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Feb 05, 2026

2026 NFL Honors: Who won the league's biggest awards?
Here are all the winners from Thursday's NFL Honors ceremony in San Francisco.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

?? Faces of the Games: U.S. Olympians to watch
On Friday, the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics will kick off. From Lindsey Vonn to Amber Glenn, here are the athletes you'll want to know.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Brees, Fitzgerald make Hall of Fame in first year
The Pro Football Hall of Fame will welcome five into its 2026 class, including Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald - who both were in their first year of eligibility - as well as Adam Vinatieri, Luke Kuechly and Roger Craig.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Sources: Eyeing NCAA return, Bailey to visit GCU
Amari Bailey, who is seeking to become the first player to return to college basketball after playing in NBA games, has set up his first official recruiting visit to Grand Canyon University, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame: Meet the new members
The 2026 Hall of Fame class was announced during the NFL Honors ceremony on in San Francisco.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Cowboys picked to play in NFL's first game in Rio
The Cowboys will play in the NFL's first regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro against a TBD opponent at historic Maracana Stadium.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Doc: Clase accused of rigged pitches in 48 games
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase is accused of throwing suspect pitches to benefit bettors in at least 48 games over two years, significantly more than was initially revealed by prosecutors, according to a court document.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Jets DT Phillips: Glenn inherited 'cancerous' group
Jets DT Harrison Phillips said it has been difficult for the team to get over the franchise's losing culture, saying first-year coach Aaron Glenn inherited a "cancerous" group.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Saudi league warns Ronaldo over transfer protest
Cristiano Ronaldo was told by the Saudi Pro League that "no individual -- however significant -- determines decisions beyond their own club" amid a dispute over transfer spending.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

SEC's Sankey backs NCAA in affidavit vs. Bediako
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey filed an affidavit Thursday emphatically arguing that not upholding NCAA eligibility rules "fuels disruption" on the college sports landscape.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Trump signs law that withholds U.S. WADA dues
A provision for the U.S. to withhold its annual dues to WADA is now law until the organization takes steps to address the country's accusations that it's beholden to Chinese influence.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stack up ahead of trade deadline
Which players are under the most pressure and where all 30 teams rank a day before the Thursday trade deadline.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

No Spanish? No problem: Bad Bunny promises a party at halftime
Ahead of Sunday's halftime show, Bad Bunny reassured fans that his performance is meant to be felt, not translated.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Men's Power Rankings: A static top 5 (for now), but big rises (Kansas) and drops (Gonzaga, BYU) elsewhere
An upcoming week of tough matchups could result in a shakeup of teams at the top of the rankings.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Women's Power Rankings: Can Texas exact revenge and snap LSU's win streak?
The Tigers seek to sweep a key series in the SEC, but the Longhorns look to avenge their loss in Baton Rouge from last month.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Who you calling old? At the 2026 Olympics, age is just a number
Lindsey Vonn, Nick Goepper, Gus Kenworthy and Maddy Schaffrick are in their golden years at the 2026 Olympics. Just don't call them old.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

How Laila Edwards carved her own path as USA Hockey's first Black player
Laila Edwards, a standout at Wisconsin, is ready for her Olympic debut as USA Hockey's first Black player.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Go big or go home: Super Bowl LX's most outrageous menu items
From a bone-in "Hammer" burger to a frozen Irish coffee float, this year's game-day eats are as grand as the stage itself.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Bulls aim to exit NBA's 'middle' with busy deadline
After an uncommonly active trade deadline, Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas said the franchise is "not satisfied" with being mediocre in a shift in tone from previous years.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Draymond remains with Warriors past deadline
Draymond Green will remain with Golden State past Thursday's trade deadline as the Warriors believe he fits well with the newly acquired Kristaps Porzingis.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Sources: Thomas free agent after Nets cut him
The Nets released guard Cam Thomas, allowing him to enter free agency and sign with any other team, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Making sense of NBA trade deadline week: We picked the real winners and losers
After a wild week of superstar movement, Zach Kram unveils his winners and losers of the NBA trade deadline.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Nine NBA trade season questions: What's next for Giannis? Did the Lakers improve?
NBA insiders weigh in on nine pressing questions coming out of the 2026 trade deadline.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Bracketology watch guide: A new-look top 16, plus big Thursday night AQ games
Upsets switch up the top 16, the WCC makes waves plus big AQ games ahead of Friday's Bracketology update.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Super Bowl LX betting buzz: Bettor places $1,000 MVP wagers on Super Bowl kickers
Multiple sportsbooks have reported taking MVP wagers on longshots, including a variety of Seahawks defenders.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Sixty bets for Super Bowl LX
We navigated the thousands of bets being offered for Super Bowl LX and narrowed it down to our 60 favorite from 10 different categories.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Seahawks 'fully expect' Emmanwori to play in SB
The Seahawks "fully expect" Nick Emmanwori to play in Super Bowl LX after he left practice yesterday with an ankle injury, coach Mike Macdonald said Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

