Follow along in ESPN's Draftcast: Analysis for every pick

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:48:31 EST)

See every pick in the 2026 NFL draft, including what each prospect brings and how he fits with his new team.

Follow live: Rockets look to avoid 3-0 hole vs. Lakers in Game 3

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:42:04 EST)

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Greenard traded to Eagles, gets new $100M deal

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:45:32 EST)

The Eagles acquired Jonathan Greenard in a trade with the Vikings and agreed to a lucrative new deal with the star linebacker.

Snead touts McVay 'lockstep' after tense presser

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:45:32 EST)

Rams general manager Les Snead said Friday that he and coach Sean McVay are "in lockstep" on decisions they make in the draft.

Cards draft Beck, add ex-Canes star to QB room

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:45:32 EST)

The Cardinals drafted Carson Beck with the 65th pick, muddying an already cloudy QB situation.

Falcons draft Terrell, unite CB with star brother

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:45:32 EST)

The Falcons selected Avieon Terrell with the No. 48 pick of the NFL draft, uniting the Clemson CB with his older brother A.J.

Cowboys add LB depth, trade for Niners' Winters

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:45:32 EST)

The Cowboys acquired LB Dee Winters from the 49ers for pick No. 152 in the fifth round of the NFL draft.

Rutschman's 2 HRs spark Orioles' rout of Red Sox

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:45:32 EST)

Adley Rutschman hit two of Baltimore's six homers and drove in six runs as the Orioles routed the slumping Boston Red Sox 10-3.

Still waiting on Rodgers, Steelers draft QB Allar

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:45:32 EST)

The Steelers added to the QB position Friday night, selecting former Penn State star Drew Allar in the third round of the NFL draft.

Alexander-Walker named Most Improved Player

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:45:32 EST)

Nickeil Alexander-Walker was named this season's Most Improved Player on Friday, marking the second straight Atlanta Hawks player to win the award.

👀 NFL draft trade grades: Assessing Round 1

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:45:32 EST)

We're grading the most impactful trades of the 2026 NFL draft, including three deals by the Bills.

East playoff takeaways: Boston takes 2-1 lead with win in Philadelphia

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:59:47 EST)

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

Big winners, losers and value picks of Round 1: Kiper on a wild start to the NFL draft

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:15:53 EST)

Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, sizing up moves like the Makai Lemon, Caleb Downs and Ty Simpson picks.

Pick-by-pick takes on Round 1 of the NFL draft: How prospects fit with their new teams

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:15:53 EST)

Here's our NFL Nation reporters' look at the biggest questions for each Round 1 pick and how every player fits.

How bad is it in Boston? Are the Yankees that much better? What we learned from New York's rivalry sweep

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:55:23 EST)

It's early, but we saw two very different teams at Fenway Park this week.

Will the real Pete Crow-Armstrong please stand up?

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:51:49 EST)

We've seen PCA play like an MVP. And we've seen PCA struggle. When will the Cubs' young star put it all together again?

How a trade 19 years ago is *still* helping the Thunder and their title hopes

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:23:31 EST)

Little did anyone know that on July 11, 2007, a minor trade between the Seattle SuperSonics and the Orlando Magic would change NBA history.

How the Thunder helped heal Oklahoma City 30 years after unimaginable terror

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:23:31 EST)

Since 2008, the Thunder have made a commitment to honor the victims of the 1995 bombing.

What can the Raiders do to set No. 1 pick QB Fernando Mendoza up for success in Year 1?

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:14:53 EST)

From the coaching staff to the roster, here's how the Raiders can develop Fernando Mendoza.

How Rams quietly zeroed in on Ty Simpson in the draft -- and kept it a secret

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:12:33 EST)

While the Rams always try to mute their plans, they found that process magnified when it came to the quarterback position.

Answering big questions from Round 1 of the draft

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:12:33 EST)

What were the best, worst picks? Which trades stood out? And what can we expect on Day 2?

Tracking every single trade in the 2026 NFL draft

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:39:59 EST)

We're following every trade made during the NFL draft, from Round 1 all the way through the end of Round 7.

Mendoza: Have 'huge responsibility' with Raiders

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:42:06 EST)

Fernando Mendoza said "it's a huge responsibility" to be the face of a franchise with a proud history like the Raiders.

