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Six teams, five games, one title on the line: Your guide to the Unrivaled playoffs

The Phantom, Laces, Mist, Breeze, Rose and Vinyl have advanced to the Unrivaled playoffs, which open Saturday. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/EBdvhAV

Where would Fernando Mendoza rank among QBs drafted in Round 1 over the past five years?

Let's rank every quarterback picked in Round 1 from 2021 to 2025 based on predraft evaluations -- and then slot in the expected No. 1 pick for 2026. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/YvnjAmf

Transfer rumors, news: Man City, Man United in race to sign Anderson

Manchester City and Manchester United are set for a battle to sign Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/D7oiKBs

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, over/under bet for each team

As the NHL returns from the Olympic break, the rankings see big shifts beyond the top five. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/IL3Xmij

Preview for the 2026 PLL, WLL Championship Series: Key players, schedule, predictions

The top four teams in men's and women's lacrosse square off for the Sixes crown. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/U7eAKDH

Premier League Power Rankings: Chelsea up, Liverpool down in ratings of all 20 teams

ESPN's Premier League Power Rankings return to look at all 20 teams: Chelsea are up, Liverpool are down, and Crystal Palace are on fire. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/dUMp7Bq

Who wins People's Puskás Award for world's best amateur goal of the year?

A sublime overhead kick, a long-range half-volley, and some exquisite control followed by a rabona. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/c3z4YGp

How a mental health focus aided John Tavares' renaissance

Through his foundation, the Maple Leafs center has driven awareness of the mental health conversation. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/RkELjQv

Prospects to watch in the WBC: From the high school son of a former MLB All-Star to the next Mets ace

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is loaded with household names, but also some MLB stars of tomorrow. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2E8ahHG

Haaland, Rice, Semenyo ... Igor Thiago? Our writers pick Premier League Player of the Year

We're approaching the business end of the 2025-26 Premier League season, and it's time to start thinking about year-end awards. But who has stood out? With no consensus No.1 player, our writers debate their picks. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/OV3XmSf

The game that will define the 2026 season for every power-conference team

These are the showdowns you should already have circled on your college football calendar. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/9DEv67p

2026 MLB lineup rankings: Which teams have the best bats in baseball?

Patience. Power. Durability. Depth. We rate all 30 offenses by these measures and more. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/KDcLAEh

2026 NBA draft: Biggest questions for 10 lottery-bound teams

NBA insiders break down biggest questions for 10 lottery-bounds teams after the trade deadline and ahead of the draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/l7gsuwX

They're back! Key returning players for every top 25 team

With all the focus on the portal, we look at the most important players retained across college football. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/dOI3vZ1

Premier League summer transfers: A bunch of busts, or just proof patience is needed?

The slew of high-priced players who joined the Premier League in the summer transfer window haven't exactly been on fire. Why the slow starts? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/7fg3zTG

No one loves late drama like Liverpool. What's behind their taste for theatrics?

Liverpool's 97th-minute winner Sunday was the latest heart-stopping moment in a season full of them. Where are all the late goals coming from? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/5wmTfLz

Hair we go again: Why Man United fan's viral challenge might not end any time soon

Viral Manchester United fan Frank Ilett is not cutting his hair until the club wins five games in a row. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/oryXOGa

Boxing is better when Ryan Garcia is on top of his game

The stakes have never been higher for Ryan Garcia, with Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney waiting in the wings. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/bVw6cPX

Gu defends halfpipe gold for 6th Olympic medal

Eileen Gu defended her Olympic ski halfpipe title on Sunday to make it six medals in six events over her Winter Games career. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/APi5NBo

After chaos of Amorim era, Carrick has brought calm to Man United

In stark contrast to the melodrama and tumult around his predecessor, Michael Carrick's steadying presence has put Manchester United on track to qualify for Europe. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/2m6SDIq

Transfer rumors, news: Casemiro to join Messi or Ronaldo when he leaves Man United?

