Drummond's Lakers debut cut short by toe injury

X-rays were negative on the right foot of Andre Drummond, who finished with four points, one rebound and two assists in an abbreviated Lakers debut Wednesday night against the Bucks.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31175054/los-angeles-lakers-newcomer-andre-drummond-exits-toe-injury

Source: Lindor, Mets agree to $341M contract

All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor has agreed to a 10-year, $341 million deal with the Mets, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31174863/new-york-mets-all-star-shortstop-francisco-lindor-agree-10-year-341-million-deal-source-says

Clarkson: Jazz players on flight feared 'the end'

Utah Jazz players feared "this might really be the end" after the team's charter plane experienced an engine fire and failure shortly after takeoff Tuesday, Jordan Clarkson said.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31175050/utah-jazz-players-flight-feared-really-end-jordan-clarkson-says

It's history: Sabres snap 18-game winless streak

The Sabres brought an end to the longest winless streak of the shootout era with a 6-1 victory over the Flyers on Wednesday night.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31174707/buffalo-sabres-beat-philadelphia-flyers-snap-18-game-winless-streak

Biden: No fan limit at Rangers' park 'a mistake'

President Joe Biden, as part of an interview with ESPN's Sage Steele, called it "a mistake" for the Rangers to open their stadium at full capacity for Opening Day.

source https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/31174442/president-joe-biden-calls-no-limit-fans-texas-rangers-stadium-not-responsible

Pitts puts on show, says he will be best TE ever

Kyle Pitts put on a show for NFL talent evaluators on Wednesday and then said that he feels he can be the best tight end to ever play football.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31173540/kyle-pitts-puts-show-florida-gators-pro-day-says-feels-be-best-te-ever

Man United's big decisions: What to do with Pogba? Henderson or De Gea?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is facing another critical summer and four crucial questions as he tries to lift Manchester United back to the top.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/manchester-united/story/4347491/man-uniteds-big-decisions-what-to-do-with-pogba-henderson-or-de-gea

The revolutionary path of Atlanta Hawks CMO Melissa Proctor

As a teen, Melissa Proctor became the first-ever female ball attendant for the Miami Heat. Decades later, she's one of the highest-ranking women executives in the NBA.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31142176/the-revolutionary-path-atlanta-hawks-cmo-melissa-proctor

Ngannou wants to fight Jones, then Lewis in '21

UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou has his sights set on two more fights in 2021, first against Jon Jones and then a rematch with Derrick Lewis.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31170911/ufc-francis-ngannou-wants-fight-jon-jones-derrick-lewis-rematch

Cops try to recover stolen minor league mascot

Police are asking "Where's Looie?" after a minor league baseball team in Tennessee reported its team mascot was stolen from its ballpark.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31171129/police-seek-recover-minor-league-mascot

MMA divisional rankings: Among three new No. 1s, Francis Ngannou takes most explosive route to top

Heavyweight Francis Ngannou makes an eye-opening rise in the ESPN divisional rankings, and Dustin Poirier and Aljamain Sterling also find a way to go up.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/21807736/jorge-masvidal-douglas-lima-shake-welterweight-rankings

Flowers, journals and a stinkin' shoe: Marco Wilson's path to the NFL draft

Cornerback prospect Marco Wilson chucked a shoe in a big moment. He was flagged and vilified. Now he's hoping everyone can just drop it and instead focus on the skills he can bring to the NFL.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2021/story/_/id/31158227/before-2021-nfl-draft-marco-wilson-hopes-convince-scouts-was-just-one-stinkin-shoe

The best traits for the top eight quarterbacks in the 2021 draft -- and the throws that show it

Justin Fields throws a great deep ball. Kyle Trask can maneuver the pocket. We picked the elite attributes for the draft's top signal-callers.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2021/story/_/id/31122150/best-traits-top-nfl-draft-2021-quarterbacks-eight-qbs-eight-throws-show-their-talent

NHL Power Rankings: Biggest concern for all 31 teams

Another week, another new No. 1 atop our poll. Plus, a look at every team's flaw leading as we approach the trade deadline.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31167700/nhl-power-rankings-1-31-poll-plus-biggest-concern-every-team

How did the Sabres get so bad, and how do they get back on track?

We debate who gets the blame and look ahead to what Buffalo should do.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31166656/the-buffalo-sabres-epic-winless-streak-continues-most-fault-how-do-get-back-track

Messi's newest signature boots may be his most eye-catching yet

On Tuesday, adidas unveiled Lionel Messi's latest signature boots which celebrate his latest record-breaking year in less than subtle fashion.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-the-toe-poke/story/4349123/messis-newest-signature-adidas-boots-may-be-his-most-eye-catching-yet

Miami Open could be the next step in Daniil Medvedev's ascension to the top of tennis

Daniil Medvedev, now world No. 2, is considered one of men's tennis' best hopes to fill the gigantic shoes of the sport's longtime stars when they inevitably retire.

source https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/31165081/daniil-medvedev-opportunity-miami-open-novak-djokovic-rafael-nadal-roger-federer

Formula One is off and running, and Lewis Hamilton picks up where he left off

Lewis Hamilton started his chase for a record eighth title by winning the season opener at Bahrain, and he has company near the top.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/31155378/formula-one-season-kicks-here-need-know

Thunder join hands -- literally -- for first COVID-19 vaccine doses

Members of the Oklahoma City Thunder roster and basketball operations staff were given their first COVID-19 vaccine doses on Tuesday.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31168966/significant-amount-oklahoma-city-thunder-players-staff-given-first-covid-19-vaccine-dose

Men's Final Four: Will anyone disrupt the Gonzaga-Baylor collision course?

In the most unusual NCAA tournament ever, college basketball's two 2020-21 mainstays will offer a dose of the familiar.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31168688/early-predictions-2021-final-four-destined-gonzaga-vs-baylor-men-final

What ESPN's March Madness experts got right and wrong in Final Four picks

When March Madness begins, everyone's an aficionado. But ESPN has its own experts. How'd they do?

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31168748/march-madness-2021-espn-experts-got-right-wrong-their-final-four-picks

11-seed UCLA caps First Four to Final Four run

UCLA became the first team since VCU in 2011 to advance from the First Four to the Final Four, holding on to upset top-seeded Michigan on Tuesday night, 51-49.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31169600/ucla-bruins-outlast-michigan-wolverines-reach-final-four-ncaa-men-tournament

Staley: Final 4 shows what Black women can do

In South Carolina's Dawn Staley and Arizona's Adia Barnes, the Women's Final Four will have two Black coaches for the first time, an achievement that Staley hopes athletic directors across the country will notice.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31169776/final-four-showing-black-women-coaches-do

Three No. 1 seeds advance, but Stanford, UConn remain favorites in women's Final Four

The Pac-12 put two teams in the field, with No. 3 seed Arizona joining UConn, South Carolina and Stanford in the national semifinals.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31168615/women-final-four-2021-three-no-1-seeds-advance-stanford-uconn-remain-favorites

Suggs inspired by Bueckers in Gonzaga's victory

Jalen Suggs, who has struggled at times during the NCAA tournament this year, found some inspiration in a Monday talk with close friend Paige Bueckers, helping him to break out against USC in the West Region final on Tuesday night.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31169210/paige-bueckers-pep-talk-fuels-friend-jalen-suggs-gonzaga-comfortable-victory-usc

Sources: Diaz, Edwards agree to UFC 262 fight

Nate Diaz and Leon Edwards have agreed to a five-round fight that will serve as the co-main event at UFC 262 in May, sources said.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31169293/nate-diaz-leon-edwards-agree-fight-ufc-262-sources-say

Cards get Murray's backup, sign veteran McCoy

Colt McCoy signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals, for whom he'll be the backup quarterback for starter Kyler Murray.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31168638/arizona-cardinals-adding-qb-colt-mccoy-kyler-murray-back-up

Follow live: UCLA, Michigan meet for fifth time in NCAAs, spot in Final Four on the line

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Ref alert after collapsing during Gonzaga-USC

Referee Bert Smith was stretchered off the court after collapsing early in the first half of Tuesday's Elite Eight matchup between Gonzaga and USC.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31168159/referee-alert-collapsing-sideline-gonzaga-usc-elite-eight-game

Alyssa and Rachel Baumann are sisters, fans -- and gymnastics rivals

The Baumanns, two of the top collegiate gymnasts in the country, will compete against each other on opposing teams at the NCAA regionals later this week.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/31082891/alyssa-rachel-baumann-sisters-fans-gymnastics-rivals

Creator of NBA Top Shot gets $305M in funding

Dapper Labs, creator of NBA Top Shot, has secured $305 million in private funding to scale up its virtual NBA trading card site, the company said Tuesday. The investors include Michael Jordan and Kevin Durant.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31164860/dapper-labs-creators-nba-top-shot-get-305m-funding

MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Jon Jones rises again and Francis Ngannou muscles his way in

Jones, the former UFC light heavyweight champion, is back in a familiar spot in the ESPN rankings, but Ngannou has something he wants.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/24067525/mma-pound-pound-rankings-jon-jones-rises-again-francis-ngannou-muscles-way-in

What will a Supreme Court hearing reveal about the NCAA's future?

