March is officially here, with Virginia the top No. 1 seed in Joe Lunardi's latest bracket. Find out where your favorite team might be heading in the tournament. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2fgr9hW
After suffering its first-ever loss at home to Vanderbilt, which ranked 196 in the RPI, Tennessee could miss the NCAA tournament for the first time. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2ILuJ3v
While there were other huge offers out there, the mutual commitment made the difference. But will Harper and Philly live happily ever after? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GSbDa2
The Toronto Blue Jays and free-agent pitcher Clay Buchholz have agreed to a contract, according to multiple reports. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BYiV8i
James Harden recorded his seventh career game with 50 points and 10 assists -- more than twice as many as any other player in NBA history. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2TkIbQ1
Who gets the most out of the slugger's huge contract, and who should start saving for World Series tickets first -- fans in Philly or Manny Machado's new backers? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tK12W5
The 76ers will be without Joel Embiid and the Thunder will be without Paul George when the two teams meet. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2T6wWeO
Islanders fans didn't hold back in jeering former captain John Tavares, who was mercilessly booed in his return to Long Island as a member of the Maple Leafs on Thursday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Tig5VD
A jury deliberated about two hours in Waco on Thursday before acquitting Shawn Oakman of sexual assault. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2T9d4r8
Controversy often follows Nick Kyrgios wherever he goes, but the brash 23-year-old broke no rules despite a few debatable incidents -- and criticism from Rafael Nadal. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tJOMFf
Middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez's ultimate goal is unify the division. He can add a third belt on May 4 if he beats the bigger and taller Daniel Jacobs, whom Canelo considers the second-best 160-pounder. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2TskkxE
With the long wait for Harper to sign over and the superstar winding up with the Phillies, social media went wild. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GRKHXU
The Browns coach wanted his young quarterback to get away from the game this offseason, and Mayfield has had fun doing just that. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VoEOEV
Change is in the air in Miami as all signs point to the franchise making a major move at the game's most important position. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GSfhB4
With a revamped offensive brain trust, including veteran Gary Kubiak, GM Rick Spielman is counting on an "outstanding" season from Cousins in Year 2. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Ny4Jr4
Philadelphia made it clear that it wanted to go bold this offseason. After months of waiting, the strategy finally paid off with a $330 million deal that makes Harper the highest paid free agent in baseball history. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2NAXKO3
The remainder of the 2018-19 season is full of rivalries as every weekend is filled with grudge matches. Here's your one-stop guide to them. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2IIkq0a
Patriots owner Robert Kraft has pleaded not guilty to solicitation charges and in a court filing his attorneys requested a non-jury trial. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2NAoNZK
Panthers coach Ron Rivera said all reports on Cam Newton's shoulder are "positive" and that he's happy with the team's depth at QB with Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2IFEbp7
Former Denver Broncos and Houston Texans wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has been arrested on allegations of vehicular assault stemming from a crash earlier this month. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GQ6EXt
Jason Witten, who retired after the 2017 season and served as an analyst for ESPN's Monday Night Football, is returning for a 16th season with the Cowboys, the team announced. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EntVMI
Light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will be a big favorite when he defends his belt against Anthony Smith in the UFC 235 main event on Saturday in Las Vegas. Does the underdog have a chance? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2NzG2ur
Claudio Ranieri has been sacked as Fulham manager following Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Southampton that left the team 10 points from safety with 10 games remaining. Scott Parker has been named as caretaker manager. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GPpoXg
With the rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury being delayed for now, heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz will welcome another shot at Wilder. And he has a chance if he beats Christian Hammer on Saturday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Ue3Kiu
With 10 games left in the Premier League season, almost everything is up for grabs. Nick Miller projects how the end of the season will pan out. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2H5YVUE
It looked for a long time like undefeated welterweight Ben Askren would never get his chance in the UFC, but as Askren finally makes his debut Saturday against Robbie Lawler, he finally has the chance to prove whether or not he's the best. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BUFpXK
Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray measured 5-foot-10 1/8 inches at the NFL Combine, putting to rest some concerns about his height. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2HacORB
A blowout loss in the semifinals wasn't a great look for the Irish. But they're one of the few teams with double-digit wins in three of the past four seasons. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2T2dzTU
Landing a first-round QB who can learn behind a veteran starter -- as 2018 MVP Patrick Mahomes did with the Chiefs -- is New York's preferred scenario. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XoDt2V
How should Isles fans greet him Thursday night? Will the Leafs or Isles win the Cup first? Who is the next Tavares-level "traitor?" from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2TpdUPS
Can you steer well enough to not run over Teddy Roosevelt? You could land an MLB job with the Nats. Here's what else the team was looking for in this week's tryouts. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Tpk6Hy
