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Jaguars NFL draft: Coaches weigh in on top wide receiver prospect
Two NFL coaches recently spoke with ESPN about Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan, potential pick in the draft for the Jaguars.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
NFL execs weigh in on a top pass rush prospect who is taking pre-draft visit with Colts
NFL execs discussed with ESPN Texas A&M pass rusher Shemar Stewart, who is taking a pre-draft visit with the Colts.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Takeaways from Mel Kiper's latest mock draft
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. has a new two-round mock draft outYahoo Sports - 17h -
Who does Mel Kiper think the Packers will take in the first (and second) round of the NFL Draft?
ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper released a two-round mock draft, and these are the players he assigned to the Packers.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
European soccer review: Barcelona miss chance to push Real Madrid further in title race
Barcelona missed a big chance to pad a lead over Real Madrid in the LaLiga title race. That and more from around Europe in ESPN's Weekend Review.ESPN - 3d -
Vikings out on Aaron Rodgers: ‘Steelers, Retire or Bust’
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on Monday that the Vikings are no longer in serious pursuit of Rodgers, and his pending choice is simply between signing with the Steelers or not playing at all.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Luka Doncic the prodigy, Doncic's return to Dallas and a wild Western Conference playoff picture
On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, author of The Wonder Boy, Luka Doncic and the curse of greatness, discuss Luka’s career with the Mavericks if the Lakers ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Breaking down the Eagles picks in Mel Kiper's latest 2-round 2025 NFL mock draft
Mel Kiper has the Philadelphia Eagles selecting an All SEC pass rusher and an a versatile safety in his latest 2025 NFL mock draft for ESPNYahoo Sports - 1d -
Breaking down the Ravens picks in Mel Kiper's latest 2-round 2025 NFL mock draft
Mel Kiper has the Baltimore Ravens selecting an All SEC safety and an under the radar pass rusher in his latest 2025 NFL mock draft for ESPNYahoo Sports - 1d -
Way-too-early rankings for next season following Florida Gators' national championship
ESPN expects the Florida Gators to open up the 2025-26 campaign among the top 25 but nowhere near the top of their way-too-early rankings.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Sources: Man United to rival Chelsea for Delap
Manchester United have identifed Ipswich Town's Liam Delap ahead of Viktor Gyökeres, Benjamin Sesko and Victor Osimhen, sources have told ESPN.ESPN - 1d -
Sources: Former Irish G Miles commits to TCU
Guard Olivia Miles, who entered the transfer portal out of Notre Dame, has committed to TCU, sources confirmed to ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday.ESPN - 1d -
Source: Osimhen eyeing move to PL or Juventus
Victor Osimhen is targeting a move to the Premier League or Juventus once his spell at Galatasaray comes to an end, a source has told ESPN.ESPN - 1d -
Yamal on rise with Barça: 'As if I'm playing PES'
Lamine Yamal has told ESPN it feels as if he's "playing Pro Evolution Soccer [sic]" as the teenager targets a treble with Barcelona this season.ESPN - 23h -
Who did the Vikings land in Mel Kiper's final 2025 NFL Mock Draft?
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. dropped his final mock draft of the 2025 cycle and in it he threw the Vikings a bone along the offensive line.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
NFL execs, scouts weigh in on potential first-round pick for Jaguars
NFL scouts and executives recently spoke to ESPN about LSU offensive lineman Will Campbell, a potential first-round pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Books heavily favor Scheffler, McIlroy for Masters
Scottie Scheffler enters the Masters as the consensus betting favorite to win, showing +475 odds at ESPN BET. McIlroy is next on the odds board with +625 odds.ESPN - 17h -
Primetime Pistons? Detroit's final two games vs Milwaukee Bucks flexed to national TV
The Detroit Pistons' final two games of the season have been moved to national TV, with Friday's game on NBATV and Sunday's game on ESPN.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Sources: Columbus set to sign Union star Gazdag
The Columbus Crew are finalizing a deal to acquire star midfielder Dániel Gazdag from the Philadelphia Union, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Carlisle.ESPN - 12h -
Champions League talking points: Is anyone brave enough to write off Madrid?
