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The unprecedented rise of Fernando Mendoza

April 21, 2026 - 1:31pm
The consensus top pick is bringing his unique mix of curiosity, quirk and command to the NFL.

Sources: Madubuike has neck surgery, may return

April 21, 2026 - 1:06pm
Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike underwent neck surgery last week that left his doctors believing he will be able to resume playing this season, sources told ESPN.

Counsell: MLB rule in place for Ohtani 'bizarre'

April 21, 2026 - 1:06pm
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell thinks that a Major League Baseball rule that allows the Los Angeles Dodgers to carry 14 pitchers because of Shohei Ohtani is "bizarre," adding that the defending National League MVP is getting "special consideration."

Top scorers, sleepers and streamers: Fantasy hoops outlooks for every WNBA team

April 21, 2026 - 12:49pm
Scouting reports and fantasy-relevant player picks from each team in the WNBA, including the two new expansions.

Draft guide: Rankings, strategies and more

April 21, 2026 - 12:49pm
Everything you need to know before your fantasy women's basketball draft, including rankings, tips and news.

How will Browns use their two first-round draft picks?

April 21, 2026 - 12:42pm
Cleveland's front office is seeking "difference-makers and elite-level talent" at the No. 6 and No. 24 picks.

NBA draft top 100: Where top prospects land on the big board after March

April 21, 2026 - 11:47am
Here is the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class after an exciting college season.

McCollum plays MSG villain as Hawks tie series

April 21, 2026 - 11:34am
CJ McCollum became the latest to join the list of Madison Square Garden villains as his fourth-quarter exploits helped the Hawks tie their first-round series against the Knicks with a come-from-behind 107-106 win in Game 2.

PGA Tour boots both Hawaii events from '27 sked

April 21, 2026 - 11:34am
The PGA Tour will not be in Hawaii in 2027 for the first time in 56 years as it moves toward a revamped schedule that no longer will start the season in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Gobert carries DPOY snub into Jokic matchup, win

April 21, 2026 - 11:34am
On the same day he finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert held three-time MVP Nikola Jokic to 1-of-8 shooting in their Game 2 matchup, helping Minnesota to a series-tying 119-114 win.

Martinook lifts Canes in 2OT after goal overturn

April 21, 2026 - 11:34am
Jordan Martinook, who was stopped on a penalty shot in the first overtime session after a potential winning goal was overturned, beat Linus Ullmark at 13:53 of the second overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes past the Ottawa Senators 3-2 Monday night.

Is the new Premier League ball behind all the long-range goals? We asked a scientist

April 21, 2026 - 11:21am
Teams are taking fewer long-range shots this season, but they're still scoring stunning goals from distance.

WrestleMania 42 Night 2 takeaways: Will Reigns make this title run alone?

April 21, 2026 - 11:16am
Roman Reigns is champion once again, but what should fans expect in the latest title reign of the OTC?

WrestleMania 42 Saturday (replay)

April 21, 2026 - 11:16am
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Soccer's incredible shrinking shin guards could be a dangerous problem

April 21, 2026 - 11:12am
Some players think that smaller shin guards -- literally the size of a small notebook -- make them faster. Others around the game think it's a major injury waiting to happen.

'It's 100 or die': How throwing 100 mph went from a novelty to the norm in MLB

April 21, 2026 - 11:09am
Hitting 100 mph on the radar gun is a badge of honor. Here's why the number of pitchers who have reached it has exploded.

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal ramp up interest in Nico Williams amid Barça links

April 21, 2026 - 10:57am
Nico Williams has returned to action for Athletic Club and has admirers at the Emirates. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

From Mozart at UNC to dancing in the weight room, Gio Lopez is rediscovering himself

April 21, 2026 - 9:45am
From North Carolina to Wake Forest, the dynamic has changed for quarterback Gio Lopez.

F1's rule tweaks: What's changed after driver criticism, and will it make a difference?

April 21, 2026 - 9:33am
Formula 1 has delivered a set of rules tweaks to its controversial 2026 regulations -- but what do they mean and will they appease drivers ahead of the Miami GP? ESPN's Laurence Edmondson explains.

Wemby captures DPOY as first unanimous winner

April 21, 2026 - 8:53am
Victor Wembanyama, 22, is both the youngest DPOY winner in NBA history and the first to win the award unanimously.