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Apr 23, 2026
Our analysts give their top-fives, plus their combined overall top-10 ranking for the 2026 class.
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Apr 23, 2026
We're following every trade made during the NFL draft, from Round 1 all the way through the end of Round 7.
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Apr 23, 2026
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.
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Apr 23, 2026
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.
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Apr 23, 2026
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.
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Apr 23, 2026
ESPN polled 10 NFL scouts for their way-too-early top three quarterback projections for the 2027 class.
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Apr 23, 2026
The stars stepped out in their best suits ahead of hearing their names called in the 2026 NFL draft.
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Apr 23, 2026
Where does the NBA draft order stand ahead of next month's lottery? We have you covered.
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Apr 23, 2026
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.
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Apr 23, 2026
Alycia Baumgardner kept her titles and moved up in the rankings. Here's the latest women's pound-for-pound list.
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Apr 23, 2026
FIFA's resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each.
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Apr 23, 2026
The Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to hire Taylor Jenkins as the franchise's new head coach, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
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Apr 23, 2026
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.
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Apr 23, 2026
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.
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Apr 23, 2026
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.
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Apr 23, 2026
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.
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Apr 23, 2026
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.
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Apr 23, 2026
Could teams jump all around Round 1? Here's what Peter Schrager is hearing and predicting.
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Apr 23, 2026
Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart will forgo a $1 million retirement gig that had been widely criticized.
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Apr 23, 2026
Matt Miller predicts every first-round pick for this year's NFL draft, and insider Jeremy Fowler shares everything he's hearing on the top prospects.
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Apr 23, 2026
Bryce Harper said the Phillies have "got to get through the mud" amid an eight-game losing streak that has resulted in the release of right-hander Taijuan Walker.
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Apr 23, 2026
Who are the biggest sleepers and top QBs? Who is set to get picked early? Here's the ultimate guide to this year's draft (Round 1: 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC), including predictions and buzz.
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Apr 23, 2026
AJ Dybantsa, the projected No. 1 pick this summer, has declared for the 2026 NBA draft, he announced on YouTube.
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Apr 23, 2026
The Falcons' James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter an intervention program, allowing him to avoid trial on felony charges stemming from an alleged incident with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
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Apr 23, 2026
Italy's sports minister said Thursday it is "not appropriate" for the country to replace Iran at the World Cup, saying: "Qualification is done on the pitch."
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Apr 23, 2026
Louisville coach Jeff Brohm has agreed to an eight-year, $64.8 million contract extension that will keep him at the school through 2033.
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Apr 23, 2026
Victor Wembanyama will travel with the Spurs to Portland for games this weekend, even while continuing to complete the steps mandated by the concussion protocol.
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Apr 23, 2026
Five-star forward Oliviyah Edwards, the No. 3 prospect in the 2026 SC NEXT 100, has committed to South Carolina after reopening her recruitment earlier this month.
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Apr 23, 2026
After a five-week break Formula 1 returns to action in Miami for the first American race of the season and the second Sprint weekend.
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Apr 23, 2026
Flory Bidunga is set to anchor Louisville's frontcourt. Here's the outlook for more players on the move.
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Apr 23, 2026
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.
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Apr 23, 2026
A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2026 season.
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Apr 23, 2026
The Falcons' James Pearce Jr. agreed to enter an intervention program, allowing him to avoid trial on felony charges stemming from an alleged incident with WNBA player Rickea Jackson.
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Apr 23, 2026
A 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green card has been purchased by alternative trading platform Alt for $3.15 million, the most ever paid for a solo Bryant card.
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Apr 23, 2026
The Premier League has been a little boring at times this season, but there's brilliant, must-see soccer all over Europe if you know where to look. So check out our latest Watchability Rankings!
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Apr 23, 2026
Chelsea's owners must reevaluate the structure that led to Liam Rosenior's demise.
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Apr 23, 2026
Jalen Duren's rise from young player to All-Star hasn't quite been meteoric, but for Detroit he's right on time.
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Apr 23, 2026
Shohei Ohtani was back on the mound and in the lineup Wednesday night, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remains open to giving him a break at the plate during his pitching starts.