The Wooden Watch list will shrink to a final 15 candidates, but there's no surprise: Williamson is still the leading guy. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Nyt28p
From underappreciated stars to veterans who get taken for granted and up-and-comers to watch, here's a guy from each team worthy of your attention. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BUV610
Things worked out just fine the last time the Bombers locked up their core and complemented it with shrewd trades. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Xrv9iM
Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown told ESPN on Tuesday that he is not "angry" with the team, but he maintained his desire to be traded. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BXPtz9
The trade deadline has come and gone, with some shifts in the rankings. Plus, which player on each team is under the most pressure? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tKl3vC
Luka Doncic spent his first 57 career games putting up numbers not seen since the days of a young LeBron, Kobe or Durant. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GQd9tu
Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki has never said that this would be his final season, despite receiving farewell tours around the NBA, and he said Wednesday night that he'd still love to play next season if he feels healthy enough physically. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VpBpWE
With the awkwardness of Anthony Davis's visit behind them, the Lakers can now focus on moving past the failed trade negotiations and making the postseason. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2NxYsM9
A Wisconsin school district filed a formal complaint against former Packers coach Mike McCarthy on Wednesday, a day after officials say he berated referees after a high school basketball game. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GQOxRs
Dwyane Wade's final NBA season now has a signature moment after he banked in a one-footed game-winning three-pointer against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, giving the Miami Heat a 126-125 win. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2T5PADh
Grant Williams scored with four seconds left to give No. 7 Tennessee a 73-71 win over Ole Miss, but an offensive foul on the Rebs in the final second enraged the home fans. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2NxNAxP
After a team manager forgot to pack their uniforms, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania basketball team had to wear old road uniforms provided by host Edinboro University on Wednesday night. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BXTTWI
The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has tabbed Bryce Harper as the favorite to win the National League MVP award, despite the free-agent slugger still having yet to sign with a team. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Xs7NcV
Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo came down with food poisoning after eating undercooked chicken he had made himself. "We're going to have to teach him how to cook," manager Mickey Calloway said. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EzNoeo
The U.S. women, ranked No. 1 in the world, return to home soil to face Japan in the 2019 SheBelieves Cup. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2H3mNrM
Get everything you need to prepare for your fantasy baseball drafts here, including rankings and analysis from ESPN's team of experts. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2H64RwH
The Jets, who traded up to No. 3 in the draft to get Sam Darnold last year, are looking to trade down this year to recoup some of the picks they gave up last year. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2TfPtVf
Philadelphia is losing its security blanket in Nick Foles, but as we've learned, the Eagles will invest in the most important position in football. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BUss0e
The wideout likes New England's style and says of the organization: "They do things right and they've been doing it for a long, long, long time." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tGdCpn
Since fall 2012, at least 35 sexual violence and related misconduct complaints have been filed against Michigan State University athletes, according to records obtained by ESPN's Outside the Lines. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GMmySV
Despite his dour outlook during a two-game losing streak to the Pelicans and Grizzlies, LeBron James took a more positive outlook in L.A. on Wednesday, saying of the Lakers, "I like where we are today." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Ssjlco
Former NBA player Royce White says his basketball days are over as he prepares for a career in mixed martial arts. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2ViE8AW
The Giants met with free agent slugger Bryce Harper for a second time Tuesday, according to ESPN and multiple reports. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2NyVHdp
Toni Harris, a safety who has been playing football since age 6, has signed a letter of intent to play football on scholarship at Central Methodist University in Missouri. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Tdc1WH
After Hawkeyes coach Fran McCaffery went on a profanity-laced tirade against an official after a loss to Ohio State on Tuesday night, Iowa suspended him for two games. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Vm0z8l
Johnny Manziel has been released by the CFL's Montreal Alouettes for violating terms of his agreement, and the CFL said it wouldn't register a contract should other teams try to sign him. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2H39lnS
Quarterback Nick Foles will become a free agent with the start of the NFL's new year in March as the team announced they won't place the franchise tag on him. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GOEhca
Steelers GM Kevin Colbert said more teams have inquired about star receiver Antonio Brown, who is on the trading block after meeting with team officials last week. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GP4jvZ
With the 2019 season around the corner, questions abound for all of MLS' 24 clubs, and we ask -- and answer -- the biggest one facing each outfit. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Xu7TR5
Golden Boy Promotions has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Floyd Mayweather Jr. following Mayweather's offer of $200,000 to super featherweight Ryan Garcia if he can beat one of his fighters. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GS1hai
