| Are torpedo bats legal? Here's how they work and facts to knowAre torpedo bats legal? Here's how they work and facts to know | A new baseball bat is all the rage right now. It's time to get up to speed on the MLB season's newest craze. |
| Cardinals make McBride NFL's highest-paid TECardinals make McBride NFL's highest-paid TE | The Cardinals are making Pro Bowler Trey McBride the highest-paid tight end in NFL history with a four-year, $76 million extension, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday. |
| Source: Raiders, QB Smith reach $75M extensionSource: Raiders, QB Smith reach $75M extension | The Raiders have agreed to a two-year, $75 million extension with quarterback Geno Smith, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. |
| UConn adds ex-Georgia star Demary to backcourtUConn adds ex-Georgia star Demary to backcourt | Georgia transfer Silas Demary Jr. committed to UConn, the school announced Thursday, giving the Huskies one of the best guards in the transfer portal and a much-needed boost to their backcourt. |
| S.C. on Final Four opponents: 'We owe them one'S.C. on Final Four opponents: 'We owe them one' | South Carolina's three losses this season came against the other three teams in the Final Four -- Texas, UCLA and UConn. |
| Auburn star Broome: 'No limitations' with elbowAuburn star Broome: 'No limitations' with elbow | Four days after he suffered an elbow injury in Auburn's Elite Eight win over Michigan State, Johni Broome said he'll be ready to go with "no limitations" Saturday for the Final Four. |
| Sources: Morant, Hield warned over finger gunsSources: Morant, Hield warned over finger guns | Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Warriors guard Buddy Hield were both issued warnings for mimicking shooting a gun during Tuesday's game, sources told ESPN |
| Backup plan: Cowboys trade for Pats QB MiltonBackup plan: Cowboys trade for Pats QB Milton | The Patriots traded quarterback Joe Milton III and a seventh-round pick to the Cowboys for a fifth-round pick Thursday as Dallas sought a backup option. |
| Baltimore sues sportsbooks over 'shady' practicesBaltimore sues sportsbooks over 'shady' practices | The city of Baltimore sued DraftKings and the parent company of FanDuel, accusing them of using deceptive and unfair practices to target and exploit vulnerable gamblers. |
| Your guide to the men's Final Four: Auburn-Florida, Duke-Houston (with picks!)Your guide to the men's Final Four: Auburn-Florida, Duke-Houston (with picks!) | Here's how each team can win Saturday's semifinals, plus their potential flaws and predictions for both games. |
| Bilas: Why this men's Final Four will be 'absolutely incredible'Bilas: Why this men's Final Four will be 'absolutely incredible' | No low seeds? No problem. We get to watch four of the most efficient teams of all time -- and that's a good thing. |
| Safety? Aesthetics? Competitive advantage? The real reasons why some teams want to ban the tush pushSafety? Aesthetics? Competitive advantage? The real reasons why some teams want to ban the tush push | It wasn't just about a polarizing on-field rule. It was a window into the back-channel politics of the rules process. |
| Tatum? Pippen? NBA execs share best comps for projected No. 1 pick Cooper FlaggTatum? Pippen? NBA execs share best comps for projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg | Ahead of the Final Four, NBA execs share their comparisons for the Duke star and projected No. 1 draft pick. |
| Is it time for South Carolina to panic? Three keys for the Gamecocks in the women's Final FourIs it time for South Carolina to panic? Three keys for the Gamecocks in the women's Final Four | South Carolina had to rally (twice) to reach the Final Four. Can the reigning champs still run it back? |
| Ranking the 15 best players: From Bueckers and Betts to Paopao and StrongRanking the 15 best players: From Bueckers and Betts to Paopao and Strong | Who follows Paige Bueckers and Lauren Betts in ESPN's Final Four player rankings? |
| 'In what world does that make sense?' MLB players weigh in on our top 100'In what world does that make sense?' MLB players weigh in on our top 100 | We asked players from around baseball for their feedback on our MLB Rank list -- and once niceties were set aside, we found out how they really felt. |
| Power Rankings: Who are the top teams one week into the season?Power Rankings: Who are the top teams one week into the season? | With baseball now underway, how much has changed since our preseason rankings? |
| First impressions from the Athletics' new home openerFirst impressions from the Athletics' new home opener | How the players, fans and staff handled the first of many games in their minor league stadium residency. |
| Ranking the best running backs in college football for 2025Ranking the best running backs in college football for 2025 | From a CFP standout and a pair of teammates to two impact freshmen, here are our picks for the top 10 RBs. |
| Who will emerge from the Eastern wild-card chaos?Who will emerge from the Eastern wild-card chaos? | The Canadiens and Blue Jackets both take the ice Thursday. Here are matchup details, full bracket projections. |
| Why Ovechkin is 'nearly impossible' to stop: Opponents, teammates explain his shotWhy Ovechkin is 'nearly impossible' to stop: Opponents, teammates explain his shot | Top NHL blueliners, goalies and scorers explain Ovi's unique skill as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky's record. |
| 'Everybody has to run their own race': Will Thibs' strategy doom the minutes-heavy Knicks?'Everybody has to run their own race': Will Thibs' strategy doom the minutes-heavy Knicks? | It's been nearly 40 years since a team this reliant on its starters reached the NBA Finals. |
| Harry Kane is on a mission to finally end his long personal trophy droughtHarry Kane is on a mission to finally end his long personal trophy drought | Kane has his eyes on finally achieving club silverware for the first time in his career. |