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Apr 23, 2026
The betting market has been set on Fernando Mendoza going first in Thursday's NFL draft for months. But who will be the second pick, a selection owned by the Jets, is a different story. The odds on the second pick have moved dramatically in recent weeks.
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Apr 23, 2026
Thunder star Jalen Williams grabbed his left hamstring after missing a contested layup and left the court in the third quarter of Wednesday's Game 2 win over the Suns.
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Apr 23, 2026
Lamine Yamal has been ruled out for the rest of the season with Barcelona due to a torn hamstring but should be fine for the World Cup, the Spanish champions have announced.
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Apr 23, 2026
Field Yates projects the first 32 draft picks one last time -- including a trade -- and Mel Kiper Jr. shares what he's hearing heading into Round 1 (8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC).
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Apr 23, 2026
Here's the ultimate guide to this year's draft, including predictions and buzz.
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Apr 23, 2026
Matt Miller predicts every first-round pick, and Jeremy Fowler shares all he's hearing on the top prospects.
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Apr 23, 2026
Jalen Duren's rise from young player to All-Star hasn't quite been meteoric, but for Detroit he's right on time.
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Apr 23, 2026
A new No. 2 and an NL-heavy top 10 dominate our rankings four weeks into the 2026 season.
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Apr 23, 2026
Alycia Baumgardner kept her titles and moved up in the rankings. Here's the latest women's pound-for-pound list.
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Apr 23, 2026
USMNT's Malik Tillman continues to be in demand by several Premier League clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Apr 23, 2026
We've seen these matchups already before this season but, now stakes are even higher, how will these games play out across the two legs?
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Apr 23, 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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Apr 23, 2026
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
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Apr 23, 2026
We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.
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Apr 23, 2026
With 11 spring games this week, here's a top storyline, a position of intrigue and a player to watch for each team.
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Apr 23, 2026
Here's a preview for all of Thursday's games, plus a best bet and a recap of Wednesday's thrillers.
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Apr 23, 2026
The hot takes are flying after the opening games. We hand down a verdict on all of them.
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Apr 23, 2026
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.
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Apr 23, 2026
The draft lottery is on May 10, with 14 teams having a chance at the No. 1 overall pick. Here are the full details.
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Apr 23, 2026
Chelsea are searching for Liam Rosenior's replacement as manager, while USMNT's Malik Tillman is in demand. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Apr 23, 2026
Suns star Devin Booker called crew chief James Williams out by name while saying Wednesday's officiating was "bad for the integrity of the sport."
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Apr 23, 2026
White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami tied a Major League Baseball rookie record by homering in his fifth straight game.
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Apr 23, 2026
Where are the Jets, Cardinals, Titans and Giants leaning with top-five picks? Will the Rams be a wild card?
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Apr 23, 2026
Thunder star Jalen Williams grabbed his left hamstring after missing a contested layup and left the court in the third quarter of Wednesday's Game 2 win over the Suns.
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Apr 23, 2026
A scrum that saw all 10 skaters in their respective penalty boxes helped the Flyers to a 5-2 win on Wednesday and drew the ire of the Penguins, who now find themselves in a 3-0 series hole.
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Apr 23, 2026
Who are the biggest sleepers and top QBs? Who is set to get picked early? Here's the ultimate guide to this year's NFL draft, including predictions and buzz.
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Apr 23, 2026
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel won't be with the team for the third day of the NFL draft Saturday, as he plans to be with his family this weekend outside of Massachusetts.
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Apr 23, 2026
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
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Apr 22, 2026
Who are the biggest sleepers and top QBs? Who is set to get picked early? Here's the ultimate guide to this year's NFL draft, including predictions and buzz.
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Apr 22, 2026
Trevor Zegras, Rasmus Ristolainen and Nick Seeler scored three goals on four shots in the second period, pushing the Flyers to the brink of a sweep with a 5-2 Game 3 win against the Penguins.
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Apr 22, 2026
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was removed from Wednesday's game against the Twins with left calf tightness after scoring from first base in the fourth inning.
