High Point rallies late to stun 5th-seeded Badgers
Chase Johnston made his first 2-point basket of the season, a fast-break layup with 11.7 seconds remaining that gave No. 12 seed High Point an 83-82 v…
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TCU backs up its tough talk, bounces Buckeyes
Xavier Edmonds converted a layup to beat the shot clock with 4.3 seconds left, and No. 9 seed TCU held off a furious second-half rally by eighth-seede…
Leafs' Matthews (MCL surgery) down 12 weeks
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews underwent successful MCL surgery on Thursday, with an expected recovery time of 12 weeks, the team announced.
Profar gets full PED ban after appeal resolved
Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after his appeal of a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs was resolved.
'Storybook ending': Nebraska ends NCAA drought
No. 4 seed Nebraska captured its first-ever NCAA tournament win in a 76-47 drubbing of No. 13 seed Troy in the first round Thursday.
🏀 Best bets for men's tournament first round
As you prepare for tipoff, here are our best bets for the first round, plus picks for the new Eliminator game.
Duke avoids historic upset, rallies to beat Siena
Duke barely avoided a shocking upset to open the NCAA tournament, with the No. 1 overall seed having to rally from 13 points down and going ahead for …
Sources: NFL to vote on Raiders succession plan
NFL owners are scheduled to vote on a Raiders succession plan that gives Silver Lake co-chief executive officer Egon Durban the option to purchase a m…
UK's Pope offers little on Lendeborg's money talk
Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope had a lot of things to say about Yaxel Lendeborg's comments that he received a multimillion dollar offer to …
Pistons star Cunningham out with collapsed lung
Pistons star Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and is expected to miss an extended period of time.
LeBron, Doncic, Reaves questionable for Lakers
Lakers stars LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are questionable for Thursday night's matchup against the Miami Heat.
Sources: Heat to waive Rozier before playoffs
The Miami Heat are expected to waive guard Terry Rozier before the end of the regular season to create a roster spot for the team's playoff run, sourc…
Nets say Porter Jr. out 2-3 weeks due to hammy
Michael Porter Jr. will miss at least two weeks with a strained left hamstring, perhaps leaving the Nets without their leading scorer for the rest of …
Sources: Giannis refuses Bucks' shutdown pitch
The Bucks want to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the remainder of the season after his latest injury and their postseason chances dwindled, but A…
LeBron says no interest in Vegas expansion bid
LeBron James, who has publicly entertained the possibility of being part of an ownership group for a potential NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas, s…
🏀 Everything we know about NBA expansion
The NBA seems closer than ever to adding two franchises. Here's what we know, including how an expansion draft could work.
What the 2026 WNBA CBA means for league, players, salaries
Is this CBA truly transformational? Breaking down the impact of the WNBA's new deal.
Vikings bring back Wentz, adding to QB depth
The Vikings agreed to terms with quarterback Carson Wentz on a one-year deal Thursday, adding to their depth in a key year for them at the position.
Sources: Eagles trading for Panthers QB Dalton
The Panthers are trading veteran quarterback Andy Dalton to the Eagles in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
NFL to consider 5-year window for pick trades
The Browns are proposing a rule change that would allow NFL teams to trade draft picks five years into the future instead of three.
Ex-Bengals, Cowboys LB Wilson retires at 29
Former Bengals and Cowboys linebacker Logan Wilson announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday.
NFL laying groundwork to hire replacement refs
The NFL is laying groundwork for hiring replacement officials this season if the league is unable to agree on a new collective bargaining agreement wi…
Bucs GM Licht not 'betrayed' by Evans' departure
Bucs GM Jason Licht said Wednesday that he does not feel "betrayed" by Mike Evans' departure to the Niners, saying that Evans "earned the right to mak…
Source: Browns signing former Bills DE Epenesa
Defensive end AJ Epenesa is signing a one-year deal with the Browns worth up to $5 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
🏈 Kiper's new mock draft: All 32 Round 1 picks
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…
NHL playoff watch: Is Mammoth-Golden Knights a first-round preview?
The clubs face off Thursday -- and maybe again in mid-April. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings.
Men's March Madness live tracker: Updates from Thursday's first round
ESPN reporters are on site across the country with real-time updates from the 2026 NCAA tournament.
Ranking the top 50 men's college basketball players who could define March Madness
From mid-major leaders to national superstars, here's who could impact their teams' NCAA tournament runs.
Boozer, Dybantsa, Peterson, Wagler: Coaches break down freshmen built for March
Former coaches break down who can lead, win and elevate their teams when it matters most.
Houston vs. Idaho odds, time, March Madness predictions: 2026 NCAA Tournament picks from proven model
SportsLine's model simulated Idaho Vandals vs. Houston Cougars and revealed its college basketball picks for this NCAA Tournament 2026 first-round mat…
Aston Villa ease into Europa League quarter-finals
Aston Villa made no mistake against Lille and booked their place in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals.The Villans went into this one with a one-go…
David Lynch heaps praise on ‘absolutely brilliant’ Liverpool star
Liverpool 4-0 Galatasaray: Dominik Szoboszlai Leads Ruthless Charge into Champions League Quarter-FinalsLiverpool’s emphatic 4-0 win over Galatasaray …