NCAA leaders and athletes, reform advocates and politicians will be focused on the Supreme Court hearing of an NCAA antitrust case. We explain why -- and what's at stake.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/31158425/what-supreme-court-hearing-reveal-ncaa-future

Key girls' basketball recruits to watch at 2021 GEICO Nationals

The four teams competing at GEICO Nationals this weekend boast some of the top girls' high school recruits in the country.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31155067/key-girls-basketball-recruits-watch-2021-geico-nationals

Let's overreact to the Bahrain GP: Did Aston waste its money on Vettel?

The first race of the Formula One season always results in a series of sweeping generalisations about the year to come, Now the dust has settled, we analyse the main talking points from the Bahrain Grand Prix.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/31164656/did-aston-waste-money-vettel

The best and worst MLS kits of all time

With MLS clubs unveiling their 2021 jerseys, we looked back at the league's 26 years of existence to pick out the best and worst kits of all time.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/major-league-soccer/story/4346988/the-best-and-worst-mls-kits-of-all-time-galaxysounders-epitomize-the-good-and-the-bad

Who could Man City sign to replace Aguero long-term?

Man City striker Sergio Aguero is leaving this summer. Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe are among the star options to replace him.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4320229/kanehaalandmbappe-who-could-man-city-sign-to-replace-aguero-long-term

The key NBA standings races to watch in the final weeks of the season

The addition of a play-in tournament means more teams than ever are still playing for something after the trade deadline.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31159084/the-key-nba-standings-races-watch-final-weeks-season

Get ready for Opening Day! Bold predictions, MLB power rankings and names to know for all 30 teams

Baseball is back. Here's everything you need to get up to speed for the 2021 season.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31142014/2021-mlb-season-preview-power-rankings-best-worst-case-most-exciting-player-all-30-teams

Drew gets rebuilt Bears program to elusive Final 4

For the first time since 1950, Baylor was able to cut down the nets with a Final Four berth secured, capping a rebuilding effort that has been ongoing since Scott Drew took over the program in 2003.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31163252/baylor-bears-rebuilding-effort-progresses-first-final-four-1950

Can underdogs USC and UCLA give Gonzaga and Michigan trouble?

Houston and Baylor have punched their Final Four tickets. Will Tuesday be a good night for the 1-seeds or for their L.A.-based combatants

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31161479/will-top-seeds-gonzaga-michigan-join-houston-baylor-final-four

KAT: 'Emotional' having dad at game without mom

Minnesota's Karl-Anthony Towns said it meant "everything" to have his father in attendance for Monday's game at Barclays Center, the first game Karl Towns Sr. had attended since his wife, Jackie Cruz-Towns, died from complications of COVID-19 last April.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31162706/timberwolves-karl-anthony-towns-reflects-emotional-night-father-attends-first-game-jackie-cruz-towns-death

Baylor calls foul on non-call in loss to UConn

Baylor was certain guard DiJonai Carrington was fouled by two UConn players with seconds left in their Elite Eight thriller, although officials didn't call it. Said Huskies coach Geno Auriemma: "I'm not going to sit here and apologize for it."

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31162304/baylor-calls-foul-non-call-end-elite-eight-loss-uconn

May gets nod over Price for Dodgers' 5th starter

With Dustin May getting the call as Los Angeles' fifth starter to open the season, veteran David Price, the former Cy Young Award winner, will start the year with an undefined bullpen role for the Dodgers.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31162193/dustin-not-david-price-grabs-fifth-starter-role-los-angeles-dodgers-prepare-defend-title

Which teams will join UConn and Arizona in the Women's Final Four?

What are the keys to Stanford-Louisville and South Carolina-Texas? Plus, we take a closer look at UConn-Baylor and Aari McDonald's 33-point night.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31158651/which-teams-join-uconn-arizona-2021-women-final-four

Baylor's Mulkey: 'Dump' COVID testing for Final 4

Baylor's Kim Mulkey believes the NCAA should "dump" COVID-19 testing for the Final Four. "Wouldn't it be a shame to keep COVID testing and then you got kids that test positive or something and they don't get to play in the Final Four?"

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31161994/kim-mulkey-baylor-lady-bears-says-ncaa-do-away-covid-19-testing-final-four

Follow live: No. 1 Baylor takes on 3-seed Arkansas with Final Four berth on the line

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Rockets GM: Zero regrets about Harden trade

GM Rafael Stone said Monday he has zero regrets about trading James Harden and believes the draft picks the young Rockets received have the team poised for a bright future -- even if it takes multiple years to see to fruition.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31161294/stockpile-picks-young-core-keep-houston-rockets-going-wholesale-tank-mode

'Bristol on dirt!': Logano wins historic race in OT

Somewhere under the thick red haze floating over Bristol Motor Speedway, Joey Logano took the checkered flag for NASCAR's first Cup Series race at a dirt track in 50 years.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/31160645/joey-logano-wins-inaugural-cup-series-dirt-race-bristol

Nets' moves bring out best in Lakers, says Buss

Jeanie Buss says the Lakers welcome it when teams like the Nets add All-Stars to their already-loaded rosters in an attempt to rival the reigning NBA champions. "That makes us work harder ... So, bring it on."

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31160540/los-angeles-lakers-jeanie-buss-watching-brooklyn-nets-move-bring-on

'Here to help,' Drummond awaiting Lakers debut

Though LeBron James and Anthony Davis won't be on the floor with him this week, Lakers addition Andre Drummond is thrilled to be in Los Angeles, and he will wait patiently for the two superstars to join him.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31160408/andre-drummond-hunger-excitement-make-debut-los-angeles-lakers-long-last

Former No. 1 pick Appel eyes comeback with Phils

Once deemed the biggest bust in draft history, former No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel is heading to minor league camp with the Philadelphia Phillies, ready to embark on a comeback after last pitching in a game in 2017.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31160517/former-no-1-mlb-draft-pick-mark-appel-heads-minor-league-camp-philadelphia-phillies-pursuit-comeback

Arenado on trade from Rockies: 'I've moved on'

Nolan Arenado is relishing life with the Cardinals, saying he has moved on from being traded by the Rockies.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31158096/st-louis-cardinals-3b-nolan-arenado-being-traded-colorado-rockies-moved-on

Sports Betting's best of the week: Golden tickets, props, trends and more

A $1 million NCAA tournament bet, a wild losing streak ... there's plenty going on in the world of betting. Doug Kezirian and David Purdum take a weekly look at the sports betting landscape.

source https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/31150225/golden-tickets-props-trends-more

UFC real or not: Ngannou vs. Jones will be next; Ngannou poised for long reign

Will the UFC and Jon Jones come to financial terms, or is Derrick Lewis next up for Francis Ngannou? Our panel breaks it down.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31155040/real-not-breaking-heavyweight-fallout-ufc-260-francis-ngannou-stipe-miocic-jon-jones

LIVE Transfer Talk: Aguero to choose between Barca, Juve, PSG

Sergio Aguero will exit Man City this summer and Barca, Juve and PSG are reportedly battling it out for his signature. Transfer Talk has the latest.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-transfer-talk/story/4348036/transfer-talk-barcelonajuventuspsg-all-pursuing-sergio-aguero

Real or not: Did Ryan Garcia, Jamel Herring and Vasiliy Lomachenko get matched up correctly?

Is Dillian Whyte ready to hang with the best at heavyweight? What can we gather about the latest fight announcements?

