08, 2026
The Dallas Morning News reported Wednesday that Mark Cuban alleges Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices" in a proposed move of the club out of downtown.
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Jul 08, 2026
The White Sox have homed in on three candidates for the No. 1 pick in the MLB amateur draft: UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey and Texas high school shortstop Grady Emerson.
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Jul 08, 2026
France head coach Didier Deschamps has played down the appointment of Argentinian officials for their World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco on Thursday.
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Jul 08, 2026
A group of 11 Republican lawmakers, led by U.S. Rep. August Pfluger of Texas, sent a letter to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Wednesday demanding the league take "accountability" for "multiple attacks" against Fever star Caitlin Clark.
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Jul 08, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers guard and LeBron James shared a close relationship while teammates for five seasons.
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Jul 08, 2026
The Heat formally introduced part of the family Wednesday, with Tim Hardaway Jr. getting his welcome-back-to-Miami news conference -- and getting handed a No. 10 Heat jersey, only this one with "Jr." after the family surname on the back.
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Jul 08, 2026
Jannik Sinner is the defending Wimbledon champ and No. 1 seed. But Novak Djokovic already has seven titles -- and just had a monumental win.
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Jul 08, 2026
Golden State's defense and depth are paying dividends as the top spot once again changes hands.
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Jul 08, 2026
It's time for the 2026 PGA Genesis Scottish Open! Here's how to catch the coverage on the ESPN App.
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Jul 08, 2026
The clearinghouse charged with analyzing NIL deals has rejected $90 million worth of those submitted.
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Jul 08, 2026
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.
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Jul 08, 2026
Bucks general manager Jon Horst called the move to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo a "very difficult decision."
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Jul 08, 2026
Blackhawks star center Connor Bedard is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder.
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Jul 08, 2026
After advancing to her first Wimbledon semifinal Wednesday, Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk slammed the IOC's decision to provisionally lift its ban on Russia and recommend that individual sports drop the neutral status for athletes.
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Jul 08, 2026
Nominees include A'ja Wilson, Jalen Brunson, Shohei Ohtani and more. Vote and help choose which athletes win an ESPY.
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Jul 08, 2026
With the future first-ballot Hall of Famer set to retire, his departure helps mark the end of an era for MLB's aces.
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Jul 08, 2026
With the Fighting Irish at Lambeau Field in Week 1, the school is paying homage to a Green Bay Packers storied tradition -- the 1920s "Acme Packers" look.
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Jul 08, 2026
The NCAA has sent a letter of inquiry to Cincinnati centered on former quarterback Brendan Sorsby's time with the program, sources told ESPN Wednesday.
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Jul 08, 2026
Phil Regan, a former major league pitcher and longtime pitching coach, has died at age 89.
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Jul 08, 2026
Three-time Cy Young winner and 2011 American League MVP Justin Verlander, the oldest active player in the major leagues at 43, will retire after the 2026 season.
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Jul 08, 2026
After 28 days of games, Wednesday is the first rest day of the 2026 World Cup: the perfect opportunity to reflect on four weeks of fabulous football.
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Jul 08, 2026
And then there were eight. Four weeks after the World Cup began, the quarterfinals start on Thursday with each team three wins away from lifting the trophy.
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Jul 08, 2026
Senior writer Seth Wickersham spent two weeks with NFL football coach Sean Payton ahead of the Denver Broncos-New England Patriots AFC Championship Game.
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Jul 08, 2026
British wild card Arthur Fery, a two-time All-American at Stanford who grew up about a mile away from the All England Club, shocked No. 9 seed Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 to reach the Wimbledon semifinals on Wednesday.
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Jul 08, 2026
The Egyptian FA has said it "cannot remain silent regarding the refereeing decisions" following the team's round-of-16 loss to Argentina at the World Cup.
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Jul 08, 2026
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including Donovan Mitchell agreeing to an extension with the Cavs.
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Jul 08, 2026
We name each club's top performer so far -- and how many All-Stars they'd have in a perfect world.
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Jul 08, 2026
The Dodgers' right fielder is making $60 million this year -- but he hasn't played like it. At least not yet.
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Jul 08, 2026
ACC supervisor of officials Al Riveron announced Wednesday he is stepping down after four years in the role.
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Jul 08, 2026
Former ESPN senior NBA writer Tim Bontemps has been hired for a front office role with the Atlanta Hawks.
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Jul 08, 2026
Conor McGregor is fighting Max Holloway as a welterweight in UFC 329, but he believes a win would firmly cement him as the greatest featherweight of all time.
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Jul 08, 2026
Over 9,000 players are entered in the World Series of Poker, chasing a top prize of $10 million.
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Jul 08, 2026
As coaches descend on circuits to watch the next crop of college stars, we're watching these storylines.
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Jul 08, 2026
A'ja Wilson, Hilary Knight and more. The numbers behind this year's ESPYS Best Athlete - Women's Sports nominees.
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Jul 08, 2026
Jalen Brunson, Lionel Messi and more. The numbers behind this year's ESPYS Best Athlete - Men's Sports nominees.
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Jul 08, 2026
Who should have been named a WNBA All-Star? Who might be the first pick? Will there be a Bueckers-Malonga alley-oop?
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Jul 08, 2026
Conor McGregor's UFC title runs were brief. These six charts show why his impact wasn't.
