| NFL to allow Guardian Caps during regular seasonNFL to allow Guardian Caps during regular season | The NFL will allow players the option of using Guardian Caps in regular-season games to help protect against head injuries, the league confirmed Friday. |
| Goodell mulls 18-game regular season slateGoodell mulls 18-game regular season slate | NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is mulling a future with 18 regular-season games, a Presidents Day weekend Super Bowl Sunday and a significant increase in international games. |
| Caleb Williams breaks Caitlin Clark merch recordCaleb Williams breaks Caitlin Clark merch record | No. 1 pick Caleb Williams is breaking records before setting foot in Chicago, setting the record for draft night sales in any sport. |
| Orioles' top prospect Holliday back to minorsOrioles' top prospect Holliday back to minors | The Baltimore Orioles optioned struggling infielder Jackson Holliday to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday. |
| Sources: USC extends Gottlieb through 2030Sources: USC extends Gottlieb through 2030 | University of Southern California women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb -- responsible for rapidly restoring the Trojans into a national powerhouse -- has agreed on a contract extension that'll take her through 2030, sources told ESPN on Friday. |
| 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, a decision that caught Kirk Cousins off guard, according to his agent. |
| DQ'd Newgarden: Didn't know rules were brokenDQ'd Newgarden: Didn't know rules were broken | Josef Newgarden insisted he is "not a liar" and said he didn't know he had broken IndyCar rules until Monday, the day after the manipulated push-to-pass systems were discovered, leading to his disqualification from the season opener. |
| Iowa athletes suing over betting investigationIowa athletes suing over betting investigation | More than two dozen athletes who were based in Iowa have filed a federal lawsuit alleging state criminal investigators violated their constitutional rights during a widespread sports wagering investigation. |
| 'You can't fake that fire': What fueled Kevin Durant's incredible return to the game'You can't fake that fire': What fueled Kevin Durant's incredible return to the game | The 14-time All-Star played in 75 games this season, the most since his time with the Warriors. The journey to be able to do so reveals an unrelenting burn within: to return to the player he once was -- and more. |
| 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. |
| 'I'm still Aaron Judge': Why the Yankees' captain believes he can turn it around'I'm still Aaron Judge': Why the Yankees' captain believes he can turn it around | The Yankees offense depends on Judge's bat. Can he turn it up in time for two of their biggest series of the spring? |
| Power Rankings: Where every team stands one month into the season?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. |
| Can the Bears develop Caleb Williams? Here are 11 coaches, 2 GMs on what it takesCan the Bears develop Caleb Williams? Here are 11 coaches, 2 GMs on what it takes | The Bears need to reverse course if they're going to develop Caleb Williams. Here are experts' tips on quarterback development. |
| Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye fuel QB takeover of Round 1Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye fuel QB takeover of Round 1 | Here's what we know about how Williams, Daniels and other first-round QBs will fit in. |
| Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseasonStanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseason | From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team. |
| 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. |
| Where could Man City slip up to give Arsenal, Liverpool hope in title race?Where could Man City slip up to give Arsenal, Liverpool hope in title race? | Who will win the 2023-24 Premier League title? Ian Darke looks at the final fixtures as Man City are in control, but can Arsenal or Liverpool pip them? |
| How Pulisic, McKennie are bringing the spotlight back to Serie AHow Pulisic, McKennie are bringing the spotlight back to Serie A | Americans like Pulisic and McKennie, who could face each other Saturday, are helping boost the league's profile. |
| Double Champ Checklist: How to become the next Cormier, Nunes, Cejudo or McGregorDouble Champ Checklist: How to become the next Cormier, Nunes, Cejudo or McGregor | What does it take to accomplish a feat only four people in UFC have before? Lets start with this to-do list. |
| How UCF's Jasmine Williams balances softball, motherhood and social media stardomHow UCF's Jasmine Williams balances softball, motherhood and social media stardom | UCF shortstop Jasmine Williams went from losing 40,000 Instagram followers and almost quitting softball to finding her passion again. |
| Spring games: Position battles and newcomers to keep an eye onSpring games: Position battles and newcomers to keep an eye on | From Oregon's new QB to more Colorado roster turnover, breaking down the biggest storylines from teams in action Saturday. |
| 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. |
| Women's transfer rankings: The top 25 players on the moveWomen's transfer rankings: The top 25 players on the move | More than 1,100 names are in the transfer portal. Who are the top players looking for a new school? |
| 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. |
| LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool interested in Frankfurt's PachoLIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool interested 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 watching | Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight what they're looking forward to watching. |