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/31150521/ryan-garcia-vasiliy-lomachenko-pick-wrong-opponents-dillian-whyte-need-alexander-povetkin

The five players who could pass Mike Trout as MLB's best player ... this season

For nearly a decade, the Angels outfielder has reigned as baseball's unquestioned No. 1 superstar, but there are signs that could change. We break down the case for the candidates to take Trout's throne.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31141516/the-five-players-pass-mike-trout-mlb-best-player-season

Tim Kurkjian's 30-team MLB excitement guide

Not every team is going to play in October. But it's the dawn of a new, complete, 162-game season. Ready?

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31093884/tim-kurkjian-30-team-mlb-excitement-guide

Here's how the trade deadline shook up our NBA Power Rankings

Check out how the flurry of moves last week impacted the latest league hierarchy.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31147848/nba-power-rankings-how-trade-deadline-buyout-market-shake-league-hierarchy

New NBA playoff projections: Likely winners in seeding, play-in races

Which teams will make the 2021 NBA playoffs and the play-in round?

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31156223/new-nba-playoff-projections-likely-winners-seeding-play-races

Post free-agency NFL Power Rankings: Which offseason moves will pay off the most?

Matthew Stafford could take the Rams to the next level, Urban Meyer has Jags fans excited and Allen Robinson can make any quarterback look good.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31135073/nfl-power-rankings-2021-post-free-agency-1-32-poll-plus-which-teams-made-best-offseason-moves

How Marc-Andre Fleury got back on track following personal loss

The Golden Knights goalie opens up about the loss of his father, Andre, to cancer in November 2019 and his success this season.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31153332/marc-andre-fleury-2021-renaissance-occurred-wake-personal-loss

F1's track limits confusion explained after Bahrain GP

Why was Lewis Hamilton allowed to get away with abusing track limits at Turn 4 during the Bahrain GP but Max Verstappen's overtake at the same part of the track deemed against the rules?

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/31157724/f1-track-limits-confusion-explained-bahrain-grand-prix

Gordon sees 'no limits' for Nuggets after debut

Aaron Gordon had 13 points in his Nuggets debut Sunday night as Denver steamrolled Atlanta 126-102. Afterward, Gordon indicated he saw unlimited potential for his new team.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31157091/aaron-gordon-debuts-denver-nuggets-sees-no-limits-team-potential

Reseeding the women's NCAA tournament field for the Elite Eight

Sixth-seeded Texas, 4-seed Indiana and third-seeded Arizona join three No. 1 seeds and a pair of 2-seeds in the Elite Eight. Here's how we rank them.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31156020/reseeding-women-basketball-tournament-2021-field-elite-eight

Reseeding the men's March Madness 2021 field for the Elite Eight

Here's how we stack three No. 1 seeds, a No. 2, a No. 3 and the three (perhaps underseeded?) underdogs still standing in the Elite Eight.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31155500/reseeding-men-march-madness-2021-field-elite-eight

Relax, Louisville's Dana Evans snaps slump by letting game come to her

Stuck in a rare shooting slump, the Cardinals' star took some calming words to heart, then scored 29 to help move past Oregon.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31156233/dana-evans-lets-game-come-louisville-cardinals-advance-women-ncaa-tournament

Upset-savvy Bruins stem Tide, claim Elite 8 spot

It took overtime, but Mick Cronin's gutsy UCLA Bruins, a No. 11 seed that needed a win in the First Four just to keep playing, upset Alabama, the champions of the SEC and a No. 2 seed, on Sunday in the Sweet 16.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31156425/dominant-helps-ucla-secure-spot-elite-eight-ncaa-men-basketball-tournament

Bruins-Crimson Tide affair sparked a lot of reaction on Twitter

UCLA's back-and-forth win over Alabama brought out reactions from LeBron James and others.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31156266/ucla-bruins-vs-alabama-crimson-tide-sparked-lot-reaction-twitter

Kreis: U.S. failure to make Olympics 'a tragedy'

United States coach Jason Kreis has admitted that his squad are "devastated" not to be going to the Olympics after losing 2-1 to Honduras on Sunday.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-u23/story/4348294/united-states-failure-to-qualify-for-olympics-a-tragedy-jason-kreis

U.S. men's soccer team fails to qualify for Tokyo

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Horschel hangs on, wins Texas Match Play event

Billy Horschel made only one birdie in the championship match, chipping in from 40 feet on the fifth hole, but still had enough to win the Dell Technologies Match Play on Sunday in Austin, Texas.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/31155835/despite-just-one-birdie-match-play-championship-round-billy-horschel-wins-event-texas

U.S. misses out on third-straight Olympics after loss to Honduras

Despite a brilliant goal from Jackson Yueill, the United States' Olympic dream came to a disappointing end on Sunday with a 2-1 defeat to Honduras.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/concacaf-mens-olympic-qualifying/story/4348061/us-u23s-take-on-honduras-with-tokyo-olympics-spot-up-for-grabs

Panthers' Ekblad (leg) taken off ice on stretcher

Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad was taken off the ice on a stretcher with a left leg injury midway through the second period of Florida's game at Dallas on Sunday.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31155733/florida-panthers-aaron-ekblad-taken-ice-stretcher-leg-injury

Walkover sends Osaka into 4th round at Miami

Naomi Osaka advanced to the fourth round of the Miami Open for the first time in her career Sunday when qualifier Nina Stojanovic withdrew before the match because of a right thigh injury.

source https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/31153499/naomi-osaka-makes-4th-round-miami-1st-walkover

NFC East QB breakdown: New deals, new faces, higher expectations

From Dak Prescott to Ryan Fitzpatrick, the state of the quarterback position within the division has changed this offseason, and our NFC East experts weigh in.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31130727/nfc-east-qb-breakdown-new-deals-new-faces-higher-expectations

Tara VanDerveer on her decades-long fight for basketball and equality

She learned the three-player weave in fourth grade and has been devoted to basketball ever since. As Stanford aims for its third national title, coach Tara VanDerveer reflects on her lifelong love of basketball and her never-ending fight for equality.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31141865/stanford-coach-tara-vanderveer-decades-long-love-affair-basketball-fight-equality

Bill Belichick had the cash, and cachet, to execute Patriots' free-agency plan

For some of the newest Patriots, there seemed to be a level of awe about playing for the coach, which was helpful during free agency.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4822623/bill-belichick-had-the-cash-and-cache-to-execute-patriots-free-agency-plan

'Culture guy' Robert Saleh brings new energy to New York Jets

Corey Davis says Robert Saleh is "the right guy to come in here and turn things around," and he's not the only Jets player singing the coach's praises.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/86229/culture-guy-robert-saleh-brings-new-energy-to-new-york-jets

Top-seed South Carolina takes on Georgia Tech in Sweet 16

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Welcome to the Francis Ngannou era; Jon Jones, you're next

Francis Ngannou won the UFC heavyweight championship from Stipe Miocic. Now he wants Jon Jones.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31149463/ufc-260-francis-ngannou-won-ufc-heavyweight-championship-jon-jones-superfight-awaits

Carlisle wowed by Zion: He's Shaq with PG skills

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson's 38-point performance in Saturday night's win over the Mavericks had Dallas coach Rick Carlisle hailing him as "an unusual force."

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31151117/new-orleans-pelicans-zion-williamson-unusual-force-mavs-coach-rick-carlisle-says

Who's next for Francis Ngannou, Stipe Miocic and Sean O'Malley?

What does the heavyweight title picture look like after UFC 260? Does Sean O'Malley get a step-up fight? Brett Okamoto plays matchmaker.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31149197/ufc-260-next-francis-ngannou-stipe-miocic-sean-omalley

Jon Jones, The Rock, sports world react to Francis Ngannou's KO

Ngannou is the UFC heavyweight champ, and a possible opponent and other fighters weighed in on social media.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31149371/jon-jones-rock-sports-world-react-francis-ngannou-ko-stipe-miocic

Are more upsets in store in the women's Sweet 16?

Which teams will win Sunday to join UConn, Baylor, Indiana and Arizona in the Elite Eight? And what's next for Iowa and Caitlin Clark?

