NFL Star Rookies? The Best Schematic Fit From Each NFC Draft Class
Now that the rookies are acquainted with their new teams, let's take a look at which ones are primed to make a big impact this season.
Tennessee Titans Over/Under Win Total: Can Cam Ward Reach His Potential?
Check out the 2026 O/U win total for the Titans, who won three games and finished last in the AFC South last season.
Houston Texans Over/Under Win Total: Will HOU Offense Catch Up?
Check out the 2026 O/U win total for the Texans, who won 12 games and finished second in the AFC South last season.
Jacksonville Jaguars Over/Under Win Total: Will Jags Finally Break Through?
Check out the 2026 O/U win total for the Jaguars, who won 13 games and finished first in the AFC South last season.
Angels Trade Logan O'Hoppe, Chase Silseth To Rangers For Prospect Angel Arredondo
The Los Angeles Angels traded reliever Chase Silseth and struggling catcher Logan O’Hoppe to the Texas Rangers for minor league third baseman Angel Arredondo on Wednesday night.
Indianapolis Colts Over/Under Win Total: IND Looks To Avoid Repeat Of 2025
Check out the 2026 O/U win total for the Colts, who won eight games and finished third in the AFC South last season.
Denver Broncos Over/Under Win Total: Can DEN Repeat 2025 Success?
Check out the 2026 O/U win total for the Broncos, who won 14 games and finished first in the AFC West last season.
Kevin O'Connell Reveals How Vikings Will Split Reps Between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy
The starting quarterback audition that will shape this season for the Minnesota Vikings and perhaps define multiple careers is the featured attraction during training camp.
Shohei Ohtani Expected To Pitch Again This Season, But Dodgers In No Rush
The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to pitch again this season, but they're not rushing him while he heals from left knee irritation.
Las Vegas Raiders Over/Under Win Total: Can L.V. Finally Compete?
Check out the 2026 O/U win total for the Raiders, who won three games and finished last in the AFC West last season.
Myles Garrett Not A Part Of Aaron Donald's 'Difficult' Decision To Return To Rams
Rams' Myles Garrett said he will not influence Aaron Donald's decision to return to the NFL.
Los Angeles Chargers Over/Under Win Total: Can L.A. Overcome Division Rivals?
Check out the 2026 O/U win total for the Chargers, who won 11 games and finished second in the AFC West last season.
Kansas City Chiefs Over/Under Win Total: Can K.C. Return To Contention?
Check out the 2026 O/U win total for the Chiefs, who won six games and finished third in the AFC West last season.
New England Patriots Over/Under Win Total: Will N.E. Regress In 2026?
Check out the 2026 O/U win total for the Patriots, who won 14 games and won the AFC last season.
MLB 2026 Buzz: Rangers Acquire Logan O’Hoppe, Chase Silseth From Angels
Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.
Arizona Cardinals Over/Under Win Total: Can AZ Outperform Low Expectations?
Check out the 2026 O/U win total for the Cardinals, who won three games and finished last in NFC West last season.
NFL Catchup: Bengals Camp Scuffle, Running Back Hold-Ins & More QB Battles
All 32 teams across the NFL have reported to training camp, and news continues to break as practice sessions get underway across the country.
Cape Verde Superhero Goalkeeper Vozinha Dons Spider-Man Jersey For Promo Video
Vozinha is cashing in on his newfound fame by promoting the new Spider-Man film.
Ryan Day, Ohio State Seeking Improvement In Margins By Turning To Army Principles
As Ryan Day seeks his second national title as Ohio State's head coach, he's looking for steady, incremental improvement.
Where To Find Lionel Messi And Argentina's Stars After The 2026 World Cup
So what's next for Argentina's top players after the 2026 World Cup?
Miami Dolphins Over/Under Win Total: The Malik Willis Era Begins
Check out the 2026 O/U win total for the Dolphins, who won seven games and finished third in the AFC East last season.
Ohio State Star Jeremiah Smith Shares SEC Powerhouse Was Initial Dream School
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith revealed his dream school at Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday.
Seattle Seahawks Over/Under Win Total: Super Bowl Encore?
Check out the 2026 O/U win total for the Seahawks, who won 14 games and won the Super Bowl last season.