Zabit Magomedsharipov is on the fast track to a potential UFC featherweight title. But first he has to get past Jeremy Stephens at UFC 235 on Saturday on ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GNhwW1
Let the Tua vs. Trevor Heisman debate begin now. Plus, a look at some sleepers and long shots who could make some noise. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SrQepz
Trevor Lawrence and a dynamic offense return for Dabo Swinney, but the Tigers will need to replace a lot of talent on defense. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2T3hYWM
NFL veteran Adam 'Pacman' Jones was charged with public intoxication, disorderly conduct and intimidation at an Indiana casino early Wednesday, according to reports. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Xr00fs
Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been installed as the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy next season. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GOKFAf
Tony Ferguson took a few shots at Conor McGregor on Twitter, saying that the former UFC champion is a "Replica Of A Former Self." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2T3lfW4
Brandon Copeland wanted to give college students practical financial information that would have aided him, so he helped create a class at his alma mater. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2H5X4PK
Loyola-Chicago is not the powerful team that reached the Final Four last season, but the Ramblers are still here with something to prove. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2H3Tup3
College basketball is awesome, but it isn't perfect. Our coaches tell us one on-court and one off-court thing they'd change, if they could. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2H3TxRL
As the slugger who took the Bronx by storm last season battles Greg Bird for a spot on Opening Day, he's focused on turning his biggest weakness into a strength. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2U9TJTp
Bryce Harper probably won't be wearing any of Washington's 18 potential threads this spring, but there is a 6-foot 45-pounder in the clubhouse who will. And he might be making history. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Xq93gB
After Tuesday's blowout loss to the Raptors, Marcus Smart said he sees a Boston team that "is just not together" compared with recent Celtics teams. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VqCSfj
Earlier this month, UConn fell off the No. 1 seed line for the first time in more than a decade. But everyone knows you can never count out UConn. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GMRkuM
As part of a wide-ranging proposal sent to MLBPA on Tuesday, Major League Baseball is prepared to scuttle the implementation of a pitch clock until at least 2022, sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2UbgR3F
Iowa coach Fran McCaffery screamed profanities at referee Steve McJunkins after Tuesday's loss against Ohio State, according to the Toledo Blade. McCaffery and his son, guard Connor McCaffery, both received technicals near the end of the game. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VplmrQ
While Virginia Tech was able to compensate for the absence of injured point guard Justin Robinson, Duke couldn't replace Zion Williamson's presence in the middle Tuesday night as the Hokies came away with a 77-72 win over the Blue Devils. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2ID9Pnd
The investigation into the fatal crash involving Syracuse men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim is nearly complete. The Onodaga County District Attorney says speed was not a factor. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BWmPhV
Pressed about a recent report that he would be subpoenaed in an upcoming federal trial, Wildcats coach Sean Miller told a Phoenix TV reporter, "No comment, you can drive back to Phoenix." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2H21WoQ
Boston, which has lost four of its past six games, takes on Kawhi Leonard (31.7 PPG vs. Celtics this season) and Toronto. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tFtnNx
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle David Irving is under evaluation by the NFL for a potential suspension, league sources told ESPN on Tuesday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Vmtglv
Injuries to Roberto Firmino and Fernandinho are the latest twist in a fascinating title race. Which club copes better could end up proving decisive. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EkJg0u
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, who was shut down last week with discomfort in his throwing shoulder, will not have an MRI, manager Dave Roberts said. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EhgX35
Cowboys DE Randy Gregory, who missed all of the 2017 season, has again been suspended by the NFL for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GRQywL
Pitcher Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed on a four-year, $68M extension, according to ESPN and multiple reports. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tE7JZP
The NFL competition committee has spent the past two days discussing the present and future of replay review but has reached no consensus about whether to change it, several members said Tuesday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2TfEZVP
Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is auctioning off hundreds of personal items, including Lakers championship rings from 1980, 1985, 1987 and 1988. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2U8Ebz7
Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones is "confident" that the team can reach a long-term deal with Pro Bowl DE DeMarcus Lawrence, who has 25 sacks over the past two seasons. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tCX41x
For years, Major League Soccer has focused on bringing talent in but some high-profile sales this winter might have a bigger impact in the long run. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2T2o61D
All long-term deals carry risk, but Colorado and Arenado are the perfect storm of a franchise in win-now mode committing to a superstar cashing in at the right time. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2ExCvK9
Nolan Arenado and the Colorado Rockies are finalizing an eight-year contract extension worth more than $255 million, locking up the star third baseman with a deal that can last through the 2026 season, league sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2H8gzqV
