Why Tatum is coming back now and what it means for Boston

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 17:07:01 EST)

Here's the latest on Jayson Tatum's return to Boston after a devastating Achilles injury -- and how it could shift the NBA's balance of power with just weeks to go in the season.

NBA All-Contract Team: Brunson, Avdija, Johnson lead 15-player roster

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 16:32:49 EST)

Could a roster built with only the best contracts -- no max or rookie deals allowed -- reach the playoffs?

Sources: Celtics' Tatum expected to return Fri.

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 17:15:48 EST)

Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is expected to make his 2025-26 NBA season debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night at TD Garden, sources told ESPN.

Bills trading for Bears WR Moore, sources say

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 17:15:48 EST)

The Bears have agreed to a trade to send wide receiver DJ Moore to the Bills, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

NCAA challenging eligibility of Rebels' Chambliss

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 17:15:48 EST)

The NCAA is appealing the preliminary injunction that a state court in Mississippi granted to Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to allow him a sixth college season in 2026.

Sources: Saints sack king Jordan to be free agent

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 17:15:48 EST)

Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan will become a free agent when the new league begins next week, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Sources: Mavs' Flagg (foot) cleared for return

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 17:15:48 EST)

Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg has been cleared to return after missing the last eight games due to a left midfoot sprain, sources told ESPN.

UNC star Wilson still not cleared for Duke return

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 17:15:48 EST)

Star freshman Caleb Wilson is increasing practice work for No. 17 North Carolina ahead of the rivalry game at No. 1 Duke but has yet to be cleared for 5-on-5 action due to his hand fracture.

UFC champ Aspinall, boxing's Hearn join forces

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 17:15:48 EST)

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has signed a "commercial and advisory" deal with Eddie Hearn's newly established Matchroom Talent Agency.

Leafs trade Roy to Avs for 1st-, 5th-round picks

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 17:15:48 EST)

The Maple Leafs traded center Nicolas Roy to the Avalanche for a conditional first-round draft choice in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026.

⚾ MLB Rank: Ranking baseball's top 100 players

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 17:15:48 EST)

From star sluggers like Ohtani and Judge to top pitchers like Skubal, we rank -- and make predictions for -- the best players in baseball right now.

School of scandal: Coach allegedly moonlighted as a pimp

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 14:32:39 EST)

Multiple dismissals have occurred at Cal State Bakersfield as an investigation probes who knew what and when.

Why is Kyler Murray's free agency a little different? Let's answer nine big NFL offseason questions

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 13:53:26 EST)

Where will Kyler Murray land? Could offensive linemen get paid big money? Who is the best edge-rushing option? And what will happen with A.J. Brown?

Tracking NFL free agency: Updates on re-signings, trades, cuts and rumors

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 13:53:26 EST)

NFL free agency opens with the legal negotiating window on March 9. Here's the latest intel.

DJ Moore to Bills: Bears to eye Linderbaum? Impact on Allen, draft

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 14:24:46 EST)

Will trading Moore's contract enable Chicago to bolster its offensive line? That's one of eight questions we answer.

Men's Bubble Watch: Ohio State, Miami create separation with key wins

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 13:04:38 EST)

The Buckeyes and Canes solidified their standings on the right side of the respective Big Ten and ACC bubbles.

Men's Power Rankings: What's at stake in every power conference

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 13:04:38 EST)

Can Florida rise to a 1-seed? Will UConn or St. John's win the Big East? What's on the line for our final top 25.

World Baseball Classic preview: Power Rankings, most likely MVPs and how far each team could go

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:25:09 EST)

Can anyone challenge Team USA? Which stars will shine brightest? Here's everything you need for the 2026 WBC.

'Nobody sleeps for like a month': How WNBA GMs will squeeze in drafts, free agency once CBA in place

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 15:53:47 EST)

As CBA negotiations linger, the time to conduct drafts and free agency gets shorter. We asked WNBA GMs how they're preparing.

Wyshynski's NHL trade tier rankings: Which big names could bring a Stanley Cup?

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 16:30:10 EST)

The playoff races have restarted, with many teams seeking to bolster their rosters for a deep run this spring.

Live NHL trade tracker for 2025-26: All the deals made before March 6 deadline

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 16:30:09 EST)

Catch up on all the deals made, along with analysis from our reporters.

Nine big questions for the nine top freshmen in the 2026 NBA draft

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:16:56 EST)

What key questions remain for Boozer, Peterson and seven other top freshmen in the 2026 NBA draft class?

