Flagg edges Knueppel in tight Rookie of Year vote

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:36:32 EST)

Mavericks star Cooper Flagg, who shattered records as a teenage rookie this season, earned Rookie of the Year on Monday.

Simpson: Met secretly with McVay before draft

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:36:32 EST)

Newly drafted QB Ty Simpson said in an ESPN Radio interview that he kept his meeting with coach Sean McVay "private" in accordance with the Rams' wishes.

Sources: LIV Golf will postpone New Orleans stop

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:36:32 EST)

LIV Golf's scheduled tournament in New Orleans in June will be postponed, sources told ESPN's Mark Schlabach on Monday, as the league continues to attempt to secure additional funding after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund pulled back its commitment.

Sources: NCAA eyes star QB Sorsby for gambling

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:36:32 EST)

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, sources told ESPN.

Riley not retiring, sticking with 'win big' approach

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:36:32 EST)

Pat Riley made it clear he is not retiring or changing his approach to running the Heat after Miami missed the playoffs for the first time since 2018-19.

Bueckers: Fudd relationship 'nobody's business'

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:36:32 EST)

During media day proceedings with the Dallas Wings, star Paige Bueckers addressed the buzz surrounding her relationship with teammate Azzi Fudd on Monday.

Optimistic Baker: New age rules not retroactive

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:36:32 EST)

NCAA president Charlie Baker, who is "pretty optimistic" the age-based eligibility proposal will pass, told ESPN that the implementation is not expected to include athletes who graduated or exhausted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season.

Breslow talks with Story, open to feedback on style

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:36:32 EST)

Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said Monday he's open to feedback about his communication style, which drew criticism a day earlier in the wake of the team's surprise firing of manager Alex Cora and five members of his coaching staff.

🏈 Best, worst, most confusing of the NFL draft

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:36:32 EST)

What were the best selections in each round? Which teams filled their needs? What were the top in-draft trades, and what was the most surprising pick?

Follow live: Pistons look to level series against Magic in Game 4

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:31:11 EST)

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Kiper's grades for all 32 NFL draft classes: Why the Cowboys and Jets aced their picks

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:14:58 EST)

Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the entire 2026 NFL draft, from the good (Cowboys, Jets) to the very questionable (Rams). See all 32 teams' grades.

What's next for all 32 teams? New QB battles, impact rookies, depth chart questions

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:14:57 EST)

What questions linger after the draft? We asked our reporters for every team's most pressing issue.

Wetzel: Heisman hopes and career in jeopardy after college football's latest gambling scandal

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:15:22 EST)

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's decision to get treatment for gambling addiction feels like an inevitable result of a sports betting boom. The NCAA has to hope it doesn't get worse.

What to know about Brendan Sorsby's situation, what's next

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:15:22 EST)

The latest gambling case at the NCAA leaves the transfer's future uncertain and Texas Tech with questions.

Where every first-round series ranks, plus biggest questions

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:59:10 EST)

Where does every first-round series in the 2026 NBA playoffs rank so far? Plus, key questions and stock watch for upcoming free agents.

Inside the NBA's 'foul up 3' strategy: A game-winning call or clutch-time saboteur?

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:59:10 EST)

Zach Kram studied years of NBA film to determine whether it works and its impact on basketball.

From win total to rotation ERA to Ohtani's WAR: Predicting the Dodgers' season from their first-month pace

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:22:30 EST)

110 wins? How much WAR for Shohei Ohtani? We use L.A.'s hot start to play over/under for the rest of 2026.

The biggest shocks of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:29:43 EST)

From players overperforming or underperforming to powerless power plays to ... rotisserie chicken on the ice?

Replacing the first round of the NFL draft: Who's up next in college football?

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:31:43 EST)

The teams that lost first-round players will be looking for the next man up. Here's who should take over for those 32 picks.

Five-star analysis: How Haven fits at Bama, Brown at A&M

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:31:43 EST)

There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.

Chelsea reach FA Cup final, Serie A facing another ref scandal, Arsenal win ugly, more

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:15:31 EST)

Chelsea advanced to the FA Cup final days after changing managers (again), but it's hardly proof of the club's "project" working. Plus: Is Serie A heading for another referee scandal, and can Arsenal hang on in the English title race?

Should Man United stick with Michael Carrick, or go all out for PSG's Luis Enrique?

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:15:30 EST)

United have settled on two candidates for the permanent manager's job at Old Trafford.

Men's Way-Too-Early Top 25: Biggest risers, fallers after portal, draft deadlines

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:53:19 EST)

Florida jumps to the top while Louisville and Indiana join the mix. Here's how next season is taking shape.

Week 11: Top 25, best moments and what to watch

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:49:10 EST)

What do the latest top-25 rankings look like?

Wilson meets Banana Ball: Russell Wilson takes part in Savannah Bananas outing

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:21:57 EST)

The Super Bowl XLVIII-winning quarterback also took a swing for the Savannah Bananas and almost recorded a hit.

Paul Skenes rents bounce house to celebrate Konnor Griffin's 20th birthday

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:21:57 EST)

Skenes rented the inflatable kids attraction as a part of a belated celebration for rookie shortstop Griffin.

Fantasy baseball news: Stanton's status still uncertain and other Monday news

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:52:11 EST)

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

What to expect from Mendoza, Love and 34 other rookies in fantasy football

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:25:44 EST)

Matt Bowen provides his analysis of this year's rookie class in fantasy, in terms of redraft and dynasty value.

NBA Futures: Timberwolves, Nuggets see odds take a hit

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:17:48 EST)

The Nuggets saw their odds lengthen after another loss over the weekend, and the Timberwolves took a plunge with injuries to Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards.

NFL futures: Hierarchy largely unchanged after draft; Rams still favorites

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:17:48 EST)

Every NFL team's team's win total, as well as odds to win their division, the conference and Super Bowl LXI.

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal keeping tabs on Real Madrid's Endrick

(Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:59:03 EST)

Arsenal are among several clubs monitoring Real Madrid striker Endrick. Transfer Talk has the latest.