The 49ers became the first team this offseason to use its franchise tag, placing it on kicker Robbie Gould on Tuesday, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2NsZWax
It's the official run-up to the Masters, meaning the next few weeks in Florida will tell a lot about the biggest names as they prepare for Augusta in April. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SXNoOe
Jon Jones defends the UFC light heavyweight championship against Anthony Smith Saturday at UFC 235. This is Smith's journey, told through the eyes of those who lived it with him. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2IRlfnB
A statistical breakdown of the two championship fights at UFC 235 offers clear insight into how both title challenges could play out on Saturday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2TgwVE7
The Bucks, Raptors, Celtics and 76ers can all make a case for becoming the first team not lead by LeBron James since 2010 to represent the East in the Finals. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2TnLG8s
Sharks, Rangers and Jets, move to the head of the class. Oilers? You've got detention. We grade every team's moves (and non-moves). from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EA82LL
The 2019 free-agency period is just beginning, but here's why NFL teams are already thinking about next year, and how they'll structure contracts. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2ThuEso
What will the Cardinals do at No. 1? Will the Raiders hang on to all of their first-round picks? NFL Nation assesses what position each team will target at the combine. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2IDW1ZJ
The 2018 season might have been the best yet for designated players, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Wayne Rooney and others might exceed that elevated threshold this year. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GLeMIQ
Ike Opara may not have been expecting to move this offseason, but after leaving Sporting Kansas City he's ready to revive Minnesota's defense. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Nskboy
As Darvish aims to hit the reset button on a rough first year in Chicago, how he communicates before and after his starts says a lot about what he's trying to do on the mound. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2IDHZY3
With 9.4 seconds remaining in Monday's game and his Clippers up by nine, coach Doc Rivers called timeout, picked up the PA announcer's microphone, and gave an impromptu tribute to Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki, who called the moment "really humbling." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XpkULO
The Clippers broke up their roster for the second season in a row, but they're still right in the middle of the playoff chase. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SZ58sI
Asked if the pressure of the Lakers' playoff push was becoming a distraction to his team, LeBron James replied, "At this point if you are still allowing distractions to affect how the way you play, then this is the wrong franchise to be a part of." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VjkuEX
Kansas kept its conference title hopes alive Monday night by beating first-place Kansas State, but the Jayhawks will need help from others if they're to capture a 15th straight Big 12 championship. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VnwBkx
Kentucky, with a three-game win streak that includes beating then top-ranked Tennessee, has rejoined the No. 1 seeds in Joe Lunardi's latest bracket. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2fgr9hW
DeMarcus Cousins was frustrated following the Warriors' 121-110 win over the Hornets on Monday night, after receiving a technical foul for tossing a shoe off the floor. "Next time I'll just step on the shoe and roll my ankle," Cousins said after the game. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Ec1QIn
James Harden's streak of scoring at least 30 points in a game ended at 32 Monday night when the Houston guard scored 28 points in the Rockets' 119-11 win over Atlanta. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2U7j8gj
LeBron James cracked the top 10 in career assists Monday, and became the first player in league history to rank in the top 10 all-time in both assists and scoring. He currently ranks ninth and fifth respectively. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EwQvUp
After stepping away from the WWE in October to focus on his health, Roman Reigns announced Monday night that his leukemia is in remission and he plans to return to ring action. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VkhJU4
The Blue Jackets and Predators made smart additions, while the Bruins and Penguins misfired. We identify the best and worst around the league. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2ID8nRA
Kepa Arrizabalaga has been fined one week's wages for his refusal to be substituted during Chelsea's Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2NrLNu0
Attorneys representing the two remaining defendants in a federal criminal trial involving college basketball corruption have notified representatives of Arizona's Sean Miller and LSU's Will Wade that they will be subpoenaed to testify at the April trial. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2TehRXI
After acquiring Mark Stone in a trade with the Senators, the Golden Knights have given the two-way forward an eight-year extension that carries a $9 million AAV, according to a report. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VjOAIw
The Ravens have told wide receiver Michael Crabtree that he will be released after just one season with the team, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2U7rG77
Chris Eubank Jr. scored a dominant victory on Saturday, while Anthony Dirrell's win was a bit controversial. But both made their division more interesting. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Vdp6wi
Patriots owner Robert Kraft, 77, has been charged with first degree solicitation of a prostitute, with a scheduled court date of April 24. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BV3YE2
Karl-Anthony Towns, who has missed the Timberwolves' last two games while in the concussion protocol, said Monday that he's "lucky to be alive" after being in a car accident last week. Towns is expected to play Monday night. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VpVR9V
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said freshman star Zion Williamson continues to make progress on a four-step recovery schedule for knee injuries, but there's no timetable for his return. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EaIK5p
