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From the contenders eyeing Tarik Skubal to the rebuilders, here's what every front office is thinking ahead of Monday's deadline.

Ahman Green, 49, the Green Bay Packers' career rushing leader, revealed that he is battling Parkinson's disease.

Former Chargers linebacker and College Football Hall of Famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died at 64, with his family saying he had CTE-caused dementia.

Taysom Hill, the only player in the Super Bowl era to have more than 1,000 yards rushing, receiving and passing, won't be returning to the Saints for a 10th season.

The NBA will not play any preseason games in the Middle East for the first time in five years, sources told ESPN, due to the ongoing war in the region.

The Storm apologized Wednesday for an exchange that took place between one of their co-owners and two fans who thanked Sophie Cunningham in the wake of her comments supporting barring transgender girls and women from girls' and women's sports.

Rams defensive tackle Myles Garrett expressed excitement over the possibility of Aaron Donald coming out of retirement to play this season, saying he thinks the duo "can do great things."

Son Heung-min scored two goals in three minutes in the first half to propel the MLS All-Stars past the LIGA MX All-Stars 4-3 in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game.

The NBA investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard could drag into 2027 if the parties don't agree on the findings or any proposed settlement that involves punishing the team, sources told ESPN.

The 2026 World Cup is over, and we're already itching to look ahead to 2030. So, we asked our reporters to vote for the top teams they expect to contend in four years' time. Who made the cut?

Which teams and players are poised for the next step? Which are ready to put a down 2025 behind them?

Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough and Shedeur Sanders are entering Year 2 in the NFL. Let's find one spot where each sophomore QB must get better in 2026.

Kelsey Plum, Aneesah Morrow and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton could be on the move before the WNBA trade deadline.

Whether improving a playoff seed or carrying momentum into the offseason, finishing strong is a priority for all 15 teams.

LeBron James chose elsewhere, major upgrades never materialized and Golden State is again banking on continuity.

For 22-time All-Star LeBron James, his last decision was about loyalty -- to his own basketball compass.

As Ohtani chases another MVP award, his former interpreter serves his punishment in a Pennsylvania prison.

There was little change to our top 10 in Week 18, but teams on the cusp of the playoff race saw quite a bit of movement as the deadline looms four days away.

From another makeover in Queens to Mason Miller in the Bronx, here's a wish list for both New York teams.

Here are the historic numbers and trends for every match at SummerSlam in Minneapolis.

Get all the news, intel and insights on NFL training camps from our team of reporters in the field.

Messi at Auburn. Germany at Wake Forest. Kansas' love affair with Algeria. Colleges got into the World Cup and also profited from it.

Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri is moving closer to joining Real Madrid from Manchester City this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

FIFA's plan to raise up to $20 billion in private investment has been widely condemned. What is it all about? And, crucially, what will happen next?

How many 2026 kits made ESPN's list of the best in competition history?

There is basically only one week on the tennis calendar when players are free -- and last week, many players chose to get married during it. But it required planning during Wimbledon.

With the Falcons quarterback room banged-up, is there cause for concern about Drake London's fantasy stock?

Getting you excited for 2026 with breakouts, bounce-backs, late-round finds and much more.

"ESPN Jeopardy!" -- a mashup of sports and the world's leading quiz show -- will be hosted by Joe Buck, the award-winning voice of "Monday Night Football."

Controversy after controversy marked the first half of the WNBA season. Fans and players are hoping the league found a reset button during the celebratory Chicago break.

André Snellings breaks down the players you can find on your waiver wire to power you into the postseason.

We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including Draymond Green returning to the Warriors on a one-year deal.

We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on free agents such as DeMar DeRozan.

Listen now to how Shohei Ohtani's relationship with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara unraveled amid a massive sports betting scheme.

"Madden NFL 27" releases on Aug. 13, and six players will sport the game's highest rating on launch.

This is the second year in a row that a horse from Jokic's Dream Catcher stables has won the Dužijanca harness race.

The playoff picture is shaping up, but here's which teams look the most dangerous right now.

Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.

It's a new era for the reigning national champion Wolverines -- and men's college basketball -- in 2026-27.

As we pass the 100-day mark to the 2026-27 women's basketball season, breaking down the top teams and players to watch.

Greg Mueller wasn't sure he wanted to deal with the grind of the WSOP main event. Now, he's at the final table, thanks in part to some tough love.