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Apr 24, 2026

With Tiger out, Furyk leads U.S. Ryder Cup team
Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland, taking the role again after Tiger Woods removed himself from consideration earlier this month.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Top 10 WNBA free agent moves: Which players will have the biggest fantasy upgrade?
Catch up on a busy WNBA offseason at a glance with the most impactful signings and trades in fantasy women's basketball.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Michigan lands 7-foot-2 Cincinnati transfer Thiam
Cincinnati transfer Moustapha Thiam, one of the best available players left in the portal, has committed to Michigan, he told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Round 1 is over ... so let's predict Rounds 2-3: Miller's quick-turn NFL mock draft for Day 2
Where will the best players still on the board land on Friday? We project the next 68 picks of the NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

How bad is it in Boston? Are the Yankees that much better? What we learned from New York's rivalry sweep
It's early, but we saw two very different teams at Fenway Park this week.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

How Rams quietly zeroed in on Ty Simpson in the draft -- and kept it a secret
While the Rams always try to mute their plans, they found that process magnified when it came to the quarterback position.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Answering big questions from Round 1 of the draft
What were the best, worst picks? Which trades stood out? And what can we expect on Day 2?

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Alcaraz (wrist) won't defend French Open title
Two-time defending French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz won't attempt to defend his title due to a wrist injury.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

?? NFL draft trade grades: Assessing Round 1
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including three deals by the Bills.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Love favored for ROY, followed by Tate, Mendoza
New Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love is the favorite to win offensive rookie of the year ahead of Carnell Tate and Fernando Mendoza. Jets defensive end David Bailey leads the odds for defensive rookie of the year.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Peterson enters NBA draft after one season at KU
Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson is entering the 2026 NBA draft, where he is expected to be one of the top picks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Previewing all four games, with key stats, players, schedule
The action begins this weekend with the top eight teams squaring off, with all games available on the ESPN App.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

?? NFL draft trade grades: Assessing Round 1 swaps
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including three deals by the Bills.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Prestianni banned for anti-gay slur to Vini Jr.
UEFA on Friday handed Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni a six-match ban for anti-gay conduct towards Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior during their Champions League match in February.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Report: With Tiger out, Furyk to be Ryder captain
Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland, taking the role again after Tiger Woods removed himself from consideration earlier this month, according to The Associated Press.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Shiver: U-M didn't protect me enough from Moore
Former Michigan football staffer Paige Shiver characterized her relationship with Sherrone Moore as an "open secret" within the athletic department and said those in leadership didn't do enough to protect her from the former Wolverines coach.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Answering big questions off Round 1 of the NFL draft: What were the best (and worst) picks of the night?
What were the best and worst picks of Round 1? Which trades really stood out? And what can we expect going into Day 2?

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Vrabel: Confident in Patriots during draft absence
Mike Vrabel said he is confident that the Patriots will have a successful draft during his absence Saturday, when he will start seeking counseling after multiple media outlets posted photos of the coach with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Are the Yankees this good? Are the Red Sox this bad? What we learned from New York's rivalry sweep
It's early, but we saw two very different teams at Fenway Park this week.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Will the real Pete Crow-Armstrong please stand up?
We've seen PCA play like an MVP. And we've seen PCA struggle. When will the Cubs' young star put it all together again?

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Showing Jeremiyah some Love? Three bets to make on top of this year's rookie class
Three bets to make following the drafting of two potential franchise stars in the NFL draft in the first three picks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Biggest strength, weakness for the top 25 teams
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Spring football games: Previewing Indiana, Notre Dame, Penn State and others
With 11 spring games this week, here's a top storyline, a position of intrigue and a player to watch for each team.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

The best team fits for Day 2: Solak finds 10 matches that need to happen
Anthony Hill Jr. to the Cowboys? Avieon Terrell to the Bengals? Here are some fits that make too much sense.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Fantasy outlook for Love, Tate, other first-rounders
Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of early-round rookies from the NFL draft and provide initial 2026 projections.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Once locks, which USMNT players have their World Cup spots in jeopardy?
There are many players who will undoubtedly play for the United States at the 2026 World Cup. But some players who were locks in the past, are now set to probably miss out.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

First-month grades for all 16 NWSL teams: From an A to F
Is your team acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the NWSL season? We grade them all!

