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Bears' stadium choice 'late spring, early summer'

April 1, 2026 - 8:13pm
Kevin Warren, president and CEO of the Chicago Bears, says the team is targeting "late spring, early summer" for a decision on where the team's new stadium will be built.

Izzo 'seriously' eyed Suns HC job last summer

April 1, 2026 - 8:13pm
Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo said he "talked seriously" with Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia about Phoenix's head coaching job last summer before the team ultimately hired Jordan Ott.

Ex-Wisconsin TE Pugh dies at 24; cause not given

April 1, 2026 - 8:13pm
Jack Pugh, a former tight end on Wisconsin's football team who stepped away from football three years ago citing mental health concerns, has died at 24.

Sale dominates A's despite being 'sick as a dog'

April 1, 2026 - 7:11pm
Shaking off an illness that hampered his velocity, Chris Sale allowed only one baserunner in six innings to lead the Braves past the Athletics.

Stewart, Ionescu say they'll re-sign with Liberty

April 1, 2026 - 7:11pm
Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu both announced that they will re-sign with the Liberty.

College baseball Week 7: Top-25 rankings, best moments and what to watch

April 1, 2026 - 6:54pm
Breaking down the latest top-25 college baseball rankings plus our favorite moments from the past week.

Ump Bucknor hit in face mask in Rays-Brewers

April 1, 2026 - 6:03pm
In the second inning of the Rays-Brewers game Wednesday, a foul tip from Nick Fortes hit plate umpire C.B. Bucknor in the face mask.

Marlins' Alcantara gets 1st complete game of '26

April 1, 2026 - 6:02pm
The Marlins' Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season -- a 93-pitch shutout in a 10-0 victory against the White Sox.

Sources: Pirates, top prospect Griffin talking deal

April 1, 2026 - 6:02pm
The Pirates are deep into contract negotiations with minor league shortstop Konnor Griffin, who is the No. 1 prospect in MLB, sources told ESPN.

Attorneys: Cornhole pro fired gun in self-defense

April 1, 2026 - 4:38pm
Dayton Webber, the quadruple amputee cornhole player facing murder charges, intends to argue that he acted in self-defense when he shot a passenger in his vehicle last week, his attorneys indicated.

NFLPA: Player safety requires trained, pro refs

April 1, 2026 - 4:38pm
Player safety requires "trained, professional officials on the field," NFLPA executive director JC Tretter said in a statement amid ongoing contract negotiations between the NFL and the NFL Referees Association.

Green returns to UNI, replaces Jacobson as coach

April 1, 2026 - 4:38pm
Kyle Green, who has had three stints as an assistant at Northern Iowa, will return to the Panthers as the head men's basketball coach after spending the past five years on Iowa State's staff.

Out like a lion: Luka ends March with 600 points

April 1, 2026 - 4:38pm
Luka Doncic had his third straight 40-point game, lifting his March scoring total to 600 points and adding to a strong month for the Lakers, who finished with a 15-2 record.

What we heard at the 2026 annual league meeting: Last-minute buzz from more than 25 NFL teams

April 1, 2026 - 3:58pm
Annual NFL owners meeting wrapped up Tuesday, and 30 of our reporters shared all the buzz from Phoenix.

18-game regular season? Mixed reaction by NFL owners, coaches

April 1, 2026 - 3:58pm
Colts, Chiefs, Browns and Patriots owners among those talking about feasibility of expanding schedule.

Italy only have themselves to blame for missing World Cup

April 1, 2026 - 3:57pm
We don't need think pieces or inquests into Italy's failure to qualify for a third straight World Cup.

Ranking every team that has qualified for the World Cup

April 1, 2026 - 3:57pm
We have the final 48 teams that can win the FIFA World Cup this summer. Let's go through them all and rank where they stand.

Why did Browns HC Todd Monken miss the NFL coaches photo? A haircut

April 1, 2026 - 2:14pm
The Cleveland Browns' head coach wanted to freshen up before the photo ... but it was taken early.

LeBron James confirms breaking driveway backboard vs. Bronny

April 1, 2026 - 2:14pm
LeBron James wasn't letting a younger Bronny James have a shot at a win.

Top newcomers for Notre Dame and every Big Ten team; what coaches, GMs are saying

April 1, 2026 - 2:10pm
Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?