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End of the feature back? What the rise of running back tandems means for the NFL draft

Splitting time used to be a mark against rushers. With top NFL draft prospects coming from the same backfield, that might be changing.

Tracking fifth-year options for 2023 first-rounders: Who will return in 2027?

The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is May 1.

Your men's Final Four guide: Illinois-UConn, Arizona-Michigan (with predictions!)

We run through every team's keys to advancing to the championship game -- and their potential fatal flaws.

Who will be the best RBs in the NFL draft class? We gave projections and comps for top prospects

We have stat projections for the top running back prospects in the 2026 NFL draft class, from Jeremiyah Love to late-round sleepers.

Lakers star Doncic to miss rest of regular season

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will miss the rest of the regular NBA season with a hamstring injury, which could rule him out of the league's major awards.

'My season's only getting started now' - Keenan

Hugo Keenan is delighted to put his injury nightmare behind him as he prepares for Leinster's European Champions Cup meeting with Edinburgh in Dublin on Sunday.

MacIntyre holds four-shot lead at Texas Open

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre maintains his strong form with a round of 64 for a four-shot halfway lead at the Texas Open in San Antonio.

Sources: NBA investigating Bucks, Giannis' health

The NBA is investigating the Bucks' handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after the star forward told reporters Friday that he is being held out…

Executive order: Athletes get 5 years, 1 transfer

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Friday aims to limit NCAA athletes to a five-year playing window and how often they can transfer between schools.

Final NBA MVP (and ROY) straw poll: Here's who voters are picking to win

Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.

Your men's Final Four guide: Illinois-UConn, Arizona-Michigan (with predictions!)

We run through every team's keys to advancing to the championship game -- and their potential fatal flaws.

Power Rankings: Who are the top teams one week into the season?

With baseball now underway, how much has changed since our preseason rankings?

⚽ The top men's U21 soccer players in the world

For the eighth straight year, ESPN brings you our list of the game's next young stars aged 21 or under. Who is good enough to make it?

Final NBA MVP (and ROY) straw poll: Here's who voters are picking to win

Can Wemby's late push unseat SGA? Tim Bontemps polls 100 NBA insiders for the latest MVP snapshot. Plus, a look at the race for top rookie.

Tracking fifth-year options for 2023 first-rounders: Who will return in 2027?

The deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option on rookie contracts is May 1. Which players have had their options picked up?

Middlesex's Du Plooy impresses against Gloucestershire

Leus du Plooy hits an unbeaten 98 as Middlesex reach 279-5 against Gloucestershire on a truncated first day of the County Championship at Lord's.

Durham's Gay makes first century of 2026 against Kent

Emilio Gay makes the first century of the County Championship season as Durham edge ahead of Kent on day one.

Foakes leads superb Surrey recovery at Edgbaston

Ben Foakes and Tom Lawes help rescue Surrey from 65-6 to post 328 all out on day one of their County Championship game against Warwickshire.

Draft prospects with true Round 1 grade: The 12 clear first-rounders

We'll see 32 picks in Round 1, but who actually earned the right to be there?

Critchley leads Essex fightback against Hampshire

Matt Critchley and Charlie Allison help Essex recover against Hampshire on the opening day of the County Championship season.

Critchley, Allison steer Essex after early Abbott strikes

Unbroken stand worth 152 lifts Essex, who also became the first county to substitute a player for injury

Women's Final Four predictions: Who wins South Carolina-UConn, Texas-UCLA?

What will decide Friday's semifinals? Which player will have the biggest impact?

Who are the 39 best men's U21 players in the world?

For the eighth straight year, ESPN brings you our list of the game's next young stars aged 21 or under. Who is good enough to make it?

Not a multitasker: Lloyd focused on Zona, not UNC

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd said he's not a "multitasker" amid rumors tying him to the North Carolina opening as his team prepares to play Michigan in the Final Four on…

Rohl demands Rangers remain hunters in title chase

Head coach Danny Rohl wants Rangers to retain the mindset of "hunters" in the three-way battle for the Scottish Premiership title, even if his side go top this weekend.

Uncapped Chambers named in McArdle's first NI squad

Uncapped striker Cora Chambers is included in new Northern Ireland boss Michael McArdle's first squad for their April World Cup qualifying double-header against Malta.