New York Jets Over/Under Win Total: Can N.Y. Escape Futility Streak?
Check out the 2026 O/U win total for the Jets, who won three games and finished last in the AFC East last season.
Los Angeles Rams Over/Under Win Total: Is This McVay’s Best Team Yet?
Check out the 2026 O/U win total for the Rams, who won 12 games and finished second in the NFC West last season.
Passan's ultimate MLB trade deadline preview: Where all 30 teams stand, best fits and latest intel
From the contenders eyeing Tarik Skubal to the rebuilders, here's what every front office is thinking ahead of Monday's deadline.
Sources: NBA nixes plans for Middle East games
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.
Do-it-all Hill not rejoining Saints for 10th season
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.
Ex-Chargers LB Smith dies as family cites CTE
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.
Storm apologize after Cunningham fans confronted
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.
Garrett envisions 'great things' if Donald returns
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."
Sources: Clips, Kawhi inquiry could go into 2027
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.
Allen backs Bills' panned new unis: 'Stop hating'
Josh Allen defended the Bills' widely panned alternate uniforms, saying the franchise has to "move forward and do something new."
Son brace fuels MLS All-Stars win over Liga MX
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.
📈 World Cup '30 Way-Too-Early Power Rankings
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?
Sizing up four second-year NFL quarterbacks and where they need to improve in 2026
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.
Tight QB1 races for Falcons, Browns, Raiders and Vikings? We projected Week 1 starters
Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr.? We talked to NFL sources to project open QB1 races.
Why the Warriors' pursuit of LeBron never got serious
LeBron James chose elsewhere, major upgrades never materialized and Golden State is again banking on continuity.
'Oh my gosh, here we go': How LeBron landed in Philadelphia
For 22-time All-Star LeBron James, his last decision was about loyalty -- to his own basketball compass.
Ngumoha reminds Liverpool of his potential as Barcola rumors swirl
Bradley Barcola has been linked with a move to Liverpool, despite Rio Ngumoha's success.
SummerSlam 2026: Key stats and notes for every match
Here are the historic numbers and trends for every match at SummerSlam in Minneapolis.
Latest news, buzz from training camps: Giants kick off in West Virginia; Gibbs sits out Lions' practice
Get all the news, intel and insights on NFL training camps from our team of reporters in the field.
Wetzel: Shohei-Ippei scandal fades when lessons should ring louder
As Ohtani chases another MVP award, his former interpreter serves his punishment in a Pennsylvania prison.
Building the perfect trade deadline for Yankees, Mets
From another makeover in Queens to Mason Miller in the Bronx, here's a wish list for both New York teams.
Rock Chalk ... Algeria? How U.S. college campuses embraced World Cup visitors and made a profit
Messi at Auburn. Germany at Wake Forest. Kansas' love affair with Algeria. Colleges got into the World Cup and also profited from it.
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid confident of Rodri deal; Man City line up replacement
Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri is moving closer to joining Real Madrid from Manchester City this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
World Cup for sale? FIFA's controversial plans explained
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?
Have World Cup withdrawal? Enjoy the greatest kits in the tournament's history
How many 2026 kits made ESPN's list of the best in competition history?
Buzz: Is Drake London in danger of a Justin Jefferson-like dud?
With the Falcons quarterback room banged-up, is there cause for concern about Drake London's fantasy stock?
Superlatives: The best in the fantasy game in 30 categories
Getting you excited for 2026 with breakouts, bounce-backs, late-round finds and much more.
Chaos, controversy and a WNBA All-Star Game crossroads
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.
Power Rankings: How every team can make a playoff push
Whether improving a playoff seed or carrying momentum into the offseason, finishing strong is a priority.
Four players to target in the home stretch of the season
André Snellings breaks down the players you can find on your waiver wire to power you into the postseason.
Grades for every free agent signing, extension: Draymond, LeBron, Wemby and more
We're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including Draymond Green returning to the Warriors on a one-year deal.
NBA offseason buzz: Latest free agency and trade updates
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on free agents such as DeMar DeRozan.
How to listen to 'The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani,' from 30 for 30 Podcasts
Listen now to how Shohei Ohtani's relationship with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara unraveled amid a massive sports betting scheme.
