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Feb 19, 2026

Top moments: United States wins gold medal game over Canada in overtime
Team USA gets its third Olympic gold in women's ice hockey. Here are the goals and top moments.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

How Premier League clubs look to U.S. to fund big-money signings
With tighter financial regulations and rules on sponsors, clubs need new ways to raise cash.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: USA's women's hockey glory; skaters go for gold
Thursday was headlined by the U.S. facing Canada and a number of figure skater with medal hopes.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Golden goal: Keller, U.S. women top Canada in OT
Megan Keller scored the golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime as the United States women's hockey team won Olympic gold after beating archrival Canada 2-1.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

2 UGA players charged with speeding at max limits
Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested on misdemeanor charges of speeding at maximum limits and other traffic-related charges.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Sources: MRI on Curry's knee comes back clean
Warriors star Stephen Curry had another MRI on his bothersome right knee in the past 24 hours that came back clean, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, but persistent pain and swelling have not allowed him to return to the court.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Canada holds 1-0 lead in the third: Live updates from USA-Canada women's hockey gold medal game
The two juggernauts battle it out for the ultimate glory. Follow along live for goals and top moments.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Suns owner bashes tanking as 'done by losers'
Suns owner Mat Ishbia sounded off on the issue of tanking in the NBA, calling it a "losing behavior done by losers" and "much worse than any prop bet scandal."

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Eagles All-Pro RT Johnson to return for '26 season
Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson confirmed to ESPN on Thursday that he will be returning for a 14th season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Hornets' Ball OK to play day after car accident
Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball is not listed on the team's injury report and is expected to play Thursday night against the Rockets, one day after being involved in a two-car crash.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Indiana passes bill to lure Bears from Chicago
The Bears' search for a new home took a "meaningful step" forward on Thursday, opening the door for the storied franchise to leave Illinois to potentially build a new, domed stadium in Indiana.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Stolz's bid for four golds ends with 1500m silver
American speedskater Jordan Stolz's bid for a third gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics came up short with a loss to China's Ning Zhongyan in the 1,500 meters.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Premier League teams look to U.S. to raise transfer funds
With tighter financial regulations and rules on sponsors, clubs need new ways to raise cash.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Is it happening again? Arsenal's stumble in title race follows familiar pattern
Arsenal's Premier League championship charge suffered yet another wobble on Wednesday, leaving many Gunners fans to wonder: "Is it happening again?"

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

'Shoresy' hits the road with NHL superstars
The creator of the Hulu hit kept a diary of the live tour. He shares it ahead of the Season 5 U.S. debut.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

What you need to know about college football's next top prospects
It's recruiting season for the 2027 class. The QB market is wide open while playoff teams are out to flip five-stars.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Who can you count on to play the most down the stretch?
The best ability is availability, and while some stars are shut down, here are those who will be out there.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Don't be surprised if ... Tyrese Maxey is top points scorer
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum and more.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Betting buzz: Seahawks tied with 10 others for highest win total
The champion Seahawks are among 11 teams whose win total opened at 10.5, the highest number on the board.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

One proposal fixes the NBA's tanking problem: Turning losses into wins
The league has a problem, but there's a clear solution to consider. Let us explain.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

The NBA's 10 biggest offseason questions: Why this summer could get wild
How will teams such as the Lakers, Bucks, Warriors and Knicks attack the offseason? Here's everything Bobby Marks is watching.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Who are MLB's best first basemen? Buster Olney ranks the top 10
Our top-10 rankings continue with a look at baseball's best first basemen, including the A's budding star.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Men's Freshman of the Year contenders: a new-look top 3, Mikel Brown Jr. returns
Darius Acuff Jr. makes a big leap, Mikel Brown Jr. reenters -- and Darryn Peterson plummets down the rankings.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Power Rankings: A 1-2 showdown on tap this weekend!
This weekend's super Saturday slate now includes a matchup between our Nos. 1 and 2 teams.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye move for Bayern's Goretzka
Arsenal are considering making a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

What could the Eagles get back in an A.J. Brown trade? We crafted four offers
Brown could get traded this offseason. Could Buffalo be a good fit? Baltimore? Let's project his market with four offers and a verdict.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