| UEFA boss: 64-team men's World Cup 'a bad idea'UEFA boss: 64-team men's World Cup 'a bad idea' | A push to expand the men's 2030 World Cup to 64 teams is "a bad idea," UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin said on Thursday. |
| U.S. to get '31 Women's World Cup; U.K. in '35U.S. to get '31 Women's World Cup; U.K. in '35 | Gianni Infantino said the United States and the United Kingdom are poised to be named as hosts of the Women's World Cup in 2031 and 2035, respectively. |
| Barça win appeal, Olmo, Víctor cleared to playBarça win appeal, Olmo, Víctor cleared to play | Spain's sports ministry (CSD) have ruled that Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor can continue to play for Barcelona until the end of the season. |
| Arsenal CB Gabriel's season over, surgery dueArsenal CB Gabriel's season over, surgery due | Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes requires surgery on his hamstring injury and will miss the rest of the season as a result. |
| PGMOL: Tarkowski deserved red against LiverpoolPGMOL: Tarkowski deserved red against Liverpool | PGMOL has admitted that Everton defender James Tarkowski should have been sent off through a VAR review in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night. |
| Miami coach on ref call: A red here or on the moonMiami coach on ref call: A red here or on the moon | Javier Mascherano questioned the decision to not send off Nathan Ordaz, saying it would have prompted a red card "here and in China and the moon." |
| Mourinho grabs manager's nose after cup defeatMourinho grabs manager's nose after cup defeat | Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho was involved in a bizarre altercation with Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk on Wednesday. |
| Zambia drop 4 NWSL stars, cite U.S. travel rulesZambia drop 4 NWSL stars, cite U.S. travel rules | The Zambia women's national team have removed their four U.S.-based players from the squad for the Yongchuan International Tournament in China due to concerns over U.S. travel measures, the Zambia FA said on Wednesday. |
| How one tryout sent Shavon Revel on his way from a warehouse job to the NFL's doorstepHow one tryout sent Shavon Revel on his way from a warehouse job to the NFL's doorstep | After struggling at juco and working at Amazon, the ECU corner changed it all at a tryout camp on one hour's sleep. |
| Inside one prospect's 'storybook' journey from Egypt to the NFL draftInside one prospect's 'storybook' journey from Egypt to the NFL draft | Ahmed Hassanein is close to becoming the first Egyptian to be drafted in the NFL. |
| Where will Aaron Rodgers sign? Here's everything we learned at the 2025 league meetingWhere will Aaron Rodgers sign? Here's everything we learned at the 2025 league meeting | Pittsburgh executives are feeling good about their chances with Rodgers, but could Minnesota still be in play? |
| League meeting: QB options, draft maneuvers, roster holesLeague meeting: QB options, draft maneuvers, roster holes | Annual meetings wrapped up Tuesday, and more than 20 of our reporters on the ground had all the news. |
| Cade Cunningham isn't satisfied yet: 'I think I can be the best basketball player in the world'Cade Cunningham isn't satisfied yet: 'I think I can be the best basketball player in the world' | The former No. 1 pick has led Detroit's resurgence, but he has loftier goals than just ending the Pistons' five-year playoff drought. |
| Far from the March Madness spotlight, college hoops grapples with a gambling problemFar from the March Madness spotlight, college hoops grapples with a gambling problem | All eyes are on the Final Four, but college athletics officials are worried about suspicious bets on games featuring smaller schools. |
| Florida center Olivier Rioux enjoys Final Four experience from record-breaking vantage pointFlorida center Olivier Rioux enjoys Final Four experience from record-breaking vantage point | The Florida Gators' redshirt freshman is the world's tallest teenager, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. |
| Power schools will outsource enforcing NIL payments to athletesPower schools will outsource enforcing NIL payments to athletes | Skeptics say cash to players for commercial endorsements often far exceeds the service's actual value. |
| Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal begin talks with Nico WilliamsTransfer rumors, news: Arsenal begin talks with Nico Williams | Arsenal are reportedly plotting a move for Spain starlet Nico Williams this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors. |
| Think like an expert: Stephania Bell breaks down how to look at baseball injuriesThink like an expert: Stephania Bell breaks down how to look at baseball injuries | From Tommy John to sprains and strains: What do you do when your player gets hurt? |
| Scott leads Cardinals? More Devers woes? Don't be surprisedScott leads Cardinals? More Devers woes? Don't be surprised | Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy managers what might come to pass. |
| 2025 rankings: Profiles for the top 30 TEs2025 rankings: Profiles for the top 30 TEs | Mike Clay provides detail on the top 30 tight ends for the 2025 fantasy season. |
| Profiles for the top 55 WRsProfiles for the top 55 WRs | Mike Clay analyzes the best wideouts for the 2025 fantasy football season. |
| PFL wild cards: Watch out for Antonio Carlos Jr., Aaron Jeffery and Adam BoricsPFL wild cards: Watch out for Antonio Carlos Jr., Aaron Jeffery and Adam Borics | From Kana Watanabe to Aaron Jeffery and Adam Borics, here's a list of the fighters who could pull off an unlikely championship run in PFL this year. |
| UFC Fight Night expert picks, best bets: How Lerone Murphy remains unbeatenUFC Fight Night expert picks, best bets: How Lerone Murphy remains unbeaten | Who prevails in this week's UFC Fight Night and PFL First Round? An MMA coach and a betting insider make their picks. |
| Pound-for-pound rankings: Mayer moves up, Price makes top-10 debutPound-for-pound rankings: Mayer moves up, Price makes top-10 debut | The two best welterweights are just separated by one spot. Here's the latest women's pound-for-pound rankings. |