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31148576/are-more-upsets-store-sweet-16-ncaa-women-basketball-tournament

Indiana and Arizona are making their own history in the women's NCAA tournament

When the Hoosiers and Wildcats face off in the Elite Eight, both teams will be making their regional final debuts.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31150194/indiana-arizona-making-their-own-history-women-ncaa-tournament

Ngannou wins title with devastating KO of Miocic

Francis Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic in the second round to become the new UFC heavyweight champion in Saturday night's main event at UFC 260 in Las Vegas.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31150479/francis-ngannou-wins-ufc-heavyweight-title-devastating-knockout-stipe-miocic

Rivers: Lakers, Clips 'still teams to beat in West'

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers said Utah and Denver have looked strong this season, but he believes the Lakers and his former team, the LA Clippers, are the teams to beat in the West.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31150181/doc-rivers-gives-west-prediction-afar-says-lakers-clippers-teams-beat

Who will join Saturday's winners in the men's NCAA tournament Elite Eight?

Half of the Elite Eight is set. Our panel discussed who is knocking on the Final Four door, and who will survive and advance on Sunday.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31149946/saturday-sweet-16-winners-watch-star-studded-march-madness-sunday

Follow live: 2-seed Houston attempts to reach first Elite Eight since 1984

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Fournier in COVID protocol, delaying Celtics debut

Evan Fournier's debut with the Celtics will have to wait, as the newly acquired guard was placed in the NBA's health and safety protocols on Saturday.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31149495/newly-acquired-boston-celtics-guard-evan-fournier-placed-health-safety-protocols

NC State falls, becomes 1st top seed to bow out

Indiana upset NC State 73-70 in the Mercado Region semifinals on Saturday night.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31149128/balanced-effort-helps-indiana-knock-nc-state-securing-first-berth-women-basketball-elite-eight

Follow live: 15-seed Oral Roberts tries to continue Cinderella story vs. Arkansas

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Sources: Lakers front-runners to land Drummond

The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as strong front-runners to land free-agent center Andre Drummond, sources told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31148988/los-angeles-lakers-front-runners-land-andre-drummond

Whyte knocks out Povetkin for WBC interim belt

Dillian Whyte avenged his knockout defeat to Alexander Povetkin, scoring a fourth-round TKO win Saturday to win the WBC interim heavyweight title.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/31148881/dillian-whyte-knocks-alexander-povetkin-win-wbc-interim-heavyweight-belt

Baylor's Mulkey: I'm not going to outcoach Geno

Baylor needed overtime to outlast Michigan in a dramatic, Sweet 16 matchup on Saturday, setting an Elite Eight date for the ages, with top-seeded UConn.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31148553/with-ot-win-baylor-draws-uconn-months-battle-women-basketball-royalty-was-canceled

UFC 260 live updates and results: Stipe Miocic vs. Francis Ngannou

Follow all the action live from Las Vegas.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31141867/ufc-260-live-updates-results-stipe-miocic-vs-francis-ngannou

Sources: OKC to sit Horford for remaining games

As the Thunder turn to younger players in the nightly rotation, five-time All-Star center Al Horford will no longer will be active for games this season, sources told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31148420/sources-oklahoma-city-thunder-shut-al-horford-seek-offseason-trade

Oregon St. keeps 'riding wave,' rolls into Elite 8

No. 12 Oregon State continued to outperform expectations Saturday, overcoming some early struggles to beat Loyola Chicago 65-58 to advance to the Elite Eight.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31148480/no-12-oregon-state-tops-loyola-chicago-make-elite-eight-ncaa-tournament

Follow live: 1-seed Baylor eyes Elite Eight berth vs. 5-seed Villanova

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Agent: Ex-Spur Aldridge will join star-laden Nets

Free-agent veteran LaMarcus Aldridge will sign with the star-laden Brooklyn Nets, agent Jeff Schwartz told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday, as Brooklyn deepens its roster for a title run.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31148349/brooklyn-nets-continue-add-depth-postseason-agree-deal-lamarcus-aldridge-agent-says

The dirt: NASCAR worried about tires, Bristol race

NASCAR made several procedural changes Saturday in a desperate bid to save the first Cup Series dirt race since 1970, with the tires, the 28-degree Bristol banking and the leaden 3,400-pound cars appearing to be a terrible fit.

source https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/31148069/nascar-worried-bristol-dirt-race-makes-procedural-changes-tire-problems

In Verstappen vs. Hamilton, F1 finally has the fight it's been waiting for

Max Verstappen's pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix vindicates the hype around Red Bull and sets up a tantalising fight for the championship with Lewis Hamilton.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/31147755/in-verstappen-vs-hamilton-f1-fight-waiting-for

Follow live: Loyola Chicago looks to end Oregon State's run

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Source: Vikings, safety Woods reach 1-year deal

Safety Xavier Woods, who started his last 44 games with the Cowboys but struggled last season despite finishing second on the team with 72 tackles, has reached a one-year deal with the Vikings, a source confirmed to ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31147083/minnesota-vikings-safety-xavier-woods-reach-1-year-deal-source-says

Why Gareth Bale and his mega-contract will return to haunt Real Madrid

Gareth Bale is an enigma, a soccer superstar who leaves you wondering what could have been and with a contract (and wages) clouding his future.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-marcottis-musings/story/4347195/bales-contract-conundrum-haunts-real-madridtottenham-and-the-wales-star-himself

Coveted transfer PG Walker picks Michigan State

Tyson Walker chose the Spartans over a final five that included Kansas, Maryland, Miami and Vanderbilt.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31146759/coveted-transfer-guard-tyson-walker-commits-michigan-state-spartans

Sandoval makes Braves roster after strong spring

Pablo Sandoval, the two-time All-Star and 2012 World Series MVP who is looking to revive his career in a bench role, has made the Opening Day roster for the Braves after a strong spring in which he hit .429 in 35 at-bats.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31146794/pablo-sandoval-makes-opening-day-roster-atlanta-braves

Yanks' Voit to start year on IL with meniscus tear

Luke Voit has a partial tear of the meniscus in his left knee and will miss the beginning of the season, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31146919/new-york-yankees-1b-luke-voit-going-il-partial-tear-meniscus

Verstappen bests Hamilton for pole at F1 opener

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Chen wins 3rd straight figure skating world title

Nathan Chen easily surpassed two-time Olympic champ Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan in the free skate, becoming the first American since Scott Hamilton to win a third consecutive men's title at the World Figure Skating Championships.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/figureskating/story/_/id/31146476/american-nathan-chen-wins-3rd-straight-men-title-world-figure-skating-championships

Legendary coach Schnellenberger dies at 87

Howard Schnellenberger, who led Miami to its first national championship and in the process turned a once-floundering football program into a dynasty, died on Saturday, his family announced. He was 87.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31146243/legendary-college-football-coach-howard-schnellenberger-dies-87

How the Patriots spent $159.6 million over nine days to overhaul their roster

The Patriots shocked the NFL by throwing big money at big names in free agency.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31142397/how-new-england-patriots-spent-1596-million-nine-days-overhaul-their-roster

Dolphins' deals make Giants look silly for standing pat in 2018 NFL draft

Miami's haul from trading the No. 3 pick in 2021 is the type of move the Giants should have tried.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/62212/dolphins-deals-make-giants-look-silly-for-standing-pat-in-2018-draft

UFC 260 viewers guide: Stipe Miocic aims to solve Francis Ngannou, prove everyone wrong (again)

Heavy hitter Francis Ngannou takes his second shot at heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31102404/ufc-260-viewers-guide-stipe-miocic-aims-solve-francis-ngannou-again-prove-everyone-wrong-again

Harden states case: I'm the MVP. That simple

After another huge performance in a Nets win Friday night, James Harden made clear his thoughts on the league's biggest individual honor: "I feel like I am the MVP. I mean, it's just that simple."

