Scottie Scheffler brings different vibes to Augusta than other star golfers

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 00:14:08 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.

2026 Masters: Experts' picks and betting tips

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 00:14:08 EST)

Who do our golf experts think will win? Where does our betting expert believe there's value? We break it all down.

OKC locks up No. 1 seed, joins elite company

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 00:50:59 EST)

The Thunder clinched the NBA's best regular-season record with a win over the Clippers on Wednesday night, joining some exclusive historical company.

Bryson bringing 3D-printed 5-iron to Masters

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 00:50:59 EST)

Bryson DeChambeau confirmed to ESPN that he'll play the Masters with a 5-iron that he fabricated himself with a 3D printer.

Cousins: I shouldn't play if not Raiders' best QB

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 00:50:59 EST)

Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins is aware that Las Vegas is expected to draft Fernando Mendoza and says he only wants to play if it's determined he's the best option.

Full of thanks, UCLA celebrates title at Pauley

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 00:50:59 EST)

Lauren Betts and her UCLA teammates celebrated the Bruins' first NCAA women's basketball championship with their fans at Pauley Pavilion on Wednesday night.

Reports: NCAA to discuss 5-year eligibility model

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 00:50:59 EST)

An NCAA panel is scheduled to discuss changes to eligibility rules that would incorporate age into the process, sources said Wednesday.

Prosecutors seek Tiger's prescription drug records

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 00:50:59 EST)

Prosecutors want the times Tiger Woods' prescriptions were filled, the number of pills, the dosage amounts and any instructions that accompanied the pills, such as warnings about driving while taking them.

Prized recruit Hiller, No. 2 OT in '27, picks Florida

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 00:50:59 EST)

Maxwell Hiller, the No. 2 offensive tackle and No. 7 overall recruit in the SC Next Junior 300, gave Florida and new head coach Jon Sumrall his verbal pledge Wednesday.

Rai 'wins,' young Fleetwood steals show at Par 3

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 00:50:59 EST)

Eight-year-old Frankie Fleetwood stole the show at Wednesday's family-friendly Masters Par 3 Contest, which saw Aaron Rai win and four holes-in-one.

📈 Ranking top men's hoops players in the portal

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 00:50:59 EST)

More than 1,000 players have entered the portal less than 24 hours after it opened. Here's the top talent.

Our hottest hot takes two weeks into the MLB season

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 16:37:54 EST)

From a shocking NL East champion to a 50-homer slugger you probably haven't heard of yet, our experts go bold with their early predictions.

The art of taking a lead: Why every step matters in baseball's game of inches

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 16:37:54 EST)

A bad lead helped keep the Blue Jays from a title. Tim Kurkjian explores the state of a critical skill.

Inside the 'strange phenomenon' the NBA is struggling to contain

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 21:55:55 EST)

With tanking strategies growing in both audaciousness and frequency of use, can the league get its arms around the often-effective practice?

NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams land

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 21:55:55 EST)

The last rankings of the regular season! Let's see where every team stacks up before the postseason.

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

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 22:31:45 EST)

Was Wednesday's 2-0 loss Liverpool's worst performance under Arne Slot? ESPN's Mark Ogden, Julien Laurens, Gab Marcotti and Sam Tighe weigh in on that and all the other moments that mattered from the UCL quarterfinal first legs.

PSG's wastefulness leaves door open, but this isn't Klopp's Liverpool any more

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 22:31:45 EST)

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Champions League recap: Atleti go past 10-man Barça, PSG defeat Liverpool

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 22:32:27 EST)

Both Atlético Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain get 2-0 first-leg wins on a day of quarterfinals action in the UEFA Champions League.

WNBA mock draft: UConn's Fudd drops to No. 3 pick

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:57:38 EST)

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

Free agency: Predictions, biggest questions, more

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:57:38 EST)

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

Projecting NFL draft quarterback landing spots, from No. 1 to No. 215: New homes for nine passers

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 15:37:53 EST)

Ben Solak projects landing spots for the nine QBs he considers draftable in the 2026 class (and one trade) and sizes up each team fit.