49ers are Rams' opponent for 1st Australia game
The 49ers will be the Rams' opponent for the first NFL regular-season game in Melbourne, Australia, during the 2026 season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Ex-Patriots call 'bullcrap' on Brady's SB stance
Tom Brady said he doesn't have a "dog in the fight" in this year's Super Bowl, and his former New England Patriots teammates are calling "bullcrap."

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Sources: Skubal wins arbitration, to make $32M
Two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case over the Tigers and will make $32 million this year, sources told ESPN, giving the ace $13 million more than Detroit offered.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Sources: Knicks acquiring PG Alvarado from Pels
The Knicks are acquiring guard Jose Alvarado from the Pelicans in exchange for Dalen Terry, two second-round picks and cash, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Sources: Clippers trading center Zubac to Pacers
The Clippers are trading center Ivica Zubac to the Pacers in exchange for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, Indiana's protected 2026 first-round pick and unprotected 2029 first-round pick

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Why did the Wizards and Jazz trade for All-Stars now? They're already thinking about 2027
Anthony Davis to ... Washington? Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah?! What are these two lottery teams planning?

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

AD is a Wizard?! Grading the shocking trade -- and why one team came out on top
Anthony Davis joins Washington in an eight-player trade. Kevin Pelton breaks down what's next for the Wizards and the Mavericks.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Ex-Patriots call 'bull crap' on Brady's SB stance
Tom Brady said he doesn't have a "dog in the fight" in this year's Super Bowl, and his former New England Patriots teammates are calling "bull crap."

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

McMorris to miss big air event after hard crash
Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris has withdrawn from the big air qualifier at the Milan Cortina Olympics less than 24 hours after a hard crash that resulted in a brief trip to the hospital.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Lakers acquire Kennard from Hawks, sources say
The Lakers have acquired guard Luke Kennard from the Hawks in exchange for guard Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Sources: Dosunmu to Wolves in latest Bulls trade
The Timberwolves have acquired guard Ayo Dosunmu in a four-player trade with the Bulls, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Sources: Bucks to keep Giannis through deadline
The Milwaukee Bucks have indicated to teams that they are keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo through the trade deadline and have started making other trades.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

High school stories of 11 Super Bowl stars -- and two coaches
Find out what Sam Darnold, Drake Maye, Cooper Kupp, TreVeyon Henderson and others were like before the NFL.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

From AD and Harden to JJJ and Vucevic: Fantasy reaction to the latest NBA trades
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody provide fantasy reactions as trades go down leading up to Thursday's NBA trade deadline.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

From AD and Harden to Zubac and Vucevic: Fantasy reaction to the latest NBA trades
Andre Snellings and Eric Moody provide fantasy reactions as trades go down leading up to Thursday's NBA trade deadline.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Team USA's Laila Edwards ready to make Olympic hockey history
Laila Edwards, a standout at Wisconsin, is ready for her Olympic debut as USA Hockey's first Black player.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

UGA's Seymour charged with damaging property
Georgia DT London Seymour, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Seymour, was arrested Jan. 29 after he and three other men allegedly caused damage to 11 doors in two UGA dormitories on Dec. 5-6.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

'We're poor': Sampson bemoans UH's low budget
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said his top-10 team can't sign more recruits because the school's athletic department is "very poor."

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

? Olney and Passan's MLB offseason lessons
From more outrage over MLB's top spenders to what to make of deals that never happened, here's what we learned this winter.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Sources: Bucks not pressured to trade Giannis
The Bucks don't feel the pressure to move Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday, team sources told ESPN hours ahead of the NBA's trade deadline.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Power Rankings: A static top 5 (for now), but big rises (Kansas) and drops (Gonzaga, BYU) elsewhere
An upcoming week of tough matchups could result in a shakeup of teams at the top of the rankings.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

The Faces of the Games: 32 U.S. Olympians to watch
On Friday, the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics will kick off. From Lindsey Vonn to Amber Glenn, here are the athletes you'll want to know.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Barnwell's annual Super Bowl opus: We size up every facet of Seahawks-Patriots and pick the winner
Can Drake Maye hit enough big plays? Which Sam Darnold will show up? And will defense define this Super Bowl matchup? Let's go deep on Seahawks-Patriots.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Re-ranking the Premier League: Who's up? Who's down?
Man United are finally good, somehow Arsenal got even better, and what happened to Crystal Palace?