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is drawing interest from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr. Transfer Talk has the latest. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/bBVKGX7

How Claressa Shields turned notoriety into main event fame

Boxer Claressa Shields, undefeated in the ring and undaunted online, has finally found the fame she always wanted. But at what price? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/hxG1T8H

Celtics' Brown weighs lawsuit vs. Beverly Hills

Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is considering legal action against the city of Beverly Hills, he told ESPN's Andscape, after police shut down a private event he was hosting during NBA All-Star Weekend. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/4V36oXl

FA Cup preview: Chelsea, Man United do battle again

Chelsea host Manchester United, while Arsenal look to avoid an upset against Bristol City. Here's what to look for in this weekend's Women's FA Cup ties. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/puLM8aE

Which 2027 college football recruits will fit best at their next school?

Looking ahead to the next recruiting class, there are big commits poised for big things at the next level. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/HrNS5vu

How NHL GMs are handling the Olympic break

We spoke to execs around the league to learn what they're up to while many players are in Milan Cortina. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/29argdW

Ronaldo's next opponents have never lost a domestic match. Wait, what?

Which team has won every domestic match in its history? Which champions aren't based in the same country as their league? Here are football's unheralded powerhouses. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/wplq2xd

Purpose and togetherness: What the soccer world can learn from FA Cup heroes Macclesfield

Macclesfield produced one of soccer's greatest Cinderella stories in beating Crystal Palace in the FA Cup, but the tale behind the triumph is even more remarkable. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/M14OQGA

The ultimate debate: Skubal or Skenes? Buster Olney ranks the top 10 starting pitchers in MLB

We break down the best players at every spot on the diamond entering 2026, starting with a star-studded position featuring two of baseball's biggest stars. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/pczaxqw

Brignone wins Olympic giant slalom; Shiffrin 11th

Federica Brignone captured her second gold medal in four days at her home Winter Olympics by winning the women's giant slalom on Sunday, as Mikaela Shiffrin finished off the podium again. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/K09yg4E

Olympics men's hockey daily: U.S., Canada back in action Sunday

Find the full schedule, scoring and goaltending leaders and group standings here. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/DQerl8h

Transfer rumors, news: Man United wants Juventus defender Kalulu

Man United are looking to Serie A for a defender, while Chicago Fire are willing to go "all in" to sign Robert Lewandowski. Transfer Talk has the latest. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/9jlrS5K

Who's really fastest in 2026? F1's new rules are confusing the pecking order - and the drivers

Formula 1's new era was always going to bring questions, but its first week of serious running has raised more than most. With one more preseason test in Bahrain still to come, ESPN makes sense of a fascinating three days in Sakhir. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/rTwKUvj

Transfer rumors, news: Man City, Chelsea want Brentford's Igor Thiago

Man City, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are tracking Brenford's Igor Thiago, while Man United look to move on André Onana. Transfer Talk has the latest. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/nui3hzT

Premier League superlatives: The 25 best and worst players at different skills

Who's the Premier League's fastest player? The slowest? Best passer? The worst? And more. Here are 25 superlatives from different skills. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/4uc30yp

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool monitoring USMNT's Christian Pulisic

Liverpool are keeping tabs on United States star Christian Pulisic, whose contract at AC Milan has less than 18 months remaining. Transfer Talk has the latest. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/p4U8Ltn

Olympic men's hockey preview: Everything you need to know about all 12 teams

The NHL is back at the Olympics! Here are the top players to know, each team's medal chances and schedule, and much more. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/fmchn6a

Liverpool at a crossroads: Where has it gone wrong for Slot?

