'Not good enough': Woeful Mets end April 10-21

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:16:37 EST)

The Mets fell to the Nationals 5-4 on Thursday at Citi Field to finish April with the worst record in baseball at 10-21.

Source: Vet DE Campbell reuniting with Ravens

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:16:37 EST)

Veteran defensive end Calais Campbell, who played with the Ravens from 2020 to 2022, is returning to sign a one-year deal with Baltimore, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Wall becomes Howard's prez of basketball ops

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:16:37 EST)

Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall has become the president of basketball operations at Howard University, returning to Washington to partner with the top-ranked HBCU in the country, school officials told ESPN.

Magic rule Wagner out for Game 6 vs. Pistons

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:16:37 EST)

Franz Wagner will miss his second straight game because of a calf strain, as it appears increasingly unlikely that he will return in this series.

FIFA: Iran's WC status unchanged amid absence

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:16:37 EST)

FIFA president Gianni Infantino reiterated Thursday that Iran will take part in the World Cup and play its originally scheduled matches in the United States.

Campbell won't return to Kraken, sources say

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:16:37 EST)

Jessica Campbell will not return to the Kraken bench next season.

LIV establishes new board in attempt to survive

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:16:37 EST)

With Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund pulling its funding after the 2026 season, the LIV Golf League has established a new independent board as it attempts to survive as a "diversified, multi-partner investment model," the league announced Thursday.

Vegas group makes bid to relocate MLS' Whitecaps

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:16:37 EST)

Grant Gustavson, the son of billionaire Tamara Gustavson, is leading an investor group that has made a formal offer to acquire the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the team to Las Vegas, a spokesperson for the group confirmed to ESPN.

🏀 Ranking the top 50 WNBA players this season

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:16:37 EST)

From former MVPs such as A'ja Wilson to expansion cornerstones, these are the best players ahead of the 2026 season.

The redemption of Rudy and four more trends poweri...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:12:57 EST)

ESPN's Zach Kram analyzes the most important developments coming out of the postseason's first round.

Is Mike Trout back? Who is the best hitter in base...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:56:52 EST)

What stands out as the calendar turns to May? Let's break down the biggest early trends.

Copy of MLB Power Rankings: How far have these NL powerhou...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:56:53 EST)

A number of preseason playoff favorites are still struggling.

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Ducks, Wild mo...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:39:28 EST)

Here are previews for Thursday's games, a best bet, recaps from Wednesday and updated stats.

Reid's early NFL mock draft for next year: Which 2...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:10:29 EST)

We're still a full year out, but let's make way-too-early predictions for every first-round pick of the 2027 NFL draft. Will Arch Manning go No. 1? Jeremiah Smith?

Copy of 'You can't just plug and play any quarterback in t...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:21:57 EST)

The Rams eyed Simpson early in the process -- and just didn't let on.

Copy of What NFL scouts, coaches, execs are saying about a...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:21:57 EST)

One week since the start of the 2026 draft, what are league sources saying about all 32 classes?

PSG, Bayern Munich show how fun soccer can be. Why...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:07:10 EST)

Tuesday's nine-goal thriller between PSG and Bayern Munich had all the makings of an instant (and all-time) classic. But there are reasons why games like this are an outlier, not the norm.

Copy of VAR Review: Arsenal's second penalty should've bee...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:07:10 EST)

Both Arsenal and Atletico got penalties in their semifinal tie, but were the Gunners unjustly denied a second one?

Copy of Wetzel: LIV Golf's days seem numbered and probably...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:44:45 EST)

LIV made a lot of noise, caused some nervous days at the PGA Tour and even forced some positive changes. But ultimately, it never did enough to make a real challenge.

Philly Special: Makai Lemon to wear No. 9, first E...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:07:42 EST)

The Philadelphia Eagles' first-round pick received Nick Foles' blessing to wear No. 9.

Copy of 'Angel is the missing piece': Dream's quest for a ...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:18:36 EST)

Atlanta traded for Angel Reese, then re-signed its core, hoping to build on its best season in seven years.

How Diego Pavia helped Vanderbilt land the five-st...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:19:19 EST)

Freshman Jared Curtis flipped from Georgia to the Commodores in hopes of continuing the success of the past two seasons.

25 players you'll find out about in the season ahe...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:19:19 EST)

Someone from each of the top teams you may not know now, but will by the end of the 2026 season.

Which men's and women's basketball teams would NCA...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:31:37 EST)

Here's why expanding the fields to 76 teams benefits power conferences -- and which teams would make the cut.

Way-Too-Early Top 25: New No. 1, more risers after...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:23:55 EST)

South Carolina jumps to the top after making key additions, and Duke and USC join the top five.

College baseball ace rankings: The best starting p...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:39:27 EST)

Who are the top pitchers in college baseball this season? Kiley McDaniel ranks his top 10.

Trout remains in top-10 form? Stewart wins NL rook...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:33:17 EST)

Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.

Don't see the Kentucky Derby on prediction markets...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:13:28 EST)

Prediction markets pose a threat to the horse racing industry, which depends heavily on gambling tax revenue.

Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani: Picks, predictions...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:01:48 EST)

Two former champion and a boxing insider break down the Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani title fight. Who wins?

Why 14 Premier League teams can still dream of the...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:09:01 EST)

Newcastle United are 14th in the Premier League but, remarkably, Eddie Howe's side and every team above them can still hope to play in the Champions League next season.

McKennie keeps having to fight to keep his spot wi...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:09:01 EST)

Weston McKennie has been a go-to star for the USMNT and Juventus. Why do his coaches keep doubting him?

Transfer rumors, news: AC Milan's Rafael Leão coul...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:08:33 EST)

Cristian Romero could head to Barcelona next season with his future at Tottenham appearing uncertain. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Predicting the most likely transfer for 9 top star...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:08:33 EST)

Many of Europe's top players could be on the move this summer. We pick nine of them and outline their best fit.

Rankings for the 2026 season

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:50:39 EST)

Fantasy football rankings for the upcoming season, for PPR leagues, as well as IDP and dynasty setups.

Winners and losers after NFL draft: Price-to-Seatt...

(Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:50:39 EST)

Which players benefited most from the happenings during draft weekend, and which saw their stocks fall the most.