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31144075/james-harden-backs-mvp-another-huge-performance-brooklyn-nets

Vandy's Leiter follows no-no with 7 hitless innings

Vanderbilt sophomore right-hander Jack Leiter tossed seven hitless innings in the Commodores' 11-3 win over Missouri after pitching a nine-inning no-hitter last Saturday against South Carolina.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/31144117/vandy-jack-leiter-follows-no-no-7-more-hitless-innings-win-vs-missouri

Transfer Talk: Real Madrid ponder Vinicius exit to sign Mbappe, Haaland

Real Madrid are plotting ways to sign both Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, and one way is by letting Vinicius leave. Transfer Talk has the latest.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-transfer-talk/story/4346979/transfer-talk-real-madrid-ponder-vinicius-exit-to-sign-mbappehaaland

Mercedes braced for 'real dog fight' with Red Bull at Bahrain GP

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is expecting a dog fight with Red Bull at the Bahrain Grand Prix, the opening race of Formula One's 2021 season.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/31141947/mercedes-braced-real-dog-fight-red-bull

Source: Fournette agrees; all Bucs starters back

Leonard Fournette is the latest Tampa Bay player to stick around, agreeing with the Bucs on a one-year deal worth up to $4 million, a source told ESPN's Jenna Laine.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31141338/source-tampa-bay-buccaneers-bring-back-rb-leonard-fournette-1-year-deal

NCAA: $13.5M budget gap between tournaments

The NCAA Division I men's basketball championship budget for the 2018-2019 season was $28 million -- almost twice as much as the women's budget. But the men's tournament brought in a total net income of $864.6M while the women's event lost $2.8M.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31141363/ncaa-budget-men-basketball-tournament-almost-twice-much-women-budget

Chasing GOATs: Francis Ngannou may be on the verge of the greatest year in UFC history

Francis Ngannou has waited for another shot at Stipe Miocic, and a win on Saturday could put him on a career-defining path.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31122985/resilient-ever-francis-ngannou-verge-greatest-year-ufc-history

Ainge hopes 'jolt' revitalizes discouraged Celtics

Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge senses a "feeling of discouragement and frustration" amid his team's struggles so far this season.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31140676/boston-celtics-gm-danny-ainge-talks-trades-team-struggles-season

Sallis, No. 13 recruit for 2021, commits to Zags

Guard Hunter Sallis, the No. 13 recruit in the ESPN 100 out of Millard North High School (Nebraska), has committed to play for Gonzaga. "They are a fast-paced offensive team that pushes the ball and that style fits me perfectly," Sallis told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/recruiting/basketball/story/_/id/31140461/hunter-sallis-no-13-basketball-recruit-espn-100-2021-commits-play-gonzaga-bulldogs

E-Rod scratched, Eovaldi to start Red Sox opener

Eduardo Rodriguez is dealing with a dead arm and will be scratched from the Red Sox season opener Thursday. Nathan Eovaldi will start Opening Day when they face off against the Orioles at Fenway Park.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31140302/eduardo-rodriguez-scratched-opening-day-dead-arm-nate-eovaldi-start-opener-boston-red-sox

U.S. men's national team report card: Grading Pulisic, McKennie, Musah & Co. nearing end of season

The USMNT have a fun problem in 2021: how do you keep track of all the rising stars in Europe? Don't worry: we've graded out their 2020-21 season.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usa/story/4344358/us-mens-national-team-report-card-grading-pulisicmckenniemusah-and-co-nearing-end-of-season

Henry quitting social media: 'Too toxic to ignore'

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Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark and everything you need to know about UConn-Iowa

The star freshmen meet Saturday (1 p.m. ET, ABC) for the first time on a national stage in the regional semifinals. Will UConn or Iowa win?

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31129911/paige-bueckers-caitlin-clark-everything-need-know-uconn-iowa-women-sweet-16

Women's Sweet 16 predictions: Has a new favorite emerged?

Here are the upsets to expect and the matchups to watch in the regional semifinals.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31138352/ncaa-women-basketball-tournament-sweet-16-predictions-new-favorite-emerged

FCS Week 6 viewers guide: Games and storylines to watch

James Madison returns after back-to-back postponements, while Incarnate Word looks to continue its hot start.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31136089/fcs-college-football-week-6-preview

Will the 'year of the underdog' continue in the Sweet 16?

The regional semifinals are full of double-digit seeds. How many Cinderellas will remain at the 2021 NCAA tournament ball?

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31135794/will-march-madness-year-underdog-continue-ncaa-tournament-sweet-16

MMA's heavyweight Mount Rushmore: Who doesn't belong, and who was snubbed?

Stipe Miocic looks to enhance his legacy as the heavyweight GOAT on Saturday, but who else belongs with him on a monument to the best?

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31120364/ufc-260-mma-heavyweight-mount-rushmore-do-all-four-fighters-belong

Why Louisville's Dana Evans is not done yet, not by a long shot

Dana Evans won back-to-back ACC Player of the Year awards and was named an All-American when along came a shooting slump. Believe it or not, that could be bad news for the rest of the teams in the Sweet 16.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31128604/louisville-dana-evans-final-ncaa-tournament-games-more-prove

Wooden Watch: Which Wooden finalist has the most intriguing Sweet 16 matchup?

ESPN.com panelists discuss the 2021 Wooden Award finalists who will appear in this weekend's Sweet 16.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/page/Wooden0302621/wooden-watch-which-wooden-finalist-most-intriguing-sweet-16-matchup

Purple Haze! Seattle Sounders release Jimi Hendrix-inspired kit

Seattle Sounders have paid tribute to one of the city's most famous sons, James "Jimi" Marshall Hendrix, with a new kit for the upcoming MLS season.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-the-toe-poke/story/4346434/purple-haze!-seattle-sounders-release-jimi-hendrix-inspired-kit-for-new-mls-season

Ringside Seat: Whyte looks for revenge in must-win rematch against Povetkin

Dillian Whyte hopes to win his way back into world title contention with a win against Alexander Povetkin.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/31129186/ringside-seat-dillian-whyte-looks-revenge-win-rematch-alexander-povetkin

Dortmund sets Haaland fee at €180M; TikTok torment at Barcelona

Borussia Dortmund have set an eye-watering fee for Erling Haaland, while TikTok is proving a nuisance at Barcelona. It's ESPN's Insider Notebook!

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4345654/dortmund-set-haaland-fee-at-180m-tiktok-torment-at-barcelona

Howard secures ring, gets tossed in Staples return

Dwight Howard received his 2020 Lakers championship ring before Thursday night's game, then was ejected in the first half after getting into it with Lakers big man Montrezl Harrell.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31138033/philadelphia-76ers-dwight-howard-ejected-receiving-20-title-ring-return-staples-center

Ujiri likes Raptors' position with Lowry still aboard

Masai Ujiri believes the Raptors, by keeping Kyle Lowry at the trade deadline, "gained a chance in some other things going forward." As for his own future, Ujiri said he'll address that later but noted the Raptors will be "fine" no matter what.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31137930/masai-ujiri-says-toronto-raptors-happy-keep-kyle-lowry-talk-future-later

Grand Canyon hoops' Frayer dies in car accident

Frayer started in Grand Canyon's loss to Iowa in the first round of the NCAA tournament last week, his 107th start for the Antelopes.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31137735/grand-canyon-antelopes-men-basketball-senior-oscar-frayer-dies-car-accident

Source: Seahawks set to move on from Reed

The Seahawks are expected to either trade or release starting DT Jarran Reed, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Meanwhile, DE Carlos Dunlap re-signed with the team on a two-year deal, his agent said.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31137028/source-seattle-seahawks-set-move-jarran-reed

Washington signs deal with WR Humphries

Washington signed WR Adam Humphries to a contract, it was announced on Thursday. The deal is for one year, a source told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31136581/washington-football-team-agrees-deal-wr-adam-humphries

Hamilton won't quit Formula One when going gets tough

Lewis Hamilton said his newly signed one-year deal with Mercedes should not be seen as him keeping the door open to leave Formula One at the end of the year.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/31134666/hamilton-quit-formula-one-going-gets-tough

Sources: Magic trading Gordon to Nuggets

Aaron Gordon, who acknowledged asking the Magic for a trade this week, is heading to the Nuggets in exchange for Gary Harris, R.J. Hampton and a first-round pick.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31134295/sources-orlando-magic-trading-aaron-gordon-denver-nuggets

2021 MLS schedule: The games you can't miss

With MLS releasing its 2021 regular-season schedule, ESPN brings you the games you can't afford to miss and other highlights of the new campaign.

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Sources: Celtics get Magic's Fournier for picks

The Boston Celtics are finalizing a deal to acquire Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier for two second-round picks ahead of today's trade deadline, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31134054/sources-boston-celtics-get-orlando-magic-evan-fournier-picks

Baker: Rutgers discussed delaying tourney game

Geo Baker says Rutgers players discussed delaying their NCAA tournament game last week against Clemson as part of an ongoing protest of inequities in college sports.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31133578/geo-baker-says-rutgers-players-discussed-delaying-ncaa-tournament-opener-vs-clemson-amid-notncaaproperty-protest

'The Rodney Dangerfield of the UFC': Inside the overlooked greatness of Stipe Miocic

He's widely considered the greatest MMA heavyweight of all time, yet Stipe Miocic again will be the underdog on Saturday. Will he ever get the public's respect?