'I'm going to put it in my house in a safe': How the Masters lawn gnome became so popular that it might be discontinued

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 14:48:15 EST)

One piece of merchandise at Augusta National became too popular for its own good.

'Don't move on, just move forward': How hockey helped Michigan's Michael Hage overcome tragedy

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 07:23:13 EST)

Fueled by the memory of his father, the Wolverines star returns to Las Vegas for the Frozen Four.

Frozen Four: How Denver, Michigan, Wisconsin and North Dakota can win it all

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 07:23:11 EST)

With the men's hockey tournament heating up, we've got all the results, analysis and highlights.

Divine intervention? How Dallas landed Dak Prescott at No. 135 in the 2016 NFL draft

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:16:13 EST)

As the moment neared, OC Scott Linehan was holding his breath, thinking, "Someone else is going to take him."

'He's reinvigorated': A rare long offseason has given Andy Reid time to make changes

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:55:27 EST)

The NFL's oldest and longest-tenured coach faces a task he hasn't seen in a long time -- a bounce-back season.

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

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 12:16:02 EST)

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

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

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 12:12:33 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

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 12:12:33 EST)

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

Women's transfer rankings for 2026-27 season

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 20:22:56 EST)

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NBA Futures: Lakers' championship odds now 300-1

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 18:06:30 EST)

The Lakers' championship odds are even longer after the injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

Inside the Bucks' lost season, and the looming 'nasty breakup' with Giannis Antetokounmpo

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:51:05 EST)

A difficult season exacerbated a 13-year relationship that was already on the rocks, leading to more questions than answers in Milwaukee.

Connelly's favorite transfer classes: Teams that pushed the envelope in the portal

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:56:33 EST)

Looking beyond the numbers, here are the teams that took the boldest steps in their portal approaches.

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.

Six things I wish I'd known when I drafted

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 21:18:43 EST)

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at biggest fantasy surprises from the first few weeks of the season.

Prospect watch: Konnor Griffin's here, who's next?

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 21:18:43 EST)

All the prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season moves through its first month.

Baseball in Latin America is broken -- is an international draft the answer?

(Tue, 7 Apr 2026 12:57:44 EST)

As the search for the next Dominican baseball phenom intensifies, the tragic death of a teenager is the latest symptom of a failing system.

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

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 15:06:13 EST)

There are no more friendlies or camps before the U.S. names its World Cup roster, so what does coach Mauricio Pochettino need to do before then?

Make-or-break questions the USWNT must answer before next year's World Cup

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 15:06:13 EST)

USWNT coach Emma Hayes needs to use every match to answer some important questions.

NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego leads the way, Washington back on track

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 15:06:32 EST)

San Diego Wave are the new leaders of the ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, while the Washington Spirit are soaring up.

PGA Tour vs. LIV in a much different place than it was at 2023 Masters

(Tue, 7 Apr 2026 20:33:49 EST)

It's been three years, and while the LIV-PGA fight isn't necessarily 'won,' it certainly seems settled.

The good, the bad and the ugly of F1's new 2026 regulations

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:29:49 EST)

F1's new-for-2026 regulations have come in for considerable criticism, but there have been positives, too. ESPN weighs up the good and the bad.

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Two fighters make their top-10 debut

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 08:01:54 EST)

Two fighters break into the top 10 after standout performances. Here are the latest women's pound-for-pound rankings.

Men's divisional rankings: Why Wilder's win wasn't enough to join top 10 at heavyweight

(Wed, 8 Apr 2026 08:01:54 EST)

The Deontay Wilder-Derek Chisora fight card caused a major shakeup, but not in the division you would think.

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Real Madrid work on mega midfield swap deal

(Thu, 9 Apr 2026 04:11:00 EST)

Real Madrid and Liverpool are working on deals for Eduardo Camavinga and Alexis Mac Allister to swap clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest.