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The legacy of Jackie Robinson, baseball's greatest agent of change

April 16, 2026 - 9:32am
On Jackie Robinson Day, we remember one of the game's most legendary players and his lasting impact.

Wetzel: For the good of WNBA, commish needs thicker skin

April 16, 2026 - 9:27am
From Engelbert on down, the WNBA should be about "look at us," not "woe is me," Wetzel writes.

Hornets' Ball fined $35K for 'reckless' Bam play

April 16, 2026 - 7:06am
The NBA has fined LaMelo Ball $35,000 "for making unnecessary and reckless contact" with Bam Adebayo during Tuesday's play-in game. The Hornets star also was fined $25,000 for using profane language during a TV interview after that game.

Sources: MLBPA fires two top execs with cause

April 16, 2026 - 7:06am
The Major League Baseball Players Association fired two top executives with cause Wednesday following an internal investigation, sources told ESPN.

Ohtani skips bat, cranks up pitches in 10-K gem

April 16, 2026 - 7:06am
Not in the lineup for his start day Wednesday, Shohei Ohtani channeled all his energy into pitching and delivered a six-inning, 10-strikeout start Wednesday night in an 8-2 win over the Mets.

MLB celebrates Robinson's legacy, dons No. 42

April 16, 2026 - 2:32am
Major League Baseball celebrated the 79th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport's color barrier, with every player, coach and umpire wearing his No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day.

'Joke': Madrid fume at costly red card in UCL exit

April 16, 2026 - 1:41am
Coach Álvaro Arbeloa said it was "obvious" that Eduardo Camavinga's red card was crucial in Real Madrid's Champions League quarterfinal elimination by Bayern Munich on Wednesday, while midfielder Jude Bellingham called the decision "a joke."

After Real Madrid's UCL comeback falls short, can their project be salvaged?

April 15, 2026 - 11:57pm
Big questions lie ahead for Real Madrid following their defeat to Bayern Munich.

Memo: NFL onboarding replacement officials

April 15, 2026 - 11:51pm
The NFL has started onboarding potential replacement officials as the expiration of its CBA with the NFL Referees Association approaches.

'He wants a Cy Young': With his arm at full strength, Shohei Ohtani is a man on a mission

April 15, 2026 - 11:00pm
Dodgers teammates say MLB's most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.

Sources: NBA investigating Ball trip of Adebayo

April 15, 2026 - 10:20pm
The NBA is investigating LaMelo Ball's trip of Bam Adebayo, which resulted in the Miami Heat star's lower back injury during Tuesday's play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Messi hit with $7M lawsuit over missed friendly

April 15, 2026 - 10:20pm
A Miami-based event promoter has filed a $7 million lawsuit against Lionel Messi and the Argentine Football Association, alleging fraud and breach of contract after the star sat out an exhibition match last October.

While other giants fire, Arteta's Arsenal continues to flicker in the background

April 15, 2026 - 9:28pm
Arsenal's draw enough to carry them to UCL semis, but their season remains in the balance.

Islanders' fundraiser for convicted cop causes stir

April 15, 2026 - 8:55pm
The Islanders are facing questions about a jumbotron promotion urging hockey fans to donate to a former New York City police sergeant who was recently convicted of manslaughter for hurling a cooler of ice at a man fleeing arrest.

Sources: Wilson staying with Aces on $5M deal

April 15, 2026 - 8:55pm
A'ja Wilson, the only four-time MVP in WNBA history, is staying with the Las Vegas Aces on a 3-year, $5 million supermax contract, sources told ESPN.

Arch '100%,' says wins came when he loosened up

April 15, 2026 - 8:55pm
Texas quarterback Arch Manning said Wednesday he feels "100% right now" following offseason foot surgery. He also reflected on last year, saying, "The first half of the season, I was pissed. I wasn't playing well and it wasn't fun for me."

What MLB players really think of automated ball-strike challenge rule

April 15, 2026 - 8:40pm
ABS has been the talk of the MLB season. Here's what those in the game say about the new rule -- and how it changes their jobs.

Investigation underway after fan-Duran incident

April 15, 2026 - 7:54pm
The Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he directed his middle finger at during a game had told the Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.

Bayern oust Madrid in UCL classic; PSG up next

April 15, 2026 - 6:34pm
Bayern Munich scored two late goals to knock record 15-time European champions Real Madrid out of the Champions League following a thrilling 4-3 win at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.

Florida's Condon to return for senior season

April 15, 2026 - 6:34pm
Florida forward Alex Condon, the No. 30 prospect in ESPN's Top 100, will return for his senior year, he told ESPN on Wednesday.