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An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.

Alycia Baumgardner's rise brings changes to ESPN's latest women's pound-for-pound rankings.

The Cubs' star center fielder hit another level midway through the 2026 season. Here's what shaped PCA's superstar turn.

With the NBA trade deadline looming, which title contenders should -- and could -- make a deal to improve?

Zion calls out Pels after latest blowout loss: 'Have to look yourself in mirror' and more — today's news signal.

Zion Williamson called for accountability after the Pelicans lost their fourth straight game, saying the team needed to look itself in the mirror.

Warriors star Stephen Curry was ruled out of Wednesday's game in Houston after injuring his right abdomen in the first quarter.

Team Reaume said Frankie Muniz was "awake and alert" following Wednesday's crash at Daytona.

Mauricio Pochettino is the leading contender to take over Manchester United, but where would that leave the USMNT? ESPN asks its analysts.

Senators forward Nick Cousins will be out for a week to 10 days following a thunderous hit by Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun that was ruled as legal during Tuesday night's game.

The USMNT's biggest star and its best prospect are poised to take the pitch together for the first time -- and they might be a perfect match.

The USMNT's biggest star and its best prospect are poised to take the pitch together for the first time -- and they might be a perfect match.

When Texas Tech and its brash benefactor bought their way into the college football big time, they were settling an old West Texas score.

Can anyone topple South Carolina? UCLA moves into the top-3 of the early class rankings, with a chance.

Owning last season's shortfalls, Kim Caldwell has returned to her roots. How it plays out will determine the Lady Vols' future.

In 2026, even the most egregious of mishaps or losses aren't fatal for teams' playoff hopes.

Warriors star Stephen Curry has an oblique abdominal tear and will be reevaluated in two weeks.

Former Saint Louis star Robbie Avila, the 2025 A-10 player of the year, is finalizing a deal to play for TCU this season, sources told ESPN.

Longtime NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks has died at the age of 64 following an acute illness, his wife, ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, announced Thursday.

Philip Rivers is set to return to NC State, this time as head football coach, once its trustees finalizes his contract after a meeting Friday, sources said.

The Broncos announced late Wednesday that their trade to acquire linebacker Daiyan Henley from the Chargers "will not be finalized."

Zion Williamson called for accountability after the Pelicans lost their fourth straight game, saying the team needed to look itself in the mirror.

Manchester United have sacked head coach Michael Carrick, the club have confirmed.

Rockets guard Marcus Smart threw a right hook Wednesday night that grazed the nose of Warriors center Charles Bassey in the third quarter of Houston's win.