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WNBPA, WNBA confirm progress amid CBA talks

March 16, 2026 - 10:16pm
WNBPA executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson said that while progress is being made in CBA negotiations, a delay to the 2026 season could not be ruled out.

Holloway no longer with Tide after drug arrest

March 16, 2026 - 8:03pm
Alabama's Aden Holloway is no longer with the team, as the university announced that the star guard has been "removed from campus" in the wake of his drug arrest.

Italy changes plan, to start Nola vs. Venezuela

March 16, 2026 - 6:32pm
Aaron Nola will start Monday night's World Baseball Classic semifinal for Italy against Venezuela rather than Michael Lorenzen.

Tide's No. 2 scorer arrested, facing felony charges

March 16, 2026 - 6:32pm
Alabama's Aden Holloway was arrested, released from jail on bond and will face felony marijuana charges. The Crimson Tide open the NCAA tournament vs. Hofstra on Friday.

Ex-UFC star Diaz returns to MMA on MVP card

March 16, 2026 - 6:32pm
Ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 40, will compete in an MMA fight for the first time in four years when he takes on Mike Perry as part of Most Valuable Promotions' MMA debut on May 16.

How March Madness foes can end UConn's run through bracket

March 16, 2026 - 5:53pm
The Huskies are six wins away from a 13th title. Coaches and analysts gave us a blueprint for how to beat them.

'We needed this': Amid turmoil back home, Team Venezuela savors WBC moment

March 16, 2026 - 5:49pm
As Venezuela grapples with an uncertain future, the WBC has given fans something to rally around.

Winners and losers from the 2026 Players Championship

March 16, 2026 - 4:29pm
From Cameron Young to Rory McIlroy, here's a look back at who performed well and who didn't in the Players Championship.

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal want to keep Calafiori despite Serie A interest

March 16, 2026 - 3:51pm
Inter Milan, Juventus and other Italian clubs want Riccardo Calafiori, but Arsenal intend to retain him. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Racing around Cowboys', Rangers' stadiums was just what IndyCar needed

March 16, 2026 - 3:48pm
Racing around the homes of the Cowboys and Rangers made IndyCar's Grand Prix of Arlington the signature event that the sport has been desperate for.

What is 3:16 Day? 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin's day explained

March 16, 2026 - 3:47pm
3:16 Day celebrates the iconic legacy of WWE superstar "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Learn more about its history.

Pickups: Look to Jazz, Trail Blazers for waiver-wire options

March 16, 2026 - 3:26pm
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.

Takeaways from Team USA's thrilling WBC semifinal win over Dominican Republic

March 16, 2026 - 3:18pm
A star-studded World Baseball Classic showdown lived up to the hype. Here's how the U.S. moved on to the final.

Sources: Macario signs with Wave in record deal

March 16, 2026 - 3:18pm
United States forward Catarina Macario has joined the San Diego Wave FC ahead of the NWSL's transfer window on what is believed to be the biggest total contract value in women's soccer history, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Butler's Matta retires from coaching with 502 wins

March 16, 2026 - 3:18pm
Butler's Thad Matta, who had 502 wins and 13 NCAA tournament appearances in a career that also included stints at Xavier and Ohio State, is retiring from coaching.

Sources: NBA eyes key 1st vote for expansion

March 16, 2026 - 3:18pm
The NBA will hold a vote at the board of governors meetings next week to explore adding expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Memphis retaining coach Hardaway

March 16, 2026 - 3:18pm
Penny Hardaway will return next season as the basketball coach at Memphis, sources told ESPN.

D.R. frustrated by blown call, but 'part of the game'

March 16, 2026 - 1:30pm
Two hours after a blown ball-strike call ended the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic, players emerged from the team's clubhouse with smiles, music and a message.

Robot umps on checked swings moving to Triple-A

March 16, 2026 - 1:28pm
Major League Baseball's experiment of a robot umpire technology system allowing challenges to checked swing calls is moving up from Class A to Triple-A.

MLS Power Rankings: LAFC off to a record-breaking start

March 16, 2026 - 1:01pm
LAFC have already made history with their lockdown defense, but are they No. 1? Here's this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.