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ESPN Sports
Mar 18, 2026

WNBA, union reach verbal agreement for new CBA
After a prolonged labor battle, the WNBA and players' union reached a verbal agreement on the terms for a new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 18, 2026

Venezuela outduels USA to capture first WBC title
Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from Bryce Harper's tying home run in the eighth inning to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio Suárez's go-ahead double in the ninth.

ESPN Sports
Mar 18, 2026

U.S. laments another WBC loss as star offense lags
Team USA, boasting one of the most talented rosters ever assembled, failed to live up to its billing Tuesday night and could only watch as Venezuela celebrated its first World Baseball Classic championship.

ESPN Sports
Mar 18, 2026

Mark saves day, sends Texas to NCAA first round
Tramon Mark hit a fadeaway jumper from just inside the 3-point line with 1.1 seconds left, and Texas survived a late rally to beat NC State 68-66 on Tuesday night in a First Four matchup.

ESPN Sports
Mar 18, 2026

Texas marches on thanks to Mark's late winner
Tramon Mark hit a fadeaway jumper from just inside the 3-point line with 1.1 seconds left, and Texas survived a late rally to beat NC State 68-66 on Tuesday night in a First Four matchup.

ESPN Sports
Mar 18, 2026

Venezuela outduels USA to capture 1st WBC title
Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from Bryce Harper's tying home run in the eighth inning to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio Suárez's go-ahead double in the ninth.

ESPN Sports
Mar 18, 2026

WBC champs! Takeaways as Venezuela stuns Team USA
Venezuela won its first World Baseball Classic, while the USA dropped its second straight finale.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Venezuela outlasts USA to win first World Baseball Classic championship
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ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Follow live: Texas, NC State square off in key First Four matchup
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ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Howard checks last box with first NCAAT win
Howard held off a late surge from UMBC to earn the first NCAA tournament victory in program history, an 86-83 decision in the First Four on Tuesday night.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Crosby: I was 'livid' when Ravens nixed trade
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" and "confused" by the Ravens' decision to back out of a trade that would have sent him to Baltimore in exchange for two first-round picks due to medical concerns.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Minnesota fires women's hockey coach Frost
Minnesota dismissed women's hockey coach Brad Frost on Tuesday after 19 seasons, a decade since the program's last national championship.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

NFLPA elects former OL Tretter as next director
The NFLPA has elected former union chief strategy officer and retired Cleveland Browns offensive lineman JC Tretter as its next executive director.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Sources: Giannis (knee) to miss at least 1 week
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be reevaluated in one week after tests revealed he has a hyperextended left knee and a bone bruise, sources told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Follow live: Venezuela notches run to open scoring in World Baseball Classic championship
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ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Real Madrid deal latest blow to Guardiola's Champions League legacy
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ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

PSG show Chelsea what it takes to be truly part of Europe's elite
Chelsea may be club world champions, but Tuesday's 3-0 defeat to PSG in the Champions League showed just how far off the pace the Blues really are.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Poch made exception for 'special talent' Reyna
United States manager Mauricio Pochettino said that Gio Reyna is a "very special talent," which is why he was willing to look past the player's lack of playing time at club level and name him to the USMNT roster for a pair of upcoming friendlies.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Morocco given AFCON title after Senegal 'forfeit'
Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by appeals judges who overturned Senegal's victory in a chaotic final in January.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

USC women land third '26 5-star in forward Okeke
Sara Okeke announced her commitment to USC on Tuesday, becoming the third five-star recruit to join the Trojans for next season, vaulting them to No. 1 in ESPN's 2026 class rankings.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

As Premier League sides crumble around them, Arsenal keep cruising closer to a quadruple
Arsenal should feel the pressure as Premier League leaders. Instead, they look comfortable as a quadruple of trophies is in their sights.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

'I salute every boxer out there' -- Lamar Jackson boxes in offseason workout
Jackson is looking to bounce back after a hamstring injury which saw him play in only 13 games last season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Team USA arrives at WBC championship repping game-worn USA Olympic hockey jerseys
A connection between Pete Crow-Armstrong and Jack Hughes led to Team USA's stylish entrance in the World Baseball Classic final.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Matt Leinart on unretiring USC No. 11: 'Not for sale'
The former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback shared the story on a recent episode of his podcast.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Champions League recap: Arsenal advance, PSG rout Chelsea, Madrid KO City
Arsenal's quadruple dream is still alive, two Premier League clubs are eliminated and Sporting CP mount a huge comeback on a day full of UEFA Champions League matches.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Barnwell: The Broncos are all-in, and the Dolphins are all-out ... but does either strategy make sense?
Denver traded its first-round pick to Miami for Jaylen Waddle. Are the Broncos legit Super Bowl contenders? Are the Dolphins rebuilding in a smart way?

