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Mendoza Tops 2026 NFL Draft QB Big Board
An NFL Draft analyst releases his top 12 quarterback rankings for the 2026 class, with Indiana's Fernando Mendoza slotted as the presumptive No. 1 overall pick to the Las Vegas Raiders, followed by Al
Lightning, Sabres Clinch; Predators Reclaim Wild Card
The NHL playoff picture sharpened as the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres secured postseason berths while the Nashville Predators reclaimed the final Western wild‑card with a win over San Jose.
Adell robs 3 homers in historic Angels win
Jo Adell made three home run-robbing catches, the last a spectacular flip into the stands upheld on replay, to seal a 1-0 Angels win over the Mariners in what is believed to be an MLB first.
Michigan Beats Arizona 91-73, Advances to NCAA Final
Michigan’s 91‑73 semifinal win over top‑seeded Arizona, highlighted by Aday Mara’s 26 points and a historic 90‑plus scoring streak, and a dominant paint battle, sends the Wolverines to the NCAA champi
Jokic scores 40 as Nuggets beat Spurs 136-134 in OT
Nikola Jokic delivered a 40‑point masterclass, guiding the Denver Nuggets to a 136‑134 overtime victory over the San Antonio Spurs and snapping the Spurs’ 11‑game winning streak in a game highlighted
Lendeborg Plays Through MCL Sprain, Vows Monday Return
Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg played through a left MCL and ankle sprain in Saturday's 91-73 Final Four win over Arizona, promising he'll be on the floor for Monday's national championship against UCo
UConn Beats Illinois 71-62, Advances to Championship
UConn’s 71‑62 win over Illinois in the Final Four propelled the Huskies into the national championship, giving coach Dan Hurley a shot at a historic third title in four seasons and keeping the program
Storm Dave topples Durham scaffolding, match abandoned
Severe Storm Dave ripped through Chester‑le‑Street, toppling the Riverside cricket ground’s sightscreen scaffolding, scattering a wheeled cover into the stands and forcing the County Championship matc
Wilder to Joshua after Chisora win: 'Let's do it'
Deontay Wilder called out Anthony Joshua — telling him "let's do it" as he walked past him ringside — after outpointing Derek Chisora by split decision at London's O2 Arena. Joshua's promoter Eddie He
Scotney can become Britain's youngest undisputed champion
Ellie Scotney can become Britain's youngest undisputed world champion in the four-belt era on Sunday if she beats Mayelli Flores to complete her super-bantamweight title collection at Kensington's Oly
Rory McIlroy Wins 2026 Masters, Completes Grand Slam
Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy captured the 2026 Masters, sealing his career Grand Slam and becoming the first new member of the club since Tiger Woods, after an 11‑year title drought and a roller
Michigan, UConn clash in NCAA title game: dominance vs dynasty
No. 1 Michigan, the most statistically dominant team in the 2025-26 NCAA Tournament, faces No. 2 UConn on Monday night in Indianapolis in a national championship game that pits the tournament's unstop
Leeds & West Ham: FA Cup Dream vs Relegation Nightmare
Leeds United and West Ham United meet in the FA Cup quarter-finals with both clubs just two games from a major final — and both battling Premier League relegation, raising the question of whether cup
Arsenal’s quadruple hopes end after two cup defeats
Arsenal’s dream of a historic quadruple collapsed after back‑to‑back defeats to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final and Southampton in the FA Cup quarter‑final, leaving the club to regroup for th
Crawford Backs Challenges, Defends Superstar Calls
Hall of Fame NBA referee Joey Crawford endorsed the wave of coach and player challenge systems sweeping professional sports, arguing they keep officials honest and deflected long-standing criticism th
Wilder Beats Chisora by Split Decision
Deontay Wilder edged Derek Chisora in a split‑decision heavyweight bout at London’s O2 on Saturday, scoring two knockdowns and a point deduction for his opponent, keeping his title‑contending hopes al
UCLA aims to end 47‑year drought vs. South Carolina
UCLA’s women’s basketball team, bolstered by last year’s Final Four experience and a new strategic, calm mindset, faces veteran South Carolina in the championship, aiming to end a 47‑year title drough
Lucknow Super Giants Beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 Wickets
Lucknow Super Giants chased down 157 to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets with one ball to spare in an IPL 2026 match at Hyderabad on April 5.
Southampton Beat Arsenal 2-1 in FA Cup Quarter-Final
Southampton knocked Premier League leaders Arsenal out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 quarter-final upset at St Mary's, as Ross Stewart and substitute Shea Charles scored for the Championship side and Vikto
NHL Power Rankings: 32 Teams, 1 Key Game Each
ESPN's updated NHL Power Rankings identify the most important remaining game for each of the 32 teams as the 2025-26 regular season enters its final two weeks, with the Colorado Avalanche holding the
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