It's been a rough season for Arne Slot and Liverpool after becoming Premier League champions -- but is it already too late for them to turn the tide? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3tDiVmR

Transfer rumors, news: Salah's agent in Al Ittihad talks as star open to Liverpool exit

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has given his agent the green light to open talks with Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad, Transfer Talk has the latest. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/0IyKEpJ

What Todd Monken's arrival means for Shedeur Sanders, Browns QBs

How will Cleveland's new head coach meld his scheme to the quarterbacks and their differing skill sets? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/ag2slSA

Reunions, new faces and promotions: Tracking the Power 4 coordinator moves

There was a lot of coaching turnover. That meant staff changes and new coordinators in new places. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/TlKFBiy

Ranked: The top 25 manager jobs in soccer, from best to worst

Most of soccer's top coaching jobs will be vacant in the next year or so. Let's rank which jobs are the most -- and least -- attractive, from clubs to national teams. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/L0ov3SZ

Liverpool at a crossroads: Where it has gone wrong for Slot since Premier League title

It's been a rough season for Arne Slot and Liverpool -- but is it already too late for them to turn the tide? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/3tDiVmR

Klopp, Alonso, Guardiola: Predicting what happens to Europe's top managers this summer

With the Real Madrid and Manchester United jobs up for grabs, one thing is for certain this summer: the world's best managers will be in high demand. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/9s3VDPu

America's team: How Cadillac's arrival is already shaking up F1

Cadillac is unveiling its first F1 livery in a Super Bowl commercial Sunday night, revealing just how big America's team ambitions are. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/L0N3jGV

Transfer rumors, news: Man United to rival Man City for long-throw king Kayode

Manchester United and Newcastle have joined Manchester City in the race to sign Brentford wing-back Michael Kayode. Transfer Talk has the latest. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/QsLwh7C

Intel from Super Bowl week: Latest on Maxx Crosby, Malik Willis, Jim Schwartz and Sam Darnold

Here's what we heard this week in San Francisco on the Super Bowl teams, upcoming free agency, coaching moves and one intriguing trade candidate. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/5ZLSCQO

von Allmen wins downhill, 1st gold of Milan Cortina

Swiss racer Franjo von Allmen captured the Olympic downhill Saturday to win the first gold medal at the Milan Cortina Games. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/fhXok3v

Messi to Newell's? Ronaldo to Sporting? Soccer's potential romantic returns

Newell's Old Boys want Lionel Messi to go home to his boyhood club in 2027. What other romantic returns could happen? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/9d1pIwu

Reid's updated NFL draft rankings: Who jumped up the board after the Senior Bowl?

Jordan Reid ranked the top 50 players in the 2026 NFL draft class, including scouting reports and standouts at every position. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/e0ywtQk

NHL Awards Watch: Kucherov gaining on MacKinnon for MVP?

We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races as some new names have entered the conversation for the Hart and Vezina. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/nfq10tC

Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye France, Crystal Palace striker Mateta

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta could be Manchester United-bound this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/i54R7nk

A do-over of the 2025 NFL draft: Let's redraft the first 64 picks, with changes starting at No. 2

Abdul Carter to the Jets? Tyler Shough to the Browns? Emeka Egbuka to the 49ers? We repicked the first two rounds of last year's NFL draft. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/TZ08snf

Inside James Franklin's rapid recruiting overhaul at Virginia Tech

In a sprint to the early signing period, Franklin gutted his former school and brought life to the Hokies. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/JCKg6OL

The art of the pregame outfit and the stylist behind the NFL's crossover with fashion

From pregame style to fashion week, NFL fashion editor Kyle Smith helps players level up their style. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/aKuzGk5

Premier League desperation rankings: Judging all 20 teams by transfer panic

The winter transfer window: when teams make desperation moves to save their season. Which Premier League teams were most desperate this time? from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/YCKVq94

Stick with Carrick or hire another coach? Man Unit...

Michael Carrick's 100% winning start in charge of Manchester United is becoming a problem for them. A good problem perhaps, but a problem nonetheless. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/b2NWjP3

Why Shakur Stevenson's next possible challenger is...

Shakur Stevenson dominated Teofimo Lopez Jr. and looked unbeatable. But he's still looking for bigger challenges. from www.espn.com - TOP https://ift.tt/fQM93yF