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31133368/ufc-260-rodney-dangerfield-ufc-overlooked-greatness-stipe-miocic

Sources: Magic trade Vucevic to Bulls

The Magic are trading Nikola Vucevic and Al-Farouq Aminu to the Bulls in exchange for Wendell Carter Jr. and two first-round picks, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31133908/orlando-magic-trade-nikola-vucevic-chicago-bulls-sources-say

Sources: Nuggets acquiring C McGee from Cavs

The Nuggets are acquiring center JaVale McGee from the Cavaliers for Isaiah Hartenstein and two future second-round picks, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31133711/sources-denver-nuggets-acquiring-javale-mcgee-cleveland-cavaliers

PFL welterweight preview: Which version of Rory MacDonald will we see in 2021?

Rory MacDonald enters the 2021 PFL season as its most high-profile signing. But big questions linger.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31122724/pfl-welterweight-preview-which-rory-macdonald-see-2021-champion-ran

Dike took U.S. soccer's long way to a big European stage

Daryl Dike's loan from Orlando to Barnsley raised eyebrows, but his sensational form in the Championship suggests bigger things are on the horizon.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/united-states-usa/story/4344903/dike-took-us-soccers-long-way-to-a-big-european-stageand-if-his-fine-form-continuesit-will-only-get-bigger

WNBA mock draft: Which players have upped their stock in the NCAA tournament?

Arella Guirantes, Kiana Williams and Lorela Cubaj have upped their draft stock in the NCAA tournament. Which players are trending downward?

source https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/31132138/wnba-mock-draft-2021-version-30-texas-longhorns-charli-collier-projected-go-no-1-dallas-wings

The best player in women's college basketball history at every jersey number

From Diana Taurasi at No. 3 to Sabrina Ionescu at No. 20 and to Val Whiting at No. 52, we rank the best all-time women's players by jersey number.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31121648/the-best-player-women-college-basketball-history-every-jersey-number

No sleep until Qatar 2022: How will football fit in a winter World Cup?

FIFA staging the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in November-December will have a huge impact on players, clubs and the sport as a whole in the years ahead.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4345373/qatar-2022-how-will-football-squeeze-in-a-world-cup-in-november-december

Sources: Man Utd committed to new Ole deal

Sources: Man Utd committed to new Ole deal

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/manchester-united/story/4345510/man-utd-committed-to-new-solskjaer-dealtrophies-not-a-factor-sources

A decade in the making: The rising legend of Gonzaga star Jalen Suggs

To understand Jalen Suggs' astonishing rise to stardom, from the ice to the gridiron to his electric freshman season at Gonzaga, we spoke to those who know him best: his former teammates and coaches -- and the defenders who tried to stop him.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31128100/a-decade-making-rising-legend-gonzaga-star-jalen-suggs

How Rod Brind'Amour is being 'a little more creative' in motivating the Canes this season

After a long playoff run two seasons ago and fizzling out in the 2020 bubble, Carolina looks poised for a Stanley Cup push.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31128112/how-rod-brindamour-motivating-carolina-hurricanes-strange-2021-nhl-season

Rights groups call on F1 to probe Bahrain abuse allegations

Sixty British parliamentarians joined campaigners on Wednesday in urging Formula One to commission an independent inquiry into the human rights impact of the Bahrain Grand Prix.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/31132498/rights-groups-call-f1-probe-bahrain-abuse-allegations

2021 NBA trade deadline: Latest buzz, news and reports

Get the latest NBA trade deadline news and analysis, including trade grades and inside intel.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31041300/2021-nba-trade-deadline-latest-buzz-news-reports

Lowry: 'Weird' that Raptors stint could be over

Kyle Lowry reflected on the possibility that Wednesday night marked his last game in a Toronto Raptors uniform, saying, "It was different tonight, for sure."

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31131574/toronto-raptors-kyle-lowry-trade-deadline-be

Sources: Pistons agree to send Wright to Kings

The Pistons are trading guard Delon Wright to the Kings for guard Cory Joseph and two second-round picks, sources told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31131581/detroit-pistons-sending-delon-wright-sacramento-kings-cory-joseph-picks

Reseeding the women's NCAA tournament Sweet 16 field

Sixteen teams, including the top eight seeds, remain in San Antonio. Here's how we rank them heading into the regional semifinals.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31127951/reseeding-2021-women-basketball-tournament-sweet-16-field

Follow live: U.S. U23s, Mexico face off for Olympic qualifying top spot

Tied with Mexico atop Olympic qualifying Group A, Jason Kreis' U.S. U-23s can move a step closer to Tokyo with a win over their southern rivals.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/concacaf-mens-olympic-qualifying/story/4344213/live-us-u23smexico-play-for-olympic-qualifying-group-top-spot

Emotions raw as Prince celebrates Oregon's win

Sedona Prince scored 22 points to lead Oregon over Georgia and into the Sweet 16.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31130144/sedona-prince-reflects-personal-journey-viral-tweet-oregon-ducks-advance-sweet-16

Water hazard: Rory McIlroy hits a tee shot into someone's pool

Rory McIlroy has been struggling with his game. But he found a new way to be forced to take a penalty drop early in Wednesday's WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/31127047/water-hazard-rory-mcilroy-hits-tee-shot-pool

One year later: What has the pandemic delay been like for 2020 Olympic hopefuls?

Last March, the Tokyo Olympics were postponed, throwing thousands of dreams into turmoil. Morgan Hurd, Becky Sauerbrunn, Kerri Walsh Jennings and David Boudia have each had their own ways of coping with perhaps the most uncertain year of their lives.

source https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31114880/one-year-later-pandemic-delay-2020-olympic-hopefuls

Sources: Bucs extend OT Smith, bring back Suh

The Bucs created room under the cap and maintained continuity on the offensive line by extending OT Donovan Smith through 2023 with a $31.8 million deal, sources told ESPN. The team also is re-signing DT Ndamukong Suh to a one-year deal, a source said.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31126698/tampa-bay-buccaneers-ot-donovan-smith-reach-318-million-extension-2023-sources-say

Florida sophomore Mann declares for NBA draft

Florida sophomore Tre Mann has decided to declare for the NBA draft.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31126656/florida-sophomore-tre-mann-declares-nba-draft

Chasing GOATs: Francis Ngannou may be on the verge of the greatest year in UFC history

Ngannou has waited for another shot at Stipe Miocic, and a win could put him on a career-defining path.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31122985/resilient-ever-francis-ngannou-verge-greatest-year-ufc-history

'Some decisions work; some don't': Why Rams' Sean McVay-Jared Goff partnership eroded

In 2018, Goff and McVay led the Rams to the Super Bowl and looked to have built a permanent foundation. Two years later, the QB is gone. Where did it all go wrong?

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31123122/why-sean-mcvay-jared-goff-partnership-fell-apart-los-angeles-rams

Why a Canadian NHL draft prospect played in Slovenia this season

The 17-year-old was a 16-hour flight from home -- skating against players twice his age.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31120962/why-2021-nhl-draft-prospect-francesco-pinelli-played-slovenia-season

FIFA bans Blatter again for financial wrongdoing

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MLB Rank Top 25: Who is the No. 1 player in baseball entering 2021?

Here's how the game's elite stack up as Opening Day approaches.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31044716/mlb-rank-2021-ranking-baseball-best-players-25-1

NHL Power Rankings: Bold second-half predictions for all 31 teams

The Lightning are back on top, though last week's No. 1 doesn't fall far. Plus, daring predictions for the rest of the season.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31122529/nhl-power-rankings-1-31-poll-plus-bold-prediction-second-half-every-team

Loneliness and isolation after a year living abroad amid COVID-19

International breaks usually are for visiting friends and family, but the pandemic has ruled that out.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-espn-fc-united/story/4344082/even-top-soccer-stars-are-struggling-with-loneliness-and-isolation-after-a-year-living-abroad-amid-covid-19

The year of Luke Shaw: How defender turned it around at Man United to earn England recall

Six years ago, former United manager Louis van Gaal declared it 'the year of Luke Shaw."