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Murakami hits 50 homers? Rebound ahead for Luzardo? 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 24, 2026

A'ja Wilson? Caitlin Clark? Who to take with the No. 1 fantasy women's hoops pick
You're on the clock with the first pick, who do you take? Here's a look at some of the top-ranked fantasy women's basketball players.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Boxing's key storylines: Mayweather-Pacquiao, Haney's next bout, Spence's return, more
Our experts weigh in on Floyd Mayweather's next bout, Devin Haney's future, Errol Spence Jr.'s return and more.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

How a trade 19 years ago is *still* helping the Thunder and their title hopes
Little did anyone know that on July 11, 2007, a minor trade between the Seattle SuperSonics and the Orlando Magic would change NBA history.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

How the Thunder helped heal Oklahoma City 30 years after unimaginable terror
Since 2008, the Thunder have made a commitment to honor the victims of the 1995 bombing.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Power Rankings: Why Man City became faves and Arsenal dropped
ESPN's Premier League rankings return, as Man City prove their surge over Arsenal wasn't a blip.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

'Panic on the streets of London': How Arsenal, Spurs fans can influence season finale
It's the business end of the season and soccer fans are panicking, but does that impact players on the field?

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Three critical Game 3s on tap for Friday
Here's a preview for all of the games, plus a best bet and a recap of Thursday's contests.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Analysis of every pick in the 2026 NFL draft
Get insights on all 32 teams' draft picks from our NFL Nation reporters.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man United plot move for Spurs' Van de Ven
Manchester United are considering making a move to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Rare playoff dud by Jokic puts Nuggets in 2-1 hole
It was a night to forget for Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who missed 19 of his 26 shots in a blowout Game 3 loss that gave the Timberwolves a 2-1 series lead.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Chiefs: 'Top-5 guy' in CB Delane worth trade up
The Chiefs moved up in the NFL draft Thursday night, acquiring the No. 6 pick from the Browns and using it to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. Cleveland took Spencer Fano at No. 9.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Cowboys 'changed face' of D via Downs, Lawrence
After taking Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 11, thanks to a trade with the Dolphins, the Cowboys selected UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd pick after moving down from No. 20 in a trade with the Eagles.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

McCollum's clutch shot squashes Knicks' late rally
CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, lifting the Hawks to a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series Thursday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

NFL mock draft of Rounds 2-3: Predicting landing spots for available prospects
Where will the best players still on the board land on Day 2? We projected the next 68 picks of the NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Grading NFL draft trades: What to make of every big Round 1 swap
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including three deals by the Bills.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

2026 NFL draft: Fantasy football outlook for Love, Tate, other first-rounders
Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of early-round rookies from the NFL draft and provide initial 2026 projections.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Big winners, losers and value picks of Round 1: Kiper on a wild start to the NFL draft
Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, sizing up moves like the Makai Lemon, Caleb Downs and Ty Simpson picks.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Bucs draft Bain, confident in former Miami star
The Buccaneers selected Rueben Bain Jr. with the 15th pick in the NFL draft, less than two weeks after news surfaced that the ex-Miami star was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of a passenger in 2024.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Host Steelers draft Iheanachor to boost O-line
With the 21st pick, the Steelers drafted offensive tackle Max Iheanachor from Arizona State.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Jets pick 3 players from CFP teams in 1st round
The Jets selected three players in the first round Thursday night -- DE David Bailey at No. 2, TE Kenyon Sadiq at 16 and WR Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Jets refuel, pick DE Bailey, TE Sadiq, WR Cooper
The Jets selected three players in the first round Thursday night -- DE David Bailey at No. 2, TE Kenyon Sadiq at 16 and WR Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Love to Cards, highest-drafted RB since Saquon
The Cardinals selected former Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love with the third pick in the NFL draft, making him the highest-drafted RB since Saquon Barkley went No. 2 in 2018.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Vikings pick DT Banks at 18 despite foot injury
The Vikings made one of the boldest and riskiest selections Thursday in the first round of the NFL draft, choosing Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks at No. 18 overall.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Rams take Simpson, note 'this is Matthew's team'
The Rams selected quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, though coach Sean McVay made it clear: "This is Matthew's team."

