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Stacking the most impactful NFL offseason moves: 5... »
Which offseason free agent signings, trade acquisitions and draft picks will have the most impact in Year 1 with their new teams? Let's rank the top 50 for 2026.

Eagles' Carter now highest-paid DT in NFL history »
The Eagles are signing two-time Pro Bowl selection Jalen Carter to a four-year, $152 million extension worth up to $160 million, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Sources: No real progress in Mayfield, Bucs talks »
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is reporting to training camp without a new deal and will play out the final year of his contract before becoming a free agent, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

QB Cousins gets nod over Mendoza to open camp »
Klint Kubiak said veteran QB Kirk Cousins will open training camp as the Raiders' starter, in front of No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza.

Simms: Shanahan nearly lost eye in car crash »
Kyle Shanahan nearly lost an eye as a result of his car crash earlier this month, according to Chris Simms, who is close friends with the 49ers coach.

Sources: Vikings, O'Neill reach $96M extension »
The Vikings agreed to a four-year contract extension with RT Brian O'Neill through the 2030 season, with sources telling ESPN that the deal is worth up to $96M.

Rodgers: 'Zero doubt' 2026 will be final season »
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, 42, affirmed Tuesday that 2026 will be his final season playing football in the NFL.

Bears' brass frustrated by Gordon's latest injury »
Bears GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson expressed their frustration with the latest injury to Kyler Gordon, saying the nickelback needs to get healthy and stay healthy.

Colts GM: Not going to just give Richardson away »
Colts GM Chris Ballard said he envisions a final roster with all three of his top quarterbacks -- despite Anthony Richardson's trade request earlier this year.

💍 Justin Herbert and Madison Beer get engaged »
The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback recently starred in his now-fiancee's music video for her song "lovergirl."

Latest news, buzz from training camps: Seahawks, C... »
Get all the news, intel and insights on NFL training camps from our team of reporters in the field.

Five trade fits for Vita Vea: Which NFL teams coul... »
The 31-year-old Vea has been a cornerstone of Tampa Bay's defense, but he requested a trade on Monday. Here are five teams that could be landing spots in a potential deal.

Giants training camp in W.Va. features cool temps,... »
It's the summer of "Country Roads," and the Giants are going to the place where they belong for camp, in West Virginia.

Big questions ahead of Raiders' training camp: Wha... »
Everything you need to know ahead of the Raiders' 2026 training camp.

The 2011 NFL draft's defensive class, 15 years lat... »
The 2011 defensive class included the likes of J.J. Watt and Patrick Peterson. But the argument for topping 1981 as the best ever could come down to two still-active players.

From Myles Garrett to Travis Kelce: Here are the s... »
With training camps opening across the league, here's a cheat sheet on what you might have missed this offseason.

Browns' starting QB: Deshaun Watson or Shedeur San... »
Four QBs are vying for their place on Cleveland's roster, but the questions don't end at who will start.

The six late-round draft fliers to know: Tyler Sho... »
There's nothing better than hitting on a late-round pick in fantasy. Liz Loza offers up her favorite targets this year.

Fantasy football buzz: Jones or Pierce? Which Colt... »
Daniel Jones is "ready to go." Alec Pierce is starting camp on the PUP list. Why are their ADPs so different?

Garrett, Allen and more: Who made the 'Madden 27' ... »
"Madden NFL 27" releases on Aug. 13, and six players will sport the game's highest rating on launch.

'There just is less time to get out of the way': W... »
Hunting velocity, weak control and a new "just wear it" philosophy: Inside the rise of hit batters in MLB.

New audio sheds light on Ohtani interpreter case »
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter initially told a reporter that the Dodgers slugger had agreed to cover his massive gambling debt but reversed course less than 24 hours later, according to newly released audio.

Conine's walk-off hit snaps Marlins' 12-game skid »
Griffin Conine hit a walk-off single against the Phillies to end the Marlins' franchise-record 12-game losing streak. Before Monday's game, manager Clayton McCullough said he recently saw "The Odyssey" and couldn't help but think of Miami's misfortunes.

Mead exits Red Sox debut with contusion after HBP »
Infielder Curtis Mead, 25, acquired from the Washington Nationals last week, left his first game with the Boston Red Sox on Monday after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch in the fourth inning of a 4-2 victory over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.

Yankees lose Bellinger (hamstring) for 4-6 weeks »
All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger will be out four to six weeks due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.

Giants' Schmitt exits with apparent leg injury »
San Francisco manager Tony Vitello said Casey Schmitt would be evaluated Tuesday and was "probably going to miss some significant time."

Pirates rookie Valdez hit in hand by pitch, exits »
Pirates rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez was removed from Monday night's game against Arizona after being hit in the left hand by a pitch.