Gonzaga, which was the No.1 team for two weeks earlier this season, has reclaimed the top spot in this week's AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EdzyNt
The top 16 seeds remain the same, but the Irish are the No. 1 seed in the Portland Regional, where the Ducks drop to the No. 2 seed. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2fiz0tc
Six teams are vying for No. 1 seeds. UConn will be in Albany. Five mid-majors are locks. But will Louisville or Notre Dame end up in Chicago? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EdzvkL
For the first time at UFC 235, Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley will both fight on the same night for the UFC. Fighting together isn't anything new for the pair who, more a than a decade ago, turned the Missouri wrestling program into a powerhouse. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2T1nk4G
Center Kevin Hayes is headed to Winnipeg after the New York Rangers traded him to the Jets for a 2019 first-round pick, winger Brendan Lemieux and a conditional pick, according to multiple reports. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Xo2g7a
Sarri has downplayed the bust-up with Kepa during Sunday's Carabao Cup final but if he's to have a future as Chelsea boss, he must punish his No.1. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SodlBy
Jason Brown, the coach of the Independence Community College football team featured on "Last Chance U" on Netflix, has resigned after a text exchange with freshman Alexandros Alexiou. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2IP3sxl
Get up to speed ahead of Monday's deadline, with news, trade target rankings, team needs, grades and more. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2NelDe9
After refusing to be substituted in the Carabao Cup final, Kepa Arrizabalaga was hit by a campaign of Wikipedia hacks from disgruntled Chelsea fans. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2NtEz8P
The Yankees and outfielder Aaron Hicks have agreed to a seven-year, $70 million contract extension, according to ESPN and multiple reports. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GIzWap
From playing on the courts before his dad's Hornets games to leading Davidson to the Elite 8, Stephen Curry has developed a lifelong connection to Charlotte. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2H26sDG
With a new team and a contract to play for, the always-entertaining outfielder says he's ready to show the Dodgers -- and everyone else -- all he can do. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Th4eXQ
We asked NFL Nation reporters to make their best offer for the free-agent running back -- then chose the best one. Green Bay, Houston or New York? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tAMbxd
The Dodgers have re-entered the Bryce Harper sweepstakes and are interested in a short-term deal with the free-agent slugger, according to ESPN and multiple reports. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BS2Y3s
A media watchdog has ruled that a cartoon of tennis star Serena Williams which attracted global condemnation after being published by Melbourne's Herald Sun newspaper was not in breach of the Australian Press Council's standards of practice. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XlTrL7
"Free Solo" climbed to the top of the Oscars, winning the Academy Award for best documentary feature Sunday night. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GKj4Qx
Dustin Johnson has been dominant and disappointing. Still, he has 20 career wins and a wide-open road of possibilities ahead. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Sr9vYi
Damyean Dotson made eight 3-pointers Sunday to help the Knicks beat the Spurs and end an 18-game home losing streak. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2UdTzKs
New Stars forward Mats Zuccarello will likely be out four weeks with an upper-body injury after getting injured in his first game with Dallas. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2H2vFhh
For the second consecutive day, Tiger Woods was understandably and visibly irritated with himself after struggling on the greens and squandering a chance at a low score. And for the second day in a row, Woods declined to talk about it. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EtvsCm
Dustin Johnson started out the final round of the WGC-Mexico Championship slowly but finished strong Sunday, winning his 20th career title. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SXGl8g
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has apologized for refusing to be substituted during Sunday's Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City, saying he was 'misunderstood' by manager Maurizio Sarri. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2E8NOHl
Rapper Ja Rule is taking heat on social media after problems with his halftime show during Saturday's Timberwolves-Bucks game. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2U22UVW
Manchester City outlasted Chelsea, 4-3, on penalties to win the Carabao Cup. The goalless match took a wild turn in extra time when Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refused to come off for a substitute. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EaV9WP
One of the most anticipated Big Ten matchups has arrived, as the Wolverines battle the Spartans in Ann Arbor. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GWIU3g
Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber's team-issued tablet was stolen Saturday morning, but team officials say it was wiped clean of information remotely and only had scouting video on it. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Eu086c
Although Clayton Kershaw took a step back from throwing due to inflammation in his shoulder, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Kershaw does not need an MRI and is taking anti-inflammatory medication to treat it. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2E7NAjL
Rutgers announced that coach C. Vivian Stringer, who recently posted her 1,000th victory, is taking off the rest of the regular season because of exhaustion. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GJ2yAC
PJ Tucker's rare sneaker quest, Russell Westbrook's Rugrats and Chris Paul's Flintstones highlight Week 19 in kicks. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SXIMb3
Khabib Nurmagomedov says Tony Ferguson had his chance but missed it by turning down a fight with Max Holloway. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2H57S0a
Negotations between the Philadelphia Phillies and Bryce Harper could be resolved by Tuesday, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SodQeB
