Sports News

Syndicate content www.espn.com - TOP
Latest TOP news from www.espn.com
Updated: 1 week 2 days ago

NFL draft faces a new insider betting risk

April 22, 2026 - 1:02pm
Former NFL execs say it's only a matter of time until someone parlays inside information on the draft.

Smart's defense on KD helps Lakers to 2-0 lead

April 22, 2026 - 12:47pm
The Rockets had Kevin Durant back for Game 2, but the Lakers had Marcus Smart guard him in their 101-94 win to take a 2-0 series lead.

The eight most astounding stats of MLB's season start

April 22, 2026 - 12:37pm
It's hard to know which numbers to trust this time of year. Here are the ones that we do -- and don't -- believe in.

Early MLB 2026 trade deadline preview: Player most likely to be traded for all 30 teams

April 22, 2026 - 12:37pm
From major league stars to prospects to if-all-goes-wrong candidates, here's who could be made available for trades.

12 straight ... and counting? The numbers behind the Mets' stunning losing streak

April 22, 2026 - 12:21pm
Here's what has gone wrong for New York -- and whether it's already time to say goodbye to October.

Men's Bracketology: Florida debuts as No. 1 overall seed for 2026-27

April 22, 2026 - 12:09pm
The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.

Royals, Hallmark unveil downtown ballpark plan

April 22, 2026 - 12:09pm
The Royals and Hallmark Cards announced they are teaming up to build a new ballpark in downtown Kansas City that would surround mixed-use development.

Phillies boss: Thomson not on hot seat amid skid

April 22, 2026 - 12:09pm
Dave Dombrowski is concerned about the Phillies' 8-15 start, but he said manager Rob Thomson is not on the hot seat despite the team's seven-game losing streak.

Kings coach hit by shattered glass as panel breaks

April 22, 2026 - 12:09pm
Kings interim coach D.J. Smith had shattered glass fall on him after a pane broke behind the Los Angeles bench during Game 2 against Colorado.

Edgecombe makes history with 30-10 to stun C's

April 22, 2026 - 12:09pm
VJ Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall on his back early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points, and the 76ers beat the Celtics 111-97 to tie their series at one game apiece.

Splitter on Dundon reports: 'Trying to be a pro'

April 22, 2026 - 12:09pm
In response to questions about reported cost-cutting measures by new Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon, interim coach Tiago Splitter said he is focusing on basketball.

Wemby concussed on hard fall in Spurs' G2 loss

April 22, 2026 - 12:09pm
Victor Wembanyama sustained a concussion on a hard fall during the second quarter of the Spurs' Game 2 playoff loss to the Trail Blazers.

Williams' collapse in 9th brings Mets' slide to 12

April 22, 2026 - 12:09pm
The Mets dropped their 12th straight game, this time blowing an early 3-0 lead and allowing the Twins to score two in the ninth in a 5-3 win at Citi Field.

???? Drake trolls Bears' QB in rollout of new album

April 22, 2026 - 12:09pm
The Canadian rapper posed in front of blocks of ice while wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket during his "Iceman" album rollout.

Meet Prospect X, who could be the 2026 NFL draft's brightest diamond in the rough

April 22, 2026 - 11:42am
After months of searching, we've found the prospect we believe is the 2026 NFL draft's best-kept secret.

The Draft Day Predictor settles big Round 1 debates

April 22, 2026 - 11:42am
Our analytics model crunches the numbers on Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love and how four NFL teams should approach their first-round picks.

Men's college basketball buzz: State of blue blood rebuilds

April 22, 2026 - 11:35am
North Carolina awaits a decision from Henri Veesaar while Kansas and Kentucky vie for the No. 1 recruit.

Women's transfer rankings: No. 1 Audi Crooks commits to Oklahoma State

April 22, 2026 - 11:35am
Audi Crooks is headed to Oklahoma St., Jordan Lee is bound for South Carolina and Kymora Johnson is staying at U.Va.

How every 2027 five-star college football prospect will fit

April 22, 2026 - 11:33am
There are 21 five-star players in the class and we scout each one's game for the next level.