Three goals are surely enough to see Arsenal through to the semis, right? ESPN's writers tackle that, and some of the other most burning Champions League questions.ESPN - 5h -
S. Carolina early 2026 women's hoops favorites
South Carolina has opened at +450 to win next season's NCAA women's basketball tournament, the shortest odds of any team, according to ESPN BET lines. USC came in next at +500, followed by national ...ESPN - 2d -
Ex-Mizzou QB Pyne commits to Bowling Green
Quarterback Drew Pyne has committed to his fourth Division I school, telling ESPN he has committed to Bowling Green. Pyne, 24, was a starter at Notre Dame, Arizona State and Missouri.ESPN - 2d -
Rhys McKee after first UFC win: 'It's not job done, it's job started'
LAS VEGAS – Rhys McKee beat Daniel Frunza with a first-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 65 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with McKee, whose ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Victor Henry has plans to stick around awhile after UFC Vegas 105 – even if his mom won't watch
LAS VEGAS – Victor Henry beat Pedro Falcao with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 65 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Henry, who ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Sources: Jays give Vlad Jr. 14-year, $500M deal
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays are in agreement on a 14-year, $500 million extension, pending a physical, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday, a no-deferral deal to keep the ...ESPN - 2d -
Dione Barbosa wants JJ Aldrich or Casey O'Neill after bonus-winning submission at UFC Vegas 105
LAS VEGAS – Dione Barbosa beat Diana Belbita with a first-round submission Saturday to close out the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 65 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ryan Grubb details Alabama's quarterback battle ahead of A-Day
As Alabama’s spring camp rolls into its final week, first-year offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb says there isn’t any separation between his quarterbacks. Grubb was quoted in an ESPN story ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Stephen A. Smith 'leaving all doors open' for presidential bid
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith on Monday said he is “leaving all doors open” when it comes to a presidential bid. “Time to stop messing around. Life is great. Especially at ESPN/Disney. Hate ...The Hill - 2d -
After much tougher return than she expected, Loma Lookboonmee eyes UFC's top 15 strawweights
LAS VEGAS – Loma Lookboonmee beat Istela Nunes with a first-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 65 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Lookboonmee, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Kevin De Bruyne could move to Messi’s Inter Miami. Here’s how
If Kevin De Bruyne decides to come to Major League Soccer for his next professional stop, the destination could very well be with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. The Athletic and ESPN each reported ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Lamine Yamal confident about Barcelona’s treble chances – ‘We’ve done it before’
In a recent interaction with ESPN, Barcelona’s superstar Lamine Yamal has opened up about his rapid rise to prominence, notably talking about his ambition and how he enjoys the limelight.At just ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
MSU freshman Richardson to enter NBA draft
Michigan State freshman Jase Richardson, a projected lottery pick and son of former NBA player Jason Richardson, told ESPN he is entering the 2025 NBA draft.ESPN - 1d -
Texas' Tre Johnson announces he'll declare for NBA draft after his stellar freshman season
Southeastern Conference freshman of the year Tre Johnson says he's one-and-done at Texas and will enter the NBA draft. Johnson, who made his announcement on ESPN on Tuesday, averaged 19.7 points ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Sources: Miami has discovery rights for De Bruyne
Inter Miami hold the discovery rights for Manchester City player Kevin De Bruyne, sources have told ESPN, meaning he could play alongside Lionel Messi.ESPN - 1d -
NWSL expects to play during U.S. Men's World Cup
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman told ESPN that she expects the league to play games during next year's FIFA Men's World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States.ESPN - 1d -
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, April 8: Lerone Murphy enters top 10
UFC on ESPN 65 took place this past Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, producing a key move in the featherweight division. In the main event, undefeated Lerone Murphy won a clear unanimous ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Michigan guard Phat Phat Brooks enters Transfer Portal
Michigan freshman guard Durral 'Phat Phat' Brooks has entered the Transfer Portal. ESPN's Jeff Borzello first reported the news on Wednesday morning. Brooks, a former in-state three-star recruit ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Auburn's Freeze 'at peace' with cancer diagnosis
As he plans out his third season on the Auburn sidelines, Tigers coach Hugh Freeze, 55, told ESPN's Chris Low this week that he is "at peace" with his cancer diagnosis, and now, following a 5-7 ...ESPN - 16h -
Grizzlies' Wells out of hospital after broken wrist
Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a broken wrist during a scary fall vs. the Hornets, agent Aman Dhesi told ESPN.ESPN - 13h -
Texas’ Tre Johnson announces he’ll declare for NBA draft after his stellar freshman season
Johnson, who made his announcement on ESPN, averaged 19.7 points per game to lead the SEC and broke Kevin Durant’s school freshman record with 39 against Arkansas late in the regular season.Yahoo Sports - 13h