Armonty Bryant has gone from fighting through blockers to fighting for his life. Now he waits, and hopes, for a kidney donation that can give him a chance at normalcy again. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Th0qFS
Leicester City have sacked manager Claude Puel after Saturday's 4-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace, the club has announced. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2IAOTgx
After the Rockets beat the Warriors for the third time this season -- and without James Harden -- Clint Capela wasn't about to "get fired up like last year" and declare Houston the better team, acknowledging the playoffs are "a different atmosphere." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Esxhzt
LeBron James questioned whether his Lakers teammates have the experience to grasp the urgency needed for them to qualify for the playoffs, posing the question, "How many know what's at stake if you've never been there?" from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BNnQJ6
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, who was involved in a fatal accident Wednesday night that resulted in the death of Jorge Jimenez, said the tragedy is "something that will be with me for the rest of my life." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SmJpWg
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said he has not had any conversations with Zion Williamson or his family about shutting down the injured freshman star. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EuhRLb
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer said he is "fundamentally against" having a pitch clock in baseball, saying, "There's no clock in baseball for a reason." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Et0MB6
As other potential No. 1 seeds for the NCAA tournament have stumbled, Baylor hasn't lost since December, winning a string of 17 consecutive games. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SkiOcl
Kris Bryant said he felt slighted last year, when the Cubs star missed a large portion of the season with an injured shoulder. His message to critics: "I'm motivated. Keep 'em coming. Bring it." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EtdEaA
The family of Jorge Jimenez, who was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, is "devastated," but said the school will acknowledge their father during Saturday's game. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tzU8mg
Rockets guard James Harden was fined $25,000, the league announced Saturday, for publicly criticizing referee Scott Foster following Houston's loss to the Lakers on Thursday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2T5el1V
New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks says he's still not over his team's postseason loss to the Boston Red Sox, as the two rivals squared off in their first meeting since Boston's series-clinching Game 4 win in the ALDS last October. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2H4faRQ
Several members of the Ole Miss men's basketball program knelt during the national anthem before Saturday's game against Georgia. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VkXgyt
Coach John Calipari improved to 298-68 in his 10 seasons at Kentucky, trailing only Adolph Rupp on the school's all-time wins list after the Wildcats routed Auburn 80-53. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2U4ye6n
Javonte Smart capped a career-best 29-point performance with a crucial rebound and go-ahead free throws in the final seconds, and No. 13 LSU outlasted fifth-ranked Tennessee 82-80 in overtime on Saturday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SkHC4c
Lionel Messi scored the 50th hat trick of his career to help Barcelona twice recover from a goal down and win 4-2 at Sevilla on Saturday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SV6iWa
Kyler Murray said the Oakland A's, who retain his baseball rights, "can hold out all the hope they want to," but the Heisman Trophy winner is committed to playing in the NFL. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tACSxm
Mauricio Pochettino warned his Tottenham players how important a win at Burnley would be. After they lost, he aimed his anger at the referee. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2TiFFKd
Duke star Zion Williamson will not play against Syracuse on Saturday as he continues to recover from a sprained right knee, the university announced. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2TikzeY
Harry Kane scored in his Tottenham return, but the London side's Premier League title hopes suffered a major setback with a 2-1 loss to Burnley. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Esf8lo
Where will Artemi Panarin land? How many first-round picks will be traded? Which team will "win" the deadline? Our panel checks in. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SUqDe1
Russell Westbrook finished with 43 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists in 43 minutes in the Thunder's double-overtime victory over the Jazz on Friday, ending his triple-double streak at 11 straight games. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GXGT6Y
After 42 straight losses, the Shanghai Dragons finally have their first win in the Overwatch League. Now, the team can stop looking at that number and start looking ahead. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XiiZbX
The star who inspired a generation of Canadian players by staying and building something special in Toronto returned to the city he never wanted to leave. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Xk8Bk3
Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier will headline UFC 236 with an interim lightweight title fight on April 13, UFC president Dana White told ESPN on Friday. Undefeated lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently suspended. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2E3nGO4
Phillies owner John Middleton is meeting with free agent Bryce Harper in Las Vegas, but barring something unexpected, a deal will not be completed Friday night, sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2E7GcEO
DeMar DeRozan received two standing ovations from a grateful Toronto crowd Friday, when the former Raptor returned to Scotiabank Arena for the first time since he was traded to the Spurs in a deal for Kawhi Leonard. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GF6zpt
Big names. Guys on the apology tour. And, well, Tiger. The leaderboard at the WGC-Mexico Championship sets up a compelling weekend. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GFd37O
