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Follow live: Bears take Caleb Williams at No. 1, Commanders tab Jayden DanielsFollow live: Bears take Caleb Williams at No. 1, Commanders tab Jayden Daniels
Track every pick from Round 1, including live reaction and analysis. Watch the draft live on ESPN, ABC and ESPN+.
2024 NFL draft: Pros and cons for every first-round pick2024 NFL draft: Pros and cons for every first-round pick
The Chicago Bears did as expected and picked Caleb Williams at No. 1. We look at the pros and cons of every pick in Thursday's opening round.
NFL draft trade tracker: Every deal involving a pick or veteran playerNFL draft trade tracker: Every deal involving a pick or veteran player
We're chronicling every trade that affected this draft, including the Vikings trading up twice.
Agent: Cousins confused by Falcons' Penix pickAgent: Cousins confused by Falcons' Penix pick
The Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft Thursday.
Sources: Patriots, Vikings eyed trade for HerbertSources: Patriots, Vikings eyed trade for Herbert
The Chargers received trade inquiries for Justin Herbert from the Patriots and Vikings but quickly turned down both requests, sources told ESPN.
Embiid puts up 50 on heels of comeback vowEmbiid puts up 50 on heels of comeback vow
Joel Embiid led the 76ers to a win over the Knicks in Game 3 on Thursday night, having said after Philadelphia dropped into a 2-0 hole that "we're going to win this series."
Vikings trade up to 10th pick, land QB McCarthyVikings trade up to 10th pick, land QB McCarthy
The Vikings traded up to the No. 10 pick with the Jets to select quarterback J.J. McCarthy on Thursday at the NFL draft.
Broncos make Nix record-tying 6th 1st-round QBBroncos make Nix record-tying 6th 1st-round QB
The Denver Broncos picked Oregon quarterback Bo Nix with the No. 12 pick Thursday night, moving to select their quarterback of the future.
Bears pick QB Williams No. 1, WR Odunze No. 9Bears pick QB Williams No. 1, WR Odunze No. 9
The Bears selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft.
Giants pass on QBs, say WR Nabers 'was our guy'Giants pass on QBs, say WR Nabers 'was our guy'
Giants GM Joe Schoen said the Giants are "comfortable" with their current group of quarterbacks and "ecstatic" about drafting Malik Nabers with the No. 6 pick Thursday.
Eagles star Brown gets historic $96M extensionEagles star Brown gets historic $96M extension
The Eagles and A.J. Brown have agreed on a three-year, $96 million extension that includes $84 million guaranteed, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Follow live: Lakers yearning for first win at home vs. NuggetsFollow live: Lakers yearning for first win at home vs. Nuggets
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How the first 17 games of the Stanley Cup playoffs will influence the rest of the first roundHow the first 17 games of the Stanley Cup playoffs will influence the rest of the first round
From the Rangers' victory variety to the Leafs' power-play struggles to the Predators' new identity, here's what we've learned in the 2024 postseason.
2024 NFL draft: Fantasy football analysis of Round 12024 NFL draft: Fantasy football analysis of Round 1
Liz Loza, Matt Bowen and Mike Clay break down the fantasy potential of rookies taken in the early rounds of the NFL draft and provide initial 2024 projections.
MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands one month into the season?MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands one month into the season?
One red-hot team is inching closer to a top-five debut this week, while an AL power continues to slip down our list.
'It all started with Elly': How the Reds plan to win big around MLB's most exciting player'It all started with Elly': How the Reds plan to win big around MLB's most exciting player
Elly De La Cruz and his team are looking to turn the shortstop's style into a little more substance.
Rams unveil 60-yard turf football field on shore of Hermosa BeachRams unveil 60-yard turf football field on shore of Hermosa Beach
The 60-yard turf football field will be used for a weeklong series of community efforts.
How tough love (and disrespect) fuels Paolo BancheroHow tough love (and disrespect) fuels Paolo Banchero
The Orlando Magic haven't won a playoff series in 14 years. Banchero believes he can break the cycle.
Marvin Harrison Jr., Joe Alt the latest additions to the NFL's father-son clubMarvin Harrison Jr., Joe Alt the latest additions to the NFL's father-son club
The star wideout and offensive tackle joined the Mannings, McCaffreys, Bosas and more.
Williams, Harrison Jr. lead NFL draft's best dressed starsWilliams, Harrison Jr. lead NFL draft's best dressed stars
For some stars, what they wear could be just as notable as where they land.
Man City remind Arsenal of their ruthless late-season form as title race pressure mountsMan City remind Arsenal of their ruthless late-season form as title race pressure mounts
Manchester City's unrelenting form towards the end of the Premier League season is now a recurrent theme as they seek a fourth straight title.
Why Xavi decided to reverse course and stay at BarcelonaWhy Xavi decided to reverse course and stay at Barcelona
In January, Barca legend Xavi announced he would step down as manager at the end of the 2023-24 season. Just 91 days later, he agreed to stay on. What changed and what does it mean moving forward?
How Barcelona's rescheduled match helps Real Madrid in Champions LeagueHow Barcelona's rescheduled match helps Real Madrid in Champions League
Barcelona's match with Valencia could help Real Madrid's bid for a 15th Champions League crown.
Bush's restored Heisman a natural progression in new college sports worldBush's restored Heisman a natural progression in new college sports world
Bush getting his Heisman back is a natural result of college sports' new name, image and likeness rules.
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Houston at No. 1; decimated Duke, Kentucky fallWay-Too-Early Top 25: Houston at No. 1; decimated Duke, Kentucky fall
The coaching carousel and transfer portal have completely upended things just 17 days after UConn won the NCAA title. Welcome, previously unranked and next-in-line teams.
2024-25 women's transfer rankings: The top 25 players on the move2024-25 women's transfer rankings: The top 25 players on the move
More than 1,100 women's college basketball players are in the transfer portal. Who are the top players looking for a new school next season?
2024-25 men's transfer tracker: Where will Andrej Stojakovic end up? Kentucky? North Carolina?2024-25 men's transfer tracker: Where will Andrej Stojakovic end up? Kentucky? North Carolina?
All of the movement in and out of the transfer portal, including the domino effect of the new deadline for grad transfers.
Why the Lions gave St. Brown, Sewell a record-breaking $162M in guaranteed moneyWhy the Lions gave St. Brown, Sewell a record-breaking $162M in guaranteed money
The Lions spent big to keep 2021 draftees Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell in Detroit through 2028.
Transfer Talk: Liverpool hold interest in Frankfurt's PachoTransfer Talk: Liverpool hold interest in Frankfurt's Pacho
Liverpool will look to Germany to try and sign defender Willian Pacho from Eintracht Frankfurt. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Weekend preview: What our experts will be watchingWeekend preview: What our experts will be watchingOur fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight what they're looking forward to watching.
Roundtable: Which players are our experts determined to roster?Roundtable: Which players are our experts determined to roster?The fantasy experts list the players they are going out of their way to roster this season.
The complexities of racing an oval: it's more than just turning leftThe complexities of racing an oval: it's more than just turning left
"Go fast, turn left." The cliche is well known among NASCAR crowds, and Alanis King speaks to the series' best to explain the nuances of stock car's oval racing.
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