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Potential busts to avoid in 2026

March 21, 2026 - 3:11pm
Who does Tristan H. Cockcroft think will underachieve in 2026? We have the names to steer clear of when drafting your rosters.

Badgers' Harvey wins top women's hockey honor

March 21, 2026 - 1:56pm
Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey voted as the winner of the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award for college women's hockey's top player.

Manaea to begin in bullpen as Mets set rotation

March 21, 2026 - 1:56pm
The Mets will employ a five-man rotation to begin the season, with Sean Manaea slated to come out of the bullpen in a piggyback role, manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday.

Reed in rare air with 31-27 night as UConn escapes

March 21, 2026 - 1:56pm
Tarris Reed Jr. had one of the most dominant performances in NCAA tournament history, posting 31 points and 27 rebounds to help No. 2 seed UConn stave off an upset with an 82-71 win over Furman.

Florida starts title defense with 59-point pounding

March 21, 2026 - 1:56pm
Florida began its national title defense with the second-largest victory margin in NCAA tournament history, pounding Prairie View A&M 114-55.

Clark grins and bears lost tooth in UCLA's win

March 21, 2026 - 1:56pm
UCLA's Skyy Clark shook off the pain after losing a chunk of his top front tooth late in Friday's first-round game against UCF and helped the Bruins secure a 75-71 victory.

'Drug transactions' allegedly on Holloway's phone

March 21, 2026 - 1:56pm
Prosecutors allege "drug transactions" were found on Crimson Tide basketball star Aden Holloway's phone after he was arrested on a felony drug charge, according to documents obtained by ESPN.

Sources: 49ers pass on Williams option, eye deal

March 21, 2026 - 1:56pm
The 49ers aren't exercising the option bonus for Trent Williams but still hope to work out a deal, sources told ESPN.

Caldwell takes blame as Lady Vols drop 8th straight

March 21, 2026 - 1:56pm
Seventh-seeded NC State beat 10th-seeded Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA tournament to hand the Lady Vols their eighth straight loss to close the season.

NHL playoff watch: What's at stake in 11-game Super Saturday?

March 21, 2026 - 1:25pm
Here's what is on the line in each contest. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.

Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, points pace vs. preseason projections

March 21, 2026 - 1:25pm
How has each team done this season compared to its preseason over/under?

Chase Johnston's first 2-pointer, no subs for Siena and more men's NCAA first-round superlatives

March 21, 2026 - 1:09pm
What were the coolest, weirdest and most notable things to happen in the men's NCAA tournament's first round? We've got some of the best right here.

Women's March Madness Day 1 takeaways: Chalk reigns as better seeds go 16-0

March 21, 2026 - 1:09pm
We broke down all 16 games, including a triple-double, Tennessee's historic end to its season and a lot of chalk.

Miami (Ohio)'s run ends in blowout loss to Vols

March 21, 2026 - 12:31pm
Ja'Kobi Gillespie hit six 3-pointers and scored 29 points as sixth-seeded Tennessee ended a fabulous season for Miami (Ohio) with a 78-56 win in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Olney: The seven things I took away from MLB spring training

March 21, 2026 - 12:22pm
What did you miss at major league camps this spring while watching the World Baseball Classic? Here's what stood out to us from Florida and Arizona.

'The best is still yet to come': Why Wyatt Langford is an AL MVP sleeper pick

March 21, 2026 - 12:22pm
Langford has gone from overhyped to overlooked. That could change in 2026 for the 24-year-old.

Avalanche first NHL team to clinch playoff berth

March 21, 2026 - 11:34am
The Avalanche became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot following their 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Dusty May, Josh Schertz friendship adds intrigue to Michigan-Saint Louis matchup

March 21, 2026 - 9:25am
After years of exchanging ideas and scouting notes, coaches Dusty May and Josh Schertz meet with a Sweet 16 berth on the line.

Power Rankings: How did Arsenal drop and Man City rise in ratings of all teams?

March 21, 2026 - 9:23am
ESPN's Premier League Power Rankings return to look at all 20 teams.

Why Kenny Pickett was drawn to Panthers by coach Dave Canales

March 21, 2026 - 9:22am
Pickett hopes his time in Carolina leads to his "ultimate goal" of getting a starting job in the NFL again.