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Sources: Ronaldo dispute with PIF behind absence

February 2, 2026 - 3:59pm
Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Al Nassr's Saudi Pro League match with Al Riyadh as he is unhappy with PIF's (Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund) lack of transfer activity at the club compared to other clubs owned by the fund.

Jefferson: Vikings likely better if Darnold stayed

February 2, 2026 - 3:59pm
Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson can't help but wonder if things would've been different had Sam Darnold been under center instead of oft-injured J.J. McCarthy.

Tuskegee hoops coach led off court in handcuffs

February 2, 2026 - 3:59pm
Benjy Taylor, the men's basketball coach at Division II Tuskegee University, was escorted off the court in handcuffs after a postgame incident Saturday.

Arizona tops; Michigan grabs No. 2, AP men's poll

February 2, 2026 - 3:59pm
Michigan jumped over UConn to snag the No. 2 spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll, while Arizona remained the unanimous No. 1.

UConn women still unanimous No. 1; L'ville to 6th

February 2, 2026 - 3:59pm
Louisville moved up to sixth for its best ranking in four years, while UConn remained the unanimous No. 1 in the Associated Press women's Top 25.

Rams sign coach McVay, GM Snead to extensions

February 2, 2026 - 3:59pm
The Rams have signed head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead to multiyear contract extensions.

Copy of Copy of Copy of LIVE Transfer deadline day updates: Liverpool to l...

February 2, 2026 - 3:07pm
The winter transfer window will close at 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET, and teams are still looking to do some deals before the deadline. Catch up on everything from around Europe.

Saints to play in NFL's first Paris game in 2026

February 2, 2026 - 2:40pm
The NFL will play a regular-season game in Paris for the first time in 2026, and the Saints were announced as one of the teams playing in the contest.

FSU OC Malzahn retires after 35 years in coaching

February 2, 2026 - 2:40pm
Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announced his retirement on Monday after 35 years spent in coaching -- including stints as the head coach at Arkansas State, Auburn and UCF.

Pickups: Bailey, Jerome, Demin among top players to add

February 2, 2026 - 1:41pm
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.

Lightning say goalie fight key in historic comebac...

February 2, 2026 - 1:05pm
The Lightning credited the first goalie fight in an NHL outdoor game -- between Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jeremy Swayman -- for helping to spark their historic Stadium Series comeback win over the Bruins on Sunday.

Sources: Trotz set to retire as Predators GM

February 2, 2026 - 11:52am
Barry Trotz is retiring as general manager of the Nashville Predators after just under three years on the job but will stay on until a successor is found, sources confirmed to ESPN's Kristen Shilton and Greg Wyshynski.

NFL inks multiyear deal to play games in Madrid

February 2, 2026 - 11:23am
The NFL has announced it will play more regular-season games in Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The teams that will play in 2026 are TBD.

LeBron named All-Star reserve, extending record

February 2, 2026 - 11:23am
LeBron James is an NBA All-Star for a record-extending 22nd consecutive year after the league announced its reserves for the Feb. 15 midseason showcase Sunday night.

Sources: Kubiak to try to reach deal with Raiders

February 2, 2026 - 11:23am
The Raiders are expected to hire Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as their next head coach after the Super Bowl, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

???? 59 Super Bowl rings, 59 unique stories to tell

February 2, 2026 - 11:23am
They've been lost while surfing in Hawaii and dancing at Studio 54. Ahead of Super Bowl LX, learn a unique story of one ring from every championship.

Is it time to talk about Guardiola at Man City? Plus: Real Madrid booed, more

February 2, 2026 - 10:51am
Are we approaching the end of the Pep Guardiola era at Man City? Plus: Man United grab another win and Real Madrid get booed heavily at home, as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

Stick with Carrick or hire another coach? Man United must decide

February 2, 2026 - 10:51am
Michael Carrick's 100% winning start is a good problem for his bosses, but a problem nonetheless.

Reigns, Morgan could face new opponents at WrestleMania 42

February 2, 2026 - 10:19am
Roman Reigns and CM Punk have had only one singles match. Could there be another at WrestleMania 42?

Pastrnak vents about nullified OT goal: 'A joke'

February 2, 2026 - 10:08am
David Pastrnak said it was "a joke" that his apparent winning overtime goal was nullified by a penalty in the Bruins' eventual 6-5 shootout loss to the Lightning on Sunday.