Love favored for ROY, followed by Tate, Mendoza

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:42:05 EST)

New Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love is the favorite to win offensive rookie of the year ahead of Carnell Tate and Fernando Mendoza. Jets defensive end David Bailey leads the odds for defensive rookie of the year.

Rams take Simpson, note 'this is Matthew's team'

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:42:06 EST)

The Rams selected quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in the NFL draft, though coach Sean McVay made it clear: "This is Matthew's team."

Cowboys 'changed face' of D via Downs, Lawrence

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:42:06 EST)

After taking Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at No. 11, thanks to a trade with the Dolphins, the Cowboys selected UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd pick after moving down from No. 20 in a trade with the Eagles.

Amid Brown buzz, Eagles trade up for WR Lemon

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:42:06 EST)

The Eagles made a trade with the division rival Cowboys and selected USC wide receiver Makai Lemon with the No. 20 pick.

Giants thrilled with picks: 'Couldn't do any better'

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:42:06 EST)

The Giants addressed both sides of the ball in the first round of the NFL draft, selecting Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth pick and Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10.

'Ecstatic' Mendoza goes to Raiders with top pick

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:42:06 EST)

The Raiders made it official at the NFL draft, taking former Indiana star quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick.

Chiefs: 'Top-5 guy' in CB Delane worth trade up

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:42:06 EST)

The Chiefs moved up in the NFL draft, acquiring the No. 6 pick from the Browns and using it to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. Cleveland took Spencer Fano at No. 9.

Fantasy outlook for Love, Tate, other first-rounders

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:27:15 EST)

Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of early-round rookies from the NFL draft and provide initial 2026 projections.

'Panic on the streets of London': How Arsenal, Spurs fans can influence season finale

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:11:47 EST)

It's the business end of the season and soccer fans are panicking, but does that impact players on the field?

Power Rankings: Why Man City became faves and Arsenal dropped

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:11:48 EST)

ESPN's Premier League rankings return, as Man City prove their surge over Arsenal wasn't a blip.

Once locks, which USMNT players have their World Cup spots in jeopardy?

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:22:55 EST)

There are many players who will undoubtedly play for the United States at the 2026 World Cup. But some players who were locks in the past, are now set to probably miss out.

Spring football games: Previewing Indiana, Notre Dame, Penn State and others

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:58:39 EST)

With 11 spring games this week, here's a top storyline, a position of intrigue and a player to watch for each team.

Biggest strength, weakness for the top 25 teams

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:58:39 EST)

We look at where we expect the best teams to excel and where they have potential trouble spots.

Open to work no more: Mendoza celebrates with a LinkedIn post after taken at No. 1

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:53:36 EST)

The new Las Vegas Raiders quarterback is frequently active on the platform and has posted about multiple career milestones.

Drafted in drip: Looking at the best outfits from the 2026 NFL draft

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:53:36 EST)

The stars stepped out in their best suits ahead of hearing their names called in the 2026 NFL draft.

Showing Jeremiyah some Love? Three bets to make on top of this year's rookie class

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:50:02 EST)

Three bets to make following the drafting of two potential franchise stars in the NFL draft in the first three picks.

Poll: Oregon's Dante Moore the early QB favorite for 2027 draft

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:29:40 EST)

ESPN polled 10 NFL scouts for their way-too-early top three quarterback projections for the 2027 class.

Boxing's key storylines: Mayweather-Pacquiao, Haney's next bout, Spence's return, more

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:54:39 EST)

Our experts weigh in on Floyd Mayweather's next bout, Devin Haney's future, Errol Spence Jr.'s return and more.

Murakami hits 50 homers? Rebound ahead for Luzardo? Don't be surprised!

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:19:22 EST)

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

Top 10 WNBA free agent moves: Which players will have the biggest fantasy upgrade?

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:02:47 EST)

Catch up on a busy WNBA offseason at a glance with the most impactful signings and trades in fantasy women's basketball.

Previewing all four games, with key stats, players, schedule

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:40:02 EST)

The action begins this weekend with the top eight teams squaring off, with all games available on the ESPN App.

First-month grades for all 16 NWSL teams: From an A+ to F

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:22:12 EST)

Is your team acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the NWSL season? We grade them all!

Transfer rumors, news: Man City continue quest for Anderson

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:32:42 EST)

Manchester City consider themselves the favorite to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Transfer Talk has the latest.