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Apr 22, 2026
All of the traits bettors should be looking for at the Zurich Classic, and the best bets to make.
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Apr 22, 2026
Novak is getting ready to defend his title at the Zurich Classic, but he'll also be paying close attention to this week's NFL draft.
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Apr 22, 2026
Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
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Apr 22, 2026
From major league stars to prospects to if-all-goes-wrong candidates, here's who could be made available for trades.
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Apr 22, 2026
Manchester City's win over Burnley puts them top of the Premier League with five games to go, but their trace with Arsenal might go until the very end.
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Apr 22, 2026
How did the 15 WNBA franchises do with their offseason moves, including the draft? We rank them into four tiers.
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Apr 22, 2026
NBA commissioner Adam Silver reaffirmed the league's commitment to Memphis but added he'd like to see the Grizzlies play occasional games in Nashville in an effort to widen the team's fan base.
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Apr 22, 2026
Pep Guardiola said he's sure Manchester City can handle the pressure of a tight title race after a nervous night against Burnley.
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Apr 22, 2026
Spurs forward Keldon Johnson was named the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday.
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Apr 22, 2026
Erling Haaland's early goal sent Manchester City to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Burnley, which sent the Clarets back down to the Sky Bet Championship.
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Apr 22, 2026
Attorneys representing the NBA and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer submitted separate letters to a federal judge ahead of the sentencing of Joseph Sanberg, the co-founder of Aspiration, a now-defunct company at the center of an investigation by the league.
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Apr 22, 2026
The University of Alabama has reached a new seven-year contract with football coach Kalen DeBoer that will pay him $12.5 million per season through Jan. 31, 2033.
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Apr 22, 2026
A line drive clocked at 107.8 mph from the Athletics' Carlos Cortes was hit directly at Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert and somehow got lodged in his jersey.
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Apr 22, 2026
Juan Soto, who has been sidelined since straining his right calf April 3, will start at designated hitter Wednesday against the Twins as the Mets look to snap their 12-game losing streak.
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Apr 22, 2026
Lamine Yamal injured himself taking a penalty in Barcelona's LaLiga match against Celta Vigo on Wednesday at Spotify Camp Nou.
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Apr 22, 2026
The Thunder have achieved odds-on title favorite status, but it is the Lakers whose odds are rocketing after taking a 2-0 lead on Houston
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Apr 22, 2026
Mike Vrabel said the Patriots and their fans will get "the best version of me going forward" after the New York Post published photos that appeared to show the coach embracing and holding hands with former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.
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Apr 22, 2026
Scouting reports and fantasy-relevant player picks from each team in the WNBA.
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Apr 22, 2026
Game 1 didn't go Detroit's way on Sunday, but there are still a lot of reasons to trust these young Pistons.
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Apr 22, 2026
Matt Miller predicts every first-round pick for this year's NFL draft, and insider Jeremy Fowler shares everything he's hearing on the top prospects.
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Apr 22, 2026
Here's the ultimate guide to this year's NFL draft, including predictions and buzz.
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Apr 22, 2026
Here's what has gone wrong for New York -- and whether it's already time to say goodbye to October.
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Apr 22, 2026
Fever star Caitlin Clark is prepared to give up a bit of control heading into the season by playing off the ball for stretches in order to give her a bit of rest.
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Apr 22, 2026
In response to the Wolves' Jaden McDaniels calling them out for being "bad defenders," the Nuggets on Wednesday said "it's part of the rivalry."
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Apr 22, 2026
Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. announced Wednesday on ESPN's "NBA Today" that he is declaring for the 2026 NBA draft.
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Apr 22, 2026
The 2026 WNBA schedule tips off May 8, with a WNBA Finals rematch between the Aces and Mercury the next day.
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Apr 22, 2026
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.
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Apr 22, 2026
Liam Rosenior never had the aura of a Chelsea manager, but the club hired him anyway. Four months later, the Blues are looking for another new coach.
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Apr 22, 2026
Liverpool are looking at possibly signing Randal Kolo Muani. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
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