MLB Rank 2026: Ranking baseball's top 100 players

From star sluggers like Ohtani and Judge to top pitchers like Skubal, we rank -- and make predictions for -- the best players in baseball right now.[read more]

Source: Bolts to cut Becton, save $9.7M on cap

The Chargers plan to release guard Mekhi Becton in a move that will save them $9.7 million against the salary cap, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.[read more]

🏀 Why Billups could be facing decades in prison

After a Hall of Fame NBA career, here's what we know about Billups' connections to Mafia-affiliated poker games and illegal gambling.[read more]

Simulating the free agent market for Malik Willis: Three potential deals -- and a landing spot

Our NFL Nation reporters played GM and made contract offers for free agent quarterback Malik Willis. Which teams can make the best case to land him?[read more]

How Kyler Murray's exit from Cards impacts Vikings, draft

Murray should become a sought-after QB in free agency, and the Vikings need help. But so do the Cards.[read more]

No tag for Hendrickson as time in Cincinnati ends

The Bengals did not use the franchise tag on defensive end Trey Hendrickson ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline, making the 2024 All-Pro edge rusher available to sign with another team when free agency opens next week.[read more]

Kerr, Rivers sign college 'independence' letter

A number of prominent basketball coaches, including Steve Kerr and Doc Rivers, signed a public letter released Wednesday contending that political interference in universities threatens to undermine college athletics.[read more]

🏀 Kobe, MJ and the black mamba's secret history

In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That star was not Kobe Bryant.[read more]

Barnes has iron man streak ended by sore ankle

San Antonio forward Harrison Barnes missed his first game since 2021 because he woke up from a pregame nap with a sore left ankle.[read more]

MLB Rank 2026: Ranking baseball's top 100 players

From star sluggers like Ohtani and Judge to top pitchers like Skubal, we rank -- and make predictions for -- the best players in baseball right now.[read more]

'He wants a Cy Young': With his arm at full strength, Shohei Ohtani is a man on a mission

Dodgers teammates say MLB's most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.[read more]

🔮 Predicting All-Stars: Our rosters for AL and NL

Who could be representing both squads in Philly this summer? We make our (very) early roster picks.[read more]

Trocheck puts West Coast teams on no-trade list

Vincent Trocheck said he has Western Conference clubs on his 12-team no-trade list and would prefer a destination close to the East Coast if he's dealt by the Rangers.[read more]

🏒 Who makes Team USA for 2030 Olympics?

While the 2026 roster returns home with medals, here's who could represent the U.S. in the French Alps Games.[read more]

Wild acquire McCarron from Predators for '28 pick

The Minnesota Wild on Tuesday acquired veteran center Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators for a 2028 second-round draft pick.[read more]