?? Olympic skating costumes: Designs! Drama!
A bull, a building or a matador -- will Team USA's figure skating style win gold at the 2026 Winter Games? Learn more about fashion on the ice now.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Flagg's Mavericks debut jersey sells for $1 million
The jersey worn by Cooper Flagg in the first half of his NBA debut has been sold for $1 million, a record for a collectible of the Mavericks rookie.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia: Picks, predictions, more
Two fighters and two trainers share their analysis and predictions for the Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia title fight.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Nine tips to help you win your league
Nine tips to use during the fantasy baseball season, from trade strategies to how to value rookies and closers

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Men's Bubble Watch: Auburn's fortunes continue to slide after another loss
After suffering its fifth loss in a row, Auburn has some work to do.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

2027 recruiting intel: What you need to know about college football's next top prospects
It's recruiting season for the 2027 class. The QB market is wide open while playoff teams are out to flip five-stars.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

10 storylines that will define the summer: LeBron, Giannis, trade decisions and a loaded draft
How will teams such as the Lakers, Bucks, Warriors and Knicks attack the offseason? Here's everything Bobby Marks is watching.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Here's how the NBA can fix its tanking problem -- and incentivize teams to win
The league has a tanking problem, but there's a clear solution it should consider.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

32 candidates to get cut, traded and passed over this offseason: Names to watch
Let's pick out players who could use a change of scenery for the 2026 season, including David Montgomery.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Our simulated trade market for A.J. Brown: Which teams should be interested in the star WR?
Brown could get traded this offseason. Could Buffalo be a good fit? Baltimore? Let's project his market with four offers and a verdict.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

UCL talking points: PSG's comeback win, Bodø/Glimt surprise Inter, more
The first legs of the UEFA Champions League knockout playoffs are in the books, and we have a lot to review.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

No respite for World Cup fans affected by Trump travel restrictions
Members of the Haitian and Senegalese communities in the U.S. react to President Donald Trump's visa restrictions ahead of the World Cup.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Crosby 'by no means' out of Games, Cooper says
Canada is taking Sidney Crosby's injury "day by day," coach Jon Cooper said, as the team prepares for its Olympic semifinal against Finland.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Peterson's cramping exit draws Self's concern
Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson was limited to just the first three minutes of the second half against Oklahoma State with a cramping issue that coach Bill Self called concerning.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Three A's, a whole lot of B's and one F. Final offseason grades for all 30 teams
Now that spring training is underway, let's hand out offseason report cards for every club.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Buster Olney on MLB's top first basemen: How high does Nick Kurtz rank?
Our top-10 rankings continue with a look at baseball's best first basemen, including the A's budding star.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Humility, charitable foundation keep Larry Fitzgerald grounded after HOF nod
"It's an amazing, amazing thing to be a Hall of Famer, but the light bill still came," Larry Fitzgerald said, keeping life in perspective.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

How Premier League clubs are looking to the U.S. to raise transfer funds
With tighter financial regulations and rules on sponsors coming to the Premier League, clubs need new ways to raise cash. They're looking Stateside.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

What players really think when a new boss arrives midseason
Nedum Onuoha reveals how players tend to react when their club changes its coach in the middle of the season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

What do Barcelona need in transfer market?
Losing top spot in LaLiga has exposed squad issues that must be addressed this summer.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool look to Spurs' Bergvall
Liverpool are considering making a move for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Arizona overcomes Dybantsa's 35, takes out BYU
No. 4 Arizona got back in the win column after back-to-back losses, overcoming AJ Dybantsa's 35-point night to defeat BYU 75-68.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Creighton's Dix stars vs. UConn after mom's death
Josh Dix scored 21 points to lead Creighton to a 91-84 win over No. 5 UConn on Wednesday night, two weeks after his mother died from colon cancer.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Acuff has 49 points, nearly lifts Ark. to 2OT win
Darius Acuff Jr. scored the second-most points in a game this season and had the ball in his hands for the final shot as Arkansas fell to Alabama.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Acuff's 49 nearly carries Arkansas to 2OT win
Darius Acuff Jr. scored the second-most points in a college basketball game this season and had the ball in his hands for the final shot as Arkansas fell to Alabama.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: U.S. women's hockey, Alysa Liu looking for gold and more
Thursday at the Olympics is headlined by the U.S. facing Canada for women's hockey gold and figure skater Alysa Liu looking to snap a 20-year U.S. drought.