Cubs DFA veteran pitcher Taillon amid struggles »
Jameson Taillon was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Monday, one day after giving up seven runs in four innings against the Pirates.

A's Langeliers, Leiter set for surgery Tuesday »
Athletics All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers and right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. will have season-ending surgeries.

⚾ Trade deadline plans for four NL contenders »
Will Milwaukee finally go big? Is Atlanta all-in? Here's what to know about the deadline needs of the NL powerhouses chasing the Dodgers.

10 blockbuster deals that would rock the MLB trade... »
With one week left to deal, we asked our experts for one trade they would make to get things moving along.

Trade deadline buzz: Latest intel and rumors »
Which contenders will make the biggest splash? Here's what we're hearing as 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 3 approaches.

How to listen to 'The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani,' ... »
Listen now to how Shohei Ohtani's relationship with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara unraveled amid a massive sports betting scheme.

MLB trade grades: Red Sox and Nats make first majo... »
Trade season has officially begun! Here's our running scorecard for every big move before the Aug. 3 deadline arrives.

What trio of new Hall of Famers means for Cooperst... »
Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent represent three countries, a dozen teams and a whole lot more.

MLB Power Rankings: A fast-rising AL contender deb... »
Our first list since the All-Star break saw quite the shake-up as one team's historic win streak comes to an end.

Twins' and Phillies' special Field of Dreams game ... »
Both clubs will include throwback elements for their uniforms as the Field of Dreams game returns on Aug. 13.

Closer stock watch: Edwin Diaz set to return »
Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.

Fantasy baseball: Mead, Valdez get hit by pitches ... »
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

Grading preseason bold predictions for all 32 NHL ... »
Steve Yzerman "failing up?" Spot on. Rangers returning to the playoffs? Not so much.

Tortorella let down by VGK call after Final run »
John Tortorella admits he was "disappointed" by the Golden Knights' decision not to retain him after their surprising run to the Stanley Cup Final but says he is already thinking about another coaching opportunity.

Reports: Jackets, Sillinger agree on 3-year deal »
The Blue Jackets avoided arbitration by reaching an agreement to sign forward Cole Sillinger to a three-year, $13.875 million contract.

Granato shifts to adviser role with Canucks »
Hockey Hall of Fame player Cammi Granato is changing roles within the Canucks' front office.

Kane returns for second stint with Blackhawks »
The Blackhawks and Patrick Kane have agreed to a two-year deal with an average annual value of $8 million as the winger returns to the team where he became an NHL superstar.

Blue Jackets sign Greaves to 3-year, $15M deal »
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Jet Greaves to a three-year, $15 million contract through the 2028-29 season.

Stars still eye long-term deal with Robertson »
Stars GM Jim Nill said signing winger Jason Robertson to a long-term contract remains his goal, after the two sides ended a contentious negotiation with a one-year deal this week.

NHL takes over TV production for champion Canes »
The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, along with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues, will have their games produced and distributed by the NHL for the coming season as the league branches out into centralized production.

Ex-RB Lynch featuring at HDA's SummerFest »
The Hockey Diversity Alliance is adding a football element to its youth SummerFest in Toronto this weekend, with former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch serving as a special guest.

😂 'LeWinnipegJets': Winnipeg's Heat tease »
The Miami Heat's late-night mistake led to an NHL franchise to make some jokes.

Live NHL free agency tracker: Contract details for... »
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.

'That was intimidating': Behind the scenes at the NHL Broadcast Training Camp »
Who will be the next great hockey player turned analyst? We attended the latest training program in New York to find out.

What advanced stats say about every USMNT World Cu... »
The U.S. men's World Cup exit was the latest in a long string of disappointments ... or was it? Let's look at the numbers behind all their tournament appearances since '90 to get the real story.

Poch or no Poch, USMNT needs a coach, and soon »
Is Mauricio Pochettino still the USMNT's coach? That's the question for U.S. Soccer, which needs an answer soon.

UEFA blasts FIFA WC private investment proposal »
UEFA has rejected a FIFA plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors as a "line that football's governing institutions should never cross" and that the World Cup is "not FIFA's to sell."

USMNT's Berhalter joins Middlesbrough from Caps »
United States midfielder Sebastian Berhalter has joined English Championship side Middlesbrough from the Vancouver Whitecaps, the clubs announced Tuesday.

Freese not over Belgium loss despite MLS return »
Goalkeeper Matt Freese said he's not quite gotten over the United States' abrupt exit from the 2026 World Cup following a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16.

Zidane named France coach, first job since 2021 »
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as France's new coach, the French Football Federation has announced.

Barça prez Laporta recovering from heart issue »
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed he is recovering from a heart problem after being admitted to hospital.