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

UCL live updates: Arsenal lead Leverkusen, City down to 10, Sporting stunning comeback
Manchester City are down to 10 men vs. Real Madrid, where Sporting Lisbon mount a huge comeback vs. Bodø/Glimt on a day full of UEFA Champions League matches.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Wolves' Edwards to miss time with knee soreness
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards underwent an MRI on his right knee that revealed inflammation, and he will be reevaluated in 1-2 weeks.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Colts ink Notre Dame hooper Towt as TE prospect
Carson Towt, a 6-foot-8, 250-pound forward on Notre Dame's men's basketball team this season, has signed with the Indianapolis Colts as a tight end prospect.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Closer Miller available for Team USA in WBC final
All-Star closer Mason Miller will be available for Team USA in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic vs. Venezuela, manager Mark DeRosa said.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Eagles land speedy former Chiefs WR Brown
The Eagles and receiver Hollywood Brown agreed to terms on a one-year deal. A source told ESPN the deal is worth up to $6.5 million.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

In final window before World Cup, Pochettino's USMNT roster shows softened stance on club form
Mauricio Pochettino once demanded peak club performance from his USMNT players, but his March squad raises the question of whether that's negotiable.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Will Ferrell named as a Los Angeles World Cup host ambassador
The comedian will serve alongside Luka Doncic, Magic Johnson, Snoop Dogg, Julie Foudy and Mia Hamm.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

FAQ: Potential ripple effects of adding Seattle and Las Vegas
The NBA seems closer than ever to adding two franchises. Here's what we know, including how an expansion draft could work.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 men's NCAA tournament
Looking for the perfect bracket? Look no further.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

The field is set. Make your picks now!
The Madness is here: Fill out your bracket for the men's NCAA tournament.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Barack Obama, Anthony Edwards shoot hoops, talk trash in Presidential Center opening tease
The Minnesota Timberwolves star and former president have maintained a lighthearted relationship since a viral moment in Netflix's "Court of Gold" in July 2024.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Oilers' Draisaitl likely out rest of regular season
Oilers star Leon Draisaitl, who has 97 points in 65 games, is expected to miss the rest of the regular season after sustaining a lower-body injury Sunday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Source: Eagles land speedy ex-Chiefs WR Brown
The Eagles and receiver Hollywood Brown agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth up to $6.5 million, a league source confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Hughes wants his golden goal puck back from HOF
Jack Hughes says he wants his gold medal-winning overtime goal for Team USA in the Winter Games back from the Hockey Hall of Fame, which is displaying it in Toronto.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Real or Not: These 8 MLB stars can reach new heights in 2026
Another record for Shohei Ohtani? A 40/40 season for Juan Soto? We hand out preseason Real or Not verdicts.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Ultimate season preview: Predictions, inside intel and breakout stars for all 30 teams
Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Women's Bracketology: How does Charlie Creme's final forecast compare to the bracket?
With the brackets revealed, check out how they lined up with our final projections.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

In final window before World Cup, Pochettino shows flexibility in club-form demand
Mauricio Pochettino once demanded peak club performance from his USMNT players, but his March squad raises the question of whether that's negotiable.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Fantasy guide to NFL offseason signings: Broncos acquire Waddle from Dolphins
Your one-stop shop for fantasy football reaction to all the key player movement via free agency and trades.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Men's tournament: Best bets for the round of 64, plus Eliminator picks
As you prepare for tipoff, here are our best bets for the first round, plus picks for the new Eliminator game.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