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/manchester-united/story/4344168/luke-shaw-finally-starring-for-man-united-and-back-in-contention-for-englands-euro-2020-squad

Euro U21 players to watch: Moukoko, Camavinga and more

The UEFA European Under-21 Championship begins on Wednesday (watch LIVE on ESPN3 and ESPNU), here are some players to keep an eye on.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/uefa-european-under-21-championship/story/4343914/euro-u21-players-to-watch-moukokocamavinga-and-more

'Just got to strap it up and go': Lakers playing through LeBron, AD injuries

With their two biggest stars on the shelf, the defending champs have little choice but to play through their problems.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31124679/los-angeles-lakers-embrace-challenge-playing-lebron-james-anthony-davis

2022 World Cup: How qualifying works around the world

Find out how all 31 nations, in addition to the hosts, can qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar from all confederations.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/3860182/2022-world-cup-how-qualifying-works-around-the-world

Sources: Raptors discussing Lowry, Powell trades

The Toronto Raptors are engaged in talks on multiple fronts centered on separate deals for six-time All-Star guard Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell, sources told ESPN.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31124737/toronto-raptors-discussing-kyle-lowry-norman-powell-trades

NHL probing ref's hot-mic call on Preds penalty

With 12:42 remaining in the second period, the Nashville broadcast captured audio from an on-ice official saying, "It wasn't much, but I wanted to get" a penalty against Nashville early. The NHL is investigating.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31124726/nhl-investigating-referee-saying-wanted-give-nashville-predators-penalty

Michigan's up, Tennessee's out and the Bueckers-Clark showdown everybody wanted

What's next for Tennessee? Can the Big Ten make up a quarter of the Sweet 16 field? And what's the early take on that UConn-Iowa date?

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31124429/big-ten-big-day-women-basketball-tournament-2021-spells-early-exit-tennessee

Magic's Gordon: 'Frustration' fueled trade request

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon said his request to be traded from the team was due to his "frustration kind of boiling over" on a number of issues.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31124538/orlando-magic-aaron-gordon-says-frustration-fueled-request-traded

Source: Mariota restructures deal with Raiders

Quarterback Marcus Mariota has agreed to restructure his contract and remain with the Las Vegas Raiders, ESPN has confirmed.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31123419/source-qb-marcus-mariota-restructures-deal-las-vegas-raiders

Iowa's Clark leads UK at half in reaching final 16

Iowa freshman Caitlin Clark singlehandedly outscored Kentucky in the first half -- 24-22, with six 3-pointers -- as she propelled the Hawkeyes into the Sweet 16 and a possible showdown with top-seeded UConn.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31123738/caitlin-clark-outscores-kentucky-lights-first-half-iowa-cruises-sweet-16

Williams: Near Chiefs deal before 49ers return

Trent Williams detailed how close he was to going to the Kansas City Chiefs, saying he gave 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan a call and right of last refusal, which led to his deal with San Francisco getting done.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31123608/trent-williams-says-was-kansas-city-chiefs-deal-san-francisco-49ers-closed-record-contract

Tearful Malone reads names of 10 Boulder victims

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone paid tribute to the 10 victims of Monday's shooting in Boulder, Colorado, by reading their names to open his pregame media session.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31123720/denver-nuggets-michael-malone-reads-names-boulder-shooting-victims

Lawsuits, secret tapes and the unraveling of a powerhouse high school football program

Valdosta may be a 24-time state football champ, but lately its program has been rocked by a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a former coach, the hiring of controversial coach Rush Propst and a secret recording that alleged cheating by SEC powers.

source https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31099968/lawsuits-secret-tapes-unraveling-powerhouse-high-school-football-program

Pit-bull lover Bud Dupree wants Titans to have '11 lead dogs on defense'

Dupree loves his 13 dogs. He also loves playing with a chip on his shoulder, something he'd like to spread to the entire Titans defense.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/tennessee-titans/post/_/id/31013/pit-bull-lover-bud-dupree-wants-titans-to-have-11-lead-dogs-on-defense

Why Arizona Cardinals receiver A.J. Green is all smiles playing next to DeAndre Hopkins

GM Steve Keim said Green's production last season didn't tell the true story of where he was as a player.

source https://www.espn.com/blog/arizona-cardinals/post/_/id/34350/why-arizona-cardinals-receiver-a-j-green-is-all-smiles-playing-next-to-deandre-hopkins

Russell replaces Grosjean as GPDA director

Williams driver George Russell has replaced Romain Grosjean as the director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) following the Frenchman's departure to IndyCar.

source https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/31119711/george-russell-replaces-romain-grosjean-gpda-director

Prominent Texas attorneys clash in Deshaun Watson cases

Attorneys Tony Buzbee and Rusty Hardin both have celebrity profiles, but they could hardly be more different.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31115841/prominent-texas-attorneys-clash-cases-involving-houston-texans-qb-deshaun-watson

What our insiders think should and will happen at the NBA trade deadline

Here's who and what we're keeping an eye on this week, as the NBA counts down to Thursday's trade deadline.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31113094/2021-nba-trade-deadline-will-happen-week

MLB Rank Nos. 50-26: Which aces cracked the top half of our list?

Day 2 of our annual countdown features some of baseball's big-name starting pitchers.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31044712/mlb-rank-2021-ranking-baseball-best-players-50-26

Messi to PSG among five transfers we want to happen this summer

The 2021 summer transfer window may not have €100m-plus transfers aplenty, but there are still some interesting deals to be done.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4330640/messi-to-psgsancho-to-man-unitedhoppe-to-bayern-five-transfers-we-want-to-happen-this-summer

Can Barca afford to sign Haaland? Probably not, but they can't afford not to

Barcelona's financial situation makes it nearly impossible to sign Erling Haaland.

source https://www.espn.com/soccer/barcelona/story/4343669/can-barcelona-afford-to-sign-haaland-probably-notbut-they-also-cant-afford-not-to

USC deals KU third-worst loss in program history

USC handed Kansas its third-worst loss in program history during the second round of the NCAA tournament on Monday night.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31118330/usc-hands-kansas-34-point-loss-third-worst-jayhawks-program-history

Reseeding the men's March Madness 2021 field for the Sweet 16

Fifty-two teams out, 16 left standing. Here's how we rank them heading into the Sweet 16.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31116402/reseeding-men-march-madness-2021-field-sweet-16

Reseeding the field for the round of 32

Baylor, Oregon State and Wright State made jumps as we rank the women's NCAA tournament teams that remain heading into the second round.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31115737/reseeding-women-basketball-tournament-2021-field-round-32

Buffs reflect on 'senseless' shooting in Boulder

Colorado coach Tad Boyle called the mass shooting near the university Monday "another senseless act of violence" that "puts this game in perspective. It certainly puts losing in perspective."

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31117789/boulder-mass-shooting-minds-colorado-buffaloes-ncaa-tournament-exit

Troy coach says no-call cost Trojans historic upset

Troy coach Chanda Rigby said a missed call cost the Trojans a shot to become the first No. 15 seed to win in the NCAA women's basketball tournament.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31117767/troy-women-basketball-coach-chanda-rigby-says-missed-call-cost-no-15-seed-trojans-historic-upset

Illinois investigating racist post aimed at Cockburn

Illinois' Kofi Cockburn shared on Instagram a racist social media post directed at him after the top-seeded Illini lost to Loyola Chicago on Sunday. An Illinois spokesman told ESPN the school is looking into the situation.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31117348/illinois-investigating-racist-post-directed-kofi-cockburn-following-ncaa-tournament-upset

Follow live: Kansas, USC clash with Sweet 16 spot on the line

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Creighton tops Ohio to snag elusive Sweet 16 bid

Creighton waited a year for its chance to advance into the Sweet 16 for the first time and capitalized on its opportunity Monday, beating Ohio 72-58.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31116908/creighton-snaps-historic-round-32-losing-streak-sweet-16-first

Spurs honor women's greats Becky Hammon, Rebecca Lobo and Cheryl Miller

With the NCAA women's tournament in San Antonio, several Spurs players honored some of women's college basketball's all-time greats.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31116981/san-antonio-spurs-honor-women-ncaa-basketball-greats-rocking-their-jerseys

Follow live: 10-seed Maryland causing issues for 2-seed Alabama early

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Dodgers fans buy sign in Boston to thank Red Sox for Mookie Betts trade

A gigantic sign was built, in Dodger Blue, across from Fenway Park. Betts helped L.A. win a World Series and Dodgers fans are showing their gratitude.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31116489/los-angeles-dodgers-fans-buy-sign-fenway-park-thanking-boston-red-sox-mookie-betts-trade

