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Sources: NCAA tournaments set to expand to 76

April 28, 2026

The NCAA has initiated the final steps to expand the men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with sources telling ESPN that clearing the final steps needed is just a formality.

Sources: NBA finalizing lottery reform proposal

April 28, 2026

The NBA has proposed a new anti-tanking draft reform that expands the lottery, flattens odds and penalizes the bottom three teams, sources told ESPN.

Embiid's 33 downs Celtics, keeps 76ers alive

April 28, 2026

Joel Embiid helped the 76ers rally from a 13-point, third quarter deficit, holding the Celtics to just 11 points in the final frame of Game 5.

Rockets rule out Durant (ankle) for Game 5

April 28, 2026

The Rockets, again facing elimination, officially ruled out star forward Kevin Durant for Wednesday night's Game 5 against the Lakers because of a left ankle sprain.

Fired Thomson has no animosity towards Phillies

April 28, 2026

Former Phillies manager Rob Thomson showed no animosity toward the team or front office, which fired him on Tuesday, expressing a desire to remain in the organization if he's wanted.

Stokes, potential '27 No. 1 pick, chooses Kansas

April 28, 2026

Tyran Stokes, the No. 1-ranked player in ESPN's 2026 SC Next 100 and the consensus favorite to be the top pick in the 2027 NBA draft, chose Kansas over Kentucky on Tuesday.

Luis Enrique: PSG-Bayern 'best match' as coach

April 28, 2026

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique hailed his side's record-breaking 5-4 win over Bayern Munich as the best match he's ever been involved in during his coaching career.

Source: Jets considering Russell Wilson for QB2

April 28, 2026

The Jets, exploring the veteran backup quarterbacks available, had Russell Wilson in for a visit late Monday night, a source told ESPN's Rich Cimini.

✍ Mel Kiper's grades for all 32 NFL draft classes

April 28, 2026

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

New NBA mock draft! Projecting all 60 picks ahead ...

April 28, 2026

As the 2026 NBA draft lottery approaches -- it's Sunday, May 10, on ABC -- we have an updated mock draft of all 60 picks.

'We just feed off one another': Have the Sabres fi...

April 28, 2026

One win from its first series win since 2007, Buffalo has finally unlocked its true potential.

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: A pivotal Game 5 and t...

April 28, 2026

Here are previews for all of Tuesday's games, a best bet, recaps from Monday and updated stats.

Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas: What it means, why...

April 28, 2026

What the 2026 SC Next 100 No. 1 recruit's decision means for the Jayhawks -- and his own basketball future.

Barnwell looks back at 12 quarterback situations v...

April 28, 2026

Matthew Stafford just won MVP, but the contending Rams still drafted Ty Simpson in Round 1. Is it bad team building, or are there precedents for this working?

Seven rounds, 35 great picks: Yates' favorite sele...

April 28, 2026

Omar Cooper Jr. at No. 30? R Mason Thomas in Round 2? Cole Payton on Day 3? Field Yates has the best picks.

PSG vs. Bayern was one of the greatest matches Cha...

April 28, 2026

European giants PSG and Bayern Munich produced one of the greatest games you'll ever see. Yet neither will be happy at a 5-4 score that keeps the tie hanging in the balance.

Don't nitpick, just marvel at the talent of PSG an...

April 28, 2026

Tuesday's semifinal was a gift: two teams laden with talent, coached well and given the freedom to entertain.

Steelers use UFA tender on Aaron Rodgers: What doe...

April 28, 2026

Pittsburgh adds protection in case the 42-year-old QB bolts elsewhere. ESPN's NFL experts explain next steps.

Meet MLB's All-April team -- and the biggest early...

April 28, 2026

Who's atop the majors one month into the 2026 season? We identify stars, players to watch and disappointments at every position.

Why now? What's next? Making sense of Phillies sha...

April 28, 2026

Philly decided it was time for a change after a 9-19 start. Will the Phils improve under interim manager Don Mattingly?

Revealing 2026's Prospect X, his unique backstory and dramatic NFL draft journey

April 28, 2026

This year's diamond in the NFL scouting rough ended up getting drafted. You won't believe his story.

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

April 28, 2026

Brendan Sorsby addressing his gambling addiction feels like an inevitable result of a sports betting boom.

12 moves that shaped the WNBA offseason -- and wha...

April 28, 2026

From coaching hires and key moments in CBA talks to a whirlwind 10 days of player movement, we run down the offseason.

Keldon Johnson's move to the bench kick-started San Antonio's resurgence

April 28, 2026

The Sixth Man of the Year is an undisputed leader in San Antonio and helped lead the Spurs back to the postseason.

Griezmann is already an Atlético legend. Can he wi...

April 28, 2026

Antoine Griezmann has never won LaLiga or the Champions League, but he's still among the greats. Can he sign off with club soccer's biggest title?

What if Liverpool didn't sign Mo Salah? Soccer's u...

April 28, 2026

Mohamed Salah will be remembered as one of the best Liverpool players of all time, but it's easy to forget that he almost didn't even end up at Liverpool. How would the last nine seasons have played out if he'd gone somewhere else?

Why Rayo Vallecano's European run is the miracle o...

April 28, 2026

Rayo Vallecano, who play in a stadium where opponents mock the facilities, are on the cusp of a European final.

Rankings for the 2026 season

April 28, 2026

Fantasy football rankings for the upcoming season, for PPR leagues, as well as IDP and dynasty setups.

Winners and losers after NFL draft: Price-to-Seattle a perfect fit?

April 28, 2026

Which players benefited most from the happenings during draft weekend, and which saw their stocks fall the most.

Notre Dame heads into 2026 with a QB it hasn't had in a long time

April 28, 2026

CJ Carr is forging his own path with the Irish. He could also be the QB to lead them to a title.

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

April 28, 2026

Here's who should take over for the 32 teams that lost first-round players in the draft.

Women's Bracketology: South Carolina debuts as No. 1 overall seed for 2026-27

April 28, 2026

With the additions of Jordan Lee and Oliviyah Edwards, the Gamecocks top our first look at next season's NCAA tournament.

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

April 28, 2026

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

Week 12 Top 25 and how to watch

April 28, 2026

Check out our Top 25 poll, plus the player of the week.

The biggest shocks of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs

April 27, 2026

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

'Realize who the villain is': SGA trolls Dillon Br...

April 28, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder star edited the Suns guard's jersey to troll him after advancing past Phoenix in the playoffs.

Citi Field clearance: Nats-Mets tickets cheaper th...

April 28, 2026

The Mets have lost 15 of their past 17 games, and tickets to see the team play are reflecting their record.

Mock draft: When to draft Napheesa Collier and others

April 28, 2026

See how the experts drafted in their fantasy women's basketball mock draft, including when to pick Napheesa Collier.

WNBA tiered rankings: Frontcourt players to build around

April 28, 2026

As you prep for your draft, using these tiers is a helpful way to identify drop-offs during the process.

Closer stock watch: Underrated Robert Suarez on the rise

April 28, 2026

Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.

Fantasy baseball news: Travis Bazzana getting the call from Cleveland

April 28, 2026

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

Boxing divisional rankings: Was 'Big Baby' Miller's win enough to rejoin the top 10?

April 28, 2026

Was Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller's third consecutive win enough to crack the heavyweight top 10? Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid want Mourinho a...

April 28, 2026

Is Jose Mourinho set for a return to the touchline at Real Madrid? Plus, Arsenal are reportedly interested in Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Transfer Talk has the latest.