Garrett, Allen and more: Who made the 'Madden 27' 99 Club?
"Madden NFL 27" releases on Aug. 13, and six players will sport the game's highest rating on launch.
Nikola Jokic's horse 'Delicious Gar' wins harness race in Serbia
This is the second year in a row that a horse from Jokic's Dream Catcher stables has won the Dužijanca harness race.
PLL Power Rankings ahead of Week 11: Archers keep winning, rise to No. 1
The playoff picture is shaping up, but here's which teams look the most dangerous right now.
Closer stock watch: Edwin Diaz set to return
Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.
Can Michigan repeat? Can Florida win again? Our me...
It's a new era for the reigning national champion Wolverines -- and men's college basketball -- in 2026-27.
JuJu's return! A repeat Final Four? Predictions, t...
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's WSOP path from 'I don't even know if I want to be there' to all-in
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.
Middle East crisis live: Jordan says it foiled Iranian missile attack as US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran after pause - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Jordan says it foiled Iranian missile attack as US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran after pause The GuardianSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Senate panel delays vote on Blanche's nomination as key Republicans withhold support - NPR
The Trump administration has undercut the U.S. asylum program. These 3 charts show how - NPR
Why did Anthony Fauci invoke the Fifth Amendment? Senate hearing explained - aljazeera.com
Potential roadblocks ahead for Graham-led Russia sanctions bill - Politico
Montana man hikes out of the mountains to get help after he was impaled by a trekking pole - AP News
Bite of Seattle shooting suspect had prior gun charge, run-in with police - komonews.com
Japan quake survivors battle thirst, heat as death toll rises to 25 - Reuters
‘Nightmarish’ Wildfire in Crete Kills Two Firefighters as Thousands Evacuate - The New York Times
Kevin Warsh’s stripped-back Fed communication ‘already backfiring’, say investors - ft.com
Meta stock drops 10% as free cash flow gets crushed—and Zuckerberg hints at cloud business - Fortune
Drone Maker DJI Rolls Out Osmo Pocket 4P Camera Outside of China - bloomberg.com
SwitchBot makes a better fan - The Verge
SwitchBot makes a better fan The Verge
iPhone 18 Pro: Apple’s Launch Schedule Comes Into Focus With New Strategy - Forbes
Microsoft confirms Copilot ‘super app’ coming this year - The Verge
George and Amal Clooney evacuate France home as wildfires spread across Europe - foxnews.com
2026 MLB trade deadline preview: Passan's intel on every team - ESPN
Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs absent from training camp practice amid contract uncertainty - foxnews.com
Pat Fitzgerald's promise? Michigan State football to win titles again - Detroit Free Press
AFC president doubles down on FIFA, calling World Cup plan ‘unacceptable’ - aljazeera.com
In Photos: Full ‘Buck Moon’ Rises To Set Up A Total Solar Eclipse - Forbes
2 meteor showers expected to peak this week, but a bright moon will steal the show - FOX Weather
NASA Swift rescue mission spins into trouble during commissioning - The Register
Scientists say this is the reason some relationships flourish and others flop - The Washington Post
Low-Sugar Diet Early in Life Linked to 46% Lower Alzheimer's Risk - sciencealert.com
This disease was eradicated in the U.S. 26 years ago. Pa. saw 31 cases last week - PennLive.com
The gut's link to Parkinson's — and more takeaways from this week's "Healthful" - CBS News
Blanche's nomination for AG on hold over fate of DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund"
Republican Sen. John Cornyn has demanded formal modifications to an agreement the Justice Department made with President Trump to settle his lawsuit against the IRS.
Possible Russian missile crashes in Poland during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and an apparent Russian missile crashed in Poland, officials said.
Dr. Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment at Senate hearing on COVID pandemic
Dr. Fauci, the leader of the government response to the COVID-19 pandemic, refused to answer questions at a hearing on Wednesday, invoking his Fifth Amendment right more than 100 times. Some Senate Republicans are now threatening to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Japan earthquake death toll climbs as hopes wane for additional rescues
The Kumamoto prefectural government said the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week has now killed at least 25 people, although the true death toll was likely higher.