Follow live: 8-seed LSU trying to oust 1-seed Michigan

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Emmert vows review of NCAA facility 'blunders'

NCAA president Mark Emmert told staff he is "deeply disappointed" that there were disparities between the faciities of the men's and women's tournaments, promising a full review into why "the blunders" happened.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31116178/in-letter-ncaa-mark-emmert-promises-full-review-why-women-tournament-had-lesser-facilities-men-event

Wright State nets first tournament win via upset

In its third NCAA women's basketball tournament appearance, Wright State secured its first victory, eliminating Arkansas 66-62 in the Alamo Regional on Monday.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31116156/wright-state-tops-arkansas-adds-drama-upset-monday-ncaa-women-basketball-tournament

NBA draft lottery projections and traded pick odds

Here's what you need to know about the most likely lottery winners, top prospects and traded picks at stake.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31081241/2021-nba-draft-lottery-projections-traded-pick-odds

Small cage, big fights and how the Apex helped the UFC navigate the pandemic

While other sports and promotions searched for ways to safely hold events during the pandemic, the UFC found its answer across the street.

source https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31071216/how-apex-allowed-ufc-thrive-pandemic

LeBron's injury, Utah's woes create a massive NBA Power Rankings shift

LeBron James' ankle sprain greatly impacts the race for the West's No. 1 seed. How does it shake up our rankings?

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31102059/nba-power-rankings-lebron-james-injury-means-our-latest-update-plus-new-no-1-rises

Ryan Garcia or Vergil Ortiz, who Golden Boy's best young fighter?

After Vergil Ortiz's impressive victory Saturday and Ryan Garcia's current superstardom, Golden Boy's future is brighter than ever.

source https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/31102615/ryan-garcia-vergil-ortiz-best-young-fighter

Bienvenidos a Miami Open 2021: No Serena Williams, but still plenty of intrigue

While Serena Williams withdrew on Sunday, there are solid reasons to watch this year's tournament.

source https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/31099227/miami-open-2021-preview-top-contenders-key-absences-biggest-storylines

MLB Rank Nos. 100-51: Which of baseball's best players lead off our 2021 list?

Our annual ranking opens with a two-way star, boom-or-bust sluggers and some of the game's best young talent.

source https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31044695/mlb-rank-2021-ranking-baseball-best-players-100-51

Joe Pavelski's post-career plans? Running a sports media company

The veteran center is having a great season for the Stars. But he's also set himself up well for success after the NHL.

source https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31108374/the-nhl-best-worst-week-joe-pavelski-post-career-plans-running-sports-media-company

Patriots owner on spending: In business to win

Patriots owner Robert Kraft said that the team's unprecedented spending spree was because there in this business to win.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31112209/new-england-patriots-owner-robert-kraft-spending-business-win

Schroder: L.A. to play 'totally opposite' sans stars

Dennis Schroder said Sunday that as long as the Lakers are without LeBron James and Anthony Davis, they'll have to completely overhaul their approach. "I think how we played before with them two on the court, it's totally opposite now," he said.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31111738/dennis-schroder-says-los-angeles-lakers-need-overhaul-approach-lebron-james-anthony-davis-totally-opposite-now

Are more double-digit seeds coming soon to the Sweet 16?

Oral Roberts, Oregon St. and Syracuse are still standing. Our panelists predict which underdogs will join them.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31110803/are-more-double-digit-seeds-coming-soon-march-madness-sweet-16

Oregon State rolls on, ousts OK St., Cunningham

Led by Ethan Thompson's 26 points, No. 12 seed Oregon State neutralized Oklahoma State and star freshman Cade Cunningham, rolling to an 80-70 upset in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday night.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31111690/12-seed-oregon-state-ousts-oklahoma-state-cade-cunningham-ncaa-tournament-second-round

Which teams can erase the chalk in the women's NCAA tournament?

Higher seeds went 16-0 Sunday. Which games Monday might be bracket-breakers? And which players step up for UConn if Nika Mühl is sidelined by injury?

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31108476/which-teams-erase-chalk-2021-women-basketball-tournament

Follow live: Oklahoma State trying to rally vs. 12-seed Oregon State

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With Geno home, Bueckers, No. 1 UConn cruise

Freshman star guard Paige Bueckers, named to The Associated Press All-America team last week, lived up to billing Sunday with a dominant performance in UConn's first-round victory over High Point.

source https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31111421/trying-more-aggressive-paige-bueckers-keys-dominant-uconn-win-high-point-opening-round

Oral Roberts follows OSU shocker with UF upset

Oral Roberts pulled off yet another upset to become just the second No. 15 seed in NCAA tournament history to advance to the round of 16 with an 81-78 victory over seventh-seeded Florida on Sunday night.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31110875/oral-roberts-pulls-another-upset-florida-become-second-15-seed-reach-sweet-16

Rams add DeSean to Stafford's stable of targets

The new-look Los Angeles Rams gave quarterback Matthew Stafford a veteran presence to throw to when they added DeSean Jackson to their wide receiver group on Sunday night.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31110335/new-look-los-angeles-rams-add-veteran-their-wide-receiver-corps-secure-deal-desean-jackson

Koepka's Masters status TBD after knee surgery

Brooks Koepka suffered a "right knee cap dislocation and ligament damage" and underwent surgery on the knee last week, he told Golfweek.

source https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/31110341/brooks-koepka-masters-status-doubt-right-knee-surgery

Source: LaMelo fractures wrist; season likely over

Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is expected to miss the rest of the season with a fracture to his right wrist, a source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. He will seek a second opinion to confirm the diagnosis.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31110164/charlotte-hornets-lamelo-ball-expected-miss-rest-season-fractured-right-wrist-source-says

Celtics held meeting to fix season: 'Still have time'

Marcus Smart said the Celtics held a team meeting in the wake of their home loss to Sacramento on Friday in an attempt to turn around their disappointing season. It paid dividends in a 112-96 win over the Magic on Sunday.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31109722/marcus-smart-says-boston-celtics-recently-held-team-meeting-spur-turnaround

North Dakota headlines men's hockey field of 16

North Dakota, Boston College, Minnesota and Wisconsin are the No. 1 overall seeds in the NCAA men's hockey tournament field, as traditional powers return to the spotlight.

source https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/31109874/north-dakota-boston-college-highlight-field-16-teams-ncaa-men-hockey-tournament

Follow live: 15-seed Oral Roberts faces 7-seed Florida for spot in Sweet 16

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March Madness 2021 live: Guess who's back, back again ...

We're only in the round of 32, and March Madness feels extra mad.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31107677/march-madness-2021-best-moments-biggest-plays-ncaa-tournament

Boeheim's 25 sends Syracuse, dad into Sweet 16

Buddy Boeheim's 25 points helped send his father into the Sweet 16 for the 20th time as Syracuse upset West Virginia on Sunday.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31109561/buddy-boeheim-25-points-helps-send-syracuse-orange-jim-boeheim-sweet-16

Loyola sinks Illinois following Sister Jean's prayer

Loyola Chicago has ousted top-seeded Illinois from the NCAA tournament after an inspirational pregame speech from Sister Jean Delores Schmidt.

source https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31107521/loyola-chicago-upsets-top-seeded-illinois-ncaa-tournament-sister-jean-pregame-prayer

Raptors' Nurse fined $50K for throwing mask

Raptors coach Nick Nurse was fined $50,000 by the NBA for throwing his facemask behind the scorer's table and toward the stands, plus for directing a profanity toward game officials after Friday night's loss to the Jazz.

source https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31107065/toronto-raptors-coach-nick-nurse-fined-50000-throwing-mask-stands-profanity

Follow live: 1-seed Illinois meets upstart Loyola Chicago in second round

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Infant son of Browns' Switzer hospitalized again

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Ryan Switzer said his infant son has been hospitalized again and is undergoing a blood transfusion.

source https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31106704/infant-son-cleveland-browns-wr-ryan-switzer-back-hospital

Juve gives Ronaldo G.O.A.T. shirt to honor record

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Fantasy baseball rankings, projections, strategy and cheat sheets

All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2021 fantasy baseball season

source https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/28774326/fantasy-baseball-rankings-projections-strategy-cheat-sheets

Soccer teams don't take knee: 'Lost its impact'

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