ESPN Sports
Feb 19, 2026

Olympic men's hockey daily: Semifinal matchups are set
Find the full schedule, scoring and goaltending leaders and knockout round bracket here.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Bubble Watch: Texas A&M's comeback win keeps tournament hopes alive
Texas A&M sits right on the bubble after comeback victory over Ole Miss.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Bracketology: Will Stanford miss the NCAA tournament again?
Teams with a high NET ranking are typically NCAA tournament locks. So why are the Huskers in the Last Four In?

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Power Rankings: How the Terps returned to the top 16
After riding a four-game losing streak into February, the Terps have turned it around, winning four in a row.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Curry still out for Warriors; Porzingis set to debut
The Golden State Warriors will be without star guard Stephen Curry when they exit the All-Star break on Thursday night against the Boston Celtics and the length of his ongoing absence is unclear.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

No. 5 UConn stumbles in upset loss to Creighton
UConn went cold in the second half and dropped its first home conference loss Wednesday in a 91-84 stunner to Creighton.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

PSG's comeback win, Bodø/Glimt surprise Inter, more
We had a very entertaining week of first leg knockout playoff matches in UEFA Champions League! ESPN FC's writers pick out their highs and lows of the tournament to this point.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Report: Hornets' Ball uninjured after car crash
LaMelo Ball was not injured after being involved in a two-car crash in downtown Charlotte on Wednesday, a source told The Associated Press.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Parker: Fixing Cowboys' D 'day-by-day' process
New Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker says he's taking a "day by day" approach with his defense, which finished last in the NFL in points per game allowed last season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

MLBPA elevates Meyer after Clark's resignation
The Major League Baseball Players Association unanimously elected Bruce Meyer as its interim executive director Wednesday, the union announced.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

?? Team USA's Knight, Bowe get engaged in Milan
Knight and Bowe fell in love at the 2022 Games in Beijing and have brought their Olympic love story full circle.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

'Just relief': U.S. survives OT thriller to reach semis
The U.S. men are moving on to the semifinals at the Olympics thanks to Quinn Hughes, after needing extra hockey to get through the quarterfinals Wednesday against Sweden.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Fly high, free bird! Postgame takeaways, grades and more from Team USA's OT thriller
The victory over Sweden puts the U.S. into the Olympic semifinals against Slovakia.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

'I'd rather retire': Caitlin Clark reacts to LeBron James giving up cookies and wine
The Los Angeles Lakers star revealed he went two months without his two favorite snacks.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Hughes' OT winner sends USA into hockey semis
The U.S. men are moving on to the semifinals at the Olympics, after needing extra hockey to get through the quarterfinals Wednesday against Sweden.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Rousey, Carano set for extensive testing for clash
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will undergo extensive medical and neurological testing ahead of their May 16 MMA comeback clash, according to the California State Athletic Commission.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Sources: Kings' Sabonis, Lavine done for season
Sacramento Kings stars Domantas Sabonis (knee) and Zach LaVine (hand) both underwent season-ending surgeries on Wednesday, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

U.S. beats Sweden 2-1 in overtime: Top moments from Olympic hockey quarterfinals
Here are the goals and top moments as the U.S. moves on to the semifinals.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Women's Bracketology: Will Stanford miss the NCAA tournament again?
Teams with a high NET ranking are typically NCAA tournament locks. So why are the Huskers in the Last Four In?

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Olympics men's hockey daily: Semifinal matchups are set
Find the full schedule, scoring and goaltending leaders and knockout round bracket here.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Bubble Watch: Kentucky, Saint Louis are no longer locks
The Wildcats and Billikens are demoted, Georgia gets promoted, and New Mexico moves ahead of SDSU in the MW at-large race.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

No union president -- in a CBA year? What's next for MLBPA after Clark shocker
With labor negotiations ahead, losing the union president is a shock. But the MLBPA has an opportunity to come out of this stronger.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

U.S. up 1-0 as third period begins: Live updates from Olympic hockey quarterfinals
Who will move on to the semifinals? Follow along here with goals and top moments from the Milan Cortina Games.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Sources: Canada's injured Crosby to get imaging
Team Canada's Sidney Crosby will undergo imaging, sources told ESPN, to determine the severity of his lower-body injury suffered in the Olympic hockey quarterfinals.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Texas Tech's Toppin has torn ACL, out for season
Texas Tech forward JT Toppin, who leads the team in scoring, rebounds and blocks, has a torn ACL in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