Tiger Woods hit 11 of 14 fairways and 13 of 18 greens in a second-round 66 to move from a tie for 25th to a tie for eighth at the WGC-Mexico Championship, where Dustin Johnson leads. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SQMsLs
The Chicago Bears are releasing kicker Cody Parkey following a difficult season, league sources confirmed. Parkey missed eight field goals, including a 43-yard kick that would have beaten the Eagles in the first round of the playoffs. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GDwv4V
The NBA's Last Two Minute report for the Bucks' 98-97 victory over the Celtics on Thursday listed four incorrect rulings in the final 3.7 seconds of the game. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GEvkSD
Washington State head coach Mike Leach will teach a five-class seminar at the university's Pullman campus this spring titled "Insurgent Warfare and Football Strategies." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2IGpfa2
Anthony Joshua still believes he'll get a fight with Deontay Wilder in order to secure all four heavyweight belts and earn recognition as the undisputed world champion. First, he needs to take care of business when he faces Jarrell Miller in June. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BQmJbs
The Falcons have already cleared over $15 million in cap space. Here's a look at what they might do with it -- and what their next moves could be. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2UazNzu
John Harbaugh and Greg Roman don't believe Lamar Jackson is at any more risk running down the field than he is sitting in the pocket. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2STP63j
Kraft is being charged with misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution. What will the consequences be for the him and the NFL? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EoW0o2
Robert "Butter" Van Lingen was only supposed to test the equipment at the latest Fortnite Secret Skirmish. But after a player dropped out, Butter found himself standing tall with the game's best. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VawOHy
The Steelers would prefer to trade Antonio Brown to an NFC team, while the Patriots and teams in the AFC North are considered no-trade zones, a source told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2DZd96k
Padres' general manager AJ Preller says he initially thought it would be a 'pipe dream' to be able to sign Manny Machado. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GGFHoZ
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says "no one is alarmed or worried" about Clayton Kershaw taking a few days off from throwing. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2ItM7cU
Jim Boeheim will resume his coaching duties for Syracuse on Friday and coach the Orangemen in Saturday's game against top-ranked Duke. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2IrqfyO
We're used to delayed gratification in the NHL, but the Lightning have waited long enough to be crowned champions. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2NkrMFT
FIFA have banned Chelsea for two transfer windows following some transfer irregularities regarding youth signings. How will this play out? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GEFYc8
Marwin Gonzalez, who played every position for the Astros in 2018 except pitcher and catcher, has reached a two-year, $21 million deal with the Twins, sources told ESPN. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Sll7fk
Light heavyweight contenders Thiago Santos and Jan Blachowicz will look to get into title contention when they meet in a UFC Fight Night main event Saturday night in the Czech Republic. Who has the edge? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2ST2Db3
Ervin Santana, who missed most of last season after having surgery on his finger, has reached an agreement with the White Sox on a deal that could be worth $4.3 million if he makes the major-league roster. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SmvcZw
Pitcher Sonny Gray, who signed a four-year, $38 million contract with the Reds last month, will miss his first spring start after experiencing stiffness in his right elbow. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EqU7rf
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been charged with solicitation of prostitution, Jupiter (Florida) police said. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EqB9ky
Matt Duchene will now be playing against the Senators on Friday night after being traded to the Blue Jackets, according to multiple reports. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GYihuU
Texas will be without its leading scorer Saturday against Oklahoma, with the indefinite suspension of Kerwin Roach II. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Nnymes
Brandon Rios is in the twilight of his career, but he hasn't lost the love for the sport. On Saturday he will face Humberto Soto on his quest for another world title before he calls it quits. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Xi9jyk
Georges St-Pierre said the last fight he wanted before retiring was against UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. How would he have fared? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Xi1mZW
Brown and the Steelers agree a trade is best. Now, the stage is set for negotiations, which creates a new set of questions. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Ep2LGo
The Giants could free up a lot of cap space by cutting some big names, but signs point to them sticking with their high-profile veterans. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2E1bs8C
Man City face Chelsea on Sunday for the Carabao Cup (11.30 a.m. ET, ESPN+), the first big trophy of the season. Here's what you need to know. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Iv1t0Q
With star quarterback Justin Herbert and arguably the Pac-12's most talented roster, Oregon could be the conference's best hope. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2TfUo8m
Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan is past the shock and anger of being traded by Toronto, but his first game back finds him searching within. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EeBupd
Team USA can celebrate the one-year anniversary of winning women's hockey gold at the Olympics, thanks in no small part to goalie Maddie Rooney. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2E1JABo
Chicago came close to rock bottom this season before career-best production from No. 88 led them back into the wild-card playoff mix. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2IvwIsI
The long offseason wait is over -- let the games begin! -- giving us a chance to focus on what will happen between the lines. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2T8cqJW