U-M's Whittingham looks to refine QB Underwood
In his first year at Michigan, coach Kyle Whittingham looks to develop sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood into a "completely finished product" and improve the Wolverines' struggling passing game.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Pulisic, McKennie headline March USMNT roster
AC Milan attacker Christian Pulisic, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie and Crystal Palace center back Chris Richards headline the 27-player roster named by United States men's national manager Mauricio Pochettino for the upcoming international window.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Source: Broncos get Waddle in deal with Dolphins
The Broncos are trading for Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in exchange for first-, third- and fourth-round picks in this year's draft, a source told ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Boozer among freshmen on All-America 1st team
Duke forward Cameron Boozer is a unanimous first-team All-American in college basketball in voting released by The Associated Press.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Cops: Bama's Holloway had 2.1 pounds of pot
Authorities found 2.1 pounds of marijuana in Alabama star Aden Holloway's apartment when he was arrested on a felony drug possession charge on Monday morning, according to charging documents obtained by ESPN on Tuesday.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Week 5: Top 25 rankings, top moments and what to watch
With conference play in full swing, there were plenty of shakeups in this week's top 25 rankings.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Week 6 Top 25 and how to watch
Check out our Top 25 poll, plus the player of the week.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Men's Bracketology: How does Joe Lunardi's final forecast compare to the bracket?
The selection show is almost here! Here's the latest look at what we're expecting when it starts.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Best signing? Most improved team? 15 experts debate NFL free agency
We asked 15 experts for NFL free agency's best signings, most questionable decisions and biggest roster upgrades. Plus, what other moves could still be made?

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

The field is set. Make your picks now
Like favorites? Pick one as your champ

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Women's March Madness 2026 bracket: First look at all 68 teams
No. 1 seed UConn is looking to repeat in 2026. We look at every team in the women's NCAA bracket.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Men's tournament odds: Duke ahead of Michigan and Arizona to win it all
Who is favored to advance and win it all in the NCAA men's basketball tournament?

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Women's tournament odds: UConn odds-on favorite; UCLA, Texas, South Carolina next
Odds for each team to advance through the bracket and to win the 2026 NCAA basketball championship.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Joe Lunardi's ultimate guide to men's March Madness 2026
ESPN's bracketologist shares what he really thinks about every team's chances in the NCAA tournament.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

A pair of holes-in-one lead the best moments from TGL season
Neal Shipley and Tom Kim recorded the only holes-in-one in TGL history during the 2026 regular season.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

What to watch in the semifinals
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ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

?? Giant Killers: Identifying men's tourney upsets
Which double-digit seeds have the highest potential to advance to the second round? Here's what ESPN's BPI says.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Hawks fans rep Magic City despite nixed promo
Hawks fans showed up in Magic City gear Monday night even though the NBA shut down the team's short-lived promotion with the well-known strip club.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

MMA divisional rankings: Vallejos punches his ticket into featherweight top 10
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

ESPN's final points-league mock draft for 2026
Check out the results of our final fantasy baseball head-to-head points mock draft of 2026, featuring round-by-round picks and a snapshot of the rosters of all 10 teams.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

NFL experts debate free agency: What are the best -- and worst -- moves so far?
We asked 15 experts for NFL free agency's best signings, most questionable decisions and biggest roster upgrades. Plus, what other moves could still be made?

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Kiper's new NFL mock draft: How free agency shook up first-round landing spots for top prospects
Team needs have shifted in free agency, so how will top prospects come off the board in Round 1? Mel Kiper Jr. projects the NFL draft's first 32 picks.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Odds: United States favored to beat Venezuela in final
Team USA will face Venezuela in Miami in the final game of the World Baseball Classic.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

USA or Venezuela? Predictions, keys to the game for the WBC final?
Who will win Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game? We have you covered with predictions, live updates and takeaways.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Green galore: Revisiting NBA St. Patrick's Day uniforms of the past
Taking a look back at notable St. Patrick's Day specific jerseys for NBA teams through the years.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

NHL playoff watch: How high will the Sharks finish?
A wild card or Pacific Division spot both remain possible. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Who is this year's bracket buster?
Will any of the wild cards make a run? Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Portland goes No. 1 in 2026's first week
With the first matchday of the 2026 season in the books, ESPN ranks all 16 NWSL clubs from first to worst in this week's edition of Power Rankings.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

A back three isn't always defensive: It might be just what your team needs
Using a back three is not automatically a cue to sit back and defend. Here's why.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Liverpool's most pivotal match of the season is up next -- and Slot's job may depend on it
As Liverpool continue to unravel, this week's Champions League fixture against Galatasaray is make-or-break for Slot's standing at the club.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Ducks' Moore reveals 'heavy' depression battle
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has revealed he struggled with mental health issues associated with the pressures of major college football.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Iran wants WC games moved from U.S. to Mexico
Iran are seeking to have their FIFA World Cup matches moved from the United States to Mexico.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Ranking the top underclass guards in women's March Madness
One must-see guard scores from anywhere like the WNBA's Kelsey Plum. Another handles pressure like Chelsea Gray.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Juve join Arsenal in race for Goretzka
Manchester United have outlined their summer transfer targets, while another European giant has entered the race for out-of-contract midfielder Leon Goretzka.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Man United outline preferred midfield targets
Manchester United have outlined their summer transfer targets, while another European giant has entered the race for out-of-contract midfielder Leon Goretzka.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