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Wrexham have Premier League in sight, just five years after Reynolds and Mac takeover
Feb. 9 marks five years since Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac completed their Wrexham takeover and already, they're on track for promotion to the Premier League.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Power Rankings: Can Texas exact revenge and snap LSU's win streak?
The Tigers seek to sweep a key series in the SEC, but the Longhorns look to avenge their loss in Baton Rouge from last month.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Each Premier League team reranked: Man United are good now, and Arsenal get even better
Let's rank all 20 Premier League teams again: Man United are finally good, somehow Arsenal gets even better, and what happened to Crystal Palace?

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Power Rankings: Will Arizona, UConn, Michigan, Duke stay top 5 after this week?
An upcoming week of tough matchups could result in a shakeup of teams at the top of the rankings.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

NBA trade buzz: Live updates and intel on deadline day
Kristaps Porzingis is headed to the Warriors, and Giannis is not. Catch up on what we're hearing from insiders before the 3 p.m. ET deadline.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Barça, Madrid linked with Tottenham's Romero
Barcelona and Real Madrid reportedly eye Tottenham's Cristian Romero. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Ranking the top 10 prospects in all 30 MLB farm systems
Who is rising in every major league farm system? Kiley McDaniel digs in.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Olney and Passan's MLB offseason lessons -- and what they mean for baseball's future
From more outrage over MLB's top spenders to what to make of deals that never happened, here's what we learned this winter.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

NHL Awards Watch: Kucherov gaining on MacKinnon for MVP?
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races as some new names have entered the conversation for the Hart and Vezina.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

12 teams that improved their 2026 CFP chances with their roster moves
With signing day closing many team's personnel moves, we look at the teams ready to make long postseason runs.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

BYU coach hurt by another anti-Mormon chant
BYU coach Kevin Young shared his disappointment over the anti-Mormon chants that could be heard from the Oklahoma State student section during the No. 16 Cougars' upset loss to the Cowboys.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Virus wave delays Finland-Canada hockey opener
The Finland women's hockey team had its opening game against Canada postponed due to a stomach virus depleting the roster.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Men's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Stevenson moves up, shakes up the top 10
Shakur Stevenson's victory over Teofimo Lopez Jr. vaulted him up the list, but just how high did he climb? Here are the latest ESPN pound-for-pound rankings.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Wetzel: Standing on the brink of anything-goes NCAA eligibility
By not controlling who is eligible, the NCAA is losing the ability to function as an organizing athletic body.

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Feb 05, 2026

Super Bowl LX: Seahawks-Patriots marks latest rematch in big game
This year marks the 10th different repeat Super Bowl matchup and the fourth the New England Patriots are involved in themselves.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

An epic halftime and Manning's farewell: Revisiting Levi's Stadium's last Super Bowl
Cam Newton vs. Peyton Manning was among the notable items from the last time the Bay Area hosted the big game.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Ghostbusters: Back Sam Darnold, Seahawks to exorcise some demons in Super Bowl LX
Liz Loza advises not to underestimate the revenge factor as Seattle faces its New England demons.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Sixty bets for Super Bowl 60
We navigated the thousands of bets being offered for Super Bowl LX and narrowed it down to our 60 favorite from 10 different categories.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Who makes Mike Macdonald's defense so good? Seahawks to watch in Super Bowl LX
Devon Witherspoon, DeMarcus Lawrence and Nick Emmanwori are crucial players on Seattle's defense.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Who has the edge in Seahawks-Patriots? Barnwell previews every possible angle of Super Bowl LX
Can Drake Maye hit enough big plays? Which Sam Darnold will show up? And will defense define this Super Bowl matchup? Let's go deep on Seahawks-Patriots.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Sterling in Napoli talks after ending Chelsea contract
Raheem Sterling is in talks to join Napoli, while Barcelona and Real Madrid eye Tottenham's Cristian Romero. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Portland, led by injured coach, stuns No. 6 Zags
Portland pulled off one of the biggest upsets in school history Wednesday night, an 87-80 stunner over No. 6 Gonzaga that came just days after coach Shantay Legans tore his Achilles in practice.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Portland, led by injured HC, stuns No. 6 Gonzaga
Portland pulled off one of the biggest upsets in school history Wednesday night, an 87-80 stunner over No. 6 Gonzaga that came just days after coach Shantay Legans tore his Achilles in practice.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Grading every NBA trade: Which teams have fared best?
The Cavaliers, Celtics, Hawks, Mavericks and Warriors are among the teams that have made trades. We're grading every deal.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Huskies' Williams got 'bad advice' on near transfer
Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. said Wednesday his short-lived decision to leave the Huskies was a mistake that resulted from "really bad advice."