Why vote for Todd Blanche as attorney general is on hold
Two Republicans are threatening to vote against President Trump's pick for attorney general, Todd Blanche, which could sink his nomination. A Senate committee has postponed Thursday's vote. Weijia Jiang explains.
Historic flooding slams Northeast, causing major damage
Nearly a foot of rain fell in less than a day in parts of the Northeast during a historic flooding event. Rob Marciano has a look at the damage.
Battle against monster wildfire in France boosted by improving weather
George and Amal Clooney are among thousands of residents in southwest France still displaced by a massive wildfire, but crews are gaining control.
Iran war appears to expand to Egypt's coast as drones hit gas port
Drone strikes hit gas vessels at an Egyptian port on the Mediterranean, as a poll shows little American support for the five-month war with Iran.
Montana man, impaled by trekking pole, hikes out of mountains to get help
A hiker climbing Montana's highest peak slipped and impaled himself on his trekking pole as he fell, then hiked six miles off the mountain along with two friends to get help, he says.
Reality Check: You CAN Afford to Start a Family | Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger
Most Gen Z and millennials say the cost of raising a child feels financially out of reach and many don't believe they can start a family within the next five years. Jill offers a reality check: if you want kids, don't let fear stop you. Joined by special guest host Kayla Sabbagh of Greenspring Advisors, Jill and Mark explain why raising kids in this economy is more achievable than you think. Plus: 23-year-old Brianna, who still lives with her parents, calls in for guidance.
White House levels new allegation that China swept up voter data
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
Why is FIFA Forward Enterprise met with negativity from soccer organizations around the world?
A little more than a month after a very successful World Cup, FIFA, the world governing body of soccer, is cooking up something new. It's given member organizations and clubs until Sept. 19 to sign off on a proposed plan to sell shares of its most prestigious tournaments, and it's causing some controversy. Margaret Fleming, who reports on the business of soccer for Front Office Sports, has more.
DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three decades ago.
Husband of U.S. woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play
The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.
Videos show dangerous flooding in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Dangerous flash floods hit the Northeast this week as heavy rains and thunderstorms inundated the area. Videos show the chaos and damage. Some footage has no sound.
Acting CDC director says Fauci "abused the place of power" during pandemic
The acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of an abuse of power during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted in terrorism trial over 2022 stabbing
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing that severely injured author Salman Rushdie.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial centers on ex's 911 call: "She killed the kids"
Prosecutors allege Lindsay Clancy made a "calculated decision" in killing her kids, while the defense says she was overmedicated and suffering from extreme postpartum psychosis.
Dr. Deborah Birx: Fauci hearing shows there's still anger over handling of COVID
Dr. Deborah Birx offered "The Takeout" her takeaways on what the contentious Senate hearing with former colleague Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the nation's ability to move on from COVID.
Sen. Paul: "Very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after Senate hearing
Hours after Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment in response to all questions during a Senate hearing, Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky told CBS News he believes Fauci could be prosecuted.
7/29: CBS Evening News
Parts of U.S. inundated by flash flooding and scorching temperatures; jurors in Clancy murder trial hear new testimony and evidence.
New DOJ rule would allow immigration judges to hold lawyers in contempt
The Justice Department is proposing a new rule to empower federal immigration judges to hold attorneys, their clients and witnesses in contempt if they violate court orders.
Dr. Deborah Birx on combative Fauci hearing: "We have to have a better way forward than this"
Former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx worked, in her words, in the trenches with Dr. Anthony Fauci during the COVID-19 pandemic. Birx joins "The Takeout" with her thoughts on Fauci's diaries, his actions during the pandemic and the debate over COVID's origins.
Fed holds interest rates steady, but 3 officials vote for hike
Fed officials are leaving their benchmark rate unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, a sign they expect inflation to ease.
Sen. Rand Paul says there's a "very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted after contentious hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, angering Republican lawmakers. GOP Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who led the hearing, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Trump-affiliated companies distance themselves from Trump-IRS deal
Top Senate Democrats sought answers about Trump IRS deal from mining company Kaz Resources, cryptocurrency companies World Liberty Financial and prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi.
7/29: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment in Senate hearing; Fed leaves interest rates unchanged.
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.