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Jul 08, 2026
U.S. fans expected more out of the USMNT's expensive, famous coach at the World Cup, but there was one problem: the players.
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Jul 08, 2026
It's a clash of firepower in this Wimbledon semifinal. Is it finally Muchova's time -- or will Gauff's experience pay off?
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Jul 08, 2026
These are the rookies and veteran players to keep an eye on as the NBA descends on Las Vegas for summer league.
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Jul 08, 2026
Let's take a closer look at the second-half schedule to see if some teams have players to grab -- or to be avoided.
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Jul 08, 2026
And then there were eight. Four weeks after the World Cup began, the quarterfinals start on Thursday with each team three wins away from lifting the trophy.
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Jul 08, 2026
The World Cup field has been whittled down to eight teams, and individual superstars are more influential at this point in the tournament.
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Jul 08, 2026
The MLB draft is Saturday! Here's how this year's best players stack up.
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Jul 08, 2026
From first-rounders to a player taken in a round that no longer exists, major leaguers recall the moment they got picked.
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Jul 08, 2026
We name each club's top performer so far -- and how many All-Stars they'd have in a perfect world.
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Jul 08, 2026
The Dodgers' right fielder is making $60 million this year -- but he hasn't played like it. At least not yet.
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Jul 08, 2026
Your one-stop shop as you prep for draft season, including rankings, projections and analysis.
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Jul 08, 2026
Fantasy football rankings for the upcoming season, for PPR leagues, as well as IDP and dynasty setups.
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Jul 08, 2026
U.S. fans expected more out of the USMNT's expensive, famous coach at the World Cup, but there was one problem: the players.
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Jul 08, 2026
The latest updates on the NBA biggest free agents, and what next for Lakers, Bucks and others after major moves.
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Jul 08, 2026
Big year for Luther Burden III? Step forward for Calen Bullock? Opportunity for Nic Scourton to step up? And Ashton Jeanty delivering on expectations in Year 2?
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Jul 08, 2026
Who are the best edge rushers in the NFL right now? Evaluators around the league ranked the top 10 in our annual position-by-position series.
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Jul 08, 2026
MIchael Mizrachi was among several notable players to avoid elimination on Day 2ABC of the 2026 WSOP main event.
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Jul 08, 2026
Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition as we have our final eight teams of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Jul 08, 2026
Paris Saint-Germain, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are vying for the signature of USMNT and Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Jul 08, 2026
On a day when Major League Baseball unveiled a list of All-Star replacements that did not include Zack Wheeler, the annoyed 36-year-old righty tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Tuesday.
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Jul 08, 2026
St. Brown proposed aboard a flower-lined yacht, with the couple sharing the news on social media.
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Jul 08, 2026
The Warriors will not match the three-year, $30 million offer sheet for reserve center Quinten Post, allowing the restricted free agent to join the Grizzlies.
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Jul 08, 2026
Tyler Tolbert of the Royals tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, reaching the mark with an infield single in a 16-12 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.
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Jul 08, 2026
Jayson Tatum reflected on the "abrupt ending" of his longtime partnership with Jaylen Brown while appreciating what the pair accomplished together.
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Jul 08, 2026
In a 6-4 loss to the Rays on Tuesday night, the Yankees whiffed 17 times to become the first team in American League history to hit that mark in consecutive nine-inning games.
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Jul 07, 2026
Switzerland continue to write World Cup history after eliminating Colombia and will aim for another memorable achievement against Argentina in the quarterfinals.
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Jul 07, 2026
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including Donovan Mitchell agreeing to an extension with the Cavs.
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Jul 07, 2026
The Washington Wizards are bringing back veteran Khris Middleton on a three-year, $17.6 million contract via a sign-and-trade deal, his agent told ESPN's Shams Charania.
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Jul 07, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn, in his first season with the franchise, made history Tuesday night, setting a club record by driving in 10 runs on three home runs in a convincing 12-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park.
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Jul 07, 2026
The fighting behind the scenes between the Big 12 and Texas Tech, and the NFL's ultimate decision of denial.
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Jul 07, 2026
Even with the change at QB, the Red Raiders are the team to beat, but contenders are out there.
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Jul 07, 2026
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.
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Jul 07, 2026
The English companies that claim they first conceived the idea of a world golf league are seeking between $210 million and $630 million in damages, according to court records.
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Jul 07, 2026
Switzerland manager Murat Yakin expressed his delight at breaking the country's penalty "curse" after beating Colombia in a shootout Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup.
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Jul 07, 2026
The Pistons are trading Caris LeVert and two second-round picks to the Bucks for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris, sources told ESPN.
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Jul 07, 2026
Argentina's unbelievable comeback win over Egypt on Tuesday was all down to Lionel Messi, who is seemingly dragging his team to another final.
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Jul 07, 2026
Argentina muscled their way past Egypt in a game that had everything: Messi magic, VAR drama, underdog brilliance and another unforgettable World Cup moment.
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Jul 07, 2026
From contenders acing 2026 to surprise performances to first-half failures, we take a look at every club's performance so far.
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Jul 07, 2026
It's a clash of firepower in this Wimbledon semifinal. Is it finally Muchova's time -- or will Gauff's experience pay off?
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Jul 07, 2026
Which reserves will join the 10 starters at the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago?
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