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Izzo threatens to bench Fears after critical tech
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo called out star guard Jeremy Fears after he was accused of employ dirty tactics for the second straight game, this time earning a critical technical foul in a 76-73 loss to Minnesota.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Sources: Dubs deal Kuminga, Hield for Porzingis
The Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, sources told ESPN, unofficially putting an end to Golden State's pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

AD is a Wizard?! Grading the trade and who came out on top
Kevin Pelton breaks down what's next for the Wizards and the Mavericks.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Road to $1M paydays: How WNBA salaries evolved with each CBA
For the first time, a $1 million base salary is expected in the new WNBA CBA, and the cap could see a 230% increase.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Bracketology: The good, and the less good, about Illinois' recent success
The Fighting Illini are the top 2-seed -- with plenty of time this season to move further up the board.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Bracketology: Duke returns to top 16, Princeton suffers biggest slide
The Blue Devils, up one line to a No. 4 seed, have won 13 straight games and sit atop the ACC.

ESPN Sports
Feb 05, 2026

Ryan Preece overcomes sleet, cautions to win The Clash
Ryan Preece is the winner of NASCAR's season-opening exhibition, The Clash.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

NCAA denies appeal for Ole Miss QB Chambliss
The NCAA has denied Ole Miss' appeal for Trinidad Chambliss' sixth-year eligibility waiver, which will direct his fight to play college football in 2026 to state court.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Sources: Tigers land Valdez for 3 years, $115M
Framber Valdez and the Tigers are in agreement on a three-year, $115 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, the highest average annual value ever for a left-handed pitcher.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Badgers' Fickell asked to forgo 1-year extension
Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell, at his request, was not among the coaches to receive a customary one-year extension from the school's athletic board.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Grab your popcorn -- it's Man City vs. Arsenal for the Carabao Cup, and maybe more
Man City's win in the Carabao Cup semis sets the stage for a final vs. Arsenal, and a potentially thrilling end to the season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Canadian snowboarder McMorris stretchered off
Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris, a three-time bronze medalist, crashed during big air training at the Winter Olympics and was taken off the course on a stretcher.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Mayweather sues Showtime; owed 'at least' $340M
Floyd Maywewather Jr. has sued Showtime, claiming fraud and conspiracy, and is seeking "hundreds of millions of dollars in misappropriated funds and damages."

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Penix vows he'll never fold in face of pressure
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. wrote a post Wednesday on Instagram addressing how he has battled the odds and those who have doubted him.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Top NHL prospect McKenna charged with assault
Penn State forward Gavin McKenna, a top NHL prospect, has been charged with felony aggravated assault and other counts, according to Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court documents.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Sources: Lonzo to become free agent after trade
The Jazz have acquired Lonzo Ball in a three-team trade with the Cavaliers and Hawks but are expected to waive the veteran guard and allow him to become a free agent, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

NHL trade grades: Who comes out ahead in Artemi Panarin trade?
Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

How the Wizards and Jazz jumped the line in free agency with big trades
Why did the Wizards and Jazz trade for All-Stars now? They're already thinking about 2027.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Super Bowl squares: Printable grid for your Patriots-Seahawks party
Print out the 2026 Super Bowl squares grid and get everyone involved.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

How James Franklin raided Penn State's class and jump-started Virginia Tech recruiting
In a sprint to the early signing period, Franklin gutted his former school and brought life to the Hokies.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Rangers' Panarin traded to Kings, gets extension
The Rangers on Wednesday traded forward Artemi Panarin to the Kings, who gave him a two-year, $22 million extension.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Sources: Paul lands with Raptors in 3-team trade
Chris Paul, a 12-time NBA All-Star, has landed with the Raptors amid a three-team trade involving the Clippers and the Nets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Sources: Jazz acquire Lonzo, trade away Landale
The Jazz acquired Lonzo Ball from the Cavaliers and also traded Jock Landale to the Hawks, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Feb 04, 2026

Sources: Bulls trade White, Conley to Hornets
The Bulls continued to overhaul their roster, sending guards Coby White and Mike Conley to the Hornets for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and three-second round picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

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