The saying goes, “Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened.” This is applicable in relation to the 2025–26 NHL regular season after the final six, Thursday night games of the campaign. But hockey fans have another reason to smile: The “second season” — aka the Stanley Cup playoffs — starts Saturday. All 16…
Apr 16, 2026, 12:59 pm ET MIAMI — In Miami, the NBA has decided that lamelo ball to grab bomb adebayo It was an ejection-worthy flagrant foul that didn’t garner much reaction. In Charlotte, relief was found in the fact that the verdict did not include a suspension. ball will be played on friday Hornets…
Apr 16, 2026, 07:00 AM ET JA MORANT TURNED around and sprinted back on defense, determined to disrupt a fast break that seemed like a foregone conclusion. With a burst of acceleration through the lane, Morant closed within an arm’s length and launched off two feet in the baby blue paint at FedExForum, his right…
Apr 15, 2026, 11:54 pm ET New York–a few hours later carlos ulberg Won the light heavyweight title at UFC 327, he lost the belt – literally. New Zealand’s Ulberg, 35, lost despite an apparent injury to his right knee. Jiri Prochazka Became the new champion of the light heavyweight division by knockout in Miami…
Bill ConnellyApr 16, 2026, 10:17 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. Multiple Authors The team with the best attack in the world (Bayern Munich) against the team with the best possession game and second-best attack in the…
mark schlabachApril 15, 2026, 07:50 PM ET to close senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduated from University of Georgia multiple authors Amid reports that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is on the verge of pulling its funding for the league, LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neill told employees in an…
Dan WetzelApr 15, 2026, 02:18 pm ET to close Dan Wetzel is a senior writer focusing on investigative reporting, news analysis and feature storytelling. multiple authors The WNBA has a new labor deal, two new expansion franchises (Portland and Toronto) and its largest and most comprehensive media rights deal to date. It features superstar A’ja…
Ben SolakApr 16, 2026, 06:35 AM ET Close Ben Solak joined ESPN in 2024 as a national NFL analyst. He previously covered the NFL at The Ringer, Bleeding Green Nation and The Draft Network. Multiple Authors Have you ever clicked on an NFL draft grades piece, scrolled down to your favorite team and been stunned…
ramona shelburneApr 16, 2026, 03:13 am ET to close ESPN.com senior writer Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News multiple authors Los Angeles– LA Clippers All-Star Forward kawhi leonard Wasn’t ready to discuss his future with the team after Wednesday night season ending loss till Golden State Warriors As he enters the final…
Apr 16, 2026, 03:43 am ET newcastle united can fire the manager eddie howe and turn east chelsea, Manchester United And Tottenham Hotspur Owner jose mourinhoWhereas liverpool Bournemouth lead the race to sign the defender Marcos Senesi On a free transfer this summer. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the…