Scotland win again to clinch world semi-final place - watch on BBC

Scotland reel off their 10th successive victory at the World Men's Curling Championship to clinch a place in the semi-finals in Utah.

How Brandon Bussi's brother, Dylan, continues to inspire his NHL journey

The 27-year-old goalie has had a record-breaking debut season for the Hurricanes, and his brother remains in his mindset.

Luka (hamstring) set for MRI after exiting loss

Lakers star Luka Doncic exited Thursday's loss to the Thunder early because of a strained left hamstring.

Source: Luka (hamstring) set for MRI after exit

Lakers star Luka Doncic exited Thursday's loss to the Thunder early because of a strained left hamstring.

Sources: KU's Bidunga to test draft, enter portal

Flory Bidunga, who projects as a second-round pick, would be the top player in the portal among the more than 800 players so far who intend to enter.

'I guess they're jealous' - Rahane takes on detractors over strike-rate criticism

"We needed a couple of big partnerships, guys who were set, they needed to take it deep," Ajinkya Rahane says of KKR's batting effort against SRH

MLB Power Rankings: Who are the top teams one week into the season?

With baseball now underway, how much has changed since our preseason rankings? Our Week 1 rankings tell the story.

'Let her play': Chiefs launch petition for high school girls' flag football in Kansas

The Kansas State High School Activities Association will have a vote on April 23 to determine if girls' high school flag football will be sanctioned.

Who are the best 21 women's players aged 21 or under in the world?

Welcome to the next generation of women's stars aged 21 or under, with representatives from the NWSL, WSL and across Europe.

MLB Power Rankings: Who are the top teams one week into the season?

With baseball now underway, how much has changed since our preseason rankings? Our Week 1 rankings tell the story.

Bauer returns to U.S. with minor league Ducks

Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League and is scheduled to pitch opening night April 21 for the minor league team.

Woods crash bodycam footage released by police

Body camera footage showing Tiger Woods straight after he clipped a truck and rolled his car in Florida last month is released by police.

Barcelona run riot against Madrid to reach Champions League semis

Barcelona cruise into the Women's Champions League semi-finals, beating Real Madrid 6-0 at the Nou Camp and 12-2 on aggregate, setting up a tie against Bayern Munich.

Iowa State hoops star Crooks entering portal

Iowa State women's basketball star Audi Crooks will be entering the transfer portal for her final year of collegiate eligibility, she announced on social media Thursday.

Wemby stays hot, doubles down on MVP chase

After putting up 41 points and 18 rebounds in a runaway win, Spurs center Victor Wembanyama reiterated that the MVP award is squarely in his sights.

Pears sign Hannon-Dalby amid Swanepoel uncertainty

Worcestershire sign Warwickshire seamer Olly Hannon-Dalby on a 14-day loan while the future of all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel remains uncertain.

Mexico kept up with Belgium and Portugal. Can they take that momentum into the World Cup?

After draws against Portugal and Belgium, Mexico are still unbeaten in 2026.

Eden test for off-colour attacks as SRH meet KKR in run-heavy clash

Narine and Varun, who have an excellent record at the ground but did not go well in the first game in Mumbai, will be in focus for KKR

Your men's Final Four guide: Illinois-UConn, Arizona-Michigan (with predictions!)

We run through every team's keys to advancing to the championship game -- and their potential fatal flaws.

Club-by-club guide to the 2026 County Championship

BBC local radio cricket commentators take a look at each County Championship side's prospects for the 2026 season.

NCAA proposes ban on players who stay in draft

The NCAA Division I Cabinet will consider proposed changes to eligibility rules, including one that would bar athletes who have entered and remained in a professional sports draft…

Bayern end Man United's UWCL fairy tale, illustrate gap to European elite

Man United's maiden Women's Champions League campaign ended in Munich at the quarterfinal stage. Now they need to prove they're not on-hit wonders.

Cool Arsenal ensure Chelsea's Champions League wait goes on

Sjoeke Nusken's consolation goal for Chelsea proved to be too little, too late in loss to Arsenal in the UWCL.

Woods declines US Ryder Cup captain role in 2027

Tiger Woods turns down the role of United States Ryder Cup captain next year in Ireland, the PGA of America announces, as he steps away from golf following last week's car crash.