Mancini tapped to manage Italy, says FA chief »
Roberto Mancini is close to becoming the new Italy head coach, the president of the country's football federation has said.

Fake GK injury rule to trial in England this seaso... »
The new Premier League season is set to trial a crackdown on goalkeepers who appear to feign injury in order to disturb the flow of the game or give time for coaches to instruct players.

Rodri completes surgery amid Madrid speculation »
Manchester City have confirmed that Rodri is set for a period on the sidelines after undergoing back surgery.

📈 Ranking every Premier League jersey released »
It's still a few weeks before the new Premier League season begins, but plenty of top clubs have already released some of their 2026-27 kits.

Zidane is back! After five years away, what will h... »
France have made Zinedine Zidane their new coach despite his last job at Real Madrid ending in 2021. What will he do? And just where has he been?

Don't be fooled by Klopp's, Zidane's new internati... »
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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid offer Vinícius ... »
Real Madrid are confident that Vinícius Júnior will not depart this summer, while Liverpool want Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Men's transfer grades: Man City get B- for club-re... »
The 2026 summer transfer window is open. Here is how we rated the biggest deals.

The 5 most pressing issues facing Man United on th... »
Man United's preseason tour of Europe is already well underway, but there's still plenty of work to be done before the new season kicks off next month.

'I was surprised': Kerkez on Slot's exit and how I... »
Milos Kerkez sat down with reporters on Liverpool's preseason tour of the United States and revealed some of the changes new boss Andoni Iraola is making.

Would the U.S. actually win the World Cup if its best athletes played soccer? »
Every time the USMNT gets knocked out of a World Cup, the question comes up: What if our best U.S. athletes played soccer? Here's why that flight of fancy would never actually work out.

MLS Power Rankings: Can Lewandowski propel Chicago... »
Two games into his MLS career, Robert Lewandowski has yet to win with the Chicago Fire, so where does that leave them in ESPN's MLS Power Rankings?

NWSL Power Rankings: Spirit reclaim No. 1 spot aft... »
The Washington Spirit took back the top spot in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings with their fifth win in six games, as Gotham FC dropped points on the road.

Ranking all 23 World Cups from worst to best... wh... »
Spain's romp to victory in 2026 capped a brilliant World Cup. But where did this summer rank in the all-time record?

Can MLS capitalize on World Cup fervor in the U.S.... »
The MLS is at a crossroads. What is the league willing to risk in its next chapter?

Legends only: Michael Jordan, David Beckham link u... »
The two sporting icons were joined by their wives for a lunch meetup, where the duo was seen embracing.

Arsenal's new away kit brings back cult 'bruised b... »
Arsenal have unveiled their 2026-27 away kit and once more the inspiration for the design is their old "Bruised Banana" jersey of the early 1990s.

Real Madrid's new away kit first green jersey sinc... »
Real Madrid hope José Mourinho can bring the green shoots of recovery to the Bernabéu, so it's fitting the team have a new green away kit to match.

Mike Lombardi leave the latest cloud for Bill Beli... »
Not much has gone well for Belichick since his arrival in Chapel Hill.

Big Ten commish touts dominance over SEC »
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti told attendants of the league's media days that the Big Ten has shown its postseason dominance but will partner with other leagues in addressing a sustainable future for college sports.

Sources: Irish ink richest sponsor patch deal »
Notre Dame has reached a multiyear deal with SoFi Technologies that will place the financial service company's brand on the Fighting Irish's jerseys in every sport starting this season, the university announced Tuesday.

Sources: Ohio State lands $17M jersey patch deal »
Ohio State is entering a partnership with JPMorganChase that includes jersey patches for all 36 teams and will yield nearly $17 million per year for the athletic program.

PSU's Campbell 'not wavering' from ISU methods »
As Matt Campbell takes over a Penn State program with undeniable College Football Playoff expectations, which fired his predecessor 10 months after playing in a semifinal game, he's not overhauling his approach.

UNC places top Belichick aide Lombardi on leave »
North Carolina football GM Michael Lombardi, a top aide to coach Bill Belichick, has been placed on paid administrative leave by the university.

Manuel gets $7.14M, other perks in U-M buyout »
Departing Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7 million lump sum payment as part of his separation deal, according to a document obtained Monday by The Associated Press.

Content director for Alabama's NIL outfit arrested... »
Robert Suttles, content director for "Yea Alabama," the name, image and likeness initiative for Alabama athletics, was arrested Thursday during a human trafficking operation.

Stanford players join group aiming to unionize »
Stanford football players announced Monday the formation of a chapter of the College Football Players Association, which is pushing to eventually unionize college athletes.