The Nationals have had plenty of time to get used to the idea of playing without Bryce Harper -- and it shows at their camp in Florida. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2IvPxMp
Though they completed a 4-0 sweep of the Kings on Thursday, several Warriors players praised Sacramento as a "scrappy, young" team and foresee a rivalry in the making. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BOYWsz
After fouling out late in Thursday's loss to the Lakers, James Harden sounded off on referee Scott Foster, saying he shouldn't be allowed to officiate Rockets games anymore. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XfLoPM
Former NBA swingman Stephen Jackson is happy that this era's players have more of a say in regard to where they want to play, but he doesn't think a lot of younger players have the same love for the game that his generation did. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2Iqqv0T
Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov, who leads the NHL in scoring, reached the 100-point plateau with a second-period goal Thursday, making him the quickest to 100 points since the 1995-96 season. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SOycTs
Houston has its opening-night starting lineup back together for the first time in two months in a matchup against LeBron James' Lakers in L.A. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BNxPOB
New Orleans Pelicans interim general manager Danny Ferry met with disgruntled star Anthony Davis this week and informed him the team would continue playing him but planned to cut his minutes. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2GY9VDd
Rory McIlroy has a one-stroke lead over Dustin Johnson after the first round of the Mexico Championship on Thursday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SjqYBM
Tiger Woods quickly put himself in a bind Thursday with a 5-wood tee shot that sailed out of bounds and finished with a first-round 71 in Mexico City. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2En2pQJ
Milwaukee has won 14 of its past 16 games and looks to extend a two-game win streak in a showdown against Boston. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2SQHMFC
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is optimistic about Zion Williamson's health after his star player suffered a grade 1 sprain to his right knee in Wednesday night's loss to North Carolina. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2H1kmWC
Reducing the NBA's draft-eligible age requirement from 19 to 18 is one step closer after the league formally proposed the rule change to the players union, USA Today reported. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EoKhGd
Longtime Boston Globe baseball writer Nick Cafardo has died after collapsing at the team's spring training ballpark. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2T8EMU5
UFC bantamweight and featherweight champion Amanda Nunes said she won't be fighting at UFC 237 in May and instead is targeting a fight against Holly Holm later in the year. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tv7BMl
Paul George said Thursday he reached out to Nike to find out "what went wrong" with his PG 2.5 signature shoe that Zion Williamson was wearing when he injured his knee on Wednesday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2VgAiZj
NBA star DeMarcus Cousins ripped the NCAA after Zion Williamson's injury, saying college "does nothing for you at this point" and for the Duke star to "do what's best for you." from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2ShATYA
Former super middleweight world titlist Anthony Dirrell is ready to hang the gloves for good after a 15-year career. Before that, he wants to win another title Saturday night when he faces Avni Yildirim for a vacant belt. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2H0sze1
Buddy Hield is so confident the Kings, mired in the NBA's longest postseason drought at 12 years, won't miss the playoffs that he would be his house on it. "I make a lot of money to buy the next one," Hield said. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2IvF2bN
It doesn't take Alan Turing to figure out that if Mourinho were sacked and Solskjaer hired sooner, United would have mounted a real title challenge. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2T9GkgJ
Tiger Woods said he will skip his hometown Honda Classic next week and has committed to the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Players Championship. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2U0nlm7
After falling to near the bottom of the league, the Blues are surging toward the top. Are they a legitimate Stanley Cup contender? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2EmrnzS
The Senior Bowl revealed the Raiders' affection for the Heisman winner, but does that mean he could go to Oakland at No. 4 in the NFL draft? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2tyrv90
Case Keenum says he's still "shocked" over the Broncos' yet-to-be-finalized trade for Joe Flacco and that he's still unsure of what's next after talking to GM John Elway. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2E4T2nh
Georges St-Pierre announced his retirement from MMA on Thursday afternoon. For ESPN's Jeff Wagenheim, he will go down as the all-time best. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2U0dPzp
MMA icon George St-Pierre announced his retirement, exiting the sport as the most dominant UFC welterweight of all time after defending his title nine consecutive times. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2H0HnsK
Manny Pacquiao has crafted a legendary career, winning world titles in a record eight divisions, but he doesn't want his son Jimuel to follow in his footsteps. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BLP2b8
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim was behind the wheel of a car that hit and killed a pedestrian, police said Thursday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2T386vv
The Sooners' offense -- with new quarterback Jalen Hurts -- should keep rolling. But can the defense improve enough to make Oklahoma title-worthy? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2NkoUZE
Cristiano Ronaldo has won five Champions League titles and was signed by Juve to deliver European glory. Only it didn't go according to plan. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2BLWzH3
The Wildcats shed their old-school image by introducing new coach Chris Klieman with a behind-the-scenes social media campaign that shifted public opinion. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2XcbxPL