Masters 2026: Rory's defense, most disappointing first rounds and looking ahead to the rest of the tournament

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:41:51 EST)

How will a loaded leaderboard take shape? Will the course continue to get more difficult? We look at Round 1 and what could come next at Augusta National.

Sights and sounds from the first round of the Masters

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:41:51 EST)

The first golf major of the year is underway as the 90th edition of the Masters Tournament tees off.

Pressure eased, Rory co-leads in Masters defense

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:37:01 EST)

Rory McIlroy did not, by his standards, play his best golf in the opening round yet still managed a 5-under 67, good for a share of the early lead with Sam Burns and his lowest opening round at the Masters since 2011.

Tatum clears hurdle, happy to exit MSG on '2 feet'

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:37:01 EST)

Jayson Tatum had 24 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in 40 minutes Thursday night but, more importantly, walked "off the floor on my own two feet."

Sources: Aces agree to $1.19M deal with Young

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:37:01 EST)

The Aces are finalizing an agreement for four-time All-Star guard Jackie Young to return to Las Vegas, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

Final Four MOP Cadeau to return to Wolverines

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:37:01 EST)

Fresh off being named the Most Outstanding Player at the Final Four, star point guard Elliot Cadeau told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Thursday that he will return for his senior season at Michigan.

FIFA adds new, more expensive, WC ticket tiers

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:37:01 EST)

FIFA added new, even more expensive tiers of tickets for this year's World Cup, asking up to $4,105 for a front category 1 seat at the U.S. opener against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, on June 12.

Denver wins in 2OT, gets Wisc. in Frozen Four final

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:37:01 EST)

In a double-overtime classic, Denver's Kent Anderson scored the winning goal to stun Michigan 4-3 and send the Pioneers to Saturday's Frozen Four title game against Wisconsin.

Avs clinch NHL's top seed with 3-1 win vs. Flames

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:37:01 EST)

The Avalanche clinched the NHL's top seed for the postseason with a 3-1 win over the Flames on Thursday night.

Source: Cincinnati looking into move for Neymar

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:37:01 EST)

Neymar has emerged as the latest global soccer icon to draw interest from MLS, as FC Cincinnati has begun exploring options to bring the Santos star to the United States, a source told ESPN's Nathalia Ferrão.

🏀 WNBA mock draft: New projected No. 1

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:37:01 EST)

Lauren Betts and three teammates on UCLA's NCAA championship team are projected first-round picks.

MLB Power Rankings: Brewers, Pirates rise as Red Sox fall in Week 2

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 19:05:43 EST)

Teams with championship hopes are falling down our list while a number of surprising starts have boosted the status of other unexpected contenders in Week 2.

2026 NBA draft top 100: Where top prospects land on the big board after March

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 19:05:57 EST)

Here is the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class after an exciting college season.

NBA teams all want to play faster -- but it might be making them worse

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 19:05:57 EST)

Exploring how pace has become a counterintuitive phenomenon impacting the league's teams.

The latest NFL draft intel for all 32 teams: What we're hearing on how the picks could play out

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 16:54:08 EST)

Our NFL reporters answer questions for every team two weeks out from the draft, and our analysts weigh in with some new intel on picks and moves.

Our draft experts picked 10-man rosters from the 2026 class: Who has the best superteam?

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 16:54:08 EST)

Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Jordan Reid and Field Yates drafted rosters of 2026 prospects. See their selections.

'When you look good, you play good': Inside MLB's 2026 City Connect uniforms -- and what's next

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 15:37:53 EST)

For the first time, baseball released a full season of City Connects on the same day. Here's how they came to be and what the players think.

Grading MLB's City Connect uniforms: Eight new designs ...

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 15:37:52 EST)

From the latest looks to the designs of years past, we break down all of MLB's City Connect uniforms.

NC State men recount trainer's alleged sexual abuse

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:14:45 EST)

Lawsuit plaintiffs said they sought help but were subjected to unwanted genital touching or other misconduct.

'50 wins in a gap year': How Jaylen Brown turbocharged the Celtics back to title contention

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 13:04:23 EST)

Between memorizing the astrological signs of his teammates and undergoing extreme underwater training, Brown didn't need to be a hero in Boston. He simply needed to lead. "I'm not going to make myself small ever again."

Back to the future: Repicking the 2016 NHL draft

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:49:02 EST)

With the benefit of hindsight, we make new selections for each spot in the first round.