🏈 Latest 2027 recruiting class rankings »
All the five-stars have announced their commitments. Here's how the top classes are shaping up.

Indiana to repeat? Finally Oregon's time? Previewi... »
The Ducks look to continue an amazing trend, but Ohio State, Indiana, USC and others stand in the way.

100 games that explain college football in 2026 »
TV, realignment, stars and legends, postseason quarrels. Those themes have set up epic games and made the current sport.

Brian Hartline is readying USF for the next shift ... »
The former Ohio State OC is in his first year as a head coach in Tampa, where USF is focused on the future.

Commitment season tiers: How CFB programs fared on... »
What were the biggest developments from the summer recruiting calendar? What comes next?

Does the 2027 NFL draft class deserve all this hyp... »
NFL teams have been anticipating the 2027 draft for a few years. But is this class really as good as they say? We asked around the league.

Simulating the season using EA Sports College Football 27 »
After 26 simulations, we tallied the national titles, Heisman winners, coaching changes, transfers and more.

Can Michigan repeat? Can Florida win again? Our me... »
It's a new era for the reigning national champion Wolverines -- and men's college basketball -- in 2026-27.

Latest rosters for 85 key men's college basketball... »
We're tracking all the player movement across key programs ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Sources: Irish ink richest sponsor patch deal »
Notre Dame has reached a multiyear deal with SoFi Technologies that will place the financial service company's brand on the Fighting Irish's jerseys in every sport starting this season, the university announced Tuesday.

Sources: Ohio State lands $17M jersey patch deal »
Ohio State is entering a partnership with JPMorganChase that includes jersey patches for all 36 teams and will yield nearly $17 million per year for the athletic program.

UNLV's Pastner clarifies request for team 'owner' »
In a statement posted on the program's social media channels, UNLV coach Josh Pastner on Monday clarified comments he made last week referring to the athletic department seeking out an "owner" for the Rebels men's basketball team in the NIL era.

Manuel gets $7.14M, other perks in U-M buyout »
Departing Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7 million lump sum payment as part of his separation deal, according to a document obtained Monday by The Associated Press.

PG Jamison latest top-50 recruit for Baylor, Drew »
Point guard Tyrone Jamison has committed to Baylor, he told ESPN on Saturday, giving Scott Drew his seventh straight recruiting class with a top-50 prospect.

Content director for Alabama's NIL outfit arrested »
Robert Suttles, content director for "Yea Alabama," the name, image and likeness initiative for Alabama athletics, was arrested Thursday during a human trafficking operation.

Sources: Duke-Michigan scrapped over TV issues »
A nonconference men's basketball matchup between Duke and Michigan has been called off after broadcast rights issues couldn't be resolved, sources told ESPN.

2026 recruiting class rankings: Arkansas leads the... »
Recent reclassifications moved Texas into the top four, and brought Ohio State and Louisville into the top 25.

NCAA D-I board: No plans to change age rule »
The NCAA Division I Board doubled down Thursday on the new age-based eligibility rule that has prompted some athletes to go to court in hopes of extending their college careers.

Source: No vote on college sports bill this summer »
The Protect College Sports Act is not expected to be put to a full vote in the U.S. Senate before Congress takes its August recess, a congressional source told ESPN on Thursday.

Tennessee St. puts AD on leave following inquiry »
Tennessee State athletic director Mikki Allen was placed on administrative leave following an internal investigation that was prompted by a vote of no confidence from six coaches at the school.

Gophers extend Medved after solid 1st season »
Minnesota coach Niko Medved has received a one-year contract extension with a slight raise after a promising first season at his alma mater.

Houston lands top-40 recruit Delancy for '27 class »
Four-star rising senior Oneal Delancy has committed to Houston, he told ESPN, giving Kelvin Sampson his sixth top-50 recruit in the last three classes.

D-II pushes for age-based eligibility in 2026-27 »
NCAA Division II athletes would move immediately to the age-based eligibility model adopted in Division I under proposed emergency legislation.

How the top 100 men's college basketball transfers fit with their new teams »
Top portal name Milan Momcilovic is headed to Kentucky. Here's the outlook for more players on the move.

Michigan AD Manuel to step down at end of year »
Warde Manuel will step down as Michigan AD at the end of the calendar year, the school announced as part of the conclusion of an investigation into the culture of athletics at the university.

SWAC, ESPN reach football, hoops deal to '30-31 »
The SWAC has reached a new multi-year media rights agreement that will keep league football and basketball games on ESPN networks through the 2030-31 seasons.

Illinois awards AD Whitman with extension, raise »
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman received a contract extension through 2036 that includes a significant raise.

From unranked in high school to summer league standouts: 6 unconventional player paths »
Once overlooked as recruits, these summer league rookies are proving why they were first-round draft picks.