KD says loss to Lakers on him: 'I'm the offense'
The Lakers, in the process of carving out a defensive identity, threw a steady diet of double-teams at Kevin Durant in the fourth quarter Monday, leading to disastrous results for Houston. "I just felt like I lost the game for us tonight," said Durant.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Kerr wins 600th, fourth fastest among coaches
Steve Kerr reached 600 wins in his 943rd regular-season game Monday night in Washington.

ESPN Sports
Mar 17, 2026

Venezuela rallies past Italy to make first WBC final
Venezuela rallied from an early deficit to knock off Team Italy and set up a date with the U.S. in the country's first World Baseball Classic.

ESPN Sports
Mar 16, 2026

The WBC final is set! Takeaways from Venezuela's win over Italy
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ESPN Sports
Mar 16, 2026

Bama preps to play without Holloway after arrest
Alabama coach Nate Oats said the team is preparing to play without star Aden Holloway in the NCAA tournament following Holloway's arrest Monday morning on a felony drug charge.

ESPN Sports
Mar 16, 2026

Follow live: Italy takes lead over Venezuela in WBC semifinal
We've got you covered with predictions, live updates and takeaways from the second semifinal in Miami.

ESPN Sports
Mar 16, 2026

Holloway no longer with Tide after drug arrest
Alabama's Aden Holloway is no longer with the team, as the university announced that the star guard has been "removed from campus" in the wake of his drug arrest.

ESPN Sports
Mar 16, 2026

Bettman: 'Time will tell' if Russia in '28 World Cup
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said "time will tell" if Russia and its collection of NHL stars will be invited to the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.

ESPN Sports
Mar 16, 2026

Ducks' Moore addresses mental health in letter
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has revealed he struggled with mental health issues associated with the pressures of major college football.

ESPN Sports
Mar 16, 2026

Padres say Miller's availability for WBC final TBD
Padres manager Craig Stammen said a decision on the availability of All-Star closer Mason Miller for Team USA's upcoming World Baseball Classic championship game Tuesday is to be determined.

ESPN Sports
Mar 16, 2026

Source: 49ers add Kirk to further boost WR spot
The 49ers and wide receiver Christian Kirk have agreed to a one-year contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN Sports
Mar 16, 2026

2026 Tournament Challenge guide to team mascots, school colors and famous alumni
We've collected information on all 68 schools in the men's tournament so you can develop a rooting interest.

ESPN Sports
Mar 16, 2026

Fantasy guide to NFL offseason signings: Jets trade Justin Fields to Chiefs
Your one-stop shop for fantasy football reaction to all the key player movement via free agency and trades.

ESPN Sports
Mar 16, 2026

Italy's Nola to start WBC semifinal vs. Venezuela
Aaron Nola will start Monday night's World Baseball Classic semifinal for Italy against Venezuela rather than Michael Lorenzen.

ESPN Sports
Mar 16, 2026

Oregon QB Moore reveals mental health struggles
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has revealed he struggled while addressing his mental health as he faced the pressures of major college football.

ESPN Sports
Mar 16, 2026

WNBPA, WNBA confirm progress amid CBA talks
WNBPA executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson said that while progress is being made in CBA negotiations, a delay to the 2026 season could not be ruled out.

ESPN Sports
Mar 16, 2026

Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts
We're following NFL free agency signings, trades, cuts, contract restructures and other moves as they happen.

ESPN Sports
Mar 16, 2026

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal want to keep Calafiori despite Serie A interest
Inter Milan, Juventus and other Italian clubs want Riccardo Calafiori, but Arsenal intend to retain him. Transfer Talk has the latest.

ESPN Sports
Mar 16, 2026

Racing around Cowboys', Rangers' stadiums was just what IndyCar needed
Racing around the homes of the Cowboys and Rangers made IndyCar's Grand Prix of Arlington the signature event that the sport has been desperate for.

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