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Schlittler: Heckling 'not too bad' in win at Fenway
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler said he didn't face the type of abuse he was subjected to online in his first appearance against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

McCollum sparks Hawks again with late jumper
CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, lifting the Hawks to a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series Thursday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Giants thrilled with picks: 'Couldn't do any better'
The New York Giants addressed both sides of the ball Thursday in the first round of the NFL draft, selecting Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth pick and then taking Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Grading NFL draft trades: Taking a look at all of the big Round 1 swaps
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including three deals by the Bills.

ESPN Sports
Apr 24, 2026

Miller, Reid and Yates answer Round 1 questions: Perfect picks, reaches and shocking moves
What were the best and worst picks? Which trades really stood out? And what can we expect going into Day 2?

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

East playoff takeaways: Hawks take series lead, Raptors fight back
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Cowboys trade up for Downs, then pick Lawrence
The Cowboys traded up one spot to the No. 11 pick and selected Ohio State safety Caleb Downs.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Amid Brown buzz, Eagles trade up for WR Lemon
The Eagles made a trade with the division rival Cowboys on Thursday night, selecting USC wide receiver Makai Lemon with the No. 20 pick.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

? NFL draft superlatives: Standouts from Night 1
The 2026 NFL draft picks can be compared by any number of statistical categories. Here are some of the more subjective superlatives from the event.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Jets boost defense with Bailey, offense with Sadiq
The Jets opted for production over potential, selecting Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey with the second pick Thursday night in the NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

McCollum clutch again as Knicks face 2-1 deficit
CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, leading the Hawks to a 2-1 lead over the Knicks in their first-round playoff series on Thursday night.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Rams take Simpson as likely Stafford successor
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Rams coach Sean McVay told Matthew Stafford earlier Thursday of the team's plan to take Ty Simpson at No. 13.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Open to work no more: Mendoza celebrates with a LinkedIn post after taken at No. 1
The new Las Vegas Raiders quarterback is frequently active on the platform and has posted about multiple career milestones.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Giants draft Reese at No. 5, then Mauigoa at 10
The New York Giants addressed both sides of the ball Thursday in the first round of the NFL draft, selecting Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth pick and then taking Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Flyers winning the East? Sabres cooked? Judging early Stanley Cup playoff overreactions
The hot takes are flying after the opening games. We hand down a verdict on all of them.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Grading NFL draft trades: Taking a look at the Cowboys' two first-round swaps
We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including two Dallas Cowboys trades.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Pick-by-pick takes on Round 1 of the NFL draft: How prospects fit with their new teams
Here's our NFL Nation reporters' look at the biggest questions for each Round 1 pick and how every player fits with his new team.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Jets pick Bailey over Reese with No. 2 draft pick
The Jets opted for production over potential, selecting Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey with the second pick Thursday night in the NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Love to Cards at No. 3; earliest RB since Saquon
The Cardinals selected former Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love with the third pick in the NFL draft, making him the highest-drafted RB since Saquon Barkley went No. 2 in 2018.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Chiefs move up to No. 6, use pick on CB Delane
The Kansas City Chiefs moved up in the NFL draft Thursday night, acquiring the No. 6 pick from the Cleveland Browns and using it to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

?? Drafted in drip: Best outfits from the NFL draft
The stars stepped out in their best suits ahead of hearing their names called in the 2026 NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Schwarber: Phillies 'fighting' despite 9-game skid
The flailing Phillies fought Thursday but after a ninth straight loss, Philadelphia was reduced to searching for the positives in another negative result.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Vrabel: Confident in Pats during draft absence
Mike Vrabel said he is confident that the Patriots will have a successful draft during his absence Saturday, when he will start seeking counseling after multiple media outlets posted photos of the coach with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