Women's Bracketology: Bubble bursts for Bulldogs, Cardinal and Aggies

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 15:59:05 EST)

Losses Wednesday in their Champ Week openers dashed NCAA tournament hopes for three teams on the bubble.

Power Rankings: How Champ Week can help or hurt the top teams

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 15:59:04 EST)

Teams have one last chance to improve their projected seed -- or protect their spot in the top 16.

Why the Chiefs traded Trent McDuffie, and what's next

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:48:21 EST)

The last time the Chiefs traded away a player of McDuffie's caliber, they went to three straight Super Bowls.

Reid projects Rounds 1-2 with his new NFL mock draft

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:48:21 EST)

Now that the 2026 combine is in the books, how could the draft shake out?

USMNT Big Board: Who should make Pochettino's USMNT roster for March camp?

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 10:28:10 EST)

It's the month of the final matches for the USMNT before its pre-World Cup camp. Who is looking good, and who is on the outside looking in for Mauricio Pochettino's squad?

World Cup squads: Predicting starting XIs for England, Spain, France, more

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 10:28:10 EST)

How do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of squads and starters?

Pre-spring QB rankings for all 68 Power 4 teams

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 10:01:22 EST)

Spring football is about to begin. CJ Carr, Arch Manning, Julian Sayin? Who's the best QB right now?

Big 12 spring preview: Storylines, key positions and players to watch

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 10:01:22 EST)

With spring games right around the corner, here's what you should know for every Big 12 team.

Lendeborg, Stirtz, more: This season's 25 best transfers

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 09:41:18 EST)

Yaxel Lendeborg's influence on Michigan is evident, but who else has made an impact with new teams?

Process over perfection: How UConn prepared to chase its third title in four years

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 09:41:18 EST)

The pressure of expectation derailed the Huskies' bid for a three-peat. Perspective has them back in contention.

The best teams in Europe: Can anybody touch Barcelona, Bayern?

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:10:21 EST)

As the calendar turns into March, we've seen more than enough in 2026 so far to rank the hottest, most in-form European clubs. Where does your team rank?

How a 21-year-old prodigy and a 38-year-old veteran ended up with the same fight

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 09:20:38 EST)

UFC 326 features a fight between Raul Rosas Jr. and Rob Font in an ultimate battle of youth vs. experience.

UFC 326 expert picks: Max Holloway is a tough matchup for Charles Oliveira

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 09:20:38 EST)

The BMF belt is up for grabs in the main event on Saturday night.

How Stewart and the Mist overcame Plum's 40 points to win the Unrivaled title

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 08:24:22 EST)

Despite 40 points from Kelsey Plum, Breanna Stewart led the Mist past the Phantom for the 2026 Unrivaled title.

'I think she's coming back': Djokovic buzzes about Serena Williams' possible return

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 08:23:13 EST)

Novak Djokovic said he thought Wimbledon would be a great potential site for Serena Williams to officially make her return.

Inside a surprise dance performance from UCLA women's basketball stars

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 08:23:13 EST)

Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Charlisse Leger-Walker high kicked their way onto the UCLA dance team.

The craziest F1 start ever? Why Australian Grand Prix might see chaos from the start

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 09:28:25 EST)

Grand prix starts have always held the potential for chaos, but this year there's almost guaranteed drama when the lights go out in Australia on Sunday. ESPN explains why.

One reason to root for every driver on the 2026 grid

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 09:28:25 EST)

On the eve of a new season, ESPN stops at every garage in pit lane.

Emma Hayes' vision for 2027 World Cup is becoming clear

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 10:30:05 EST)

After so much experimentation, how the USWNT will look under Emma Hayes at the 2027 Women's World Cup is becoming evident.

Transfer rumors, news: Wrexham want Robertson if Premier League dream succeeds

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 06:59:48 EST)

Liverpool left back Andy Robertson is on the agenda of Wrexham if they seal a place in the Premier League. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Summer transfer needs for all 20 Premier League teams

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 06:59:48 EST)

What should your team be focusing on ahead of the transfer window?

33 players who jump out for 2026, from Vladdy to Arraez

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 00:11:19 EST)

Tristan H.Cockcroft highlights the players -- and stats -- that have grabbed his attention heading into the fantasy baseball season.

Draft guide: Rankings, tips, strategy, stats and more

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 00:11:19 EST)

All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the fantasy baseball season.

Fast break: Who should you pick up before the playoffs begin?

(Thu, 5 Mar 2026 09:43:32 EST)

Here's everything managers should be looking around the league at ahead of the fantasy playoffs.