USA vs. Canada is the women's hockey rematch everyone was waiting for
How did both teams get here? Who are the players to watch? We break down some of the storylines as the two powers in women's hockey are set to go head-to-head for gold.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

European soccer live updates: Inter, Atleti in action in UCL; Arsenal lead Wolves
Enjoy all the updates from today's knockout phase playoff first legs, with Inter and Atléti in action. Also, Arsenal take on Wolves in the Premier League.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: U.S. men's hockey advances to semis, Shiffrin wins gold and more
Wednesday at the Winter Olympics was headlined by Mikaela Shiffrin winning a giant slalom gold and U.S. men's hockey advancing to the semifinals.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Ideal fits for the NFL's 50 best free agents: New teams for Alec Pierce, Malik Willis, Riq Woolen
Which team makes the most sense for Pierce? Where do Willis and the QBs fit best? And much more.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Allen estate begins process of selling Seahawks
According to the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the estate announced Wednesday it has begun the process of selling the Seahawks.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Civil suit alleging assault filed against Chiefs' Rice
An ex-girlfriend of Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice alleged in a lawsuit filed Monday that Rice repeatedly assaulted her over an 18-month span.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Gottlieb gets 1-game ban for criticizing officials
The Horizon League suspended Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb for one game after he said the officiating in Sunday's loss to Milwaukee was inconsistent.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

MLBPA turmoil won't hinder CBA focus, exec says
The sudden resignation of MLBPA executive director Tony Clark won't weaken or distract the players' association as it prepares for negotiations on a new CBA, deputy executive director Bruce Meyer says.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

New OC expects Ravens to attend voluntary OTAs
New Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle expects all the team's players to attend voluntary OTAs to start the "next regime on the right foot."

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Week 1: Top 25 rankings, play of the week and what to watch
With upsets of top teams and electric plays across the whole sport, how did the top 25 rankings shake out?

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Draft prospects with a true Round 1 grade: 11 players who are clear first-rounders
We'll see 32 picks in Round 1, but which prospects have actually earned a first-round grade?

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

No Crosby, no problem? What we learned in Canada's thrilling 4-3 win over Czechia
The overwhelming tournament favorites needed a late tying goal and overtime to win, but they made the semis.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Olympics men's hockey daily: Canada survives Czechia, U.S.-Sweden up next
Find the full schedule, scoring and goaltending leaders and knockout round bracket here.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Buster Olney on MLB's top 10 catchers: Who are the best behind the plate?
Seattle's slugger set the standard for hard-hitting catchers last season. Who else makes our list?

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Our guide to the rest of the NBA season: Big questions, big games, big award races
Biggest storylines, matchups and award races to watch in the last two months of the 2025-26 NBA regular season.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Follow live: Canada gets even with Czechia in Olympics elimination game
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ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Magic's Wagner (ankle soreness) out indefinitely
Magic forward Franz Wagner will be sidelined indefinitely because of lingering soreness in his sprained left ankle, the team announced on Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Wolfdog steals show, crosses Olympic finish line
A large dog ran onto the track during cross-country team qualifying Wednesday at the Milan Cortina Olympics, running alongside athletes as they crossed the finish line.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Canada's Crosby leaves with injury, ruled out
Sidney Crosby left Canada's Olympic quarterfinal hockey matchup against Czechia in the second period because of injury and will not return to the game.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Team USA's Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe get engaged at the Olympics
Knight and Bowe fell in love at the 2022 Games and have brought their Olympic love story full circle.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

25 years after his death, Earnhardt's presence lives on in Daytona
It's been 25 years since Dale Earnhardt tragically died in Daytona, but a quarter century after his passing, his legacy lives large throughout NASCAR.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

KC reworks Mahomes deal for massive cap room
The Chiefs restructured Patrick Mahomes' contract this week, creating much-needed salary cap space ahead of the 2026 season, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

ESPN Sports
Feb 18, 2026

Kyrie to miss rest of season, eyes '26-27 return
Mavericks star Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the season as he continues to recover from knee surgery last March.

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