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Free agent pickups: Preseason promise, real fantasy results

April 6, 2026 - 7:51pm
The top players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week.

MLS Power Rankings: LAFC are practically perfect atop the table

April 6, 2026 - 7:38pm
LAFC still hasn't conceded in league play in 2026, only a draw blemishes its record this season, but it's enough to top ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

Five takeaways from NCAA regionals -- and what they mean for nationals

April 6, 2026 - 7:37pm
Chiles and Chio continued their superstar ways. Oklahoma, Florida and LSU dominated. After NCAA gymnastics regionals, the final eight teams are set.

Week 8: Top 25 rankings, best moments and what to watch

April 6, 2026 - 7:37pm
After dramatic finishes across all of college baseball, what do the latest top 25 rankings look like?

Trade offers for every first-round NFL draft pick: We made deals for J.J. McCarthy, Maxx Crosby

April 6, 2026 - 7:35pm
We proposed 32 trades -- one at every slot -- to shake up Round 1.

NFL draft QB Hot Board: Reid on strengths and weaknesses for the top 12 passers

April 6, 2026 - 7:35pm
We sized up the top 12 quarterbacks, starting with Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.

Wideman out as Mystics GM after one season

April 6, 2026 - 6:30pm
Jamila Wideman was ousted as a result of serious strategic differences in Washington, a league source said.

Rory McIlroy and the Northern Ireland town that is part of his story

April 6, 2026 - 5:36pm
Through all of McIlroy's up and downs at the Masters, his hometown of Holywood has been with him.

Pickups: Jeremiah Fears, Will Riley among top adds for final week

April 6, 2026 - 4:10pm
Here are the players who can help fill holes on your roster during the final week of the fantasy basketball season.

NHL playoff watch: Who's winning the Atlantic Division?

April 6, 2026 - 2:02pm
The Lightning and Sabres are both playoff-bound, but the No. 1 divisional seed is up for grabs.

Lamar reports for beginning of Ravens' workouts

April 6, 2026 - 2:00pm
Lamar Jackson is getting off on the right foot with new coach Jesse Minter as he reported for the start of the Ravens' offseason workout program Monday.

NCAA champion UCLA tops final women's AP poll

April 6, 2026 - 2:00pm
UCLA finished the season at No. 1 in the Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 on Monday after routing South Carolina to win its first NCAA championship.

Badgers' Blackwell to hit portal, test draft process

April 6, 2026 - 2:00pm
Wisconsin star guard John Blackwell plans to enter the transfer portal while going through the NBA draft process, he told ESPN on Monday.

Flagg flips ROY odds after latest 'statement' game

April 6, 2026 - 2:00pm
After putting up 45 points in a near triple-double Sunday, Cooper Flagg passed Kon Knueppel as the favorite for Rookie of the Year.

Luka to seek care in Europe, aims for playoffs

April 6, 2026 - 2:00pm
Luka Doncic will seek specialized treatment on his Grade 2 left hamstring strain as he and Austin Reaves target a return to the Lakers' lineup during the playoffs.

Staley praises Close: Happy for 'quality people'

April 6, 2026 - 2:00pm
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley spoke glowingly of UCLA coach Cori Close after the Gamecocks' loss to the Bruins in the NCAA championship game Sunday.

Arsenal need Mikel Arteta to step up now to avoid disaster again

April 6, 2026 - 12:43pm
The fear of failure has become unavoidable, especially after three successive runners-up finishes.

Barcelona close on LaLiga title, Man City thrash Liverpool, more

April 6, 2026 - 12:43pm
Barcelona took a huge step toward winning LaLiga with a victory over Atlético, while Man City caused Liverpool more pain with an FA Cup rout for the ages. Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona, Juve lead race for Bernardo Silva

April 6, 2026 - 12:30pm
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is set to leave this summer and has Barcelona and Juventus on his trail. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Hans Niemann plots a path from chess villain to vindication

April 6, 2026 - 8:01am
Everybody heard the outlandish cheating accusations. Now Hans Niemann is ready to fight for his reputation, and a chess world championship.