2026 NBA mock draft: Projecting all 60 picks post-lottery
The Wizards, Jazz and Grizzlies have the top picks in the 2026 NBA draft, here's Jeremy Woo's updated mock order.
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NCAA proposal would loosen protocol for conferences needing 5-7 teams to fill out bowl agreements
The Division I Football Bowl Subdivisions Oversight Committee has adopted a proposal that would loosen the constraints on conferences needing one or more of its 5-7 teams to play in bowl games.
Syracuse, Wake Forest to meet for ACC football game in Toronto in 2027
The Atlantic Coast Conference and ESPN Events announced Thursday that the Orange and Demon Deacons will meet for a Week Zero game at Toronto’s BMO Field. That game would take place either Aug. 28 or 29 and would air nationally on ABC or ESPN.
2026 NBA draft lottery: Odds for every team, potential picks
We have the odds, likely picks and best fits for prospects ahead of Sunday's NBA draft lottery.
TTU’s Sorsby hires attorney to seek to regain NCAA eligibility
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who is under NCAA investigation for making bets via a gambling app, has retained the noted lawyer Jeffrey Kessler to try to regain his college eligibility, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Pete Thamel.
Coaches group supports earlier CFP finish and proposes changes to accomplish that
The American Football Coaches Association is proposing the elimination of conference championship games and other changes as part of its non-binding recommendation for the College Football Playoff to be completed by the second Monday each January.
UConn’s Auriemma reflects on postgame exchange with Staley at Final Four
A little more than a month after Geno Auriemma’s UConn women’s basketball team’s title bid ended with a Final Four loss to South Carolina, Auriemma reflected on his heated postgame exchange with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley.
Canadian Rioux joins UC Irvine through transfer portal
Former Florida walk-on Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 center from Canada and one of the most recognizable student-athletes in North America, announced Thursday he has signed with UC Irvine.
Wall becomes Howard’s president of basketball operations
Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall has become the president of basketball operations at Howard University, returning to Washington to partner with the top-ranked HBCU in the country, school officials told ESPN.
Women's Way-Too-Early Top 25: New No. 1, more risers after transfer portal rebuilds
South Carolina jumps to the top after making key additions, and Duke and USC join the top five.
Pichardo is a reluctant groundbreaker as a woman in baseball
In her ideal world, Olivia Pichardo would just play ball and not take attention away from her teammates.
Top basketball recruit Stokes commits to Self and Kansas over fellow blueblood Kentucky
Tyran Stokes, the consensus No. 1 men’s basketball recruit for next season, announced his commitment to Kansas on Tuesday, ending a long, drawn-out recruitment that hinged on everything from who his coach would be to what sneaker he would be wearing.
Report: NCAA basketball tournaments set to move to 76 teams
The NCAA has initiated the final steps to expand the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with sources telling ESPN that clearing the final steps needed is just a formality.
Sorsby gambling addiction casts light on issue that could affect thousands of college athletes
In the eight years since the Supreme Court cleared the way for legal sports gambling across the country, the bad headlines for college sports have picked up.
Michigan reloads with nine newcomers for national title defence
Michigan has reloaded, shooting to repeat as college basketball national champions with nine newcomers. Wolverines coach Dusty May announced Tuesday that three players have been added from the transfer portal and two incoming freshman are joining four high school seniors who were signed in November.
Notre Dame heads into 2026 with QB it hasn't had in a long time
CJ Carr is forging his own path with the Irish. He could also be the QB to lead them to a title.
Report: Texas Tech QB Sorsby to enter gambling addiction program
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction, sources told ESPN.
Replacing the first round of the NFL draft: Top prospects set to shine next season
The teams that lost first-round players will be looking for the next man up. Here's who should take over for those 32 picks.
Projected top-three pick Peterson enters NBA draft after one season at Kansas
Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson is entering the 2026 NBA draft, where he is expected to be one of the top picks.
Potential No. 1 pick Dybantsa declares for NBA draft
AJ Dybantsa, the projected No. 1 pick this summer, has declared for the 2026 NBA draft, he announced on YouTube.
Fantastic Four: Ohio State could achieve rare NFL draft milestone on Thursday night
Ohio State has remained one of the nation’s top football programs under coach Ryan Day. However, what happens during the first round of Thursday’s NFL draft could put the Buckeyes in a group only two other schools have joined. If the mock drafts hold up, Ohio State would be the first school in 59 years to have four players selected in the top 10.
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