NHL playoff watch: Clinching scenarios on 14-game Thursday

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:49:02 EST)

The playoff picture is coming into focus day by day. Here's the latest snapshot, plus projections for every team.

What the Raiders can learn from last time they paired a first-time head coach with a No. 1 overall pick QB

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 09:27:08 EST)

The Raiders last paired a new coach with a rookie QB in 2007. Will it be different with Klint Kubiak and Fernando Mendoza?

Ranking the top 50 men's basketball players to enter transfer portal

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 09:47:15 EST)

With more players entering the portal, we've expanded our list of the best available talent.

Women's transfer rankings for 2026-27 season

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 09:47:14 EST)

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Roman Reigns' Top 10 WrestleMania main events: Which match finished No. 1?

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 12:53:55 EST)

Before Reigns challenges CM Punk at WrestleMania 42, we look back at his prior main event matches.

From Cyndi Lauper to 'The Man': The evolution of women's wrestling at WrestleMania

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 12:53:55 EST)

Dive into how women's professional wrestling has evolved on WWE's biggest stage over the past 40 years.

Coaches, GMs weigh in on SEC's top newcomers

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:26:16 EST)

Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?

WNBA free agency and trade tracker: Latest deals and news

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 18:59:14 EST)

WNBA free agency is here. Jackie Young is returning to Las Vegas. Nneka Ogwumike is leaving Seattle.

Free agency: Predictions, biggest questions, more

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 18:59:15 EST)

Who are the biggest names who might be on the move, and how will the condensed offseason impact free agency?

Baldwin best catcher? Alcantara is back? Cam Smith a top-50 bat? Don't be surprised

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:54:39 EST)

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

Meet the newest source for steals in Chicago

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:54:39 EST)

All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

Scottie Scheffler brings different vibes to Augusta than other star golfers

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 20:40:17 EST)

Scheffler might not generate the same buzz as players like Tiger and Phil, but he's a different kind of superstar, and maybe that's a good thing.

Masters tiers: Ranking all 91 players in the field

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 20:40:17 EST)

We break down the Masters field from the favorites to the players just looking to make the cut.

Why the UFL plans to expand in 2028 and believes Oklahoma City is a great fit

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 12:11:18 EST)

UFL co-owner Mike Repole promised expansion; the other city to join with OKC for 2028 is still to be determined.

UFC 327 expert picks: How can Procházka reclaim the light heavyweight title?

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 09:57:08 EST)

Can Carlos Ulberg upset Jiří Procházka? Three MMA experts pick Saturday's UFC light heavyweight title fight.

Drones, hype videos and data: The number crunchers behind the USMNT's World Cup prep

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 08:00:30 EST)

Players decide games and coaches help to guide them, but U.S. Soccer has a team of number crunchers sifting through reams of data to give them an edge.

Pochettino's to-do list: What the USMNT must figure out before World Cup

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 08:00:30 EST)

What does coach Mauricio Pochettino need to do before the tournament begins in June?

Maguire's remarkable Man United turnaround: 'It's made me stronger'

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 08:43:29 EST)

Fresh from signing a new deal at Manchester United, Harry Maguire opens up on some of the tougher times of his career at Old Trafford.

Stick or sack? Slot's Liverpool future dominates UCL talking points

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 08:43:29 EST)

Was Wednesday's 2-0 loss Liverpool's worst performance under Arne Slot?

Dickie V's Dazzling Dozen: Players, performances, coaches that defined the season

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 08:36:20 EST)

Dick Vitale hands out superlatives for a season that had everything, from Diaper Dandies to Prime-Time Performers.

Way-Too-Early Top 25: Ranking the best teams for next season, now

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 08:36:20 EST)

We're ready to rank next season's best teams -- with a few new rules.

Max Verstappen's inner circle is unravelling -- and so are Red Bull's hopes of keeping him

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 12:54:43 EST)

The departure of Max Verstappen's longtime race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will add fuel to the inferno that is building over the four-time world champion's immediate F1 future, writes ESPN's Nate Saunders.

Rankings: Profiling more than 60 wide receivers

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:55:47 EST)

Mike Clay provides breakdowns of the top receivers for the 2026 fantasy season.

Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye move for Hertha's Eichhorn

(Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:21:51 EST)

Manchester City are looking to sign Hertha Berlin's teenage defensive midfielder Kennet Eichhorn. Transfer Talk has the latest.