Baseball in Latin America is broken -- is an international draft the answer?
As the search for the next Dominican baseball phenom intensifies, the tragic death of a teenager is the latest symptom of a failing system.
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Valverde's hunger, sacrifice and goals should have Madrid confident -- and Bayern fearful
This has been something of a lost season for Real Madrid, but the tenacity and form of Federico Valverde may yet bring trophies to the Spanish capital…
Duke faves, Michigan next in '27 hoops title odds
Duke is favored to win the 2027 men's basketball national championship, according to bookmakers, with newly crowned '26 champion Michigan second in ne…
Contreras warns Brewers: Hit me again, you'll pay
Willson Contreras had a warning for the Brewers after he was hit by a pitch for the 24th time by the team Monday. "... Next time they hit me again, I'…
Pitts signing tag, reports to Falcons' workouts
Tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. is signing his franchise tender and reported for the beginning of the Falcons' offseason workout program, according to NFL Ne…
🏀 Men's Pain Index: Ranking every tourney loss
Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.
Michigan hits 'ultimate target,' wins NCAA title
Michigan won its second national title by becoming the first team since 2009 to beat UConn in the Sweet 16 or later.
Bears HOFer McMichael, who died at 67, had CTE
Steve "Mongo" McMichael died in 2025 at age 67 after a five-year battle with ALS, and his wife Misty donated his brain to research.
Serrano to defend titles vs. Hanson at MVPW-03
Amanda Serrano will return to the ring and defend her featherweight titles against Germany's Cheyenne Hanson as part of MVPW-03 on May 30 in El Paso, …
USMNT's Agyemang (Achilles tendon) out of WC
United States international Patrick Agyemang will miss his home World Cup after suffering a serious Achilles tendon injury.
Lady Vols lose recruit Edwards, see roster cut to 1
On the same day that Tennessee guard Jaida Civil announced she's entering the transfer portal, Oliviyah Edwards, the No. 2 recruit in the SC Next 100 …
Top storylines: Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and sleeper contenders
Is Scottie Scheffler still the favorite? Can Bryson DeChambeau break through? How hard could the course play? We break down what to watch at the 2026 …
Masters 2026: Ranking all 91 players in the field
We break down the Masters field from the favorites to the players just looking to make the cut.
NHL playoff watch: Ranking the most important matchups of Tuesday's 11-game slate
It's a pivotal evening in the hockey world. Here are the games with the biggest stakes, plus full playoff projections after Monday.
New NFL mock draft: Schrager projects all 32 first-round picks based on what he's hearing
Peter Schrager leans on his intel after last week's annual league meeting to project picks. Here's where things stand right now in Round 1.
Inside the Bucks' lost season, and the looming 'nasty breakup' with Giannis Antetokounmpo
A lost season exacerbated a 13-year relationship that was already on the rocks, leading to more questions than answers in Milwaukee.
NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego leads the way, Washington back on track
San Diego Wave are the new leaders of the ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, while the Washington Spirit are soaring up.
Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Liverpool fight for Monaco forward
Manchester United and Liverpool are stepping up interest in AS Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Bruno Fernandes is 31 and Man United's MVP, but they shouldn't extend his contract
Bruno Fernandes' brilliant season means that Man United's decision to extend his contract should be an obvious one, right? Except, looking at how thin…
Tracking Europe's top soccer leagues: Titles, UCL qualification, relegation
How are the battles for major honors, Champions League spots and relegation shaping up?
Week 9 Top 25 and how to watch
Check out our Top 25 poll, plus the player of the week.
Latest NBA buzz: Bulls change front office, Giannis and Milwaukee at odds
Here's the latest news and reactions from our NBA insiders, including how the Bulls are thinking about their front office vacancies.
'The Hoop Collective': Best quotes, latest intel from Windhorst's podcast
Here are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast.
Best NFL comps for this draft class: Experts pick 15 perfect matches for top prospects
Who are the best comps for Rueben Bain Jr., Jermod McCoy and Fernando Mendoza?
Why the Giants can't afford to trade Dexter Lawrence
Honoring Lawrence's request is unlikely at this stage of the NFL calendar.
Tamim Iqbal replaces Bulbul as BCB chief amid push for better BCCI ties
The current president of BCB, Aminul Islam Bulbul was removed by the country's National Sports Council (NSC), which formed an ad-hoc committee to run …
Analyst suggest bold trade idea for the Bucs ahead of the NFL Draft
Analyst floats bold WR trade for Tampa An interesting idea surfaced from Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report that could reshape the Tampa Bay Buccaneers…
Astros All-Star once had near-impossible 5 strikeouts in 1 inning
This isn't an easy thing to do. Astros All-Star once had near-impossible 5 strikeouts in 1 inning originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sp…
The Cautionary Tale Of Elliot Cadeau
Every transfer portal success has another side to the story “They said I couldn’t do it,” Final Four Most Outstanding Player Elliot Cadeau said on soc…
A catalog of times the Brewers hit Willson Contreras with a pitch
In light of Willson Contreras' recent threat directed at the Milwaukee Brewers, a look at the 24 times they've hit him with a pitch. And the fallout. …
Cleverley 'blessed' to have in-form attacking trio
Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says he is "blessed" at having three in-form strikers available for the Devon Derby against Exeter City on Saturday…
PSG dealt major injury blow ahead of Liverpool clash
PSG Dealt Major Injury Blow Ahead of Liverpool ClashLiverpool’s Champions League quarter final with PSG has already gathered intrigue, and the latest …