2026 NFL draft: Fantasy football outlook for Jeremiyah Love, other first-rounders
Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of early-round rookies from the NFL draft and provide initial 2026 projections.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Follow along in ESPN's Draftcast: Analysis for every pick
See every pick in the 2026 NFL draft, including what each prospect brings and how he fits with his new team.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

'Ecstatic' Mendoza goes to Raiders with top pick
The Raiders made it official Thursday night at the NFL draft, taking former Indiana star Fernando Mendoza.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Pros and cons of every pick in Round 1: How each player fits with his new team
Here's our NFL Nation reporters' look at the biggest questions for each Round 1 pick and how every player fits with his new team.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

What can the Raiders do to set No. 1 pick QB Fernando Mendoza up for success in Year 1?
From the coaching staff to the roster, here's how the Raiders can develop Fernando Mendoza.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Critical Game 3s on tap
Here's a preview for all of Thursday's games, plus a best bet and a recap of Wednesday's thrillers.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Top prospects at every position from Kiper, Miller, Reid and Yates
Our analysts give their top-fives, plus their combined overall top-10 ranking for the 2026 class.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Tracking every single trade in the 2026 NFL draft
We're following every trade made during the NFL draft, from Round 1 all the way through the end of Round 7.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Source: Cowboys' Pickens to sign franchise tag
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is signing his franchise tender Thursday, a day after the team said it would not be negotiating a long-term contract with him this year, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Autographed Jordan card sells for record $4.25M
An on-card autographed 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Michael Jordan card, with a jersey swatch embedded from the 1992 NBA All-Star Game, has sold privately via Goldin Auctions for $4.25 million.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Lakers' Reaves upgraded to questionable for G3
Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who hasn't been sidelined since straining his left oblique on April 2, has been upgraded to questionable for Game 3, while Rockets star Kevin Durant is questionable with a sprained left ankle.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Poll: Oregon's Dante Moore the early QB favorite for 2027 draft
ESPN polled 10 NFL scouts for their way-too-early top three quarterback projections for the 2027 class.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Drafted in drip: Looking at the best outfits from the 2026 NFL draft
The stars stepped out in their best suits ahead of hearing their names called in the 2026 NFL draft.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

2026 NBA draft lottery: Everything you need to know
The 2026 NBA draft lottery will happen May 10, with 14 teams having a chance at the No. 1 pick. Here are the full details.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

NBA draft order: Where all 60 picks stand ahead of the lottery
Where does the NBA draft order stand ahead of next month's lottery? We have you covered.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Jarrell Miller and a viral toupee-fueled comeback
Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller waited 15 years for the world to know him. He could never have imagined how that moment would arrive as he fights for a title shot.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Women's pound-for-pound rankings: Baumgardner closes in on top 5 with win
Alycia Baumgardner kept her titles and moved up in the rankings. Here's the latest women's pound-for-pound list.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

WC final tickets listed on FIFA resale at over $2M
FIFA's resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Sources: Bucks finalizing deal to hire Jenkins
The Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to hire Taylor Jenkins as the franchise's new head coach, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

OKC's Williams has Grade 1 strain, week-to-week
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams sustained a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and will be reevaluated on a weekly basis, the team announced on Thursday.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

NABC: NCAA eligibility talks must include coaches
Craig Robinson, executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, says talks and the timing of changes to NCAA player eligibility rules must include coaches.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Another loss: Mets lose Lindor 'for quite a bit'
After ending their 12-game losing streak, the Mets suffered another loss Thursday, with shortstop Francisco Lindor landing on the 10-day IL with a left calf strain.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

'We're just getting going': Is Spire Motorsports NASCAR's next great team?
Spire Motorsports was once seen as an underfunded pretender, but with new backers and young talents, it has become NASCAR's biggest up-and-coming team.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

The Knicks' KAT quagmire: Is he declining, underutilized ... or something worse?
KAT's fit and future are constant pressure points in New York. But for now, the Knicks' playoff run hinges on his game-changing versatility.

ESPN Sports
Apr 23, 2026

Schrager projects all 32 first-round picks: Four huge trades dominate his final NFL mock draft
Could teams jump all around Round 1? Here's what Peter Schrager is hearing and predicting.

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